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The Independent Newspaper Serving Notre Dame and Saint Mary's OLUME 39: ISSUE 41 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER27, 2004 NDSMCOBSERVER.COM Mystery, faith surround Opus Dei NDto offer

Editor's Note: This is the first article in a two-part series li111ited flu exploring South Bend's Opus Dei community. shot supply By JANICE FLYNN NewsWrirer

The DaVinci Code, the contro­ Nationwide concerns versial American novel that has lead to revised plan topped best-seller lists for well over a year, has stirred conver­ sation and controversy about Christian history and theology, By KATIE PERRY and CLAIRE generating particular interest in HEININGER an organization that several News Writers Notre Dame students and facul­ ty belong to - Opus Dei. In light of the severity of the In casting the novel's villain as nationwide flu vaccine shortage, an Opus Dei member, author Notre Dame has decided to only Dan Brown heaped more confu­ offer vaccinations to high-risk sion onto the lay organization individuals - reversing a previ­ whose publicity in the last sev­ ous plan to also vaccinate the eral years has spanned the GEOFF MATIESON/The Observer general population of students Opus Dei members gather for dinner on a recent evening at Windmoor, the men's center on on a first-come. first-serve basis. see OPUS/page 8 Notre Dame Avenue. Members meet often at centers for spiritual guidance. Although students were informed through an Oct. 13 e­ mail from Heath Services direc­ tor Ann Kleva that shots would be available. the University real­ String of fires plagues Castle Point complex ized it could not in good con­ science offer vaccinations to healthy students when the natiorial community is strapped Officials investigate arson as a cause to cover all high-risk individuals, said University spokesman Matt Schabbel. Sturin. By KATE ANTONACCI and The first two fires have been The initial plan was a "natural CLAIRE HEININGER classified as suspicious, and the reflex" on the part of Health News Writers third is under open investigation, Services to follow its mission of Schabbel said. providing care to students. Three recent fires at Castle "We haven't eliminated any Sturin said, but was changed Point Apartments have left possibilities," he said, adding the once Notre Dame officials had a authorities searching for possibilities include arson, other chance to fully absorb the answers, after four Notre Dame suspicious activity or an acci- importance of the Centers For seniors were left with an unliv­ dent. · Disease Control guidelines about able apartment and other areas Authorities including Clay Fire who is eligible to receive shots of the complex were badly dam­ Marshal Dave Cherrone, the from the nation's dwindling sup­ aged by smoke. office of the Indiana state fire ply. While two of the fires were marshal and the office of the St. "When we gained a full cog­ minor - flaring in trash cans in Joseph County sheriff are piecing nizance of the guidelines, we separate community laundry together the details of the fires realized our program was too rooms the nights of Oct. 11 and through interviews and lab generous," Sturin· said. "Every 12 - the third fire, which investigation, Schabbel said. instance [of vaccination) that occurred the ·afternoon of Oct. It could not be determined goes outside those guidelines Photo counesy of www.castle-point.com 14, did significant damage to whether the same party was takes away from those [high- Three recent fires at Castle Point, a popular student housing several apartments, according to complex, caused damages and sparked investigations. Clay Township Fire Chief Tim see FIRES/page 6 see VACCINE/page 4

CAMPftJ:G:t'f ?004 ND participation ·spikes as election day nears Students campaign in Michigan, South Bend Mock election gauges students' views votes. By MICHAEL BUSK "The Battle Creek rally was a News Writer . By PAUL SPADAFORA big success," said Sarah Staley, News Writer president of Saint Mary's College Although voter registration Democrats. "We went door-to- . deadlines have passed, political­ With the presidential election door for about three hours, offer­ less than a week away, the Notre ly-active students are working ing people literature and asking if hard before the election to get Dame campus will have the they might need help in getting to chance to see where students out the vote, both in South Bend the polls on Election Day ... Face­ and in swing states with local stand on the candidates in to-face contact really drives Tuesday's Mock Election. borders. home the importance of the elec­ Approximately 40 members of Several student media groups tion, and hopefully, our work on will sponsor the event, including the College Democrats from Sunday will influence a few more Notre Dame, Saint Mary's and NDTV. WFVI. WSND and people to get out to vote on Nov. Scholastic magazine. Results and Holy Cross traveled Sunday to TIM SULLIVAN/The Observer 2." election statistics will be released campaign for Senator John Kerry Colin Taylor, Notre Dame Student Terriss Conterato votes in Tuesday's mock presidential in Battle Creek. Mich., a key area election sponsored by various campus media groups. in a swing state with 17 electoral see CAMPAIGN/page 6 see ELECTION/page 6 page 2 The Observer+ PAGE 2 Wednesday, October 27, 2004

INSIDE COLUMN QUESTION OF THE DAY: ARE YOU FROM A SWING STATE AND WILL YOU BE VOTING? Are you serious?

If this was your reaction after the infamously cursed Boston Hed Sox advanced to the World Series. you're not alone. Lindsay Wright Rachel Jurowskl Andy Mackrell Brendan Donahue Suzie Perea Kyle Karches Not only did the Hed Sox advance freshman sophomore freshman freshman senior freshman to the World McGlinn Pangborn Dillon Dillon off-campus Keough Series, they did it Steve Coyer against the New York Yankees "! don't live in a "Well, Arizona "Yeah [I'm from] "Well, I live in "Yes, [I'm from] "Yes, I live in and after being Sports Wire swing state. I'm is bac.k and Pennsylvania Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Ohio and I am down 0-3 in a Editor best of seven from Texas. " forth, but I am and !just so voting . and I already definitely series. planning on dropped my Republican did vote." voting. " No baseball team had ever come voting." ballot in the won't make back from such a deficit and for the Hed Sox to do it defied all odds. I mail." much ofa could go on about the details of the difference. " monumental upset but you can find out about that in any sports page or on ESPN.com. So rather then tell you what hap­ pened to the Hed Sox, I'm going to take a stab at explaining the bizarre phenomenon. My theory begins with a key IN BRIEF assumption. It is that the Hed Sox indeed are a cursed team. After The Student Union Board trading Babe Huth to the Yankees, presents Okdomcrfest tonight the tE\alll has yet to win a World from 7 to 10 p.m. at Legends. Series even after coming painfully Free German Chocolate cake dose. and $2.75 Brautwurst with The Hed Sox still have to win the sauerkraut will be served. as World Sr.ries to break the curse but well as German drink specials this team has all the ingredients to for those 21 and over. Live shatter the curse forever. music will be provided by the Where do I start? One of the keys Strudel Meisters German to breaking the curse comes from a polka group from 7:30 to 9:30 friend of Pedro Martinez. The p.m. Boston pitcher has been seen with a midget sidekick who Martinez An informational meeting believes has magical for Camp Kcscm. a week-long powers ... apparently his little friend summer camp for children does. with a parent who has or had And what about .Johnny Damon cancer. The camp is organized and his caveman long hair that has by Notre Dame students. and been a constant throughout the the meeting will be -held playoffs. Damon called the Hed Sox tonight from 8:30 to 10 p.m. a "bunch of idiots" and this charac­ in the CSC Auditorium. teristic has been vital to the team's curse busting efforts. Professor William O'Hourke. Besides being idiots, the Bed Sox TIM SULLIVAN/The Observer Janet McNally and Jayne Students met Tuesday In the Center for Social Concerns to receive Information could also be characterized as lazy Marek from Notre Dame's about joining the Peace Corps after graduation. This Is an option many students Creative Writing Program will and not the most clean cut bunch. opt for upon learning the benefits they will receive. Manny Hamirez jogs to first on sin­ read selections from their gles and Kevin Millar had a three work from 7 to 8 p.m. tonight inch long beard extending from his at Lula's Cafe. at 1631 Edison chin. Hoad in South Bend. Even their manager Terry Francona admits that team resem­ OFFBEAT Notre Dame alumni who bles a college fraternity. majored in history will talk And this is the central point of my Welcome home party not the 1970s, was accused of Thai man who tried to about their experiences and theory; the Hed Sox aren't serious. so welcome choking his girlfriend. He smuggle into Belgium two career opportunities Thursday They arc overcoming an 86 year old DALLAS - A j'udge wel­ failed to appear for his trial small eagles infected with from 7 to 8 p.m. in room G-20 curse and defeating far more pol­ comed a former fugitive last November and was the deadly bird flu virus Flanner Hall. All Arts and ished and professional teams (like back to her courtroom with finally captured Thursday was undergoing medical Letters Majors are welcome. the Yankees). balloons, streamers and a at a gas station in subur­ tests Sunday. but appeared The discussion is sponsored Whether it is due to Pedro cake before sentencing him ban Arlington. to be in good health, offi­ by the History Club, History Martinez's friend, the team's unique to life in prison. Before he was brought cials said. Department and the Career facial hair. or simply a lack of seri· "You just made my day into the courtroom on Authorities detained the Center. ousness. I can't say, but I do know when I heard you had Monday, the judge directed man after a manhunt, and that whatever they are doing it has finally come home," Judge staff members as they took him to a hospital in JACKED! The Halloween worked. Faith Johnson told Billy placed balloons around the the northern port city of Dance will be held from 10 Don't get me wrong, the Hed Sox Wayne Williams, who had courtroom. A cake was Antwerp. p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursday night are a very talented baseball team been convicted in absentia decorated with his name "It's precautionary. He on the second floor of the but their many quirks have given of aggravated assault after and one candle to signify hasn't complained of any LaFortune ballroom. them an extra boost this season. he disappeared a year ago. the year he spent on the symptoms," Rene Snacken And if said "are you serious?" "We're so excited to see lam. of the Public Health To submit information to be while watching the Hed Sox surprise you, we're throwing a Institute told HTBF televi­ included in this section of The the world. I think I know how the party for you." Man smuggling birds sion. Observer. e- rna it del ailed team might respond ... Williams, 53, who has a released from hospital Information compiled information about an event to No, we definitely are not serious. criminal record dating to BHUSSELS, Belgium - A from the Associated Press. obsnews@nd. edu.

TODAY TONIGHT THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY The views expressed in the Inside 0::: LLI Column are those of the author and :I: not necessarily those of The Observer. ~ Contact Steve Coyer at LLI scoyer@nd. edu 3: ..... c( CLARIFICATION (.) 0 ..J HIGH 62 HIGH 60 HIGH 65 HIGH 71 HIGH 62 HIGH 66 In the Oct. 25 In Focus: Election 2004 issue ofThc LOW LOW 48 LOW LOW 55 LOW 47 LOW 49 Observer, the information on page 8 explaining the 50 53 candidates' stances on various issues was nor attributed due to a production error. The Atlanta 74 I 63 Boston 58 I 40 Chicago 60 I 50 Denver 68 I 42 Houston 88 I 72 Los Angeles 62 I 54 Minneapolis 56 1 48 information was provided by The Associated Press. New York 60 I 45 Philadelphia 62 I 45 Phoenix 76 I 62 Seattle 57 I 42 St. Louis 60 I 45 Tampa 84 1 68 Washington 61 1 43 Wednesday, October 27, 2004 The Observer + CAMPUS NEWS page 3 Panel discusses U.S. foreign policy in African countries

professor of political science, said By JEANNINE PRIVAT the kind of attention paid to Africa News Wmer is more important than the amount of attention. Since Sept. A range of speakers addn~ssed 11, 2001, the administration has various issues concerning the focused more on Africa, because relationship between the United some in the administration have States and Africa in an "Africa. come to view Africa as "a poten­ Trade. Debt & the U.S. tial breeding ground for terror­ l'n~sidential Elections" panel ism," Dowd said. Tuesday evening. He also emphasized the impor­ The first speaker. Brian Davis. tance of fair and free trade, as the Midwest Field Coordinator for well as commended the African Debt Aids Trade Africa (DATA), Growth and Opportunity Act and analyzed the Bush administra­ Millennium Challenge Act. tion's actions with regard to However, Dowd was wary con­ Africa. Davis said that as Africa cerning the strengthening of mili­ has grown in importance with taries and police forces through n~gard to tlw United States' for­ aid in certain African countries. eign policy, presidents have been "If these [military and police] more willing to pass legislation initiatives focused on consolidated and discuss A!hcan issues. democracies, that would be one DUSTIN MENNELLA!The Observer President George W. Hush has thing, but they're not," he.said. Panelists discuss the evolving role of the Africa continent in U.S. foreign policy and major issues done more than any other presi­ Dowd said he would be "con­ in the U.S.-African relationship at Tuesday's forum. dent to aid and c£ddress African cerned about a second Bush issues, according to Davis, with administration without Colin America continues to kill, they which the United States offered of its GNP in the next couple of initiatives like PEPFAR Powell," who Dowd views as the [African countries] will not abol­ · Sierra Leone $25 million to agree years, but is "dragging in this (!'resident's Emergency Plan for strongest advocate for African ish killing." to a bilateral impunity agreement area," according to Connolly. Of AIDS Relid) and thn Millennium issues within the current adminis­ While the United States con­ protecting United States nationals the eight Millennium Challenge Challenge established in March tration. Dowd stated that he ducts trials for criminal acts and from b.eing surrendered by Sierra goals, she emphasized the impor­ 2002. believed it is important to look at then sentences the guilty to death, Leone to the ICC. tance of eradicating extreme I lowever. Davis added that even who will be in the prospective in some African countries the "[It was] unfair to use money to poverty and hunger. achieving though the Bush administration administrations surrounding the death penalty is used to obliterate buy freedom for Americans," he universal primary education. pro­ has donP this, it has not given its victor on Nov. 2. political opposition. he said. said. moting gender equality and the initiatives high importance. While Isaac S. D. Lappia, an M. A stu­ Lappia also warned of the prob­ The last speaker, Dolores T. empowerment of women and the tlw administration aimed to dent in Kroc Institute for lems with the United States' policy Connolly, CEO of Sterling development of a global partner­ spend $5 billion per year by 2006 International Peace Studies and of small arms trade with African Engineering, Inc. and a board ship for development. for the Millennium Challenge, this former director for Amnesty nations, where many small arriis member of Concern USA, spoke of "The Millennium Challenge is yrar's budget has allocated a International Sierra Leone, find their way into the hands of the disconnect between building bridges that have never mere $1.12 billion. And though focused on three key issues: the rebels and guerilla armies. He Americans and the citizens and been built before," she said. Bush has spent more than any death penalty, the small arms called for an International Trade problems of the Third World. Dowd summarized by saying other leader, with regard to relief trade and the ICC. Lappia spoke Treaty with more strenuous regu­ "Obesity is our major health that it is important to stay true to aid as a percentage of a nation's of "the blind following" by many lations for small arms trading. problem and I'm here to talk the standards the countries have wealth. Davis said the United African countries of the United Lastly, Lappia touched on the about hunger," she said. ·with the set. States "ranks dead last in the States and their policies. topic of the ICC, International Millennium Challenge Act the wealthiest 22 countries." With regard to the death penal­ Criminal Court. He stated the United States signed on to gradu­ Contact Jeannine Privat at Father Hob~\rt Dowd, assistant ty. Lappia said, "as long as case of his home country, in ally increase aid up to .7 percent [email protected]

Volunteer Rock the Vote Calendar Registration for Urban Plunge Ends November3 Opportunities October 27 Online registration for the Urban Plunge, a one-credit LaSalle Academy "Whom are you supporting in next week's presidential election experiential learning course designed to expose students to the The LaSalle Academy needs and why?" sites and sounds of poverty. closes on November 3. rucors Mondays chru Thursdavs The Irish Inquisirion with Jim McKenna, Christina Wolbrechr and from 3:00-4:30 p.m. Smdencs' in Bill Kirk. During the 48-hour immersion over January break students the gifted and talenced educa­ Oak Room in South Dining Hall at 7:30pm. will have the opportunity. to meet people affected by poverty tional program need help with as well as those working to eradicate it. For information and to ruroring, especially with support, Election 2004 Discussion with Father Scully apply online, go to http://centerfocsodalconcerns.nd.edu. organizational assistance, and Stanford Hall at 8:00pm. encouragement. Contact Vice Principal Otha Reese at 283- ISSLP 2~05 Applications Due 7509. October 28 Novemh~r 1 · Physical Education with "What's a Catholic: to Do? The Environment, the Economy and Little Kids Moral Issues in the 2004 Election" Learning agreements and application forms for the Interna­ A Faculty Panel including Kristin Shrader-Frechette, Charles Rice tional Summer S¢rvice Learning Program are available at the Covenant Christian School and Todd David Whitmore on the diverse issues facing Catholics as Center for Social Concerns. Applications can also be download­ needs volunceers to help work they head to the polls on November 2. Sponsored by the progr<~m in ed and printed from website! http://centerforsocialconcerns. with kindergarten and first Catholic Social Teaching. nd.edu. Please turn in applications to the CSC. graders. Volunteers for their physical education developmental Montgomery Theatre of LaFortune Student Center at 12:00 pm. The I$SLP is .~in 8 week S!J.mmer service-learning opportunity program will be needed on and academic rourse THEO 360B: Summer Service Learn- Mondays and Wednesdays from November2 ing: Interna,tiot1al. Progratnindudes: TravellRootn and Board l: 15-3:00pm. If interested, Expenses, Tuition Scholarship,'4.0 credits in Theology, Prepara- contact Alicia Albright at 273- Election Watch ·... tion and Re~.Etltty classes. &>r further questions, please contact 1691. . Join others from the Notre Dame community to watch the incom­ Rachel Tomas Morgan at Tom:[email protected] ing election results on the large screen television of the Coleman­ Redistribution of Stippljes Morse lounge. Snacks will be provided. and Equipment Coleman-Morse Lounge from 6:00 pm- 12:00 am. "America Needs a Change" Rally The Elkhart-St. Joseph Hcadstarr Agency has requested November4 Progressive Student Alliance, in collaboration with the College volunteers to help them sort Democrats, Peace Coalition and a number of social action groups, materials at the warehouse. "Post-Election Analysis: What Really Happened on November 2?" will hold a rally to raise rheir voices for political, economic and social They need help sorting and then Panelists include Susan Ohmer (American Studies & FIT), Robert change in this election season. Free hot chocolate and doughnuts will redistributing supplies to the new Schmuhl (Program in Journalism, Ethic.~ and Democracy), David be served. site. If interested, ple-<1se contact Campbell (Political Science) and Peter Quaranta (CSC's Rock the Donna Canter at her home 269- Yore srudent coordinator). When: Wednesday, October 27 at 5: 15-6:30 pm 684-5441. You can also email her :tr [email protected]. Coleman Morse Lounge from 6:30 pm. Where: Fieldhouse Mall (next co Stonehenge) page 4 The Observer + CAMPUS NEWS Wednesday, October 27, 2004

