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When TV meets academia SMC to Professor attends seminar exploring connections between education and television host class By MEL FLANAGAN or scholarships, as well as advice News Writer they give for graduates looking to get into the media industry. Christine Becker, associate “[There was] advice from the contest professor of Film, Theater and panelists on how to find work Television, was one of just 20 in the industry when you’re just By JILLIAN BARWICK professors selected to attend starting out,” she said. “Many Saint Mary’s Editor a seminar sponsored by the of the participants enthusiasti- Academy of Television Arts and cally recalled their own college This afternoon, Saint Mary’s Sciences Foundation last week experiences and how they car- students will be suiting up in in Los Angeles. ried things they learned in col- their respective class colors to The exclusive seminar chose lege into their careers.” duke it out in the first annual professors from across the Becker, who applied for the Student Activities Board (SAB) country through an application seminar last year but was not se- Turkey Bowl. process and invited them to the lected, said the academy chose First years must wear purple Academy’s headquarters for five educators from a variety of in- shirts, sophomores will wear days of educational panels, pre- stitutions and backgrounds. pink, juniors will don green sentations by television execu- “About half of the professors shirts and seniors will be decked tives and behind-the-scenes set taught television production out in blue at the event, which visits. and broadcast production, and will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on “It appears to be a way to the other half of us were tele- the intramural field between create ties between the televi- vision studies — what I would Opus Apartments and the Angela sion industry and academia,” consider myself — or people Athletic Facility parking lot. Becker said. “It’s partly to help who teach television history Junior Lauren Sweeney, co- us learn more about the indus- and criticism,” she said. chair of the SAB entertainment try and partly to help them with Participating faculty traveled committee, said she is excited to outreach into the educational from institutions across the institute a festive athletic tradi- community.” country, including Penn State, tion at the College.

The Academy emphasized the the University of Photo Courtesy of Christine Becker “The Turkey Bowl is a touch wealth of opportunities they of- Associate professor Christine Becker poses with an Emmy at a seminar fer students such as internships see SEMINAR PAGE 5 hosted by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Foundation. see TOURNAMENT PAGE 3 University unveils Lecture discusses memorials

By MADDIE DALY new Paris program News Writer

By ADAM LLORENS junior students.” Just hours after the 9/11 News Writer Students will take courses at attacks on the World Trade Université Paris Diderot, a school Center in 2001, photos and Students will have the oppor- of about 26,000 founded in 2007. other media began to col- tunity to make the City of Lights The campus is situated by the lect in commemoration of shine a littler brighter next year Seine River in southeastern Paris the tragedy that had just when Notre Dame institutes its in a diverse neighborhood popu- occurred. first study abroad program in Paris. lated primarily by ethnic Chinese On Monday, University of The College of Arts and Letters refugees from the former French Regensburg German pro- will offer the program to comple- colony of French Indochina. Locals fessor and author Ingrid ment the social sciences program speak Cantonese, Vietnamese and Gessner described these at Institut d’Etudes Politique also Khmer in addition to French. remembrances as “digital known as “Sciences Po,” and Douthwaite said the program is humanities” and discussed the abroad program Université designed as a yearlong immersion, their impact on the way Catholique de l’Ouest in Angers. but students can take a semester the nation grieved after the French professor Julia program beginning in spring 2014. attacks.

Douthwaite, academic liaison She said the Paris program offers “An unofficial record SUZANNA PRATT | The Observer program for the Paris program, is an opportunity for students to take of immediate responses Notre Dame students remembered victims of 9/11 by leaving Post-it excited about the University’s ex- more challenging language cours- should not be lost or dis- notes in the Dooley Room of the LaFortune Student Center on Sept. 11. pansion into France. es on location. regarded,” Gessner said. “We were seeking a partnership “What’s different about this pro- “Spontaneous memorials at memorial. At the moment type of memorial and be- with a strong university where gram from Angers is that students Ground Zero bared a sacred they were put up, they be- gan dialing the numbers on we could send our advanced stu- can take lower-level requirements quality of standing with the came expressions of prayer posters, compiling stories dents,” Douthwaite said. “We for their French major or dead. Also, missing per- and hope.” and publicizing each one. wanted something that would be son fliers represented an- The New York Times recog- exciting and challenging for our see PARIS PAGE 5 other form of spontaneous nized this unconventional see 9/11 PAGE 5

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By ANNA BOARINI cultural diversity. Pencak said campus,” Pencak said. By MEGHAN THOMASSEN improve their health. We want- News Writer one of the most popular events One of the co-sponsors News Writer ed to at least put a more struc- is The Taste of South Bend. of the week is Notre Dame tured program out there, where While Notre Dame offers “Students, staff and faculty International, a relative- One million steps. it was simple for people to do some of the best academics can sample free international ly young branch of the WalkND, Notre Dame’s offi- it on their own. It doesn’t cost in the country on its campus, cuisine provided by local eth- University’s administration, cial and free walking club, chal- anything. … We just provide International Education Week nic restaurants,” she said. “In Pencak said. lenged members of the Notre the structure, motivation and is intended to highlight the years past, more than 300 peo- “The University established Dame community this fall to education about walking as an importance of academic and ple have attended this event.” Notre Dame International don pedometers and walk that exercise.” cultural exchange between in- This event, in its third year, two years ago to create even many steps in 100 days in ex- To increase their step quota, stitutions here and abroad. will take place Wednesday more international learning change for weekly giveaways members can park farther away McKenna Pencak, assis- from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in opportunities for students, fa- and better health. in the parking lot, take the stairs tant director for International the LaFortune Ballroom. cilitate international research Conner Edelbrock, fitness in- or walk to the post office on Student Services and Activities She said the week is impor- collaborations and enhance tern at RecSports, said the chal- campus, Phillips said. said International Education tant because of how integral the University’s reputation lenge helped grow the club this “[We are] just helping people Week is a national celebra- international exposure and as a center for international year. with being more creative in in- tion coordinated by the study abroad are to the Notre scholarship, teaching and ser- “One of our goals is to reach a corporating exercise into their Departments of State and Dame experience. vice,” she said. “Notre Dame wider audience of people partic- day,” she said. “The beauty of Education. “The University offers a International coordinates ipating in walking every single walking is you just need to put “[This week] celebrates and wealth of opportunities for IEW [International Education day,” Edelbrock said. on a pair of shoes and walk out promotes international educa- students to study, conduct re- Week] as a whole, whereas a WalkND has 362 members, your front door. You don’t need tion and global exchange,” she search and do service abroad,” variety of cultural clubs, in- Edelbrock said, and is open to to pack a bag. You don’t need to said. she said. “Sixty percent of un- stitutes, departments and faculty, students, staff and their take a shower after necessarily. This year, one of the key dergraduate students at Notre organizations coordinate in- spouses. Over 50 percent of the You don’t have to spend a lot of events during the week is a Dame study abroad and more dividual events throughout members are faculty and staff, money. You don’t have to take memorial fundraiser hosted than 900 international stu- the week.” while students form 25 percent up your lunch hour.” by the Chinese Friendship dents from nearly 90 countries For Pencak, her favorite part of the club. She also said off-campus loca- Association for sophomore attend Notre Dame.” of International Education “The big incentive pro- tions are good alternatives to the Ziqi Zhang, the Saint Mary’s The week is a unique oppor- Week is the way it brings the gram for the fall semester was routes available around cam- College international student tunity for international stu- campus together. 1,000,000 steps in 100 days, pus, such as the Dunes National who passed away in October, dents to highlight their diverse “It’s great to see both [which is] 10,000 steps a day,” Lake Shore or the parks along St. Pencak said. backgrounds, Pencak said. American and international she said. “We’ve had a lot of suc- Joseph River. The fundraiser will be held “International Education students celebrating cul- cess with it.” “I would highly recommend Friday at 5:30 p.m. in the Week provides an opportu- tural diversity and learning WalkND also recently collab- going over to Lake Michigan,” Coleman-Morse Center lounge nity to celebrate and raise about different countries orated with the Humane Society she said. “You feel like you’re in and will benefit Zhang’s fam- awareness of the interna- and cultures from one an- of St. Joseph County to connect a totally different world. There ily, Pencak said. tional student community … other,” she said. walkers with over 60 dogs that are cute little beach towns, like Throughout the week, there [and] provides an opportunity need exercise. There will be an New Buffalo and St. Joseph and will also be a variety of events for international students to Contact Anna Boarini at information session this Friday great restaurants, and you can on campus highlighting share their cultures with the [email protected] at the Humane Society at 5 walk along the beach.” p.m. for students interested in Phillips said research has Paid Advertisement volunteering. shown people can start seeing Jennifer Phillips, assistant improvement in their health director of fitness at RecSports, when they walk 10,000 steps a said the club started when day, which is about five miles for Human Resources offered the average adult. to subsidize the pedometers “They can see improvements and log books two years ago. like a drop in blood pressure, RecSports is responsible for the maybe a drop in cholesterol, im- administrative work and orga- proved sleeping, improved con- nizing the program’s events and centration levels or improved incentives, she said. immunity functions.” “Walking is something most people can do,” Phillips said. Contact Meghan Thomassen at “It’s a simple way for people to [email protected]

