the Observer The Independent Newspaper Serving Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s Volume 44 : Issue 66 Wednesday, DECEMber 9, 2009 ndsmcobserver.com Eyes on Africa Foundation makes progress Notre Dame-founded program raises more than $100,000, helps provide HIV testing in Africa and looks forward to future

that we’d raised the amount By AMANDA GRAY of people being tested by over News Writer 700 percent.” Following a trip to Africa to The Eyes on Africa study AIDS prevention and Foundation (EOAF) is bring- the stigma associated with ing into focus its goal of help- the disease, Lakusta founded ing the troubled continent by Eyes on Africa the summer raising donations and starting after his freshman year. several new projects, founder “There are some really and Notre Dame senior Jeff crazy stories of people com- Lakusta said. ing out of the woodwork to “Now, we’ve raised more help out, and that’s what it’s than $100,000 and taken sev- all about,” he said. “The real eral groups of volunteers to purpose of Eyes on Africa is Africa,” Lakusta said. “We’ll not only to support organiza- have another trip this sum- tions in Africa, but to show mer, and anyone is invited. people that making a differ- Volunteers need to pay their ence isn’t as hard as it own way — so we don’t take seems.” donors money to pay for peo- Photo courtesy of Jeff Lakusta The organization is also ple’s trips — and it’s a life- Notre Dame senior Nellie Cunnigham and University of Texas senior Brooke Barber break for a raising funds to provide jobs changing experience.” picture while playing with children on a playground at a school in South Africa. for HIV-positive women by Last year the Foundation building a group based on the helped to provide an HIV test- led a team of nurses who said. “The problems were problems, privacy issues, Etafeni organization, Lakusta ing vehicle to the area outside administered the tests. both evident and more intri- safety concerns, and simple said. Cape Town, South Africa. A “Basically, that meant they cate — not many people are weather and timing con- “It’s a great, community- car dealer donated the vehi- took their needles and testing willing to get tested so overt- straints. based model we think is a cle and EOAF helped to reno- supplies in coolers, with tents ly, because of the stigma “When EOAF returned this unique solution to some of the vate it. Etafeni, a community- on their back, and tested any- associated with the disease. past summer, we got the data based care center for AIDS, one who walked by,” Lakusta But there were also sanitation from our caravan and learned see AFRICA/page 3 ND’s ‘only’ Students fill out CIFs at higher rate out their CIF forms. That By SAM STRYKER compares to roughly 40 per- Orthodox News Writer cent at this period last year, Jacobs said. In total, only 58 Students have been filling percent of CIF forms were Jew shares out their Course Instructor filled out last semester. Feedback (CIF) forms at a Jacobs said students the higher rate this year, accord- system reminds students ing to University vice president three days by e-mail until experience and associate provost profes- they complete their forms. sor Dennis Jacobs. The deadline is midnight By SARA FELSENSTEIN “They are well above where Sunday. they were last year,” he said. Jacobs said the CIF system News Writer “It’s rolling in as we speak.” is important for evaluating As of Tuesday evening, 58 Senior Damian Sharratt is the percent of students had filled see CIF/page 4 SOIFIA ITURBE I Observer Graphic only Orthodox Jew in Notre Dame’s undergraduate student body and the first in the University’s history to request a kosher meal plan. COUNCIL OF REPRESENTATIVES Sharratt has had this meal plan for two and a half years. “Notre Dame said you have to Members discuss results of Transpo debut buy a meal plan if you live on campus. I explained [the situa- route as a way to provide stu- tion] to Food Services … I put By ANN-MARIE WOODS dents with safe, convenient and them in contact with the former News Writer free transportation off campus rabbi of the community and he on the weekends. hooked it all up that the guy who COR members agreed that cooked for the Yeshiva [an all Following the opening week- Transpo was a success, with male Jewish high school in South end of the new Transpo bus generally positive feedback and Bend] would send over meals route, the Council of no incidents to report. once a week and they would Representatives (COR) dis- “It’s supposed to be fun,” freeze them and put them in a cussed student responses to the Schmidt said. “Obviously we fridge in South Dining Hall.” initiative and potential improve- have to be responsible, but the Sharratt is a double major in ments for the future. point is it got everyone home mechanical engineering and “In my opinion it went very, safely.” industrial design. very well,” student body presi- However, COR members He said the main reason he dent Grant Schmidt said. “It agreed on the need for more came to Notre Dame is the accomplished everything we education about the route and University’s high academic wanted it to.” TOM LA/The Observer Schmidt and student body the timetable for pick-up and Student body vice president Cynthia Weber and president vice president Cynthia Weber see ORTHODOX/page 4 Grant Schmidt discussed Transpo at the COR meeting Tuesday. began working on the new bus see COR/page 6

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INSIDE COLUMN QUESTION OF THE DAY: CHRISTMAS WOULDN’T BE CHRISTMAS WITHOUT ______? Help renew the rivalry

How should I put this nicely? Student attendance at basketball games this semester has been, well, Mary Ellen Keneally Spencer Andrews Andrea Bailey Sarah Angle Zachary Angus Sam Dettmann less than stellar. In fact, at a few games this season, there have been sophomore freshman junior junior sophomore freshman more players on the Howard Knott Howard Howard Keough Dillon benches than stu- dents in the stands. I understand it “My family.” “My mom’s “‘It’s a “The smell of “Bruce “Spritz may be tough to get Christmas Wonderful a live tree.” Springsteen’s cookies.” pumped up for dinner.” Life.’” ‘Santa Claus Idaho State or IUPUI, but there is is Coming to one opponent com- Town.’” ing to the JACC — excuse me, Purcell Sam Werner Pavilion — that does warrant your Associate attention. Sports Editor On Dec. 19, one Have an idea for Question of the Day? E-mail [email protected] of the great inter- sectional rivalries in college basketball will return to Notre Dame when UCLA comes to IN BRIEF town. For those of you unaware of the history between the two teams, here’s A colloquium titled “Rare a primer. isotopes in cosmic explo- The Irish and Bruins faced off 42 sions and in accelerators on times between 1966 and 1995, but earth” will be held in 118 then took an extended break until Nieuwland Science Hall. The 2004. Since then, the teams have coloquium will be held at 4 faced off three times, with UCLA win- p.m. today. ning two of those recent games. Notre Dame has beaten UCLA twice The Snite Museum of Art when the Bruins were ranked No. 1 in is hosting an exhibit titled the country, including the 1974 upset, “Darkness and Light: Death which has gone down as arguably the and Beauty in Photography” greatest game in Notre Dame basket- today through Dec. 20 from ball history. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The exhibit The Bruins entered into the game will examine various aspects with an NCAA-record 88 consecutive of death and beauty in victories, having not lost since a 1971 thought-provoking images defeat to the Irish. Trailing 70-59 with from around the world, just 3:30 remaining hope looked lost ranging from 1844 to the for the Irish. But Notre Dame score 12 present. consecutive points, capped off by a Dwight Clay jumper from the corner, T h e Notre Dame men’s and set off an epic party in South basketball team is playing Bend. Indiana University-Purdue Last year, the Bruins shut down IAN GAVLICK/The Observer University Indianapolis Notre Dame in Los Angeles en route to Senior saftey Sergio Brown has some fun with the media, sitting in for Jimmy tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the an 89-63 win. Clausen prior to the press conference announcing Clausen’s and Golden Tate's Joyce Center . For ticket Now, I’m sure you saw the date for decision to declare for the 2010 NFL draft Monday. information, call 574-631- this year’s epic showdown and said, 7356 or visit the Athletic “Well, of course I want to stay, but the Ticket Office Web site. game is the day after finals end, so won’t the dorms be closed?” The Notre Dame Glee Club Not so fast. In a shockingly compe- OFFBEAT will be hosting its Christmas tent decision by the Office of Residence Concert twice Saturday: at 6 Life, dorms will stay open until noon Pa. police arrest Amish man er test snowed the man's high pitched voice was try- p.m. and at 8:30 p.m. Both on Sunday. All you have to do is fill out in buggy for DUI blood-alcohol content was ing to withdraw money will take place in the a short form at orlh.nd.edu and you LANCASTER, Pa. — 0.18, more than twice the through the bank's drive- Leighton Concert Hall of the can stay for the madness. Police in central 0.08 legal limit for driv- through window. DeBartolo Performing Arts Really, there’s no excuse not to stay. Pennsylvania arrested an ers. Police said Nyambi hand- Center. Tickets are $3 for Finals will be over, and it’s only one Amish man on drunk driv- ed tellers his mother’s students. extra day. Even if you didn’t buy tick- ing charges over the Police: Man dresses up as license and a bank form ets this season, borrow one from a weekend after he was mom to withdraw cash forged with her signature. The Notre Dame women’s friend who already has flight reserva- found asleep in his mov- FRANKLIN, N.J. — Police Nyambi was arrested and basketball team will play tions. Basketball tickets can be used ing buggy. Police said a said a Franklin man charged with forgery and Valparaiso Saturday at 2 with any valid Notre Dame, Saint 22-year-old man was dressed up as his mother in attempted theft by decep- p.m. in the Joyce Center. Mary’s or Holy Cross ID. slumped over and asleep an attempt to withdraw tion. For ticket information, call At the very least, do it for Luke in a slow-moving buggy money from her bank Franklin police Sgt. Philip 574-631-7356 or visit the Harangody. The Irish senior is likely on Sunday night. account. Tita Nyambi, 25, Rizzo said Nyambi was Athletic Ticket Office Web going to graduate as the Big East An off-duty officer from was still at the Chase Bank wearing his mother's pink page. career leader in points and rebounds, nearby reported seeing in Franklin, in Somerset blouse, her black coat and and, quite frankly, the student body the horse pulling the County, when police head scarf. To submit information to be doesn’t seem to really care. For every- buggy at a walking pace arrived Monday afternoon. included in this section of one complaining about Jimmy Clausen as it straddled the center Tellers called to report that Information compiled The Observer, e-mail detailed and Golden Tate leaving a year early, line. a man wearing women’s from the Associated information about an event come out to Purcell Pavilion and sup- Police said a breathalyz- clothes and speaking in a Press. to [email protected] port Harangody, who came back for his senior season. Show your support. Stay for UCLA. Today Tonight Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday The views expressed in the Inside Column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer. Contact Sam Werner at

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they no longer go directly to By ASHLEY CHARNLEY food services, Bowles said. Now, Saint Mary’s Editor a representative in Student Involvement sees them first, and One of the things students then gives a report to Bowles. miss when they are away from He then responds to them by home is the cooking, but Saint posting on the bulletin board Mary’s Barry Bowles, general inside the door of the Noble manager for Sodexho at the Family Dining Hall. College, said he does his best to Another issue on campus with work with the more than 1,200 food services has been rumors students who have meal plans about the closing of Dalloway’s, on campus. the campus clubhouse. Bowles Bowles said one of his most said he has no authority to close demanding challenges is satisfy- the location, and he encourages ing the diverse needs of the students to continue to go there. young women. He said he tries “It has one of the more cozy, to please as many as possible, warm atmospheres on campus. knowing he can never satisfy I would love to see more stu- everyone. dents make use of it,” Bowles “Students have a different said. idea of what healthy means, Lunches are served at they have a different idea of Dalloway’s every Monday what variety means,” Bowles through Friday from 11 a.m. to said. 1 p.m. and dinner is served According to Bowles, the din- there every Monday through ing hall Web site has been Thursday starting at 7:30 p.m. updated recently to keep in sync These meals count as meal with the rest of the College’s swipes on students’ cards, Web site. The site now offers Bowles said. more convenient nutritional Bowles is also working to information for students, as well make meals available in Spes as continuing to provide weekly Unica Hall. He said he hopes to menus for breakfast, lunch and have a fresh sandwich and dinner. maybe fresh fruit or something The updated Web site also has small to go with it that would be a place where students can go available for students who only to make comments, either have time for a quick lunch, or anonymously or with their e- who need something on the go. mail addresses so they can get a Bowles said he is working on direct response. Bowles said he other projects that faculty and would like to hear from students students have wanted to see more. such as a food cart in the “Saint Mary’s women are so library. The timeframe for these nice. It’s hard to get people to ideas is still up in the air open up,” Bowles said. though. The form requires students Overall, Bowles would like to pick what venue they have a see more feedback from stu- concern with, or even positive dents — both positive and nega- feedback for, and then the date tive — about food services on on which it happened. The campus. forms are linked on the food “We are available to talk to, so services Web page. please talk to us,” Bowles said. Also, students wishing to “I love talking to students and I make comments can do so at am available and very the front desk of the Student approachable.” Center. The process for reviewing the Contact Ashley Charnley at comments was changed, and [email protected]

wanting to support the proj- Africa ects we’ve already started, the possibilities are limit- continued from page 1 less.” Lakusta said the more for- ´problems faced by so many,” tunate have a responsibility Lakusta said. “If we can raise to help those in need. $5,000 we’ll provide the ini- “We aren’t as separated tial resources they need to from each other as we think, start the proj- and to turn ect.” away from He also said “I’m exciting for the the needs of volunteers are most of the crucial for the possibilities for our world is just Foundation’s future, but without the plain wrong,” continued suc- continued, growing he said. “We cess. owe it to our- “We have a lot support of ‘strangers,’ selves to of great projects we’ll quickly reach offer what we coming up, and our ceiling.” have to lift I’m excited about up others.” the possibilities If anyone is for our future, Jeff Lakusta interested in but without the founder the organiza- continued, grow- tion, go to ing support of www.eyeson- ‘strangers,’ we’ll quickly africafoundation.org or e- reach our ceiling,” Lakusta mail Lakusta at jlakusta@eye- said. “With the combined help sonafricafoundation.org of people interested in start- ing their own projects in Contact Amanda Gray at Africa through EOAF, or those [email protected]

