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V olume 49, Issue 16 | monday, SEPTEMBER 14, 2015 | ndsmcobserver.com ‘The Hunting Ground’ subjects speak out Speakers visit Notre Dame to discuss impact of documentary exploring campus sexual assault

By MARGARET HYNDS ten days after accusing a Notre N ews Editor Dame football player of sexual as- sault. Last spring after its debut at Friday afternoon at Legends Sundance Film Festival in 2015, of Notre Dame, Annie Clark and the documentary was screened at Andrea Pino, co-founders of End both Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s, Rape on Campus (EROC), spoke to sparking intense discussion of vic- students, faculty and community tims’ rights and resources on both members about sexual assault at campuses. Notre Dame. The two women’s involvement Pino and Clark, who were fea- with the campus sexual assault tured prominently in the CNN doc- prevention began after each was umentary “The Hunting Ground” assaulted at the University of North directed by Kirby Dick, spoke at Carolina during their undergradu- Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s last ate career there. After exhausting all week as well as Indiana University other options, Pino said, the two filed at South Bend. a Title IX lawsuit in 2013 along with In addition to the two women’s three other women against UNC. stories, the documentary also in- Of their transitions from survivors cludes the story of Lizzy Seeberg, to advocates, Pino said in the early KATHLEEN DONAHUE | The Observer a Saint Mary’s first-year who com- Andrea Pino and Annie Clark speak to students at Legends about their experiences with campus mitted suicide in September 2010, see EROC PAGE 5 assault and the Title IX process as shown in the CNN documentary “The Hunting Ground.” C ushwa Center hosts Justice Friday yearly Hibernian lecture features CAT

By MEGAN VALLEY murder of Dr. P.H. Cronin, an “To give a little context to N ews Writer Irish physician in Chicago. how the book came into being, program O’Brien’s research interests, I came to this query almost ten The Cushwa Center for the found in her new book include: years ago in Chicago on a fel- Study of American Catholicism Irish-American republican- lowship to do something en- invited Dr. Gillian O’Brien to ism in the nineteenth century, tirely different, but it involved deliver this year’s Hibernian sensational crime, the history me looking at newspapers and lecture. O’Brien’s lecture was of newspapers and journal- dealing with Chicago newspa- about her book, “Blood Runs ism and the urban history of pers of the 1880s,” O’Brien said. Green,” which was the product Chicago, all of which helped to “I repeatedly came across of her 2012 Hibernian Research inspire her interest in Cronin’s Award and focuses on the 1889 murder. see LECTURE PAGE 4 SMC performance commemorates Civil War

By KATHRYN MARSHALL According to the perfor- history, but was actually A ssociate Saint Mary’s Editor mance program, the piece written to commemorate MONICA VILLAGOMEZ MENDEZ | The Observer was commissioned in com- the end of the Civil War,” Saint Mary’s students involved in the CAT program share their Friday night in Saint memoration of the 150th Menk said. “It is moving experiences serving in South Bend schools on Friday. Mary’s Little Theatre, mu- anniversary of the end of and heart-wrenching at the sic brought to life the trag- the Civil War. same time.” By ALLISON SANCHEZ Civic and Social Engagement edy of the Civil War. Throughout the week, Before the performance N ews Writer (OCSE) Samira Payne, focused Performed by a guest so- Averitt worked with the began, Averitt spoke to the on the College Academy of prano, a string trio, pianist musicians and the Women’s audience about the struc- This week’s Justice Friday Tutoring (CAT) Program, which and the Women’s Choir, Choir in preparation for ture and arrangement of lecture highlighted how Saint employs Saint Mary’s students to William Averitt’s work, the performance, director the piece. The work is di- Mary’s women can impact serve as tutors and teacher’s assis- “From These Honored of the Women’s Choir Dr. vided into three sections students in the South Bend tants in partnered schools. Dead,” musically tied to- Nancy Menk said. each dealing with a theme Community School Corporation. Payne said the CAT program gether Civil War hymns, “It’s an appropriate The conversation, led by as- quotes and poems. piece for this day [9/11] in see CIVIL WAR PAGE 4 sistant director of the Office for see SCHOOLS PAGE 5

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By ALINE IRIHAMYE lab, researching the nano-elec- of others … and that was what website. to make surgical equipment N ews Writer tronic application of DNA origa- excited me about the major,” “Doing golf and engineering, cheaper and lighter … for hip mi. Currently as a intern for the Farchone said. there were times where it was replacements,” Armstrong said. This year, Tau Beta Pi, the en- Alliance for Catholic Education Huili Chen, a senior double- quite challenging,” Armstrong Armstrong said the strong en- gineering honors society recog- (ACE), Farchone said he will majoring in computer science said. “My sophomore year was gineering community at Notre nized three Notre Dame students complete two years of service engineering and psychology, has one of my hardest years. In the Dame helped her reach her level with its most distinguished upon graduation teaching sci- similarly been very involved on spring, we had our NCAA re- of success. As a graduate stu- awards. Tau Beta Pi awarded ence at a high school. campus during her time as an gionals during school finals, so dent in mechanical engineer- scholarships to Adam Farchone “After those two years, I plan engineering major. I had to take five of my finals ing at the University of Illinois, and Huili Chen and a laureate on going back to graduate school According to a college of engi- within two to three days before Armstrong said she hopes to honor to Ashley Armstrong. into a Ph.D. program in chemical neering press release, Chen does we left for regionals. continue to incorporate this Farchone, a senior chemi- or biomedical engineering, with complex networks research to As two-year captain of the collaborative spirit in her school cal engineering major and this the goal of someday working in understand aging and other key University’s varsity golf team and work environments. year’s president of the Indiana the healthcare field,” Farchone biological processes. She has and a two-year Capital One “Everyone tried to help each Gamma chapter, said he was said. additionally displayed a strong Academic All-American hon- other,” Armstrong said, describ- honored to be chosen as a schol- Farchone said one of his main commitment to service while at oree, Armstrong said she was ing the Notre Dame engineer- arship recipient. goals as president of Indiana Notre Dame by participating in able to succeed both in class ing department. “We did a lot “It’s a very competitive pool Gamma was helping engineering several of the Center for Social and in sports because of Notre of group work and it was a really of applicants from around the majors get involved with service Concerns’ programs. Dame’s strong support of stu- collaborative environment. … I nation,” Farchone said. “The opportunities in the South Bend Ashley Armstrong, a mechan- dent athletes. know I couldn’t have done any top one-eighth of all engineers community. There are many ical engineering major who Armstrong said she was also of [this] without all of the great were all competing for the same ways for engineers to carry out graduated from Notre Dame involved in undergraduate re- friends that I made in the pro- scholarships, and they only give Tau Beta Pi’s motto of “Integrity last spring, was honored as one search, working with Professor cess and also my fellow Tau Beta out a few hundred so it was … and Excellence in Engineering” of Tau Beta Pi’s five 2015 laure- Steven Schmid and DePuy Pi members.” very exciting to hear the news.” by serving others, he said. ates for her achievements in Orthopaedics. Farchone said he worked in “There’s so many different academic excellence and ath- “We were investigating a novel Contact Aline Irihamye at professor Marya Lieberman’s avenues to improve the lives letics, according to the society’s manufacturing process in order [email protected] L ecture explores medieval empire’s reputation

By CLARE KOSSLER misconstrued and misrepresented of German backwardness ver- Roman Empire [and which] was and regional parliaments helped N ews Writer by academics and non-academics sus progressive Franco-British neither holy, nor Roman, nor an to some degree to unite its dispa- alike. civilization.” empire.’” rate principalities. Furthermore, P rofessor emeritus of the Specifically discussing the “This view of German cul- However, Brady said the tradi- he said state-building took place University of California, Berkeley, period between 1450 and 1650, ture was famously enshrined in tionally negative portrayal of the in a regional rather than national and Notre Dame class of ’59 alum- which scholars often term the a very pretentious comment by Holy Roman Empire is unfair and setting, which allowed Central nus Thomas Brady said in a lecture long 16th century, Brady said the the French philosopher François inaccurate, and that historians European principalities to retain Friday that the Holy Roman Empire Empire’s loosely defined borders Arouet, known as Voltaire,” he said. over the last 40 years have increas- “far more control — local con- — which at its height stretched and obscure political construc- “He sneered at what he called ‘this ingly viewed the Empire in a more trol — of their institutions and from eastern France to the Baltic tion both contribute to the “tradi- agglomeration which was called positive light. [bear] far less crushing burdens of lands — has until recently been tional Western European image and which still calls itself the Holy He said his own interest in the taxation for military and imperial Holy Roman Empire arose during purposes.” P aid Advertisement his undergraduate years at Notre Finally, he said the Church op- Dame, where he experienced an erated as a stabilizing force in the intense “pedagogical pressure in cultural and political life of the favor of Europeanism.” Empire, and that there was a “re- In this environment where markable interpenetration of sec- European studies figured promi- ular and ecclesiastical institutions nently, Brady said he began to of authority.” struggle with the issue of under- However, he said because dif- standing the complex political dy- ferent Church dioceses preserved namics of the Holy Roman Empire. different languages and dialects, Unfortunately, he said, relatively the Empire as a whole was un- few American scholars at that time able to maintain linguistic — and displayed interest in the topic ow- therefore political — unity. The ing to the Empire’s intricacy and result, he said, was that the Holy its clear contrast to the countries of Roman Empire could never fully France, England and Spain. imitate the consolidation and “The greatest difference be- cohesiveness of other Western tween these lands, and the more European states. consolidated kingdoms of France, Brady’s lecture introduced li- England and Spain, was that the brarian Julie Tanaka’s new ex- Empire so long preserved its con- hibit of texts from the Holy Roman figuration into many relatively Empire, which is currently on dis- small, secular polities ruled by play in the Rare Books and Special princely dynasties, bishop and Collections room of the Hesburgh archbishops, abbots and abbess- Library. After Brady concluded his es, free knights and self-governing speech, Tanaka offered some re- peasant communities,” Brady marks concerning the inspiration said. behind her three-year-long project Having spent a major portion of collecting manuscripts and imag- his academic career attempting es from the long 16th century. to understand the Holy Roman “Behind this exhibit is my own Empire, Brady said the focus of fascination with this period that his research has concerned the claims to be a century … and my Empire’s communal institutions, fascination with an entity which as opposed to the legacy of its un- is this German thing — Germany stable member states. — almost having somewhat of He said he believes the com- an identity crisis,” she said. “Was parative resilience of the Empire’s it an empire? Was it a kingdom? communal institutions depended Maybe it was just a loose grouping on several distinct characteristics. of lands.” First, he said, spanning from the 13th to 18th centuries, the Contact Clare Kossler at Empire’s imperial high courts [email protected] 4 The observer | monday, SEPTEMBER 14, 2015 | ndsmcobserver.com NEWS