handle heavy phone traffic, cines. Storin said. "We expect that any increase Linguistic expert talks Vaccine The nationwide shortage was in supplies later in the flu sea­ continued from page 1 prompted by the suspension of son will be directed to clinics the manufacturing license of and other facilities that partic­ of -word choice, gender risk] people." the Chiron Corporation .. a ularly have high-risk popula­ Health Services will offer major flu vaccine provider. In tions to serve; we do not think guide her in her pursuit of an aca­ shots to Notre Dame's high-risk response to the insufficient colleges and universities will be By TRICIA de GROOT demic: career and how the same sit­ individuals - defined as stu­ supply, both Notre Dame and among those that receive tht~ News Writer uation rang true with regard to law, dents and employees with Saint Mary's placed strict limi­ added supplies," he said. medicine, and politics. chronic health conditions tations on who could receive A supply of FluMist - an Hobin Tolmach Lakoll', a professor She talked about the implications including diabetes, asthma or the shot. In past years, the two alternative. intranasal influen­ at University of Cal.ifomia, Berkeley of the changes in the roles of acute allergies, organ trans­ schools made flu shots avail­ za vaccination - will be made usnd her expertise in linguistics to women in the 1970s to 1990s and plant donors and recipients, able to any student or staff per­ available at a cost to the analyze tho progress toward equali­ how these women were given more pregnant women, immuno­ son desiring them. remaining University popula­ ty of opportunity for all people in the choices, pressures and ambiguities suppressed individuals and Storin said he was unaware tion in early November, accord­ Unit11d States on Tuesday as part of than there mothers had ever University employees and of problems at Notre Dame in ing to Storin. Produced by the fourth Provost Distinguished encountered. These same women retirees over the age of 65 - the past, as major national Medlmmune, a California­ Women Ler.ture Series. fmmd themselves in time crunches, Thursday at the Joyce Center shortages are rare. based drug manufacture, sup­ I ~tkotl' began her lecture by intro­ energy drains and identity crisis and from 10 a.m: to 6 p.m. French drug manufacturer plies of FluMist will be limited dueing her basic argument. sought to. quite reasonably. blame Employees supplying direct Aventis-Pasteur announced last and require payment of a fee "rodrawing the gender line in the the women's movement for these patient care to a chronically ill Wednesday that it has located by the vaccine recipient. sand" and then by explaining what situations they found themselves to person are also eligible. an additional 2.6 million doses Medlmmune wiH supply 1 to 2 linguist<> have to say about social b1l unprepared for. "People some­ All these individuals will like­ of the vaccine, which it will million doses of its vaccine to changes. times turn on the women's move­ ly receive the vaccination, deliver to the United States this the American public. "I ~mguage is the means by which ment as the evil genie of all of this," Storin said. January. This addition to the Storin was unsure whether we understand the world and the said Lakoff. "Even though we have dwindling U.S. stockpile leaves the FluMist supply would mert way we communicate to one anoth­ Instead, according to Lakoff, they decreased the supply we origi­ the country with 54 million the demand of the Notre Danw er what we believe the world to be actually "experienced nostalgia for nally had in hand, we feel we doses, much lower than the community. like." Lakotl' said. a past that, in fact, had never exist­ have adequate vaccines to han­ 100 million doses needed to "We will have a limited sup­ Language functions, according to ed." dle the high-risk needs," he satisfy American demal1d, ply but we arc hopeful it will be I.akotl', serve as a "universal donor" Lakoff gave detailed examples of said. according to news reports from adequate for those who want or medium especially with regard to the major changes for women in the The vaccines were obtained CNN. the FluMist," Storin said. the other social sciences and specifi­ 1970's and 1990's, including Roe v. from a reputable, independent Despite these recent develop­ cally. gender discussions. Language Wade, Ms. Magazine, "Thelma and supplier in the Midwest, which ments, Storin said he does not Contact Katie Parry at basnd evidence is one way of mak­ Louise" and even Hillary Rodham asked that the University with­ believe the University will [email protected], Claire ing sense of social changes, said Clinton whose terms as first lady, hold its name because it cannot receive any additional vac- Heininger at [email protected] Lakon·. according to Lakoff, "made a great "We look at the situation of deal of rethinking about gender women in pmt by words that have roles." come and gone." She concluded by showing the "Language is often the clearest redrawing of the line in the present way of understanding what is going and illustrated this with examples on. what is working and what L<>n't such as Martha Stewart being sent working. and we can chart progress to prison, the attitude toward Janet by what goes in and out of lan­ Jackson's "wardrobe malfunction," guage," said I..akofl'. and the media treatment of Teresa Shti then spoke more specifically lleinz Kerry. on the implications that language Lakoff then left the audience with· has with regard to narratives. the three unresolved questions relating 11111dia and the roles that they have to the present understanding of playPd both in the past. present and role-sharing in couples, equality HAMMES will play in the future. Lakoff nar­ between the sexes and fmally, the rownd her focus further and said implications of starting off at a that "morr. and moro we are reliant "lower level." NOTRE DAME on the media to be the medium of The goal of the lecture series was story telling" and that then novel TV established in order to create a BOOKSTORE sitcoms such as "I Love Lucy," gave number of small and large settings IN THE ECK CENTER "additional reinforcement of the for faculty, staff, students and the post World War II message to tell community members to int,eract women to get back home and stay around some interesting topics, this back home." one being the so called "gender Presents l.akotl' also spoke of the changes li ne. " in academia and her own personal challenges upon entering the aca­ Contact Tricia de Groot at A Tolkien Celebration demic world with no role models to [email protected] The Fiftieth Anniversary of FoR RENT , The Spacious 4 bedroom 2.5 bath home the 1 mile from ND Lord ot Rings

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Amnesty calls for U.S. investigation Karzai wins Afghan presidency LONDON - Amnesty International on Wednesday renewed its call for the United Interim leader declared official victor of country's first democratic election States to set up an independent investiga­ tion of the abuse of prisoners in Afghanistan, at Guantanamo Bay and at Associated Press Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq. KABUL, Afghanistan - The organization denied it was seeking More than two weeks after to influence the U.S. presidential election Afghanistan's first presi­ with its 200-page report, but expressed dential election, vote disappointment the issue had not been counting wrapped up prominent in the campaign. Tuesday and interim leader "We feel that this is the last chance to Hamid K.arzai emerged get it on the agenda of the candidates," with a resounding victory. Amnesty International spokeswoman With his inauguration to Theresa Richardson said in London. a five-year term a month Richardson added that six months had away, the U.S.-backed passed since the photographs. of Iraqi pris­ Karzai already is under oners being humiliated at the Abu Ghraib pressure to ditch his coali­ were first shown on U.S. television. "It's tion with powerful war- taken this long for. us to pull this report . lords and tackle a booming together," she said. narcotics industry that has become a major economic India unsure of Kashmir proposal force in one of the world's NEW DELHI - One day after Pakistan's poorest nations. president proposed a demilitarization of Officials declared the the violence-wracked Himalayan region of vote count complete Kashmir, India's response was notably Tuesday afternoon, giving lukewarm, with an official making clear some 1,500 weary staff at the proposal should not have been made eight counting centers a first to reporters. well-earned rest in the middle of the Islamic fast­ Refusing to comment on the substance of ing month of Ramadan. the proposals, presented to journalists Investigators were still Monday by Pakistani President Gen. examining about 100 sus­ Pervez Musharraf, Indian External Affairs peCt ballot boxes, but the Ministry spokesman Navtej Sarna said election's chief technical they should have been raised through officer said the count was diplomatic channels. effectively "over and done." "It's jus.t these last dribs and drabs to be approved," David Avery told The NATIONAL NEWS Associated Press. "It's real­ ly nothing that can affect Women pass in front of a poster of Hamid Karzai in Kabul on Tuesday. Karzai, the country's the outcome." Texas execution reprieve lifted Showing 98.4 percent of U.S.-backed interim leader, was declared the wimer of Afghanistan's first presidential.election. HUNTSVILLE, Texas - A federal appeals the votes counted, the Web Afghanistan, Ismail Khan. court Tuesday lifted a reprieve that had site of the U .N .-Afghan and pursue a reformist on counternarcotics policy "He's now got a mandate blocked the scheduled execution of a man in election commission said agenda that can finally said on condition of Karzai had 55.5 percent of begin to deliver basic serv­ anonymity. "They know to have a reformist govern­ a 1992 murder case in which the troubled ment," Vendrell told British Houston police crime lab allegedly mishan­ the votes, 39 points ahead ices such as health and that this government will of his closest rival, former education to people impov­ not survive if they don't Broadcasting Corp. radio, dled evidence. adding that the United Lawyers for condemned inmate Dominique Education Minister Yunus erished by a quarter-centu­ take action." Qanooni. ry of fighting. Karzai must deal with States and European Green went to the Supreme Court to try to nations would support his save his life before he's set to die by injection An estimated 8.2 million So far, the country's re­ the opium traffickers at the efforts. Tuesday evening. ballots were cast in the his­ emergence - cities such same time he grapples toric vote Oct. 9, a turnout as Kabul and Kandahar with regional leaders who Election officials said for­ U.S. District Judge Nancy Atlas ha'd mal confirmation of blocked Green's execution after his attorneys that U.S. and Afghan offi­ are in the grip of a real still control much of the cials hailed as a nail in the estate boom - appears to country with the help of Karzai's victory could come argued that boxes of improperly stored and by the weekend, when catalogued evidence kept by the Houston coffin of the former ruling be founded more on lucra­ private militias that have Taliban, whose threats to tive drug exports than the so far escaped a U.N.-spon­ investigations into irregu­ crime lab and recently discovered could con­ larities were expected to tain information relevant to the case. disrupt the election proved legal economy. sored disarmament drive. hollow. Under pressure from the Francese Vendrell, the be complete and the elec­ Karzai, 4 7, a member of United States, Karzai is European Union's special tion ruled "free and fair." U.S. supports Israeli withdrawal plan expected to announce a representative, said Karzai Karzai would then have WASHINGTON - The White House praised the Pashtun community, crackdown on refiners and took an important step until his swearing-in in late the Israeli parliament's approval of removing the largest ethnic group in traffickers who use Afghan before the election by November to think about settlements from Gaza and part of the West this diverse and often opium poppies to supply excluding Defense Minister how to reorganize his Bank as .a step forward in peacemaking with the divided country, portrayed himself as the best candi­ most of the world's heroin. Mohammed Fahim, a pow­ Cabinet, which now con­ Palestinians. "His mind is made up to erful warlord, from his tains a string of former 'This disengagement plan has the potential of date to weld a unified Afghanistan. do something, finally," a presidential ticket and then militia leaders who helped being historic and we see it as an important step the United States drive out in fulfilling President Bush's vision of two states He also promised to dou­ Western official who advis­ sidelining the most influen­ the Taliban in late 2001. living side-by-side in peace and security," White ble the income of Afghans es the Afghan government tial warlord in western House spokesman Trent Duffy said in Dubuque, Iowa, where the president was campaigning. Approval by the Knesset, or parliament, came in Jerusalem after a stormy debate between supporters of Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and Sniper sentenced to life in prison critics of the pullback. Malva was sentenced Tuesday for consulted with the victims' families Associated Press the Oct. 11, 2002, killing of busi­ and they supported the plea bar­ SPOTSYLVANIA, Va. - Teenage nessman Kenneth Bridges. Under gain. LOCAL NEWS sniper Lee Boyd Malvo accepted a the plea deal, he also received an "He's spending the rest of his life d.eal Tuesday in which he avoided additional life sentence for the in a maximum security prison Indiana polls indicate close race the death penalty and was s~n­ shooting of Caroline Seawell on where he'll be locked down 23 INDIANAPOLIS - Two statewide polls tenced to life in prison without Oct. 4, 2002. She recovered from hours a day, seven days a week for show the governor's race between parole for one of 10 slayings that her wounds'. the rest of his life," Neely said. Democratic incumbent Joe Kernan and terrorized the Washington area in Malvo's guilty plea took the form Malvo was convicted last year Republican challenger Mitch Daniels remains October 2002. of an Alford plea, in which Malvo and sentenced to life in prison for tight one week before Election Day. Malvo, 19, is already serving a did not admit factual guilt but the Oct. 14, 2002, murder of FBI A South Bend Tribune/WSBT poll released life sentence for another one of the acknowledged the government hi;ts analyst Linda Franklin, one of the Tuesday showed the race about even. killings, and dropped his appeals of sufficient evidence to convict him. sniper killings over a three-week· Forty-eight percent of respondents said that conviction in connection with He cannot appeal the sentence. span in Maryland, Virginia and they would likely vote for Daniels if the elec­ Tu'esday's plea bargain. Malvo declined to make a state­ Washington, D.C. His accomplice, tion were held that day, while 45 percent Malvo could still face a death ment before he was sentenced. John Allen Muhammad, is on said they were more likely to vote for penalty prosecution for other slay­ Spotsylvania Commonwealth's Virginia's death row for one of the ·Kernan. . ings. Attorney William Neely said he slayings. page 6 The Observer + CAMPUS NEWS Wednesday, October 27, 2004

"We're going to try to gauge [graduating] class." Leonard said. results. "I think that the freshman political sentiment on campus." While not the first student run ''I'm not sure that the people reading assignment [The Election In order to make the election election on campus, this year's voting in the mock election are Vanishing Voter] is a good continued from page 1 as representatiye of Notre Dame mock election marks the first one representative of voters as a description of what's happening as possible, the ballot does not run in recent years. whole. The willingness to go vote here." she said. Thursday. mirror that of any one state. "We had a student media in a mock election is already self Other students said they felt According to Melinda Leonard. "We dido 't just want to repli­ retreat with all of the organiza­ selecting for people with a much the mock election would increase an NDTV news producer, the cate the Indiana ballot, since this tions. and we were brainstorm- greater level of political partici­ political interest on campus. mock election is designed to pro­ is a national university." Franken . ing ideas of things we could all do pation." Mitchell said. "I think it's Junior Tyler Wilson said the duce as accurate a demographic said. "Nader, Bush and Kerry had together, and everyone thought a good ide.a, I just have some sight of students voting would picture of the student body as to be on the ballot, and we added this was a natural thing to do." reservations about it." help encourage others to cast a possible. "The turnout at other Libertarian candidate Michael Franken said. "Student media Sophomore Patrick Wood vote. campus events has been slightly Badnarik, since he is on most should run the event, considering expressed a similar concern "I think it will show that the skewed to a particular party, so ballots across the nation. how much real media is involved about the success of the mock students at Notn~ Dame do care we are hoping that this will pro­ In addition to presidential can­ in polling and election coverage." election. about national elections, and vide an accurate picture of the didates. the ballot also included Student reaction to the mock "I think most people here arc they should go along with their student body's political leanings," questions on graduating class, election was mixed. Many stu­ too apathetic, even in this elec­ peers and participate ... hopt>ful­ Leonard said. gender and college. These resull'> dents felUhat the election would tion, to get involved," he said. ly, it will motivate students to Bob Franken. student print will be compared with voting not produce a true ref1ection of Laurie McFadden, coordinator really show an interest in this nwdia coordinator. said the elec­ preference and sorted for trends. political opinion at Notre Dame. of broadcast media, agreed in election." tion also acts as a type of poll. "We're going to determine if Notre Dame law student Tom part. with the student concerns "It's as much of a survey as it is there are any patterns of voting Mitchell supported the election on apathy, citing voter apathy as Contact Paul Spadafora at an election." Franken said. based on gender, college and but questioned _the forthcoming the biggest problem. [email protected] ---·======in a hotel." actively campaigning for stronghold of Granger this Seniors Lauren Kinsman. Carrie President Bush as well as for weekend to make sure that reg­ Fires Lett. Molly Welch and Stcph Ca01paign local Hepublican candidates, istered voters turnout. Mmnbers continued from page 1 Giannetto were hit especially hard continued from page 1 including a door-to-door plan to work at the campaign by the third fire, which occurred "precinct walk" for 2nd District headquarters of Chocola and msponsible for all three fires, he at about 3:30 pm on Oct. 14. College Democrats co-president. Congressman Chris Chocola in gubernatorial candidate Mitch said. "Our apartment suffered signifi­ stressed the importance of per­ South Bend Sunday. Chocola · Daniels on Election· Day. Although the first two fires cant smoke damage. Structural son-to-person campaigning, cit­ faces a tight race with Hippinger said. extinguished thPmselves. the Clay damage included a handful of ing a Harvard study that showed Democratic challenger Joe Rock the Vote will also keep Fin~ Department responded to all walls and part of the ceiling," said door-to-tloor canvassing to be Donnelly. active through Nov. 2, according three incidenl" and followed pro­ Welch. "Some rooms are obvi­ the most effective means of per­ "We passed out campaign lit­ to student coordinator Peter tocol of evacuating residents from ously worse than others with suading registered voters to erature and it had information Quaranto. their apartments each time, black walls. nails burnt thru the vote." about why Congressman Chris "Now that registration dead­ Schabbel said. lie was unsure walls, blistered paint, and holes Taylor mentioned two other Chocola would be good for the lines have passed. the goals of whether the complex was filled to­ made in the efforts to stop the lire trips the College Democrats plan 2nd District," said Ian Ronderos, Hock the Vote have shifted to capacity at the time of the fires. before it spread through the attic to take before the election next College Republicans co-presi­ getting out the vote and provid­ Omar Zidan, manager of Castle and into other units in the build­ Tuesday. dent. "It had a very good ing events to promote informed Point. said complex management ing." "We're taking a final cam­ response." citizenship." said Quaranto. immediately took precautionary Castle Point authorities stepped paign road trip to Toledo, a In addition to local precincts. To help ensure that registered measures following the third fire. in to help the students, Welch group of about 30 of us, to do the Hepublicans will also target students vote. Hock the Vote is Castle Point ownership switched said, allowing them to move to general last-minute canvassing more traditional n"emocratic sponsoring a campus-wide com­ hands in September when broth­ another unit within the complex and phone-banking." neighborhoods to help improve petition that will award tlw ers Haed and Ilani Zidan pur­ and assisting with expenses. Notre Dame College support for Chocola. dorm with the largest percent­ chased the complex. Owners were "Castle Point is being very help­ Democrats will also volunteer in "This week we're doing a bus age of voting residents a $250 unavailable for comment. ful. They paid to clean our Benton Harbor. Mich on Election tour with Congressman Chris gift certificate to Br~st Buy. "We put three smoke detectors in clothes, mattresses and couches Day to get out the vote for Kerry. Chocola down to traditionally The organization will also br~ each hallway." Omar Zidan said. and have helped us move our stuff In addition, the College democratic Kokomo, to do 72- sponsoring an Election Watch in "We put smoke detectors in all the to the new apartment," she said. Democrats will hold a rally with hour campaigning," said Tom the Coleman-Morse lounge from laundry rooms and secured them "Under the terms of the lease that other progressive student Hippinger. College Hepublicans 6 p.m. to midnight on Nov. 2. with locks. Only residents can we signed, Castle Point did not groups at 5:15 p.m. today on co-president. enter." have a responsibility to do any of Fieldhouse Mall. College Hepublicans will also Contact Micahel Busk at lie added that four security the above." College Republicans have been canvass in the Republican [email protected] guar·ds now patrol the property Castle Point has made an cllilrt instead of one. to deal with the damage caused According to Omar Zidan. resi­ by the fires. Omar Zidan said. An dents have not expressed unease. outside contractor - a disaster or anxiety about living in Castle restoration specialist firm called Point. First Hesponse Inc. - was con­ "Because of the new ownership. tacted to provide fire restoration. tlw n~sidenL<; feel better. The old Welch said following the third fire. lowrwrl didn't put in smoke detec­ owners circulated 11ycrs to every tors." hP said. "The residents unit ofi'ering a $15.000 reward for wen• mally happy and thanked us information about a possible for moving everyone into corpo­ cause. rate units, helping them until 3 !~'dock in the morning and not Contact Kate Antonacci at just sending thm1 to lind a room [email protected]