is meant to bring the classes Tournament together. Continued from page 1 “SAB is having the event to promote school spirit and football game between the Midnight Madness next se- classes at the College,” Sweeney mester,” Sweeney said. “Also, said. “It is a small tourna- it is a different type of event, ment with eight to 12 on each which will hopefully encour- team. The winners will receive age more girls to come to our Midnight Madness points for events.” their class and Turkey Bowl Students are encouraged jerseys with their graduation to play in the games and also year on the back.” come cheer on their fellow Midnight Madness, a SAB classmates by also wearing event held in February, is an- their class colors. The class other competition between the with the most supporters will classes at the College when stu- win bonus Midnight Madness dents receive free food, prizes points. and play “minute-to-win-it” Upon arrival, students par- games. The Saint Mary’s Tostal ticipating in the Turkey Bowl performer is also announced must sign a waiver. Students at the event. are still able to sign up before There will be four games the event if the teams are not held during the tournament, filled yet. with each team playing two games. While it is an interclass Contact Jillian Barwick at competition, Sweeney said it [email protected] Paid Advertisement News ndsmcobserver.com | tuesday, november 13, 2012 | The Observer 5

hear them talk about what they do also considering the fact that The group visited Stargate new future of content could po- Seminar and how they create shows. … It people are watching the shows Studios, a visual effects studio tentially be,” she said. Continued from page 1 was direct access to industry peo- from different means.” that provides special effects for Becker said the seminar ple we wouldn’t get otherwise.” Regardless of their insight, shows such as “Walking Dead,” helped highlight some con- Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Ryder Other panel discussions in- Becker said she was honored and the Warner Bros. produc- nections between traditional University. cluded topics such as how content the executives attended the tion area, where the Academy media practices and what stu- Becker said the insight of the is created for children’s televi- conference in the first place. showed the professors the sets dents are beginning to explore. television industry members who sion and the day-to-day duties of “These are extremely busy of multi-camera sitcoms such “When I ask my students if work behind-the-scenes was the showrunners. people with high-pressure as “Two and a Half Men” and they watch shows on the time most beneficial experience. While The most fascinating panel fea- jobs, and it’s gratifying to see “The Big Bang Theory.” they’re scheduled, they say no,” television stars and showrunners, tured program executives from they care enough about the Becker said she particularly Becker said. “It’s interesting, or “above-the-line” players, are each of the five major networks, fact that we are teaching the enjoyed a trip to the YouTube knowing that the students I likely to provide interviews and dis- Becker said, who are tasked with students this information that hangar, where industry work- teach, some of whom are going cuss their jobs, it is uncommon for setting up the weekly schedule. they would take time out of ers are charged with creating to be the future of the television “below-the-line” players to do the “It was really interesting talking their day to talk to us,” she said. professional-looking YouTube industry, are doing very differ- same. to them,” she said. “Increasingly, Trips outside of the videos with high-quality ent things than the people in “The below-the-line panel, with audiences are watching shows Academy’s facilities to televi- content. the industry are right now.” an editor, cinematographer and by other means, and their job is sion and film production sets “We got a look at the tradi- production designer was really in- to find ways to keep the sched- complimented the in-house tional method of Hollywood Contact Mel Flanagan at valuable,” Becker said. “We got to ule in a traditional mode while panels. and then a glimpse of what the [email protected]

history,” Douthwaite said. “It’s a would have a variety of options for “Trees display liberty, rebirth, Paris huge university, so there are many living arrangements in Paris. 9/11 possibly even resistance. Continued from page 1 other disciplines represented, and “Notre Dame International will Continued from page 1 Water is the most common our students are our ambassadors negotiate with the association that feature, and the two cascading supplementary major on campus, and will help future generations.” provides host families in Paris,” “They promised that all pro- sunken pools in the Ground and then they can take up to 40 “The broad variety of hu- Douthwaite said. “Another option files will remain on their web- Zero Memorial encompass the percent of their requirements in manities course offerings makes will be a room in a dormitory with site indefinitely,” Gessner said. footprints of the two towers.” France,” Douthwaite said. Université Paris Diderot a ‘must’ other students, similar to the situ- “The portraits have become a The New York Ground Zero Students can take a variety of for advanced level French ma- ation of the students who go to the memorial of virtual presence.” Memorial features all of these classes in the fields of film studies, jors,” Douthwaite stated in a Sciences Po program, or they may Eventually, permanent me- elements, the most iconic be- French literature, comparative press release. “They will be able find a small apartment on their morials were constructed ing the annually-lit 88 search- literature, French language and to attend a well-regarded French own.” both locally and internation- lights outlining the building linguistics, literary history and university and take classes with Douthwaite said the new pro- ally. These memorials all used footprints, creating two verti- theory and literary methods. native speakers, all the while do- gram also excites her as a faculty similar structural plans but cal columns of light in place of “They will get credit for any ing upper-level coursework that member, author and researcher. reflected different concepts. the towers. kind of French culture, linguistic, is recognized for the major and “The faculty over there are peo- “Memorials should not en- Although New York is home grammar, literature, film studies supplementary major in French.” ple like us,” she said. “They are ac- shrine any particular inter- to the largest and most fa- classes and we are working on art Douthwaite said students tive and publishing scholars and pretation of the past, but invite mous memorial for 9/11, other are exciting to talk to … It will be visitors to use their memory,” countries have created off-site Paid Advertisement good for our students to have fac- Gessner said. “Memory can as- memorials. ulty similar to us in France.” sume an active role and allow The Donadea 9/11 Memorial In all, the Paris program diver- for renewal and healing. There is located near Dublin, Ireland, sifies the study abroad options is no shared narrative about and specifically honors a fire- and provides students with an 9/11 itself, so there is a lack of fighter from the area who died opportunity to study and live in a a definite interpretation.” in the aftermath of the attacks. world-class city, Douthwaite said. Certain aspects of memori- “Donadea built a scaled “This is a fabulous opportunity als allow for such individual replica of the Twin Towers, for students, and if I were 20 years interpretation while still en- carved in blocks of limestone,” old, I would jump at the chance compassing the collective ex- Gessner said. “They are sur- to be a part of this program,” perience of the event. Names, rounded by newly planted she said. “It will give students a empty space, trees, walls, light oak trees and contain all the time of independence and gives and water are among the most names of the New York fire- them time in Paris, my favorite common attributes of memo- fighters and policemen and city in the world.” rials, Gessner said. women [who died].” “Emptiness allows a descent Similarly, Moncalvillo, Contact Adam Llorens at into memory and is a primary Spain, built a 9/11 memorial [email protected] design element,” Gessner said. to commemorate a member of its community who worked in Paid Advertisement the financial district of New York and perished on 9/11. “There is a contextual re- lation by remembering 9/11 through the tragic death of individuals who had ties to these specific hometowns,” Gessner said. Other off-site memorials are located in Oberviechtach, Germany; Seoul, South Korea; Padua, Italy and Jerusalem, Israel. Nearly all of these me- morials contain actual pieces from the building, creating a physical tie to New York. Each memorial reflects the transformation of the Twin Towers into icons through the media coverage following the events. “This contains a transfor- mative potential,” Gessner said. “Change is only possible in a certain continuation of form. Minimalist structures function as the most effective form of memorials.”

Contact Maddie Daly at [email protected] 6 The observer | tuesday, november 13, 2012 | ndsmcobserver.com Inside Column The color of success