the story of two individuals: the leader of a secret revolu- a naked man found dead in a and even included a “Clan na Lecture the victim, Dr. Cronin, and tionary society, a lawyer, an sewer [Cronin]. It’s not a bar Gael” flag, directly referencing Cn o tinued from page 1 Alexander Sullivan, the leader abolitionist, a republican, a brawl or a domestic dispute. the clan’s probable involve- of an Irish-American organi- democrat, the president of It involves secret societies. It ment in Cronin’s murder. accounts of the murder of Dr. zation, Clan na Gael, and the the Irish National League involves police incompetence O’Brien said Cronin’s murder Cronin and wondered why I man who may have instigat- of America, a gambler and a at a very high level and it in- was often used as an anti-Irish didn’t know more about him. I ed the murder. Reading from murderer.” volves a number of very promi- propaganda angle in America. thought that I’d go read a book “Blood Runs Green,” she said The lecture included a sum- nent men who were publicly “For an American public who about it because I thought that Sullivan was a dynamic mary of what was known about known.” was opposed to immigrants, someone would have, but I and changing individual and Cronin’s murder, as well as an The author also discussed the Cronin story added fuel discovered that nobody had. a “master of reinvention.” explanation for why this was the case’s after-effects, specifi- to their fire because it showed Six books had been written “Between 1865 and 1895, found in all the newspapers, cally how it affected anti-im- the Irish were killing the Irish about it, but all in the after- he was, variously, a respected not just in Chicago, but across migration propaganda. While in America,” she said. “They math of the murder and the businessman, the owner of a America and in Europe as well. showing a picture of the origi- made a lot of it.” trial.” shoe store, a tax collector, a “For the editor of a news- nal “American melting pot,” During O’Brien’s lecture, newspaper editor, a journal- paper, this story had every- she noted how it portrayed the Contact Megan Valley at she said her book was largely ist, city official, postmaster, thing,” O’Brien said. “You have Irish as not mixing in properly [email protected]

War era.” Each section has a poem, Melville’s “The Portent,” fol- said the piece was writ- Civil War The quoted women in- lowed by Melville’s “Shiloh ten right before the com- Cn o tinued from page 1 clude the abolitionist — A Requiem” and finally position of “From These Harriet Tubman, Red Cross “You probably Whitman’s “Dirge for Two Honored Dead.” of the Civil War, and each founder Clara Barton and think of the Veterans.” The poems are Saint Mary’s College ju- section has four move- abolitionist Harriet Beecher Civil War ... as meant to be the centerpiece nior Gabrielle Janson said ments with a similar layout Stowe. During the perfor- of each section, Averitt said. she found the arrangement of quote, poem, hymn and mance, solo soprano Laurel the tragic loss The piece ended with all of the main piece to be instrumental movement, he Thomas sang each quote, of hundreds, the musicians together per- unique and touching at the said. accompanied only by piano. thousands, of forming Isaac Watts’ hymn, same time. “You probably think of the “The first movement deals men. But when we “O, Were I Like a Feathered “It was a great perfor- Civil War perhaps first as with leading up to the war,” Dove.” mance,” Janson said. “It the tragic loss of hundreds, Averitt said, “Beginning think of war, we “I don’t know if ‘enjoy’ is definitely moved me. In a thousands, of men,” Averitt with the Clara Barton [sec- don’t necessarily the right word, but I hope way, you felt more of the said. “But when we think ond] section, we deal with think of the you find things that move emotion behind the war and of war, we don’t necessar- the tragedy, wounded and women.” you,” Averitt said. all the sad things ... which ily think of the women. Me, death itself that came so Before the start of “From brought back thoughts that being a sort of contrarian, frequently. ... The third sec- William Averitt These Honored Dead,” flut- can be applied to this his- I begin each of the three tion deals with the after- composer ist Frances Lapp Averitt torical modern day.” sections with a quote by a math and focuses really on and pianist David Eicher woman of commemorable the Dirge [for Two Veterans] performed Averitt’s piece Contact Kathryn Marshall at endurance during the Civil by Walt Whitman.” with the first being Herman “Darkling Light.” Averitt [email protected]

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it.’ And he actually reached out “What can they do to impact every day to have this conver- not alone in what they have ex- EROC that same evening,” Pino said. campus culture so that every- sation, to engage in preven- perienced, she said. Cn o tinued from page 1 “It was only a few weeks after one understands — and buys tion. Even if there’s somebody “I’d like to add to that we had filed our complaint, so into — the idea that rape isn’t who just makes a rape joke in the importance of mentor- phase of the complaint the two we’ve been working with Kirby tolerated?” she said. one of your classes — it’s call- ship between older students women had no legal training, since the very beginning. … Playing off the fairly ing that out,” she said. and younger students, fac- and as a result had to learn as We were working on the film unique residential life at the Speaking again to campus ulty and alumni is so impor- they went. for two years, so from when I University, Clark said ending cultures, Clark spoke to the im- tant and valuable,” she said. “We really just learned from was a junior in college up until rape culture begins with sup- portance of support networks “Oftentimes we don’t see that. the books that we had read in Sundance.” porting all members of the that extend beyond simply the … It’s very difficult to hold the our classes,” Pino said. “ … Both women emphasized, community. current student body — par- institution that you love ac- I was taking a Women’s and however, that the documen- “This seems very obvious, ticularly alumni of University countable. But it’s even more Gender Studies course and also tary was not the extent of their but supporting one another because of the financial rela- difficult if you don’t know a political course that looked advocacy work, but rather an and supporting people when tionship they have with the what’s going on, what has been at feminist political theatre. It instrument through which to they come forward,” she said. institution. going on. It’s looking beyond was only looking at Catharine bring the issue of campus sex- “I know there’s some tensions “Alumni have a lot of power, the four years. It’s looking at MacKinnon that I realized that ual assaults to the forefront of or rivalry I guess between particularly with schools like what happened eight years I had rights from Title IX. It was the public’s minds. Saint Mary’s and Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s and Notre Dame ago. actually written in my course “[The documentary] is a but making sure that if a Saint where there’s such a tie,” Clark “We have much more of a material, and I was like ‘cool.’” great tool, but it’s not the only Mary’s student comes and said. “There are sometimes knowledge because we had She said that the two only one,” she said. “We have differ- shares something with you families who just keep go- each other’s experience, we became involved in “The ent organizations and also this that you support that person, ing. They have a responsibil- had those that had come be- Hunting Ground” through a film, but that doesn’t mean the and doing the same with your ity, too, to hold their school fore us. So we knew it wasn’t coincidence when the film- work is over. And so we don’t fellow students here at Notre accountable.” just a problem for us, we knew maker visited UNC’s campus want it to just be screened on Dame. To that end, Pino she said it would continue to be a prob- to promote his documentary campuses and then just to say “We’ve heard a lot of survi- she saw a vital connection be- lem because it had already “The Invisible War.” that’s the end, but it needs to vors in the time we’ve been tween students but also faculty continued. “Kirby Dick was actually do- be a conversation starter” here say that as soon as they’ve and staff, whose institutional “Sexual assault preven- ing a tour with his previous Professor Abby Palko, as- come forward they’re quickly memory far exceeds that of tion requires a community movie on military sexual vio- sociate director of the gender shamed or ostracized. They students who only spend four of students that are on the lence, and one of my residents studies department, said she don’t want to go by certain years on campus. The com- ground, but also those who when I was an RA went to the as a faculty member and her [dorms] because they’re made munication of past and pres- have left and have much more screening and said, ‘You have students felt unsure of how to feel uncomfortable. I really ent individuals involved in the experience.” to listen to what’s happening to best go about combatting think that supporting survi- University community would to my RA. She’s in the [New a campus culture that allows vors when they come forward, allow for expedited change Contact Margaret Hynds at York Times], you should read sexual assault to happen. and also doing little things and a sense that victims are [email protected]

Nevarre Intermediate Center. the State of Indiana’s rates, grade level and in South Bend it S tigler, who helped tutor and Schools “We seek to provide resources Payne said. is 60 percent.” read to local fourth graders, said Cn o tinued from page 1 through tutoring and teacher “In the State of Indiana only Payne said it is important to it was one of the most rewarding assistants, a pen pal program 41 percent of students receive focus on the strengths of Saint experiences of her life. works primarily with local with fourth-graders and donat- free or reduced lunch in South Mary’s students and share “The kids are so excited, you Title I schools to strengthen ing uniforms and school sup- Bend that number is 60 percent. those strengths to make the lo- wouldn’t believe how happy the schools and local commu- plies,” Payne said. In addition to that, in the State cal schools and community they are just to see us walk in the nity. Two primary partners are In the South Bend area, there of Indiana, 75 percent of stu- stronger. door. For me, the best moment Harrison Primary Center and are more students in need than dents are achieving at or above Juniors Jade Johnson, was when a girl said she wanted Miranda Reed and sophomore to go to college because we were P aid Advertisement Alexis Stigler have participated there,” Stigler said. in the CAT Program and shared Payne said the volunteers their unique experiences. have a lot of fun in the CAT Johnson said participants in Program, but also all come to- the CAT Program serve as con- gether to discuss problems they sistent and positive influences might be facing. in the students’ lives. “All of the CAT Program par- “You know that the consis- ticipants come together to talk tency you’re giving them makes about their experiences, cel- them hopeful,” Johnson said “I ebrate, vent and think about tutored the same girl over the different issues that might be course of a year, and when she affecting their students,” Payne started coming in she was un- said. “It is not just about pro- able to finish any homework be- viding resources. We also talk forehand. I saw a drastic change about what more we can do to in her ability to learn. By the end impact change.” of the year, she was completing Payne said Saint Mary’s wom- a majority of her homework on en should consider how they can her own and was even on the create long-lasting, sustainable honor roll.” change and also focus on consid- Reed said the best part of the ering how to best help students experience was being able to see who need immediate help. how much the kids come into The Justice Friday lecture se- themselves, develop confidence ries takes place every Friday and focus on their risk taking from 12 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. in abilities. Conference Room A and B of the “I was a teacher’s assistant Student Center. last year, and I loved being able to give kids who need it one-on- Contact Allison Sanchez at one attention,” Reed said. [email protected]