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Wednesday, October 27, 2004 USINESS page 7 MARKET RECAP Firms to submit voting software Dow 9 888.48 +138.49 Computer scientists remain concerned about integrity of upcoming election }ones ' 4, Up: Same: ~: Composite Volume: Associated Press 2,331 166 • 1,687,651,840 SAN JOSE, Calif. -The nation's largest voting AMEX 1, 311.57 +3.57 machine companies are NASDAQ 1,422.14 +9.57 submitting millions of lines NYSf 6,598.45 +77.55 of code to the National s&PSOO 1,111.09 +16.29 Software Reference Library to address sharp NIKKEI(Tokyo) 10,672.46 + 13:31 criticism from computer FTSE IOO(London) 4,583.40 +18.90 scientists about the secret software used in elections. COMPANY %CHANGE I $GAIN I PRICE But executives at the vot­ ing machine makers said SIRIUS SAT RADI (SIRI) +0.25 +0.01 4.02 ·Tuesday they would not MICROSOFT CP (MSFT) +0.98 +0.27 27.90 submit their most valuable INTEL CORP (INTC) +0.42 +0.09 21.40 data - their proprietary source code. 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"This is a a step in the POUND 0.5450 right direction," said Doug CANADIAN$ 1.2245 Jones, associate professor at the University of Iowa's computer science depart­ A Delray Beach, Fla. woman examines a model of the electronic voting IN BRIEF ment. "I just wish these steps had been taken earli­ machines that will be used in Florida's general election on Nov. 2. er. I say hooray, but it's a Hotels refuse to end lockout long-term benefit with Assistance Commission, a software code that's said the- archive now con­ SAN FRANCISCO - Faced with an ultima­ some pretty glaring year-old federal agency already been installed and tains significant parts of tum from the mayor, 14 San Francisco hotels caveats." created through the Help used on an individual vot­ the code to be used Nov. 2 refused Tuesday to end their four-week lock­ Executives from the America Vote Act. ing machine and compare in Florida, California, out of unionized employees. largest equipment makers EAC Chairman DeForest it to the software code Georgia, Maryland, "We respectfully decline the mayor's request in the United States - Soaries Jr. acknowledged stored in the library, noted Delaware, New Mexico for a 90-day cooling-off period," said Cornell Election Systems & that the data was far from library director Barbara and Nevada. They also Fowler, a spokesman for the hotel operators. Software, Sequoia Voting complete. But he said the Guttman. submitted vote-tallying Mayor Gavin Newsom on Monday threat­ Systems, Diebold Election companies' ongoing sub­ Avi Rubin, technical software and other "elec­ ened to call for a boycott of the hotels if they Systems and Hart missions could eventually director of the Information tion management" pro­ did not agree to allow the 4,000 bellhops, InterCivic - announced make election software Security Institute of Johns grams. maids, cooks and other workers to return to Tuesday that they had more transparent to com­ Hopkins University, called All the software in the their jobs while contract talks continue. already submitted many puter scientists, who want the program "meaning­ library has been certified Warning that the dispute was tarnishing the versions of the software "open source" voting soft­ less." by independent testing city's image and hurting its workers, Newsom that will be used to tally ware that can be inde­ "At a high level, this plan authorities. Many states said he would join the hotel workers on the votes next week. The pendently inspected. sounds good," Rubin said. require such certification picket lines and encourage mayors in other library, run by the Scientists were pes­ "It reminds me of when before running the pro­ cities to play hardball with the properties' cor­ National Institute of simistic, noting that hack­ people take security meas­ grams in actual elections. porate owners. Standards and Technology, ers could delete ballots on ures simply for appear­ Mark Radke, a market­ He made good on the vow Tuesday, showing also holds proprietary a particular machine with­ ance's sake- to make you ing director at Diebold, up for a half hour at the posh St. Francis code from Microsoft Corp., out any worries that the feel better. But it's not said data storage "should Hotel, where he reiterated his plan to prevent Oracle Corp. and other library archives would foil adding any realsecurity." provide substantial assur­ the city from doing business with the hotels. technology giants. them. No technology on The big vendors and a ance to the voting public He said he personally won't attend functions Executives acted at the the market today allows an smaller company, Avante that their vote is accurate­ there, either. request of the U.S. Election election official to check International Technology, ly and securely tabulated." Attorney general questions Anthem PHilADELPHIA -Anthem Inc. received a sub­ poena Monday from Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal, who is seeking information from the health insurer about commissions and ATA files for bankruptcy protection bonuses. "It just lays out some standard questions about Ronald Reagan Washington National Delta is expected to decide by commission and bonus structure," Anthem Associated Press Airport. Wednesday whether to seek Chapter spokesman James Kappel told Dow Jones INDIANAPOLIS - ATA Airlines The deal is subject to approvals by 11 bankruptcy protection. Newswires on Tuesday. "We plan to comply with Inc., the nation's lOth-largest air­ the bankruptcy court and other enti­ The ATA filing under Chapter 11 the request for information." line, filed for bankruptcy protection ties and is expected to take effect by of the federal bankruptcy code came The subpoena was the first that the Indianapolis Tuesday, becoming the latest U.S. early next year, ATA officials said. as the Indianapolis-based airline, company has received from Connecticut's attor­ airline tripped up by rising fuel "We will recreate ATA as a formi­ whose parent company is ATA ney general or any state official investigating the costs and fare wars. dable, low-cost carrier," founder Holdings Corp., faces sharply lower insurance industry, he said. ATA sold off airport slots and and chief executive George demand for military charter flights, Anthem did not issue a formal release on the other assets to AirTran Airways Inc. Mikelsons said Tuesday. in addition to the soaring fuel costs subpoena or ftl.e a notification with the Securities for $87.6 million but said it plans to ATA on Monday named an execu­ and fare wars. ATA also is saddled and Exchange Commission, he said, because "it's honor tickets and maintain its full tive to oversee the restructuring of with millions of dollars in debt from not a material event for the company." Kappel flight schedule. the discount carrier's mounting new aircraft purchases. · had no further comment on the request for infor­ The Orlando, Fla.-based AirTran debt. The value of the company plum­ mation. Holdings Inc. will assume ATA's ATA's announcement came amid meted 36 percent Tuesday, its stock Anthem, the nation's fourth-largest publicly flight operations, gate leases and speculation that Delta Air Lines Inc, closing at 93 cents a share, down 53 traded managed-care company, operates Blue routes at Chicago Midway Airport the nation's third-largest airline, cents, on the Nasdaq stock Cross and Blue Shield health pfttns in several and arrival and departure slots at would win $1 billion in concessions exchange. The stock had hit a 52- states. New York's LaGuardia Airport and from its pilots and avoid bankruptcy. week high of $13.31 on Feb. 2. ..------~-~~

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3,000 Opus Dei members. that it is defined by individuals explained, referring to the spiri­ organization is really all about," However, activities at both rather than geographical areas. tual growth of Opus Dei mem­ Warner said. "I wish it were Opus centers attract undergraduates Opus Dei is more structured bers. "We can be assured that if more up front in terms of an continued from page 1 on a weekly basis. thaJ:J other lay organizations. we are one in the spirit, we are approach where things would be Windmoor director Jeffrey Members are classified most doing the sam·e thing. The laid out ahead of time, and not extn~mes. from the canonization Langan, one of a handful of generally into two groups: priests are meant to be the glue. just the general invitation to of its founder in 2002 to the Opus Dei faculty members at numeraries and supernumer­ They are~ in constant contact pray together or teach cate­ arrest of member Robert Notre Dame, says the invitation aries. Numeraries are laymen with the men and also the chism." llanssen. the FBI-agent turned is extended to anyone interest­ and women who women." Langan said a layered discov­ Hussian spy, in 2001. ed, as the organization is private live a celibate and The presence ery process is intrinsic to the Brown's descriptions were - but not secretive, a critique ascetic lifestyle in 'Tm not always of Opus Dei at nature of relationships, includ­ often inaccurate, including the alleged by many on the national centers, and give convinced that ... elite colleges ing one with Opus Dei. portrayal of Opus Dei as a level. their salary and people know such as Notre He compared joining Opus Dei monastic order and its exagger­ "We don't hide who we are," time to Opus Dei. Dame is vital to to marrying aspouse. ation of corporal mortification Langan said. "But we don't Supernumeraries, exactly what its apostolate "There are some things about practices. The reality is far more make a big deal of it either." also lay men and they're dealing mission. Students your spouse that you can't possi­ complex. "The Work" women. live out the with, what the at such universi­ bly know until al'ter you're mar­ Unbeknownst to many, Notre Opus Dei spirit ties - which ried," he said. Opus Dei, Latin for "The Work organization is Dame is one of few universities of God," was founded in Spain in through fulfilling include "We tell people before they that has Opus Dei houses, called 1928 by St. Josemaria Escriva. their duties to their really all about. " Princeton, join Opus Dei that there will be "cpnters." near its campus. Escriva envisioned a way that family, the most Harvard, things demanded, it will be chal­ Wind moor. the men's center, has ordinary lay people could seek important aspect of Dartmouth, lenging. These will be revealed b!~!Hl on Notre Dame Ave. since their Christian lives. Father Richard Warner Columbia and in talks and as you are getting to holiness in their everyday activi" director I 960. Southold. a women's cen­ ties, especially through work. Priests are in a Georgetown us and we arc getting to know ter, is marking its tenth year in Members are called upon to third category, but Campus Ministry will influence the you." South Bend. live the Opus Dei spirit that compose only a future through National critics accuse Opus Opus Dt~i's presence near cam­ Escriva imparted. This is a spirit small fraction of the their leadership, Dei of being less than forthcom­ pus is not well-known. due in of prayer, charity, sacrifice and membership. Langan says. ing about the organization's part to its small membership Christian love. Lay members work in the sec­ "From universities, you can practices and recruitment. that grows slowly through word­ In 1982, the Vatican granted ular world, but receive strict find people who are the most Others say Opus Dei rntains too of-mouth invitation. In the Opus Dei the unique status of a spiritual direction from Opus idealistic, the most capable of much control over its nwmbers, United States. there are only personal prelature, meaning Dei. They follow a spiritual rou­ going all over the U.S. and the particularly students. tine including daily Mass, rosary, world, if that's what is asked of "Anyone who has more than a spiritual reading and personal them," Langan said. passing knowledge of the prayer, as well as Opus Dei However; Opus Dei activities Catholic scene is more likely to TH~ TRUTH IS ... -- prayers and customs. have never been permitted on have a highly critical estimation Spiritual formation consists of campus because the of Opus Dei," said Father regular talks with either an Congregation of the Holy Cross Richard McBrien, a professor in Opus Dei priest or center direc­ is exclusively entrusted with the theology department. tor. Members strive to improve pastoral ministry of students, "Opus Dei prohibits its stu­ on day-to-day details: personal said Father Richard Warner, the dents from taking courses from w~ GOTH~ well-being, such as sleeping director . of Notre Dame's certain professors or from seek­ habits and relationships, as well Campus Ministry for the past 16 ing spiritual counsel from cer- ~ as spiritual matters. years. tain priests on the faculty or Senior Rich Moss. who attend­ Participation in Opus Dei is not stall' of the University," McBrim1 ed an Opus Dei-sponsored high mutually exclusive with other said. school and who now lives at activities. including Campus Langan denied such an impu­ Windmoor, said the Opus Dei Ministry. Students and faculty tation. saying that no on(~ is spirit is relatively simple and lead active lives outside of the advised against taking specific straightforward. Opus Dei centers. courses. only that students are "Opus Dei is all about sanctifi~ "[Opus Dei] is an approved encouraged to be prudent in cation of work and apostolate," way of life for people who are their selection. There is a list of Moss said. "Basically, do what looking to deepen their spiritual· books for directors to referrncr. you do on a daily basis for God, ity and their commitment to so that if a student is required to and help other people do the God," Warner said. "The faculty read such material, they can same." members I know who are mem­ seek out additional articles to ~ INCH~S. Opus Del In South Bend bers of Opus Dei, I have, person­ supplement the reading, he said. Throughout the week, ally, a great deal of respect for Langan added that all students Windmoor opens its doors to ... I think they're very good peo­ are free to receive counsel or many male undergraduates ple who have a deep spiritual sacraments from whomever attracted to the spiritual forma­ life and have found in Opus Dei they choose, but he recommends tion and collegiality the center a means to sanctify their life and that students talk to an Opus Dei offers. their work." priest if they have been receiv­ Friday night meditations draw Controversies ing Opus Dei formation. · the largest crowd, usually Warner acknowledged that the "We do tell [students) that the around 30 students. After relationship between some stu­ person who can best give you Eucharistic adoration and a dents and Opus Dei has caused advice in confession is a priest of brief homily, dinner is served. concern in the past. Opus Dei because they under­ After dinner, a faculty member "Over the course of the years stand the spirit and are receiv­ is often invited to speak to the that I've been director of ing the same formation," ,,--y J08Jt.r.s-· group on his area of expertise. Campus Ministry," Warner said, Langan said. "They know what's Southold, the women's center, "there have been occasions being asked of you and can give JIMMY'S SCHOOL eO.UNSWIR. SAID IU: WAS LAZY AND HrD the best advice on how to put NmR. AMOUNT TO SQUAl SO W~ MOO SANDWlCH~S Wrrn is neither as organized nor as where situations have arisen well attended, said senior Cara because ... some of the students into practice the things you are t9a3 TH~ 9~ST STU~ W~ CAN RND. AND W~ MRK~ ·~ ~ INCH~ hearing." ~ Farr. in Opus Dei ... had a harder THAN THAT'LL URCH HIM. LONC~R mR.YON~ ru~ DO~S. She added that the center pro­ time than they should have in Students and faculty involved vides a place for spiritual forma­ getting out when they wanted with Opus Dei say that reaction L~T TH~ TRUTH 9~ KNOWN. tion, as welf as a longer day of to." they receive on campus is gener­ reflection once a month. Warner could not comment on ally positive, even after the pub­ While students are often any specifics, but said the latest lication of Brown's book. friends with those at the center incident occurred almost two "The DaVinci Code has been of the opposite sex, the two cen­ years ago. He cited a frequent an occasion to have a lot of good ters maintain very little contact lack of transparency as a cause , conversation with people." in terms of formation. of confusion. Langan said. "[Escriva] wanted men and 'Tm not always convinced that women to be independent, to ... people know exactly what Contact Janice Flynn at have no collaboration," Langan they're dealing with. what the jflynn 1 @nd.edu

