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Senior Michael J. A former University em- O’Brien has been named ployee in Notre Dame’s Of- valedictorian of the 2012 fice of the Registrar who Notre Dame graduating pled guilty to four counts of c l a s s voyeurism will serve no time and will in prison, a judge ordered pres- last week. ent the Don G. Steinke, 59, ap- vale- peared in St. Joseph County dictory Superior Court with his at- address torney, Mike Tuszynski, d u r i n g on April 26. Judge Jerome the May Frese sentenced Steinke to 20 Com- four years on probation and mence- O’Brien ordered him to complete 20 ment hours of volunteer work un- ceremony, the University til he finds employment, ac- announced in a press re- cording to court documents. lease Friday. PAT COVENEY /The Observer Steinke was arrested O’Brien, a political Spanish professor Carlos Jerez-Farrán speaks out about the “invisible discrimination” he’s experienced and March 7, 2011 after a woman science major and phi- the University’s lack of promotion of his research on LGBTQ issues, seen in the books pictured. found a pen camera aimed losophy minor from St. at the toilet on the floor of a Charles, Ill., will gradu- By SARAH MERVOSH other steps to help LGBTQ in- not to be recorded during The women’s bathroom in Grace ate with a 4.0 grade point Senior News Writer dividuals feel more included on Observer’s interview. In addi- Hall. The pen camera was average and will also be campus. tion, these professors said this turned over to Notre Dame awarded an Internation- The rising call for the ex- However, three gay professors same message has caused other Security Police (NDSP), ac- al Business Certificate pansion of rights for lesbian, who shared their stories with LGBTQ professors to leave the cording to court documents. from the Mendoza Col- gay, bisexual, transgender and The Observer said the Univer- University and stopped some Steinke allegedly admitted lege of Business. questioning (LGBTQ) students, sity’s latest step toward inclu- prospective students from en- to placing the camera in the O’Brien is editor-in- faculty and staff hit a speed sion was not enough. They say rolling. women’s restroom with the chief of “Beyond Politics: bump last week when the Uni- the administration’s current However, these professors, intent to retrieve the camera Undergraduate Journal versity announced it would not nondiscrimination policy sends who have collectively been and download the recorded of Politics,” and serves add sexual orientation to its a clear message to LGBTQ stu- teaching at the University for video content. as president of the Notre nondiscrimination clause. dents, faculty and staff — they nearly 70 years, were willing Frese also reduced Stein- Dame College Democrats In a press release, Notre are second-class citizens, and to share their experiences in ke’s charges of four Class D and vice president of service Dame stated it would not change there is reason to be afraid. light of the student body’s re felony counts of voyeur the wording of the nondiscrimi- It was because of this mes- see SPEAKER/page 4 nation clause, but would take sage that one professor asked see RIGHTS/page 4 see STEINKE/page 4 St. Edward’s to keep lofts temporarily Theater professor named

By TORI ROECK News Writer Sheedy Award recipient After sparking protest from residents and alumni of St. Ed- By KRISTEN DURBIN deliver a brief reflection on his ward’s Hall, the Office of Hous- News Editor pedagogy. ing decided last week to reverse The award, named for its plan to gradually introduce Last week, the College of former dean Fr. Charles E. modular furniture in the dorm, Arts and Letters named the- Sheedy, is the most presti- originally set to begin this fall. ater professor Peter Holland gious faculty honor in the Col- Jeff Shoup, director of the Of- the recipient of the 2012 lege of Arts and Letters. Since fice of Housing, said the origi- Sheedy Ex- 1970, it has been given to one nal plan was to replace the ex- cellence in professor each year who “has isting furniture class by class. Te a c h i n g sustained excellence in re- “Our plan had been that we Award. search and instruction over would have put modular furni- Hol land a wide range of courses,” ac- ture in all of the rooms where will be cording to the Arts and Let- there were going to be fresh- f o r m a l l y ters website. men next year,” Shoup said. Photo courtesy of Frank Soler presented “It recognizes what’s unique “The next year, all the rooms Pictured is a loft in St. Edward’s Hall. Residents petitioned to with the about Notre Dame and Arts where there were going to be keep the lofts after hearing of plans to phase them out. award at and Letters in that it com- freshmen and sophomores a Dec. 5 Holland bines the best of a liberal arts would get modular furniture, tion and residents were blind- Soler said. “They went about ceremony. college with the best of a re- and so on and so forth.” sided by the proposed change. it completely disregarding the Last year’s Sheedy Award search university,” associate Sophomore Frank Soler, pres- “[The Office of Housing] nev- students’ perspective.” winner, history professor dean JoAnn Del ident of St. Edward’s Hall, said er explained it to us, and they Thomas F.X. Noble, will intro- building lofts is a dorm tradi- never asked our opinion on it,” see LOFTS /page 4 duce Holland, who will then see HOLLAND/page 6