their race contradicted ours. unrelated to white culture or history and My own Leila Green The visual contrast was striking: a class- Black History Month was vehemently ig- Off the Wall room of 30 black children with a white nored. Kids can notice a disregard of their teacher up front, giving commands. Over culture and the accompanying champion- two hands This past week while tutoring off-cam- time, kids may notice this difference and ing of people who are not like them. pus, one of the kids I work with asked me wonder: “Why is the teacher always white? Marquise’s question displayed that his Brandon Keelean this question: Is that how it is supposed to be?” ideas of just who can succeed had been Graphics Editor “Did you ever envision yourself going to This dominant visual is also seen outside impacted by his amassed observations of a Notre Dame?” of the classroom setting. We’ve all seen tendency for positions of power to be held He said “Notre Dame” with widened eyes the proverbial photo of a white volunteer by whites. People of color have the oppor- On Saturday I made two full-size, you- and an awe-filled tone. in a crowd of African children. Sure, this is tunity to challenge this notion and serve as can-sit-down-at-them picnic tables. I We were working on a math problem and touching, but what is really being perpetu- inspiration and leaders for youth in their woke up at 9:30 a.m. and started working this question caught me off guard. This kid, ated by this image? Think of the implica- communities. on them with two classmates in the West Marquise, is in the fifth grade and is one of tions from the perspective of a black child, It is also imperative that whites recognize Lake Hall workshop. the most boisterous kids I’ve ever met. So who may incur subconscious dissonance: the fallacy of color blindness and adapt It’s been a long time since I’ve built I was thrilled and alarmed when he was “I look like the people who are being a mechanism of cultural sensitivity and something tangible. Most of my college suddenly serious and finally had a genuine helped. Do I really need to be helped? The literacy and an awareness of the very visible career has been filled with conceptual interest in what I had to say. However, I was white person is in power.” power structure that presents itself when tasks. I write a lot of papers and, as a de- not confused. I knew exactly why Marquise I question if this causes self-doubt, but mentoring or teaching in settings where sign major, I craft a lot of two-dimension- asked me that question. Like him, I am I do believe it imparts a false notion of the children of color are in the majority. al media (posters, books, screens), but black and this fact challenges his idea of color of success and speculation regarding Overall, Marquise’s question revealed his it’s been a long time since I have actually what a Notre Dame student can be. the position of a person of color in society. cumulative perspective of how successful a built something useful. Marquise asked me this question be- Are we always just the ones to be taught or black person could be in a world dominated I first learned to use power tools whenI cause, to him, Notre Dame represents a helped? by whiteness. A delusional image of success was 10 out of necessity. I participated in a giant orb of white grandeur that is not eas- The visual and cultural disproportion I can be overcome by providing kids with program called Destination Imagination ily penetrable by people like us. So when experienced combined with media output more positive images of people who look (D.I.), which according to their mission he sees someone who looks like him and of mainly white images of success and like them — different ideas of what success, statement seeks “to be the global leader in shares his identity at such an institution, it power cultivated the incorrect assumption power and authority look like. Students in teaching the creative process from imagi- both confuses and inspires him. that power was the domain of white people. largely minority classrooms could also ben- nation to innovation.” I remember it more This probe into Marquise’s reasoning is An accumulation of white images of efit from culturally literate instructors and as an excuse to build cool stuff. not mere presupposition, rather the result power and success can perpetuate a false curriculum that recognizes the legitimacy As a fifth grader, I was part of a five-per- of its similarity to my own educational notion of white superiority in children of of their identity. son team that built a makeshift garbage experiences. I recall being Marquise’s age color. The racial and cultural disconnect in My answer to Marquise’s question? truck (a highly modified Tycko RC remote and seeing very few people who looked like my experiences of being taught or helped “No, I didn’t envision myself coming control car) that could release cheese me in college, nonetheless in authoritative had been mirrored in Marquise’s experi- to Notre Dame. I didn’t think I was good (weighted PVC pipe) down the back of positions. This, of course, is due to many ences; so much so that he is incredulous at enough. But, guess what? I’m here and you the garbage truck, which was effectively a historical, structural and social factors — the idea of a black person attending Notre can be, too.” large ramp. A K’nex motor that I had wired definitely not some pseudoscientific expla- Dame and being an authoritative figure. to a remote control trigger would release nation of inferiority. Our race and culture helps shape our ex- Leila Green can be reached at the cheese and it would roll across a game I attended a nearly all-black grade school periences, ideas and perspectives. A lack of [email protected] board into a large dumpster we had fash- of about 200 children. All of the teachers cultural sensitivity does no good when edu- The views expressed in this column are ioned from an old refrigerator box. were white. However, it wasn’t their white- cating children of color. In my grade school, those of the author and not necessarily those We used a table saw to cut the board for ness that was alarming; it was the fact that no mention was ever made of anything of The Observer. the ramp and an electric drill to make the housing for the K’nex motor. Using those Editorial cartoon tools was probably the highlight of my fifth grade education. The challenge we completed was called It’s Your Move, and we had to create a vehicle that could project objects from certain points on a game board into some sort of receptacle outside the board. We could not touch the vehicle and we had to stand at least eight feet from the edge of the game board. All the while we had to perform a skit relating our actions to some semblance of a narrative. As a group of fifth grade boys, we were naturally the Monkey Men Garbage Company — a rag-tag group comprised of an ex-opera singer, a surfer dude, and a talking rotten banana — who narrated their daily route and spouted facts about trash and recy- cling along the way. I still take pride in that garbage truck. It currently sits above the rafters in my dad’s garage. There is something special about build- Quote of the day Weekly Poll ing an object. Words on a page seem fleet- ing, conversations are rarely recorded, and thoughts are gone in an instant. “The writer should never be ashamed of staring. There What’s your favorite part of Thanksgiving? But a physical object like a table is much is nothing that does not require his attention.” more permanent. At the end of the day it is something to be proud of, something I can point to and say, “I made that with my own two hands.” Flannery O’Connor Tweet your response with #ViewpointPoll American writer and essayist by 5 p.m. Thursday Contact Brandon Keelean at [email protected] The views expressed in the Inside Column are those of the author and not Submit a Letter to the Editor | Email [email protected] necessarily those of The Observer. The observer | tuesday, november 13, 2012 | ndsmcobserver.com 7 The human dignity of campus workers

the dignity of workers by how we re- that we don’t need to care about where can all forget to care for them at times. Annie DeMott late to the many who work daily for us Notre Dame invests its money or how It doesn’t have to be that way. To me, Raising Voices here on campus. the workers are treated in factories there seems no more appropriate way Many students shared encourag- that produce the Adidas apparel we to “be the change you want to see.” I “Be the change you want to see,” be ing stories of ways that they had wit- proudly don at our football games. But know I need to hear this. “pro-life” and support worker rights nessed individual students or entire perhaps the best place to start is with As Notre Dame students, we can — what do these three ideas have in student communities show honor and ourselves and our own attitudes. demonstrate our concern for our fel- common? More than we might real- care for those who serve us by work- The stories I heard on Friday night low brothers and sisters who do the ize. This past Friday night at the Peace ing for Notre Dame. As a student who were intentional gestures of love to dirty work on our behalf and thus House, I had the wonderful opportuni- is deeply committed to upholding the our workers that can reflect what we speak volumes about our desire for ty to gather with a group of my fellow human dignity of workers who are believe, and ultimately, what Notre worker rights to be upheld in the Notre Dame students who were in- often overlooked or underappreciated, Dame students believe. In many ways, business world. And we can be trans- volved with the Campus Action Labor I was inspired by these positive exam- this University has intentionally formed in the process. As a Catholic, Project for an evening of fellowship ples that model how we ought to relate taught us that the dignity of the hu- this is an important part of what it and a conversation about the dignity to those who work for us in a spirit of man person is of utmost importance. means to me to call myself “pro-life.” of workers. solidarity. We have the opportunity to dem- There were so many new faces and Perhaps the most important ques- onstrate this belief by making loving Annie DeMott is a senior theology I was humbled to meet so many other tion I could be asking right now is not gestures toward workers more fre- major and education, schooling and students who care about labor justice, about how “the University” is uphold- quently in our own community. The society minor. She can be reached at despite our differences. Throughout ing the dignity of workers, but rather, people who work for us are part of the [email protected] our conversation, a central idea that how am I loving those who make my Notre Dame family. They make our The views expressed in this column we all agreed on was the significant education possible through their work education possible just like our profes- are those of the author and not way that we as students can promote on a daily basis? I am not suggesting sors and benefactors do. And yet, we necessarily those of The Observer. Unlayering conflict with Dr. Seuss