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I CAMPAIGN NEWS 1 l Attacks stretch across party lines ·1 •I Voters skeptical of voting accuracy I WASHINGTON - Memories of Florida's contested 2000 presidential election and a Bush, Kerry praise former presidents as national security battle continues growing number of pre-election lawsuits are making Americans skeptical about a voting process they once took for granted. Six in 10 of those surveyed in an Associated Press poll say it's likely there will not be a clear winner in the presidential race by Nov. 3 -the day after the election. About half say they rear the results will be chal­ lenged in court, according to the poll con­ ducted for the AP by Ipsos Public Affairs. Both Democrats and Hepublicans worry about the possibility of an unresolved elec­ tion - though Democrats express more wor­ ries. About seven in 10 Democratic voters, 69 percent. say they think it's likely there won't be a clear winner by Election Day, while almost six in 10 Hepublican voters, 56 pnrcent. say they feel that way. With both political parties putting thou­ sands of lawyers on call for Election Day, a majority of both Democrats and Hepublicans - just over half of each - expect the elec­ tion results will be challenged in court. Joe Lockhart. a Kerry spokesman, said Tuesday during a conference.call: "Our oper­ ating assumption is that there will be a clear winner. The six-in-10 number is areaction to coverage to some of the shenanigans that are going on. I expect the six-in-10 number to go down and not go up before Election Day." AP Left, Sen. John Kerry holds a football on the tarmac before departing Green Bay, Wis., on Tuesday. President Tom Josefiak. the Bush campaign's top Bush shakes hands with members of the Cuba City High School football team at a rally in Cuba City, Wis. lawyer, said recently that "it may takes days or weeks" after Nov. 2 to determine the win­ economy but harboring missing from a military Spanish and English to ner because of absentee ballots and other Associated Press questions. doubts about Kerry's ability installation south of undecided voters. "We're to lead the nation against Baghdad. "His Iraq mis­ in a bigger mess by the day Catholic group: Bush failed to ONALASKA, Wis. terror. judgments put our soldiers and the president can't see respond to bishops' form President Bush and Sen. New state surveys at risk, and make our it or can't admit it, but The Bush-Cheney campaign refused to fill John Kerry accused each showed the race also knot­ country less secure," Kerry either way, America is less out a questionnaire developed for the presi­ other of lacking the hard­ ted in Florida, Ohio and says of Bush in the ad. safe," he said. dential candidates by U.S. Roman Catholic nosed resolve of Cold War Pennsylvania, the three He said in Green Bay the Bush made a direct pitch bishops, according to a memo obtained by a presidents from most important battle­ explosives "could be in the to wavering Democrats, Catholic voter advocacy group. Democrat Truman to grounds in the race for 270 hands of terrorists, used to particularly moderates Frank J. Mona han, in the Office of Republican Reagan - Electoral College votes. attack our troops or our unsure about Kerry. Government Liaison of the U.S. Conference reaching across party lines Behind the scenes, both people." "If you believe America of Catholic Bishops, sent a memo Aug. 16 to a week before Election Day campaigns tweaked their Vice President Dick should lead with strength Democrat )ohn Kerry, saying his campaign to try to break their cam­ stump speeches, advertis­ Cheney responded for Bush and purpose and confi­ need not submit answers because "the Bush paign deadlock. ing strategies and get-out­ from Florida, saying, "It is dence and resolve, I'd be campaign has indicated that it does not With tensions rising the-vote drives. In addition not at all cleav that those honored to have your sup­ intend to respond to the questionnaire." Tuesday in both camps, to Wisconsin, Bush visited explosives were even at the port and I'm asking for Monahan wrote that the bishops' confer­ Kerry escalated his criti­ Iowa while Kerry traveled weapons facility when our your vote," he said. ence was abandoning the project because it cism of Bush over explo­ to Nevada and New Mexico troops arrived in the area In a gesture of modera­ "cannot disseminate the questionnaire sives missing in ·Iraq, - all tossup states. of Baghdad." tion aimed at the same vot­ responses of only one candidate" under IRS asserting that the weapons After spending weeks In the battle of past pres- ers, Bush told ABC-TV he rules requiring that charitable organizations could be used against casting Kerry as a flip-flop­ idents, Bush said supported civil unions for remain nonpartisan. The questionnaire American troops and citi­ ping liberal in TV ads, Democrats Roos- homosexual couples "if asked the candidates about their positions zens. He accused the presi­ Bush plann.ed to close the evelt,Truman and Kennedy that's what a state chooses on issues including abortion, health care dent of keeping the cost of race with a 60-second showed "confidence and to do." The remark upset and immigration. war in Iraq under wraps commercial designed to resolve in times of war and some conservatives who Catholics comprise about one:quarter of until after Election Day. portray himself as a trust­ hours of ·crisis," asserting not only want to amend the the electorate, and the campaigns have been "What else are you keep­ worthy, steady leader. that Kerry lacks such met­ Constitution to ban gay competing fiercely for their vote. ing from the American peo­ The high point, according tle. marriage, as does Bush, Kerry is Catholic but has drawn criticism ple?" Kerry said in Green to advisers .. is a clip of a Kerry said Presidents but also wou-ld bar state from bishops for supporting abortion rights. Bay. choked-up Bush addressing Roosevelt, Truman, approval of gay civil. The presid~nt's anti-abortion position is Across the state, Bush the Republican National Eisenhower, Kennedy and unions. closer to that of the church. Bush is a said his rival favors "the· Convention about meeting Reagan all built strong Campaign pitches varied Methodist. position of weakness and the children of slain U.S: alliances, a contrast to from deadly serious to The memo was obtained by The Catholic inaction" contrary to "the soldiers "who are told their Bush who Kerry said "has almost silly. A radio ad Voting Project, a group formed partly to great tradition of the dad or mom is a hero but failed in his fundamental reminded Wisconsin voters counter what it sees as a narrow focus on Democratic Party." would rather just have obligation as commander that Kerry got the name of abortion among politicians seeking Catholic A Los Angeles Times poll their dad or mom." in chief to make America their beloved Green B.ay support. Project organizers say they are showed the popular vote Kerry's latest ad accuses as safe and s.ecure as we Packers' football stadium nonpartisan, but believe Catholics should tied, 48-48, with Bush­ the Bush administration of should be." wrong. Kerry recruited consider a wide range of social justice issues weary voters open to failing to secure nearly 400 Later, in Nevada, the rocker Bruce Springsteen when deciding which .candidate to support. change on Iraq and the tons of explosives that are Democrat appealed in both to play at his rallies.

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INDIANAPOLIS Two election were held that day, and last month also found the The telephone survey of 421 about even. statewide polls show the gov­ while 45 percent said they race about even. likely voters, conducted for Daniels campaign manager ernor's race between were more likely tt;J vote for A different poll released WISH by the Indiana Bill Oesterle said the WISH Democratic incumbent Joe Kernan. Monday by Indianapolis televi­ University Center for Survey poll findings were significant Kernan and Republican chal­ The telephone survey of 600 sion station WISH indicated Research, had a margin of for several reasons. lenger Mitch Daniels remains likely voters statewide was Daniels with a slight lead .. error of plus or minus five "Obviously we are very excit­ tight one week before Election conducted Friday through About 48 percent of respon­ percentage points. The live ed, not just because of the lead Day. Sunday for the news organiza­ dents in that poll said they phone interviews were con­ but because with a third party A South Bend Tribune/WSBT tions by Research 2000, a preferred Daniels, compared ducted Oct. 12 through . in there - Kenn Gividen and poll released Tuesday showed Maryland-based firm. and had with about 42 percent favoring Sunday. other - the winner only needs the race about even. a margin of error of plus or Kernan and about 2 percent Two other statewide tele­ 49 percent of the vote, so we Forty-eight percent of minus four percentage points. for Libertarian Kenn Gividen. phone polls conducted in are getting close to having a respondents said they would Telephone polls sponsored About 6 percent said they recent weeks also showed winning margin," Oesterle likely vote for Daniels if the by the same groups this month were undecided. Daniels and Kernan running said. page 10 The Observer+ PAID ADVERTISEMENT Wednesday, October 27, 2004

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JAPAN THAILAND Rescuers dig for quake survivors Dozens of detainees

Associated Press being pulled from the wreck­ to the floor and screamed in age by the rescuers, covered horror as the Wednesday tem­ suffocated, crushed NAGAOKA - A family of in mud after four days under blor rumbled through the three- a motl-ier and her two the landslide. The workers rural area of Niigata prefec­ toddltus - was rescued continued digging to free the ture. A 4.2-magnitude after­ Prime Minister apologizes for police's action Wednesday after surviving mother. shock hit about 25 minutes four days buried in a land­ The children were flown by later. Associated Press Shinawatra said that "there slide fro;n the powerful quake helicopter to hospital, said The Japan Meteorological were sorrie mistakes," and that that ravaged northern Japan Keiko Kondo. a spokeswoman Agency said the stronger BO THONG - Thailand's authorities lacked enough OV!'r the weekend. for Tokyo Fire Department. quake was centered at a prime minister apologized trucks to properly transport The family's white van was The family had been the depth of 6 miles in Hirokami, Wednesday for the deaths of the 1,300 people arrested in swept away in a wave of boul­ focus of intense interest in a village of 9,200 abouf 150 78 Muslim detainees who were Monday's riot in the sou.thern ders and earth that pulver­ Japan after their car was miles northwest of Tokyo. The suffocated or crushed while province of Narathiwat izPd the hillside road they spotted under the hillside agency warned another quake crammed into army trucks because it was a public holi­ WPre on when a 6.8-rnagni­ rubble on Tuesday. TV sta­ of similar strength could hit in after a riot, but insisted that day. tude quake ripped a·cross tions showed Minagawa 's the coming hours or days. his security forces were. "soft" Authorities had to "pile them rural Niigata prefflcture on father's desperate attempts to Five people were injured in on the rioters. up on top of each other; and Saturday. killing at lflast 31 track down the family- in the the Wednesday morning Grieving relatives, mean­ they died," he said. pPople. post-quake chaos. quake, but it was unclear if while, flocked to a camp to "We are sorry for that, sorry Firefighters dispatched from The surprise rescue came any of them were in serious claim the bodies and outraged they met an untimely death." Tokyo dug steadily through hours after a powerful 6.1- condition. One man suffered a Islamic leaders warned the he told the Thai Senate. which the rocks and rubble magnitude quake rocked the stroke from the shock of the deaths could worsen sectarian had demanded an explanation Wednesday afternoon after region Wednesday morning, quake, said Hisao Ishikawa of violence in the Muslim-domi­ for the deaths. hearing Takako Minagawa's rattling already-damaged the Niigata prefectural gov­ nated south of predominantly But Thaksin insisted the mili­ voice in response to their buildings and terrifying resi­ ernment. Buddhist Thailand, where tary had used "the soft calls. The family's van was dents. At least five people "Aftershocks are continuing, more than 400 people have approach," and that soldiers discovered. on Tuesday. were injured. and some build­ we don't know what the dam­ been killed this year in the "did not fire a single round TV footage showed the two ings were damaged. age situation is yet," said revival of a long-simmering into the crowd ... They fired children - Mayu Minagawa, Homeless people in evacua­ Kazumasa Sakurai, an official insurgency. into the air and used only clubs . 3. and Yuta Minagawa, 2 - tion centers threw themselves at the Hirokami city hall. Prime Minister Thaksin and rope to tie their hands - that's the normal practice for controlling mobs." Gen. Sirichai Thunyasiri, commander of a task force on security in that region, said the The Olin Distinguished Lecture Series military used only four trucks to transport more than 1,300 detainees, and that they spent more than six hours in the vehicles before arriving at an army camp in a neighborihg province. Thaksin and other Thai offi­ cials have sought to pin part of the blame for the deaths on the The Notre Dame Law School detainees' weakness due to ·dawn-to-dusk fasting during the Muslim holy month of

Ramadan1 saying they died of dehydration or suffocation. Nat ural Law Institute Presents Many relatives wept Wednesday as a police spokesman read out names of the dead outside the Inkayuth­ Borihan army camp in Pattani province. Muslim resident Wadamae Hajehding, 62, traveled 75 miles from the scene of Monday's riot to the army camp in hopes of finding that Epistemological Legalism his 23-year-old son was not among the dead. He said Thailand's security or forces were "too cruel." "They treat us worse than animals," he said. The detainees were among "Truth, Justice, and abdut 2,000 people who clashed with police and sol­ diers outside a police station in Narathiwat province Monday the American Way" while demanding the release of six Muslim militant suspects. At least seven people also were killed in the melee, apparently shot by security forces, and the overall death toll stood Wednesday at 85. Police and soldiers fired Dr. Susan Haack water cannon and tear gas, then shot into the air to try to scatter the crowd. CooperSenior Scholar in Arts & Sciences After subduing the rioters, police and soldiers kicked and Upcoming Lecture Professor of Philosophy in some cases smashed rifle butts into young men as they Professor of Law were forced to slither bare­ chested across a road to the trucks that took them away. Stephen Perry University of Miami Authorities said some rioters were armed. Thaksin said 20 November 9 pistols, seven assault rifles and three hand grenades were recovered at the scene. Thursday, October 28, 2004 The death toll shocked mod­ erate Muslim leaders who accused security forces of 4 p.m. overreacting - a charge they have repeatedly made as the Notre Dame La\.v School Courtroom government has failed to halt violence in the so.uthern provinces near Malaysia. THE OBSERVER page 12 IEWPOINT Wednesday, October 27, 2004 THE OBSERVER America needs a change 1!0. 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Wednesday, October 27, 2004 IEWPOINT page 13 Stop justifying prejudice against homosexuals

Reading the Oct. 13 issue of The because they may or may not follow have to deal with questions about By not doing so, all that is being Observer. I found the letter from Cody· many Catholic beliefs? I doubt anyone whether or not it is safe to hold my accomplished is a policy of hate, injus­ Graeber to be incredibly upsetting. Not would say it is. boyfriend's hand in public instead of just tice, and pain. How would you feel if you only was its portrayal of homosexuality It seems to me that many heterosexual having a girlfriend and never having to were suddenly told your eye color was wrong. but so wen~ his views of how people seem to conceive homosexuals as worry? Likewise, by definition a disorder unacceptable in today's society? Or that homosexuality is being much more sexually active than must cause problems either for the per­ because you and your partner have eyes to be viewed politi- Richard Friedman others. However, I know of no diFect cor­ son or society. As far as I know, most of of that color, you can not marry or see cally and reli­ relation between sexuality and sexual the problems related him as he is dying in giously. To begin, Guest Column acts. I realize that Graeber brought this to homose-xuality are the hospital? Few Graeber states the up when he said that we all should for the persons them­ "How would you feel if you would accept that. cliche phrase that as Catholics we must struggle against this "hyper-sexualiza­ selves - and these were suddenly told your eye Just as we have come distinguish between the person and the tion" of society, but people never try and are caused by soci­ to realize our past act. lie then uses this idea to contradict justify discrimination or intolerance of ety's reaction, not by color was unacceptable in mistakes in our treat­ both Lance Gallop and The Princeton heterosexuals based on their sexual homosexuality. today's society? Or that ment of people of Review. Upon my last reading, however, past. Many who speak because you and your other races, ethnici­ I saw no mention of sexual acts in either. Several bishops and others have tried publicly on this topic ties, religions and Gallop stressed an acceptance of the to justify denying communion to homo­ like to talk about hav­ partner have eyes of that many other things, it homosexual as a human -the person as sexuals based on the reasoning that ing to walk a fine line color, you can not marry or is time for us to truly whole. And he encouraged us to ac<;ept their sexual acts are a sin, but I have between accepting see him as he is accept homosexual this person and the struggles never yet heard of a proposal people for who they people. they go through coming out by to screen out heterosexuals are and going over­ dying in the hospital?" Next time, instead supporting them both on a "... why would based on their sexual actions. board and becoming of trying to justify personal basis and on a larger anyone choose Perhaps the question goes activists or prey to the "gay agenda." prejudice with reli!:{ious or political rhet­ community-wide basis. No a life of down deeper, to a place peo­ Unfortunately, however, this is a com­ oric look inside yourself and think of sexual acts happen with ple prefer not to go (as our pletely biased view. I've been gay for how you would want to be treated. If you either of those things. discrimination, President did when he skirted almost 24 years now aHd out and active were gay, would you want people telling Similarly. The Princeton hardship and this question in the debate). Is both in my free time and in my studies of you something is wrong with you? Or Heview contains no implica­ pressure?" homosexuality a choice? Do homosexuality for almost five and I have would you want them to accept you and tion of sex in the question "Is gay men choose to be attract- yet to find any evidence of this "gay to treat you as their equal and to leave there little discrimination ed to men instead of women? agenda." In fact, all I have found are your personal life, sexual choices and against homosexuals?" To look at that Or is it some kind of disorder to be treat­ confused and hurt people looking for personal relationship with God to your­ question and say that it is okay to say ed? I can state unequivocally that homo­ acceptance and equality. None of the self? I think we would all chose the sec­ "yes" because morally we should not sexuality is not a choice or a disorder. I homosexuals I have met are looking for Dnd. accept homosexual acts is to distort the never chose to be gay and neither did any special privileges, but rather are question and merely attempt to justify a anyone else I know. In fact, the question searching for someone to stop discrimi­ Richard Friedman is a former prejudiced response. If I asked if there is itself is absurd - why would anyone nation and finally put a policy of true Viewpoint columnist and occasionally discrimination against Muslims at Notre choose a life of discrimination, hardship acceptance and love for all of God's crea­ writes guest columns. He can be contact­ DamP would it be justifiable to say "yes" and pressure? Why would I choose to tures into practice. ed at [email protected].