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By AMY KLOPFENSTEIN News Writer fosters Fisher community Hundreds of students got down and dirty during Muddy Sunday, Keenan Hall’s signa- ture mud volleyball tourna- ment, at White Fields in sup- port of Habitat for Humanity. Keenan president Dennis Smith said the eighth annu- al tournament raised nearly $12,000 for Habitat for Human- ity and featured 180 teams of eight to ten players, the most in the history of the event.How- ever, Smith said the change in venue presented a challenge for the tournament. In previ- ous years, the tournament took place behind St. Mary’s Lake, but Keenan was asked to hold KIRBY McKENNA/ The Observer the tournament in a different Team ‘Murica competed in Keenan Hall’s Muddy Sunday volleyball location, as it took a significant tournament along with 180 other teams at White Fields. toll on the fields near the lake. Teams competed against each “My favorite part is just After registration closed Fri- other in a round-robin tour- watching it all happen. Every- day night, Scott said he began nament, with the undefeated one is having so much fun,” creating brackets. Landscape LAUREN FRITZ/ The Observer teams advancing to the finals. Scott said. “It’s fun to just come Services tilled the fields and the A crew from Keenan Hall paddles during Saturday’s Fisher Returning champions Pups ‘n out and watch and play in the Notre Dame Fire Department Regatta, held annually to raise money for charity. Suds won the tournament again mud.” sprayed the fields to prepare this year and received Muddy Senior event organizer Mike the mud. By CHRISTIAN MYERS She said she was not scared by the Sunday tank tops as prizes. Rodio also helped plan the The tournament does gener- News Writer rocking of the boat and enjoyed par- Sophomore Beth Meisinger, a event. ate some financial costs due to ticipating in the Regatta. member of Pups ‘n Suds, said “I love dorm events that ev- its size and scope, Scott said. The smell of burgers, lyrics of “I liked the idea and I had a lot of she enjoyed the tournament’s eryone gets involved in,” he Several nets broke during this “Call Me Maybe” and cries of “You fun doing it,” she said. combination of fun and philan- said. year’s tournament, but the Gotta Regatta” filled the air around The boat continued to sway after thropy. Sophomore Caroline Thomp- registration fees of two teams St. Mary’s Lake on Saturday during Cavalieri disembarked, and specta- “It’s so much fun to play in the son, captain of Team ‘Murica, would cover the cost of replac- the 26th annual Fisher Regatta. tors cheered when it eventually cap- mud and support such a great said she enjoys the ‘muddy’ as- ing them. The other main cost A team of 15 Fisher Hall resi- sized and the rowers were forced to cause,” she said. pect of the tournament. of the tournament is re-seeding dents, led by juniors Patrick Bowlds, swim ashore. Pups ‘n Suds won six consec- “My favorite part is getting the fields with grass after the Matt Hart and Jeff Wang, organized Junior Kyle Buckley said the utive games to win the champi- [dirty]” she said. games. this year’s Regatta, which promotes group overestimated the number of onship. Freshman Ashley Vese- Scott said by advertising the Smith said the event is a hec- camaraderie among Fisher resi- people their boat could support. lik said the championship and tournament in the dining halls, tic one to run, but ultimately dents and raises money for charity. “I want to say it was solidly built. the post-game shower were the it helped Keenan Hall spread paid off. Bowlds said the event raised more It was the best dumpster we’ve ever highlights of the tournament. the word about the tournament “The morning was one of the than $1,500 from entrance fees and built, but it just wasn’t built for 15 Junior event organizer Tim quickly throughout campus. He most hectic mornings we’ve sale of regatta tanks, all of which people,” Buckley said. “Next year Scott said he has been planning said he attributes the success of ever had, but it’s looking better will be given to the André House of when we’re seniors, we’ll build a Muddy Sunday since the begin- the tournament to one simple than