South Bend, Indiana; March 31, 2008

Local

Obama, Clinton Set Up Headquarters: Democractic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama have set up headquarters in South Bend.

Barack’s headquarters are at the old First Source Bank building at Jefferson and Main Streets, next to the County-City Building; Clinton’s are between the YMCA and IUSB at 1345 Northside Boulevard.

Clinton visited the area Friday morning, March 28, and spoke to a crowd at Mishawaka High School.

Obama has said he will be coming to the South Bend-Mishawaka area but has not yet specified a time or place.

Announcements

Community Clean-up: There will be a Community Clean-up today beginning at 3:30 p.m. in lieu of the Monday night meeting. Everyone meet in the dining room.

Regis to Host Dance Marathon: The 24-hour “Dance for the Homeless” dance marathon will be April 19-20 at the IUSB Student Activities Center.

There will be live remotes by local radio stations; music by Vyagra Falls, Stillshot, New Collossus, Cornell Bass, Blammo, and Livewire; and a special appearance by Regis Philbin.

Get Your Act Together: Center Idol 2008 will take place April 7 at the Monday night meeting in the community room.

Sign-up will start next week. As in past Center Idols, “Simon”, “Paula”, and “Randy” will be there to judge and critique the acts.

Think You’ve Got What it Takes to Be a Star: Drumming and dancing classes are coming to CFH and you’re invited to participate.

Professional drummers and dancers are coming to offer fun, music, and expertise on the following days: Thursday, March 13, 7:30-9 p.m.; Thursday, March 20, 7:30-9 p.m.; Thursday, March 27, 7:30-9 p.m.; Sunday, March 30, 2-4 p.m.; Thursday, April 10, 7:30-9 p.m.; Sunday, April 20, 2-4 p.m.; Thursday, May 1, 7:30-9 p.m.

Classes will be held in the third floor Community Room. See Juanetta for more details.

Car Registration: CFH Guests: If you own a motor vehicle, you need to register it with your coach or it could be towed.

“One Step At a Time” Running Group: Three days a week (times and days TBA). Will meet at CFH. Open to Center guests and anyone else who is interested in learning to run. All runners will receive the necessary running gear (i.e. running shoes, shorts, warm-ups, shirts, hats, etc.). There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board by the basement stairway near the men’s lounge.

Artistic Newsletter: Are you an artist, poet or writer? Place submissions for the Artistic Newsletter in Emily Pickerill’s box. Express your talents and ideas by participating. Start submitting as soon as possible.

Art Group: Interested in exercising your creative spirit? Want to see some of your original art work on display in the hallways?

Please see Meg about details for joining a new art group at CFH

VA Hospital Van: To schedule a ride to the VA Hospital in Ft. Wayne, St. Joseph County veterans can call Doug Davis (USMC, retired) at (574) 243-VETS (8387) The van service also provides connecting rides to the VA hospitals in Marion and Indianapolis.

Homeless Veterans: If you are disabled and cannot work full-time (or are over 65), you may be entitled to a disability pension from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

For more information and complete eligibility requirements, call 1-800-827-1000.

You can also contact: Dianne W. Brown, Homeless Veterans Coordinator by calling 317-554-0000, extension 82589 or direct dial 317-988-2589 at Indianapolis VAMC, Room C-2065. Office Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday, 2-3:45 p.m.

ABE

▪PowerPoint Classes: Start March 24. Still time to sign up in ABE. Classes held Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m.

▪The WhyVOTE Campaign: Tuesday, April 1, 6 p.m. in the ABE room.

Register to vote. Volunteers will be in the ABE room to assist with voter registration. Bring a photo ID. Snacks will be provided.

▪Money and Power: An ABE discussion group Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m.

Anyone interested in talking about issues of working, buying, and how you relate to broader society? Sign up in ABE.

Starts February 20.

▪Dead Poets Society: Thursdays, 3-4 p.m., ABE Room. All are welcome.

We will discuss short stories and poems.

▪Poetry Jam: Tuesday, 7-8 p.m. Share your own work; read a favorite poem; or listen, relax, and enjoy.

▪Writing: Wednesdays, 3-4 p.m., ABE. Improve your basic writing skills under the guidance of a trained instructor.

▪Creative Writing: Thursdays, 8-9 p.m. Develop your creative writing skills. You don’t have to sign up, just show up. Volunteers from Notre Dame will be there.

▪Fractions and Decimals Refresher Courses: Tuesdays, fractions, and Thursdays, decimals, in the second floor conference room. Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact ABE.

▪Autobiography: Interested in writing a short autobiography? Come to ABE to learn about some opportunities that can help you.

▪Help with Taxes: Tuesday, March 11 and Tuesday, March 25 at 5:30 p.m. Sign up in ABE.

▪EMPower Method: A new way of doing math; Wednesday, March 19, 1:30-3 p.m. in the SOSH room.

Herald Sports

Tennessee Women 74, ND 64: All-American Candace Parker led the way for the Volunteers with 34 points and 13 rebounds as they earned their eighth straight trip to the NCAA Regional Finals.

Notre Dame (25-9) built a 33-31 lead at halftime as they held Tennessee to 1-for-5 shooting from beyond the 3-point arc.

The Vols (33-2) went on a 14-0 run starting at 18:09 in the second half.

Charel Allen scored 16 points and grabbed eight rebounds for the Irish. Other top ND contributors were: Becca Bruszewski with 16 points and six rebounds; Lindsay Schrader, 13 points and nine rebounds; and Ashley Barlow, 11 points and six rebounds.

The Irish nearly matched the taller Vols on the boards with 42 rebounds to 45 for Tennessee.

ND Hockey 7, New Hampshire 3 (Friday): The Irish Icers got goals from six different players to upset the top-seeded team in the NCAA Hockey Tournament.

Christian Hanson scored two goals for ND. Ryan Thang added two assists and a goal. Mark Van Guilder had three assists.

ND Hockey 3, Michigan St. 1 (Saturday): Mark Van Guilder scored what proved to be the game-winning goal with 5:54 left as the Irish gained a measure of revenge against the school which eliminated them from last year’s NCAA Tournament.

The Irish became the first fourth seed to advance to the Frozen Four. ND had gone from a 16-4 start and a number-six national ranking to an 8-11-4 finish.

ND faces CCHA rival Michigan April 10 in Denver.

ND head coach Jeff Jackson is going for his third NCAA championship; he won two with Lake Superior State.

NCAA Men’s Tournament: West—UCLA 76, Xavier 57; East—North Carolina 83, Louisville 73; Midwest—Kansas 59, Davidson 57; South—Memphis 85, Texas 67.

