Sports
- IRISH INSIDER: Seniors relish return to glory (BY ANDREW SOUKUP Sports Writer)
The fifth-year seniors had every right to jump ship.
- IRISH INSIDER: Taking control Sapp may play defensive back, but a defense that he calls his own calls him the quarterback (BY KATIE McVOY Associate Sports Editor)
Sitting at home in front of the television was excruciating. He even thought about turning the game off, but he knew he couldn't do that. Instead, he turned down the sound to avoid having to listen to the announcers and put on soothing music. There was pain, but it wasn't the pain that came from his injured knee.
- IRISH INSIDER:Moving from an earthquake to a rumble (BY ANDREW SOUKUP Sports Writer)
Carlos Pierre-Antoine's arrival at Notre Dame caused an earthquake. His departure will barely make a tremor.
- IRISH INSIDER: McNair learning to stop running, start blocking (By CHRIS FEDERICO Sports Editor)
USA Today first team prep All-American. Rated in the Top 20 players in the nation by the Chicago Sun-Times. Rated in the Top 50 players in the nation by The Sporting News.
- IRISH INSIDER: Lopienski happy to do the team's dirty work (By MATT LOZAR Sports Writer)
Most football fans notice Notre Dame fullback Tom Lopienski when he doesn't do his job instead of when he does. But two weeks ago, the senior's name was announced for doing something good, and it wasn't just throwing a block.
- IRISH INSIDER: Fullback makes best of what's given to him (By BRYAN KRONK Sports Writer)
Chris Yura has made the most of the opportunities that have been given to him.
- IRISH INSIDER: Free-spirited Miller carves spot as holder (By HELENA PAYNE Sports Writer)
David Miller grew up minutes away from Irish territory, was recruited in 1998 to kick and never permanently obtained the coveted starter's position.
- IRISH INSIDER: Hookin' `em Longhorn style Black turned down Texas to come north and win with the Irish (By CHRIS FEDERICO Sports Editor)
When Texas native Jordan Black turned down offers to play college football for in-state giants Texas and Texas A&M, and instead selected to head north of the Mason-Dixon line to play for Notre Dame, he expected to be a part of many great teams for the Irish.
- IRISH INSIDER: Orphaned, but not alone After losing both parents, Mahan found support in friends and family (BY KATIE McVOY Associate Sports Editor)
Sean Mahan lived the life of an All-American boy. He grew up in a comfortable neighborhood in Tulsa, Okla. with his parents and his sister. He played basketball and wrestled. His first love was football and he was good at it. He was just the boy next door.
- IRISH INSIDER: Halvorson hits the books and then the field (By MARK ZAVODNYIK Sports Writer)
Jason Halvorson didn't come to Notre Dame to play football. The walk-on senior defensive lineman from Burnsville, Minn., arrived at Notre Dame to focus on academics.
- IRISH INSIDER: Playing for pride Walton started football to make his coach proud — his soccer coach, that is (By JOE HETTLER Associate Sports Editor)
Throughout his football career, Irish cornerback Shane Walton always wanted to make late Notre Dame soccer coach Mike Berticelli proud.
- IRISH INSIDER: Linebacker plays football while keeping promise (By JASON McFARLEY Sports Writer)
It took Charles Hedman seven years and 100 pounds to make good on his final pledge to his father. An opportune coaching change didn't hurt either.
- Football: Dueling the Knights No. 8 Notre Dame returns to the gridiron against 1-9 Rutgers (By: JOE HETTLER Associate Sports Editor)
For the second straight game, Notre Dame faces an opponent that has only one win this season.
- IRISH INSIDER: For Novakov, Notre Dame still the only school (By LAUREN BECK Sports Writer)
When he was growing up, walk-on quarterback Dan Novakov lived every young Irish fan's dream.