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were awkward to type on and some carriers E ntitled to Courtney Phelan charged per symbol, texting shortcuts were V iewpoint Columnist useful. Some common ones included “u” in- stead of “you,” “b4” instead of “before,” “y” reform M oving into a new dorm, starting classes, instead of “why,” as well as acronyms like “brb” and going to the ever-present “syllabooze for “be right back,” “g2g” for “got to go” and the Matthew McKenna week” parties make syllabus week a time full of now-devoid-of-meaning “lol” for “laughing out N ews Writer new people and new connections. In honor of loud,” as well as simply leaving out vowels or making new connections — and possibly new punctuation. “Snding a text 2 some1 like this romantic connections — this column is written was ttly ok bc every1 had a flip phone n it was I t’s time to have a serious and realistic discussion about for all the students out there who are about to harder 2 type all the letters.” entitlement reform. Everyone agrees entitlement pro- send that first flirty text. But according to Pew Research, two-thirds grams, which refer to governmental aid programs such as Believe it or not, I have received one or two of Americans reported owning a smartphone Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security and unemployment flirty texts in my day. Some texts that I’ve in 2015. The most popular smartphones, such benefits, will have long-term effects on our economy and opened have led the way to wonderful con- as the iPhone and Samsung Galaxy lines, now society. Nonetheless, this consensus isn’t able to keep en- versations and strong feelings. Others have come with a full QWERTY keyboard on the titlement programs from halting discussion for political made me regret that I ever spoke to a person touch screen that easily allows users to type reasons. If, as a country, we take a step back, we’ll find no who would text another person like that. While full words and add in punctuation. They also one is as far away from a compromise as it can sometimes there are plenty of possible things that you come with autocapitalization, autocorrection appear. can send to a girl to make her throw her phone and spellcheck turned on. This means that Entitlement reform is not a sexy topic for anyone who across the room, one of the easiest ways to people who send a text from and iPhone that is currently campaigning or plans to do so in the future. incite that reaction is to send a text with bad reads “hey bby wassup? u going 2 go out 2nite?” If a candidate or official includes it as a speaking point, grammar. have actively changed their phone’s settings so they run the risk of alienating moderates who may read it I’ve spoken with many female and male that they can talk like that. as cruel or irresponsible. No one wants to make Grandma friends about this, and even those who aren’t Grammar is not an arbitrary set of rules have to work until she’s 80. No one wants the government English majors agree that someone with aw- imposed on English speakers to give us some- to subsidize laziness. These are both obvious injustices ful grammar — meaning they ignore or mis- thing to do in third grade or make non-native that should not be instituted. Why do people still propose use punctuation and capitalization and/or English speakers feel bad. It simply facilitates them during any discussion about unemployment benefits spell things completely wrong — often isn’t sentences to make the meaning clear. Any and social security? The problem stems from the way we someone you want to text back. Why? Because student who attends the University or Notre think about differences of opinion among ourselves and when you’re communicating exclusively Dame, Saint Mary’s College or Holy Cross among our leaders. though words and letters, every symbol counts. College already knows this, and has already As informed, morally conscious voters, we all want Whether or not the sender or receiver is aware had to demonstrate a thorough understand- what’s best for the country, both in the present and the of it, letters and punctuation marks affect the ing of grammar, writing and communication future. If entitlement programs continue in their current tone and meaning of the message and will af- to gain entry into one of these institutions, as form, it is estimated the Social Security trust funds will fect how well it is received. And usually, a mes- well as remain in good academic standing. run out by the year 2037 and Medicare will run out as soon sage “were u talk like this lol,” will be poorly So when you send someone “hey gurl, u n as 2026. These programs must be tailored to shoulder the received haha. The sender seems lazy. The you’re friends wanna come over 4 some fun costs of a country with an aging population. At the same sender seems stupid. The sender seems like 2nite lol,” you might as well erase that text and time, these programs should not be cut altogether. I don’t he doesn’t even care enough about the recipi- say, “Hey, I just want to let you know that I’m want to live in a society that deprives the needy of the aid ent to re-read his text before he sends it. The someone who thinks trying to write properly is they sorely need. sender seems like someone you don’t want to below him. I don’t try my best.” The political discussion need not be framed as a struggle talk with. Or “I’m the type of guy who can’t make the between two factions fighting for financial recklessness (Before I go too far, I want to make a brief effort to type out ‘you’ instead of ‘u,’ so you can and the deprivation of basic needs for the less fortunate. clarification. This column is not directed at definitely trust that I won’t make a genuine ef- We as a society must first prioritize reaching an ideological people without smartphones whose keypads fort in this friendship.” consensus about what we want our entitlement programs are difficult to type full sentences with. Nor Or “I’m the type of girl who choses to do to provide to those that need them. While differences in is this column directed at people with dis- things incorrectly when I know how to do the opinion exist in this area as well, they are smaller than abilities, people who genuinely struggle with right thing. I’ll probably keep this attitude it initially appears when one undertakes a discussion of grammar and spelling, people who speak and when we’re having a fight. Won’t that be fun?” entitlement reform. Morally conscious individuals must write in a non-standard English dialect, people Or “Hey, I can’t remember the difference support legislation that helps those who are less fortunate who make occasional mistakes and typos, between your and you’re. I probably won’t re- as long as this legislation is practical. English language learners, or any other person member your birthday or your favorite food It is ill-advised to enact aid programs so abstract they who has a valid reason for using shortcuts or either lol.” cannot benefit people with real needs. Funding should not typing perfectly. This column is directed Or “Hey, last semester I spent weeks re- always be a consideration. However, money should not be at people with iPhones or Samsung Galaxies, wording my central arguments and checking the primary consideration when crafting aid programs. who know how to employ proper grammar, use my punctuation to submit a beautifully-written Only after reaching a consensus about the intent of the it consistently in their academic or other writ- essay for a professor I really respected. But I reform should the debate turn to an examination of what is ings, who had a quality education that includ- definitely don’t respect you. Lol.” practical. Experts have valuable information to contribute ing language arts classes and Type-to-Learn to the formation of the entitlement programs of the future. software, and who still make the active choice Courtney Phelan is a junior English major living It’s nonsensical to say we need to cut entitlement programs to type like they don’t know how to. In short, in Le Mans Hall. She can be contacted at cphela01@ because they’re going to fail or we can’t pay for them. this column is directed at the students of Notre saintmarys.edu There is an intersection between the ideological and the Dame.) The views expressed in this column are those of the practical where true good is possible. We must first consid- Back in they day, when flip phone keypads author and not necessarily those of The Observer. er the abstract and then the practical, or we risk eliminat- ing a solution that will help those in need. Cost should only constrict aid under the most necessary conditions. The government should have avenues to help those who can’t help themselves. It is our obligation as a society to de- termine the most aid we are able to provide in a financially responsible manner and then enact policy thwat is consis- tent with this discovery. Something must be done, and it Submit a Letter to the Editor falls on our shoulders to do it. While real world problems call for solutions that apply to the real world, we cannot ­­­­ allow financial consideration to dominate the discussion and prevent meaningful reform.reform and prevent mean- Email [email protected] ingful reform.

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I came to campus [last] weekend excited for a work in the first place. privileged to work closely with students lead- football came; I left uplifted by the spirit of the I’ll always be grateful to my Notre Dame edu- ing ND Fighting NTDs into the future. I invite Fighting Irish that extends beyond Notre Dame cation for instilling in me “a disciplined sensi- all current students interested in global health, stadium. bility to the poverty, injustice and oppression international development and social justice to After taking Fr. Tom Streit’s Common Human that burden the lives of so many,” as our mis- join them at their club meetings. I also encour- Diseases class freshman year, I co-founded ND sion statement decrees. “The aim is to create a age Notre Dame students to take END7’s advoca- Fighting NTDs, the first university club dedicat- sense of human solidarity and concern for the cy action urging the United Nations to prioritize ed to supporting the global effort to control and common good that will bear fruit as learning NTDs in the Sustainable Development Goals at eliminate neglected tropical diseases — parasit- becomes service to justice,” it continues, and I www.end7.org/ND-Action ic and bacterial diseases that disable and disfig- can say with gratitude that I’ve seen this “bear Attending a club meeting, signing a petition, ure 1.4 billion people worldwide despite costing fruit” in hundreds of Notre Dame students who organizing a fundraiser — these are small steps just pennies to treat and prevent. After gradu- have supported the effort to end the unneces- that could lead you down a path towards a new ation, I joined the team of the END7 campaign sary suffering caused by NTDs through research, passion. You might not know where your Notre at the Global Network for Neglected Tropical education, advocacy and fundraising over the Dame education will lead, but I hope you bring Diseases to bring new universities into the fight past six years. The 96 students who signed up to the Fighting Irish spirit with you. against NTDs. I’ve presented at more than 50 get involved after my presentation in their class Go Irish. schools over the past two years, but there’s noth- Monday make me confident this is an Irish tradi- ing like a trip back to ND — and a presentation tion that will continue until we’ve won the fight Emily Conron to the newest class of Common Human Diseases against NTDs. class of 2013 students — to remind me what got me into this My time as a student here is over, but I am Sept. 10 N otre Dame Football needs a Hail Mary

I had the pleasure of enjoying last Saturday’s vic- traffic safety via Sgt. Tim McCarthy. Last Saturday, of a pregame prayer at all future games. I am in- tory over the Longhorns from a seat inside Notre recognition was also appropriately heaped on Fr. trigued to see Fr. John Jenkins express in recent Dame Stadium. While it was my first home game in Ted Hesburgh and our military through aircraft days that the Fighting Irish teams will always re- the Kelly era, I’ve been attending games since my flyover, yet nowhere was even a brief prayer offered tain their amateur status in the face of mounting first campus visit as a high school senior in the fall other than those undoubtedly spoken in silence by pressure for collegiate athletics to shift to a semi- of 1984. The experience of a high profile game at faithful fans and players from both sides. In fact, pro structure. I would love to see Jenkins exercise Notre Dame is one of a kind. the acknowledgement of Hesburgh involved the that same leadership in his professional status Upon further reflection in the ensuing days, secular “moment of silence” rather than a heartfelt as priest to spread the Gospel from Notre Dame’s there is one noteworthy element that is missing prayer from one of his Holy Cross brothers. greatest stage. from the game day experience — a pregame prayer. I am typically not one to stand on a soapbox The game day public address programming covers at all, regarding public prayer or anything else. Dan Janick many bases, including honors to our country, other However, in this case, I sincerely request class of 1989 Notre Dame athletic teams past and present and that the administration consider the inclusion Sept. 11

Student Cartoon | Emily koykka 8 The observer | monday, SEPTEMBER 14, 2015 | ndsmcobserver.com

