South Bend, Indiana; March 4, 2008

Election 2008

Hilary Needs Good Showing Today: Hilary Clinton needs to have a strong showing in the four primaries to keep her hopes for the Democratic presidential nomination alive today.
Polls show Clinton and Barack Obama in a close race in the two biggest states—Texas and Ohio. She led 47%-44% in the latest Zogby poll in Texas with the Ohio polling deadlocked at 44%.
Voters also go to the polls in the smaller states of Vermont and Rhode Island.
John McCain could sew up the nomination with a strong showing today. He needs 178 delegates.

Announcements

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

▪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.

Today’s Weather
High 31 Low 20
Clear
Humidity 63%

Nation/World

Six Dead in Memphis Shooting: Six people—including two children—were found dead in a Memphis, TN., home after an apparent mass shooting.
Authorities forced their way into the home Monday night and found the bodies of four adults and two children. Police said they were investigating the case as a multiple homicide, but released few other details—including whether they believed the killer was at large or among the victims.
Children ages 7 and 4 and a 10-month-old baby were taken to LeBonheur Children’s Medical Center in Memphis.

Herald Sports
St. John’s 61, (9) ND Woman 51: Ashley Barlow led the visiting Irish (23-7, 11-5 Big East) with 18 points and 11 rebounds.
Leading scorer Charel Allen was held to 11 points on 3-of-18 shooting.
Notre Dame had won eight of nine before the New York trip.
ND (51): Melissa D’Amico 0-2, 0-0, 0-0, 0; Tulyah Gaines 3-8, 0-0, 1-1, 7; Charel Allen 3-18, 1-2, 4-4, 11; Ashley Barlow 7-12, 0-3, 4-5, 18; Lindsay Schrader 0-5, 0-0, 2-2, 2; Amanda Tsipis 0-0, 0-0, 0-0, 0; Brittany Mallory 1-9, 1-8, 0-0, 3; Melissa Lechlitner 3-12, 0-0, 0-0, 6; Becca Bruszewski 0-1, 0-0, 0-0, 0; Erica Williamson 1-4, 0-0, 2-4, 4..
St. John’s (61): Tina Sten 2-8, 0-0, 2-2, 6; Joy McCorvey 3-7, 0-0, 1-2, 7; Sky Lindsay 2-5, 1-1, 3-5, 8; Kia Wright 5-10, 0-1, 4-7, 14; Monique McLean 2-9, 1-5, 3-4, 8; Kristin Moore 1-2, 0-0, 0-0, 2; Kelly McManmon 3-5, 2-4, 2-2, 10; Centhya Hart 1-3, 0-0, 0-0, 2; Recee Mitchell 1-5, 0-0, 2-6, 4..
(5) Bethel Woman 50, Indiana Wesleyan 45: Natalie Young scored 28 points to lead host Bethel (29-3) to their first MCC Tournament win.
The Lady Wildcats managed to take their first lead of the game with 1:27 remaining but Bethel held IWU scoreless the rest of the way.
A basket by Young and four free throws sealed the verdict for the Lady Pilots.
Bethel will travel to Sioux City, Iowa, next week for the 2008 NAIA Division II Women’s National Championship Tournament. The first round of the 32-team tourney is spread over two days—Wednesday, Marcy 12, and Thursday, March 13. The Lady Pilots will learn their seeding, opponent and date this Wednesday afternoon when the official tournament bracket is released.
IWU (45): Kyra Pappas 0-0, 0-0, 0-0, 0; Lisa Thompson 4-9, 0-0, 4-5, 12, Kayla Thompson 2-11, 0-2, 0-2, 4; Andrea Fichter 3-8, 1-3, 3-4, 10; Brooke Amstutz 2-10, 2-6, 0-0, 6; LaAnn Douglas 0-0, 0-0, 2-2, 2; Elaine Hessel 4-10, 0-1, 1-2, 9; Jena Schafer 0-3, 0-0, 2-2, 2.
Bethel (50): Hannah Richards 3-5, 0-0, 0-0, 6; Paula Stout 1-2, 0-0, 0-1, 2; Natalie Young 11-21, 0-3, 6-7, 28; Nora Didrick 3-6, 1-3, 0-0, 7; Andrea Selent 0-1, 0-1, 2-2, 2; Kelsy McKee 0-0, 0-0, 0-0, 0; Bekah Basinger 1-2, 0-0, 0-0, 2; Brittany Cook 0-2, 0-0, 3-4, 3.
Monday NBA Scores: Hornets 100, Knicks 88; Jazz 116, Mavericks 110; 76ers 106, Clippers 80..
Monday NHL Scores: Capitals 10, Bruins 2; Ducks 3, Senators 1; Sharks 6, Canadiens 4..
Monday College BBall Men’s Scores: West Virginia 76, Pittsburgh 62; (5) Kansas 109, Texas Tech 51..
Monday College BBall Women’s Scores: IPFW 86, Missouri-Kansas City 67; Cincinnati 66, Providence 59; DePaul 97, Seton Hall 74; Louisville 84, Villanova 52; Syracuse 73, (14) West Virginia 51; (1) Connecticut 66, (4) Rutgers 46 (UConn clinches Big East); Pittsburgh 70, Georgetown 33; South Florida 61, Marquette 56.
Brett Favre Reportedly Retiring: Green Bay Packer quarterback Brett Favre has reportedly told the team that he is retiring after a 17-year NFL career that has seen him break numerous records and win one Super Bowl.]
It had been widely expected that the 38-year-old Favre would come back for the 2008 season after having a career resurgence in 2007.
Favre completed 66.5% of his passes this past season in leading the Pack to a 13-3 record, an NFL North championship and the NFC championship game. He threw for 4,155 yards, 28 touchdowns and only 15 interceptions while breaking Dan Marino’s record for career TD passes. He was named to his ninth Pro Bowl.
Bears Trade Brian Griese: The Chicago Bears have traded quarterback Brian Griese to his former team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Tomorrow’s Weather
High 35, Low 22
Chance of Snow