Sports
- WOMENS BASKETBALL: Trying to cage another cat 11-seeded Irish look for a little magic in round two (By KATIE McVOY Associate Sports Editor)
After Sunday's upset victory against Arizona, Alicia Ratay said she played as hard as she did because the Irish didn't want to go home early.
- BASEBALL: Irish lose 13-inning opener, rebound in double-header (By CHRIS FEDERICO Sports Writer)
After sloppy playing conditions pushed back No. 22 Notre Dame's conference opening series against Villanova, the Irish finally took the field Sunday for the first of three games followed by a morning double-header Monday.
- ND SOFTBALL: Irish start second half of season victoriously (Special to The Observer )
The University of Notre Dame softball team (10-9) began the second part of its season with two solid victories at Western Michigan (12-10) on Sunday afternoon. The Irish jumped out for five runs in the top of the first inning during game one and ended up with an 8-5 victory. Notre Dame cruised to and 8-0 victory in game two.
- TRACK: Volkmer sets school record in pole vault (By HEATHER VAN HOEGARDEN Sports Writer)
Despite competing in an Invitational that didn't give team scores, the Notre Dame Mens and Womens track teams had fun in the sun this weekend in the Baldy Castillo Invitational at Arizona State University, at their first outdoor meet of the season.
- ROWING: Irish ready for tough competition (By CHRISTINE ARMSTRONG Sports Writer)
The Irish have a difficult schedule ahead, but as they showed on Saturday, they're ready for the tough competition.
- MENS LACROSSE: Notre Dame falls to No. 13 after split road trip (By PAT LEONARD Sports Writer)
The Irish (4-3) took a step back and a step forward this weekend.
- WOMENS LACROSSE: Irish face Buckeyes in first home match (By ANDY TROEGER Sports Writer)
After starting the season with four consecutive road games, the womens lacrosse team finally gets to play at home Tuesday afternoon when it meets No. 17 Ohio State.
- WOMENS TENNIS:Irish hope for win over Wolverines (By JOE LINDSLEY Sports Writer)
After a close Sunday defeat at the hands of No. 13 William and Mary, the 27th ranked Irish will try to keep the Wolverines of Michigan at bay today at the Eck Tennis Pavilion.
- SMC TENNIS: SMC wins big over Tri-State (By LISA REIJULA Sports Writer)
The Saint Mary's tennis team continued their winning ways last Sunday with a dominant 9-0 performance against Tri-State University. The Belles, the defending MIAA champions, won every singles and doubles match and brought their record to 5-1 on the season.
Inside
- The 'Backer (By KATIE McVOY Senior Staff Writer)
Do you know what I really like on a Saturday night?
Viewpoint
- Work for peace, recognize reality (Joanna Mikulski Tuesday Voice)
Over break I traveled to Austria, Germany and Italy with my roommate, Dina. During the trip I had the opportunity to visit Innsbruck, Austria where I spent my sophomore year. I could not help but consider how much has changed in the world since I was last in the small city amidst the Alps. When I arrived in Austria in August 2000, Sept. 11 was inconceivable. The economy still seemed relatively stable. In my mind, war with Iraq was a conflict that began and ended in the fourth grade. I felt very secure as an American abroad. However, on this second journey, I did not walk through the narrow streets of the Old City with such confidence.
- An appreciation brought from war (Wm. Taylor Palfrey, Jr. junior)
I see The Grotto tonight, gleaming in the midnight darkness, but I can't stop. I run right past it onto a trail around St. Mary's lake. Not being an avid runner, I know I will probably only make it once around the lake before I get winded. That doesn't matter ... it is time enough for what I need.
- Address the roots of terrorism without violence (Matthew Potts class of '99)
Two years ago this week I received a final salute from the sailors of Main Propulsion Division, and I walked down the brow of USS Vincennes (CG 49) for the last time. After four years of NROTC here at Notre Dame and two years of naval service as an officer in the Seventh Fleet, I was discharged from the Navy as a conscientious objector and began my journey home from Singapore. I'm not your average pacifist or your typical anti-war activist. I don't claim any particular wisdom as a result of my past, but I do offer a particular perspective since my worries about this conflict are colored by my experience as a military officer abroad and my great affection for the men who served under me and now fight in the name of our country.
- Defending the war in Iraq A view of the war from Saudi Arabia (Shawn H. Pulscher First Lieutenant, United States Air Force)
I am writing in response to Jessica Needles's March 21st letter. I am a Notre Dame grad and a First Lieutenant in the United States Air Force currently serving in Saudi Arabia. As you might expect, my opinions differ from Ms. Needles's, and I'd like to share them.