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tions, and hope the percentage “You can’t write, you can’t “The fundamental questions goes up in the coming days.” drive, you can’t manipulate elec- I’m asked are: what is your pur- CIF Philosophy professor Paul Orthodox tricity. It is a day of service and pose in life? What’s the purpose continued from page 1 Weithman said it is important continued from page 1 prayer,” he said. of your being alive? What hap- for teachers that a large per- Friday nights, Sharratt pens after death? All the major nearly 1,000 faculty members centage of their students fill out standing. attends Shabbat services, which philosophical, ethical issues, in a variety of ways. the CIF forms to provide accu- “It’s a good school. My family are followed by a formal dinner Judaism addresses,” he said. “The CIF is quite critical rate feedback. kind of made me [go], actually,” at the Franks’ home. For him, “[Judaism] gives you a complete among many factors that con- “I would rather have a higher he said. “I went to Florida State Saturdays are spent resting and purpose of life [and helps to tributes to an evaluation of a turnout rather than less. my first year, did well, and my praying. explain] why you do all the faculty members teaching,” he Otherwise, then, people have a family basically told me I had to “It’s a day of reverence, a day things you do.” said. disproportionate influence,” he go to a better school.” of rest, but really it’s a day to Sharratt said he has greatly Jacobs said these evaluations said. Sharratt grew up in a Reform focus on spirituality,” Sharratt improved his spirituality over are key for determining the Sonza said the faculty appre- Jewish family in Hollywood, Fla. said. the last few years. tenure trajectory of University ciates the effort the students He decided to become Orthodox Sharratt said all of his profes- “It’s been a roller coaster,” he faculty. put into CIF forms that their around the age of 18, right sors and peers have been said. “Whenever you’re striving He also said the CIF evalua- comments are taken seriously. before he came to Notre Dame. accepting of his faith. to better yourself there will be tions are important for collect- “It is extremely important Sharratt said the tight-knit “I haven’t gotten one ounce of ups and downs. Being here, I’ve ing feedback on a course, that students take advantage of Orthodox community is “some- anti-Semitism,” he said. “If any- had my ups and downs, but developing course improve- the opportunity to provide their thing that no other culture in thing, I’ve gotten more respect.” overall it’s been a very good ments and evalu- feedback on a the world has.” However, Sharratt said he experience.” ating the p a r t i c u l a r “There are times where I’ve feels a general ignorance per- Sharratt said that practicing University as a “I greatly appreciate instructor or been at some random place and vades campus about what Orthodox Judaism at a school whole. course,” she with two phone calls I have free Judaism stands for and how with a pervasive Catholic atmos- “We’re exam- my students’ insight, said. “I greatly housing and free food,” he said. Orthodox Judaism is distin- phere has been a challenge but ining over 2,000 and appreciate their appreciate my “[The hosts] don’t even know guished from the Conservative has also helped him to strength- courses each thoughtful s t u d e n t s ’ me. It’s very trusting.” and Reform denominations. en his commitment to the faith. semester using insight, and Sharratt has found the “I would say the majority of “I’ll tell you a very important the CIF,” he said. suggestions..” appreciate their Orthodox community in South people on campus have never thing that I’ve kind of noticed,” Jacobs said thoughtful sug- Bend to be “small but good.” met an Orthodox Jew,” he said. he said. “If, for example I’m one students have Johara Sonza gestions. The For services, he attends the Practicing Orthodox Judaism, of 10,000 Jews living in one two key incen- spanish professor CIFs enable us, Hebrew Orthodox Congregation Sharratt said, requires more community, everyone’s doing the tives for com- as instructors, or the kollel, which is an insti- than just attending synagogue, [same thing], but when you’re pleting their CIF to make adjust- tute for Talmudic study, in South observing the Sabbath and more isolated, all those things forms. If students do so, they ments in order to improve our Bend. praying three times a day. that you would [normally] do, can see their first semester courses and teaching for Notre Orthodox Jewish faculty mem- According to him, it means fol- you have to question ‘why am I grades on Dec. 22 instead of Dame students.” bers have also been a source of lowing laws that affect every really doing this?’ You really get Dec. 28, and they can access Weithman agreed that stu- support for Sharratt. aspect of life. to a more pure form of service teacher reviews generated by dent feedback is vital for “I’m very close with Dr. “There are laws on how to clip of G-d. You are really able to the CIF system when they reg- enabling professors to improve Franks. He teaches Philosophy your fingernails, tie your shoes, know yourself that much more.” ister for classes in the spring. their courses. of Mathematics and Logic. I’m dress, what to think about, what University faculty members “I really want to know how usually at his house every week- you should have on your mind, Contact Sara Felsenstein at said they were pleased with the class has gone,” he said. end. I’m never on campus dur- self-inspection, prayer, business [email protected] student turnout so far. “Even though I have taught for ing the Sabbath. I’ve never been dealings —there are 613 biblical “Seventy-three percent of all a while, students change, and to a football game. There’s a lot commandments,” he said. my students have filled out the year in and year out I think of rules associated with keeping “Then, you have the Rabbinic CIFs,” Spanish professor that it is important to get feed- [the Sabbath].” [laws].” Johara Sonza said. “I am back on a class.” Sharratt said although it These laws, Sharratt said, are pleased to see that this per- would not be impossible to keep a constant reminder of one’s centage of students have Contact Sam Stryker at the Sabbath on campus, it devotion to Judaism and to the already filled out the evalua- [email protected] would be difficult. Torah. World & Nation Wednesday, December 9, 2009 Compiled from The Observer’s wire services page 5

INTERNATIONAL NEWS IRAN Police recover stolen jewels PARIS — Police say they have recovered nearly $1,181,900 in jewels stolen last Students, militia clash in protest month in a holdup at a Cartier jewelry store in the southeastern French city of Lyon. A police official says officers came across In response to a second day of demonstrating, officials warn unrest will not be tolerated the stash by accident while searching the apartment of a suspect in another jewelry Associated Press theft. The suspect is still at large. The police official spoke on condition of TEHRAN — Hard-line anonymity Tuesday because of department militiamen firing tear gas policy. and throwing stones In the Nov. 26 attack on the Cartier store, stormed a crowd of thou- thieves used a sledgehammer to smash sands of university students through the reinforced glass on the down- protesting for a second day town storefront. They then swiped jewelry Tuesday, as Iran threatened and watches from display cases. a tougher crackdown on The attackers roughed up the store’s man- the opposition after the ager and slapped one customer but no one biggest anti-government was injured. demonstrations in months. More than 200 people Grenade attacks injure three were arrested in Tehran on MEXICO CITY — Near-simultaneous Monday during protests by grenade attacks on offices, businesses and tens of thousands at univer- gas stations in a northern Mexican state sities nationwide, and slightly injured three people, prosecutors Iran’s top prosecutor said Tuesday. warned further unrest Sonora state prosecutors’ spokesman Jose would not be tolerated. He Larrinaga said the attacks occurred in three hinted authorities could cities, including the capital, Hermosillo. even pursue the top opposi- The targets included two gas stations, a tion leader, Mir Hossein restaurant, a bank office and a building Mousavi, an escalation the housing the state Attorney General’s Office. government has so far The injuries were all from the restaurant balked at in Iran’s postelec- attack; the victims were treated and tion turmoil. released, Larrinaga said. Masked motorcyclists — likely hard-line militiamen — harassed Mousavi at his Tehran office on Tuesday. NATIONAL NEWS An angry Mousavi confront- ed them, daring them, “Kill Man rescued from cesspool me!” before being hustled EAST HILLS, N.Y. — A man was rescued away by aides, according to after spending more than four hours pro-opposition Web sites. Tuesday trapped up to his chest in sewage Authorities appear con- waste after falling into a Long Island cerned that the protest AP cesspool, authorities said. movement could pick up An anti-government Iranian female wears a green scarf (the symbolic color of opposition) The man, who was not immediately identi- new steam after Monday’s during a protest at the Tehran University Campus Monday. fied, was in stable condition after being demonstrations, in which taken to a hospital. students clashed with the Engineering College They are then seen flee- Associated Press, have Assistant Roslyn Fire Chief Adam Boll said police and militiamen in the when they were assaulted ing as Basijis rush after been barred from covering the man appeared to be in his 20s. Rescue streets of Tehran. by hard-line Basij militia- them, firing tear gas and protests. personnel monitored the victim’s vital signs A fierce crackdown since men, witnesses said. At throwing stones. Students Tehran’s police chief, throughout the rescue operation and he was the summer crushed the least one student was jostled in the crowd to get Gen. Azizullah Rajabzadeh, always in stable condition, Boll said. mass protests that erupted dragged away, the witness- away, some crying out in announced that 204 pro- Authorities were called to the neighbor- after June’s disputed presi- es said. warning, “Basiji, Basiji,” testers, including 39 hood of million-dollar homes on Long dential election. But Footage posted on the while women screamed, women, were arrested in Island’s so-called “Gold Coast” shortly after Monday’s unrest showed Internet, said to be from “God is great.” One student the capital during Monday’s 11 a.m. Nassau County Police Detective Lt. how students have revital- Tuesday, showed the crowd is seen staggering away, demonstrations and would Kevin Smith said the worker had apparently ized the movement. They of students sitting in front holding his eyes after being be handed over to the judi- been inside the 18-foot hole, working to showed an increased bold- of the college building, hit by pepper spray. Inside ciary. There was no imme- install a new cesspool tank, when the dirt ness, openly breaking the many wearing surgical the college building, stu- diate word on the number walls surrounding him began to collapse. biggest taboo in Iran, burn- masks and scarves over dents lit papers in a bonfire of arrests outside Tehran. ing pictures of Supreme their faces against gas or to in an attempt to ward off Iran’s top prosecutor, Team rescues dogs from cold Leader Ayatollah Ali hide their identities. They clouds of tear gas. Gholam Hossein Mohseni PORTLAND, Oregon — The Oregon Khamenei and chanting clapped and chanted About a dozen students Ejehi, warned that the judi- Humane Society has sent a team to rescue slogans against him. “death to the dictator” and also clashed with riot police ciary will no longer tolerate as many as 100 dogs living without shel- The protests spilled over insults against President on the streets outside the protests. ter in cold weather on rural property. into a second day Tuesday. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad university, witnesses said. “So far, we have shown Officials say some of the dogs are living Several thousand students and his supporters, saying The witnesses spoke on restraint. From today, no underground in holes covered with rallied in Tehran University, “Ahmadi came up short, he condition of anonymity leniency will be applied,” planks, while others are chained to farm chanting slogans and wav- brought out brainless fearing retribution. Foreign he said, according to the equipment and have little or no shelter ing Iranian flags in front of youth.” journalists, including The official IRNA news agency. from the snow, wind and subfreezing tem- peratures. The Humane Society says the team leav- ing Tuesday was responding to a request ITALY from Harney County Sheriff David Glerup after three people were charged with ani- mal neglect. Pope prays at traditional Spanish Steps

Associated Press used to horrible things, making us trimmed, crimson cape to guard LOCAL NEWS become insensitive, and, in some way, against the chill. ROME — Pope Benedict XVI on poisoning us,” the pope said after Benedict’s next major public holiday Men drive through day care facility Tuesday lamented what he described kneeling in prayer before a statue of appointment is Christmas Eve Mass, INDIANAPOLIS — Prosecutors have filed as a steady diet of news about evil in the Virgin Mary to mark the Dec. 8 which he will celebrate at 10 p.m. charges against three men accused of driving the world, saying it hardens hearts, Catholic feast day in her honor. instead of the traditional starting hour of through the wall of an Indianapolis day care while as he prayed at the Spanish Steps in a “Hearts harden and thoughts dark- midnight in St. Peter’s Basilica. trying to escape from police after a robbery. Christmas season tradition. en,” Benedict said. The announcement by the Vatican Twenty-one-year-old Darron Crowe, 19-year- Shoppers who jammed the narrow He also complained that the mass that the pope had agreed with his old Theo Sanford and 28-year-old Nathaniel streets, including Via Condotti with its media “tend to make us feel like specta- aides to move up the appointment by Harris were scheduled for an initial court hear- posh shops, paused from buying tors, as if evil regards only others and two hours raised some concern about ing Wednesday. Christmas gifts to catch a glimpse of certain things could never happen to us.” the pontiff’s health. Authorities say the men robbed a dollar store Benedict as he was driven in a glass- Instead, Benedict said, “we are all But Vatican officials have insisted Thursday and were fleeing police when they lost sided popemobile to the square below actors, and for better or worse, our his health is fine, and that Benedict control of their sport utility vehicle and crashed the Spanish Steps. behavior has an influence on others.” had agreed with aides to have more through a day care’s wall, injuring four children “Every day, through the newspa- An aide held a white umbrella over time to rest before a noon appearance and an employee in a shower of bricks and pers, television, radio, evil is report- the 82-year-old pontiff in a drizzle at to crowds in St. Peter’s Square on other debris. ed, repeated, amplified, making us dusk. Benedict wore an ermine- Christmas Day. page 6 The Observer N NEWS Wednesday, December 9, 2009