By ERIN McAULIFFE controversial and provocative pop star in celebrating your appearance if you with cuts of all five members dancing S enior Scene Writer and the entire genre evolved with her should feel inclined to get gussied up. to the “I’m worth it” chorus in front of into this stage of experimentation and She wants to look nice, she wants to be scrolling stocks on a Wall Street tele- G irls and pop music are no longer boundary pushing. admired and she wants to be wanted. screen because they can. here to arouse visions of pillow fights She doesn’t need any of that, but she’s The lyrics echo the empowerment and sleepovers; they are here to arouse. Demi Lovato — “Cool for the proud to be yours because, hey, you’re they feel from their recognized sense of The genre no longer pertains to tweens Summer” A$AP Rocky. worth: “I might give me to you,” “I don’t kissing posters of Jesse McCartney or W hen Demi Lovato’s single was ac- wanna waste my time,” and “I’ll tell you people turning their Spotify profile cused of ripping off Katy Perry’s “I Hailee Steinfeld — “Love Myself” what to do.” These girls are it. Follow to private whilst they “indulge” in ra- Kissed a Girl,” she responded perfectly. “I love me,” Hailee Steinfeld belts out. their lead. dio singles. Pop music is becoming an “I think more than one female artist She is not insecure or looking to others all-encompassing genre as artists ex- can kiss a girl and like it,” she tweeted, for approval, validation or even to get Carly Rae Jepsen — “Run Away With periment with electronic synths, col- along with the winking face emoji. down. “I know how to scream my own Me” laborations and contentious lyrics. The accusation and response show name / Gonna love myself, no, I don’t Jepsen repeats, “Oh baby, take me This discovery phase of pop music that although some may not be ready need anybody else,” echoes the rallying to the feeling,” repeatedly during this has artists bringing personal discovery for it, mainstream pop music is ventur- cry of which every teen girl should take song, demanding what she desires. to their music as both an outlet and ve- ing into new (yet not new) territory. heed. She also lets us know, “I’ll be your hicle to challenge conventions around “There’s nobody in the pop industry Lena Dunham acknowledged this hero, I’m winning.” Which is true and female eroticism. Artists are address- that says, ‘Don’t f**k with me,’” Lovato in an Instagram post: “I love this song also speaks to the state of pop music. ing topics like female self-love and mu- told Ryan Seacrest. “There’s Rihanna [...] and I wish it had existed for teenage Whereas “Call Me Maybe” was over- tual pleasure in their verses and setting and Nicki Minaj. Those two women, me. It would have eradicated so much played and over-parodied, Pitchfork them to classically catchy but explor- they’re like, ‘I’ll kick your f*****g a**.’ shame.” awarded Jepsen’s recent release — col- atory beats. As a result, these empow- And that’s the thing. I’m totally that, Steinfield’s mantra of not needing laborated on by the likes of Vampire ering self-mantras are getting radio but in pop music. Not that they’re not anyone else leaves room for her to want Weekend’s Rostam Batmanglij, Sia rotation. pop music, but it’s just kind of a differ- somebody, but also acknowledges her and Jack Antonoff — a 7.4 and The Five songs currently topping the pop ent world.” freedom to feel loved “anytime that she Observer’s Scene writer Matt Munhall’s charts, all by female artists, involve The mantra in “Cool for the likes” — and that in it of itself is highly current bio reads, “Carly Rae Jepsen this process of self-discovery enabling Summer” of “Tell me if it’s wrong, tell underrated. She also states that she is and ‘Inherent Vice’ are the only things self-worth and vice versa. Although me if it’s right, I don’t care” encour- going to put her body first, something he likes.” each artist fittingly approaches this ages communication, mutual consent women don’t always feel like they can In an important move, I took all the all-encompassing ideal in her own way, and the removal of embarrassment or or should do — but is something they lyrics I pulled from each song and they all push the limits of what is “O.K. offense at the idea of speaking up. It is should always do. formed this gloriously empowering for radio.” It is easy enough to censor empowering and a great message that The fact that her first single, hot off conglomerate: cuss words out of rap songs with dele- should never have been called into her role in “Pitch Perfect 2,” tackled “Tell me if it’s wrong, tell me if it’s tions and homophones; however, delet- question or thought of as “controver- female self-love shows where the in- right, I don’t care. I’m 14 carat. I LOVE ing lyrics from these songs, not because sial” when singles like “Freak of the dustry is heading if it stays fronted by ME. I know how to scream my own they involve vulgarity, but because they Week” frequent my local stations. fearless, young pop stars like Steinfeld. name. Gonna love myself, no, I don’t are overtly sensual would be a contro- need anybody else. Give it to me, I’m versy in itself. The climaxes of theses Selena Gomez — “Good for You” Fifth Harmony — “Worth It” worth it. I might give me to you. I don’t anthems require the necessary build- “ I’m 14 carat.” Selena Gomez does not “ Give it to me I’m worth it.” The mot- wanna waste my time. I’ll tell you what up and full address of their desires. mess around: She knows her self-worth to. The group’s music video depicts the to do. Oh baby, take me to the feeling. It’s sort of like how Miley Cyrus — and she straight up tells you she is pre- five women in aS pice Girl-esque fash- I’ll be your hero, I’m winning.” hot off the power move of dropping the cious gold. However, she will dress up ion. They are all staged in separate lo- YAS. We’re ALL winning. surprise free album “Miley Cyrus & Her and look good if she wants to. Not even cations with one man who acts either Dead Petz” — deserted her “goody two- Beyoncé can “wake up like this” and as an equal or their shoe shiner, assis- Contact Erin McAuliffe at shoes” pop star persona to become a feel fulfilled everyday — there is value tant, driver, etc. This is interspersed [email protected]

SUSAN ZHU | The Observer NOTRE DAME 34, VIRGINIA 27 | MONDAY, september 14, 2015 | ndsmcobserver.com Undefeated, not unscathed Irish steal last-second win from Virginia, but Zaire lost for season with fractured ankle

CAITLYN JORDAN | The Observer Irish junior receiver Will Fuller hauls in the game-winning touchdown reception with 12 seconds left to push Notre Dame past Virginia 34-27 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Virginia, on Saturday. The Irish twice led by double digits but needed a late-game drive led by sophomore quarterback DeShone Kizer to top the unranked Cavaliers.

Defensive mistakes By BRIAN PLAMONDON 34-27. “I know our kids are celebrat- Kizer steps up after Sports Writer Kizer, a sophomore who ing a win and they’re happy, against Cavaliers came on in the third quar- but they lost a kid that they Zaire injury to lead CARLOTTEH SVILLE, Va. ter when junior Malik Zaire feel really strongly about in need to be addressed — It didn’t matter that No. left the game with an injured the locker room. Notre Dame to win 9 Notre Dame had blown a ankle, led the Irish methodi- “DeShone’s now got to run By MARY GREEN Brian Plamondon 12-point fourth quarter lead. cally down the field during our football team, and we feel Assistant Managing Editor Sports Writer It didn’t matter that its start- the last 1:54 of the game and good about it.” ing quarterback was going to capped the drive with a 39- Notre Dame (2-0) will now CARLOTTEH SVILLE, Va. — CARLOTTEH SVILLE, Va. — be sidelined for the rest of the yard strike to the junior Fuller turn the offense over to Kizer, After Saturday’s game, Notre After surviving Virginia, a lot of season. All that mattered was with 12 seconds remaining on who actually threw his first Dame’s victorious quarterback questions surround the Notre that, for the moment, Notre the clock. Emotions were not career touchdown pass for stepped to the podium to meet Dame offense, most notably its Dame’s season was saved. all positive for Notre Dame, the Irish in the first quarter as with the media. He answered inefficiency on third down, the As dusk settled in at Scott however, as head coach Brian the holder for a fake field goal. reporters’ questions with ease new face at quarterback and Stadium in Charlottesville, Kelly announced after the Kizer connected with junior and poise, as if he had gone the inability of the offensive Virginia, on Saturday, back- game Zaire would miss the tight end Durham Smythe on through this process a hundred line to give the quarterback, up quarterback DeShone remainder of the season with a shovel pass for a seven-yard times before, and his responses whoever that may be, much Kizer’s pass found receiver a fractured ankle. score, opening the scoring at revealed a confidence that was time in the pocket. At the end Will Fuller’s arms as the Irish “We’re happy we won, but the 9:29 mark. difficult to doubt. of the day, however, the offense avoided an upset in the last we lost Malik who’s a very im- The problem for Notre Dame put up 34 points. The defense seconds to beat Virginia, portant guy to us,” Kelly said. see EMOTION PAGE 2 was the man speaking wasn’t is the biggest question mark for junior Malik Zaire, the undis- the Irish moving forward. puted starter headed into the After holding Texas to just summer, the one who knew the 153 yards last week, the Irish reins were his before fall camp defense looked like an entirely even opened. different unit Saturday, allow- Player of the game Q Uote of the game Instead, it was sophomore ing the Cavaliers to put up 416 DeShone Kizer, the player who yards. The squad’s showing will have to step in for the Irish against Virginia brought back Will Fuller now that Zaire is out for the memories of the second half “He has a fractured season with a fractured ankle. of the 2014 season and Notre Irish junior receiver ankle and is out for After sitting out his fresh- Dame’s defensive struggles man year behind Zaire and for- without leader Joe Schmidt. When the Irish needed a big play most, down the season.” mer Irish quarterback Everett Schmidt is back, and so is every 14-12 in the third quarter and 27-26 in the Irish head coach Brian Kelly detailed Golson, Kizer saw the first plays key player except the injured closing seconds, Fuller delivered, getting the extent of junior quarterback Malik of his collegiate career Sept. 5 behind the Cavaliers defense to haul in Zaire’s third-quarter injury before naming see MISTAKES PAGE 3 59- and 39-yard touchdown receptions. sophomore DeShone Kizer the new starter. see KIZER PAGE 3 2 Tes h ob eRVER | Monday, september 14, 2015 | ndsmcobserver.com Insider R eport Card Quarterbacks B Even before his injury in the third quarter, Malik Zaire was hardly having a solid game, completing just seven of his 18 pass attempts for 115 yards, a far cry from 19-of-22 and 313- yard performance against Texas. DeShone Kizer struggled in his first series but came through when it was needed most with a 39-yard bomb to Will Fuller to take the late victory. R kunning Bac s C .J. Prosise generated most of Notre Dame’s offense in the A- early part of the game, his first career start at running back. The senior collected 155 yards on 17 carries, including a touchdown right after Kizer entered the game. Zaire also provided a spark for the run game, picking up 90 yards on 10 carries. Receivers Will Fuller twice returned the advantage to Notre Dame B+ when Virginia led, first in the third quarter with a 59-yard touchdown from Zaire and then with 12 seconds left on the 39-yard throw from Kizer. However, too many dropped passes kept the corps as a whole from a higher score. O ffensive line The line started strong at the beginning of the game as the B run game flourished. However, rush production dwindled later in the game, and Notre Dame failed to convert a single third down on 10 attempts, even on short-yardage situations. D efensive LIne The Irish defensive line gave up just 127 rushing yards but C+ also two scores on the ground, the final two that propelled Virginia to its lead late in the game. After four sacks last week, Notre Dame managed just one Saturday — and that CAITLYN JORDAN | The Observer came from a cornerback. Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer drops back to pass during Notre Dame’s 34-27 win over Virginia at Scott Stadium on Saturday. The sophomore threw two touchdown passes, including the game winner. linebackers It wasn’t a bad performance for the linebackers, but it wasn’t there with the pass defense that friends and family members, B- a good one either. Jaylon Smith led the game with 11 tackles, E motion we’ll have to clean up,” Kelly finishing with 156 yards on 17 two-and-a-half for loss, but stark mismatches burned the Continued from page 1 said. “But it’s correctable things. carries. Irish at times. We just didn’t play the ball very “At this point I feel like I can “We felt pretty good as long as well in the air, and we made do anything in the position,” defensive backs we were in the right position,” some really silly mistakes.” Prosise said regarding his tran- Elijah Shumate and KeiVarae Russell combined for 20 Kelly said of the fake. “It was in The Irish were first on the sition from slot receiver. “I have C- tackles and Notre Dame’s lone sack, but the secondary also our strike zone area where we board in the second half, with been very comfortable in it now. got burned by Cavalier receivers for 289 yards, 122 in the could run it.” Zaire finding Fuller for 59 yards, At first it was hard moving into crucial fourth quarter, and two receiving touchdowns. Virginia (0-2) struggled the duo’s second touchdown something new, but now I think mightily to move the ball in the pass of more than 50 yards I’ve got what I need to succeed s pecial teams first quarter. TheC avaliers were on the season. That would be in the position.” Tyler Newsome boomed seven punts for 427 total yards — a out-gained 154 yards to 28 by Zaire’s last long completion, While Prosise was the focal B+ 61-yard average that backed the Cavaliers up well inside Notre Dame, while only picking though, as he went down on the point of the Irish offense, Johns their own territory and kept them off the board at times. The up one first down compared to next Irish offensive possession led the Cavaliers. He responded return game was far from stellar, but C.J. Sanders returned a nine for the Irish. Notre Dame while being tackled after a quar- to Prosise’s touchdown with a third-quarter punt 30 yards to help set up a three-play touch- had troubles of its own, stalling terback draw. rushing score of his own from down drive. in Cavalier territory and set- The loss of Zaire now leaves four yards out. Two possessions tling for two field goals to push the Irish without their start- later, he found sophomore re- coaching its lead to 12-0 after 15 minutes ing quarterback as well as their ceiver Ryan Santoro on third- However Brian VanGorder prepared for the game, the of play. Moving the chains on starting running back, as junior and-15 for a 34-yard strike that B- Irish defense looked like it had no clue what it was doing in third down became a consistent Tarean Folston tore his ACL in set Virginia up at the Notre the second half, leaving wide-open targets and setting up problem for Notre Dame, as it last week’s rout of Texas. Despite Dame two-yard line. Junior run- blatant mismatches. However, credit goes to the playcalling finished the day 0-for-10. those injuries, Kelly says the ning back Albert Reid polished trio that directed to DeShone Kizer’s strengths late in the “Some credit goes to Virginia,” Irish still have the depth to con- off that drive, giving Virginia a game to earn the victory. Kelly said of Notre Dame’s fu- tinue to pursue their goals. 27-26 lead and setting the stage tility in that department. “I “Heck yeah,” Kelly said when for Notre Dame’s game-win- thought they did a good job of asked if his team could still be ning drive. O verall GPA: 2.85 (B/B-) defending us on third and short, successful. “Those are difficult On the final drive, Kizer was but it is unacceptable to be that injuries [to Folston and Zaire], 5-for-7 passing for 76 yards and The Irish got off to a hot start in what looked to be a second straight blow- ineffective on third downs.” no question. But we have a lot also picked up four yards in a out win. However, the Cavaliers pulled together to expose huge problems The Irish passing game was of really good players around fourth-and-2 situation. No play in the Notre Dame defense that almost cost the team its second game of stagnant for most of the first [Kizer]. DeShone doesn’t have to was bigger, however, than the the season. While the trio of C.J. Prosise, Will Fuller and DeShone Kizer half, too, with Zaire totaling win it himself. So as long as we game-clinching bomb to Fuller, ultimately teamed up to steal the road win, the Irish were hardly un- 38 yards on 5-of-13 passing. can continue to support him. who found himself behind the scathed, losing Malik Zaire for the season with an ankle fracture. Virginia junior quarterback “ … If we can play better secondary for the second time Matt Johns, on the other hand, defense and we can support in the game. looked comfortable all game as DeShone, we can be the kind of “Hopefully they keep play- the Irish lacked much of a pass football team we hope to be.” ing me this way, and I’m going rush. Johns was 26-of-38 for 289 The pressure on Kizer was to keep taking advantage of it,” Play of the game yards on the day, including a mitigated with the help of se- Fuller said. 42-yard pass to junior receiver nior running back C.J. Prosise The Irish will return home to Keeon Johnson on a trick play in the backfield. On the first face their first ranked foe of the that had Johns originally line up play following Zaire’s injury, season when they welcome No. D eshone Kizer throws a 39-yard touchdown to Will Fuller at receiver. That score gave the Prosise scampered 24 yards vir- 14 Georgia Tech to Notre Dame Cavaliers their first lead of the tually untouched to put the Irish Stadium on Saturday at 3:30 Irish fans were prepared to put their trust on the right arm of sophomore game at 14-12 with 3:04 left to up 26-14 near the end of the p.m. quarterback DeShone Kizer, and he delivered with 12 seconds left, find- play in the first half. third quarter. The Petersburg, ing junior receiver Will Fuller for the game-winning, and potentially “We were frustrated with Virginia native had a career Contact Brian Plamondon at season-saving, touchdown to beat the Cavaliers. some things that happened out game in front of more than 30 [email protected] Insider ndsmcobserver.com | MONDAY, september 14, 2015 | The Observer 3