the bitsy big-boy boomeroos over their in change, is to start with the “world of the gacaca court creation was a Alex Coccia enemy’s side of the wall, and a little as it is.” Starting with the “world as country with the legacy of the geno- Shard of Glass boy asks “Who’s going to drop it? Will it should be” ignores the underly- cide halting any economic growth and you or will he?” to which the Yook re- ing reality of the “world as it is” and security. The world of the Yooks and the plies, “We’ll see. We will see.” therefore any changes created will not In order to move forward with the world of the Zooks are divided by a I finished reading this story with a be sustained under the weight of the development of the country (the long and winding stone wall, accord- student at Perley Elementary. I asked actuality of experience in the conflict “world as it should be”), the com- ing to Dr. Seuss. In “The Butter Battle him, “So, what is the conflict?” itself. All changes will be superficial. munity had to address the “world as Book,” the Yooks eat their bread with “Well, the Yook was going to drop However, even within the context of it used to be,” to learn not only what the butter-side up, while the Zooks eat the bomb on the side of the Zook and analyzing a conflict from the perspec- happened during the genocide, but their bread with the butter-side down. the Zook was going to drop the bomb tive of the “world as it is,” it is neces- the reasons for what happened. Only Fearful of the Zooks’ strange ways, the on the side of the Yook, and they were sary to take one more step back and then could the community begin to Yooks place a guard by the winding going to blow each other up.” take a look in from the perspective of heal and move forward together. The stone wall. The guard is armed with “Definitely. What is the original con- the “world as it used to be.” gacaca courts was not a perfect sys- a tough-tufted prickly snick-berry flict in the story?” The “world as it is” is a product of tem, but it combined the models of the switch to hit any Zook who comes After thinking for a few seconds, he the “world as it used to be.” This type “world as it used to be” and the “world close to the wall. When the switch is replied that he could not remember. of analysis is harder. It requires more as it is,” and attempted a solution that broken by a Zook who does not play Do you remember? investments. It means learning more could both address historical griev- by the rules, the Yook guard goes to It started because the Yooks eat their about the person who is being consid- ances and lay the foundations for a his “boys in the back room” to build bread butter-side up and the Zooks eat ered the enemy. Ultimately, it sepa- stronger future. him something else, something bet- their bread butter-side down. rates the people from their present It is not only possible to un-layer our ter and something bigger. Each time Although written as a commentary circumstances and takes them back conflicts, it is necessary. We can step the Yook guard gets a new weapon, the on the bipolarity of the Cold War’s toward the core of the problem. back from the brink when we look at Zook rebel returns equally armed. The mutually assured destruction, “The The gacaca courts in Rwanda pres- the conflict in human terms, and that Yook’s triple-sling jigger is countered Butter Battle Book” makes a clear ent an important case study on remov- means recognizing the past and its by the Zook’s jigger rock snatchem. statement about the complexity of ing layers of conflict and complexity. pervasive role in the present. The kick-a-poo kid is matched by the conflict: The more layers that are add- Implemented after the genocide, these eight-nozzled, elephant-toted boom ed, the further we get from the actual courts were established in commu- Alex Coccia is a junior Africana blitz. The utterly sputter is identical to cause of the conflict. It is a simple nities in order to uncover the truth and Peace Studies major, and a the blue-gooer. Finally, the Yook’s boys point, but one that must be taken into regarding the genocide, reconcile the Gender Studies minor. He appreciates in the back room create the ultimate consideration in the attempt to man- families of victims with the perpetra- classroom conversations in Black weapon with no possible defense: age, resolve and prevent conflicts. tors and reintegrate the perpetrators Politics in Multiracial America. He can the bitsy big-boy boomeroo. But, the Organizing literature argues that the back into the community in order be reached at [email protected] Zook’s boys in the back room make the best way to approach a conflict, under- to become productive members of The views expressed in this column same weapon for him. The story closes standing that a conflict is something society. are those of the author and not with the Yook and the Zook holding which causes tension and can result The “world as it is” view at the time necessarily those of The Observer. 8 The observer | tuesday, november 13, 2012 | ndsmcobserver.com

By ANKUR CHAWLA fit where he can in fact be a hero, win that shiny medal Scene Writer and be accepted in his own game as a friend and mem- ber of society. In the process, Ralph goes to a Halo-esque “Wreck-It Ralph” is Disney Animation’s latest feature military combat game and a polar opposite candy-coat- film following an arcade villain of the same name. The ed go-kart racing game. movie is a genuine and well-developed story of finding Filled with puns and references to games from our past, oneself and identity outside of the labels placed on us. At “Wreck-It Ralph” is sure to become a Disney classic. John the same time, “Wreck-It Ralph” is an ode to gamers and C. Reilly is the voice of Ralph and puts on a performance retro video games, spotlighting beloved characters like on par with his from “Step Brothers.” While not person- Sonic, Q-bert and Pac-man. ally the biggest fan of Sarah Silverman and her typically Regardless of any preconceived notions of how Disney juvenile humor, her character Vanellope suited her per- will handle the beloved “Star Wars” franchise, their in- sona well, of course with a fair share of “doody” jokes. credible use of licensed games and characters in “Wreck- It would be tough to find a better person to play the in- It Ralph” is certainly a good sign. Overall, the movie, in tense female military commander than Jane Lynch, but typical Disney fashion, is a good-hearted feel-good mov- the character’s romantic encounters with Jack McBrayer’s Courtesy of Disney ie that has enough humor and allusions to appeal to kids Fix-It Felix Jr. are beyond awkward. Still, the casting as a and adults alike. whole was surprisingly great for the movie. The movie’s namesake, Ralph, is a typical arcade “bad It should not take much to convince one to watch a vin- “Wreck-It Ralph” guy” whose days consist of smashing the same building tage heart-warming Disney movie, and “Wreck-It Ralph” of condos while Fix-It Felix Jr. uses his magic hammer to is no break from the tradition. Using retro gaming and Director: Rich Moore repair any of Ralph’s wreckage. classic characters as vehicles in the movie only adds to Studio: Disney After a long day’s work of wrecking, Ralph heads home the story and provides more than enough for the college- to the neighborhood dump filled with broken bricks and aged viewer to feel nostalgic about. Be sure to take your Starring: John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, his stump. On the game’s 30th anniversary, and after be- little brothers and sisters to see it when you go home for Jane Lynch, Jack McBrayer ing left out of the party the other characters were throw- the Thanksgiving holiday — you won’t be disappointed. ing, Ralph becomes fed up with being a bad guy and just once wants to be the hero. Contact Amkur Chawla at Moving from game to game, Ralph tries to find a good [email protected] Know thy shelf Literature is not dead

can be revised, restructured and reworded to fit the someone notices they have yet another email in their Meghan Thomassen message you’re trying to send. inbox, they usually groan and think, “Why do these Scene Writer Perhaps the most important part about writing let- people keep bothering me?” Envelopes even look like ters is the stationery. Letters give people the excuses gifts. Here’s a letter, wrapped, signed, sealed, delivered Texts, emails, tweets, Facebook messages, snap- to obsess over stores like Papyrus and Hallmark. and all just for you. chats, pings, letters, pokes, iMessage — which one Calligraphy pens and cardstock letterheads beckon So here’s a little lesson about writing a letter, for doesn’t belong? It doesn’t take an SAT whiz to figure like catnip. Sending a letter lets your personalize your those of you have never trotted to Hammes-Mowbray this one out. Letters don’t seem to fit into our modern signature in more ways than one. to buy postage stamps. When you’re trying to make landscape of communication. Letters are also a wonderful form of memorabilia, a romantic gesture, you don’t shoot your significant This is an unfortunate side effect of our efficient, a record for you to look back on. When you’re feeling other an e-card. You don’t send a potential employer a economic, environmentally-friendly new system of sentimental, what sounds more appealing: scrolling text, “Hey! Thanx 4 the gr8 interview!” email and instant messaging. Letters are an intensely through a litany of texts and abbreviations on a tiny While formal letters are something of a societal personal and cathartic way to develop and deepen screen, or keeping important letters to frame on your antique (alas!) there’s something classy, sophisti- relationships. It doesn’t matter if you’re writing to your wall or tucked into your journal? Most Notre Dame cated and memorable about a composition. So, take sister on the other side of the country or to the cutie students probably have their acceptance letters still a minute and jot down a note to your mom, your dad, in organic chemistry. Sitting down and putting pen to tacked on their bulletin boards. Cards from grand- your boyfriend, your roommate, your grandparent, paper is the next best thing to a face-to-face conversa- parents, love letters from deceased spouses and notes your mentor or anyone who has been on your mind. If tion. Not only does writing down your thoughts help scrawled by a marker-wielding kindergartener deco- you’re abroad, make everyone on campus jealous and organize and clarify how you want to say something, rate refrigerators and living room walls. send a postcard from your latest day trip. it also helps you understand what you are trying to When we’re dead and gone, will our children spend Just remember this: Writing a letter breaks your say. People talk about how they sometimes compose hours ticking through tweets to figure our what their message away from the mundane blitzkrieg of elec- angry emails to vent. That annoyance doesn’t seem parents were like? Or will they have physical heir- tronic overload and shows that you are far more ma- so important once you actually see your complaint looms of our intellect, sentiment and personality? ture, considerate and classy than the lucky recipient of composed on paper. Letters force us to really consider Is there any delight greater than waiting for a letter? your letter ever imagined. what we are putting into words. The delayed gratification increases the importance of Typed, instant messages are more likely to be re- the message and makes it more of a gift. When some- Contact Meghan Thomassen at [email protected] gretted. Letters provide the same release without the one opens their mailbox to find a letter, they usually The views in this column are those of the author and danger of the “send” button accidentally clicked. They perk up and think, “I wonder who it’s from?” When not necessarily those of The Observer.