in the dining halls during finals week. Senate blocks tough abortion limits COR The east room of South continued from page 1 Dining Hall will be available the elderly would be opened up to of abortion to rob millions of the Sunday through Thursday from Associated Press uninsured Americans beginning opportunity to get good health drop-off. COR members sug- 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. WASHINGTON — Abortion at age 55, a significant expansion care.” gested posting a route map The gold and F rooms of opponents failed to inject tougher of the already large program that The current legislation would inside the bus and distributing North Dining Hall will be avail- restrictions into sweeping Senate currently serves the over-65 pop- ban the use of federal funds to laminated cards with the times able Sunday to Wednesday from health care legislation Tuesday, ulation. pay for abortion services under and locations to increase 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. and Democratic leaders labored Taken together, Tuesday’s insurance plans expected to be Transpo’s use. to make sure fallout from the con- developments underscored the offered in a new health care sys- troversy wouldn’t hinder the drive complexity that confronts the tem, except in cases of rape, In other COR news: Contact Ann-Marie Woods at to pass President Barack Obama’s administration and Democratic incest or when the life of the Study space will be available [email protected] top domestic priority. Majority Leader Harry Reid as mother was in jeopardy. The 54-45 vote over abortion they seek the 60 votes needed to Individuals who receive federal took place as Democrats, in day- overcome Republican opposition subsidies to purchase insurance long private talks in the Capitol, and pass a bill by Christmas. under the plans would be permit- appeared to have a tentative deal Yet another controversy quickly ted to use personal funds to pay to scuttle plans for a government- followed, when Democratic Sen. for abortion services — the point run insurance option that liberals Byron Dorgan proposed legalizing on which the two sides in the dis- Please recycle have long sought, Democratic the importation of prescription pute part company. senators said. drugs from Canada and several Opponents derided the idea as In general, the legislation is other countries as a way of hold- an accounting gimmick. Abortion designed to expand insurance ing down consumer costs. The rights supporters, Senate The Observer. coverage to millions who lack it, idea enjoys widespread support Democratic women most promi- while banning insurance industry but is opposed by the pharmaceu- nently, countered heatedly, saying practices such as denying cover- tical industry, which has worked abortion opponents were driven age on the basis of pre-existing closely with the administration on by ideology. medical conditions and reining in health care and has spent millions Meanwhile, abandonment of a the relentless growth of medical of dollars on television advertise- government-run insurance option costs in general. ments in support of legislation. would mark a significant defeat Most Americans would be The Food and Drug for Senate liberals, who have long required to carry insurance for Administration issued a letter say- demanded its inclusion in the leg- the first time, and face penalties if ing it would be “logistically chal- islation as a way to force private they refused. At the same time, lenging” to assure the safety of insurers to hold down costs. It the bill includes hundreds of bil- imported drugs, raising concerns also would set up a final struggle lions of dollars in subsidies to help without stating outright opposi- with the House of defray the cost of coverage for tion. Representatives, which passed a lower and middle income fami- Reid — the chief architect of the health care bill earlier this year lies. health care bill as well as an abor- that gives millions of consumers A potential alternative to the tion opponent — played a promi- the option of buying government- government-run insurance option nent role in the debate over run coverage. was taking shape, several officials attempts by conservatives to In place of the public insurance said, including a private insurance toughen abortion restrictions in option that Reid inserted into the arrangement to be supervised by the Senate measure. “No one bill earlier, Democrats are consid- the federal agency that oversees should use the health care bill to ering a plan for the Office of the system through which law- expand or restrict abortion,” he Personnel Management to over- makers purchase coverage. said, arguing that abortion foes see private insurance, much as it Additionally, the federal were attempting to do just that. does for federal employees and Medicare health care program for “And no one should use the issue lawmakers. The Observer Business Wednesday, December 9, 2009 page 7 MARKET RECAP Print publishers challenge Kindle Five newspapers and magazines are teaming up to create new reading technology

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LOS ANGELES — Five of the nation’s largest pub- lishers of newspapers and magazines are teaming up to challenge Amazon.com Inc.’s Kindle electronic- book reader with their own technology that would dis- play in color and work on a variety of devices. Time Inc., News Corp., Conde Nast, Hearst Corp., and Meredith Corp., whose magazines include Time, Cosmopolitan and Better Homes and Gardens, announced a joint venture on Tuesday to develop new ways of presenting publi- cations digitally to rival Kindle’s gray “electronic ink” technique. The publishers’ answer to the text-oriented Kindle promises to emphasize visuals, retaining the dis- tinctive look of each publi- cation. It also aims to incorporate videos, games and social networking along with a classic maga- zine layout that can be flipped through with the touch of a finger. The new standards the publishers are jointly developing would let con- AP sumers read the digital Publishers announced a plan Tuesday to challenge Amazon.com Inc.’s Kindle elec- publications on some tablet tronic-book reader with their own digital format that would display in color. IN BRIEF computers, portable elec- tronic readers and smart adopt them, too. attempt to reassert control the options are limited to Group sues regarding pollution phones that render color News Corp. Chief over their content before digital downloads or paper SEATTLE — An activist group is suing the images. Executive Rupert Murdoch becoming prey to terms copies from physical book- Port of Olympia, claiming that discharges of “The genesis of this idea has made no secret of his dictated by Amazon.com, stores. stormwater from its terminal are polluting is to build a fully featured dissatisfaction with the Sony Corp. or Barnes & “‘Will they pull content south Puget Sound. kind of immersive e-read- Kindle. Noble Inc. on their elec- offline?’ is a big question,” The nonprofit group Olympians for Public ing application that can News Corp. receives a lit- tronic readers. said Outsell Inc. analyst Accountability filed the Clean Water Act law- render our content beauti- tle more than a third of the But Forrester Research Ned May. “It’s a prisoner’s suit in U.S. District Court in Seattle on fully on those devices that $14.99 monthly subscrip- media and technology ana- dilemma. It takes just one Monday. It says that despite previous prom- come to market,” said John tion fee Amazon.com lyst James McQuivey ques- person not to, to garner all ises, the port has failed to monitor and clean Squires, the venture’s charges for The Wall Street tioned whether the cost of the traffic and destroy the up its discharges into Budd Inlet, especially interim managing director. Journal, but it has limited making rich, interactive fea- effort.” from Weyerhaueser Corp.’s log export facili- The Kindle has been access to subscriber data, tures would be worth the Representatives from ty. The lawsuit says the stormwater is available since 2007. Murdoch said last month, revenue it might bring in. Amazon.com, Sony and depleted of oxygen and includes unaccept- Electronic books, newspa- describing why the rela- “It takes more time to Barnes & Noble did not able levels of zinc, copper and other pollu- pers and other publications tionship was “not a great make that kind of content immediately return mes- tants. that Amazon sells for the deal.” in an environment where sages seeking comment. The port’s executive director, Ed B. Kindle will only work with “Kindle is a fantastic people are paying less,” The new joint venture Galligan, issued a statement saying the port that device. invention for reading McQuivey said. would allow partners to set has been working with the group for some Companies in the joint books. It is not much of an Content producers will prices for their content. It time and he’s “quite surprised” it filed the venture are hoping to experience for newspa- also struggle to get people also has plans to develop lawsuit. break that lock and sell pers,” he said. to pay for magazines and new advertising formats content starting in 2010 Analysts said the pub- newspapers because many that are interactive and Pepsi announces Dr Pepper deal using the new standards. lishers’ joint venture to also offer free versions target an audience that is PURCHASE, N.Y. — PepsiCo Inc., the Publishers outside the joint develop their own e-reader online. Such publications more engaged than in world’s second-biggest soft drink maker, said venture would be able to technology was a bold are unlike books, where print. Tuesday it has reached a deal to make and distribute Dr Pepper and other drinks after it completes its buyout of its two biggest bot- tlers. Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. had deals EMI joins Universal-backed music video site with the two bottlers, and PepsiCo’s latest deal would replace those once the acquisi- Associated Press recording company not yet involved licensing deals expire, Vevo’s player tions close. The deal is contingent on the with Vevo. Warner Music has been will gradually replace online videos buyouts going through. LOS ANGELES — Music videos separately developing its own artist- that are on artist Web sites and other PepsiCo said it will distribute Dr Pepper, from Norah Jones, Coldplay, Katy branded video channels on YouTube. online destinations such as AOL. Crush and Schweppes brands in the U.S., as Perry and other artists under EMI Faced with declining sales of com- The recording companies, led by well as several brands in Canada and Mexico. Group PLC are headed to an online pact discs, recording companies are Universal, a unit of France’s Vivendi Dr Pepper Snapple said it would start selling music video venture, Vevo, set to experimenting with new ways of dis- SA, are seeking to gain a greater some of its brands that the bottlers sold in launch Tuesday with a gala in New tributing their music online through share of advertising revenue from the U.S., such as Sunkist, Squirt, Vernors and York. ventures such as Vevo. It will show music videos than is currently gener- Hawaiian Punch. EMI’s videos on Vevo will join con- videos for free, supported by ads. ated on sites such as YouTube. Dr Pepper Snapple Group said it would tent from Universal Music Group, Such deals are not exclusive, howev- They also seek to separate profes- receive a one-time payment of $900 million which holds the largest stake in the er. Last month, EMI became the only sionally produced content from the from PepsiCo as part of the distribution deal. new venture. Sony Music major recording company to put its user-generated fare on YouTube, The payment will be recorded as sales over Entertainment is also an equity part- music videos on Hulu, which primarily while better matching advertisers the life of the licensing deal, which has an ner along with Abu Dhabi Media Co., carries television shows and movies. with a youthful demographic. initial 20-year term and is renewable. an arm of the Abu Dhabi govern- Vevo launches Tuesday as both a YouTube will receive a small per- PepsiCo expects to close the bottler buyouts ment. Web site and an embedded video centage of advertising revenue for this month or early next year. It has proposed EMI, which is based in London, will player that will replace Universal, providing Vevo with technology. buying the shares it does not already own of not take a stake in the company. Sony and EMI videos now available Vevo has hired its own ad sales the Pepsi Bottling Group Inc. and Discussions continue with Warner on Google Inc.’s video site YouTube. team and is led by CEO Rio Caraeff, a PepsiAmericas Inc. Music Group Corp., the only major Over the next year, as current Universal digital strategy executive. The Observer Viewpoint page 8 Wednesday, December 9, 2009 THE OBSERVER What is the worst aspect of P.O. Box 779, Notre Dame, IN 46556 024 South Dining Hall, Notre Dame, IN 46556 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Foresight? Jenn Metz MANAGING EDITOR BUSINESS MANAGER That it started. Really? 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Vote by Thursday at 5 p.m. at www.ndsmcobserver.com. The Observer Viewpoint Wednesday, December 9, 2009 page 9 I’m still hungry I would like to take what Mitchell will be donated to charity. This naturally macaroni salad, potato salad, ice cream, 14 meals should be able to be used at Myers said in his article Grab and Go sys- leaves my dinner meal as the only charge along with all the things that we offer. So any time during the week. Let students tem unfair one step further with this: possibility. I, personally, find this to be you see, for the hard working student budget their own meal plan. We’re big I stare morosely at the pathetic array ridiculous. We are busy college students needing to eat on the go, this system is boys and girls. That way students’ of food behind the glass door. Three who need to be able to use our meals at more filling and appetizing. Studying on money will not be wasted. We should be halves of a peanut the time of our choosing and know that an empty stomach, as we all know, is just able to redeem our remaining meals at butter sandwich Jacob Szczudlak even if we don’t have the time to sit down one more distraction that we don’t need. the end of the week, or run out by wrapped in a ster- in one of our fine dining halls that we Now imagine this. It’s Friday after- Thursday. It should be about the conven- ile little package is Guest will get a filling meal. noon. The week has been a difficult to ience to the student. Stocking up at the to be the staple of Columnist What I’m trying to get at is that Notre say the least. A math test over a subject end of the week will give us the option of my quick lunch. I take it from the shelf Dame’s meal system needs a bit of you still don’t understand even after six going out or eating at home. So what if trying to look at the bright side of things; revamping. First of all, the seven-point hours of nonstop studying, a lab where we grab 28 bags of popcorn at one time. at least I won’t be eating the soggy veggie system is a flawed one. For those of you you titrated a substance that you can’t Maybe we are planning on throwing the wrap that was my other choice. I then that do not know about the seven-point even pronounce, homework in every greatest popcorn and a movie party ever. snag a yogurt, possibly the most suste- system, the gist of it is this: each food class and your on-campus job have you We students need to take control of our nance I will be getting from this meal. I item is assigned a certain point value. extremely worn out. That without money. We know when we are hungry grab a juice box, which I can tell from its Sandwiches and wraps are three points; including section sports, dorm sports and and we know when we are not. Let us size will not even be enough to wash my yogurts, parfaits are two; fruit, juice, the various clubs you are in. You have decide to waste all of our meals in the peanut butter sandwich down. That pudding, chips, things like that are one barely had time to sleep let alone eat, first five days of the week and go hungry brings me to six points. Now here?s the point. Students choose items until the leaving you with four extra meals. What the last two. Make Grab-and-Go compa- difficult decision. What will I get with my total point value is equal to seven points. do you do with them? You can’t eat in rable to the dining hall food. Eating on final point, a tiny snack size bag of chips I feel that it should be changed to some- the dining hall, you’ve already had din- the fly gives us students more time to or an even more miniscule cup of pud- thing similar to Purdue’s On-the-Go. ner. You can’t go get Grab-and-Go either. study, which is after all the whole reason ding? Choice made, I head to the regis- Purdue’s On-the-Go uses a much more What happens is that these meals are we came to Notre Dame, right? We need ter to check out. effective system. Instead of a meal that wasted. They don’t roll over; you can’t to be able to have a comparable option to Is this going to be dinner the lady at adds up to seven points, Purdue allows spend them; your money pays for noth- the dining hall. Students need to be able the check-out inquires. their students to pick one entrée and four ing. These meal need to be able to be to eat on the go, and to be able to do it Dinner!? I exclaim in surprise, but it’s sides. This means that Purdue students claimed. Food Services should not put a when they want to. The best way to do barely noon! are always guaranteed five items. Here limit on the number of meal that students this is to overhaul they Grab-and-Go sys- She calmly explains to me that I cannot at Notre Dame if you want to have a can eat per day nor the time at which tem and to remove limits on when stu- charge the meal as my breakfast because yogurt and a sandwich you can only at they can use them. There are times dur- dents can claim their meals. it is passed the time that is considered most get four items. Plus Purdue has ing the week where you simply cannot fit breakfast. I also cannot use my lunch many more choices than Notre Dame. in breakfast for example. Why not let Jacob Szczudlak is a junior. He can be because I participate in the Wednesday For their entrée, they can pick from students have an early lunch and a late contacted at [email protected] Fast, meaning I give up the privilege of sandwiches, hot or cold, hotdogs, burg- lunch? We should be able to eat when The views expressed in this column are eating in the dining hall so that the ers, salads, etc. Their sides are really we can rather than at the rigidly those of the author and not money that is saved from my not eating diverse: fountain drinks, fruit snacks, assigned times that we must now. The necessarily those of The Observer.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR I'm a believer The best from Europe and America In response to Mark Easley’s article, (“Global This morning I read Mr. Easley’s quarters, they plant rooftop gar- people mourned the impending warming skeptic,” Dec. 7), I find several points that Climate Change letter (“Global dens, cutting down on the urban death of incandescent lightbulbs. Lo he makes alarming. The effects of climate change warming skeptic,” Dec. 7). I am a heat island effect. When they do and behold though, scientists have are having a direct effect on human and ecological GreeND member studying in Notre travel long distances, fast trains are found ways to make incandesents well-being. According to the Intergovernmental Dame’s Rome Architecture Program. used. In Italy, even the diet is that use the requisite 30 percent Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), sea levels rose six His assertion about Europe’s worry greener; Italian food has less meat less energy. inches during the 20th century. The summer thick- about climate change is correct; and ingredients are more local and Interestingly, in Italy, with all of its ness of artic sea ice is half of what it was in 1950. people here are indeed worried seasonally varied than in the states. worry and acceptance about Climate Glaciers and permafrost are melting, flooding about global warming. It greatly The government encourages people Change, I see none of this impas- some areas and drying up ecosystems in others. saddens me that back at home this not to drive cars, without any politi- sioned grassroots action. If These changes impact species on all continents. is not the case. cal debate; it is simply “the right Americans can unite — as Seawater is more acidic because of increased car- Here “being green” is just daily thing to do.” Europeans have — behind a firm bon dioxide absorbed by water, affecting coral life; the Romans live in apartments At Notre Dame, while some conviction that something must be reefs and marine life. Human health is negatively that are hundreds of years old. naysayers create debate where done, this uniquely American deter- impacted by outbreaks of infectious diseases. These buildings rely on natural ven- there should be none, other students mination and innovativeness will Seawater temperatures are warming, contributing tilation for heating and cooling eight get very passionate about recycling bring forth a set of solutions that to changing weather patterns that bring stronger months out of the year. They have and other environmental issues, will avert catastrophe. storm systems to some areas, while causing been around for so long that their demonizing bottled water and pub- droughts in others. carbon footprints are essentially licly pushing people to take short Jackson Bangs Yes, the world has gone through periods of neutral by now. People here live showers. junior warming and cooling. There are naturally occur- close together, and walk every- When the American Congress set off campus ring phenomena like volancanic eruptions. But where. Since they are in such close new lightbulb efficiency standards, Dec. 8 also yes, I believe humans have a responsibility to protect the earth in ways we can control. MIT sci- entists estimated in 2008 the average American emitted 20 metric tons of carbon dioxide annually, compared to a world average of four metric tons. It Let’s approach climate change is crucial that the U.S. reduce carbon emissions. Easley asks how developed nations could ask Peer-reviewed science continues to challenge is to find the balance health care than solely in GHG reduc- developing countries to pay higher costs for ener- provide more and more evidence that between the costs of abating GHG tion technologies. gy. In reality, developing nations are already pay- climate change is happening and that emissions and the benefits of avoiding I propose that with sustainable ing the price for climate change because their peo- it is caused by humans. The disagree- unpredictability in the future. development we can invest in a mix of ple, economies, governments, and health systems ment among climate scientists on Because the people in the developing both and achieve our goals of alleviat- are more vulnerable to the fluctuations caused by those two points is all but non-exis- world have the least technology avail- ing poverty and addressing climate climate change. tent. Despite what you may hear, able to them to cope with changes and change. These are the kinds of edu- Spending the financial resources to “green” there is a clear consensus on those their economies are most closely tied cated discussions we need to have at America’s economy is not wasteful: it’s innovative. issues. Don’t trust everything the to agriculture, it is the future genera- Notre Dame. I believe further delay- The benefit of international cooperation fosters media tells you. Don’t trust me either. tions of the developing world that ing reductions in GHG emissions global interdependence. A U.S. policy that creates Read the peer-reviewed science on stand to benefit the most from GHG would be a terrible mistake, but by the incentives for environmental protection is an these issues and make your own deci- reduction policies. same token it would also be a terrible investment in our future economy. America has the sion. I think Mr. Easley is right in saying mistake to ignore our other available technology and skills to create jobs making solar The real point for debate, that I’m that it doesn’t seem right to deny tech- opportunities. How we respond to cli- panels, wind turbines, fuel cells, light rail transit glad Mr. Easley addresses (“Global nology advancements to the poor of mate change now will determine the and electric cars. Investing in sustainable energy warming skeptic,” Dec. 7), is how we this generation when wealthy coun- fate of humanity for centuries to will decrease reliance on foreign energy. Instead of respond to climate change. It is true tries like the United States have been come. Let’s approach climate change sending money overseas, Americans would be that there is a great deal of uncertain- spewing GHGs into the atmosphere for at Notre Dame on a new level of seri- investing in our economy and our environment. To ty surrounding what the magnitude of decades. However, it also seems ous examination and informed debate me, that is very important at this point in history. climate changes effects will be, but wrong to condemn future generations of a very real threat learning. almost every model predicts at least to live with the effects of unabated cli- Megan Fitzgerald some serious and costly consequence mate change when they had no part in Connor Kobeski junior including more variable weather pat- causing the changes. It may be that senior Cavanaugh Hall terns, sea level rise, species extinc- there are greater benefits to investing Siegfried Hall Dec. 8 tions and the spread of disease. Our in infrastructure, education and Dec. 7 The Observer Scene page 10 Wednesday, December 9, 2009