NCAA Women’s Tournament: New Orleans—LSU 67, Oklahoma St. 52; North Carolina 78, Louisville 74; Spokane—Maryland 80, Vanderbilt 66; Stanford 72, Pittsburgh 53; Oklahoma City—Tennessee 74, ND 64; Texas A&M 77, Duke 63; Greensboro—Connecticut 78, Old Dominion 63; Rutgers 53, George Washington 42.

Sunday NBA Scores: Spurs 109, Rockets 88; Timberwolves 110, Jazz 103; Hawks 114, Knicks 109; Ho;rnets 118, Raptors 111; Cavaliers 91, 76ers 88; Celtics 88, Heat 62; Kings 120, Sonics 107; Warriors 114, Mavericks 104; Lakers 126, Wizards 120 (OT).

Sunday NHL Scores: Black Hawks 5, Blue Jackets 4 (SO); Penguins 3, Rangers 1; Red Wings 1, Predators 0; Sabres 2, Bruins 1 (OT); Wild 3, Avalanche 2 (OT); Ducks 3, Stars 2 (SO); Sharks 3, Coyotes 1; Canucks 6, Flames 2.

Sunday MLB Exhibitions: A’s 7, Giants 2; Dodgers 8, Red Sox 0. .

Sunday MLB National League: Nationals 3, Braves 2.

Hamlin Finally Gets Win at Martinsville: Denny Hamlin passed fellow Virginian Jeff Burton on the 427^th lap and held on for his first win at Martinsville, VA.

Hamlin has finished in the top three twice on the smallest, tightest oval in the Sprint Cup series.

Hendrick Motorsports drivers led 371 laps of the race but couldn’t get the checkered flag.

Burton grabbed the lead in the Sprint Cup standings.

South Bend’s Ryan Newman (12 Dodge) dropped to 11^th in the Cup standings with a 19^th-place finish.

NASCAR Goody’s Cool Orange 500 Top 10: 1. Denny Hamlin (11 Toyota); 2. Jeff Gordon (24 Chevy); 3. Jeff Burton (31 Chevy); 4. Jimmie Johnson (48 Chevy); 5. Tony Stewart (20 Toyota); 6. Dale Earnhardt, Jr. (88 Chevy); 7. Casey Mears (5 Chevy); 8. Jamie McMurray (26 Ford); 9. Carl Edwards (99 Ford); 10. Clint Bowyer (07 Chevy).

Sprint Cup Top 12: 1. Jeff Burton 915; 2. Kevin Harvick 866; 3. Greg Biffle 855; 4. Dale Earnhardt, Jr. 846; 5. Kyle Busch 831; 6. Tony Stewart 811; 7. Kasey Kahne 786; 8. Denny Hamlin 758; 9. Jeff Gordon 749; 10. Jimmie Johnson 746; 11. Ryan Newman 741; 12. Clint Bowyer 740.

Scott Dixon Wins in IRL Opener: Scott Dixon took advantage of some bad luck by leader Tony Kanaan and won the Gainsco Auto Insurance Indy 300 at Homestead, FL. This weekend.

Victory appeared to be in Kanaan’s grasp when he got tangled up with a sliding car. Dixon, who also won the pole, took the lead with three laps to go and edged Marco Andretti by .058 seconds. Kanaan slipped to eighth after his mishap.

Dixon had finished a close second in the final IRL standings last year.

IRL Gainsco Auto Insurance Indy 300 at Homestead, FL Top 10: 1. Scott Dixon (9); 2. Marco Andretti (26); 3. Dan Wheldon (10); 4. Helio Castroneves (3); 5. Ed Carpenter (20); 6. Danica Patrick (7); Ryan Hunter-Reay (17); 8. Tony Kanaan (11); 9. A.J. Foyt IV (2); 10. Vitor Meira (4).

U. Cincinnati Baseball 4, ND 3 (Sunday): The host Irish (13-9-1, 4-2 Big East) got the winning run on in the person of A.J. Pollock but couldn’t get him home as the Bearcats won the rubber match of a three-game series.

David Mills had singled in the bottom of the ninth with two out. Pollock followed with a check-swing single—his fourth hit of the day—but Mills was thrown out at the plate when he failed to heed the third base coach’s stop sign and was thrown out at the plate to end the game.

The two teams split a Saturday doubleheader; the Bearcats won the opener, 5-3, for their fifth win in a row and ND took the nightcap, 4-3.

ND Softball 1-2, (17) DePaul 2-0: Jody Valdiva pitched a five-hit shutout in the nightcap of a Sunday doubleheader at Chicago.

The Irish (17-10, 1-1 Big East) won at DePaul for the first time since the 2005 season and broke the Blue Demons 25-game conference win streak.

The Irish nearly made it a s

(7) ND Men’s LaCrosse 19, Bellarmine 7: Michael Podgajny scored four times as the Irish (7-1) amassed 15 goals in the first half.

Grant Krebs and Peter Christmas added three and two goals, respectively. Irish senior goalkeeper Joey Kemp made 10 saves to record his 33^rd career victory.

ND Women’s LaCrosse 18, Connecticut 11: Jillian Byers scored seven goals to lead the visiting Irish (8-3, 2-1 Big East).

Byers leads the team in scoring for the season with 49 goals.

The Irish are ½ game behind unbeatens Georgetown and Syracuse in the Big East standings. They meet Georgetown April 12.

weep, losing the first game on a walk-off single.

(19) ND Women’s Tennis 6, (25) IU 1: Notre Dames top-ranked doubles team of Brook Buck and Kelcy Tefft improved their record to 27-5 with an 8-4 win at ND’s Eck Pavilion.

It was the sixth straight win for the Irish.

(2) Ohio St. Men’s Tennis 6, ND 1: Daniel Stahl got the only Irish point with a win at number six singles at the Eck Pavilion Sunday.

The Irish (10-8) have lost four straight. It was only the second home loss of the season for ND.

Silver Hawks to Play ND: The South Bend Silver Hawks will host Notre Dame Wednesday, April 2, at 5:30 p.m.

Nationals Win Stateside Opener: Ryan Zimmerman’s walk-off homer gave the Washington Nationals a 3-2 win over the Atlanta Braves in the inaugural game for the new, $611-million Nationals Park.

Braves pitchers had retired 24 consecutive batters before Zimmerman.

It was the opening stateside game of the Major League Baseball season and the first National League contest. The Oakland Athletics and defending world champion Boston Red Sox split a two-game series in Tokyo.

Nation/World

Obama Gets Another Senate Endorsement: Barack Obama received another endorsement from a female senator today in his race for the Democratic presidential nonmination.

Freshman Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) said she was forced to choose between two friends and chose Obama, the winner of her home-state caucuses.