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Voting with a Catholic conscience

I have always tried to vote my Catholic talk about it. While abortion was made an almost common confession in parish­ another 40 million anguished mothers. conscience. This Catholic conscience has legal to give women freedom, they often es across America. Having seen the another countless many who will have led me to vote more often for Democrats become prisoners of the secrecy which heartbreak of so many women, so many some hand in this ongoing tragedy­ than Hepublicans in the past 20 years, shrouds their choice. years after their choice, as a priest I can and I can't. and not because they are exemplars of Tiny, beautiful, innocent human attest to the now clear truth. The The Catholic Church is the only institu­ virtue or represent any Catholic ideal. children, whom our human choice of abortion is bad for tion in this nation which has resolutely Instead, like most people of good con­ nature is wired to protect, women - and not only for opposed the practice of abortion since science, I "hold my nose and vote" for are not the only victims women, but bad for its federal legalization in 197 3. However, the least offensive candidate on the bal­ of this tragedy. Often their boyfriends, the Church has been opposed to abor­ lot. decades after the their future hus­ tion not only for the last 30 years, but Single-issue voting is a poor use of fact, mothers who bands, their pres­ for the last 2000. A Catholic who pub­ judgment. God has given us the capacity have made this ent and future licly professes to oppose his private con­ to think through and weigh complexi­ choice face families. science in order to gain office for him­ ties. Good people led by their conscience their own Anything else self, betrays the fact that he has no arrive at differing conclusions. This is consciences that would do understanding of conscience. It is our why the Catholic Church embraces no in waves of so much sacred inner knowledge of the truth, single party or political ideology. sorrow, damage, and of what is good and evil that tells us Many students have asked me my regret, guilt cause so how we must act publicly, even if it opinion on the coming election. I would and shame much pain means to give our own lives for it. This never presume to violate their con­ when they and endur­ is the Gospel. science by insisting on one candidate see babies ing trauma Ironically, it was Edmund Burke, an over another, but I will manifest my own in would be 18th Century British statesman who lost conscience as we all are preparing to strollers, illegal. his seat in Parliament for taking pro­ vote. see their. The Catholic and pro-Irish positions, who In the history of the wofld, only two former due Church and said, "All that is necessary for evil to tri­ nations have slaughtered 40 million of date on a the Gospel umph is that good [people) do nothing ... " their own people: the Soviet Union calendar, call us to Likewise, it is a shock to consider that under Stalin, and the United States of see others weigh in a all that is necessary for legalized abor­ America under legalized abortion. No about the balance all tion to remain a "right" in our land for election of the past 30 years has been so same age as the various some decades into the future is for good critical as this one for the issue of abor­ their child moral and Catholics, other Christians and all peo­ tion. With as many as three or four of would have practical factors ple of conscience on this issue to ignore nine Supreme Court justices likely to been or look in that go into elect­ their consciences in a single act on a retire from a court already evenly divid­ the eyes of their ing any politician. single day this November. ed on a whole host of cultural-moral children and recall In past years abor­ This year as never before, my con­ issues like abortion and stem-cell the missing sibling. tion had not weighed as science leads me to vote like that single­ research, the next President will have a This trauma from which heavily for me as other issue voter I have held in disdain in the unique opportunity to set the tone of millions of women suffer is life issues, such as the past. But, my advice to anyone who Constitutiqnal Law for then next genera­ now common, but remains virtual- nuclear threat during the Cold War. wishes to hear it, remains the same: tion. On the issue of abortion, he will ly unspoken in public settings. In a soci­ This year I have tried honestly to weigh However you vote, vote your conscience, name those who wili decide if America ety that has dared go public with every in that sacred inner scale of conscience even if it means you have to hold your will give its blessing to another 40 mil­ shame and former taboo, one still the good of a greater care for the poor, nose. lion deaths. remains: the stories of millions of the good of ending capital punishment, Why is abortion so important? women who can bear their troubled the good of being more dovish than Father J. Steele, CSC Abortion is America's dirty vast secret. spirits only in the silence of prayer hawkish in foreign policy, all these Rector, Morrissey Manor This atrocity dwarfs the Holocaust by a before God or before a trusted fdend or goods and more against the evil spectre Chaplain, Campus Ministry factor of six (or by 12 or by 18, depend­ perhaps a priest in a confessional. of another 30 years of legalized abor­ Assistant Holy Cross Vocations Director ing on how you count), yet so few people Today, abortion in the distant past is tion; perhaps another 40 million dead, Ocr. 26 page 14 CENE Wednesday, October 27, 2004 Live! From Notre Dame's campus Regis Philbin ma.kes the most of a weekend visit to his alma mater

ing shows, "A.M. Los Angeles" and If his performance at the Leighton There was footage of Philbiri preparing By MARIA SMITH, CHRISTIE "Temp". and two game shows, "The Concert Hall with the Notre Dame Pops for his benefit concert for the Center for BOLSEN, and MOLLY GRIFFIN Neighbors" and "Almost Anything Goes". Symphony is any reflection of his record­ the Homeless. The brand-new Scene Editor and Assistant Editors He joined Cindy Garvey on New York's ed work, it's probably not worth rushing Performing Arts Center received much "The Morning Show" in 1983, but the out to buy the album for any but a truly admiration on national television as More than almost any top university, show did poorly until Garvey was devoted Philbin fan .. If proceeds from the Philbin gushed about the educational Notre Dame is a school whose loyal fan replaced by Kathie Lee Gifford in 1985. $30 and $100 tickets went towards his and entertainment benefits of the PAC, following has almost reached cult status, The show became nationally syndicated television salary, those might not be even jokingly predicting that the next and talk show host Regis Philbin is one in 1988 under the now well-known worthwhile either. Brando would be trained there. of its favorite sons. name, "Live! With Regis & Kathie Lee", But as a benefit for the Center for the The pace picked up after Short, who The celebrity personality has become a and Philbin was nominated seven times Homeless, the performance was enter­ was funnier off camera than on. joined household name and naturally his fan for his role as a co-host. taining and fully worth the money. Philbin onstage. While Kelly interviewed base grows enormously around the alma · In 1999, Philbin signed on as host for Philbin is not a musical prodigy, but he Judge Judy back in New York, the come- mater to which he still maintains strong the American version of a British game does not lack talent. Old rat-pack . dian helped Philbin keep the Notre ties. show, "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?", favorites suit the wiseacre, who probably Dame audience amused by telling jokes Although Philbin's returns to campus which became hugely successful. It would have fit in admirably among their about Kelly and commenting on Judge always cause excitement, last weekend's cemented Philbin's position as a pop-cul­ ranks. Although he sometimes stretched Judy's outfit. Short was a one-man visit was particularly unique. If having a ture icon and made the query "Is that for a note, charity creates a forgiving cabaret with his dancing around stage, chance to see the famous "Live! with your final answer?" a popular catch audience. Philbin filled in the time and even played for a few impressive Hegis and Kelly" broadcast from Notre phrase. He inked a $20 million deal with between songs with enough stories of his minutes on the piano before insisting Dame campus was not enough, South ABC to continue hosting, which was an early career and audience interactions that he was "too shy" to continue. Bend fans also had a chance to witness unprecedented amount of money for a to entertain any fan. On camera, the two discussed the loss the host's foray into vocal performance game show host. His performance of "Calendar Girls" on Saturday to the Eagles, and elicited in a benefit concert for the Center for In 2001, Kathie Lee Gifford decided to with six women from. the audience who cheers after Short proclaimed that the the Homeless. leave "Live!" to pursue her musical were supposedly called up to see if any Irish were a better team anyway. Off Philbin was born on August 25, 1933, career, and ratings actually went up of them would be a fitting replacement camera, Short asked Philbin questions in and grew up in the South Bronx. He was after her departure and soap star Kelly for Ripa on "Live! with Regis and Kelly" an impromptu interview. named after his father's alma mater. a Ripa was announced as her successor. was an especially good combination of a "Out of all your guests. who's been the Manhattan Jesuit high school. He served "Live! with Regis and Kelly" remains an favorite musical number and Philbin's drunkest?" in the Navy after graduating from the incredibly popular national morning talk particular style. The cheerleaders and leprechaun mas­ University of Notre Dame in 1953 with a show. The entire audience seemed to enjoy cot Edward Lerum rehearsed for their degree in sociology. Philbin's television charm is well the show. Even if they had not, the appearance by leading the crowd in a He began his career in Hollywood known, but his love for old-time croon­ $80,000 raised for the Center for the cheer and lifting Short, who was wear­ working in several entry-level jobs, such ers like Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby is Homeless would clearly make the show ing a green hat and clutching two pom­ as serving as a film-delivery person for less famous. During the benefit concert a success. poms, into a mini-pyramid. KCOP-TV in Los Angeles. At that job, he Sunday night Philbin related how he Philbin concluded his campus visit "You'd tell me if I looked foolish, wrote satirical pieces about the station's used to listen to Crosby while mopping with a live broadcast of "Live! with Regis wouldn't you?" he asked. He also newscasts and tape them on the wall. the floors in the old Huddlemart, where and Kelly" from the Leighton Concert informed Philbin that if he fell, he would Through this work he earned his first he worked for two years while he was a Hall. As soon as Philbin stepped onstage, "take your entire university down with job as a writer in the entertainment student. the audience in the Leighton Concert me." industry. His job as a news and sports Although Philbin had dreams of Hall discovered that the on-camera fun After musical guest Finger Eleven writer for the station led to a series of becoming a singer during the early years keeps rolling long after the cameras played back in New York, Philbin other news and feature jobs in television after his graduation, that career path stop. brought the national spelling bee winner and radio. Eventually, he worked his didn't seem plausible enough to justify Most of Philbin's wisecracking repar­ and South Bend native David Tidmarsh way up to taking on news anchor posi­ his degree. tee with the audience took place behind onstage and challenged him to spell tions. Unbeknownst to many fans, Philbin the scenes, with a Red Bull-caliber ener­ "shillelagh" correctly, which he did. The The first talk show Philbin appeared actually recorded an album of old gy boost provided by guest Martin Notre Dame Glee Club also performed on was "The Regis Philbin Show" on Crosby numbers in 1968 after sponta­ Short's constant tbeatrical antics. the fight song, although their perform­ KGTV in San Diego, and it was from this neously being asked to sing "Pennies Philbin began the program outside to ance was unfortunately cut short by the that the now-famous "host chat" seg­ from Heaven" on the Joey Bishop Show. show off campus sights like the Golden ending of the show. ment that is used to open most of his "It's Time for Regis!" failed to launch a Dome and the Basilica, while sidekick Philbin spent much of his time during talk shows evolved. Philbin couldn't musical career, although his role as Kelly Ripa bantered with him from the the taping pretending to be annoyed afford a writing staff with the small Bishop's sidekick obviously turned out studio in New York. with the crew, which was rushing budget the show was given, so he would more profitably. The next segment, a video montage, around to coordinate his appearances just begin by talking about his own opin­ Philbin has since earned the comfort­ followed Philbin before, during and after with Kelly's. When he requested a tissue ions and experiences instead of working able celebrity status of being able to the Boston College game and was an at one point, he wondered out loud if with a pre-written script to introduce the branch out from his main focus for other entertaining piece that served as a flat­ they had brought him used ones. This rest of the show. This job led to projects that strike his fancy. On Sept. 28 tering advertisement for the university. prompted a crew member to bring him "Philbin's People", which won an Emmy, he released ''When You're Smiling," his The camera crew caught shots of him an entire box, but his good-natured irri­ and discussed current events with a second album of jazz-pop standards. greeting fans, tossing footballs around tation didn't end. variety of well-known personalities. This recording includes favorites like "It the quad; scaring away flocks of ducks "I kill myself for a stinking $500,000 a Philbin took over as the host of Steve Had to be You" and "Cheek to Cheek," as and even visiting his old room in Zahm. show!" he cracked later. Allen's late night talk show, and gained well as duets with Irish tenor Ronan Once there, he found Short dressed as a national exposure as a sidekick on "The Tynan for "Too RaJ Loo RaJ Loo Ral" and student who hadn't quite mastered the Contact Maria Smith at [email protected], Joey Bishop Show". He continued to host his wife Joy for "They Can't Take That "getting down from your bunk bed with­ Christie Boisen at [email protected] and a variety of shows, including two morn- Away From Me." out face-planting" maneuver. Molly Griffin at [email protected]

Regis Philbin, a Notre Dame alumnus and co-host of the popular talkshow "LIVE! with Regis and Kelly," spoke at the pep rally for the football game against Boston College on Oct. 22. During his weekend visit Philbin also performed a concert and taped his half of "LIVE! with Regis and Kelly" from the PAC on Monday. ------~------~------

Wednesday, October 27, 2004 CENE page 15 Second City October performs at PAC Treats Desserts and drinks with The Legendary comedy troupe kept the audience an hint of autumn and a laughing with improve, satire and Martin Short Halloween flavor

By MAUREEN MALLOY Scene Writer

With the end of October fast approaching. a scary movie marathon is the perfect way to get into the Halloween spirit. The basics for this kind of party are simply some horror flicks and snack food, making it easy to organize. If you're ambitious, you can turn your room into a makeshift haunted house with fake spider webs, strings of colored lights, pumpkins and other decora­ tions. Mix up the night's selections with a variety of movies, such as a cheesy one like "Prom Queen" fol­ lowed by the suspenseful "Silence of the Lambs." The food should be sim­ PATRICK RYANffhe Observer ple and easy to eat while everyone is The six members of the traveling cast of The Second City perform a skit together on Friday night. Using a very limited huddled around your TV. number of props, the actors pantomime drinks at a gathering of couples. Try some of these tasty Halloween treats ... they held a mock debate between since the '50s until present time. The By SARAH VABULAS three candidates. none of which really actors sang and danced, while making Double Delicious Halloween Scene Writer represented anyone involved in this fun of the music in each decade. Bars election. This sketch took on a differ­ A few more skits trailed before the 1/2 c Butter Friday night, one of comedy's leg- ent meaning. They seemed simply to closing song. But before anyone could 1 1/2 c Graham cracker crumbs ·,1'endary groups came to Notre Dame's make ·up ridiculo'us stories about the make it out of the theatre, the acts 14 oz Sweetened condensed milk DeBartolo Performing Arts Center, candidates, as well as their positions reappeared for a completely impro-. 12 oz Chocolate chips performing in front of a packed house. on topics important to a presidential vised third act with a special appear­ 1 c Peanut butter chips While the audience was not made election. ance by Martin "Short, who was on wholly of students, The Second City Since they were tackling issues campus this weekend for the football Preheat oven to 350F (325 for glass sketch and improvisational comedy did through humor, the actors moved on to game. Short was paired with one of dish.). In 13x9 baking pan. melt but­ not fall by the wayside for the alumni a mockery of marital counseling and the actor for a skit that poked fun at a ter in oven. Sprinkle crumbs evenly that made their way into the seats of the hilarious miscommunications student missing a final exam. over butter; pour sweetened con­ the Decio Mainstage Theatre. between a husband and a wife that Following the sketch, the actors densed milk evenly over crumbs. Top As the theatre lights came down, can lead to fights. One of their sketch­ paired up to make scenes from sug­ with chips; press down firmly. Bake "Mad World" by Gary Jules - which es talked about how when a woman gestions from the audience about 25-30 min or until lightly browned. one might know from the film "Donnie says one thing, her husband should places and objects that should be in Cool. Cut into bars. Darko" - grew louder, ceasing once understand it as something else. This the mini-skits. Recipe courtesy of "Just Recipes" at The Second City cast assumed their was one of the best skits the entire The Second City provided many www.melborponsti.com positions on the stage. The Second City night, and the audience laughed until laughs and entertainment for the audi­ is currently celebrating its 45th they nearly cried at parts. ence. This was a wonderful opportuni­ Baked Caramel Corn Anniversary, therefore opening the Following that, The Second City par­ ty for Notre Dame to have this talented 1 c Butter show with a song about The Second ticipated in one of their improv games, group of actors perform. 2 c Brown Sugar City and what to expect in their show. where the last line of the prior skit If you missed out on the performance 112 c Corn syrup The Second City is known for taking must be used as the first line for the The Second City is a short drive away 1 ts Salt · on current issues, political and other­ proceeding one. to its Chicago theatre. For further 1/2 ts Baking Soda wise. They certainly lived up to that A few more sketches and improv ses­ information on The Second City or for 1 ts Vanilla reputation. After performing a satire sions followed before the first act con­ tickets to future shows, visit their Web 6 qt Popped Popcorn about reality television shows, the cast cluded to make way for a short inter­ site at http://www.secondcity.com. wasted no time with poking fun at the mission. Melt butter; stir in brown sugar, corn recent Presidential debates, the media The second act began featuring cre­ Contact Sarah Vabulas at syrup and salt. Bring t_o a boil, stir­ and current events. In the second act, ative love songs from each decade [email protected] ring constantly, then boil, without stirring for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in soda and vanilla. - Gradually pour over corn. mix well. Turn into two large, shallow baking pans. Bake at 250 degrees F for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove from oven. Recipe courtesy of "Just Recipes" at www.melborponsti.com 1 shot vodka 1/2 shot Bailey's, Dooley's or a cream liqueur of your choice. Coca-Cola

Swamp Thing Shake vodka and a cream liqueur of your choice with lots of ice in a cock­ tail shaker. Strain into a highball glass with large ice cubes. Fill up with cola. Recipe courtesy of Drinkalizer.com PATRICK RYANffhe Observer Left, two of the troupe members of The Second City perform a skit set in a car. Right, former Saturday Night Live cast Contact Maureen Malloy at mmal­ member Martin Short made a surprise appearance In The Second City show. [email protected] page 16 The Observer + CLASSIFIEDS Wednesday, October 27, 2004

I GOLF I I ~ I Memories of Stewart remain vivid for players

uncontrolled across the came across a rattlesnake on want to dwell on what hap­ Five years after country until it ran out of a dirt path and hit 1-irons at pened five years ago, but you the golfer's death, fuel and plunged into a field it. Ask him about the Ryder don't want to forget." in South Dakota. Cup, and Azinger talks about Anyone who goes- in the his peers reminisce Azinger and Stewart were the music Stewart brought: locker room at Disney cannot partners for the first two "Born in the USA" blared forget Stewart. pro-am rounds at Disney down the hallways of the Past champions have their Associated Press that year. Even though he hotel. own row of lockers. Stewart's shot 71-71, Stewart man­ Tom Lehman remembers, locker has a glass door to lAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. aged to make headlines by too. show its contents - a pair of - Paul Azinger rarely plays speaking in a mock Chinese He delivered a powerful red plus-fours on a hanger, a in a golf tournament without accent on ESPN during a tribute to Stewart during a white shirt with his silhou­ something reminding him of rain delay to retaliate for chilling ceremony before the ette stitched in navy blue. A Payne Stewart, and the comments British golf ana­ start of the '99 Tour white tam-o'-shanter cap is memories were particularly lyst Peter Alliss had made Championship, where an on a hook above white shoes strong during The Funai about the U.S. Ryder Cup eerie fog shrouded the first and a worn glove. A box of Classic at Disney. team. fairway as players sat in golf balls is on the top shelf. Monday marked the five­ "I watched him do it," shock. Lehman tries to have One look at the balls - a year anniversary of the plane Azinger said, smiling and dinner with Stewart's widow, black box of Titleist Tour crash that killed Stewart and shaking his head. "He comes Tracey, every time he comes Prestige, a wound golf ball five others. over to me and says, 'Hey, to Orlando for Bay Hill or now obsolete - was a Disney was the last tourna­ that was pretty funny, huh?' Disney. reminder of how long ago it ment he played. I told him, 'Congratulations, "I think about Payne fairly seems that the reigning U.S. Three days after he missed Payne. You just insulted frequently," Lehman said. "It Open champion died. the cut by one shot, Stewart about 3 billion people."' could be anything- high­ Even more startling was to boarded a private plane for a Azinger remembers the lights of a golf tournament, a see Stewart's son on the meeting on a golf course loose lips, the pranks, the guy in knickers, thinking practice range early last project in Dallas and then to jabs. He remembers their about the Ryder Cup, coming week. Aaron i~ 15, a sopho­ play the Tour Championship favorite fishing spot behind to Orlando, getting on a pri­ more on the junior varsity AP in Houston. The plane lost the fifth hole on the Magnolia vate jet. You don't want to golf team at Olympia High in Payne Stewart lines up a putt .during the cabin pressure and flew course, where they once forget. I don't know if you Orlando. Disney Classic in 1999.