I’ve never thought of myself as a typical For my male companions who have made it male. However, there are times in my life this far through the article without actually when I’m confronted with the fact that no knowing anything about “Twilight,” I’ll do my matter how much it pains me, I share com- best to explain. Edward and Bella (vampire mon traits with a Dave-Matthews-listening, and moody girl, respectively) are now mar- Natty-Ice-swilling, ried and living off the coast of Brazil. Taking Xbox-live-playing frat part in a common newlywed activity, houses boy. On matters such as Nick Anderson are destroyed and Bella is repeatedly red meat, college foot- knocked unconscious. It has something to do ball and the simple joy with Edward’s super powers and glitter. In of a bubble bath, I can Scene Writer these “miracle-of-life moments,” Bella con- and have held conver- ceives a mutant human/vampire fetus who sations lasting multiple grows quickly and strikes fear into the heart minutes with my sleevelessly-attired and of pretty much everyone, to the point where Chinese-character-tattooed counterpart. Edward wants Bella to have an abortion. For the first 20 years of my life, I could have Bella, whose ribs have been broken by the added another five minutes of conversation to super baby’s kicks, carries the pregnancy to my lifetime concerning the “Twilight” books term. In this time Jacob, a shape-shifter who by Stephenie Meyer. (Yes, we could have held resembles a werewolf, finds Bella in order to a conversation before the books were writ- kill her, or something. Bella starts to give birth ten). While most of my readership will likely but starts losing blood. Edward then returns, be familiar with a typical male stance, I would turns Bella into a vampire and gives her a C- like to clearly explain my understanding of it. section with his teeth. Jacob then imprints on When it comes to movies concerning the the baby. This means he falls in love. A were- topic of love, there were two traditional meth- wolf falls in love with a baby. ods of dealing with it: romantic comedies and Obviously, my third-hand retelling of Disney movies, both riddled with their own “Breaking Dawn” contains inaccuracies, but particular evils on the matter. Romantic on the off chance that these statements are comedies follow cheesy, clichéd storylines and remotely true, I plan on attending the mid- more often than not are connected to night premiere of both movies. (At Meyer’s Cameron Diaz. With few exceptions, rom- insistence, the final volume is being split into coms send males into one of three states: two movies). If done well, their strangeness sleep, rage or a sleepy rage. Disney movies will rival David Lynch’s “Eraserhead,” a feat are actually identical with the exception of I’d always assumed was impossible. In fact, I Cameron Diaz. Either way, unrealistic and silently applauded as “New Moon” shattered boring depictions of relationships dominate box office records. Why? Because in the popular cinema. future of the film series, a werewolf falls in “Twilight” broke new ground in its depic- love with a baby. tions of romantic relationships. Specifically, it added a sparkling vampire whose mysterious The views expressed in this column are and cold persona can only be explained by his those of the author and not necessarily those love for the female lead, Bella. Digging deeper of the Observer. into an already cavernous hole occupied by Contact Nick Anderson at the notion of romantic love in popular culture, [email protected] the ridiculous expectations and corny romance of “Twilight” will only leave a nation of young females over eager for “true” love and, at the end of the day, heartbroken, only comforted by sweatpants and ice cream. In an event that will ultimately limit my future friendships in the frat sector, I blindly stumbled to the Wikipedia page for the fourth and final book of the “Twilight” epic, “Breaking Dawn.” This changed everything. No longer do I resent the existence of these cheesy, derivative and harmful books. Instead, I cannot wait for the final film to be birthed forth onto the collective con- sciousness of our madcap gener- ation. What happened? I read the plot summary.

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By MAIJA GUSTIN Assistant Scene Editor

Lady Gaga is back in action with “The Fame Monster,” an album of both brand- new songs and reissues of her first album, “The Fame.” With her new songs, Lady Gaga proves that she can still make great, catchy dance tunes, but also shows the maturity she’s found since her first dance album was released last year. Overall, tunes, although it “The Fame Monster” is the next step in can hardly stand up against the evolution of an incredible performer. a classic like “LoveGame.” But even “Bad Romance,” which has already when Lady Gaga isn’t at her best, she taken the airwaves, iTunes and YouTube simply owns her fellow dance-pop divas. by storm, is bizarre, awesome and Yeah, that means you, Rihanna. danceable as the opening song on “The “Speechless,” which Lady Gaga per- Fame Monster.” Lady Gaga’s penchant formed along with “Bad Romance” at the for writing great pop music shines American Music Awards a few through on this track with an unhealthily weeks ago, is a great change of catchy chorus and a great, but unintelli- pace for the usually upbeat gible, opening line. “Bad Romance” is songstress. It’s a standard pop- simply proof that, even after hits like ballad accompanied by piano, “Just Dance” and “Poker Face,” the Lady done in Lady Gaga-fashion; still has it. meaning, somehow, that this Lady Gaga’s second track, “Alejandro,” way-overdone song form seems like a throwback, blatantly refer- seems new and exciting encing ABBA’s “Fernando,” although coming from her pipes. I upping the ante ever so slightly. But, big dare you to not sing along. For surprise, Lady Gaga rocks what can be those who saw the American Music best described as a pop-dance inspired Awards performance, just imagine Lady pseudo-ballad for a nice change of pace Gaga breaking bottles over the piano as after rocker “Bad Romance.” What Lady she sings, and it will seem even better. like trance music than pop music, but its Fame,” it’s a great way to get all of Lady Gaga proves above all, though, is that she “Dance in the Dark” sort of sounds, at danceable nonetheless. Perhaps the pre- Gaga’s golden oldies. can (sort of) change styles from song to least initially, like something out of the quel to “Just Dance,” Lady Gaga is ready The final two tracks, both new, are song while still keeping an overall cohe- ‘80s, with a standard synth-riff. However, to have some fun in the club in this song. “Disco Heaven” and a remix of “Bad sive feel to her album. all Lady Gaga needs is a minute to It’s catchy, of course. In fact, in may be Romance.” “Disco Heaven” is a far cry Don’t call her Gaga. Or at least that’s remind you that you are, indeed, in the impossible for Lady Gaga to write a non- from actual disco, but Lady Gaga’s 21st- what she says at the beginning of 21st century. At first, “Dance in the catchy song. But who’s complaining? “So century take on the much-loved, much- “Monster.” Evidently, judging by the con- Dark” seems like just another danceable Happy I Could Die” is another solid addi- loathed dance genre seems less likely to tent of “Bad Romance” and “Monster,” Lady Gaga track. But after a good minute tion to her catalog, changing the pace polarize than its namesake. It’s not great, Lady Gaga had her heart broken in the or two of listening, it’s hard to stop nod- and tone of “The Fame Monster” a little especially when compared to the rest of making of this album, because she seems ding your head. The catchy refrain is full in the process. the album, but it will probably get people pretty hung up on it. However, “Monster” of Lady Gaga “soul,” if you can call it The last song on “The Fame Monster” moving anyways. “Bad Romance is a nice addition to her collection of that, while the rest of the song is just before the reissues of “The Fame” is (Starsmith Remix)” is merely an ade- plain good. Full of surprises, that Lady “Teeth,” which sounds a little southern- quate remix of a great new song. Gaga is. twang country, more in the style of Reminiscing once again on the great ‘80s, The Fame Monster Lady Gaga meets with fellow tour-de- Christina Aguilera or even Carrie this remix puts too much synthesizer into Lady Gaga force pop diva Beyonce on “Telephone.” Underwood. It’s pretty much different an already great dance tune, making it Beyonce’s part may be minimal, but it’s from anything you’ve ever heard from more awkward than awesome. Recommended Tracks: “Bad pretty great. Divalicious as always. In Lady Gaga before. But, regardless, it’s a Regardless of the weak ending, “The case the word hasn’t been thrown fine addition to a pretty solid batch of Fame Monster” is a great new album Romance,” “Alejandro,” around enough already, “Telephone” is new tracks on “The Fame Monster.” from a truly creative and talented per- “Speechless,” “Dance in the Dark” yet another upbeat, catchy tune on “The The rest of “The Fame Monster” are former. Although it’s almost more enjoy- Fame Monster.” As with many of Lady reissues of tracks from Lady Gaga’s first able to watch Lady Gaga live, the songs and “Telephone” Gaga’s other tunes, like “Dance in the album “The Fame,” including such hits retain all of the energy of her perform- Dark” and even “Bad Romance,” it gets as “Just Dance,” “LoveGame,” ances on the CD. That’s an impressive better with time. Give it a few listens, and “Paparazzi” and “Poker Face.” There’s feat, and well worth a listen. let it transport you back to Domerfest. nothing new about the songs, there are “So Happy I Could Die” seems more no remixes, but for this without “The Contact Maija Gustin at [email protected]