Klobuchar’s announcement follows endorsements by Senators Claire McCaskill (D-MO) and Bob Casey (D-PA).

Casey is trying to help Obama cut in to Hillary Clinton’s double-digit lead in Pennsylvania polls. The delegate-rich Pennsylvania primary is April 22.

The two candidates each have the backing of 13 senators, who are superdelegates to the Democratic convention. Superdelegates are not committed to any candidate like regular delegates.

HUD Secretary Announces Resignation: Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Alphonso Jackson announced his resignation today. The resignation will be effective April 18.

Jackson has been under pressure from Congress over his refusal to answer questions about a federal lawsuit and whether he tried to steer land to a business friend.

Mugabe Behind in Zimbabwe Vote: Opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai is leading incumbent Robert Mugabe in Zimbabwe’s presidential elections.

Mugabe has ruled the former British colony of Rhodesia for 28 years. Zimbabwe has the world’s highest inflation rate of 100,580 percent.

The country used to be the breadbasket of Africa before Mugabe seized white-owned farms. Now it has to import food.

Weather

Today High 59 Low 41 Thunderstorm

Tue High 43 Low 25 Partly Sunny

Wed High 47 Low 34 Mostly Sunny

Thu High 52 Low 40 Chance Rain

South Bend, Indiana; March 28, 2008

Announcements

Regis to Host Dance Marathon: The 24-hour “Dance for the Homeless” dance marathon will be April 19-20 at the IUSB Student Activities Center.

There will be live remotes by local radio stations; music by Vyagra Falls, Stillshot, New Collossus, Cornell Bass, Blammo, and Livewire; and a special appearance by Regis Philbin.

Get Your Act Together: Center Idol 2008 will take place April 7 at the Monday night meeting in the community room.

Sign-up has started. As in past Center Idols, “Simon”, “Paula”, and “Randy” will be there to judge and critique the acts.

Think You’ve Got What it Takes to Be a Star: Drumming and dancing classes are coming to CFH and you’re invited to participate.

Professional drummers and dancers are coming to offer fun, music, and expertise on the following days: Thursday, March 13, 7:30-9 p.m.; Thursday, March 20, 7:30-9 p.m.; Thursday, March 27, 7:30-9 p.m.; Sunday, March 30, 2-4 p.m.; Thursday, April 10, 7:30-9 p.m.; Sunday, April 20, 2-4 p.m.; Thursday, May 1, 7:30-9 p.m.

Classes will be held in the third floor Community Room. See Juanetta for more details.

Car Registration: CFH Guests: If you own a motor vehicle, you need to register it with your coach or it could be towed.

“One Step At a Time” Running Group: Three days a week (times and days TBA). Will meet at CFH. Open to Center guests and anyone else who is interested in learning to run. All runners will receive the necessary running gear (i.e. running shoes, shorts, warm-ups, shirts, hats, etc.). There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board by the basement stairway near the men’s lounge.

ABE

▪PowerPoint Classes: Start March 24. Sign up in ABE. Classes held Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m.

▪The WhyVOTE Campaign: Tuesday, April 1, 6 p.m. in the ABE room.

Register to vote. Volunteers will be in the ABE room to assist with voter registration. Bring a photo ID. Snacks will be provided.

▪Money and Power: An ABE discussion group Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m.

Anyone interested in talking about issues of working, buying, and how you relate to broader society? Sign up in ABE.

Starts February 20.

▪Dead Poets Society: Thursdays, 3-4 p.m., ABE Room. All are welcome.

We will discuss short stories and poems.

▪Poetry Jam: Tuesday, 7-8 p.m. Share your own work; read a favorite poem; or listen, relax, and enjoy.

▪Writing: Wednesdays, 3-4 p.m., ABE. Improve your basic writing skills under the guidance of a trained instructor.

▪Creative Writing: Thursdays, 8-9 p.m. Develop your creative writing skills. You don’t have to sign up, just show up. Volunteers from Notre Dame will be there.

▪Fractions and Decimals Refresher Courses: Tuesdays, fractions, and Thursdays, decimals, in the second floor conference room. Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact ABE.

▪Autobiography: Interested in writing a short autobiography? Come to ABE to learn about some opportunities that can help you.

▪Help with Taxes: Tuesday, March 11 and Tuesday, March 25 at 5:30 p.m. Sign up in ABE.

▪EMPower Method: A new way of doing math; Wednesday, March 19, 1:30-3 p.m. in the SOSH room.

Herald Sports

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NCAA Men’s Tournament Games: East—North Carolina 68, Washington St. 47; Louisville 79, Tennessee 60; West—Xavier 79, West Virginia 75(OT); UCLA 88, Western Kentucky 78.

WNIT Quarterfinal Games: North Carolina St. 80, Florida 55; Michigan 59, Southern Mississippi 45; Michigan St. 58, Kansas 54; St. John’s 65, Boston College 56; Colorado 64, Villanova 58. .

Thursday NBA Scores: Nuggets 118, Mavericks 105; Pistons 85, Heat 69; Warriors 111, Blazers 95. .

Thursday NHL Scores: Bruins 4, Maple Leafs 2; Rangers 3, Devils 2; Sabres 4, Senators 3 (SO); Capitals 4, Lightning 3 (OT); Thrashers 3, Panthers 2; penguins 3, Islanders 1; Sharks 3, Stars 2 (OT); Kings 4, Coyotes 0.

Thursday MLB Exhibition Scores: Cubs 10, Brewers 10 (10); Diamondbacks 8, White Sox 4; Nationals 2, Orioles 1; Blue Jays 8, Astros 3; Reds 5, Twins 1; Rockies 6, Angels 2; Devil Rays 9, Indians 7; Rangers 8, Royals 5; Mets 9, Braves 4; Padres 10, Mariners 10; Cardinals 2, Marlins 0; Tigers 14, Phillies 5; Pirates 5, Yankees 2; Mariners 7, Giants 2; Dodgers 2, Angels 2 (10)

Nation/World

Actor Richard Widmark Dies: Actor Richard Widmark, 93, died this week in his Roxbury, Conn. Home.

Widmark made a name for himself playing killers, cops, and gunslingers in “Broken Lance”, “Judgment at Nuremberg”, “The Alamo” and some 40 other films. He won an Academy Award for his 1947 film debut in “Kiss of Death” as a giggling psychotic killer who pushes an old lady in a wheelchair down a flight of stairs.

He worked sparingly as he got older saying he no longer had the patience to sit on a movie set for 12 hours to do two minutes of filming.

Local

Clinton Speaking at Mishawaka High School: Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is speaking at Mishawaka High School this morning after being turned down by the South Bend Community School Corporation.