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By CLAIRE STEPHENS his true humanity brought out through his weaknesses. be dazzled by the scenes of international travel — from Scene Writer M is featured in “Skyfall” much more, too, played so well the glamorous, glowing neon of Shanghai to the scenic, by the sharp, strong Judi Dench, of whom we see a new rustic hills of Scotland. “Skyfall” not only is a good Bond Whether or not you go into “Skyfall” as a Bond fan, side. Another fun bonus is the introduction of Q (Ben movie, but an all-out stunning, thrilling movie for today. you’ll definitely leave as one. Whishaw), the witty, clever brains behind the technol- The cinematography at times is art in motion, seamlessly “Skyfall” exceeds expectations of a Bond movie, fully ogy, often comically contrasting Bond’s rugged violence. blending beautiful and dramatic shots with the action of bringing 007 to the modern day in spectacular cinematic It wouldn’t be a Bond film without a sexy, foreign the story and the emotional stakes of Bond and M. The style. After an impressive reboot with “Casino Royale” femme fatale or two for Bond to tangle verbally and phys- score sucks you into the action of the chase, the intensity and an average but forgettable sequel in “Quantum of ically with (this time a more kick-butt, intelligent female of the fight and the drama of the emotions and the intri- Solace,” the four-year wait for “Skyfall” was well worth it. is around to challenge Bond as well.) However, Bond isn’t cacy of the new technology. The task of the iconic opening sequence song is given so much absorbed with a woman like in “Quantum of “Skyfall” is a promising and exciting new chapter in to Adele, who more than rises to the challenge in the Solace,” but a dangerous new villain who has infiltrated Bond history, electrifying for devoted fans and pulling in song she performed and co-wrote. The moody, emotion- too close to home and made the battle personal. new ones by being so darn good. al piece already on playlists across the country sets the This movie also doesn’t have the brutal physicality in movie’s tone. The movie has barely begun, but from the its action scenes as Daniel Crag’s Bond has had in the Contact Claire Stephens at opening song you immediately get drawn into the story. past. The chase and fight scenes are still prominent and [email protected] The “Skyfall” beginning is as psychedelic, artistic and charged with breathless action, but are more stylistic and kaleidoscopic as ever, consisting of artsy underwater mesmerizing deadly dances. scenes featuring blood, fire and of course, silhouettes of This moment in Bond history makes a point to define “Skyfall” women. Though at times very self aware and abstract, itself as a cultural force in a new modern time while still Director: Sam Mendes paired with Adele’s smooth and haunting voice, it works paying homage to Bonds past. The movie reminds the Studio: Metro Goldwyn Meyer to create the darkness and the beauty of the film. As far audience of the true “British-ness” of Bond with scenes as characterization, “Skyfall” doesn’t feature the reck- all over historic London and more of a locational pres- Starring: Daniel Craig, Javier Bardem, Judi Dench, Ralph less, cocky Bond of “Casino Royale.” Instead, it’s an aging, ence in the iconic city. The plot follows the international Fiennes, Naomie Harris vulnerable Bond being dragged down from the begin- scandal of the British Secret Service and the dangerous ning. The audience sees their once-confident hero fight consequences of a hacker villain. against dark forces and the inevitability of time passing, Even a viewer who has never seen anything Bond will

By KEVIN NOONAN summer soundtrack — if only the album had been re- featuring a slow beat, a catchy, laid back hook and lyrics Scene Editor leased in June. Instead, the record was released on about sunshine, California and happiness. “Waking Up October 22, just as the last vestiges of warmth and color in Paradise” is another memorable tune, with another I’ve always enjoyed the Guy Ritchie film R“ ocknrolla,” faded away into the grips of winter (somebody told me slow beat and catchy hook. But it stands apart slightly, despite critics and friends disagreeing with me. In the it snowed on campus Monday). featuring southern blues-rock band “North Mississippi movie, one specific scene features two comical, drug- Adler did release an EP with a few of the tracks on this All Stars” which give the song a stronger blues feel than addled thieves/back alley salesmen attempt to sell a album in July, but the full record didn’t hit stories for the rest of the album. group of men a thick fur coat in summertime. another three months. Maybe it isn’t the perfect time for a carefree summer One salesman tries to circumvent the likely lack of As said before, the album sounds almost exactly like album, but if anyone’s looking to escape the dull grays demand by asserting, “I agree it doesn’t seem the right almost all of Shwayze’s songs, so Adler is not ventur- and bitter cold of the coming winter, “Aloha” isn’t a ter- time of year to be acquiring a coat with such thermal ing into any new territory here. The biggest difference rible to place to turn. efficiency, but Christmas is always around the corner.” is that while on Shwayze’s albums the verses almost Gerard Butler’s character responds bluntly, “It is the entirely consist of the rapper Shwayze’s vocals, this re- Contact Kevin Noonan at middle of [expletive] summer.” cord allows Adler to show off his lyrical ability in more [email protected] Cisco Adler’s debut solo album, “Aloha,” evokes a than just the hook. The singers’ vocals have always parallel emotion, only reversed. Adler made his name maintained a chilled out, smooth vibe and that contin- as a member of the alternative hip-hop duo Shwayze, ues here. and fans of Shwayze’s biggest hits will feel an identical With Shwayze’s hip-hop sensibilities and delivery vibe from this solo effort. removed, Adler’s songs edge close to Jack Johnson terri- “Aloha” Fans of Mickey Avalon might also recognize Adler’s tory, and listening to the album it’s not hard to imagine Cisco Adler vocals, as he was featured one of Avalon’s biggest hits, Adler having a more similar sound to Johnson if he had “What Do You Say?” which was featured in the 2009 grown up in Hawaii instead of Los Angeles. Label: Bananaboat Records comedy “The Hangover.” Independent rapper G-Eazy is featured on the first The album as a whole plays slow and relaxed, with two tracks, building a good bridge between the hip-hop Tracks: “Boom Boom Boom,” “Waking Up in Paradise,” percussion driving the steady pace throughout the centered efforts of Adler’s work with Shwayze and the “The Good Life” record and giving the feel of beaches, palm trees and more reggae-inspired work of his solo album. “Boom If you like: Shwayze, Mickey Avalin and Jack Johnson paradise. Boom Boom,” one of the two songs featuring G-Eazy, is And while it may not be the most original sound in one of the more dance-friendly songs on the album and the world, the warm weather, party-all-night-sleep-all- a solid crossover track. day smoothness of the sound would make for a solid “The Good Life” exemplifies the album’s mood,