NBA Stnith returns frotn injury to Bobcats to an 82-74 victory

part of the Bobcats' "Cool couldn't make good on his Smith scores 16 School Field Trip," which promise to dunk on O'Neal, a points and chips in rewarded over 15,000 ki<;ls statement he made to rile up from 31 regional cities by giv­ the students when announc­ nine rebounds ing them tickets to the game ing the event last month. for meeting academic But Okafor didn't play very against Miami Heat requirements. much, either, spending a good Activity books were handed deal of time on the. bench as out to the students ahead of coach Bernie Bickerstaff tried Associated Press time, and they had to work on to rest some players while the exercises during timeouts. giving others a chance at CHARLOTTE, N.C. During one lesson on gravi­ extended playing time. Theron Smith scored 16 ty, the Bobcats poured pop­ Okafor was limited to nine points Tuesday to lead the corn from the rafters down minutes and Primoz Brezec, Charlotte Bobcats to their onto a section of students. who has emerged as a fan second win of the preseason, It made for a much looser favorite through the first few an 82-74 victory over the atmosphere - even for a pre­ preseason games, was in Miami Heat. season game - with students street clothes. Smith, who missed the first behind the bench screaming The early tipoff may have five preseason games with an at Charlotte's Brevin Knight benefited the Bobcats, who injured left knee, came off the for an autograph as he waited are built around younger bench to shoot 6-for-11. He for an inbound pass_. players. added nine rebounds. "After the game," he yelled Although they trailed 20-18 Melvin Ely added 14 points, back with a smile. at the end of the first quarter, Tamar Slay had 12 and Steve The largest cheers were they closed the first half with Smith scored 11 for the reserved for Shaquille O'Neal, a 15-6 run to take a 45-34 Bobcats. who didn't play, but received lead into the break. Dwyane Wade led Miami shrieks and applause when he Miami, which had been AP with 15 points. Michael came onto the court before turnover-free in the first Wizards' Gilbert Arenas, Jon Smith and Brendan Haywood, cen­ Doleac added 13 and Rasual the game. quarter, had five in the sec­ ter rear, overwhelm Charlotte Bobcats' Omar Cook, center, at Butler scored 13. His absence meant ond quarter to contribute to the basket during a preseason game. The game began at 11 a.m., Charlotte star Emeka Okafor its halftime deficit.

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During the 2004-05 academic year, the 40th anniversary of President Lyndon Johnson's speech at Howard University that articulated the rationale for affirmative action and announced his intention to issue Executive Order 11246 will occur. In recognition of this milestone in American History and the University of Notre Dame's leadership in the struggle to preserve this important institution throughout the past four decades, African and African American Studies announces "Rethinking Affirmative Action: Diversity, Racial Preferences, and Restitution."

Fall2004 Spring 2005

Title: ~when Affirmative Action was White: An Untold Title: ''What is Wrong with the Affirmative Action Debate?" --- Story of Racial IneQuality in America" Presenter: Patrick L Mason, Associate Professor of Economics and Presenter: Ira Katznelson. Ruggles Professor of Political Director of African American Studies, florida State University Science and History, Columbia University Date and Time: Monday, January 31, 2 to 4 p.m. Date and Time: Thursday, October 28, 2004, 2 to 4 p.m. Location: TBA Location: DeBartolo Hall, Room 102 Title: "The Politics of Affirmative Action after the Michigan Cases" -- Title: "Ending 'Jane Crow': How Women's Workplace Presenter: linda Faye Williams, Associate Professor of Political Science, Affirmative Action Activism in the 1970s Changed University of Maryland -College Park AmericaH Date and Time: Monday, February 28, 2005, 2 to 4 p.m. Presenter: Nancy Maclean, Associate Professor of History Location: TBA and African American Studies, Northwestern University Title: "Understanding the Racial Achievement Gap in Suburban Schools" Date and Time: Thursday, November 11, 2004, 2 to 4 p.m. Presenter: Ron Ferguson, Lecturer on Public Policy at the Kennedy School Location: DeBartolo Hall, Room 102 of Government, Harvard University Date and Time: Thursday, March 31, 2005, 2 to 4 p.m. Principal support for these talks has ooen provided by the Location: TBA Henkels Lectum Fund administered by the Institute for Scholarship in the liberal Arts, College of Arts and LettetS. Title: "The Ironies of Affirmative Action in the Posf Civil Rights Era" Co-sponsors: Departments of History and Socioklgy, Graduate School Presenter: John Skrentny, Professor of Sociology, University of California­ of Arts and Scloncoo, Institute for Educational Initiatives, Multicultural Student Programs and Services, Office of Undergraduate Admiss3ons, San Diego Program In American Oem0~ page 18 The Observer + SPORTS Wednesday, October 27, 2004'

NBA MLB Utah suffers a 97-86 Slugger Museum auctioning items

tor. The museum's wish list fact that it could have been loss to Philadelphia The public auction includes a complete set of bats used by Joe Jackson adds to takes place on Nov. 6 from every slugger in the 500- the mystique. If there was home run club. proof it was Joe Jackson's "It just makes sense for us to game bat - one that he used Associated Press trade things, like you do base­ in games - with his autograph ball cards," Jewell said. "In a on it, we'd be talking about trade. if there's something millions of dollars." LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The you're lacking, you look at The Thorpe bat still has a Louisville Slugger Museum is what you've got that someone ring of black handle tape. ball having a rummage sale. else might be interested in and marks on the barrel and two A Hall of Fame-caliber collec­ that helps you acquire new small cobbler's nails ham­ tion of bats, balls, photos and things. mered into the end. Thorpe other items will be up for bid­ "We look at our collection believed tlw n ai Is would ding at a public auction at the and we know there are some strengthen the bat and had museum on Nov. 6. Many of the holes in it. We need to.stay them inserted at a shop strm~ in items were dredged from a fresh and vital." Ohio. warehouse and lile cabinets in The Jackson bat ligures to be Thorpe was stripped of' tlw the basement of the Hill erich & the auction's highlight. Cracked two gold medals he won at the Bradsby Co.'s downtown muse­ on the handle and worn on the 1912 Olympics because he had um and factory, where the barrel, the bat has Jackson's signed a s-emipro contract trademark bats still are manu­ signature along the hitting area before the games. lie signpd factured. in bold ink. Bushing said the with the New York Giants in Marquee items include item likely will draw a price 1913 and played in the majors Louisville Sluggers handled by "deep in the six figures." for six seasons. The bat dates "Shoeless" Joe The bat was from between 1917 and 1920. Jackson, Ty acquired from Like the Jackson bat, the - Cobb. Jim "There are things so the estate of Thorpe model was consigned to Thorpe and Babe unique in this Syd Smith, the auction from outside tlw Ruth. The collec­ auction that have Jackson's museum. tion also includes teammate and The gem of the museum's AP a ball signed by never been publicly close friend. contributions is a bat used by Philadelphia's Corliss Williamson, left, runs Into Utah's Carlos both Ruth and sold" Bushing said Cobb, circa 1911-15, with Boozer as he gets a shot off In the first half Tuesday. Lou Gehrig, a there's no grease-pencil markings made Cleveland proof Jackson on the side. The markings were David Bushing guard, and Kenny Thomas will Indians jersey used the bat, not made by Cobb. but by Associated Press be the other starters for worn by Satchel expert but it is the llenry Morrow, Ilillerich & Philadelphia's season-opener Paige and a let­ only known Bradsby's receiving agent in PIIILADELPIIIA - Allen Nov. 3 against Boston. ter handwritten one auto­ Cobb's era. Iverson scored 19 points, and Philadelphia (6-1) used its by Ruth with six of his signa­ graphed by the enigmatic When a player returned a bat Kyle Korver hit four 3-pointers seventh different starting line­ tures at the bottom. Jackson, who batted .356 in to the factory, Morrow wrote and added 15 points to lead the up in seven exhibition games. "There are things so unique 1908-20. Although acquitted by the date, the player's name and Philadelphia 7 6ers to a 97-86 This one, though, is going to in this auction that have never a jury on charges he helped fix the city or team where the bat preseason victory over the Utah stick. been publicly sold," said David the 1919 World Series, Jackson originated. Bushing said tlw Jazz on Tuesday night. The new roles weren't reflect­ Bushing, a bat expert and was banned from baseball in markings increase the bat'.s The Sixers played their first ed in minutes or production. authenticator. "It's going to be 1921 by commissioner value. which he guessed at game with coach Jim O'Brien's Green played 24 minutes and quite an event for collectors." Kenesaw Mountain Landis and between $100,000 and new lineup and rotation. scored 13 points while McKie Proceeds from the auction never made the Hall of Fame. $125,000. Glenn Robinson and Samuel played 16 minutes, missed all will create a fund the museum "I don't know if the Jackson "Side-writing in the world of Dalembert were dropped from three shots from the floor and will use to obtain other base­ bat is the star of the show, but bat collecting is as good as a Philadelphia's starting lineup had one point. ball artifacts, said Anne Jewell, it's definitely going to be in the letter of authenticity," Bushing when O'Brien announced he Dalembert scored seven the museum's executive direc- top five," Bushing said. "The said. put the first stamp on his new points in 24 minutes, and team. Jackson finished with four O'Brien. named veterans points in 17 minutes. Iguodala Aaron McKie and Marc Jackson scored 10 points in 31 minutes. and rookie Andre lguodala to Iverson pumped his fist and the starting lineup. McKie beat jumped off the bench during a Low Rate Auto Loansl out Willie Green to be the nifty, off-balance layup by starter at shooting guard, Iguodala in the second half. Iguodala gets Robinson's old Andrei Kirilenko led the Jazz spot at small forward, and (3-3) with 14 points and Carlos Jackson takes over from Boozer added 10. Dalembert at center. "The Sixers went 34-for-44 Iverson, who will play point from the line, while the Jazz ·- guard rather than shooting shot 27-for-33. Men's Basketball Walk-On Tryouts Thursday, October 28, 2004 Main Arena (Joyce Center) 7:00PM • Bring your gear ready to practice • Practice will be run by The same rate on new Head Coach Mike Brey and or used-leaves our 0 competition in the dust. NOTRE DAME the Irish Staff FEDERAL CREDIT UNION You can bank on us • Any questions please call to be better the office at 1-6225 574/631-8222 • www.ndfcu.org Wednesday, October 27, 2004 The Observer + SPORTS page 19

NBA Tim_berwolves rem_ain favorites with several returning players

NBA's highest-scoring trio last Associated Press season and led the Wolves to the Western Conference finals, MINNEAPOLIS The where they lost in six games to Minnesota Timberwolves are the Los Angeles Lakers. But among the favorites in the ·cassell barely played in that Western Conference, largely ·series because of a hip injury because all the key players are that caused painful back spasms. back from last season's team Cassell is convinced the out­ that nearly made the NBA come would've been different Finals. had he been healthy. But with a week to go until the "I know for a fact we'd be cele­ regular season, two of their brating our first championship in biggest stars - Latrell Sprewell the city right now," Cassell said. and Sam Cassell - have raised Cassell, never one to bite his doubts about their long-term tongue, thinks the Wolves need futures with the team. And Wally to pay more if they want to keep Szczerbiak has made it clear he him and Sprewell, who wasn't wants a bigger role. available to reporters after prac­ Cassell and Sprewell, who tice Tuesday. form Minnesota's "Big Three" Neither Sprewell's agent, with league MVP Kevin Garnett. Robert Gist, nor Timberwolves want contract extensions. owner Glen Taylor immediately Sprewell has publiely said he returned phone messages seek­ wants an extension before next ing comment. Cassell's agent, the opener against New York or Charles Tucker, couldn't immedi­ he'll ask for a sign-and-trade ately be reached. deal after the season or become Kevin McHale, Minnesota's a free agent. Cassell was upset vice pre~ident of basketball enough about not getting an operations, has said he also extension that he skipped the wants to get Sprewell an exten­ team's media day and first day of sion before the season starts. training camp. Sprewell is due to make $14.6 "Me and Spree, we deserve million this season. Last week, extensions," Cassell said this he told the St. Paul Pioneer Press week. ''There's no other way to he doesn't want to take a pay AP say it. You can't sugarcoat it." cut, but at 34, the Wolves could Minnesota's Latrell Sprewell drives to the basket around Atlanta Hawks' AI Harrington In a pre­ The Big Three formed the be hesitant to oblige. season game Oct. 14. Minnesota defeated Atlanta 99-96.

MLB COLLEGE FOOTBALL Francona is not getting con1fortable Brezina etnotionally walks away from. gam.e

Not that it's easy to accept. Georgia Tech player Football runs in the family, suffered from disease most notably with his father. Greg Brezina was a linebacker that causes narrowing for the Atlanta Falcons in the 1960s and '70s. His son of spinal cord yearned to follow the same career path. Associated Press "It's been real tough," Brad said, struggling to hold back ATLANTA - Brad Brezina the tears. "This is something feels just fine, which might be I've had a passion for since I the worst part of all. was a kid. It's just one of those If he wants to lift weights, go things you grow up wanting to right ahead. If there's a pickup do." game down at the basketball After starting his college - court, he's in. career on the defensive line, He just can't do the one thing Brezina shifted to offense this he loves more than anything _ season. He earned a starting play football for Georgia Tech. job and seemed to have a "I went and ran the other bright future. · day. I'm in shape. I feel good," One jarring hit against AP Brezina said. "My body feels Miami changed all that. Boston manager Terry Francona answers questions at a news conference on Tuesday at perfectly fine to go out there Brezina has watched the Busch Stadium. and practice. It's tougher when play on film. He was doing all I think about it in that regard." the right things as he prepared Associated Press the day Francona signed a Tuesday night. "You can With a heavy heart, he has to block a linebacker - head contract. understand why I never get had to walk from the sport that up, shoulders back - but he ST. LOUIS - Terry Francona In Philadelphia, during his too confident." took his father all the way to knew right away that some­ knows better than to get com­ only previous stop as a big­ Self-deprecation is a lost art the NFL. Brezina, a sophomore thing was wrong. Crumpling to fortable. league manager, Francona left in the major leagues, but who started the first four the turf at Bobby Dodd He may have been sitting on the ballpark one day to find Francona could be the man to ·games of the season at offen­ Stadium, Brezina couldn't top of the world, just one win somebody had slashed his revive it. With one more victo­ sive guard, had little choice move his arins or legs for a away from bringing the World tires - on Fan Appreciation ry, he becomes living proof after experts on both coasts few frightening seconds. Series trophy back to a town Day, no less. that nice guys don't always diagnosed a genetic condition "It's something I would not that has waited 86 torturous But that wasn't the only rea­ finish last. that causes a narrowing of the want to do again," he said years to throw itself a party, son why, even after his Red That was the rap against spinal cord. somberly. but the Red Sox manager Sox pulled steadily away to a him in Philly, where Francona If he continued to play, one Still, reality didn't set in hardly needed reminding how 3-0 lead over the St. Louis strung together an unimpres­ good lick in the right spot immediately. Brezina regained precarious that perch can be. Cardinals in the best-of-seven sive 285-363 mark before could have left him paralyzed the feeling in his limbs and He might be the last man in series, Francona fidgeted in being chased out of town in from the neck down. wanted to go back in the game. baseball, in fact, who needs to the dugout and nervously 2000 amid talk that his own "''m not going to be stupid He thought it was merely a hear how this can be a fickle shifted the plug of chewing players ran him over. about this," Brezina said. "I "stinger" - a jarring of the game. gum in his mouth from cheek But that was the strange had to look at all my angles, spine that is common in foot­ Hi's predecessor iri Boston to cheek. thing about his rebirth in but when you get reports from ball, causing temporary paral­ was fired after getting within "Anybody ever seen me play Boston. The very same quali­ two experts in the field, you're ysis in extreme cases. a game of the World Series, so when I was a player?" ties that made him a patsy in not going to overlook it by any Wisely, the trainers recog­ there was never any doubt Francona asked reporters one clubhouse made him a means. There's no doubt this is nized that his condition was how the job description read after Boston's 4-1 win hero in another. the right decision." more serious. page 20 The Observer + SPORTS Wednesday, October 27; 2004

GOLF ABC to bring Azinger, Faldo to the broadcasting booth

early in the season (Pebble can do a million things produc­ viewer might subliminally tained. But consciously, you The two last faced Beach) and in the spring tion-wise, and the average notice or might be more enter- really notice the announcers." each other in a close (Wachovia, Byron Nelson, Memorial). NBC has the fewest Ryder cup final tournaments. but scores with International Study Pr·ograms the Florida swing, the U.S. 152 Hurley Butlding Op~n and the Ryder Cup. Associat

COLLEGE FOOTBALL Purdue needs a win after last two straight losses

ranks 1 05th in the nation Associated Press against the pass. "There are not a lot of defens­ WEST LAFAYETTE. Ind. - es in the nation comparable to Northwestern might not have Wisconsin and Michigan, but Michigan's pedigree or (Northwestern's) front four is Wisconsin's lofty ranking in the good," quarterback Kyle Orton AP Top 25. but that hasn't said. "It will be nice to see a dif­ stopped No. 17 Purdue from ferent style of defense where calling Saturday's game against they're not going to get up in the Wildcats the biggest of the your face ·and jam and hold year. you." The Boilermakers (5-2, 2-2 The Boilermakers have Big Ten) are reeling after drop­ expressed frustration with a ping two heartbreakers in a perceived lack of pass interfer­ row at home to the Badgers and ence penalties called by offi­ Wolverines. cials. Purdue's best start -since 1945 "It's part of the rules, and it's now seems like a distant memo­ not being enforced," Tiller said ry for a team that ·is suddenly plainly. "To say I'm not happy desperatr. just to get a victory. with this would. be an under­ "We need to find a way to win statement." a football game. if that's possi­ After catching 35 passes for ble," Purdue coach Joe Tiller 568 yards and 11 touchdowns said. "And we think it is." in the first five games, star The 13oi1Prmakers could not receiver Taylor Stubblefield has - ask for better timing to play been manhandled over the last Northwestern (3-4. 2-2). Purdue two. managing just four catches has defeated "the Wildcats seven for 50 yards and no scores. straight timPs. only once by a The physical Wisconsin and margin less than eight points. Michigan secondaries dared AP And finally, after facing two of officials to throw the flag, and it Michigan's Michael Hart, top, flips over Purdue's Kyle Smith on his way to a first down that set up the best defenses in the country worked. the winning field goal in the fourth quarter on Oct. 23. Michigan defeated Purdue 16-14. in consecutive weeks. Purdue's Tiller expects to see more of high-powered offense finally the same the rest of the season. you're playing against Purdue, Their secondary plays prima­ see a lot of man-to-man cover­ gets a breather against a "I suspect every team will try wouldn't you do it? I would." rily in zone schemes, and Orton age ori Saturday in Evanston, Northwestern defense that that against us," Tiller said. "If The Wildcats may not. said he would be surprised to Ill.