The Clinton campaign had approached SBCSC about speaking at Washington High School on South Bend’s west side. (See SBCSC press release on column at right).

The MSH doors opened to the public this morning at 8:45 a.m. Senator Clinton speaks at 10:45 a.m.

SBCSC Press Release Explains Clinton Denial: On Wednesday, march 26, 2008 Dr. Robert Zimmerman, Superintendent of the South Bend Community School Corporation informed the Hillary Clinton campaign staff that their request to hold a “town hall meeting” at Washington High School had been denied.

This decision was given considerable thought and was made by Dr. Zimmerman after contacting the Board of School Trustees, members of the SBCSC administrative staff and the Clinton campaign staff. Several reasons were considered before making this decision.

1. This rally was a public event and not a student event. The event was to be free and open to the public. It was not intended for Washington High School students. The only students who would be invited to attend would be voting age seniors.

2. The #1 concern of the SBCSC is the safety and security of our students. The size and scope of this event could have increased risk to student safety. Having several thousand additional citizens arriving at the same time students were walking, driving and arriving by bus would have been very chaotic. Arrangements requested by the campaign staff would have restricted students moving between classes and to the cafeteria.

3. It has been a long-standing practice of the South Bend Community School Corporation not to allow political campaigning during the school day by students, faculty, or staff. Political campaigns may rent a school facility after hours to hold an event. The SBCSC would have been willing to work with the Clinton staff to arrange an event after school hours.

After weighing all the issues surrounding the proposed Clinton campaign appearance, the request was denied.

Weather

Today High 36 Low 20 Mostly Sunny

Sat High 45 Low 29 Clear

Sun High 47 Low 38 Chance Storm

Mon High 52 Low 34 Chance Rain

South Bend, Indiana; March 27, 2008

Local

Hil to Give Benders Thrill: Senator Hillary Clinton may visit Washington High School tomorrow during her presidential campaign stop in South Bend.

The Clinton campaign has contacted the South Bend Community School Corporation inquiring about a possible visit to the school on Friday, according to a SBCSC spokesperson.

According to WSBT News, the Secret Service visited the school Wednesday.

After her stop in South Bend tomorrow, the senator will head to Hammond, Ft. Wayne, and Muncie. Saturday she is scheduled to visit Indianapolis and New Albany.

MANA Project Could Boost Local Economy: One local official has called the effect of the Midwest Academy of Nanoelectronics and Architectures (MANA) on the local economy “the biggest development industry-wide since the arrival of the Studebaker family.

The local MANA will be one of only four such research centers in the world. The others are located in Los Angeles; Austin, TX; and Albany, NY.

The center will be located on the Notre Dame campus while the new Innovation Park is being built at S.R. 23 in South Bend.

Local leaders are hoping that South Bend’s Studebaker Corridor could be revitalized with spin-offs of the new nanotechnology.

Announcements

Regis to Host Dance Marathon: The 24-hour “Dance for the Homeless” dance marathon will be April 19-20 at the IUSB Student Activities Center.

There will be live remotes by local radio stations; music by Vyagra Falls, Stillshot, New Collossus, Cornell Bass, Blammo, and Livewire; and a special appearance by Regis Philbin.

Get Your Act Together: Center Idol 2008 will take place April 7 at the Monday night meeting in the community room.

Sign-up will start next week. As in past Center Idols, “Simon”, “Paula”, and “Randy” will be there to judge and critique the acts.

Think You’ve Got What it Takes to Be a Star: Drumming and dancing classes are coming to CFH and you’re invited to participate.

Professional drummers and dancers are coming to offer fun, music, and expertise on the following days: Thursday, March 13, 7:30-9 p.m.; Thursday, March 20, 7:30-9 p.m.; Thursday, March 27, 7:30-9 p.m.; Sunday, March 30, 2-4 p.m.; Thursday, April 10, 7:30-9 p.m.; Sunday, April 20, 2-4 p.m.; Thursday, May 1, 7:30-9 p.m.

Classes will be held in the third floor Community Room. See Juanetta for more details.

Car Registration: CFH Guests: If you own a motor vehicle, you need to register it with your coach or it could be towed.

“One Step At a Time” Running Group: Three days a week (times and days TBA). Will meet at CFH. Open to Center guests and anyone else who is interested in learning to run. All runners will receive the necessary running gear (i.e. running shoes, shorts, warm-ups, shirts, hats, etc.). There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board by the basement stairway near the men’s lounge.

Artistic Newsletter: Are you an artist, poet or writer? Place submissions for the Artistic Newsletter in Emily Pickerill’s box. Express your talents and ideas by participating. Start submitting as soon as possible.

Art Group: Interested in exercising your creative spirit? Want to see some of your original art work on display in the hallways?

Please see Meg about details for joining a new art group at CFH

VA Hospital Van: To schedule a ride to the VA Hospital in Ft. Wayne, St. Joseph County veterans can call Doug Davis (USMC, retired) at (574) 243-VETS (8387) The van service also provides connecting rides to the VA hospitals in Marion and Indianapolis.

Homeless Veterans: If you are disabled and cannot work full-time (or are over 65), you may be entitled to a disability pension from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

For more information and complete eligibility requirements, call 1-800-827-1000.

You can also contact: Dianne W. Brown, Homeless Veterans Coordinator by calling 317-554-0000, extension 82589 or direct dial 317-988-2589 at Indianapolis VAMC, Room C-2065. Office Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday, 2-3:45 p.m.

ABE

▪PowerPoint Classes: Start March 24. Still time to sign up in ABE. Classes held Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m.

▪The WhyVOTE Campaign: Tuesday, April 1, 6 p.m. in the ABE room.

Register to vote. Volunteers will be in the ABE room to assist with voter registration. Bring a photo ID. Snacks will be provided.

▪Money and Power: An ABE discussion group Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m.

Anyone interested in talking about issues of working, buying, and how you relate to broader society? Sign up in ABE.

Starts February 20.

▪Dead Poets Society: Thursdays, 3-4 p.m., ABE Room. All are welcome.

We will discuss short stories and poems.

▪Poetry Jam: Tuesday, 7-8 p.m. Share your own work; read a favorite poem; or listen, relax, and enjoy.

▪Writing: Wednesdays, 3-4 p.m., ABE. Improve your basic writing skills under the guidance of a trained instructor.

▪Creative Writing: Thursdays, 8-9 p.m. Develop your creative writing skills. You don’t have to sign up, just show up. Volunteers from Notre Dame will be there.

▪Fractions and Decimals Refresher Courses: Tuesdays, fractions, and Thursdays, decimals, in the second floor conference room. Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact ABE.

▪Autobiography: Interested in writing a short autobiography? Come to ABE to learn about some opportunities that can help you.