Kizer said. “I go to bed the second-and-nine from the Kizer night before a game prepar- Cavalier 39-yard line with 19 Continued from PAGE 1 ing for that to happen, and I seconds left. Sc oring Summary just kind of blanked. It was At that point, however, against Texas, when Zaire’s 19- time to play football, and that’s Kizer said he was just think- st nd rd th of-22, 313-yard and three-score the only way I can look at it. I ing about getting in field-goal 1 2 3 4 Total performance helped open up a wasn’t going to be the guy to range to help Notre Dame to 12 0 14 8 34 virtually insurmountable lead come in and lose a game for three points instead of seven. over the Longhorns. In that the Irish. I prepare way too However, he found Fuller in game, the home crowd and the much for me not to give my all stride breaking outside along 0 14 0 13 27 score were on Kizer’s side, the during a game.” the left sideline for a deep type of environment any coach Right before the new quar- bomb that all but secured the 1 NOTRE DAME 6, virginia 0 would want his quarterback to terback entered the game, sev- win for the Irish and broke the Durham Smythe 7-yard pass from DeShone Kizer have for his first snaps. eral teammates and coaches hearts of the Cavaliers. (2-point conversion failed) But Saturday’s environ- talked to him to pump up his “With 20 seconds left you ex- 9:29 remaining ment against the Cavaliers confidence. However, he said pect guys to play deep, you ex- Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 5:31 elapsed was far from that. Though one conversation in particular pect them to keep everything Notre Dame held a 19-14 lead, stood out, and not from a play- in front of them, so I didn’t NOTRE DAME 9, virginia 0 Virginia was starting to find er he’d be lining up with. necessarily think that was go- Justin Yoon 32-yard field goal holes in the Irish defense and “[Junior linebacker] Jaylon’s ing to be the right way to go,” 3:09 remaining make a comeback in a game [Smith’s] words really stuck Kizer said. “I keyed on the cor- Drive: Nine plays, 55 yards, 4:21 elapsed that at first looked like another with me. He said he trusted ner, and the corner drove the blowout win. me,” Kizer said. “Jaylon doesn’t route, and Will Fuller’s speed NOTRE DAME 12, virginia 0 Then, in the middle of an say too much. He came up to is just unreal. He left the guy, Justin Yoon 45-yard field goal Irish drive in the final minutes me and said he trusted me and I put the ball out there for of the third quarter, officials and that we have to go win a him.” 0:03 remaining called for time as Zaire lay on game. We didn’t get the stop After the game, Kelly re- Drive: Six plays, 34 yards, 1:41 elapsed the ground, his teammates we needed and it was time for vealed Kizer had become his gathered around him, and me to take over. With that in new starter as a result of Zaire’s 2 NOTRE DAME 12, virginia 7 Kizer hastily began to warm up mind, there was no stopping injury, and he expressed con- Evan Butts 2-yard pass from Matt Johns (Frye kick) on the sidelines. As the junior the Irish.” fidence in a quarterback with 10:54 remaining was helped off the field and Kizer began the drive with just over a half of game experi- Drive: Eight plays, 75 yards, 4:13 elapsed later carted away to the locker an eight-yard pass to junior re- ence under his belt. room, the sophomore came in ceiver Will Fuller but followed “Certainly DeShone Kizer virginia 14, notre dame 12 and handed the ball off to se- it with two incompletions to doesn’t have the experience Keeon Johnson 42-yard pass from Johns (Frye kick) nior running back C.J. Prosise bring up fourth-and-two. The that Malik has, but we can run 3:04 remaining for a 24-yard score, and Notre Irish called for time, and Kizer our offense through DeShone,” Drive: Seven plays, 75 yards, 3:33 elapsed Dame padded its lead at 26-14. came out of the break with a Kelly said. “He has a lot of However, the fourth quar- quarterback draw straight up weapons around him, and we 3 NOTRE DAME 19, Virginia 14 ter was all Virginia as the the middle for four yards to saw that tonight. He has a run- Will Fuller 59-yard pass from Malik Zaire (Yoon kick) Cavaliers scored two consecu- keep Notre Dame’s hopes alive. ning back and receivers. We tive touchdowns while the “I knew it was going to be just have to balance the of- 7:04 remaining Drive: One play, 59 yards, 0:08 elapsed Irish collected just one first tough,” he said of the play. fense and do the things that down in their two drives. “Those guys came out to play he is capable of doing. Teams The crowd at Scott Stadium today. I knew it was going to be have to overcome injuries. NOTRE DAME 26, virginia 14 C.J. Prosise 24-yard run (Yoon kick) was raucous, and the students a tight hole. It wasn’t necessar- “It is unfortunate, but it is had lined up on the lawn, ready ily the longest run in the world. what it is, and we will find a 0:54 remaining to rush the field, when Kizer I knew if I just fell over I could way to put it together so we can Drive: Three plays, 45 yards, 1:02 elapsed led the offense out for one final hopefully get to the mark.” win games with DeShone Kizer push with 1:54 left and down The Irish pushed down as our starting quarterback.” 4 NOTRE DAME 26, virginia 21 27-26. the field with passes to ju- Matt Johns 4-yard run (Frye kick) “Not much went through my nior receiver Corey Robinson Contact Mary Green at 13:42 remaining mind, it was kind of funny,” and Prosise before facing [email protected] Drive: Six plays, 75 yards, 2:12 elapsed V irginia 27, NOTRE DAME 26 however. Notre Dame’s sec- open near the end zone. Albert Reid 1-yard run (2-point conversion failed) Mistakes ondary could not make plays, And yet, all is not lost for the Continued from page 1 looking lost at times and let- Irish defense. The unit held 1:54 remaining Drive: 13 plays, 80 yards, 6:01 elapsed ting receivers behind it on its own when Virginia tried Jarron Jones. After a perfor- multiple occasions. to run in between the tackles mance like this against a mid- Cole Luke, Max Redfield, and forced Notre Dame’s first N otre dame 34, Virginia 27 Will Fuller 39-yard pass from Kizer (Torii Hunter Jr. pass dling Virginia offense, there James Onwualu and Russell all turnover of the young sea- from Kizer for 2-point conversion) aren’t many excuses for the blew coverages for the Irish. son. Junior linebacker Jaylon Irish. A lot of times this didn’t Smith, for his part, continues 0:12 remaining The majority of Notre hurt Notre Dame, as Johns to impress. Drive: Eight plays, 80 yards, 1:42 elapsed Dame’s struggles Saturday overthrew receivers on his This Irish defense has the centered on its pass defense. It fair share of pass attempts. talent and the leadership starts up front, where the Irish Against a better team, howev- necessary to compete for a didn’t have a single quarter- er, those kinds of mistakes in championship. Maybe holding S tatistics back hurry all game compared the secondary will come back every opponent to three points to eight against Texas. Their to haunt Notre Dame. and 163 yards like Texas is un- lone sack was on a cornerback Irish head coach Brian Kelly realistic, but it can and should blitz courtesy of KeiVarae called the mistakes “correct- play better than it did against Rushing yards Russell that resulted in a fum- able” and thinks they can be Virginia. 253 ble recovered by Notre Dame. cleaned up in time for the up- With Texas as the blueprint, Even if a team has a stout coming game against Georgia the Notre Dame defense needs 127 secondary, there needs to be Tech. If you’re an Irish fan, you to forget all about Virginia pressure generated up front. had better hope so. and move on. With the of- Passing yards Notre Dame boasts bona In addition, Notre Dame fense facing questions of its 207 fide NFL prospects in pass- struggled against any and all own, the veteran defense must rushers Sheldon Day and Isaac forms of trickery the Cavaliers step up and show that week 289 Rochell, and yet neither could threw its way. Virginia ran one wasn’t just a mirage. If get to junior Cavaliers quar- multiple jet sweeps that net- not, the Irish could be in for a terback Matt Johns with any ted good chunks of yardage, long season breaking in a new consistency. That doesn’t bode including one that went for 25 quarterback. well for a defensive line that yards. The most head-scratch- Follow us on Twitter. has to go up against the likes ing play for Notre Dame’s de- Contact Brian Plamondon at of Stanford tackle Kyle Murphy fense was failing to recognize [email protected] @ObserverSports and USC center Max Tuerk when Johns lined up at re- The views expressed in this later this season. ceiver — the Cavaliers quickly column are those of the author The defensive line shouldn’t pitched it to Johns, who found and not necessarily those of shoulder most of the blame, receiver Keeon Johnson wide The Observer. 4 Tes h ob eRVER | MONDAY, september 14, 2015 | ndsmcobserver.com Insider