Notre Dame Opera AUDITIONS Wife's illness affects Smith's outlook spective on life. The Mayo Clinic confirmed the Audition dates: October 29, 2004 Associated Press "Di has kept us positive," diagnosis. Smith said. "And I guess I just Unwilling to accept that 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm EAST LANSING, Mich. - refused to believe what we .determination. the Smiths Michigan State coach John L. were being told. You go from turned elsewhere. Smith sat in his office last terminal to a feeling that we The team from the University SIGN UP IN CROWLEY HALL RM. 105 week contemplating football - can handle this - so you go of Michigan Medical Center and life. from a dark day to a sunny determined the tumor could be OR CONTACT JOHN RILEY-SCHOFIELD He has had plenty of big day." of the desmoid variety, which questions related to both this Smith, preparing his is far less threatening. About 631-5175 season, because his wife was Spartans (4-3, 3-1 Big Ten) for two weeks ago, a team at Auditions will be held in the Annenberg Auditorium, diagnosed with cancer. Saturday's game against No. Boston's Dana-Farber Cancer basement of the Snite Museum of Art. Diana Smith first got the 12 Michigan (7-1, 5-0). has Institute agreed. news this summer, after a mixed feelings about his A desmoid tumor probably large tumor was removed from archrival these days. It was a would reappear at the same Please bring one prepared aria or song (from memory) her colon during emergency University of Michigan medical spot and grow more slowly. It and music for the pianist. An accompanist will be provided. surgery. The first diagnosis team that gave the Smiths also would be more treatable Opera performance dates are April 8 - 9, 2005 was that her case was termi­ their best news in four months. with drugs. nal. But better news followed, At first, doctors told the 55- A colon exam earlier this giving the Smiths hope, and year-old Diana Smith she had month "looked good," Smith giving the typically upbeat, a stromal tumor a rare but said. The worst consequence ALL ARE INVITED! . high-energy coach a new per- typically fatal type of cancer. for Diana Smith has been some anemia, but she hasn't missed -- a Spartans road trip this sea­ :E:e~~~~~- son. She even made the fami­ ly's July trip to Africa, where <>~d....<>m~::a:.-f~IS~ ::i..tS~ m<> ;at I I ~IS c:I.::i..~IS~::rll. the 55-year-old coach climbed ..LV...I...::i..~~<><::.h.. 15~~~-t.f::i..:lr.a..c:I.~""t- Mount Kilimanjaro. "She's just gone on with life," Smith said. "She's out every Its true. day, taking care of every­ thing." - Okdomerfest is the place to be Diana Smith protects her pri­ vacy and typically does not do interviews. But her husband Wednesday night. says her positive attitude has helped him stay upbeat. The illness also has sparked some personal reflection for Smith. well-known for his humor and affection for his players. The Smiths. marfied 34 years with three adult chil­ dren, are both from Idaho Falls, Idaho. But they haven't had a well-defined home since .Smith began his college coach­ ing career as a graduate assis­ tant at Weber State in 1971. Assistant coaching jobs fol­ lowed at Montana, N eva.da. Idaho, Wyoming and Washington State. Smith became Idaho's head coach in 1989, and led programs at sponsored by the german dub. nd_edu( ...... grl/germdub_hfm Utah State and Louisville brought to you by the student union board. SUB.ND.EDU before moving to Michigan GUt) State after the 2002 season.

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Women's Soccer Top 25 WORLD SERIES team record 1 North Carolina 15·0·1 2 NOTRE DAME 16·0·1 3 Penn State 14·1-1 4 Virginia 13·2·1 5 Portland 15·3·0 6 UCLA 11·5·0 7 Princeton 12·1·0 8 Santa Clara 11-4·2 9 Kansas 15·3·0 10 Washington 12·3·1 11 Tennessee 11-3·2 12 Florida Slate 12·4·1 13 Florida 12·3·3 14 Texas A&M 13·5·0 15 Duke 12·5·0 16 Auburn 13·2·2 17 Ohio State 11·3·3 18 Stanford 10·4-2 19 California 9·4·2 20 West Virginia 4·4·0 21 Connecticutt 14·5·0 22 Clemson 10·6·0 23 Texas 11·5·1 24 Maryland 7·4·3 25 Illinois 11-4·2

Men's Soccer Top 25 team record 1 UNC-Greensboro 14·0·1 2 NOTRE DAME 12·2·2 3 (tie) Creighton 12·2·0 3 (tie) Virginia 13·2·0 5 Indiana 11·3·1 6 UCLA 9·2·2 AP 7 Southern Methodist 12·3·0 Boston Red Sox leftfielder Manny Ramirez pokes a single to drive In centerflelder Johnny Damon during the fifth 8 New Mexico 11-1·1 Inning of Boston's 4-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals In game three of the World Series. 9 IJC-Santa Barbara 12-2·1 10 Washington 10·3·2 11 Wake Forest 9·3·1 12 St. John's 9·3-4 Red Sox one gatne frolll breaking cur~e 13 Santa Clara 11·3·0 14 Maryland 10·4·1 by the surprising show of the majors in wins this a team record with their 15 Duke 13·3·0 Associated Press 16 Boston College 1·3·1 defense, Boston cruised year and claiming the ulti· seventh straight postsea­ 17 James Madison 13·1·1 ST. LOUIS - Get ready, past St. Louis 4-1 Tuesday mate prize. son win. bettering the 18 California 9·3·2 Boston. There's no other night for a 3-0 lead and left Derek Lowe will try to streak of six capped ofT by 19 VIrginia 9·4-1 outcome now: Pedro a crowd that loves its finish it off Wednesday Babe Ruth's win in the 20 Commonwealth 8·3·5 Martinez. Manny .Ramirez Cardinals booing the home night, with Jason Marquis 1916 Series. 21 Penn State 7·3·2 and the Red Sox will either team. starting Game 4 for St. That Martinez won was 22 South Florida 10·5·1 win the World Series or Until this October, it was Louis. hardly amazing. That 23 (tie) Seton Hall 6·3·5 add another historic col­ considered almost impossi­ Pitching a day after his Boston's defense con­ 23 (tie) Memphis 10·3-1 lapse to their legend. ble for any baseball team 33rd birthday, Martinez tributed was downright 25 Old Dominion 10·3-2 They'll either reverse to recover from such a threw seven innings of shocking. The Curse that's plagued deficit in the postseason. shutout ball, holding the The Red Sox made eight the team since 1918 or No one had ever done it - limp Cardinals to three hits errors and still won the they'll fall apart, just as that is, until the Red Sox and retiring his final 14 first two games. AVCA Volleyball Top 25 they did the last four times bounced back to stun New batters. This time, they were they got this close. York in the AL champi­ Ramirez put Martinez flawless in the field - and team record Martinez made his long· onship series. ahead with a first-inning maybe even better than 1 Washington 17·0 awaited Series debut a spe­ And now, after being only homer and the three-time that. 2 Minnesota 20·2 cial one, bailed out when three outs away from get· Cy Young winner held it, Ramirez threw out Larry -- 3 Hawaii 18·0 Ramirez and David Ortiz ting swept last week, helped by superb defense Walker at the plate from 4 Nebraska 17-1 did as much damage w!th Boston is on the verge of and shaky baserunning. left field to end the first 5 Southern Cal 12·3 their arms as bats. Backed sweeping the club that led Added up. the Red Sox set inning. 6 Penn State 11·2 1 Ohio State 19·1 8 Florida 18·2 g Colorado State 16·2 10 Texas 17-2 IN BRIEF 11 Stanford 15·5 - 12 UCLA 13·5 Foster latest Pacer bitten by Foster's injury is the latest to hit a Giants fan. 13 California 13·5 injury bug the front court. Forward/center Sore thigh forces Federer's 14 Saint Mary's (CA) 11-7 INDIANAPOLIS - Indjana Pacers Jermaine O'Neal could be held out of withdrawal 15 Texas A&M 17-2 center JefT Foster will have hip sur­ the remaining preseason games with BASEL, Switzerland - Roger 16 Tennessee 12·5 gery Wednesday and is expected to a nagging ligament strain in his left Federer pulled out of the Swiss 17 UTah 19·2 miss four to six weeks, further foot, and rookie David Harrison has Indoors after hurting his left thigh in 18 Kansas State 16·3 depleting the team's front court. missed time with a shoulder injury. a practice session Tuesday, while santa Clara 19 14·4 Foster is scheduled to undergo Man sentenced in baseball Taylor Dent and Paradorn 20 UC Santa Barbara 14·3 arthroscopic surgery on his right hip. rivalry. shooting Srichaphan exited with upset losses. 21 Illinois 14·5 He has been hampered by the injury LOS ANGELES - A man was sen­ The top-ranked Federer will need 22 San Diego 14-4 tenced Tuesday to 50 years to life in to rest up to two weeks and could 23 Louisville 18·2 since before training camp, but did­ prison for shooting a man to death in miss the Paris Masters and season~ 24 Arizona 12·7 n't believe it to be serious until it 25 Florida A&M 17-2 flared up this week. a Dodger Stadium parking lot after ending Tennis Masters Cup, which "It's a clean-out type thing, not a an argument. starts Nov. 17 in Houston. tightening thing or reattachment Pete Marron, 20, was convicted in As a kid, Federer was a ball boy at deal," Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said August of first-degree murder in the this tournament, which he's never Tuesday. "But it is weight bearing. So Sept. 19, 2003, killing of Marc· won. we'll just have to see." Antenorcruz, 25. The jury also found "This is a huge disappointment for His emergence as a legitimate hus­ Marron guilty of using a handgun in me, clearly," said Federer, the first around the dial tler and rebounder played a big role the attack. man since 1988 to win three Grand in the Pacers' success last season. He Prosecutors said Marron shot Slam titles in a season. "But all I can WORLD SERIES averaged 6.1 points and 7.4 Antenorcrilz during a dispute near do is wait again until next year." Boston at St. Louis 7 p.m., FOX rebounds in his first season as a the end of a game between the The man who replaced him in the starter. Dodgers and San Francisco Giants. draw. Bohdan Ulihrach, reached the POKER Scot Pollard, who has looked sharp Pqlice said the shooting apparently second round when Luis Horna quit in the preseason, will fill Foster's involved fan rivalry. Antenorcruz with lower back pain after losing the World Series of Poker 6:30 p.m. ESPN spot in the starting lineup. was described by family members as first set 6-1. ---~---~------

Wednesday, October 27, 2004 The Observer + SPORTS page 23

NFL Titans' plan to avoid rebuilding is unraveling

admitted. Associated Press General manager Floyd Reese took over this franchise in NASHVILLE, .Tenn. - Six 1994, forced to rebuild a playoff hours before kickoff, doctors team torn apart by the NFL's removed Shad Meier's appen­ new salary cap. He watched his dix. leaving the Tennessee Houston Oilers go 2-14 that Titans with only one healthy season. tight end: rookie Ben Troupe. Since 1995, Reese and Fisher That forced coaches to scrap have worked with a simple phi­ all plays with two tight ends, a losophy: build through the staple of the offense, and drop draft, identify a core of top plays specially designed for players each season, let pricey Troupe to use his physical skills veterans leave and rely on the and minimize his inexperience. coaching staff to teach the After the last-minute changes, youngsters. the Titans lost for the first time The strategy led to a 56-24 to the team that replaced them record from 1999 to 2003, with in Houston. the Texans. an AFC championship and play­ "Every week, there's some­ off berths in four of the five sea­ thing wrong injury-wise, and sons. it's very frustrating," Steve But the Titans, crunched by McNair said. the cap, made too many wrong The Titans thought they could moves this offseason, and they sneak under the salary cap this are paying for it. year. rely on the draft to restock They let Jevon Kearse and the roster and avoid the Robaire Smith leave for big rebuilding other teams in simi­ money in Philadelphia and lar situations faced. Houston, respectively, and tried So much for those plans. to replace them by drafting five Now the franchise that defensive linemen. entered 2004 tied for most wins Kearse now has four sacks in since 1999 is trying to salvage a Philadelphia and has been a season that started with Super defensive catalyst in the Eagles' Bowl dreams and is being 6-0 start. His Tennessee undermined by injuries and replacements have been so inexperience. ineffective Fisher had to switch "It's kind of a new situation Kevin Carter back from tackle Tennessee's wide receiver Eddie Berlin, middle, throws down a cup of Ice In the closing moments for us," coach Jeff Fisher to end. of his team's 20-10 loss to Houston on Oct. 17.

Colts wish to itnprove returns and coverage

AP Jacksonville's kicker Josh Scobee kicks the winning field goal to defeat Indianapolis last Sunday. The Jaguars won 27-24.

Associated Press better. At one point, Dominic Rhodes fielded a kickoff in the INDIANAPOLIS Tony end zone, hesitated, started to Dungy sounds the same warn­ come out then downed it just ing message each week: To before stepping on the goal reach the Super Bowl, the line. Indianapolis Colts have to get And then there was the kick better on offense and defense. coverage. After Sunday's 27-24 loss to Jacksonville's average drive Jacksonville, Dungy has a new started at the 35, the Colts' at concern: Improving kickoff their own 17. - coverage and kickoff returns. Of the Colts' five kickoffs. the Six games into the season, Jaguars were backed inside the Colts are ranked No. 32 in their own 30 once - when kickoff in coverage and 15th in they started at their own 26 on the AFC in kickoff returns. It's the opening possession of the clearly not what Dungy second half. expected after dedicating That must get better this about a quarter of all training week when the Colts face one camp practices exclusively to of the NFL's most dangerous special teams. returners, Dante Hall. - "We're last in the AFC in "Teams are doing a lot of dif­ both. and that's hard to do," ferent things to them, spread­ Dungy said. "On Sunday, we ing the blocking units out, not looked like we did not practice letting him catch it on the run. at all. It looked like the first things like that," Dungy said. day of training camp." "They're not giving him those There will likely be a special batting practice-type returns. emphasis placed on the kick­ But with Dante Hall. we've got ing game this week after to kick better and return bet­ Sunday's dreadful perform­ ter. too." ance. The Colts could be helped by It started when James the possible return of kick Mungro fielded the opening returner Brad Pyatt, who kickoff at the Colts 13 and took missed Sunday's game after one step to his left - out of re-injuring his right ankle in bounds. Things didn't get any practice last week. page 24 The Observer + SPORTS Wednesday, October 27, 2004