▪Help with Taxes: Tuesday, March 11 and Tuesday, March 25 at 5:30 p.m. Sign up in ABE.

▪EMPower Method: A new way of doing math; Wednesday, March 19, 1:30-3 p.m. in the SOSH room.

Herald Sports

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NIT Quarterfinal Men’s Tournament Games: Mississippi 81, Virginia Tech 72; Ohio St./ 74, Dayton 63.

WNIT: Kentucky 84, James Madison 76; Marquette 72, Illinois 64; TCU 81, Texas Tech 74.

Dancing With Who Brung Em: Still Dancing Together—North Carolina, Louisville, Stanford, Tennessee; Left Their Women at the Dance (the cads)—ND, Pittsburgh, Duke; Left Their Men at the Dance—West Virginia, Texas; Left the Dance Early Together—Purdue; Big East Teams Left—Connecticut, Rutgers, Pittsburgh, Louisville, ND women; Louisville, Villanova, West Virginia men; Big Ten Teams Left—Wisconsin and Michigan St. men; no women.

Wednesday NBA Scores: 76ers 121, Bulls 99; Nets 124, Pacers 117; Hawks 115, Bucks 96; Celtics 117, Suns 97; Hornets 100, Cavaliers 99; Raptors 89, Pistons 82; Knicks 103, Heat 96 (OT); Spurs 97, Clippers 88; Rockets 97, Timberwolves 86; Kings 107, Grizzlies 106 (OT); Wizards 104, Sonics 99; Bobcats 108, Lakers 95.

Wednesday NHL Scores: Blue Jackets 4, Black Hawks 0; Wild 3, Oilers 1; Avalanche 6, Canucks 3; Ducks 2, Kings 1 (SO).

Wednesday MLB American League (Tokyo): A’s 5, Red Sox 1.

MLB Exhibition Scores: Cubs 7, Angels 5; Brewers 12, White Sox 10; Braves 10, Nationals 2; Mariners 8, Royals 5; Twins 4, Devil Rays 2; Rangers 12, Padres 7; Phillies 4, Yankees 0; Cardinals 8, Orioles 2; Diamondbacks 11, Rockies 8; Pirates 7, Tigers 4; Indians 7, Astros 6; Marlins 7, Mets 5; Blue Jays 6, Reds 3.

Nationals to Open New Ballpark: The Atlanta Braves and Washington Nationals will open the National League season Sunday with a night game at the Nat’s new ballpark.

Weather

Today High 40 Low 27 Icy

Fri High 40 Low 22 Chance Snow

Sat High 43 Low 27 Mostly Sunny

Sun High 47 Low 34 Chance Rain

South Bend, Indiana; March 26, 2008

Local

Hilary, Chelsea to Visit South Bend: Former first daughter Chelsea Clinton is visiting the Notre Dame campus this morning along with actor Sean Astin for an “Our Voice, Our Future” rally.
Chelsea and Astin, star of the movie “Rudy”, held a similar rally for her mother, Democratic presidential candidate Hilary Clinton, at the IU campus in Bloomington.
The rally will be at 10:30 a.m. at Legends of Notre Dame.
Chelsea refused to talk about Monica Lewinsky at Butler University Tuesday, telling a reporter it’s “none of your business.”
The South Bend Police Department received a call from the Clinton Campaign headquarters alerting them to be ready for a possible stop by Senator Clinton in South Bend on Friday.
The Clinton Campaign has said that the senator will be in Indiana on Friday but has not confirmed that she will stop in South Bend. It will be the second visit to the state in eight days by the senator.

Announcements

Regis to Host Dance Marathon: The 24-hour “Dance for the Homeless” dance marathon will be April 19-20 at the IUSB Student Activities Center.
There will be live remotes by local radio stations; music by Vyagra Falls, Stillshot, New Collossus, Cornell Bass, Blammo, and Livewire; and a special appearance by Regis Philbin.
Get Your Act Together: Center Idol 2008 will take place April 7 at the Monday night meeting in the community room.
Sign-up will start next week. As in past Center Idols, “Simon”, “Paula”, and “Randy” will be there to judge and critique the acts.
Think You’ve Got What it Takes to Be a Star: Drumming and dancing classes are coming to CFH and you’re invited to participate.
Professional drummers and dancers are coming to offer fun, music, and expertise on the following days: Thursday, March 13, 7:30-9 p.m.; Thursday, March 20, 7:30-9 p.m.; Thursday, March 27, 7:30-9 p.m.; Sunday, March 30, 2-4 p.m.; Thursday, April 10, 7:30-9 p.m.; Sunday, April 20, 2-4 p.m.; Thursday, May 1, 7:30-9 p.m.
Classes will be held in the third floor Community Room. See Juanetta for more details.
Car Registration: CFH Guests: If you own a motor vehicle, you need to register it with your coach or it could be towed.
“One Step At a Time” Running Group: Three days a week (times and days TBA). Will meet at CFH. Open to Center guests and anyone else who is interested in learning to run. All runners will receive the necessary running gear (i.e. running shoes, shorts, warm-ups, shirts, hats, etc.). There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board by the basement stairway near the men’s lounge.
Artistic Newsletter: Are you an artist, poet or writer? Place submissions for the Artistic Newsletter in Emily Pickerill’s box. Express your talents and ideas by participating. Start submitting as soon as possible.
Art Group: Interested in exercising your creative spirit? Want to see some of your original art work on display in the hallways?
Please see Meg about details for joining a new art group at CFH
VA Hospital Van: To schedule a ride to the VA Hospital in Ft. Wayne, St. Joseph County veterans can call Doug Davis (USMC, retired) at (574) 243-VETS (8387) The van service also provides connecting rides to the VA hospitals in Marion and Indianapolis.
Homeless Veterans: If you are disabled and cannot work full-time (or are over 65), you may be entitled to a disability pension from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
For more information and complete eligibility requirements, call 1-800-827-1000.
You can also contact: Dianne W. Brown, Homeless Veterans Coordinator by calling 317-554-0000, extension 82589 or direct dial 317-988-2589 at Indianapolis VAMC, Room C-2065. Office Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday, 2-3:45 p.m.