CAITLYN JORDAN | The Observer Irish junior quarterback Malik Zaire is surrounded by trainers after fracturing his ankle during Notre Dame’s 34-27 win over Virginia on Saturday at Scott Stadium. Zaire threw for 115 yards and a touchdown in Charlottesville, Virginia, before going down with the season-ending injury near the end of the third quarter.

Thanks to a 39-yard touchdown from backup quarterback DeShone Kizer to junior receiver Will Fuller with 12 seconds left, the Irish NEARLY A CAvalier escaped Charlottesville, Virginia, with a 34-27 win over the Cavaliers. But Notre Dame lost junior starting quarterback Malik Zaire for the CATASTROPHE season to a broken ankle and twice squandered double-digit leads against Virginia after entering the matchup as the heavy favorites.

CAITLYN JORDAN | The Observer CAITLYN JORDAN | The Observer Junior receiver Will Fuller heads for the end zone Junior receiver Torii Hunter Jr. celebrates with during his 59-yard touchdown reception Saturday. teammates following a 2-point conversion.

CAITLYN JORDAN | The Observer CAITLYN JORDAN | The Observer Senior receiver Chris Brown lowers his head following a reception at Senior running back C.J. Prosise bursts through a gap during Saturday’s visit to Virginia. In his second Scott Stadium in Notre Dame’s 34-27 win Saturday. game at the position and his first start there, Prosise rushed for 155 yards and a touchdown. The observer | monday, SEPTEMBER 14, 2015 | ndsmcobserver.com 9

By KATHY MINKO City, I had a difficult time deciding menu prides itself on its maple pep- a bowl of sweet corn and salsa. S cene Writer what to order from the large menu. per bacon and tomato flatbread. While Granite City offers excellent Displaying options from a variety of Personally, I enjoy the Margherita food choices and a warm atmosphere, A mong a chain of restaurants just food “genres,” the menu adheres to pizza, with a blend of cheeses, fresh the restaurant prides itself most on its outside University Park Mall, the people with all sorts of diets. From tomatoes, basil and vinaigrette. drinks. With a selection of handcrafted American comfort-food restaurant gluten-free options — including the Aside from its pizzas, the restaurant beers and IPAs, Granite City does not Granite City sets its own precedence. “Granite City Reuben” and chopped prides itself on a plethora of options disappoint its consumers. Although I Serving meals within only 14 of the salad with chicken — to vegetarian for all palates. Serving tasty sandwich have yet to try the beverages — I’m not 50 states, Granite City presents itself alternatives and unique salad choices, and burger options, including its “Big 21, people — the restaurant is sure to as the ideal example of a “rare” res- Granite City offers fresh food for all to Show” Burger, topped with pulled quench its customers’ thirsts. taurant chain. Aside from its food, the enjoy. What’s more, they offer a kid’s pork and barbeque sauce, Granite City All in all, Granite City’s vast array joint exudes a casual, yet pristine, at- menu, which affords more than the appeals to those with a meatier taste. of fresh food, authentic drink and al- mosphere that any consumer can en- simple cheeseburger or chicken strips. Similarly, it offers an array of steak, luring atmosphere draws the people joy. Personally, I have waltzed into the Rather, it offers platters such as rigato- toppings or sides and a list of other of South Bend in each afternoon and establishment wearing a nice skirt to ni pasta and the pepperoni flatbread meats. Its specialties include the rib- night. Open for lunch, dinner and eat dinner with my roommate’s fam- pizza. eye, as well as the meatloaf — made drinks after that, the restaurant pro- ily. Other instances, however, have Offering American, Asian, Italian on ciabatta bread with sweet onion vides a clean, fun place for bonding. called for worn jeans with a short- and Mexican food choices, the restau- sauce. Furthermore, the restaurant Whether with a roommate’s family or sleeved t-shirt. No matter what the rant provides its customers with differ- allures seafood lovers, with options a first date, Granite City will surely de- occasion, Granite City’s environment ent tastes. Of these varieties, though, including grilled salmon and — my light all who visit. welcomes all, much like a Cheesecake I prefer the flatbread pizzas. These personal favorite — the fish taco trio. Factory or Houlihan’s. fire-roasted beauties come in an as- This Mexican-American treat consists Contact Kathy Minko at The first time I ate at Granite sortment of options. The restaurant’s of three tilapia-filled tacos, along with [email protected]

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Sports Authority NFL | packers 31, bears 23 A certain beauty in P ackers defeat Bears individual sports behind Rodgers’ three TDs