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Sports Authority NBA In defense of ties Lakers choose D’Antoni as season and each of the pre- Sam Gans vious ones led to a winner. Sports Writer And there were no field goals new head coach in the overtime between the Sunday, unlike normal, Rams and 49ers, meaning Associated Press wasn’t a particularly thrill- the new rule had no affect ing day in the NFL. We saw and the game would have LOS ANGELES — The Los the last unbeaten team go ended in a tie under the old Angeles Lakers hired Mike down, which was exciting. system, as well. D’Antoni late Sunday night, Other than that game, how- Most people are happy signing the former coach of the ever, only two of 11 games with fewer ties in sports. A Suns and Knicks to replace Mike were wins decided by one tie, many say, leaves an un- Brown. possession. easy, unfinished feeling and The Lakers and D’Antoni’s But there was one oddity the point of a game is to see agent, Warren LeGarie, con- — something so rare it’s oc- which team is better, which firmed the deal two days af- curred just 18 times in nearly a tie does not do. Finding a ter the Lakers fired Brown five 40 years and last happened winner leads to more excite- games into the season. in 2008 before Sunday. ment, and perhaps more D’Antoni agreed to a three- There was a tie. importantly, a feeling of year deal worth $12 million, Sixty minutes wasn’t closure. with a team option for a fourth enough time for St. Louis But in the regular season, season. and San Francisco to sepa- I say keep the tie. Without D’Antoni got the high-profile rate themselves. Neither was overtime. job running the 16-time NBA 75 minutes. The Rams and If the teams have the champions only after the club’s AP 49ers were deadlocked at 24 same score in the allotted top brass extensively discussed Pictured on Feb. 22, then-New York Knicks coach Mike D’Antoni apiece after regulation, and time frame of the game, the job with former Lakers coach gestures in the second half of a game against Atlanta. following a scoreless 15-min- it’s perfectly reasonable to Phil Jackson. ute overtime period, each say neither deserves a loss, The 11-time NBA champion Bickerstaff will continue run- reached two Western Conference team’s record now has three but neither deserves a win, coach met with Lakers own- ning the Lakers until D’Antoni finals — and they eliminated numbers instead of the typi- either. They finished the ers Jerry and Jim Buss and gen- arrives. Los Angeles beat Bryant’s Lakers from the first cal two. game with the same amount eral manager Mitch Kupchak Sacramento 103-90 on Sunday round of the playoffs in 2006 and The NFL is the lone ma- of points, and that will be on Saturday to weigh a return night, improving to 2-0 under 2007, still the only first-round ex- jor professional sporting reflected in the standings. for a third stint on Los Angeles’ Bickerstaff after a 1-4 start under its of Kobe’s 17-year career. league in the United States Neither team was better bench. Brown. D’Antoni then coached New that still has ties. The NHL that day. They were evenly The Lakers instead went The Lakers’ next game is York to just one playoff appear- joined MLB and the NBA in matched. with D’Antoni, a respected of- Tuesday night against San ance and no postseason victo- abolishing ties in 2005 when This leads into my next fensive strategist who coached Antonio at Staples Center. ries. He also coached the Denver it instituted the shootout. point: Ties make end of Lakers point guard Steve Nash After Brown’s dismissal, Nash Nuggets during the lockout- College football also had games more exciting and in- in Phoenix during the best and Kobe Bryant both expressed shortened 1998-99 season. years of their respective careers. enthusiasm about the prospect But his NBA accomplishments This leads into my next point: Ties make D’Antoni was less successful of playing for D’Antoni, although can’t measure up to Jackson, end of games more exciting and increase during four seasons in New York, Bryant also campaigned eagerly who won five titles and reached but at least restored the once- for Jackson. seven NBA finals during two strategy. When there is the possibility of moribund Knicks to competence Bryant idolized D’Antoni stints totaling 11 seasons with a tie, a coach has a choice. He can either before resigning last March. while growing up in Italy, where Los Angeles. go for the win and risk a loss or play it “Dr. (Jerry) Buss, Jim Buss and D’Antoni was a star player for Jackson walked away from safe and accept the tie, but give up the Mitch Kupchak unanimously Olimpia Milano in the Italian the club 18 months ago after a agreed that Mike was the best pro league. D’Antoni also has second-round playoff sweep chance for victory. There is no playing for coach for this roster at this time,” been an assistant coach on vari- by Dallas, and Brown led Los overtime. Lakers spokesman John Black ous U.S. national teams featur- Angeles to a 41-25 mark followed said. ing Bryant, including the gold by another second-round playoff ties — without overtime — crease strategy. When there The 61-year-old D’Antoni medal-winning squad at the defeat last summer. until 1996, when it adapted is the possibility of a tie, a underwent knee replacement London Olympics. The Lakers then traded for the current system that is coach has a choice. He can surgery earlier this month, Nash won two MVP awards Nash and Dwight Howard, set- now very familiar to every either go for the win and risk and could be physically lim- while running D’Antoni’s signa- ting up a season of enormous Notre Dame student. Soccer a loss or play it safe and ac- ited early in his tenure. Black ture up-tempo offense for the expectations for Brown — but is currently the only promi- cept the tie, but give up the said the Lakers aren’t certain final four seasons of the coach’s the Lakers struggled to learn nent sport in America in chance for victory. There is when D’Antoni will travel to Los five-year tenure with the Suns. his new, Princeton-influenced which ties occur with any no playing for overtime. This Angeles to begin work. Nash and D’Antoni won at offense while playing mediocre regularity. adds to the suspense and Interim coach Bernie least 54 games each season and defense. In a bit of a twist, as the tie makes for more difficult and has decreased in relevance important coaching deci- The Observer accepts classifieds every business day from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Notre Dame office, in most American sports, the sions. Just ask Tom Osborne. 024 South Dining Hall. Deadline for next-day classifieds is 3 p.m. All classifieds must be prepaid. The NFL actually increased the Finally, having ties, ironi- charge is 5 cents per character per day, including all spaces. The Observer reserves the right to edit all classifieds for content without issuing refunds. likelihood of a tie occurring cally enough, can serve as in games this season, though a de facto tiebreaker in end not with that intent. of the season standings, First off, Arizona Diamondbacks Ain’t got no place to lay your head In 2010, the league adopted because it leads to a greater Wanted pitcher Wade Miley, should have won Somebody came and took your bed a new rule for its playoff possibility teams have dif- the NL rookie of the year. Don’t worry, be happy overtime games. Previously, ferent records. PART TIME WORK $14.25 base- With that said, here’s some happy The land lord say your rent is late the game ended with the Of course, ties can’t occur appt earnparttime.com song lyrics. He may have to litigate first score. The new rule, in the playoffs. One team has Don’t worry, be happy however, stated if the team to move on to advance, and Lood at me I am happy that received the ball scored a tie can’t settle that. But for Don’t worry, be happy only a field goal on its first the regular season, which is Here I give you my phone number- possession, the other team used primarily to see which Personal When you worry call me had a chance to tie — or win. teams qualify for the play- “Don’t Worry, Be Happy”: I make you happy This rule was only for the offs and their seeds, there’s UNPLANNED PREGNANCY? Bobby McFerrin Don’t worry, be happy playoffs in 2010 and 2011, nothing wrong with a tie. Don’t go it alone. Notre Dame has but is now the current policy many resources in place to assist you. Ain’t got no cash, ain’t got no style for regular season games, Contact Sam Gans at If you or someone you love needs Here is a little song I wrote Ain’t got not girl to make you smile too. 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KARLA MORENO | The Observer Senior foil Grace Hartman competes in the Midwest Conference championship on March 4 in the Joyce Center. Several Irish fencers were in action this weekend at the North American Cup in Virginia Beach, Va. Paid Advertisement Observer Staff Report an opportunity for individuals to advance their national rank- Individual glory was on the ing. These rankings help deter- line this weekend as numerous mine future national teams for Irish fencers participated in the the Olympics and other inter- North American Cup tourna- national competitions. With a ment in Virginia Beach, Va. total of 1,924 fencers competing Freshman foilist and across 18 divisions, the four-day Olympian Lee Kiefer provid- tournament is one of the big- ed one of the bright spots for gest fencing competitions of the the Irish in the event as she year. notched a second-place finish The Irish wrapped up the in the women’s foil competition. competition Monday with se- Eleanor Harvey of the Canadian nior foilist Gerek Meinhardt, Fencing Academy bested her in who was competing in the men’s the championship bout. Division I foil competition and The Irish also received strong he saved the best for last. performances from sophomore After defeating Harvard foilist Madison Zeiss, who fin- freshman Jerry Chang in the ished with a third-place finish semifinals, Meinhardt went on in the women’s foil, and sopho- to beat former Penn State fencer more epeeist Nicole Ameli, who and current Olympian Miles recorded a third-place tie in the Chamley-Watson in a hotly con- women’s epee. tested final bout 15-14 and the Some winners of the compe- earn the only gold for the Irish titions included former Irish this weekend. fencer Kelley Hurley taking Other results from the men’s home the gold in women’s epee. competition included St. John’s Former Columbia fencer Daria senior and current Olympian Schneider won the women’s Daryl Homer winning the men’s saber. saber and Connor Shepard of The competition had no affili- the Golf Blade Fencing Center ation with the NCAA, but it was claimed the men’s epee.

Alumni Stadium. Clark “I really hope our fans come out Continued from page 16 and support us,” Clark said. “We have had, especially early in the sea- route is we know most of the [teams] son, some terrific student support. well we could face and there’s Hopefully, they’ll come out and see little chance we’ll underestimate this team. That could actually be a any of them,” Clark said. “I think huge advantage if we could get home that’s maybe the good thing. We’ve support and I know our team really played Michigan State, we’ve played appreciates when they get the fans Indiana, we actually played Xavier out.” in the preseason game. So these are Notre Dame won its third Big East three of the possible teams we could Championship title and first since play and they’re all very tough, hard 2003 with a 3-2 double-overtime games, so I think we know it’s going win over No. 3 seed Georgetown on to be very competitive.” Sunday. The top four teams in the NCAA This will be the 15th appearance Follow us on twitter. tournament will play each game in the NCAA Championship for at home until the College Cup in the Irish, and the seventh time they @ObserverSports Hoover, Ala., should they advance. have been one of the top-16 national Clark said the home-field advantage seeds. could play a huge role in the quest to advance for Notre Dame, who Contact Sam Gans at finished the regular season 8-0-0 in [email protected] 12 The observer | tuesday, november 13, 2012 | ndsmcobserver.com Sports

Spinelli marched down the field to start the down at the line of scrimmage. Continued from page 16 second half. Knott sophomore quar- Though the Knights’ defense cer- terback David Taiclet cut the Knights tainly held its own, McDonough and Otters took an 8-6 advantage they lead to 7-6 with a 20-yard touchdown Riche proved to be a formidable duo would never relinquish. pass, but the Juggerknotts’ extra on offense. McDonough threw for Sorin’s touchdown came after a point attempt was blocked after a 231 yards and three touchdowns, turnover shortly before halftime. The high snap. while Riche finished the day with 120 Kangaroos forced Sorin into a turn- McDonough rallied the Knights, yards and two touchdown grabs. over on downs, and then drove inside responding with a 46-yard touch- McDonough gave credit to his of- the red zone. Fischer took a handoff down strike down the seams to ju- fensive line, which rebounded in the and dove towards the end zone, but nior receiver John Garry. second half after committing four fumbled at the one-yard line. Spinelli After the Juggerknotts turned the penalties for 45 yards in the first half. recovered the ball in the end zone for ball over on downs midway through “I’ve got to give a big shout out to a touchback and then commenced the second half, McDonough wasted my offensive line,” McDonough said. an 80-yard drive that ended in the de- no time, connecting with Riche for a “They don’t ever get their names in ciding touchdown. Players from both 54-yarder on the first play of the drive the paper, but today they should. … teams said the play marked a turning to effectively seal the win for Keenan. They were challenged, knew they point in the game. Despite two long completions were better than those penalties and “[That play] definitely helped from Taiclet, Knott struggled to get responded to the challenge.” our team’s attitude in this game,” past the Keenan defensive line on its The Juggerknotts’ season is over, Sorin freshman defensive linesman final drive. After getting little pres- but the Knights have one step left. It Stephen Scobee said. “After it, we sure on Taiclet all game, the Knights’ is the biggest step yet, the interhall thought, ‘They gave us this, let’s go defensive line seemed to converge championship, which will take place and take it.’” on Taiclet at once, sacking him on Sunday at Notre Dame Stadium. Fischer’s fumble had the opposite first down. Three plays later, with a STEPHANIE LEUNG | The Observer effect on the Kangaroos. fourth-and-10 and Knott’s season on Contact A.J. Godeaux at Keenan and Stanford players scramble during a run in an interhall “It was a tough one to swallow for the line, Taiclet’s pass was knocked [email protected] game Oct. 7. Keenan will face Sorin in the championship Sunday. sure,” Donegan said. “They took the momentum there.” Paid Advertisement Sorin’s defense shut down Keough’s offense in the second half, intercepting Donegan twice. Both teams struggled with passing into the wind, but the Kangaroos also had to face a ferocious pass rush led by Scobee, junior defensive linesman Taylor Nutter and junior defensive linesman Daniel Yi. Scobee said he benefitted greatly from the help of his fellow linesmen. “[Nutter and Yi] have really been helping out on the line,” Scobee said. “They’re really good guys, and really good football players too.” Despite the loss, Donegan said the Kangaroos are proud of their sea- son, the best in recent memory for Keough. “All the seniors have been incred- ible,” Donegan said. “We’re hoping to carry on this to next year and try to get to the Stadium.” Scobee, meanwhile, only needed one word to describe how he felt about playing in the Stadium on Sunday. “Awesome,” he said. No. 1 Sorin will face No. 2 Keenan on Sunday in Notre Dame Stadium for the interhall championship. Paid Advertisement Contact Casey Karnes at wkarnes@ nd.edu