ABE

▪PowerPoint Classes: Start March 24. Sign up in ABE. Classes held Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m.
▪The WhyVOTE Campaign: Tuesday, April 1, 6 p.m. in the ABE room.
Register to vote. Volunteers will be in the ABE room to assist with voter registration. Bring a photo ID. Snacks will be provided.
▪Money and Power: An ABE discussion group Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m.
Anyone interested in talking about issues of working, buying, and how you relate to broader society? Sign up in ABE.
Starts February 20.
▪Dead Poets Society: Thursdays, 3-4 p.m., ABE Room. All are welcome.
We will discuss short stories and poems.
▪Poetry Jam: Tuesday, 7-8 p.m. Share your own work; read a favorite poem; or listen, relax, and enjoy.
▪Writing: Wednesdays, 3-4 p.m., ABE. Improve your basic writing skills under the guidance of a trained instructor.
▪Creative Writing: Thursdays, 8-9 p.m. Develop your creative writing skills. You don’t have to sign up, just show up. Volunteers from Notre Dame will be there.
▪Fractions and Decimals Refresher Courses: Tuesdays, fractions, and Thursdays, decimals, in the second floor conference room. Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact ABE.
▪Autobiography: Interested in writing a short autobiography? Come to ABE to learn about some opportunities that can help you.
▪Help with Taxes: Tuesday, March 11 and Tuesday, March 25 at 5:30 p.m. Sign up in ABE.
▪EMPower Method: A new way of doing math; Wednesday, March 19, 1:30-3 p.m. in the SOSH room.

Herald Sports
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ND Women 79, Oklahoma 75 (OT): Charel Allen scored 35 points and grabbed six rebounds as the Lady Irish (25-8) became one of five Big East teams to advance to the women’s Sweet 16.
Allen, a 5-11 guard, drove to the hoop repeatedly against the Oklahoma front line of Courtney and Ashley Paris, who stand 6-4 and 6-3, respectively.
Ashley Barlow added 16 points for ND.
The Irish face top-seeded Tennessee in the semifinals Sunday at Oklahoma City.
Tennessee Women 78, Purdue 52: Tennessee’s Pat Summitt became the first coach to win 100 NCAA tournament games.
All-American Candace Parker led the Vols (32-2) with 24 points, eight rebounds, and three assists.
Keshia Mosley had 14 points and six rebounds for the Boilermakers (19-15).
NCAA Women’s Tournament Games: New Orleans—Louisville 80, Kansas St. 63; North Carolina 80, Georgia 66; Oklahoma City—Tennessee 78, Purdue 52; Duke 67, Arizona St. 59; Notre Dame 79, Oklahoma 75 (OT); Spokane—Maryland 76, Nebraska 64; Greensboro—Old Dominion 88, Virginia 85 (OT); Connecticut 89, Texas 55.
NIT Quarterfinal Men’s Tournament Games: Massachusetts 81, Syracuse 77; Florida 70, Arizona St. 57.
Tuesday NBA Scores: Bulls 103, Hawks 94; Hornets 114, Pacers 106; Spurs 107, Magic 97; Mavericks 103, clippers 90; Jazz 128, Bobcats 106; Trailblazers 102, Wizards 82.
Tuesday NHL Scores: Senators 6, abres 3; Penguins 2, Devils 0; Capitals 3, Hurricanes 2 (SO); Flyers 2, Rangers 1 (OT); Bruins 6, Maple Leafs 2; Lightning 3, Panthers 1; Predators 3, Blue Jackets 0; Red Wings 2, Blues 1; Flames 3, Canucks 2; Coyotes 5, Sharks 4 (OT).
Tuesday MLB Exhibition Scores: Cubs 7, Giants 5; White Sox 5, Rockies 2; Red Sox 6,m A’s 5; Devil Rays 10, Blue Jays 0; Angels 9, Diamondbacks 8; Indians 7, Yankees 5; Reds 5, Phillies 3; Orioles 8, Marlins 0; Dodgers 3, Brewers 3; Cardinals 3, Nationals 0; Rangers 5, Mariners 1; Pirates 7, Twins 3; Royals 8, Padres 4; Mets 5, Braves 4; Tigers 10, Astros 9.
Cubs Name Kerry Wood Closer: The Chicago Cubs have named former 20-game winner Kerry Wood their closer. Wood was moved to the bullpen after experiencing arm problems.

Weather

Today High 47 Low 31 Mostly Sunny
Thu High 40 Low 29 Icy
Fri High 40 Low 22 Snow
Sat High 43 Low 27 Mostly Sunny

South Bend, Indiana; March 25, 2008

Announcements

Regis to Host Dance Marathon: The 24-hour “Dance for the Homeless” dance marathon will be April 19-20 at the IUSB Student Activities Center.
There will be live remotes by local radio stations; music by Vyagra Falls, Stillshot, New Collossus, Cornell Bass, Blammo, and Livewire; and a special appearance by Regis Philbin.
Get Your Act Together: Center Idol 2008 will take place April 7 at the Monday night meeting in the community room.
Sign-up will start next week. As in past Center Idols, “Simon”, “Paula”, and “Randy” will be there to judge and critique the acts.
Think You’ve Got What it Takes to Be a Star: Drumming and dancing classes are coming to CFH and you’re invited to participate.
Professional drummers and dancers are coming to offer fun, music, and expertise on the following days: Thursday, March 13, 7:30-9 p.m.; Thursday, March 20, 7:30-9 p.m.; Thursday, March 27, 7:30-9 p.m.; Sunday, March 30, 2-4 p.m.; Thursday, April 10, 7:30-9 p.m.; Sunday, April 20, 2-4 p.m.; Thursday, May 1, 7:30-9 p.m.
Classes will be held in the third floor Community Room. See Juanetta for more details.
Car Registration: CFH Guests: If you own a motor vehicle, you need to register it with your coach or it could be towed.
“One Step At a Time” Running Group: Three days a week (times and days TBA). Will meet at CFH. Open to Center guests and anyone else who is interested in learning to run. All runners will receive the necessary running gear (i.e. running shoes, shorts, warm-ups, shirts, hats, etc.). There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board by the basement stairway near the men’s lounge.
Artistic Newsletter: Are you an artist, poet or writer? Place submissions for the Artistic Newsletter in Emily Pickerill’s box. Express your talents and ideas by participating. Start submitting as soon as possible.
Art Group: Interested in exercising your creative spirit? Want to see some of your original art work on display in the hallways?
Please see Meg about details for joining a new art group at CFH
VA Hospital Van: To schedule a ride to the VA Hospital in Ft. Wayne, St. Joseph County veterans can call Doug Davis (USMC, retired) at (574) 243-VETS (8387) The van service also provides connecting rides to the VA hospitals in Marion and Indianapolis.
Homeless Veterans: If you are disabled and cannot work full-time (or are over 65), you may be entitled to a disability pension from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
For more information and complete eligibility requirements, call 1-800-827-1000.
You can also contact: Dianne W. Brown, Homeless Veterans Coordinator by calling 317-554-0000, extension 82589 or direct dial 317-988-2589 at Indianapolis VAMC, Room C-2065. Office Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday, 2-3:45 p.m.