- Mens Soccer: NCAA Tournament time continues for Irish Mens team looks to avoid letdown in rematch with Akron (By: BRYAN KRONK Sports Writer)
Few were surprised Monday when Notre Dame's name was announced as a part of the 48-team NCAA Tournament field for mens soccer.
- IRISH INSIDER: Different is good Teammates poke fun at him about being unique, but Roberts prides himself on it (By ANDREW SOUKUP Sports Writer)
The atmosphere inside the tunnel before the Irish race onto the field can best be described as a bolt of electricity waiting to explode from the sky. Players bounce around the tunnel, hopping around, jumping into each other, and shouting motivational phrases to their teammates.
- IRISH INSIDER: Busy man on campus balances football, ROTC (By JOE LICANDRO Sports Writer)
Think you're busy. Think again. Meet Ed O'Connell, the busiest man on this campus.
- ND Womens Soccer: NCAA Tournament time continues for Irish Irish women look to spoil No. 1 Stanford's Sweet 16 (By: JOE LICANDRO Sports Writer)
The Notre Dame womens soccer team may be huge underdogs this weekend, but they sure are not worried about it. On Saturday at 10 p.m., the No. 19 Irish will travel to Palo Alto, Calif., to take on No. 1 Stanford, with the winner advancing to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament.
- IRISH INSIDER: Learning what it means to be tough Battle has had struggles in football, but none as (By ANDREW SOUKUP Sports Writer)
Editor's Note: This article originally appeared on Nov. 1, 2002.
- Mens Basketball: Surly Miller all business on court for Irish (By: ANDREW SOUKUP Sports Writer)
They want to make the NCAA Tournament, win the Big East Championship, finish with over 20 wins and make a statement on the national college basketball scene.
- IRISH INSIDER: Faine's backup accepts playing out of the spotlight (By JOE LICANDRO Sports Writer)
Ryan Scarola isn't used to playing in the spotlight.
- ND Volleyball: Irish look to rebound in Big East Tourney (By: MATT LOZAR Sports Writer)
The Irish don't look so invincible anymore.
- IRISH INSIDER: Going Long Irish rely on punter to pin opposition deep and send Notre Dame far (By JOE HETTLER Associate Sports Editor)
The Hilbold family can never enjoy a Notre Dame football game when they visit campus to see their son Joey play — even if the Irish are winning.
- Hockey: Irish look to declaw 5th-ranked Wolverines (By: CHRIS FEDERICO Sports Editor)
After having last weekend off, it's back to the grindstone for the Irish this week, as they head to Michigan for a pair of CCHA contests with the Wolverines.
- IRISH INSIDER: Snapper climbs from walk-on to veteran (By CHRIS FEDERICO Sports Editor)
John Crowther has lived the Notre Dame student's dream.
- Mens Swimming: Swimmers look to build on pair of victories (By: LISA REIJULA Sports Writer)
Notre Dame's mens swimming team has regained momentum after winning two of three meets at Texas Christian University last week. Now the Irish look to continue their winning streak against Purdue Friday night.
- IRISH INSIDER: Fifth year doesn't wake O'Neill from dream (By MATT LOZAR Sports Writer)
Tim O'Neill couldn't give up the dream.
- IRISH INSIDER: Special teams player balanced football and lacrosse (By JOE LINDSLEY Sports Writer)
Football practice five days a week is tough enough.
- IRISH INSIDER: Decision to stay was right for wide receiver (By JOE LICANDRO Sports Writer)
After four years of working against the first team defense every day in practice, walk-on wide receiver Bernard Akatu was seriously contemplating whether to call his football career quits or return to exercise his final year of eligibility.
Inside
- Names in a mental Rolodex (Will Puckett News Production)
"Er… hi. My name's Will, I'm from Siegfried, originally from Ohio, I like to read, I like to write and I'm crazy. In other words, I'm considering PLS."
Viewpoint
- Parietals supporters need a taste of reality (John Litle Frankly Obnoxious)
So, several times over I've been told that if I don't like it here, I can leave. I've even been called a "bug-brain" by a senile old 1962 Notre Dame alumnus. Well, now it's my turn, but I think I'll pose the attack a little differently.