marshmallows on,” trips around the campus. By ADRIANA PRATT she said. The classy men of Glee Club will Assistant Scene Editor Howard Hall start fa-la-la-la-la-ing at 8:30 p.m., would love to see then turn over the stage to Howard’s It’s the “Halliday” sea- the whole campus liturgical choir at 9:30. Christmas car- son, and Howard Hall is attend the event. ols will ring throughout campus, sure- spreading cheer this “I’m really excited ly making Buddy the Elf proud. Wednesday evening with for everyone to Howard hopes to share holiday their signature Christmas have a chance to cheer with the rest of campus, Colas event. A winter wonder- unwind before said. land will appear between finals week and “I’m most looking forward to seeing Crowley Hall of Music and to see Howard everyone have a good time at the LaFortune from 8-10 p.m., girls and all of ‘Halliday.’ It’s a great opportunity … full of sweet treats, a sleigh campus come for everyone to get excited about ride and if Santa’s on our together … I Christmas and the rest of the semes- side, some magical white think it’s going ter,” she said. precipitation from the sky. to be really The event has changed over the The herald angels, other- fun,” Michelle years, with new additions including a wise known as the Glee Club L e e , sleigh ride and a sitting area for and Howard Liturgical Choir, H o w a r d ’ s guests to relax and indulge in the deli- will be singing as horse-drawn other social cious treats. carriages trot around God Quad campus co- “We started planning in September and South Quad. Santa will be c o m m i s - and getting in touch with the sleigh on standby, pouring cups of hot s i o n e r , company, filling out the SAO request chocolate and promising report said. and getting the t-shirts,” Colas said. cards full of A’s for those who Lee also “Howard Halliday” t-shirts will be avoided his Naughty List. r e c o m - on sale for $13. All proceeds will go On top of all those goodies, the m e n d e d to Howard’s bone marrow drive. event will feature tons of free t h a t Put on your Christmas gear, gather homemade baked goods, Howard’s g u e s t s up your friends and take a trip to social campus co-commissioner, a r r i v e LaFortune for some goodies and a Kelly Colas, said. on the photo with Santa Wednesday night. “We already have around 20 early side to Be careful on your way over though. pounds worth of puppy chow. Most of ensure they get the chance to We don’t want anyone getting run the girls in Howard are baking home- go on a sleigh ride. The sleigh will be over by a reindeer. made cookies and we’re going to have available from during the entire event s’mores and a grill to roast the but can only take a certain number of Contact Adriana Pratt at [email protected]

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NASCAR Danica Patrick prepares for Nationwide debut

she tries to become the only schedule these days — I don’t Tuesday, it’s believed Patrick and Dario Franchitti lasted just Associated Press female driver currently compet- even know what airline I’m get- had settled on the organization half a season before returning PHOENIX — Danica Patrick ing in one of NASCAR’s top two ting on anymore, just what time many weeks ago and had only to IndyCar this past year and received all kinds of advice dur- series. the flight leaves,” Patrick said. been waiting to announce her winning the title. ing her lengthy flirtation with Patrick will run a full IndyCar “I asked Mark Martin ‘How do IndyCar deal to finalize the So there’s been rampant NASCAR. Some encouraged her Series schedule with Andretti you do it?’ and he said he got NASCAR contract. speculation as to how the 27- to give it a try, while others Autosport and squeeze NASCAR used to it. I have no doubt I will “There’s no mystery that I year-old Patrick will fare. openly won- in when she can. get used to it.” went to Although she’s dered why “It’s time for the hard Her immediate Patrick unveiled her green Charlotte during enormously pop- I n d y C a r ’ s plans are to par- and orange No. 7 Chevrolet in a the summer and “I want to win a lot ular and mar- work, time to buckle biggest star ticipate in the news conference at Chase Field visited with vari- more races. I want to ketable, she has would open her- down and learn how ARCA test next with GoDaddy.com, which is ous teams,” said just one victory win the Indy 500. self up to such to drive these cars. week at Daytona sponsoring her in both series, Patrick, adding in five seasons scrutiny. International as well as Martin in the pre- she picked JRM And I want to have of IndyCar rac- It’s going to be Now that she’s Speedway and mier Sprint Cup Series. because “first fun.” ing. She has one officially a part- challenging.” make her stock- GoDaddy had an existing rela- and foremost, win, last year in time NASCAR car debut in that tionship with JR Motorsports I’m going to Japan, and 16 Danica Patrick driver — she Danica Patrick series opener on that helped pave the way for drive for a great top-five finishes. announced a Feb. 6 — one Patrick to choose the team. There is Nationwide driver She was fifth two-year deal Nationwide driver day before she’ll Earnhardt-owned team over adequate and in the standings Tuesday to drive star in two Super everyone else jockeying for her proper support.” this past season. for the second-tier Nationwide Bowl ads for sponsor in NASCAR. Sponsorship concerns, series But she insisted she’s ready to Series team owned by Rick GoDaddy.com. She took a summer tour stability and increased potential try something new while still Hendrick and Dale Earnhardt JR Motorsports fields cars in through North Carolina meeting earnings have led several open holding down her day job. Jr. — how will she be received? the Nationwide Series but does various drivers and car owners, wheel drivers to migrate to “It’s time for the hard work, “I expect her to be eaten up not have a schedule mapped and there was a time when for- NASCAR, but with very limited time to buckle down and learn by the wolves,” said Kelley out for Patrick. Unclear is how mer IndyCar Series champion success. Juan Pablo Montoya how to drive these cars. It’s Earnhardt, general manager of many races she’ll run, when Tony Stewart was thought to be left Formula One and didn’t going to be challenging,” she JR Motorsports. she’ll fit them in, or when she’ll the front-runner for her move begin to compete at a consis- said. “I’m always looking for Earnhardt quickly said she get the seat time needed to to NASCAR. tent level until this past season, the next challenge, and there’s was only joking, and clarified learn how to drive a heavy In the end, though, the his third since the move. still plenty of challenges left in that she expects Patrick to be stock car. crossover relationship with Three-time IndyCar Series IndyCar. I want to win a lot respected immediately. But Patrick said she can handle GoDaddy made JR Motorsports champion Sam Hornish Jr. has more races. I want to win the there’s no doubt Patrick will the heavy workload. the obvious choice. Although had a very rough go of it during Indy 500. And I want to have face an enormous spotlight as “If I could show you my the deal was only announced his two full seasons in NASCAR, fun.”

NFL Quinn anxious to prove himself against rival Steelers

11) host the suddenly stumbling down, 271-yard performance was my ability and everything. I since 2003, placing the defend- Associated Press Steelers (6-6) on Thursday against San Diego, Quinn’s sec- just have to continue to grow ing Super Bowl champions in BEREA, Ohio — Like so many night. ond impressive outing in his last and mature and learn and get jeopardy of missing the playoffs. Ohio kids raised on football, When the teams met on Oct. three games. After throwing one better.” Opponents have been successful Brady Quinn developed a strong 18 at Heinz Field, Quinn TD pass and five interceptions Mangini was impressed with in spreading out the Steelers distaste for everything watched from the sideline as the in his first three starts, he has Quinn’s ability to handle San defense with four- and five- Pittsburgh Steelers. Steelers won their 12th straight seven TDs and not a single pick Diego’s defense, which like receiver sets. With Pro Bowl Growing up a die-hard over the Browns, 27-14. He had in his past three. Pittsburgh’s, blitzes from every safety Troy Polamalu sidelined Browns fan, Cleveland’s quar- lost his starting job to Derek Quinn has thrown 126 consec- angle. While there have been with knee injuries, teams have terback learned from an early Anderson a few weeks earlier, utive passes without an inter- questions about the QB’s arm found a soft spot in the middle age that those neighbors from benched after two starts by ception, the second-longest strength, Quinn’s football IQ has of the field that’s not been there Pennsylvania wearing black and coach Eric Mangini. active streak in the league. never been challenged. before. gold were the enemy, Iron City Quinn has been back under “I’m just trying to make good “I thought he did a nice job Quinn isn’t counting on villains to be despised and beat- center for five starts, and it’s his decisions, trying to take care of IDing (identifying) where the Polamalu’s absence to aid the en whenever possible. Quinn’s turn to try and end the Steelers’ the football,” he said. “It always pressure was coming from,” Browns, who have lost 10 heroes wore brown and orange. utter dominance over the gives us a chance to win. The Mangini said. “He changed some straight home games. So which of the Steelers did he Browns — 18 wins in 19 games only statistic that really matters of the protection calls on the “Clearly not having him on the hate most? Jerome Bettis? Rod since 2000. Cleveland hasn’t is wins and losses. We’re still line of scrimmage to get us to a field takes something away from Woodson? Greg Lloyd? Bill beaten Pittsburgh since Oct. 5, searching for that win.” point where we had the num- them, but Tyrone Carter does a Cowher? 2003, when Tim Couch directed Quinn is 0-7 as a starter this bers to pick it up and that great job filling in for that spot,” “I don’t know,” Quinn said on the Browns to a 33-13 win. season and 1-9 in his stop-and- opened up some things. Quinn said. “Believe me, they’ll Tuesday. “I wasn’t really fond of Since then, Kelly Holcomb, start pro career. He says he feels “The one thing about him is be ready to go.” any of them. That’s usually how Jeff Garcia, Trent Dilfer, Charlie more comfortable than at any he’ll study it, he’ll pick up some He’s prepared, too. it works.” Frye, Anderson and Bruce time in three years and believes things from the first game even And in what has been an Quinn, who has been showing Gradkowski — who directed he can develop into the quarter- though he wasn’t playing and unusually rough season in a signs he could blossom into a Oakland to a comeback win over back Cleveland banked on get- there’s also going to be some decade of rough seasons in solid NFL starter, will face Pittsburgh last week — all have ting when they selected him in variations of things that are Cleveland, nothing would warm Cleveland’s bitter — and much failed to knock off the Steelers. the first round of the 2007 draft. unique to us.” the hearts of Browns fans more better — rival for the first time Quinn’s up. But is he up to it? “I hope so,” he said. “That’s Pittsburgh has dropped four than a victory over the hated as a pro when the Browns (1- He’s coming off a three-touch- the intent. I’ve always felt that straight games for the first time Steelers.