ever now,” Smith said. Hospitality in Phoenix, Arizona. box that will get across in style.” ning of the school year and has factor: fun. The competition featured 45 Another notable wreck was the been involved with the event “It’s the [most fun] day of the Contact Amy Klopfenstein at boats, including six from Fisher, largest boat in the competition: since his freshman year. year,” Scott said. [email protected] Hart said. Two Fisher boats finished Fisher Hall’s “El Flota Part Deux,” among the final four boats in the a 16-by-8-foot raft, featuring two men’s bracket. miniature basketball hoops that For the second year in a row, broke almost immediately after en- Knott Hall’s “Knacht Yott” took first tering the water. place in the men’s bracket. Juniors Hart said three crewmembers Rob Ray, James Kaull and Jeff Ul- salvaged a section of the boat from rich and seniors Hans Helland and the debris and beat their competing Andrew Bell comprised the five- boat, which had also broken down, man crew during the final round. in what became a swimming race Another team member, freshman to shore. Alex Miram, filled in for Ray in the Sophomore Stephen Elser said first round. the experience was a memorable Ray designed the boat, which con- one. sisted of a fiberglass canoe with an “As soon as we got in the wa- attached outrigger that was added ter there were cracks in the boat. after the canoe capsized in its first Ten feet from the shore it broke year of use. He said this year’s vic- into pieces, and I found myself on tory validated the team’s success a piece with a hoop. Then [junior] last year. Pete [Bratton] and [senior] Stevie “The victory feels pretty good. [Biddle] helped me swim it to shore Last year was an iffy win, so it’s good and finish the race,” Elser said. “We to win two years in a row,” Ray said. beat the other boat, and it was the “The Green Pearl” from Pang- most fun I’ve had since the original born Hall won the women’s bracket, ‘El Flota’ broke last year.” crewed by freshmen Kate Christian In addition to the boat races, and Ingrid Adams and juniors Katie spectators also enjoyed free food Buczek and Linda Scheiber. and music, which Hart said created Adams said the team owed their a party-like atmosphere. victory to their hydrodynamically- “The area by the food and speak- designed boat. Buczek said speed ers was described by one ‘Fisher- was a major part of their design man’ as an outdoor dorm party,” plan. Hart said. “It was a good way to cel- “We knew we wanted a canoe, ebrate the end of the year.” because we wanted to go fast, and Hart said he was happy to see stu- canoes tend to be faster than rafts,” dents from other dorms enjoying the Buczek said. boat races as well. Several boats proved less than “The Regatta is a celebration of lakeworthy during the course of the Fisher, but it was also fun to see ev- Regatta. eryone else having a blast out there Dillon Hall’s aptly-named “Big Red on the lake,” he said. Box” began to rock side-to-side early Despite the chilly weather, Wang in its journey across the lake. When said it did not prevent participants it became clear the boat was going and spectators from enjoying the to capsize, safety personnel brought event. their boat alongside the “Big Red “I thought it was great that de- Box” and junior Trevor Dorn hand- spite the weather not being warm ed over his younger sister, Autumn and sunny people still showed Cavalieri, who was on board. up. The Regatta was still awe- Cavalieri said her brother sug- some,” he said. gested she join the crew of the “Big Red Box,” so her mother signed a Contact Christian Myers at waiver allowing her to participate. [email protected] page 4 | ndsmcobserver.com The Observer u News Monday, April 30, 2012

it was in the back of my mind. Rights And that is very destructive.” Since Cannon Harris re- continued from page 1 ceived tenure in 2004, she has had to worry a bit less. cent push for expanded LG- She now feels safe telling her BTQ rights at Notre Dame. students she is a lesbian on In the words of one, “The the first day of the semester, students have got the cour- and is able to more openly age to sort of go and advo- discuss literature with gay cate for this stuff. We have content. to be willing to stand up and Still, the anxiety lingers, support them.” and Cannon Harris sim- ply wants to be given equal *** rights by the University she has given so much to. In Susan Cannon Harris’ “I have been working here office in Decio Hall hangs for 13 years. It’s the only aca- a colorful drawing created demic job I’ve ever had,” she with a child’s scribbling en- said. “I have been very loyal thusiasm. To “mommy,” it to the institution … All the reads. Next to it is a photo other gay faculty here have of Cannon Harris and her done the same, and the staff 4-year-old — the daughter