- Defending the war in Iraq It's not about oil (Dave Welch junior)
Claiming, "war protects U.S. oil interests," as Ms. Needles does in her March 21 letter, is a one-sided, incomplete statement ignoring important issues. First, all but a few countries in the UN support invasion of Iraq; their reasons for support do not concern oil. Actually, investigations into the oil issue reveal that the countries opposing invasion are also Iraq's largest weapons suppliers and traders of oil. Also, although Iraq hasn't been held responsible for Sept. 11, they are known to harbor and supply terrorist organizations — not to mention that Saddam has repeatedly demonstrated his utilization of chemical and biological warfare. Hussein's regime has slaughtered hundreds of thousands of Iraqis using these weapons in what he calls "cleansing" Iraq; sounds like another political leader — Hitler.
News
- Eldred speaks about retirement (By SARAH NESTOR Senior Staff Writer)
Saint Mary's President Marilou Eldred publicly addressed the community Monday afternoon in O'Laughlin Auditorium for the first time since announcing her retirement earlier this month.
- Trigiani to speak at SMC commencement (By ANNELIESE WOOLFORD Saint Mary's Editor)
Following months of anticipation, Saint Mary's announced Monday that author, screenwriter and director Adriana Trigiani will speak at the College's 2003 Commencement ceremony on May 17.
- Students react to Economics Department split (By TERESA FRALISH Associate News Editor)
After learning of changes that will affect the Economics Department next year, students responded to how the changes might alter their field of study and the quality of the University's economics program.
- '02-'03 Executive Cabinet meets for last time (By MATT BRAMANTI News Writer)
Executive Cabinet members met in LaFortune Monday evening for their last regular meeting before the new batch of student leaders takes over.
- BOG ushers in new 2003-'04 officers (By MEGAN O'NEIL News Writer)
Board of Governance officers voted on a farewell monetary donation by the Board and passed the torch of leadership at Monday's meeting. Outgoing and incoming board members were present.
- Graduate theses explore Third Wave Feminism `Sex and the City' characters exemplify new feminists (By NATALIE BAILEY News Writer)
Astrid Henry, coordinator and assistant professor of Women Studies, presented her paper, "Orgasms and Empowerment: Sex and the City and Third Wave Feminism," to open a three-day symposium on Third Wave Feminism celebrating National Women's History Month Monday afternoon.
- Graduate theses explore Third Wave Feminism Documentary (By ANNELIESE WOOLFORD Saint Mary's Editor)
The Third Wave Feminism Symposium continued Monday night with Krista Longtin's documentary "Gloria Steinem, the Spice Girls and Me: Defining the Third Wave of Feminism."
Scene
- The rocket has come for Mraz ( )
As the warm weather begins to roll back into town, the search for the perfect summer album begins. In the past artists like Dave Matthews Band, Jack Johnson and Jimmy Buffet have carried the summer music torch, but this year the torch will be passed down to solo-acoustic act Jason Mraz. His major label debut album, Waiting For My Rocket to Come showcases Mraz's catchy blend of acoustic rock melodies and witty lyrics that is reminiscent of Dave Matthews Band with the Jack Johnson on vocals.
- Kelly is as sweet as he sounds (By SHAWTINA FERGUSON Scene Music Critic)
Although R. Kelly's reputation has been mottled as his legal issues continue to swell, many fans and critics agree that he is still a force to be reckoned with in the R&B world. His latest LP, the follow up album to multi-platinum selling TP-2, promises to be more of the smooth, sensual sounding Kelly that his fans are used to, with unexpected but successful musical twists.
- The Ataris jump to the big time (By EMILY TUMBRINK Scene Music Critic)
Punk/Emo veterans, the Ataris, have managed to build quite a fan base over the years, but not without a lot of effort. The release of a handful of albums on Kung Fu Records and Fat Wreck Chords, two independent labels, as well as a hectic touring schedule have finally managed to get the word out about the band. the Ataris recently signed with Columbia Records and released their much-anticipated major label debut, So Long, Astoria, the first full-length album they have released in nearly two years.
- American Hi-Fi loses out (By BECCA SAUNDERS Scene Music Critic)
The Art of Losing, American Hi-Fi's newest album is just that — a loss. Try as they might, the Boston based punk-rock band, American Hi-Fi, best known for their past hit "Flavor of the Weak," simply cannot express multiple musical styles on one album cohesively. Listening to the album leaves one wondering if the same band is even performing all of the songs due to the high level of variance in the musical style throughout the album. While variety can often times be a bonus by displaying different strengths of a band, this is simply not the case with American Hi-Fi. Instead of sounding like talented and varied musicians, the album lacks a level of cohesiveness.
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