Keenan 21, Knott 6 By A.J. GODEAUX Sports Writer

With a chance to play in the cham- pionship at hallowed Notre Dame Stadium on the line, No. 2 Keenan knocked off No. 3 Knott 21-6 on Sunday to advance to the interhall championship game. Keenan’s offensive line commit- ted two holding penalties on the first drive, the second of which ne- gated a 25-yard completion. Two plays later, senior captain and quar- terback Andrew McDonough con- nected with junior receiver Jeremy Riche on a crossing route across the middle. Riche made one man miss and outran the safety the final 20 yards, dashing into the end zone to put the Knights (5-0-1) up 7-0. The 40-yard completion was the first of McDonough’s three touchdown passes on the day. Knott (4-2) started to show life af- ter halftime, and the Juggerknotts Sports ndsmcobserver.com | tuesday, november 13, 2012 | The Observer 13 men’s basketball | Notre Dame 84, MONmouth 57 Irish fight past slow start to beat Monmouth

By ANDREW OWENS said. “It’s the first time we’ve career-high for the Michigan Assistant Managing Editor been able to play Cooley and State transfer. His previous best Sherman together at the same was 10 while playing with the After a sluggish start, No. 20 time and that’s what we envi- Spartans. He also finished with Notre Dame’s bench powered sioned. We saw it in practice, but nine rebounds. the Irish in the first half and [Sherman] hadn’t done it with a “It was nice to play a little bet- helped the squad pull away from uniform on.” ter,” said Sherman, who scored Monmouth, 84-57 on Monday After only topping Evansville three points Saturday. “I wasn’t night at Purcell Pavilion. by nine points in the season- playing to my potential and I owe Irish coach Mike Brey com- opener Saturday, Notre Dame’s it to Coach Brey and the team to bated the lackluster start by struggles carried over to the do that. Tonight I just did what I substituting reserves freshman early portion of Monday’s con- do. forward Cameron Biedscheid test. Monmouth (1-1) stymied “I was a little passive in the and senior center Garrick the Irish with early pressure and first game and I tried to be more Sherman into the lineup. The forced three Notre Dame turn- aggressive and I think that’s my duo engineered an Irish surge, overs in the first 2:15 of the first role.” highlighted by a 21-5 run to seize half. It wasn’t until graduate Including Sherman, three Irish a 28-12 lead. student forward Scott Martin’s players finished with double- “They came in and gave us 3-pointer at the 17:05 mark that digit point totals. Senior forward scoring and we don’t let down the Irish first scored. Jack Cooley finished with 16 defensively with Sherman,” Brey “We didn’t handle points and nine rebounds, while said. “Sometimes we’re even [Monmouth’s pressure] in the Connaughton totaled 13 points. better defensively with him in first half with 10 turnovers,” Brey In the second half, fouls there.” said. “I thought we handled it plagued Monmouth as the Irish Sherman scored nine points better in the second half.” cruised to victory. The Irish, on 4-of-4 shooting in the first Notre Dame dominated the however, were not efficient at the half, surpassed only by sopho- boards with 19 first-half rebounds free-throw line, finishing 16-of- more guard Pat Connaughton’s compared to Monmouth’s 10. 26 after an 18-of-30 performance 10 points. Biedscheid added five Hawks forward Marcus Ware Saturday. points of his own in the first was the only Monmouth starter The Irish will return to action stanza as the Irish (2-0) carried a 6-foot-8 or taller, and the Irish against Saint Joseph’s on Friday 35-23 lead at halftime. used their size advantage to con- at 9:30 p.m. in Brooklyn, N.Y. SUZANNA PRATT | The Observer “We did a good job feeding trol the tempo in the paint. Junior guard Eric Atkins drives toward the hoop in Monday night’s him and he’s got the best feel of At 6-foot-10, Sherman’s size Contact Andrew Owens at game against Monmouth. The Irish won 84-57. our big guys to get to spots,” Brey helped him score 22 points, a [email protected]

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SMC Cross country | ncaa division iii great lakes regionals Belles place 19th at regionals

By BRIAN HARTNETT time of 24:11.23, while se- Two of the Belles’ fellow Sports Writer nior Julia Kenney finished MIAA conference mem- third for Saint Mary’s with bers finished in the top Saint Mary’s finished a time of 24:43.97. three of the regional meet. its season Saturday with a Additionally, senior Hope won the meet with 91 top-20 finish at the NCAA Sarah Copi recorded her points, while Calvin fin- Division III Great Lakes personal best time in ished third with 103 points. Regionals at Yule Golf the 6-kilometer in her fi- The regional race marked Course in Anderson, Ind. the final competition for The Belles recorded a the Belles’ six seniors. team score of 515 to fin- Majewski said she was im- ish 19th in the field of 33 “Overall, it was pressed with the perfor- teams. Senior Elizabeth a great end to mances of her classmates. Majewski said the Belles the season. ... “As one of six seniors on exceeded their expecta- the team, I am very proud tions by placing in the top The team raced of my teammates and their 20 at the regional meet. competitively and performances,” she said. “Overall, it was a great placed in the top- “It will be hard to leave end to the season,” she 20 teams, which this group of girls when we said. “The team raced com- graduate.” petitively and placed in the was a goal of ours Although the Belles top-20 teams, which was a for regionals.” failed to live up to their goal of ours for regionals.” lofty top-10 preseason re- OE KENESEY | The Observer Elizabeth Majewski Junior Jessica Biek paced gional ranking, Majewski, Pasquerilla West sophomore Lauren Vidal carries the ball in an inter- Belles senior the Belles, finishing 70th who finished 135th over- hall game against Walsh Nov. 11. Walsh won 14-13. in the field of 234 runners all, said the team achieved Walsh senior quarterback Kat with a time of 23:45.43. a lot over the course of the Golden Leach said. “We are a huge Majewski said Biek has nal college race, finish- season. Continued from page 16 threat to anyone we come been valuable to the Belles ing the course in a time “Everyone on the team through the air, including two against. I think we just proved in only her first season on of 24:54.68. Majewski said has come so far this season, touchdown passes to senior re- that in this game. We are here the team. Copi has been a consistent achieving both personal ceiver Katie Ritter. Golden also to win and are looking forward “Jess has done incredible contributor to the Belles and team goals,” she said. rushed for 84 yards. to the Stadium.” in her first cross country throughout the last four “All of the girls on the team In the end, extra points Pasquerilla West (7-1) con- season and will continue to years. work toward similar goals, decided the battle. After a trolled the first half as Walsh be a great asset to the team “Sarah has continued to and this is what has made 10-yard touchdown run by threw three first-half intercep- next year,” Majewski said. improve over her four years our team successful.” Golden, the Shamrocks were tions and the Purple Weasels Senior Emma Baker fin- and finished her season able to convert the extra point, stormed out to a 13-0 lead. ished second for the Belles with a really great race,” Contact Brian Hartnett at while Pangborn failed on both Versatile Pasquerilla West and 87th overall with a Majewski said. [email protected] attempts. sophomore quarterback Gargan led the Phoxes Lauren Vidal led the early with 139 rushing yards and charge with both her passing Paid Advertisement Pangborn’s first touchdown. and rushing ability. Vidal ran The second touchdown came the ball in for both Pasquerilla early in the fourth quarter on a West touchdowns. pass to senior receiver Kristin But the Purple Weasels’ luck Ruekert. changed dramatically toward Pangborn senior captain the end of the first half. Colleen Bailey said the Phoxes With 30 seconds remaining did all they could to win. before the intermission and on “I feel like we gave it our best third down, Leach completed shot,” Bailey said. “Obviously a touchdown pass to freshman it didn’t turn out the way we receiver Erin Bishop to cut the wanted it to, but I think we left Pasquerilla West lead to 13-7 it all on the field. There were heading into halftime. a couple of plays that didn’t Walsh carried the momen- go our way, a couple of extra tum from its last-minute points we didn’t deliver on, touchdown into the second but I’m proud of the team. I’m half. proud of the season we’ve had.” Near the end of the third McGlinn will face No. 4 quarter, Walsh senior captain Walsh in the championship Lindy Navarre intercepted a game at Notre Dame Stadium pass and ran it back for a touch- at 2 p.m. Sunday. down to give Walsh the lead. From there, Walsh’s defense Contact Lesley Stevenson at — led by senior Alyssa Casill — [email protected] held firm and was able to pre- vent the Purple Weasels from Walsh 14, Pasquerilla scoring for the rest of the game, West 13 as Walsh went on to win, ad- By SARAH CONNORS vancing to the championship. Sports Writer Leach said she was very im- pressed with the attitude and No. 4 Walsh employed its teamwork of the Wild Women. dominant defense to upset “I personally struggled so No. 1 Pasquerilla West 14-13 the fact that I can rely on ev- on Sunday and advance to the eryone to do what they need to championship game. do is wonderful,” Leach said. The Wild Women (6-2) Walsh will battle McGlinn on will square off with defend- Sunday in the championship at ing champion No. 2 McGlinn Notre Dame Stadium at 2 p.m. at Notre Dame Stadium on Sunday. Contact Sarah Connors at “We are looking to win,” [email protected] DAILY ndsmcobserver.com | tuesday, november 13, 2012 | The Observer 15