if anyone could be faster than Associated Press (knee) out for the season, the afternoon. He was 18 of 36 Alex Carson the man himself. I mean, Packers were quick to bring for 225 yards, with that late A ssociate Sports Editor think about it: what if some- CHICAGO — Aaron back Jones. interception by Matthews. one’s quicker than Usain Bolt Rodgers saw James Jones go “No disrespect to James, He also threw a 24-yard I t was all planned out next year? For a time period up for a one-handed touch- but I don’t think it was that touchdown to Martellus perfectly. that seems just quicker than down catch and experienced out of character,” Rodgers Bennett with 34 seconds left, I’d come in here today and the blink of an eye, someone a few flashbacks. said. “Like many other guys but Green Bay recovered the sound off on the weekend could have it in them. Like they had stepped back that have gone elsewhere and onside kick. at the U.S. Open, where the At the end of the day, no in time. come back, there is a comfort “Green Bay is a pretty good greatest women’s tennis player matter the specific discipline, Rodgers threw for three in this offense for guys who football team,” Fox said. “We the world has ever seen had individual sport is incredibly touchdowns, two to Jones, have flourished in it at times. were going to have to be near completed her most impres- compelling. As a kid, it was and the Green Bay Packers And I think that Jones is one flawless to beat them and sive accomplishment. about watching Tiger Woods beat Chicago 31-23 to spoil of those guys that really feels we didn’t quite reach that. I Except Friday afternoon, walk to the 18th, looking to John Fox’s debut as Bears comfortable on offense.” think there was a lot of posi- while I labored through the finish off another major final, coach Sunday afternoon. Randall Cobb, hampered tive things that we’ll be able end of the day, a funny thing or seeing Roger Federer cruise The Packers got all they late in the preseason by a to build on as a football team happened: Serena Williams to another win on the world’s coulwd handle from the sprained right shoulder, moving forward as we get lost. biggest stage, that remained rebuilding Bears but took had 38 yards receiving. He ready for Arizona.” The fact she lost maybe isn’t so mesmerizing. control down the stretch to caught a 5-yard touchdown Matt Forte ran for 141 yards the shocking part: She’s 33, That’s what this weekend beat them for the 10th time that made it 24-16 early in — 105 in the first half — and plays a sport that’s moderately was supposed to feel like — in 11 games, including the the fourth quarter, and Clay a touchdown. Alshon Jeffery fluky, and had all the pressure college football on one TV, his- postseason. Matthews sealed the win by caught five passes for 78 in the world on her shoulders tory at the tennis on the other. Rodgers improved to 13-3 intercepting Jay Cutler at the yards after missing the pre- as she pursued tennis’ first Serena was going to complete lifetime against Chicago. Green Bay 20 and returning season because of a left calf calendar grand slam since her slam, at 33, and cement The 2014 MVP completed 18 it 48 yards. injury. Robbie Gould kicked German Steffi Graf did it in her status as the greatest play- of 23 passes for 189 yards. Eddie Lacy ran for 85 three field goals to give him 1988. It was the perfect sce- er to ever compete. Jones, who spent seven yards and a late touchdown. 246 to surpass Kevin Butler nario for a let down. But of course, that didn’t seasons in Green Bay be- Julius Peppers chipped in as Chicago’s all-time leader. Instead, she lost to un- happen. Whatever it was, the fore signing with Oakland with 1 1/2 sacks for the four- Green Bay, which out- ranked Italian Roberta Vinci stage, the pressure, her op- last year, caught four passes time defending NFC North scored the Bears 93-31 over in a three-set shocker. ponent or, well, simply Drake’s for 51 yards. That included champions. two games last season and Had it been older sister appearance in the crowd, a one-handed grab on a 13- “This is our starting point. beat them at Soldier Field for Venus who took Serena out, there was something Friday yard score late in the first This is who we are as a team their 700th win, trailed 13-10 or perhaps second-seeded that kept Serena from what quarter that left Rodgers today,” coach Mike McCarthy at the half. Rodgers finished Simona Halep, we wouldn’t seemed like a date of destiny. flashing back to 2012, when said. “A lot of good things to a third-quarter drive with have batted much of an eye. Give full credit to Vinci. Jones led the league with 14 go off of, a lot of things we a 1-yard slant to Jones and Sure, it still would’ve been Despite losing Saturday’s final TD catches. can learn from.” Gould answered with a 44- a little surprising to see the to Flavia Pennetta, she booked He added a 1-yarder in the The Bears, essentially yard field goal, cutting it to world’s greatest player come her spot in history forever with third — a good start after be- starting over under Fox 17-16. so close to completing his- a stunning upset and a great ing released by the Raiders and new general manager Rodgers made it 24-16 tory without grabbing it, but post-match interview, where in the spring and by the New Ryan Pace after a five-win early in the fourth when he it at least would’ve felt like a her simple response of, “No,” York Giants on the final ros- season, kept this one close hit Cobb with a 5-yard pass, proper result. was the perfect one when ter cut. With Jordy Nelson though Cutler had a rough capping a 16-play drive. Vinci entered the tourna- asked what made her think ment with 300-to-1 odds of she could get the job done. NFL | BILLS 27, COLTS 14 winning it. A $10 bet on Vinci It was a result beyond on the morning of the semi- words. final would’ve netted you a Regardless of what happens nice $150 return. When you from here, Serena’s the great- C olts open season with factor in that women’s ten- est player women’s tennis has nis is a three-set game, rather ever seen. Period. While she than the five of the men’s one didn’t complete the calendar dud in loss to Bills (hence “moderately fluky”), grand slam, she still sits atop those are astronomically long women’s tennis at 33, under- Associated Press as the Bills began unveiling the champ, New England. odds of winning a match. going her second reign at the bully Ryan vowed to build when For the second time this Yet Friday’s tennis in New top of the sport. After winning ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — he took over in January after week, Pagano faced questions York reminded us of the Wimbledon this summer, she Andrew Luck didn’t mince Doug Marrone stepped down. about entering the final year beauty of individual sport: held all four grand slam titles words after Rex Ryan’s Buffalo Karlos Williams and Boobie of his contract, and whether on any day, at any place, any concurrently for the second Bills defense opened the season Dixon each rushed for touch- there’s a rift between him and one competitor can rise up, time in her career, 11 years by putting the clamps on the downs as part of a ground-and- general manager Ryan Grigson. high enough to knock off the after doing it the first time, Indianapolis Colts’ high-pow- pound attack that combined “It’s out there all the time,” world’s best — and it’s what completing the “Serena slam” ered offense. for 147 yards. And Luck was Pagano said. “We’re all on one- will forever remain so intrigu- once more. “That’s a heck of a front four out-played by Tyrod Taylor, day contracts.” ing about individual sport. Her power and dominance and they beat us pretty badly,” who went 14 of 19 for 195 yards, Colts owner Jim Irsay said Think back to 2008, when over the game is remarkable, Luck said. in making his NFL debut at suggestions of there being any we watched American swim- and that doesn’t get into the The Bills kept the Colts off quarterback. discontent “couldn’t be further mer Michael Phelps pursue off-the-court obstacles she’s the scoreboard until the final Getting off to a bad start is from the truth”. a record haul at the Beijing always faced. minute of the third quarter, and nothing new for Indianapolis, What isn’t up for debate is Olympics. Entered in eight But she’s human. That’s Indianapolis turned the ball which is off to an 0-1 start for that the Colts’ retooled offense races, we watched on the edg- what Friday reminded us. over three times — including the fifth time in six years. still needs refinement. es of our seats, more waiting On one day, she wasn’t two interceptions by Luck — in The trouble this time around Luck finished 26 of 49 for 243 to see if anyone could beat the the best tennis player in the a 27-14 loss on Sunday. is questions are already be- yards and two touchdowns. greatest talent the world had world. And that’s all it took for “They threw everything but ing raised over Pagano’s job Both scores — Donte Moncrief’s to offer, rather than waiting to history to be dashed. the kitchen sink at us,” said security a year after lead- 2-yard catch and Dwayne see if he could beat them. Don’t you love that? Colts coach Chuck Pagano. “We ing Indianapolis to the AFC Allen’s 6-yard score — came in Or think about in a year, knew it was coming.” Championship game, which the second half after the Colts when we’ll be checking in Contact Alex Carson at And yet they couldn’t stop it, it lost to eventual Super Bowl fell behind 24-0. on the 2016 Summer Games [email protected] from Rio de Janeiro. Sure, we The views expressed in this The Observer accepts classifieds every business day from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Notre Dame office, all want to see Usain Bolt go Sports Authority are those of the 024 South Dining Hall. Deadline for next-day classifieds is 3 p.m. All classifieds must be prepaid. The faster than anyone ever has author and not necessarily those charge is 5 cents per character per day, including all spaces. The Observer reserves the right to edit before, but we’ll also be seeing of The Observer. all classifieds for content without issuing refunds. 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Men’s Golf | rod myers invitational ND Women’s golf | mary fossum invitational Irish unable to avoid ND claims title at trouble in Durham Fossum Invite

By SEAN KILMER round with a birdie on the R ushton shot a 228 (73-76- By RYAN KLAUS M addie Rose Hamilton, Sports Writer first hole in the second 79) to claim a share of 42nd Sports Writer sophomore Kari Belville and round, and that set the tone place. Kubinski noted he was junior Jordan Ferreira to the A t the Rod Myers for his improved play over probably too aggressive given N otre Dame’s 2015 sea- tournament. DisLisio ended Invitational this past week- the course of the weekend, the course conditions. son started strong over the Sunday tied for fifth place end, the Irish finished 12th Kubinski said. Junior Blake Barens and se- weekend, culminating in a with a score of 221 (five- out of 14 teams on an unfor- Fellow freshman Miguel nior Corey Sciupider finished victory at the Mary Fossum over-par). Emma Albrecht giving course. Delgado finished fifth for the tied for 54th and 64th, re- Invitational, named in hon- competed for the Irish as an Wake Forest earned a one- Irish and tied for 65th overall spectively. On a course where or of former Michigan State individual competitor and stroke victory over Duke, with a 236 (74-85-77), mostly a missed shot was especially Hall of Fame coach Mary finished in a tie for ninth and Penn State rounded out because of the 85 he shot in costly, they just missed a few Fossum, in East Lansing, place. the podium 13 strokes back the second round. Kubinski too, Kubinski said. Michigan. “I think they’ve transi- of the Demon Deacons. Irish chalked that score up to an “Each player has his own In the two-day event, host- tioned well into the college head coach Jim Kubinski said alignment issue, and it has reasons for not playing the ed by Michigan State, the game,” Holt said of her three he had expected the weather since been fixed. way he can,” Kubinski said. Irish found themselves at freshmen that competed in to be a huge obstacle, yet in- “I think our fresh- “I think Matt would tell you the top of the leaderboard their first event. “They got a stead he said the speed of the men learned a great deal,” that he was a little too aggres- at the end of both days. Two feel for it this weekend and course was the biggest chal- Kubinski said. “Ben played sive, given the conditions. rounds of golf were played they now know how every- lenge for his players. pretty well throughout but Our two freshmen needed on Saturday while the final thing works, so I think now “Weather was not a huge didn’t make the putts he nor- some time to settle in, to get round of the Invitational it’s going to be a good thing factor overall,” Kubinski said. mally does. He’ll bounce back comfortable. Ben’s 74 today was played Sunday morning. to see them keep playing, “The wind today impacted this weekend. Miguel had an probably beat two-thirds of “It’s a big boost of con- competing and doing well.” scores some. The firmness of alignment issue for a long the field. Cory and Blake can fidence heading into what During Notre Dame’s daz- the greens and overall speed, stretch this weekend, but we play a lot better. The course is going to be a difficult zling Saturday afternoon especially with the hole loca- figured it out. He finished up magnified the little bit they part of our schedule,” Irish performance, every player tions, had a more significant making eagle on his last hole were off in stretches, mak- head coach Susan Holt said for the Irish shot 74 or low- impact. The average score which should put a smile on ing it seem they were way off of the win. “It was a really er to end the second round over the entire field of com- his face and have him ready their games when it was more good team win. Everyone with a four-shot lead over petitors was 77 today. That’s for our home tournament of any miss leaving a player in played well, and I think Tulane after two rounds. very, very high for college this weekend.” a tough spot.” that’s a good sign. We have The Irish finished with an golf. Seventy-four was a good The difficult course pun- The Irish are playing in the depth this year that we re- overall score of 887 (23-over- score.” ished the Irish upperclass- Fighting Irish Golf Classic ally haven’t had the last few par). The host Spartans end- Despite the tough condi- men too, but Kubinski said he this weekend, which will be years so I’m excited and very ed up being runner-ups to tions, freshman Ben Albin did not think they played as held at Notre Dame’s Warren pleased.” Notre Dame, 12 shots back. shot a 227 (78-75-74) to finish badly as some of their scores Golf Course. Throughout the weekend, Notre Dame’s victory at the 41st overall, the top among reflected. After finishing tied the Irish were led by senior Mary Fossum Invitational all Irish golfers. He bounced for second overall in the tour- Contact Sean Kilmer at captain Talia Campbell, who defended last season’s tour- back from a birdie-less first nament last year junior Matt [email protected] shot a combined 218 (two- nament title, and was the over-par) and finished in third consecutive year in P aid Advertisement second place overall. which it had won the event. “Talia’s our best return- “I felt really good about ing player,” Holt said. “She how we finished all of our was an all-ACC selection last rounds,” Holt said. “The year and she’s on track to back nines were really solid have the lowest stroke aver- both days, and I liked seeing age in the history of our pro- that. I think that shows that gram. It was a great start for they’re competing and play- her. She played really solid ing until the end, which is a golf for three rounds. She good sign.” really likes that golf course The Irish will return to and has played it for the last action next weekend at the three years and had the ex- Schooner Fall Classic at the perience that you need on University of Oklahoma. that course to post three sol- The tournament will span id rounds like she did. I look three days and is set to begin for her to build on this.” Friday and finish Sunday. Outside of Campbell, Notre Dame brought fresh- Contact Ryan Klaus at men Isabella DiLisio and [email protected]

