the Observer The Independent Newspaper Serving Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s Volume 45 : Issue 4 FRIday, August 26, 2011 ndsmcobserver.com Garcia listed in serious condition after accident Student fell from third story window overnight, did not suffer life-threatening injuries John Jenkins said Garcia did exact cause of Garcia’s fall is By MEGAN DOYLE not suffer life-threatening unclear. News Editor injuries. “We know when he fell and "University officials were we know where he fell, but A Notre Dame senior who made aware of the accident what we don’t know is why fell from the third-floor win- i n vo l vi ng he fell,” Trent said. “As of dow of his apartment at Eddy M a r c u s right now, it stands as an Street Commons early early this accident. If he gets better Thursday morning is listed in m o r n i n g like they say he is going to, serious condition at and have maybe he can shed some Memorial Hospital, according been with light on [what happened.]” to a hospital spokeswoman. him and Trent said an employee at a The student, 21-year-old in com- local bar saw Garcia's legs Marcus Garcia, was listed in m u n i c a - hanging out his apartment critical condition throughout tion with window above the south end Thursday before his condi- his par- of the Hammes Bookstore’s tion was updated to “serious” ents ever Eddy Street location as she Thursday evening, said s i n c e , " Marcus Garcia left work around 4:30 a.m. Maggie Scroope, manager of J e n k i n s He fell about 25 feet onto the media relations for the hos- said Thursday. "We thank sidewalk below the window. pital. God that his injuries are not She then called 911. Scroope said she could not life threatening and pray for Garcia was in and out of legally comment on the his full recovery." consciousness while medics PAT COVENEY/The Observer nature of Garcia’s injuries, Capt. Phil Trent of the Senior Marcus Garcia fell out of his third-floor apartment but University President Fr. South Bend Police said the see GARCIA/page 3 window at Eddy Street Commons early Thursday morning. Students urged to be proactive Notre Dame great work in the neighborhood year- safety talks,” he said. “For the place for young alumni By AMANDA GRAY round,” Sgt. Patrick Hechlinski last two years we’ve worked News Writer said. “If you see something suspi- closely with student government cious, call the police. I’ve noticed with the Student Crime Watch. It Survey respondents respond- As the school year begins, stu- apprehension in students for call- puts out announcements of By SARA FELSENSTEIN ed to 60 statements using a dent government and the South ing us, but we can come out and crimes against students to keep Associate News Editor five-point scale, ranging from Bend Police Department (SBPD) check.” them informed of situations.” “strongly agree” to “strongly advised students to protect them- Hechlinski urged students to Through Student Crime Watch, Young alumni beginning their disagree.” According to the selves while off campus this year lock their doors, leave porch officers from SBPD and NDSP professional careers “under Chronicle website, they also by proactively using safety lights on, use alarm systems and post alerts about crimes in the the dome” agree Notre Dame rated their satisfaction with resources and learning about make friends with neighbors for local area on the off-campus stu- has a great work environment benefits and responded to two local policies. safety. dent website. Police posted two — and not just because open-ended questions. “The advice I give to off-cam- “SBPD works closely with alerts earlier this month about a they’re working at their alma Tammy Freeman, director of pus students is no different than Notre Dame Security Police mater. Talent and Human Resources the advice I give to those who live (NDSP) and landlords to put on see SAFETY/page 3 Stephanie Mola, a 2009 Notre Strategy for Notre Dame, said Dame graduate as a market- the colleges on the list receive ing major, now works as the high rankings in leadership, young alumni programs man- careers, compensation and Class of 2015 ager for the Alumni workplace satisfaction. Association. “One thing that has been con- She said her job “really sistent is recognition of our couldn’t have been a better great facilities and … benefits fit.” program for employees,” “Coming to your job every Freeman said. “Those two day, you’re coming to be with [aspects] in my mind stand family,” she said. “You’re out as outstanding for the having a hard day, [and] you university.” can go to the Grotto. You have Freeman said University a mentor, or five, around employees are typically in campus you can turn to.” sync with the larger goals and Mola is not the only Notre values of Notre Dame. Dame employee that feels this “I do think that employees way. The Chronicle of Higher overall connect to the mis- Education honored Notre sion, and that brings in a dif- Dame on its list of “Great ferent dynamic from any Colleges to Work For” for the other work environment,” she third consecutive year. said. The Chronicle compiled its Freeman said many Notre 2011 list of “Great Colleges to Dame graduates apply for Work For” from survey positions with the University. SUZANNA PRATT/The Observer responses submitted by near- “[Alumni] is one of the candi- The freshman class processed from their residence halls for their first visit to the Basillica and ly 44,000 people at 310 insti- the Grotto to begin their first year at Notre Dame on Thursday. tutions. see GRADUATES/page 5 INSIDE TODAY ’S PAPER Saint Mary’s Dining Hall changes page 3 N Viewpoint page 10 N B1 Black Party page 12 N Jonas Gray helps lead the Irish page 24 page 2 | ndsmcobserver.com The Observer N PAGE 2 Friday, August 26, 2011 THE OBSERVER QUESTION OF THE DAY: WHAT SONG BEST DESCRIBES YOUR LIFE RIGHT NOW? P.O. Box 779, Notre Dame, IN 46556 024 South Dining Hall, Notre Dame, IN 46556 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Douglas Farmer MANAGING EDITOR BUSINESS MANAGER Sarah Mervosh Jeff Liptak ASST. MANAGING EDITOR: Adriana Pratt ASST. 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