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NFL CSCAA Division I Men’s Swimming and Diving Top 25

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1 Stanford 300 1 2 Arizona 289 2 3 Texas 279 3 4 Michigan 267 4 5 Auburn 264 5 6 California 255 6 7 Florida 237 8 8 Indiana 236 7 9 Ohio State 215 9 10 Tennessee 213 10 11 Minnesota 201 11 12 Georgia 189 12 13 Virginia 174 15 14 Purdue 173 14 15 North Carolina 157 16 16 Princeton 148 17 17 LSU 133 18 18 SMU 127 19 19 Louisville 121 13 20 Harvard 101 22 21 Florida State 98 21 22 Penn State 96 20 23 Kentucky 73 23 24 UNLV 65 24 25 USC 48 NR

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AP team points previous Former New York Giants receiver Plaxico Burress enters trial at Manhattan criminal court in June. Burress 1 Stanford 297 2 is currently pushing for work release two months into his two-year prison term. 2 Georiga 293 1 3 Texas 275 3 4 Arizona 274 4 5 Florida 261 5 Plaxico Burress requests work release 6 Auburn 250 6 7 Tennessee 233 7 Associated Press Prosecutors said the bullet furloughs within two years of elsewhere days before. The 8 Texas A&M 226 8 narrowly missed a security their release dates. Burress weapon slipped down 9 California 219 11 NEW YORK — Former guard, and they insisted on pleaded guilty in August to a Burress’ leg and fired, injur- 10 USC 216 9 Super Bowl star Plaxico at least a two-year prison form of attempted criminal ing his right thigh. 11 Minnesota 205 10 Burress wants to get a break term. A quick furlough possession of a weapon that The gun wasn’t licensed in 12 Virginia 190 12 from prison, but prosecutors would send “a very bad mes- allows him to be eligible for New York or New Jersey, 13 Indiana 181 13 said Tuesday they will likely sage,” Manhattan Chief work release, state correc- where Burress lived; his 14 Wisconsin 167 14 try to block his bid for work Assistant District Attorney tions spokeswoman Linda Florida concealed-weapons 15 Penn State 156 15 release because he hasn’t Mark Dwyer said Tuesday. Foglia said. permit had expired. 16 SMU 141 17 served enough time. “It’s too early,” he said. Officials deciding on fur- Sentenced in September, 17 North Carolina 132 16 The former New York Burress’ lawyer, Benjamin loughs weigh factors includ- Burress is now being held in 18 UCLA 130 19 Giant applied for a work fur- Brafman, declined to com- ing the inmate’s crime, his protective custody at an 19 Arkansas 122 18 lough — which would let ment. prison behavior and any upstate prison because of his 20 Princeton 108 19 him spend some portion of Statistically, Burress’ effort opposition to the release, she notoriety. 21 Virginia Tech 104 21 his time at home — on Nov. is a long shot. Less than 5 said. Inmates on work release 22 Louisville 90 22 25, about two months into percent of the more than Burress, then a Giants generally get to spend sever- 23 Northwestern 81 23 his two-year sentence for 31,500 work release applica- receiver, was at the Latin al days and nights each 24 Washington 62 24 carrying an unlicensed gun tions statewide were granted Quarter nightclub in week out of prison working 25 Harvard 25 60 that went off and wounded last year, according to the November 2008 with a .40- and reconnecting with their him at a Manhattan night- state Department of caliber gun tucked into his families; the exact arrange- club. State prison system Correctional Services. waistband. He later said he ments vary for each inmate. officials are expected to Under state law, inmates was concerned for his safety Some are allowed out full- decide on his request next convicted of nonviolent because a teammate had time for the last few months USCHO/CBS Division I month. offenses can apply for work been held up at gunpoint of their sentence, Foglia said. Hockey Top 10 IN BRIEF team previous

1 Miami (Ohio) 1 Tim Donaghy voices dislike Rafael Soriano accepts salary Flyers’ Emery expected to 2 Denver 2 for Rivers on TV and radio arbitration, stays with Braves have surgery on abdomen 3 North Dakota 3 BOSTON — Boston Celtics coach ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves’ PHILADELPHIA — Flyers goalie Ray 4 Bemidji State 5 Doc Rivers said he’s tired of surplus of late-inning relievers forced Emery will undergo surgery Wednesday to 5 Cornell 7 hearing about disgraced referee the team to part ways with outfielder repair a torn muscle in his lower abdomen, 6 Colorado College 6 Tim Donaghy. Ryan Church on Tuesday. and is expected to miss about six weeks. 7 Quinnipiac 4 Donaghy was released from Church was designated for assign- Philadelphia general manager Paul 8 Yale 10 prison last month after serving ment by the Braves to clear a spot on Holmgren made the announcement 9 UMass-Lowell 8 most of a 15-month sentence in a the 40-man roster for reliever Rafael Tuesday night before the Flyers played the 10 Boston College 15 gambling scandal. He appeared Soriano, who made a surprise deci- New York Islanders. on “60 Minutes” on Sunday night sion a day earlier to accept salary The Flyers, who lost five straight and eight and on a Boston radio show arbitration. of nine, recalled goalie Johan Backlund from Tuesday morning, when he was The Braves last week signed closer the Adirondack Phantoms, but will rely critical of Rivers. Billy Wagner and setup man Takashi heavily on Brian Boucher. Rivers said he’s “so sick of that Saito. The expectation was Soriano Emery hadn’t been playing well, and was around the dial guy right now.” The Celtics coach and Mike Gonzalez would decline pulled from Saturday’s game against the said he loves the NBA and hates salary arbitration offers and become Washington Capitals after allowing five that “we’re giving a guy like that free agents. goals. NBA credibility.” Instead, Soriano is still with the Holmgren said the injury played a part in Bulls vs. Hawks Donaghy claimed on the TV Braves. The right-hander can’t be Emery’s slump. 7 p.m., ESPN show that he bet on NBA games traded before June 16 without his “You know how hard he practices,” based on his knowledge of other consent. Holmgren said. “He’s been trying to fight officials’ biases for and against The team added about $10 million through this, but couldn’t practice the way NCAA Men’s Basketball certain players and teams. He in payroll with Wagner and Saito, and he normally does, and his game suffered. Kentucky vs. Connecticut claimed his officiating was not Soriano could gain a raise from $6.1 He’s a down young man, and feels he let his 9:30 p.m., ESPN compromised. million to more than $7 million. team down.” page 14 The Observer N SPORTS Wednesday, December 9, 2009

MLB Managers play coy as winter meetings begin

Sam and Seth Levinson. the recession, many teams Atchison, who spent the last trying to purchase control of Associated Press “Obviously, he’s very suc- are reluctant to spend top two seasons with the Hanshin the Texas Rangers from cur- INDIANAPOLIS — Baseball’s cessful — pitched in tough dollar for stars. Tigers in Japan’s Central rent owner Tom Hicks. winter meetings opened at markets,” Cashman said. “We are not in that bidding League. Hanshin purchased Gilbert said he hopes to find their usual glacial pace. “He’s a New Yorker, so he’s at all,” Braves manager the contract of outfielder Matt out whether his bid succeeds Roy Halladay, Curtis tough.” Bobby Cox said. Murton from Colorado. by a Dec. 15 deadline that’s Granderson and Dan Uggla Cashman, who received his Even the Yankees appear to The New York Mets, coming been set. were some of the big names budget only last Friday, also be trying to reduce their $200 off a dismal first season at being dangled on the trade must decide what offers to million-plus payroll. Cashman Citi Field, have held numer- market Monday. Toronto make to left fielder Johnny said one of the reasons he ous trade talks but weren’t appeared to be moving espe- Damon and designated hitter traded Bruney was that he close to any deals. cially deliberately in talks Hideki Matsui, who like was eligible for arbitration Also, former agent Dennis involving Halladay, the much- Pettitte became free agents. after making $1.25 million Gilbert was at the hotel. Now coveted 2003 AL Cy Young Matsui, the World Series MVP, last season. a Chicago White Sox execu- Award winner. wants to stay in the major Still, other teams are wary tive, he is among the bidders “Nothing’s happened. If he leagues. of the financial might of the comes to a team in our divi- “I manage two Japanese World Series champions. sion, I would be interested. players and it’s fun,” Chicago “They have a couple of He’s really good,” Boston Red White Sox manager Ozzie things that make life difficult Sox manager Terry Francona Guillen said. “I love it for us: They have a lot of Write Sports. said. because all of a sudden when money and they have smart Detroit right-hander Edwin you get fired from the United people running what they are Jackson was another player States, you might have a doing,” Francona said. “They who could be traded, but in a chance to manage in Japan. are not going to go away. I E-mail Matt at a town known for fast moves You never know.” hope they don’t get better. around the speedway, base- Jason Bay and Matt But they are there, so we ball’s wheelers and dealers Holliday, the top two free- have to deal with them.” [email protected] were slowly mulling their agent hitters, appear to have Boston agreed to a small options at the winter meet- slow-moving markets. Given deal with right-hander Scott ings. There were just two minor deals in the first few hours of the four-day session at a hotel just a few miles from Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Washington acquired right- handed reliever Brian Bruney from the New York Yankees for a player to be named and Texas obtained left-hander Clay Rapada from Detroit for a player to be named or cash. Of the 23 free agents offered arbitration by their former club last week, only three accepted by Monday’s midnight deadline: Minnesota pitcher Carl Pavano, Atlanta reliever Rafael Soriano and Colorado reliever Rafael Betancourt. Among other free agents, St. Louis and right-hander Brad Penny reached a tenta- tive agreement on a $7.5 mil- lion, one-year contract, a deal that won’t be completed until after the Cardinals approve the results of his physical Tuesday, a person familiar with the talks said. The per- son spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal was not yet final. Catcher Ivan Rodriguez and the Nationals reached a pre- liminary agreement on a $6 million, two-year contract. That deal is subject to the 38- year-old catcher passing a physical, a person familiar with those negotiations said, also speaking on condition of anonymity because the agree- ment was not yet complete. Rodriguez will receive $3 mil- lion each in 2010 and 2011. Detroit agreed to a $1.55 million, one-year contract with shortstop Adam Everett. Also, the Yankees said left- hander Andy Pettitte’s repre- sentatives told them he wants to return for 2010. New York was prepared to make him an offer upward of $10 million, a baseball official familiar with the talks said. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because talks were ongoing. “I’ve been told in the right circumstances he wants to pitch,” Yankees general man- ager Brian Cashman said. Cashman also acknowl- edged he was interested in right-hander Jason Marquis. The GM said he traveled to Indianapolis on Sunday on “Air Levinson” — the private plane of the pitcher’s agents, Wednesday, December 9, 2009 The Observer N SPORTS page 15