too. We deserve for the insti- she raises with her wife of tution to recognize that and nearly 24 years. treat us the way we deserve Cannon Harris is not hid- to be treated.” ing who she is. The English and Irish stud- *** ies professor is out to her colleagues in the English de- While Spanish profes- GRANT TOBIN / The Observer partment, her students and sor Carlos Jerez-Farrán has English professor Susan Cannon Harris speaks about working as an openly lesbian professor at even University President Fr. never experienced overt the University and the challenges she has faced during her 13 years at Notre Dame. John Jenkins. discrimination during his “I have not made any at- 26 years teaching at Notre by a pre-modern institution from the University. In that is traditionally represented tempt to conceal it,” she said. Dame, he said there is a dif- that can make promising role, he said students would by the T in LGBTQ. Though she feels accepted ferent type of discrimination scholars and students think come to him in tears as they “They left out the ‘T’ on the by her colleagues and stu- here — one that is unseen, twice before coming to Notre struggled to come to grips LGBT, so where are they?” dents, Cannon Harris said the but equally destructive. Dame.” with their sexual orientation. Coleman said. “You’re not be- University’s official policies “The invisible discrimina- While Jerez-Farrán said he “I heard a story from a ing acknowledged as being a — particularly the nondis- tion that tells people inau- does not discuss his own sex- young man whose mother whole person here.” crimination clause — make dibly and invisibly, ‘Don’t uality in the classroom, the told him if she had known While he said some steps it difficult to feel completely appear if you do not want to first course he offered after he had been gay, she would the University mentioned in comfortable as a lesbian fac- disappear,’” he said. “In oth- receiving tenure was one on have had an abortion,” Cole- the press release are impor- ulty member. er words, don’t make your- gay and lesbian literature. man said. “Even now, I kind tant, they do not change the “The fact that they refuse self too audible or too visible In other classes, he will of tear up when I think about fact that Notre Dame has not again and again to put [sexu- [or you will be silenced.]” teach a few texts and films that young man’s story.” given equal rights to LGBTQ al orientation] in the nondis- Jerez-Farrán said he felt by gay writers and directors It was around that time members of its community. crimination clause sends us this type of discrimination to show how art can stem that Coleman decided he “In light of this more recent the message that they want when he put up posters about from the gay experience. could not continue investing press release, it’s just a lot to preserve the option of dis- LGBTQ issues on his office “It is the most effective himself in a cause that was of florid language … I don’t criminating against employ- door, and later found they way to combat homophobia, met with such resistance really see much of a differ- ees based on sexual orienta- had been taken down. It can through education,” he said. from the administration. ence here, frankly,” he said. tion,” Cannon Harris said. “It also be felt by the Universi- “Ironically, it is one of the “Emotionally, I had to pull “If a person doesn’t feel com- is hard to feel as if we are ty’s unwillingness to promote components of the courses I myself back,” he said. “I be- fortable and have the same equal members of the com- LGBTQ research, he said. teach which often seems to came too depressed by the rights as everyone else, then munity.” While he has received be enjoyed most.” whole situation.” they are second-class citi- While Cannon Harris was funding in recent years to Despite the challenges of However, Coleman has not zens. It’s as simple as that.” grateful that last week’s conduct research on LGBTQ teaching at a university that completely detached himself Coleman said he knows of press release recognized the issues, he said the University he considers quite closeted, from the issue and occa- students who turned down University’s need to improve is unlikely to promote it. Jerez-Farrán has stayed at sionally chooses to make his the University because of inclusion of LGBTQ individu- “You may publish a book on Notre Dame for a quarter of voice known. For example, its stance on LGBTQ issues. als, she said being “included” politics or music, and chanc- a century. He enjoys his stu- Coleman came out to Fr. Ed- While he is not aware of any and “tolerated” as members es are that it will be granted dents and with Chicago near- ward “Monk” Malloy when he faculty who were denied ten- of the Notre Dame commu- some recognition on the web by, he can take advantage