COLLEGE FOOTBALL MLB Keady's final days Ex-Yankees accept probation Probation concerns at Purdue begin bullpen brawl that at Purdue this season. He's stiH occurred in 2003 Associated Press very much involved in the day­ to-day operations. and it is still Associated Press WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - his team. Gene Keady's final days as When asked if it would get BOSTON - Two former New York Yankees who got into a coach at Purdue have begun. awkward bf~tween the coach of Keady is in his 25th and last the present and the coach of brawl with a Fenway Park season as head of the the future if Painter stepped on groundskeeper during the Boilcrrnakcrs. but he's not feel­ his toes. Keady replied. "There 2003 American League ing sentinwntal ... yet. won't be any toe-stepping. Championship series agreed "It's the same as usual. busi­ because I'm running the show." Tuesday to serve six months ness as usual." Keady said Painter could not have of probation and perform 50 Tuesday at Purdue's annual agrP.ed more. hours of community service. media day. "It's uncharted waters that Pitcher .Jeff Nelson and out­ "It's nice to know this will be this is happening. but we're fielder Karim Garcia accepted my last nwdia day," he joked. familiar with each other." the deal just before the case "Then~ are a lot Painter said. "I was scheduled to go to trial. of 'lasts' happen­ am his assistant. · The deal also calls for the ing these days." "It's nice to know It's not a dual players to be evaluated for Arter this sea­ this will be my last role. It's a dicta­ possi'bie anger management counseling. son. Knady will media day." torship." step aside and One that has, If they meet the require­ hand the head for the most part. ments and stay out of trouble, job to former Gene Keady been successful the assault and battery Boilermaker Purdue coach over the last 24 charges will be dismissed. Matt Painter, seasons. But "While sufficient evidence who was hin•d Keady is looking exists to prove the case from Southern for something beyond a reasonable doubt. AP Illinois in thn offseason to serve better than last year's 17-14 the conduct Of Nelson and From left, former New York Yankees outfielder Karim Garcia and Garcia does not merit crimi­ as an assistant for one year season that included a 7-9 former Yankees pitcher Jeff Nelson listen to the specifics of a nal convictions," the district bcfon~ taking over. record in Big Ten play. court agreement on Tuesday. Judging by his demeanor on There is reason for optimism. attorney's office said in a Tuesday. Keady couldn't be as Purdue lost nine games by statement. ALCS last October. the fight revealed that happier with the situation. five points or less, including Charges were dropped last The groundskeeper sued the Williams' most serious "It's been gn•at. Matt's been a four by one point. week against players for injuries were inflicted by - great addition," Keady said. "We had five injuries." Keady Paul Williams, "The conduct of more than other players who jumped 25. of Derry, $33,000. into the fracas. and not by "It's been a smooth transition. said. plainly. "We don't think Nelson and Garcia It's been enjoyable." that should be a problem this. N.H., a part-time He said the Nelson and Garcia. Keady said adding Painter year." groundskeeper does not merit fig h t I eft h i m "It'd be nice of you guys to and Paul Lusk. who served One thing Keady has tried to who got into the criminal with a crooked write that," Nelson told a fight with the nose; broken reporter as he walked out or under Painter at Southern do is keep the focus off him ~ convictions." Illinois. to his staff has ener­ and the unique situation with players. teeth. a neck the courtroom. gized him and made him even Painter- and on his team and The fight broke injury and cleat Nelson, 37, now plays for more detnrmined to go out on a his players. out after district attorney's marks on his the Texas Rangers. Garcia, Williams cheered winning notn. "I told them to play for them­ office body. 28, was released this August "I feel very comfortable with selves, play for each other and for the Red Sox But prosecu­ from the Baltimore Orioles. our three guys," Keady said of play for Purdue," Keady said. while in the tor David Nelson and Garcia would Painter. Lusk and Cuonzo "Don't play for me. That's Yankee bullpen Fredette told have faced up to 2 l/2 years Martin. "They're involved in baloney." during the third game of the the judge that a videotape of in prison if convicted. the coaching. I don't like 'yes' !lis messages rarely fail to hit men. I want players who will home with his players. but this critique and coach and teach one clearly has been lost. and have enthusiasm about it. "To me, I'm glad I gqt the and I think we've got that." opportunity to play for coach in But make no mistake. Keady his last season," junior college is not a ceremonial figurehead transfer Gary Ware said.

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SMC VOLLEYBALL NFL Belles lose fourth Bengals save pride and season consecutive loss

Stephanie Bauer added 12 to By JUSTIN STETZ finish the contest. Sports Writer The comets ended the game with 18 more kills than Saint The Olivet College Comets Mary's and had almost 40 more coolnd ofl' Saint Mary's yesterday digs than the Belles. by defeating them in four games. Even with the skid at the end For the Belles. this marked their of the year, the Belles still know fourth consecutive conference that they some games left to play loss in a row. Saint M!try's fin­ before the tournament begins. ished the year 5-11 in the MIM Saint Mary's is now 5-14 over­ and currently resides in seventh all and they have dropped six of plan; in the league. their last seven games. The Comets came out strong With the MIAA tournament in the first game and downed beginning in less than a week the Belles by a score of 30-27. the Belles will be looking to fin­ Saint Mary's was able to regroup ish their season on a strong note. in the second game and easily "We all had obstacles to over­ won 30-23. But after losing to come this season, the coaching Saint Mary's in staff included," three straight "We all had said Turley. "But games earlier since our season is obstacles to coming to an end, in the season. AP Olivet did not overcome this it's time to put it Denver's Reuben Droughns gets tackled by Cincinnati's Caleb Miller, right, and Brian Simmons let up and beat season, the coaching all behind us and the Belles in the give these last In the third quarter on Monday. next two games staff included." games our all." .. by scores of 30- The Belles will Associated Press The Bengals were 1-4 - the home on Monday night. In 24 and 30-22. Michelle Turley take the court same as last season - when their four day games out of The victory again today at 7 CINCINNATI - Now that they pulled themselves togeth­ the natiomi.l spotlight, they've was only .the outside attacker p.m. as they travel they've won their first er for their first "Monday looked half-asleep. Comet's third to Manchester Monday night game in a Night Football" appearance Maybe they're just noctur­ conference win College. dozen years, are the since 1992. Johnson led the nal. of the year and places them at 8- Last year, Saint Mary's upend­ Cincinnati Bengals capable of way with seven catches for "We're pretty good at 22 overall. ed the Spartans in four games to something even more unex­ 149 yards, repeatedly beating night," quarterback Carson The offense struggled to put capture the win. pected? Pro Bowl cornerback Champ Palmer said. "The atmosphere points on the board all match In the game, strong play by Chad Johnson is convinced Bailey. is just unbelievable. You could long. Elise Rupright and Cusack of it. The Bengals are still lan­ tell that Cincinnati wanted a Despite this difficulty, Michelle helped the Belles to victory. Shortly after the Bengals guishing at the bottom of the Monday night game for a long Turley once again dominated for The team will need both of saved face and their season AFC North, but they're no time. We really fed off of the Belles as she posted 16 kills. them again if they hope to win. with a 23-10 victory over longer a lost cause. them. It was crazy all night But this wasn't enough to beat Manchester is currently 10-13 Denver, the receiver who Same as last season. long. The intensity they Olivet. on the season and should be a made it happen was asked if Cincinnati crawled out of an brought really kind of pro­ A number of Belles also played good test for the struggling his last-place team is capable identical start in coach pelled us through this game, well on defensive. Anne Cusack Belles. of another playoff run. Marvin Lewis' first season by especially defensively." led the team with 18 digs fol­ "Yes," he said, without hesi­ winning six of its next seven Palmer's 50-yard touch­ lowed by Shelly Bender's 16 tation or elaboration. games, moving up to 7-5 and down pass to Johnson got the digs. Amanda David recorded Contact Justin Stetz at There is a precedent, a first-place tie with Bengals ahead, but it was the another 13 herself and [email protected]. though it may not apply. Baltimore. The Bengals stayed defense that kept them there. in contention until the final One of the league's lowest­ week, finishing two games ranked units had two inter­ behind the Ravens at 8-8. ceptions, forced a fumble, got "We were 1-4 last year and three sacks and kept the we bounced back." Johnson Broncos (5-2) in check for said. "We were 1-4 this year most of the night. and we bounced back." 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climbing to the No. 5 spot in the to find the back of the net last headed the Irish attack, while at least one goal in 13 of 16 most recent NSCANAdidas poll. season. senior Luke Boughen (two goals, games, including a goal or more Soccer Graduating 35 of 38 goals 'The scoring realty fell to two four assists), Etherington (three in each of their last nine contests continued from page 28 from last year's Sweet 16 squad, main players last year," Clark goals, five assists), sophomore (8-0-1 during the stretch). to say the Irish were unsure said after Notre Dame's second midfielder Nate Norman (two Although the Irish may not lloosier victory Sept. 15. where the tallies would come and final preseason game. "I goals. two assists) and freshman light up the scoreboard night-in Sawyer leads the Big East in from at the beginning of the sea­ think the way to cover that is to forwards Alex Yoshinaga (three and night-out, in the end. both goals against average (.42) son would be an understate­ get goals from a lot of different goals, two assists) and Joe they've gotten the job done, as and shutouts (9) and Stewart has ment. areas and not rely on solely one Lapira (two goals. two assists) evidenced by Notre Dame claim­ even chipped in on offense, "Ask m~ [who will score the or two guys. have frequently contributed. ing its first regular season con­ notching a pair of goals. includ­ goals] at the end of the season, "Can we actually get goals Both Megna and McGeeney ference crown since the Irish ing the game-winner in 2-0 win and I'll be able to answer your from four, five or even six differ­ currently sit fifth in the Big East joined the Big East in 1995 with over Boston University on Sept. question," coach Bobby Clark ent areas? in goals scored with five each a 2-0-1 conference road trip 5. said during preseason action. "I think that's possible this while Etherington's five assists over fall break. In addition to Stewart and Forwards Justin Detter ·04 year." rank sixth in the conference. Should the aggressive young Sawyer, defender Kevin goals) and Devon Prescod (12 Clark's comments appear The young unit leads the Big offense continue to buttress Goldthwaite has also been stellar goals) and midfielder Greg prophetic several months later East in a pair of offensive cate­ what has been a shut-down in the back since returning from Martin (six goals) accounted for as a handful of young Irish play­ gories - shots (291) and corner defense, the Irish may achieve injury in late September. 32 of the team's 38 goals last ers have stepped up and shoul­ kicks (101) - and ranks third in yet another "first" come NCAA llowever, as much as defense season. dered the goal-scoring burden. both goals (26) and assists (23). tournament time - a national has been the story this year, the Goldthwaite, Stewart and Junior forward Tony Megna While inconsistency often championship. maturation of a young, yet sophomore midfielder Ian (five goals) and sophomore for­ accompanies youth, the Irish potent offensive unit has been Etherington were the only play­ ward Justin McGeeney (five offense has been uncharacteris­ Contact Matt Puglisi at equally responsible for the Irish ers currently lacing up the boots goals, one assist) have spear- tically steady this season, netting [email protected]

and those three games really make your season," Willingham Bye said. continued from page 28 Even after the blowout loss to Purdue, Willingham and the its feelings at Tuesday's prac­ coaching staff kept the team tice. focused on possibly qualifying "That was not my focus. That for the Bowl Championship will come in time. I think our Series by getting to nine wins. football team is hurt. I do think Now with a third loss, it's we'll.get over it. The focus very unlikely the Irish will today was number one to get reach that level. healthy. Start the process of Willingham and his staff getting back to where we need haven't talked to the players to be,·" Irish coach Tyrone about it much, but he knows Willingham said. the best the team can do is to "I think if it doesn't hurt, then win out and to see what hap­ why are you doing it. I know pens. they hurt. I That's all know they ."I think it doesn't hurt, that's left. gave the best if "I think an they could." then why are you doing excellent Now sitting it. I know they hurt. I record. When I at 5-3, Notre know they gave the best say excellent, Dame's sched­ that's not 9-2. ule isn't get­ they could." that's gone. I ting any easi­ think 8-3, er with two Tyrone Willingham that's the best ranked teams we can do at at two difficult Irish head coach this time," venues and an Willingham improving said. Pittsburgh tea,m. "I don't think that's a terrible But those are the cards the record, it's not what we want­ Irish are dealt with right now. ed, but I think that's something "We've backed ourselves into to play for." a position where, you always CHUY BENITEZ!The Observer say you don't have much mar­ Junior wide receiver Rhema McKnight shields the ball from Boston College defenders, looking to gin for error, but right now you Contact Matt Lozar at capitalize on a pass from quarterback Brady Quinn. have three games remaining [email protected]

there." Even with high expectations Reminder: SMC gone unfulfilled, a second win continued from page 28 against Hope would leave the Belles feeling confident about .Juggler deadline Friday playoffs, the team still expects their season. to play at a high level. "Hope is a strong team, and Do you have a short story, poem, painting or "We definitely will come out beating the top conference with some intensity, because team is always a big accom­ photograph? Submit your work to the Winter 1ssue of we're not the type of team to plishment; even if we don't give up," Herdman said. make the NCAA, the season has The Juggler, "We'll try to upset some other still been very successful," ~iterary, people's seasons if we can, and Herdman said. ND's student art and design magaz1ne. try to get as many wins under "We've got a great record, - our belt." we've played some amazing Unlike their first game of the games, and we've beat some Please bring artwork to Mary Foster 1n 206 Riley. year, however, the Belles will very good teams in this confer­ no longer have the advantage ence. Just because we didn't Supply slides for pieces larger than llx17 or 3-D work. of playing on their home field. pull off everything we should "They [Hope] are tough to have doesn't mean this season play at home, and they're prob­ wasn't a success." ably not happy about us beat­ Written work can be emailed via attachment to ing them earlier in the year," Herdman said. Contact Ryan Duffy at [email protected] or dropped off in the box outside "We'll try to show them today rduffy 1 @nd.edu that that's the way it should the Scholastic office in the basement of be." In their last four games on South Dining Hall. the road, the Belles have been unable to post a victory, and No entries of more than 2,500 words, please. their road record for the year stands at 1-4-1. "We'll be looking to improve on our road record, because All submissions should include title, author/artist, it's clear to see that road and email. games have been a problem for us," Artnak said. "We have two away games left, and it would be nice if we could put two more points in the win column Wednesday, October 27, 2004 The Observer+ TODAY page 27

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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Batteast honored as Preseason National Player of the Year mention All-American, Irish sen­ During the postseason, one games for the Irish. and 86 of She was also named to the Senior also named ior Jacqueline Batteast has been which saw the Irish reach the the 90 games played in her watch list for another top award. first team All­ named the Preseason National Sweet 16, Batteast averaged a three years at Notre Dame .. the State Fartn Wade Trophy. Player of the Year double-double - 22 points and Already this preseason, Lindy's named Batteast a pre­ American by and a first team 11.7 rebounds per game, to go Batteast has been named a pre­ season first team All-American. All-American by along with a .48"3 field goal per­ season All-American and award Finally, Street & Smith's named Basketball News Basketball News. centage. nominee by four other publica­ her to its ''Terrific 10" list of the The forward Last season was the third in a tions. nation's top players. By HEATHER earned these row Batteast was named to the She was selected to the Batteast hails from VAN HOEGARDEN honors in the all-Big East team. Wooden's Women's Award Washington High School in Sports Editor publication's sea- Entering the 2004-05 cam­ Preseason All-America team, South Bend. son preview after Batteast paign, Batteast is in 11th place meaning ~he is one of 30 candi­ After a season that saw her a season in which on the Notre Dame all-time scor­ dates for the Wooden Award named to a first team all-Big she averaged 16 points and 8.6 ing list, with 1,315 career points. given to the top women's basket­ Contact Heather Van Hoegarden East performer and honorable rebounds per game. She has started 64 straight ball player. at [email protected]

FOOTBALL Irish to regroup, recover

Brigham Young game to Sept. us an opportunity to not have Bye week allows the 4, the Irish have a bye after· that, lose it and focus on team an opportunity Saturday's disappointing loss Tennessee." and an extra week to prepare Wide receiver Rhema to rest and prepare for a tough road trip to Neyland McKnight agrees. Stadium at the University of "It's actually good for us for Tennessee Tennessee. because we've been waiting for - And they're looking to capi­ a bye week for awhile now," he talize on the situation. said. By MATT LOZAR "When you have a bye situa­ "Guys have been beat up, still Sports Writer tion, you have to learn to use it working pretty hard, but get a to your advantage. Right now, chance to rest and be ready for After the disappointing loss to our advantage, it gives us some Tennessee." Boston College, the first instinct extra time to get rid of the feel­ The Irish were devastated for a lot of players is to want to ing we have and get back in the after the game Saturday. Their get back out as soon as possible saddle," Willingham said. emotions will recover over time. and play again. "Sometimes you can have a Willingham wasn't concen­ CHUY BENITEZ!The Observer But the Irish aren't in that sit­ hangover from a defeat, so trating on getting the team over Junior wide receiver Mauruice Stovall dashes down the field uation. hopefully, the time that we after catching a pass from quarterback Brady Quinn during Thanks to the moving of the have, the extra week, will give see BYE/ page 26 Saturday's loss to Boston College.

MEN'S SOCCER SMC SOCCER Sawyer, Stewart dominate Belles fight for life in playoffs against Hope By MATT PUGLISI Sports Writer ior captain Jen Herdman· said. Game expected to "We're all excited for today's While the old adage "If they determine the rest game. Hopefully, we'll have don't score, you can't lose" is some better luck on the road certainly true, by the same of the team's season and take home a win." token, if you cah't score, you The Belles looked strong in can't win, either. their first meeting with Hope Heading into the season, the By RYAN DUFFY this season, pulling out a 2-0 Irish knew exactly what they Sports Editor victory at home. The loss to would be getting from their Saint Mary's is the only con­ nationally-acclaimed defense. Though they won't make ference loss for Hope all year, - Anchored by a pair of 2004 the NCAA Tournament this and both teams eagerly antic­ Hermann Trophy Watch List year. the Belles know they can ipate a rematch. members-the most prestigious hang with the best of them. "We're excited because we honor in college soccer-in Saint Mary's will get to always enjoy playing Hope," defender Jack Stewart and goal­ prove just how talented their senior Shannon Artnak said. keeper Chris Sawyer, the team is when they face off "They're another high caliber defense has certainly not disap­ today against Hope College, team that plays a style of soc­ pointed. It yielded one goal or which currently sits atop the cer similar to ours." less in 15 of 16 contests thus far standings in the MIAA confer­ Although the rematch this season-only then-No. 1 ence. against Hope was expected to Indiana managed to sneak more "Hope is a very strong team. be the deciding factor in TIM SULLIVAN/The Observer than one by Sawyer in a 2-0 and the games against them whether the Belles made the Senior Jack Stewart pursues the ball In a game against are always good because Pittsburgh earlier this season. see SOCCER/page 26 they're top competition," sen- see SMC/page 26

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