- Rape prevention program isn't broad enough (Sarah Alter class of 2002)
I am writing in regards to Jamie Belcher's news article on Nov. 21 pertaining to the new rape prevention program at Saint Mary's. Initially, I was very impressed that Saint Mary's was adding a new program to combat something that has been neglected for some time by the college. However, after reading the article, I was very alarmed by a very naïve and common misconception about sexual assault stated in the article.
- Oil spill is a threat to a sustainable future (Angie Reist junior)
Tuesday's oil spill along the Spanish coastline, which was covered in the business section of The Observer, deserves much more attention than it was given.
- Senate must treat its mission seriously to gain student respect (Observer editorial )
The Student Senate strives to be taken seriously in its quest to represent the Notre Dame student body.
- Defending Irish dance (Kristy Hernandez co-president)
After reading Sheila Flynn's interpretation of Irish dancing as a "cutthroat subculture" in last Friday's Inside Column, we felt a response was needed. As she mentioned, she quit at age 13 and was only exposed to one teacher.
- Quote of the Day (Carl Sandberg writer)
"I won't take my religion from any man who never works except with his mouth."
News
- Seniors prepare for final home game (By Jetaun Davis News Writer)
As the Notre Dame football team prepares to play Rutgers in the final home football game of the season Saturday, Notre Dame seniors said they realize that the clock is ticking toward the end of their college years.
- Lawsuit threatens ACE (By Sheila Flynn Assistant News Editor)
A current federal lawsuit charges that government funding for Notre Dame's Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE) program is unconstitutional, blurring the separation of church and state.
- Debaters place high in St. Louis (Meghan Martin News Writer)
The Notre Dame Debate Team achieved unprecedented success last weekend at the Gateway Invitational debate tournament at Washington University in St. Louis.
- Rector changes Morrissey parietals Vandalism prompts midnight parietals rule (By Helena Payne News Editor)
- Oxford poet highlights influences of Blake (Justin Krivickas Assistant News Editor)
Tom Paulin, a poet and Lecturer at Oxford University's Hertford College, spoke as a guest lecturer about the importance of William Blake's poetry to three influential men on Thursday.
- Security problem persists (Sarah Nestor Saint Mary's Editor)
Saint Mary's suspension of security officer Belinda Rathert on Nov. 7 remains unresolved, Rather said.
- Seniors say 'bye' to stadium (By Jetaun Davis News Writer)
- Sheila Murphy offers perspectives on death penalty (Jim Gaffey News Writer)
Sheila Murphy, former presiding judge of Cook County, Ill., spoke Thursday in the Hesburgh Center Auditorium about her perspectives on capital punishment in America.
- Judge, panel examine death penalty (Natalie Bailey News Writer)
A forum Thursday night in the Hesburgh Center Auditorium investigated the humanity of the United States' justice system, featuring a lecture by Indiana district judge Sheila Murphy followed by a panel discussion with other experts.
Scene
- The art of late Renaissance Florence The Art Institute of Chicago features Italian Renaissance paintings and sculptures (By RANDY N. BELISOMO Scene Writer)
Now at the Art Institute of Chicago, The Medici, Michelangelo, and the Art of Late Renaissance Florence traces the historic and artistic legacy of the Medici family and its own dynasty of dominance throughout the sixteenth century. Under Medici reign, Florence blossomed as the epicenter of European art, gestating such masters as Agnolo Bronzino, Benvenuto Cellini, Giambologna and Michelangelo Buonarroti. The exhibition comes to the United States from a showing at the Palazzo Strozzi in Florence, and marks the first presentation of works by all of the pre-eminent Italian painters of the period. The extensiveness of this collection of painting, sculpture, drawing and decorative art from 1537 to 1631 stands as a reflection of the enormity in expanse of Medici rule.
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