ABE

▪PowerPoint Classes: Start March 24. Sign up in ABE. Classes held Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m.
▪The WhyVOTE Campaign: Tuesday, April 1, 6 p.m. in the ABE room.
Register to vote. Volunteers will be in the ABE room to assist with voter registration. Bring a photo ID. Snacks will be provided.
▪Money and Power: An ABE discussion group Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m.
Anyone interested in talking about issues of working, buying, and how you relate to broader society? Sign up in ABE.
Starts February 20.
▪Dead Poets Society: Thursdays, 3-4 p.m., ABE Room. All are welcome.
We will discuss short stories and poems.
▪Poetry Jam: Tuesday, 7-8 p.m. Share your own work; read a favorite poem; or listen, relax, and enjoy.
▪Writing: Wednesdays, 3-4 p.m., ABE. Improve your basic writing skills under the guidance of a trained instructor.
▪Creative Writing: Thursdays, 8-9 p.m. Develop your creative writing skills. You don’t have to sign up, just show up. Volunteers from Notre Dame will be there.
▪Fractions and Decimals Refresher Courses: Tuesdays, fractions, and Thursdays, decimals, in the second floor conference room. Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact ABE.
▪Autobiography: Interested in writing a short autobiography? Come to ABE to learn about some opportunities that can help you.
▪Help with Taxes: Tuesday, March 11 and Tuesday, March 25 at 5:30 p.m. Sign up in ABE.
▪EMPower Method: A new way of doing math; Wednesday, March 19, 1:30-3 p.m. in the SOSH room.

Herald Sports
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NIT Second Round Men’s Tournament Games: Dayton 55, Illinois St. 48; Ohio St. 73, California 56; Virginia Tech 75, UAB 49; Mississippi ;85, Nebraska 75, (OT).
NCAA Women’s Tournament Games: New Orleans—Oklahoma St. 73, Florida St. 72 (OT); LSU 68, Marist 49; Oklahoma City—Texas A&M 63, Hartford 39; Spokane—Pittsburgh 67, Baylor 59; Vanderbilt 64, West Virginia 46; Stanford 88, UTEP 54; Greensboro—George Washington 55, California 53; Rutgers 69, Iowa St. 58.
Monday NBA Scores: Heat 78, Bucks 73; Nets 106, Knicks 91; Pistons 110, Suns 105 (OT); 76ers 95, Celtics 90; Nuggets 120, Grizzlies 106; Rockets 108, Kings 100; Sonics 97, Trailblazers 84; Lakers 135, Warriors 12.
Monday NHL Scores: Islanders 4, Penguins 1; Canadiens 7, Senators 5; Oilers 5, Wild 3; Avalanche 2, Flames 0.
Monday MLB Exhibition Scores: Cubs 7, Rangers 6; Mariners 3, White Sox 1; tigers 5, Nationals 3; Rockies 6, Brewers 5; Mets 1, Orioles 0; Padrs 4, Angels 4 (10); Indians 8, Braves 0; Devil Rays 13, Pirates 4; Cardinals 8, Twins 4; Diamondbacks 6, Giants 5; Astros 10, Marlins 10 (10); Royals 10, Dodgers 9; Reds 5, Blue Jays 3; Yankees 13, Phillies 4.
Geoff Ogilvy Beats Tiger at Doral: Geoff Ogilvy finished at 17-under Monday to win the CA Championship by one stroke over Retief Goosen, Jim Furyk, and Vijay Singh.
Tiger Woods, going for his fourth straight win at Doral, was fifth at 15-under.
Local

Clintons, RFK Daughter Visit South Bend: Former President Bill Clinton’s visit to the West Side Democratic Club is being called the biggest event for local Democrats since Robert F. Kennedy, Sr., stopped here during his 1968 presidential run.
That being so, it was only fitting that RFK’s daughter, former Maryland Lieutenant Governor Kathleen Kennedy Townsend started the festivities off. Kennedy Townsend was introduced by former Indiana Governor and South Bend Mayor Joe Kernan.
The former president and daughter Chelsea arrived at the club a little after noon. Bill Clinton spoke especially about the need to change the health care system in the United States. When he asked how many in the crowd didn’t have health coverage nearly everyone raised a hand.
“This is the only wealthy country on Earth where people would ask that during an election,” the elder Clinton said.
The Clinton party also traveled to Rochester High School, the first visit to Fulton County by a former president.
Chelsea will visit the Notre Dame campus Wednesday along with actor Sean Astin, star of the movie “Rudy”.

Nation/World

Musharraf Swears in New Prime Minister: President Pervez Musharraf swore in political enemy Yousuf Raza Gilani as Pakistan’s prime minister yesterday.
Gilani spent four years in prison under Musharraf’s rule.
Gilani’s Pakistan Peoples Party won the most votes in the recent parliamentary elections after the party’s leader, former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, was assassinated.
The PPP formed a coalition with the party of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who was overthrown by Musharraf.

Weather

Today High 47 Low 29 Chance Snow
Wed High 45 Low 31 Mostly Sunny
Thu High 38 Low 31 Chance Snow
Fri High 40 Low 27 Chance Rain

South Bend, Indiana; March 24, 2008

Announcements

Regis to Host Dance Marathon: The 24-hour “Dance for the Homeless” dance marathon will be April 19-20 at the IUSB Student Activities Center.

There will be live remotes by local radio stations, music by Vyagra Falls, Stillshot, New Collossus, Cornell Bass, Blammo, Livewire, and a special appearance by Regis Philbin.

Get Your Act Together: Center Idol 2008 will take place April 7 at the Monday night meeting in the community room.

Sign-up will start next week. As in past Center Idols, “Simon”, “Paula”, and “Randy” will be there to judge and critique the acts.

Think You’ve Got What it Takes to Be a Star: Drumming and dancing classes are coming to CFH and you’re invited to participate.

Professional drummers and dancers are coming to offer fun, music, and expertise on the following days: Thursday, March 13, 7:30-9 p.m.; Thursday, March 20, 7:30-9 p.m.; Thursday, March 27, 7:30-9 p.m.; Sunday, March 30, 2-4 p.m.; Thursday, April 10, 7:30-9 p.m.; Sunday, April 20, 2-4 p.m.; Thursday, May 1, 7:30-9 p.m.

Classes will be held in the third floor Community Room. See Juanetta for more details.

Car Registration: CFH Guests: If you own a motor vehicle, you need to register it with your coach or it could be towed.

“One Step At a Time” Running Group: Three days a week (times and days TBA). Will meet at CFH. Open to Center guests and anyone else who is interested in learning to run. All runners will receive the necessary running gear (i.e. running shoes, shorts, warm-ups, shirts, hats, etc.). There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board by the basement stairway near the men’s lounge.