of was University president. ure or fired because of their nity is not enough. page of the University,” he cultural opportunities. “I said, ‘You know, as one sexual orientation, Coleman “Those things are both dif- said. “I haven’t been featured “I prefer to be positive and of your gay faculty, I really has seen LGBTQ faculty leave ferent from having equality, by the University for my work look for the virtues and ad- must protest the way in which because they did not feel which is, you have rights and on LGBTQ issues for obvious vantages of a given institu- the administration views the comfortable. we cannot infringe them,” reasons. I don’t expect to be tion rather than its phobias,” GLBT issue here,’” Coleman “I know plenty of people she said. “I do wonder why either, no matter how inno- he said. “Homosexuality, af- said. “It was not easy to say who have upped and left,” they’re willing to give us ev- vating my research may be.” ter all, is a problem hetero- that … but I felt it was my re- he said. “Some people have erything but equality.” Jerez-Farrán said the Uni- sexuals have. We, gays, just sponsibility.” decided that this wasn’t the Cannon Harris said the ab- versity might not not pub- want to be left alone.” Coleman said Malloy was place for them.” sence of sexual orientation licize his books because it receptive to his point of view, While Coleman under- from the nondiscrimination considers them incompatible *** and he has never experi- stands the argument that clause has a psychological with Catholic values, but he enced any form of discrimi- adding sexual orientation to effect on LGBTQ faculty. said he could make the same While art history professor nation or harassment during the nondiscrimination clause For example, when coming argument about some scien- Robert Coleman’s own expe- his time at the University. He goes against Church teach- up for tenure, professors typ- tific research, such as that rience as a gay faculty mem- also said he has never felt ing, this has not stopped oth- ically ask themselves wheth- done in the radiation lab. ber has generally been posi- any limits on his academic er religious universities from er they have done enough re- However, Jerez-Farrán tive, he has watched LGBTQ freedom to discuss LGBTQ is- giving LGBTQ individuals search or met the standard said linking someone’s sex- students suffer during his 30 sues when appropriate in the equal rights, he said. in the classroom. uality with their academic years at the University. classroom. “We know of other Catholic “I, because of Notre Dame’s contribution seems like an “Coming here, I didn’t ex- However, he said the Uni- institutions in this country special situation, also had to outdated way of thinking. pect to find such a wall, bar- versity’s policy on LGBTQ where it’s not a problem, so ask the question, is all of that “As if what people chose rier,” he said. “One basically issues gives the impression why is it a problem here?” he going to matter? Are they go- to do with their genitals had lives quietly.” that Notre Dame does not said. “It makes you begin to ing to deny me tenure just anything to do with what In the mid-80s, Coleman embrace everyone equally. wonder who runs this place.” because I’m a lesbian?” she they chose to do with their served as an unofficial ad- For example, last week’s said. “Even though I mostly intellect,” he said. “It is this visor to a gay student group press release did not include Contact Sarah Mervosh at didn’t think that they would, pre-modern attitude adopted seeking official recognition the term transgender, which [email protected]

veloped an original theory on journal of international rela- the influence of the structure tions. Speaker of unipolar international sys- A finalist for the Rhodes tems on the foreign policy be- Scholarship and the Gates continued from page 1 havior of the unipolar state. Cambridge Scholarship, He has also researched reli- O’Brien will enter the Uni- for Notre Dame Circle K. gious freedom, regime com- versity of Chicago Law School He is also a fellow in Notre position and Islamic political this far on a full-tuition merit Dame’s National Security Pro- movements in Muslim-major- scholarship. gram and has participated in ity countries. Senior Ashley K. Logsdon, a small-group discussions with This summer, O’Brien and double major in biological sci- national security scholars Rosato will co-author an ar- ence and theology from Pick- and experts. ticle on the durability of U.S. erington, Ohio, will give the Under the direction of po- primacy, which will be pub- Commencement invocation. litical science professor Se- lished by the Nobel Institute She will graduate with a 3.99 bastian Rosato, O’Brien de- in Norway and an American grade point average. Who Can You Talk To About Sexual Violence?