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Townes said. “We work on it at M Soccer practice day in and day out — Cn o tinued from page 16 the defensive shape, ensuring that they can’t get any chances head coach Bobby Clark, one [in the box]. I feel like we did of which was sophomore mid- a really nice job in the last 15 fielder Blake Townes. Townes minutes to keep the lead.” explained Clark had also seen Indeed, the only shots a weakness in Clemson’s defen- Clemson managed in the lat- sive scheme during the first half ter frame either sailed wide or the team managed to exploit for were forced out by well-posi- the only goal in the contest. tioned defenders. Before long, “Our coach told us to press the clock had wound down high and come out strong,” to zero, cementing the team’s Townes said, “He told us that fourth win and Irish goalkeeper their team can’t really handle Chris Hubbard’s fifth consecu- the high pressure, so we came tive clean sheet. Hubbard has out of the gates in the first 20, yet to relinquish a goal to start put it on them and got our goal.” the regular season. From there, the Irish sim- The Irish have the opportu- ply needed to maintain their nity to complete the sweep of lead — and they did so with an their four-game home stand on excellent midfield possession Tuesday as they host Xavier at game that never let the visiting Alumni Stadium at 7 p.m. Tigers close enough to manage a good shot, Townes said. Contact Brett O’Connell at “It’s really important,” [email protected]

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that didn’t change Saturday. Notre Volleyball Dame hung with the top team in Cn o tinued from page 16 the country for a time but was ulti- mately no match for the high-pow- S tarting with a Friday night ered Nittany Lion attack, losing matchup against Southeastern quickly in three sets (25-17, 25-19, Conference opponent Mississippi 25-16). State, the Irish and the Bulldogs (7- Despite losing in straight sets, 3) went back and forth throughout the Irish saw this particular match much of the match before the Irish as a learning experience and as pulled away late for a hard-fought a great opportunity to improve, 3-1 (28-26, 24-26, 25-14, 25-16) McLaughlin said. victory. “Penn State, they do so many Both the first and second sets of things well,” McLaughlin said. their matchup with the Bulldogs “The way they play exposes an required extra points, but the Irish opponents inability to do things CAITLYN JORDAN | The Observer dominated sets three and four on I well. I think it was good for us. I Notre Dame junior midfielder Rilka Noel protects the ball from a defender during a 4-1 victory against their way to victory. don’t know if it tells us where we’re the Mexico U-20 National Team on April 24 at Alumni Stadium. Senior outside hitter Haley at. We know where we’re at, and we Bonneval led the Irish to victory have to keep moving forward. But Irish offense sputtered in the last eight games, Notre Dame with a career-high 16 kills, while trying to be tested against a team W Soccer second half with the only real seem to be in the right spot sophomore setter Maddie Dilfer that can play the game at the high- Cn o tinued from page 16 chance coming on a disallowed heading into conference play. added 45 assists and three aces and est level allows us to see where we goal by Jacobs. Romagnolo said Romagnolo said she is happy freshman libero Kelly Byrne con- want to be. the Irish a 2-0 lead just 10 min- the lackluster second half per- with how her team has been tributed with 12 digs and two aces “We’re gonna start studying the utes later. With Sunday’s goal, formance was due to a lack of playing. of her own. tape and see where we were lack- Gilbertson reclaimed her title focus from her team in their of- “As a coach, you always want The Saturday afternoon match ing and how we can improve even as the team’s leading scorer fensive mindset. more,” Romagnolo said. “I’m against Eastern Kentucky saw the more while we get ready for next with five goals on the season. “I think [the second half per- happy with where we’re at. Of Irish cruise to an easy victory, as weekend.” Gilbertson said the goal was formance] was our lack of com- course I see things that I want they won in straight sets (25-20, 25- After the conclusion of the tour- due to trusting her coaches. posure,” Romagnolo said. “We us to continue to get better at. 21, 25-14) over the Colonels (1-10). nament, both Bonneval and fresh- “My coaches told me to go would pick the ball off and we But we’re at a really great point While the Lady Colonels were man outside hitter Rebecca Nunge out wide,” Gilbertson said. “I’d would try to transition every at this stage. I think the area able to keep it close at times and were named to the all-tournament been dribbling inside most of single time. ... For us it was a we can improve on is to have actually led through much of the team, with Nunge registering an the game and so I decided to second half of playing defend the composure to keep the ball second set, the Irish were simply overall hitting percentage of .339 take [the defender] on to the together and transition game. when we win it.” too much in the end. with 23 kills and nine blocks. outside. [My coaches] were It’s 2-0, we didn’t need to go to The Irish will begin ACC Sophomore outside hitter Sam On both Friday and Saturday right, they gave me an opening. goal every time.” play Friday when they travel Fry paced the Irish in their win nights the crowds were electric, I thought, ‘Might as well just The win for the Irish marks to Clemson, South Carolina, to over the Lady Colonels with 17 McLaughlin said, something he shoot it, get it in on net. Try and the end of their nonconfer- take on the Tigers at 7 p.m. at kills, six blocks and a .433 hitting hopes to see more of as the season test out the keeper.’ And it went ence schedules. Starting next Riggs Field. percentage. continues and the Irish inch closer in.” Friday, the Irish begin to face By starting off the tournament to ACC play. Though they went into the off against ACC opponents. Contact Marek Mazurek at with two wins, Notre Dame has “It was awesome. Our students locker room with the lead, the And with six shutouts in the [email protected] almost as many wins already (four) were incredible. The fans were as it did all of last season (six). good. The atmosphere in there was “[Winning two matches is] part great,” McLaughlin said. “But more of the return. You work hard, you than that, we feel a responsibility to want to get a return. And that’s im- represent Notre Dame in the best portant,” McLaughlin said. “And way possible. It’s Notre Dame, so it equally as important, I could see was just fun to be there and to be a that the girls were enjoying playing part of something special.” with each other. This weekend was The Irish return to action next the first time I saw that, and it’s re- weekend when they travel to West ally good to see moving forward.” Lafayette, Indiana, where they On Saturday night, Notre Dame will meet Ball State, South Dakota welcomed arguably the toughest and Purdue at the Purdue Boiler opponent it will face all season, as Box Challenge. Notre Dame next the Nittany Lions (8-0) have won plays at home when it welcomes six of the last eight national cham- Louisville to the Purcell Pavilion pionships under long-time head and officially kicks off ACC play on coach Russ Rose. Sept. 25. 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MEN’S SOCCER | ND 1, CLEMSON 0 Irish blank Tigers to remain undefeated

By BRETT O’CONNELL set piece did itself in as the play Sports Writer ensuing from the corner was called offside. The Irish extended their un- Clemson maintained pres- beaten streak as they complet- sure, though, with a series of ed their fifth straight shutout in fouls called on the Irish allow- front of a raucous home crowd ing Campos two more corner of 1,379 en route to defeating kicks and a dangerous shot visiting No. 9 Clemson 1-0 on from just outside the box that Saturday night. nevertheless sailed wide of the The No. 2 ranked Irish (4-0-1, net. With four minutes remain- 1-0-0 ACC) opened conference ing in the half, the Irish pres- play with a convincing defen- sured once more, but graduate sive performance, outshooting defensemen Max Lachowecki’s Clemson (3-1-1, 0-0-1) 9-5 and shot was blocked and the Irish preventing the visiting squad failed to convert on the ensuing from registering even a single corner before the half expired. shot on goal. The Irish broke the 0-0 tie The Irish pressured early just after the beginning of the and often in the first half, with second half. Notre Dame forced sophomore forwards Jeffrey a series of four consecutive Farina and Jon Gallagher corner kicks in its favor with a launching a few balls on goal strong possession game, finally and forcing Clemson junior breaking through the Clemson goaltender Andrew Tarbell to defense in the 51st minute with make saves early. The Clemson a header from just outside the backfield ran into foul trouble box by junior defender Matt while trying to clear the ball Habrowski. from their end of the pitch, but The flurry of offensive pres- eventually managed to force a sure from the Irish to start the key early corner when Clemson second frame was sparked by sophomore forward Diego halftime substitutions from EMILY KRUSE | The Observer Campos’ shot was blocked and Irish junior goalkeeper Chris Hubbard approaches a goal kick during Notre Dame’s 2-0 victory over South sent out of bounds. Clemson’s see M SOCCER PAGE 12 Florida on Sept. 4 at Alumni Stadium. Hubbard has yet to allow a goal this season. nd volleyball | ND 3, msu 1; Nd 3, eku 0; psu 3, nd 0 Nd Women’s Soccer | ND 2, INDIANA 0; ND 2, MICHIGAN 0 N otre Dame takes two wins ND sweeps Big at home-opening tournament Ten opponents

By MAREK MAZUREK “I didn’t feel like we played Sports Writer very well the first half of that game,” Romagnolo said. “We The Big Ten came and left were very individual. I think disappointed as the No. 13 Irish the second half we came out bested Indiana and Michigan and moved the ball better. over the weekend at Alumni That’s who we are, We want to Stadium. move the ball and move the The wins lifted the Irish to a opponent around to create 7-0-1 record in nonconference opportunities.” action this season before they On Sunday against Michigan head into ACC conference play (5-3) the final result was the ex- from here on out. act same: a 2-0 Irish win. The On Friday, the Irish handled first half was chippy, however, the Hoosiers (3-3-2), 2-0, with with play being stopped every goals from freshman forward few minutes due to fouls. Irish Natalie Jacobs and junior for- senior defender Brittany Von ward Kaleigh Olmsted. Rueden earning a yellow card. Defensively it was a lockdown The Irish broke through the

SARAH OLSON | The Observer game for the Irish as they al- stalemate in the 25th minute as Notre Dame celebrates a win against Mississippi State on Friday at Purcell Pavillion. The Irish won two lowed only two shots on goal, Jacobs capitalized off of a loose of their three matches in the Golden Dome Invitational this past weekend. and both came in the last 30 ball and slammed it into the seconds of regulation. Also back of the net for her fourth By HUNTER McDANIEL falling only to two-time defend- “A little bit more consis- showing up defensively for the goal of the season. Sports Writer ing national champion and top- tent. We made some progress,” Irish was junior goalkeeper Not to be left out of the scor- ranked Penn State. McLaughlin said. “Now we Kaela Little who made her first ing, senior forward Anna Maria The Golden Dome Invitational After a couple of road tour- move forward. Individuals were start of the season and made Gilbertson took a long pass gave the Irish plenty to be excit- naments to kick off the season, more consistent, and that was two diving saves to preserve from junior midfielder Emily ed about as the new season gets the Irish were ready to play at reflected in the team. I thought the team’s fifth clean sheet of Geyer, slipped past a defender under way. Purcell Pavilion for the first time we were better. We certainly the season. and sent a scorching shot past In its first home weekend un- this year in the Golden Dome played better than we did last Irish head coach Theresa diving Wolverines sophomore der first year head coach Jim Invitational. McLaughlin said week.” Romagnolo said the key to vic- goalkeeper Megan Hinz to give McLaughlin, Notre Dame (4-5) he was happy with the way his tory for her team was its ability won two of its three matches, team played overall. see VOLLEYBALL PAGE 14 to keep the ball. see W SOCcer PAGE 14