MLB MLB Harvey singled out for HOF Granderson dealt to

Associated Press Yankees from Detroit INDIANAPOLIS — Supremely self-assured every time he Cashman said. stepped onto a ballfield, umpire Associated Press Granderson’s batting average Doug Harvey developed a stub- INDIANAPOLIS — Instead of has dropped from .302 in 2007 to born habit: After the final out, he spending at these winter meetings, .280 in 2008 to .249 last year. He would take his wad of chewing the New York Yankees are in a also had 141 strikeouts — his tobacco and throw it on home dealing mode. fourth straight season over 100 — plate. The World Series champions and hit .183 against lefties. “I never did have any doubt in pulled off the first big trade of this “He beats up righties with my mind,” he said. “The only year’s session, reaching a tentative power,” said Maddon, who man- thing in my mind was, ‘Bring it agreement Tuesday on a three- aged Granderson in this year’s All- on, suckers!’” team, seven-player swap that Star game. “But they’re going to That strong, authoritative tone would bring them All-Star center have to work on the left-on-left he commanded games with for fielder Curtis Granderson from issues, and I know that’s some- more than three decades is Detroit. thing that they’re probably going diminished. The man called New York would trade right- to address right out of the chute.” “God” by players and managers hander Ian Kennedy to Arizona, Cabrera, a 25-year-old switch- alike now walks slowly, with AP and lefty reliever Phil Coke and hitter, batted .274 last season with assistance. He needed a bit of Umpire Doug Harvey, pictured, was announced as the newest outfield prospect Austin Jackson to 13 homers, 68 RBIs and 10 steals. help putting on his Hall of Fame member of the Hall of Fame Monday. Detroit, a baseball official said on He could shift to left, depending on jersey Tuesday. condition of anonymity because whether New York re-signs Yet his spirit remains unbro- backs of Tom Lasorda and other chance of living,” Joy said. “But the deal was not yet final. Johnny Damon or designated hit- ken. That’s despite the barrage of cronies, bounding up the stairs to he’s a fighter.” Detroit would ship All-Star ter Hideki Matsui. radiation treatments, the feeding the podium and telling loud, ani- Together, the Harveys took pitcher Edwin Jackson to the Cashman spoke last weekend tube, the seizure and the stroke mated stories. Harvey mostly sat their message about the dangers Diamondbacks, and Arizona with Damon’s agent, Scott Boras, he endured — medical problems back, listened and smiled, a Hall of smokeless tobacco to players, would send touted young pitchers and met Tuesday with Matsui’s that began after he was diag- cap covering his silver-white hair. coaches and managers. Little Max Scherzer and Daniel agent, Arn Tellem. Cashman also nosed with oral cancer in 1997. Harvey retired after the 1992 Leaguers, major leaguers, any- Schlereth to the Tigers. The teams met twice with Randy Hendricks, “He’s always so positive,” said season, having worked 4,670 one who would listen. It’s a cause were still working on technical an agent for left-hander Andy his wife, Joy, a tear welling up in games, five World Series and six they continue to support. aspects of the trade, the official Pettitte. her eye. All-Star games. Always confi- They’ve been married 49 said, including checking medical “You always want to get A day after he became only the dent, he chuckled when asked years, having met when he was records. younger, especially when you have ninth umpire elected to the Hall, whether he’d ever missed a call. an umpire in the old C league. “Granderson, of course he’s an older team,” Cashman said the 79-year-old Harvey came to “Oh, sure,” he said. “But I Near the end of his big league going to make them better,” before adding: “Just because the baseball winter meetings for remember one year I went until career, Harvey and his wife fin- Tampa Bay manager Joe Maddon somebody is younger doesn’t an introductory news conference. Aug. 28 till I kicked a play at sec- ished a season in Pittsburgh, said. “He’s a pretty good outfielder. mean they’re actually better.” He was joined on the dais by the ond base.” then drove to upstate New York He plays with a lot of energy. He’s Detroit, which failed to make the other new Hall of Fame member, Any plans for an easy retire- for a vacation. the kind of guy that fits into that playoffs following a late-season longtime manager Whitey ment, however, were shattered Along the way, they stopped in landscape in New York, where he’s slide, may be looking to cut payroll Herzog. by the onset of cancer. Twice-a- Cooperstown. Among the arti- going to thrive within that kind of after a big attendance drop this “I just hope he doesn’t kick me day radiation treatments for six facts they saw: One of Harvey’s a situation.” year at Comerica Park. out of Cooperstown,” Herzog weeks followed. He lost a lot of umpiring uniforms. Among free agents, the Granderson is owed $25.75 mil- said. weight and needed a cane and “We just bought a ticket and Washington Nationals surprised lion: $5.5 million next year, $8.25 At 78, Herzog seemed as walker to get around. poked around. No one knew who many by reaching a preliminary million in 2011, $10 million in robust as ever, slapping the “They gave him a 30 percent we were,” Joy said. agreement on a $6 million, two- 2012 a $2 million buyout of a $13 year contract with 38-year-old million club option for 2013. catcher Ivan Rodriguez, a person Edwin Jackson was 13-9 with a familiar with those talks said. That 3.62 ERA this year and is eligible person spoke on condition of for salary arbitration after making anonymity because Pudge must $2.3 million, including $100,000 in pass a physical. performance bonuses. He can The 14-time All-Star figures to become a free agent after the be a backup and mentor to 25- 2011 season. year-old Jesus Flores. Kennedy, who turns 25 on Dec. Seattle finalized its $36 million, 19, impressed when he came up four-year contract with Chone from the minors at the end of the Figgins, who is likely to become 2007 season, going 1-0 with a 1.89 the Mariners’ third baseman and ERA in three starts. But he strug- No. 2 hitter behind leadoff man gled with injuries in each of the Ichiro Suzuki. St. Louis completed last two seasons. a $7.5 million, one-year deal with He strained a muscle near his pitcher Brad Penny, who joins a right ribcage and had bursitis in rotation that includes Chris his right shoulder blade in 2008, Carpenter and Adam Wainwright. when he was 0-4 with an 8.17 While Milwaukee was negotiat- ERA in nine starts and one relief ing with Randy Wolf, the pitcher’s appearance. He pitched in just one agent said he didn’t have an big league game this year, when agreement with anyone yet. he was sidelined by surgery May Also, the Chicago Cubs were 12 to remove an aneurysm from shopping mercurial outfielder beneath his right biceps. Milton Bradley. “We just went through a very Among players eligible for salary rough season, and so for us to turn arbitration, the Chicago White Sox down any way to make our team agreed to a $14 million, three-year better would be irresponsible,” contract with third baseman Mark Diamondbacks manager A.J. Teahen, and the Atlanta Braves Hinch said. designated outfielder Ryan Church Coke was 4-3 with a 4.50 ERA in for assignment rather than offer 72 relief appearances. While he him a contract by Saturday’s dead- pitched 1 1-3 scoreless innings in line. Some teams are waiting to the AL playoffs, he gave up two find out which players won’t be runs over 1 1-3 innings in the tendered contracts before making World Series. free-agent moves. Austin Jackson, 22, is consid- “Some of the non-tender guys ered one of the Yankees’ top will blend in equal to some of the prospects. He hit .300 last season free-agent guys,” Mets general at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre manager Omar Minaya said. with 23 doubles, four homers, 65 The three-team trade was the RBIs and 24 steals. big news of the day. The speedy Scherzer, the 11th overall pick in Granderson would displace Melky the 2006 amateur draft, is a 25- Cabrera as center fielder on the year-old righty who went 9-11 Yankees. A left-handed batter who with a 4.12 ERA in 30 starts for could benefit from Yankee Arizona last season, striking out Stadium’s short porch, Granderson 174 in 170 1-3 innings. was a first-time All-Star last sea- Schlereth, a 23-year-old lefty, son, when he had 30 homers, 71 was the 26th pick in the 2008 RBIs and 20 steals. amateur draft. He made his major “There’s a lot of noise out there. league debut this year and went 1- Clearly I can’t speak to the noise,” 4 with a 5.89 ERA in 21 relief Yankees general manager Brian appearances with 22 strikeouts. page 16 The Observer N SPORTS Wednesday, December 9, 2009

NFL MLB Ex-scout Polian plots course Cardinals sign Penny

“Television, especially sports Bowl center Jeff Saturday, Associated Press to one-year contract channels, are in the business weren’t drafted at all. INDIANAPOLIS — Colts of ratings, and many times “I’d have taken any job, I president Bill Polian is just an they’ll construct players out of was just looking to get a job,” think, ‘Boy, it would be nice to old-school scout at heart. whole cloth who really have said Saturday, who came to Associated Press get him on your side,’“ La Russa He willingly attends college no reason to be stars,” Polian Indy in 1999 and is now the INDIANAPOLIS — Brad Penny said. “So I’m going back to the games, enjoys interviewing told his radio listeners second-longest tenured Indy and the St. Louis Cardinals com- Marlin days of spring training, players and coaches and Monday night. “The greatest player behind Manning. pleted their deal Tuesday, giving that season and ever since. He’s spends countless hours study- of all examples is when Peyton “Obviously, it was a fantastic the NL Central champions a a guy that we thought would be ing film to evaluate college Manning came out. They said fit, looking back. But they pitcher they’d coveted for quite a real good starter for our side.” prospects. He prefers being he did not win the Heisman gave me an opportunity.” some time. The top of St. Louis’ rotation is involved to delegating, and he Trophy, and he was consid- Polian uses stories like A day after the sides reached a strong with Chris Carpenter and still believes NFL winners are ered by the so-called experts Saturday’s to recruit more tentative agreement, Penny Adam Wainwright. But the built through the draft. to be a ‘product of the system, undrafted players, explaining passed a physical. The two-time Cardinals were facing the loss of After decades in pro foot- a guy with a weak arm and a to agents that the Colts will All-Star got a one-year contract free-agent starters Joel Pineiro, ball, Polian couldn’t imagine guy who didn’t have room to give their clients a better for $7.5 million, with about $1.5 John Smoltz and Todd doing it any other way. grow.’ Ryan Leaf was consid- opportunity than most teams. million more available in per- Wellemeyer. “That’s how I’ve always ered by many to have the bet- Not only has it helped Polian formance bonuses. “Brad Penny has long been a done it and that’s how I’m ter arm and be a better keep the stream of talent Penny went a combined 11-9 pitcher of interest to us and we going to keep doing it until it leader.” flowing into Indy, it also has with a 4.88 ERA in 30 starts for are thrilled to have him,” doesn’t work,” he said with a Polian is content letting the given him enough depth to Boston and San Francisco last Cardinals general manager John chuckle. “We look for athletic historians determine who got overcome obstacles. The Colts season. He recently turned down Mozeliak said in a statement. ability, for what we call foot- it right. have already lost three defen- a one-year offer to stay with the “By teaming Brad with our Cy ball temperament and aggres- During the next 11 years, sive starters — Sanders, cor- Giants. Young finalists Chris Carpenter siveness, a love for the game Polian’s draft touch seemed nerback Marlin Jackson and Penny helped Florida win the and Adam Wainwright, in addi- and durability. We want play- almost magical. linebacker Tyjuan Hagler — to 2003 World Series, although tion to Kyle Lohse, we feel that ers who have the ability to His first-round picks have season-ending injuries this Cardinals manager Tony La our pitching staff will continue to process information.” included Edgerrin James, the year. Another starter, corner- Russa already had his eye on the be a key cornerstone for the He’s good at spotting them. Colts’ career rushing leader; back Kelvin Hayden has burly right-hander. That season, ballclub.” Polian’s acumen for finding three-time Pro Bowl receiver played just five of 12 games, St. Louis and the Marlins began The 31-year-old Penny has and replenishing talent is vir- Reggie Wayne; Indy career and Freeney sat out two sharing a spring training com- spent most of his career in the tually unmatched. sacks leader Dwight Freeney; games ago. plex in Jupiter, Fla. National League. He was an All- In the 1980s, he turned a Dallas Clark, the Colts’ new Yet the Colts have allowed a “Whenever a guy faces you Star in 2006 and 2007, winning reeling Buffalo franchise into career leader in receptions for the third-fewest points in the and you’re not happy when he a career-high 16 games each the only NFL team to reach a tight end and former Pro league and still haven’t lost. gets announced, you always season. four consecutive Super Bowls. Bowl running back Joseph Polian believes it’s not a In 1995, he took advantage of Addai. He traded down to get coincidence; it’s a reflection of the NFL’s generous expansion Bob Sanders, the 2007 NFL his longtime philosophy and rules and got Carolina to the defensive player of the year, in the hard work being done by 1996 NFC championship the second round and the the team’s scouts, the way he game. Colts won the Super Bowl in learned this business decades But his masterpiece has large part because 2000 first- ago. come in Indianapolis, where round pick Rob Morris solidi- “It’s like Marv Levy used to he finally won a Super Bowl fied the Colts horrid run say, ‘Just do your home- and his team is on the cusp of defense. work,’” Polian said. “One key making more history. A victo- But Polian is even better at thing is having continuity in ry Sunday over Denver would finding talent in hidden the front office and with the give Indy a league record places. coaching staffs, that’s a really 22nd consecutive regular-sea- Take 2003, when he traded important template to build a son wins, a record 114th win up in the fifth round to get team. But it’s really a tribute in a decade, and home-field future Pro Bowl defensive end to the scouts to do it this way.” advantage throughout the Robert Mathis from Alabama playoffs. Indy already has A&M. Or 2008, when he land- extended its own NFL mark of ed Division III receiver Pierre consecutive 12-win seasons to Garcon in Round 6. Or last seven. April, when he took corner- Few thought this was even back Jerraud Powers in Round possible before Polian arrived 3 and receiver Austin Collie in following the 1997 season. Round 4. All four are starters. Polian’s task: Rebuild a once- “He has a very unusual tal- proud franchise that had pro- ent to see things that fit with- duced only five winning sea- in our scheme,” first-year sons in the previous 20 years coach Jim Caldwell said of and had a major image prob- Polian. “But you have the lem. coaches involved in that Whether it was the unforget- aspect as well, giving Bill table midnight move from feedback on it, and then we Baltimore, Art Schlichter’s determine who best would fit gambling problems, John our needs.” Elway’s forced trade, the criti- Polian doesn’t deviate from cism Indy took for spending his philosophy, either. too much to get home-state Of the 53 players on Indy’s native Jeff George in the 1990 active roster, 31 were origi- draft or the infamous 1994 nally drafted by Polian. draft day argument between Seventeen of those draft picks then Colts executive Bill Tobin were in the fourth round or and ESPN draft analyst Mel later. Only four Colts players, Kiper Jr., the Colts were any- including kickers Adam thing but a model franchise. Vinatieri and Matt Stover, Polian’s changes began with have played in a game with a critical move: Taking Peyton another NFL team. And 12 Manning over Ryan Leaf with players, including defensive the No. 1 pick in the 1998 NFL captain Gary Brackett, safety draft. To the old scout, there Melvin Bullitt, cornerback was never a question about Jacob Lacey, right guard Kyle who he wanted. DeVan and three-time Pro

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be. won 67-58. It was the first time NCAA FOOTBALL “We are still focused on play- the Belles had defeated the Losses ing better team defense as we go Knights, who have had a strong continued from page 20 on the road Wednesday,” Henley start this winter with a 7-1 said. record. But Henley and the last season. A strong freshman With it being the last week of Belles know what is necessary Bowden: No apologies class has helped Henley in mak- classes and finals coming up, for them to come out on top, and ing the transition to a much Henley is concerned for the over- have a game plan ready for younger team, and has allowed all welfare of her team as well as Wednesday night. for Gator Bowl bid her underclassmen to take a improving her team’s perform- “Calvin is a very strong team,” much larger role on the court. ance. Henley said. “We need to be able A young team does mean inex- “As we prepare for Calvin on to set the tone early with our Earlier Tuesday in perience and reworking on the Wednesday, we certainly under- defense and control the boards Associated Press Thomasville, Ga., Bowden floor, however. Saint Mary’s has stand that this is tough week for at both ends.” TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — told about 300 people struggled the most so far this all students heading into finals Saint Mary’s takes on Calvin at Florida State coach Bobby attending a Fellowship of season at protecting the basket — we will keep practice shorter 7:30 p.m. at the Knights’ Van Bowden isn’t apologizing for Christian Athletes breakfast and working together up and this week,” Henley said. Noord Arena for its second con- his team being picked for a that he plans to spend more down the court. Although they The Knights most recent meet- ference contest this season. New Year’s Day bowl game time sharing his Christian have outscored their opponents ing with the Belles in last sea- despite its 6-6 record. beliefs after he leaves the 430-337, the Belles defense is son’s MIAA tournament semifi- Contact Meaghan Veselik at The Gator Bowl invited sidelines for the final time. not where Henley would like it to nal match, which Saint Mary’s [email protected] Florida State a day after the “I’m going to evangelize,” iconic coach announced his Bowden said. “That’s what I retirement, pitting the want to do. I want to do a lot Seminoles against Bowden’s of speaking.” prior employer, 18th-ranked Bowden said that upon West Virginia. reflecting on his life, God “We’re the fortunate ones wanted him to be a football in my opinion to be there coach. But now, he said, because there are other there are other challenges, teams that have better most notably in the area of records, but I’m glad we’re promoting Christianity and there,” Bowden said talking to young people Tuesday. “1978, we were 8-3 about their priorities in life. and did not get a bowl bid “I’ve always felt like God and there were other people directs your life,” he said who got ‘em with poorer afterward. “Many times I’ve records. We felt like we had asked him how long does he not been done right.” want me to coach? You Bowden is also happy that know, what happened last he’ll go out against West week it was God telling me, Virginia, the school the hey, get out.”’ Seminoles played to start Bowden said he and his their string of 28 straight wife, Ann, made the decision bowl invitations. two days after losing a sixth “I guess it was meant to straight game to archrival be,” Bowden said about his Florida. career finale against a “At my age, I’m past the school where he spent 10 years for coaching,” Bowden years while his children said. “There is a peace, grew up. “I’ve always felt knowing that you have no like things were meant to more worry about what goes be.” along with that job,” Bowden Bowden also said he might said. “No more recruiting, no reunite with some of his for- more raising money, no more mer Moutaineers players worry about grades, no more during the bowl trip. worry about conduct.”