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values student voices at the said teaching at the University because to take away a big same time he shares his vast has been a transformative ex- part of your culture and have Holland knowledge of Shakespeare,” perience due to the high level of Lofts it be forcibly taken away, you Collins said. “Students find his engagement of his students. feel like you’re being robbed continued from page 1 classes mesmerizing because “Before I came to Notre continued from page 1 of something,” he said. they know they’re generating Dame, I was getting burned “Whereas if we have to make laNeva said. “We expect pro- new knowledge together. It’s out as a teacher, but teaching Soler said residents of the the change eventually and fessors to be excellent in both that spontaneous combustion here has revivified the experi- dorm began a petition as we can at least be part of the teaching and research, and in the classroom … that makes ence for me,” he said. “It’s fun soon as they heard the news discussion, then it’s a whole our students are beneficiaries the learning so exhilarating.” to teach Notre Dame students. and obtained 90 signatures different attitude toward the of that.” The College solicits nomina- I get a deep pleasure every time in one hour. The final peti- change.” Holland, one of the world’s tions for the award from the I go to class, and my heart goes tion, sent to administrators Shoup said only seven foremost authorities on Arts and Letters community up on the way there. This is in the Office of Housing, the dorms on campus lack modu- Shakespeare in performance, in February, DellaNeva said. what I got into the profession to Office of Residence Life and lar furniture, and all of these was chosen Professors do.” the Office of Student Affairs, halls will eventually make to receive the nom i n at e d His students also strengthen boasted more than 200 sig- the switch. award based by students the relationship between his natures, he said. “Furniture can only last so on “extraor- and faculty teaching and research, Holland In addition, student body long, and … for example in dinary” nomi- are then said. president Brett Rocheleau [St. Edward’s Hall], I think nations from “It’s fun to teach Notre considered “My teaching informs my re- spoke to the Office of Hous- that most of that furniture both students Dame students. I get a by a com- search because smart students ing on behalf of the hall, Sol- has been there since the and faculty mittee con- ask smart questions that push er addressed the Hall Presi- [1981] fire … in the 1970s,” members deep pleasure every time I sisting of me to rethink what I’m doing dents’ Council and Student he said. “You have to have a that praised go to class, and my heart DellaNeva, and how I do it in my research,” Senate discussed a resolu- replacement plan.” his engaged goes up on the way there. three for- he said. “My research informs tion supporting a reversal of The Office of Housing will teaching style This is what I got into mer Sheedy my teaching because it is en- the mandatory move to mod- first focus on dorms that and informed the profession to do.” Award win- tirely on Shakespeare, which is ular furniture during last have both old and new furni- scholarship, ners and what I spend my time teaching Wednesday’s meeting. ture before addressing halls DellaNeva Peter Holland two under- here.” Alumni of St. Edward’s Hall without modular furniture, said. Sheedy Award recipient graduate Without engaged, curious also flooded the Office of Shoup said. “We had students. students, professors cannot ex- Housing with notes of disap- “We still have … two or some wonder- “A l l the ercise their full teaching poten- proval regarding the change, three halls that still have a ful letters of nominees tial, Holland said. Soler said. little bit of old furniture in nominations are out- “You can be a good teacher In a letter sent to leaders them,” he said. “So we’re go- for him that s t a n d i n g with bad students, but I don’t of St. Edward’s Hall, Shoup ing to, for this summer, put talked mov- and deserv- think anyone would know stated the Office of Hous- on hold any one particular ingly about him as a con- ing of the award,” DellaNeva about it,” he said. ing is temporarily postpon- hall but try to catch up in the cerned professor