Artistic Newsletter: Are you an artist, poet or writer? Place submissions for the new Artistic Newsletter in Emily Pickerill’s box. Express your talents and ideas by participating. Start submitting as soon as possible.

Art Group: Interested in exercising your creative spirit? Want to see some of your original art work on display in the hallways?

Please see Meg about details for joining a new art group at CFH

VA Hospital Van: To schedule a ride to the VA Hospital in Ft. Wayne, St. Joseph County veterans can call Doug Davis (USMC, retired) at (574) 243-VETS (8387) The van service also provides connecting rides to the VA hospitals in Marion and Indianapolis.

Homeless Veterans: If you are disabled and cannot work full-time (or are over 65), you may be entitled to a disability pension from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

For more information and complete eligibility requirements, call 1-800-827-1000.

You can also contact: Dianne W. Brown, Homeless Veterans Coordinator by calling 317-554-0000, extension 82589 or direct dial 317-988-2589 at Indianapolis VAMC, Room C-2065. Office Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday, 2-3:45 p.m.

ABE

▪The WhyVOTE Campaign: Tuesday, April 1, 6 p.m. in the ABE room.

Register to vote. Volunteers will be in the ABE room to assist with voter registration. Bring a photo ID. Snacks will be provided.

▪Money and Power: An ABE discussion group Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m.

Anyone interested in talking about issues of working, buying, and how you relate to broader society? Sign up in ABE.

Starts February 20.

▪Dead Poets Society: Thursdays, 3-4 p.m., ABE Room. All are welcome.

We will discuss short stories and poems.

▪Poetry Jam: Tuesday, 7-8 p.m. Share your own work; read a favorite poem; or listen, relax, and enjoy.

▪Writing: Wednesdays, 3-4 p.m., ABE. Improve your basic writing skills under the guidance of a trained instructor.

▪Creative Writing: Thursdays, 8-9 p.m. Develop your creative writing skills. You don’t have to sign up, just show up. Volunteers from Notre Dame will be there.

▪Fractions and Decimals Refresher Courses: Tuesdays, fractions, and Thursdays, decimals, in the second floor conference room. Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact ABE.

▪Autobiography: Interested in writing a short autobiography? Come to ABE to learn about some opportunities that can help you.

▪Help with Taxes: Tuesday, March 11 and Tuesday, March 25 at 5:30 p.m. Sign up in ABE.

▪EMPower Method: A new way of doing math; Wednesday, March 19, 1:30-3 p.m. in the SOSH room.

Herald Sports

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ND Women 75, SMU 62: Ashley Barlow had 20 points, a career-high 12 rebounds, four steals and three assists to lead the Lady Irish in the NCAA tournament opener Sunday.

ND (24-8), the fifth seed in the Oklahoma City regional, will face fourth-seeded Oklahoma Tuesday in the second round.

The game was played in West Lafayette and was only ND’s second ever on Purdue’s home court—both coming this season.

The Irish shot only 40.6% from the floor but outrebounded the Mustangs, 49-26.

SMU (24-9), the Conference USA tournament champs, rallied several times but eventually wore down inside. They narrowed a 17-point deficit to one point with 17:43 left before the Irish started pulling away.

Purdue Women 66, Utah 59: Kalika France and FahKara Malone scored 17 points each to lead Big Ten tournament champion Purdue (19-14) to a win on the Boilermakers’ home court.

The Boilermakers, coached by Sharon Versyp of Mishawaka, will face top-seeded Tennessee in the second round of the Oklahoma City Regional.

No Indiana Teams Left in Men’s NCAA Tournament: The Butler Bulldogs, the last of four Indiana universities in the NCAA men’s tournament, lost a 76-71 overtime decision to Tennessee in second round action Sunday.

NCAA Men’s Tournament Games: East—North Carolina 108, Arkansas 77; Washington St. 61, ND 41; Louisville 78, Oklahoma 48; Tennessee 76, Butler 71; Midwest—Kansas 75, UNLV 56; Villanova 84, Siena 72; Wisconsin 72, Kansas St. 55; Davidson 74, Georgetown 70; South—Memphis 77, Mississippi St. 74; Michigan St. 65, Pittsburgh 54; Stanford 82, Marquette 81; Texas 75, Miami (FL) 72; West—UCLA 53, Texas A&M 49; Western Kentucky 72, San Diego 63; Xavier 85, Purdue 78; West Virginia 73, Duke 67.

NCAA Women’s Tournament Games: New Orleans—Kansas St. 69, Chattanooga 59; North Carolina 85, Bucknell 50; Georgia 67, Iowa 61; Louisville 81, Miami (OH) 67; Oklahoma City—Oklahoma 69, Illinois St. 61; ND 75, SMU 62; Purdue 66, Utah 59; Arizona St. 61, Temple 54; Spokane—Nebraska 61, Xavier 58; Maryland 80, Coppin St. 66; Greensboro—Old Dominion 82, Liberty 62; Connecticut 89, Cornell 47; Virginia 86, UC-Santa Barbara 52; Texas 72, Minnesota 55.

Thursday NBA Scores: Spurs 88, Mavericks 81; Nuggets 109, Raptors 100; Wizards 95, Pistons 83; Warriors 115, Lakers 111.

Sunday NHL Scores: Black Hawks 4, Blues 3 (OT); Flyers 4, Islanders 1.

Sunday MLB Exhibition Scores: Cubs 7, Padres 3; Royals 6, White Sox 5; Pirates 8, Yankees 0; Marlins 4, Nationals 2; Rangers 5, Giants 2; Indians 3, Tigers 3 (10); Rockies 8, Dodgers 2; Devil Rays 10, Reds 9; Brewers 5, Diamondbacks 4; Braves 4, Astros 2; Phillies 15, Blue Jays 7; Angels 8, Mariners 2; Twins 3, Orioles 1; Cardinals 14, Mets 4.

Triton High School Wins State 1-A Title: Triton High School defeated Indianapolis Lutheran , 50-42, Saturday, to win the first boys’ state title in the school’s history.

The Triton girls had won back-to-back championships in the 1990’s.

Local

Clintons, Kennedy Townsend to Stop in South Bend: Former President Bill Clinton, daughter Chelsea and former Maryland Lieutenant Governor Kathleen Kennedy Townsend will stop in South Bend this morning for Dyngus Day. Kennedy Townsends father, Robert F. Kennedy, Sr., visited South Bend during his 1968 presidential campaign.

Weather

Today High 38 Low 31 Mostly Sunny

Tue High 47 Low 29 Chance Snow

Wed High 43 Low 29 Mostly Sunny

Thu High 45 Low 36 Chance Showers