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CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Anne Hathaway, 30; Ryan Gosling, 32; Megan Mullally, 54; Neil Young, 67. Happy Birthday: Focus more on what you can do for others. Patience, intu- ition and using your talents skillfully to market what you have to offer will help you carve a unique place to explore, exchange and excel. Honesty will be the prerequisite to finding happiness. Being evasive will only buy you time. Your numbers are 4, 13, 18, 20, 27, 32, 47. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Set a budget and invest in your skills. Don’t let a professional setback stifle your creativity. Consider ways to upgrade what you already have to offer. Relationships look promising, but you’ll have to show greater interest to get results. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Listen to complaints and offer solutions. Showing leadership and compassion will help you advance. An unusual con- nection with someone you meet through work will develop. Remember past experience to avoid repeating a mistake. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Discipline will lead to victory. Someone who has made an impression on you will be a reminder of what you are capable of doing. Size up the situation you are facing with a peer and do your best to sidestep any discord that arises. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Interact with people who have similar beliefs and goals. Work toward self-improvement and using your attributes to move forward. Networking functions will help you realize that you can offer more if you find other outlets for your talents. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Engage in community events or activities. Looking at your domestic situation from a new perspective will help you see what im- provements you can make. Someone is likely to be upset with you. Consider how to make amends. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Discuss ideas and see who joins your quest. Make changes to the way you do things that will put an end to ongoing squabbles with people who don’t appreciate what you have to offer. Move on to a better place mentally, emotionally and physically. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Readdress the past before you move into the future. Realize what you may have done wrong and make amends quickly. A trusted friend will make a suitable suggestion. Do whatever motivates you to reach your goals. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Nurture and protect what you’ve been working so hard to achieve. Learn from your mistakes. Remember to reward someone who has stuck by you through thick and thin. An imaginative plan to improve your domestic situation will pay off. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Implement change that will improve your life. Keep busy with physical jobs that take your mind off matters that are upsetting or cause anger. You can win in the end, but only if you recognize what has transpired. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Focus on work, money and posturing. Striv- ing to reach a pinnacle personally or professionally can be achieved if you focus on your strengths. Balance your past and present by being as honest and open as possible and you will avoid guilt. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t make a commitment. You are likely to change your mind once you have all the facts. Do your research and stick to your own means and methods of doing things. Love is highlighted. Focus on time spent with someone special. PISCES (Feb. 19- March 20): Contracts, settlements and investments look promising. Honesty will be the determining factor when it comes to how far you will go and what you will achieve. You may have to reconsider what really happened in the past before you can move forward. Birthday Baby: You are progressive, independent and a humanitarian. highly punlikely | christopher brucker Sudoku | The Mepham Group Jumble | David Hoyt and Jeff knurek

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By SAM GANS winner of Thursday’s game be- Sports Writer tween Cleveland State (11-5-3) and Michigan State (11-9-1). The Irish The Irish made program history beat the Spartans 2-0 in Alumni Monday when for the first time, they Stadium on Sept. 14. earned the No. 1 overall seed in the Should the Irish advance, they NCAA Championship. could face No. 16 Indiana (11-5-3) Irish coach Bobby Clark was in the third round. The Irish de- pleased with the honor after win- feated the Hoosiers 1-0 on Sept. 26 ning the Big East Tournament on in Bloomington, Ind. Other tough Sunday, but said it doesn’t mean potential opponents in the region much once the tournament begins. include No. 9 North Carolina (15-3- “It’s special for the team,” Clark 2), No. 8 Saint Louis (16-4-0) and Big said. “It’s a really nice reward for East foe St. John’s (10-4-4). the players for the regular season “Just in our little bracket to get and the Big East Tournament, but I through the round of 16, it’s very dif- think that’s it. It’s a nice reward. It’s ficult,” Clark said. “It’s a hard brack- kind of like winning the Big East et. Then you look beyond that and Tournament. It’s something you the two teams that jump out at you work for and you’ve earned and would be North Carolina and St. no one can ever take it away from John’s. But every team that gets into them, but in reality, the No. 1 seed, the NCAA Tournament has been once you’ve got it, it doesn’t really successful in some shape or form. mean too much. So you don’t expect any easy games “At the end of the day, you’ve still at this stage of the season.” got to win the games. So it’s nice to The Irish have played three of the put in the shelf, but then it’s very im- teams in their region — Indiana, portant we move on and get ready Xavier (13-2-5) and Michigan State for competing, because it’s a tough — in either regular season or exhi- bracket.” bition games this season. Clark said As one of the top 16 teams in that familiarity might be beneficial the 48-team field, the Irish (16-3- for Notre Dame. 1) earned a first round bye and “The one nice thing about the SARAH O’CONNOR | The Observer won’t play until Sunday in Alumni Junior defenseman Luke Mishu looks to clear the ball during a home game against Akron on Sept. 9. The Stadium. Notre Dame will play the see CLARK PAGE 11 Irish won 3-1 and recently earned the top seed for the NCAA championship. men’s interhall women’s interhall Sorin narrowly beats Keenan McGlinn edges

BY CASEY KARNES Sports Writer out Pangborn In a game dictated by harsh winds, No. 1 Sorin’s stout defense By LESLEY STEVENSON the Shamrocks were forced to stymied No. 4 Keough to pull out an Sports Writer make a stand in the red zone 8-6 victory in Sunday’s semifinals. to secure their close win. At the start of the game, how- In a semifinal battle with a From the McGlinn 18-yard ever, Sorin (6-0) struggled to play trip to Notre Dame Stadium at line, Pangborn sophomore up to its top ranking. Although the stake, No. 2 McGlinn narrowly quarterback Caitlin Gargan Otters forced the Kangaroos (4-1-1) edged out No. 6 Pangborn 13- launched what would have to punt on its first possession, their 12 on Sunday to secure a spot been a touchdown pass to ju- ensuing series netted negative in the championship. nior receiver Molly Shawhan, yardage. The wind’s first tangible For the Shamrocks (6-1), this but the ball fell into a mix of effect was felt on the Otters’ punt matchup was even more than receivers and defenders at- attempt, as senior Ted Spinelli’s a tournament challenge — it tempting to come up with the kick blew back behind the line of was a chance for revenge. In catch. After a few seconds, scrimmage and give Keough the the regular season, McGlinn McGlinn sophomore defen- ball on Sorin’s 18-yard line. fell 13-0 to Pangborn (4-3). sive lineman Laura Thomas After two runs by junior run- Shamrocks senior captain emerged, clinging to the foot- ning back Mike Fischer brought Emily Golden said her team ball, with the game-saving the Kangaroos inside the 10-yard knew exactly how much this interception. line, junior quarterback Seamus victory meant to her team. “The end was stressful to Donegan found freshman receiver “We worked so hard,” say the least,” Golden said. Mitch Patin for a touchdown. Golden said. “It just couldn’t “They are a really great team, “We just wanted to come in and have ended any better. It was and they wanted it just as bad keep doing what we’ve been do- nice because we lost to them as we did. It was about as close ing,” Donegan said. ”We just want- in the regular season, so we as it can get. I was definitely ed to execute.” got a little redemption, and sweating at the end there, and Keough held the lead until we’re going to the Stadium.” there was just kind of a jump Spinelli converted a fourth-and-11 McGlinn nearly experi- ball and Laura came out at the into a 25-yard touchdown pass. enced defeat a second time end of it.” After a two-point conversion, the EMILY KRUSE | The Observer thanks to a late comeback by Golden went 9-for-11 Senior Otter Ryan Robinson prepares to catch a pass in an interhall the Phoxes. With less than see SPINELLI PAGE 12 game against Carroll on Sept. 30. Sorin will play Keenan on Sunday. a minute to go in the game, see GOLDEN PAGE 14