who goes out said. “It’s a very difficult pro- Although the pool of nomi- ing the transition to modular couple of halls that still need of his way for his students, cess to name just one, and we nees for the Sheedy Award was furniture in the dorm. some new furniture, for ex- particularly the undergradu- would name five each year quite competitive, Holland said “After receiving several ample Dillon … and Farley.” ates,” she said. “We also had if we could. The people who he thinks one intangible qual- letters, calls, e-mails and In the remaining halls that nominations from faculty aren’t named for the award ity gave him an advantage over visits, we have decided to de- still allow students to con- working with him who were this year will other nomi- lay the purchase of modular struct lofts, Shoup said the also really impressed by his be reconsid- nees. furniture for St. Ed’s,” Shoup Office of Housing would more truly exceptional undergradu- ered next “I do have stated in the letter. “The hall strictly enforce regulations ate teaching.” year because one built-in will eventually receive new on elevated beds for safety In one nomination, a student they are such a d v a n t a g e furniture, likely in the next reasons. praised Holland for channel- outstanding “My teaching informs over other five years.” “We’re going to closely ing his passion into the class- candidates.” my research because faculty, which He said St. Edward’s resi- enforce the guidelines that room. DellaNeva is that I can’t dents would be involved in have been there the whole “Holland continually said Holland’s smart students ask help the fact choosing appropriate modu- time,” he said. “It’s all about stunned me and my friends breadth of smart question that that I have lar furniture when the time safety.” with his knowledge and a teaching also push me to rethink what a British ac- comes. Shoup said he has seen ele- contagious passion for Shake- set him apart I’m doing and how I do cent,” he said. “We are hopeful that when vated beds that obstruct exit speare,” the nomination stat- from other it in my research.” Above all, we are planning for this doors and sprinklers. Stu- ed. “When describing him to candidates. Holland said change to occur, student rep- dents whose lofts pose these students who haven’t taken a “He also Peter Holland he is thankful resentatives will have the types of safety issues will be class with him, I always say, works very Sheedy Award recipient for the oppor- opportunity to be a part of asked to remove them, he ‘He knows more about Shake- closely with tunity to be the selection process of the said. speare than Shakespeare some gradu- a part of the furniture,” he stated in the Despite the crackdown on did.’” ate students,” Notre Dame letter. “We do anticipate, elevated bed regulations, Jim Collins, chair of the she said. “His community. however, that it is likely that Soler said residents are hap- Department of Film, Televi- work with “I really do all the old student room fur- py to retain their lofts, if only sion and Theatre and the 2010 graduate and feel lucky to niture will be removed at one for a short time. Sheedy Award recipient, said undergraduate students and be working, teaching and re- time, rather than in stages.” “This is a great sign that Holland’s concern for the ideas his outreach in bringing Shake- searching at Notre Dame,” he Soler said residents of the there is a connection between of his students and his passion speare to the general public said. “The accident that brought hall are grateful the Office the students and the admin- for Shakespeare create a de- were all unique to his nomina- me here shows some kind of of Housing listened to their istration,” he said. “We’re re- cidedly unique classroom en- tion.” good luck and good fortune. It’s concerns. ally thankful for them hear- vironment. Holland, who served as direc- a pretty good place to be.” “Allowing us to continue to ing us out.” “What really makes Peter’s tor of the Shakespeare Institute have lofts, or at least have a teaching so exceptional is not at Stratford-upon-Avon before Contact Kristen Durbin at hand in the conversation, is Contact Tori Roeck at just his erudition. It’s how he coming to Notre Dame in 2002, [email protected] a big deal for the students [email protected] Steinke continued from page 1 ism to Class A misdemean- ors. He sentenced Steinke to one year in prison for each voyeurism count, but he suspended the sentences, meaning Steinke does not have to go to prison. As a condition of his pro- bation, Steinke was also or- dered to arrange for men- tal health evaluation and counseling, if deemed ap- propriate by a mental health agency, according to court documents. Monday, April 30, 2012 The Observer u News ndsmcobserver.com | page 7 Tornado safe rooms rise in popularity Forces searching for Kony