SURFING Waves large enough for extreme contest

ing of the event. Associated Press The contest is held in HONOLULU — A one-day honor of Eddie Aikau, a leg- surfing contest that takes endary Hawaiian surfer, place only in extreme condi- Waimea Bay lifeguard and tions was held for the first waterman. Aikau died in time in five years Tuesday, 1978 at the age of 31 when thanks to the massive waves the traditional Hawaiian pounding Oahu’s famed voyaging canoe he was on North Shore. capsized en route from Thousands gathered at Hawaii to Tahiti. Aikau pad- Waimea beach to watch the dled on his surfboard world’s top surfers rocket toward Hawaii’s Lanai down waves 30 feet high. island, 19 miles away, to get Some arrived at 4 a.m. for a help, but never returned. good spot, while others The rest of the crew was camped out all night. rescued soon after. Popularly known as “The Clyde Aikau, Eddie’s Eddie,” the competition is brother and 1987 winner of held only when waves top “The Eddie,” is competing 20 feet in Waimea Bay. This at age 60. He said his family is only the eighth time the was humbled by the contest. conditions have been right “It’s always cool to surf since the event was founded for Eddie,” Clyde Aikau said in 1984. in a television interview Many of the 28 competi- Tuesday after riding a wave. tors were professional “Hawaiians call it chick- surfers, including Kelly en-skin to have so much Slater, Bruce Irons and support for Eddie over all Sunny Garcia. All were these years,” he said, using experienced big-wave rid- the local slang for goose ers. Entrants were selected bumps. “It’s a tremendous by a poll of surfers. feeling.” “We want guys who can’t The winner, Greg Long of wait to pull themselves over San Clemente, Calif., took the ledge and drop into a home $55,000, while the 25-foot wave,” said Bob total purse was $98,000. McKnight, president of Long, 24, edged ahead of Quiksilver, the event’s spon- his childhood idol Slater sor. He was at a meeting in with a score of 323. Slater, 1984 that led to the found- 37, placed second with 313. page 18 The Observer N SPORTS Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Miller with 15:21 remaining in the game. IPFW “We were getting mad,” Brey continued from page 20 Schrader said of the spurt. continued from page 20 “We were just frustrated do,” McGraw said of the that we could be up by 30 “I’ve been a little disappoint- defensive pressure. “We over this team, but we ed up to this point with our free want to press, we want to weren’t.” throw shooting,” Brey said. “I attack, we want to be Mastodon guard Anne think we are better than being aggressive and we’re hoping Boese led all scorers with 24 a 68 percent free throw shoot- to run a lot off of the transi- points on 6-of-8 shooting ing team. Hopefully today starts tion.” from behind the arc and 4- a trend of us bringing it up into Notre Dame came out of-4 shooting from the free- the 70s.” strong, forcing three early throw line. Notre Dame will take on the turnovers to jump out to a “Boese was spectacular Cougars and then Loyola 6-0 lead. today,” McGraw said. “We Marymount before taking on “We just like to get out had a tough time finding her the always-dangerous UCLA on and start off strong,” and shutting her down Dec. 19 in the Purcell Pavilion Bruszewski said. “We get so tonight.” at the Joyce Center. It will be pumped up before the game Despite another slow start one of Notre Dame’s first true and we really want to come for the Irish, McGraw was tests before starting conference out and set the tone.” happy with the strides that play. IPFW responded by going her team has made since its Tonight’s game against IUPI on a tear from the three- last time out. tips off at 7:30 p.m. point line, grabbing an 18- “I was pleased with the VANESSA GEMPIS/The Observer 17 lead after Chelsey intensity,” she said. “We Contact Eric Prister at Junior forward Tim Abromaitis goes up for a dunk Sunday during Jackson’s jumper with 10:18 worked a lot harder. We [email protected] Notre Dame’s 64-52 win over Central Florida. remaining in the first half. played faster. It was defi- The Irish roared back in nitely a huge improvement front just seconds later from Eastern Michigan.” NBA behind two Erica Williamson The Irish will play host to foul shots and took a 41-28 another in-state opponent lead into halftime. when they take on Notre Dame put the game Valparaiso Saturday at James’ 43 not enough for Cavs out of reach in the second Purcell Pavilion. half after a 13-4 run capped off by a steal and a layup with 32 points and 14 rebounds. The two teams were tied at Contact Eric Prister at Associated Press from sophomore Fraderica [email protected] O.J. Mayo scored 28, and Gay 100 at the end of regulation. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Mike finished with 21 points. Marc Gay’s layup with 18 seconds left Conley drove past Shaquille Gasol had 11 points and eight tied the game. Cleveland had the especially since it will be com- O’Neal(notes) for a layup with 3 rebounds. final possession, but James lost ing off an event where they will seconds left to give the Memphis Mo Williams had 20 points and the handle on the dribble, and by MIAA be swimming doubles, so Grizzlies a 111-109 overtime vic- eight assists for the Cavaliers, the time he gathered it up, his continued from page 20 they’ll probably be pretty tired. tory over the Cleveland Cavaliers while O’Neal scored 16. Reserve desperation jumper was short, The next day we have a meet on Tuesday night. Daniel Gibson added 13 points. sending the game to overtime. the challenges of competing in against Olivet, which should be LeBron James, who had 43 James’ two free throws with James, who has a reputation the MIAA. a close meet because Olivet points and 13 rebounds, took the 14.9 seconds left tied the game for big fourth quarters, was 5 of “Hope is a very good team, and us are more evenly last shot, but his 30-footer over at 109. But on the ensuing pos- 13, including 1 of 5 from outside normally finishing first or sec- matched.” Rudy Gay hit the front of the rim, session, Conley held the ball out the arc, in the fourth and over- ond in the conference every snapping the Cavaliers’ 4-game front and drove to the right side time. His driving layup with 26 year,” Dombkowski said. “It Contact Chris Masoud at winning streak. of the basket, lofting it off the seconds left gave Cleveland a will definitely be a tough meet, [email protected] Zach Randolph led Memphis glass as O’Neal moved over. 107-106 lead. Wednesday, December 9, 2009 The Observer N TODAY page 19

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MEN’S BASKETBALL Irish hope to add to four-game win streak against IUPUI

rebounds per game, but are Florida game. “We thought it three players averaging double- points per game, and have By ERIC PRISTER also hoping that junior Tim was time to get him in there digits — Harangody, Abromaitis helped the team to their 41 per- Sports Writer Abromaitis will continue his and start him and have another and senior Ben Hansbrough. cent 3-point shooting percent- impressive play. After starting really offensive guy on the floor The Irish also hold their oppo- age. Notre Dame will look to the season on the bench, because [opponents] double nents to 66.6 points per game, The Irish have played well in improve on its best start since Abromaitis recorded double- Harangody early sometimes, about 10 less points than the most aspects of the game so far the 2006-07 season and win its digit scoring in the first seven and it also made us a little bit Cougars (7-2) average. this season, but Brey still has fourth game in a row when they games before earning a start bigger. Certainly, [Abromaitis] IUPUI has three players who some concerns, particularly take on IUPUI tonight in the and scoring 31 points Sunday keeps answering every bell and average more than 15 points rebounding, since no one Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce against Central Florida. we are very proud of his devel- per game, including senior for- besides Harangody averages at Center. “Abromaitis was fabulous, but opment.” ward Robert Glenn, whose 18.3 least five rebounds per game, The Irish (8-1) are counting he’s been really good and he’s The Irish have played well points per game lead the team. and free throw shooting. on senior Luke Harangody to been coming on,” Irish coach offensively this season, averag- Junior Leroy Nobles and sopho- post his 25.7 points and 9.9 Mike Brey said after the Central ing 80.7 points per game with more Alex Young also score 15 see BREY/page 18

ND WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Back on track Women easily defeat IPFW after struggles

By ALEX BARKER Sports Writer

Junior forward Becca Bruszewski led five Irish scor- ers in double figures with 18 points as No. 3/4 Notre Dame easily dispatched of IPFW 96- 60 Tuesday at Purcell Pavilion. Bruszewski also finished with five assists and four steals, both of which are career highs. “Becca got us off to a great start tonight,” Irish coach Muffett McGraw said. “Our postgame really came on and we finally got the ball inside a bit like we’ve been trying to PAT COVENEY/The Observer do.” Senior guard Lindsay Schrader dribbles during Notre Dame’s 97-53 exhibition win over Indianapolis. The No. 3/4 Irish defeated IPFW As a team, the Irish (8-0) 96-60 Tuesday to improve their record to 8-0. shot a season-high 57.8 per- cent from the field, including looked inside more which was classmate Ashley Barlow the right time. If we get our of which were steals, leading 62 points in the paint. a really good thing because added 12 points and three defense down, we are going to 37 points. The Irish have “Tonight I thought we were we need to do that in order to steals for the Irish. be hard to beat.” forced at least 20 turnovers in really smart about not just get better as a team.” “Anyone can have a 20-point Applying full-court pressure every game this season. settling for the three,” Senior guard Lindsay night on this team,” and a fierce half-court trap “It’s what we’re trying to McGraw said. “We took them Schrader finished with 14 Bruszewski said. “It’s just ball for much of the game, Notre when we had them, but we points and 8 rebounds while movement and who’s open at Dame forced 31 turnovers, 22 see IPFW/page 18

SMC SWIMMING SMC BASKETBALL Star to go abroad in spring Belles take on ranked

outlast MIAA rival Calvin and the Belles will rely heavily on the team in MIAA game By CHRIS MASOUD first-place Grand Valley. performances of Watson and Sports Writer Nevertheless, the Belles were Griffin, two very promising fresh- led by the outstanding perform- men, in order to finish in the top By MEAGHAN VESELIK match. “Even better that it was Although expectations have ances of several individuals who half of the league. Sports Writer at home.” never been high for the Belles, are turning some heads around “They’re two freshmen and a The Belles battled it out with the team’s core of young talent the league. Sophomore Audrey sophomore, so they’re very the Thunder through five lead may lead the squad to its best Dalrymple handed in the top young, but they definitely lead Coming off of their first con- changes and eight ties to take ever finish in the MIAA. The individual finish for the Belles, the team at practice and at the ference win, the Belles travel the lead late in the second half. team has never placed better earning a sixth-place finish in the meets,” Dombkowski said. to Calvin today to take on the Up until that point, neither than fifth overall, a pattern Belles 200-yard breaststroke with a “They’re very dedicated and No. 19 Knights in the second team had been able to keep a coach Alicia Dombkowski would time of 2:26:92 against Division I, work hard all the time. Griffin is MIAA match of the season. lead of more than five points like to change this season. II and III competitors. very close to two school records, Saint Mary’s defeated Calvin in until Saint Mary’s went on a “Hopefully this year we can “I think they did very well,” and Ellie is very good as well, so each of the three contests 10-0 scoring run in the last few maybe get into fourth, which will Dombkowski said. “Audrey made they bring a lot of upfront talent between the two last season for minutes of the game. probably be between Saint a national meet cut, which is very to the team.” the first time in school history. Losing four seniors to gradu- Mary’s and Olivet,” Dombkowski good for this time of the season, The Belles will have a month Saint Mary’s (4-2, 1-0 MIAA) ation made things harder for said. but she’s also going abroad next off until their next conference recently defeated conference the Belles as they started up The Belles are coming off a semester, so she won’t be with match against Hope, a perennial foe Trine in its season opener the new season. Henley has solid performance at the Calvin us. But they all swam very well, contender for the league title. As Saturday. been forced to work with her Invitational last weekend, finish- including Ellie Watson and Katie the season progresses, “Winning the conference few returning players, many of ing sixth at the 11-team event. Griffin. A lot of them had season- Domkowski said looks forward to opener is always a good win,” whom had little playing time Saint Mary’s logged a score of 98, best times.” Belles coach Jenn Henley said which proved to be too little to With Dalrymple out of the mix, see MIAA/page 18 of Saint Mary’s third home see LOSSES/page 17