Associated Press storm room.” offer grant money for safe Generations ago, homes rooms, opting to use its share cause chaos in Uganda MONTGOMERY, Ala. — across America’s Tornado Al- of federal disaster money for When deadly twisters chewed ley often came equipped with community shelters. through the South and Mid- storm cellars, usually a small Missouri’s choice spotlights west in 2011, thousands of concrete bunker buried in the a debate in states seeking bet- people in the killers’ paths backyard. Although some of ter tornado protection: Is di- had nowhere to hide. Now those remain, they are large- saster aid better spent on safe many of those families are ly relics of a bygone era. And rooms in individual homes or taking an unusual extra step basements are less common on larger public shelters de- to be ready next time: add- than they used to be, leaving signed to protect hundreds or ing tornado shelters to their many people with no refuge thousands of people? homes. except maybe a bathtub or a The downside of public A year after the storms, room deep inside the house. shelters is getting there. Even sales of small residential shel- The renewed interest in with improvements in twister ters known as safe rooms are shelters was stirred by last prediction, venturing out into surging across much of the year’s staggering death toll a rapidly brewing storm is nation, especially in hard-hit — 358 killed in the South and perilous. communities such as Mont- 161 dead in Joplin. So far this “I wouldn’t get my family gomery and Tuscaloosa in year, more than 60 people into a car and run that risk,” Alabama and in Joplin, Mo., have perished in U.S. twisters. Joplin Assistant City Manager where twisters laid waste to Safe rooms feature thick Sam Anselm said. “If you have entire neighborhoods. steel walls and doors that can the opportunity to put some- Manufacturers can barely withstand winds up to 250 thing in your house, that’s keep up with demand, and mph. They are typically win- what we would encourage some states are offering grants dowless, with no light fixtures folks to do.” and other financial incentives and no electricity — just a In January, more than 50 to help pay for the added pro- small, reinforced place to ride people sought safety in a tection and peace of mind. out the storm. Costs generally dome-shaped public shelter Tom Cook didn’t need con- range from $3,500 to $6,000. as a tornado ripped through AP vincing. When a 2008 torna- Sizes vary, but most hold Maplesville, Ala. No one was Children play at the Bobi Health Centre on April 27, formerly a do barreled toward his home only a few people. They can be hurt. displaced persons camp in Bobi, Uganda. in rural southwest Missouri, bolted to the floor of a garage “The shelter did what it was Cook, his wife and their teen- or custom-fitted to squeeze supposed to do,” Mayor Au- Associated Press Kony inspires conflicted age daughter sought refuge in into a small space, even a clos- brey Latham said. thoughts among some people a bathroom. It wasn’t enough. et. Some are so small occu- Since 2005, 31 community ULU, Uganda — Adye Sun- in northern Uganda who re- His wife was killed. pants have to crawl inside. A shelters have been built in day isn’t sure about the calls member the early days of his Cook moved to nearby Joplin few are buried in the yard like Missouri using FEMA funds, to kill or capture Lord’s Resis- insurgency, which started as to rebuild, never imaging he the old storm shelters of the and nine others are under tance Army leader Joseph Kony. a popular struggle against the would confront another mon- late 1800s and early 1900s. construction, according to Though the elusive warlord southern-dominated govern- ster twister. But he had a safe Before the twister dev- Mike O’Connell of the Mis- abducted her when she was 13 ment of President Yoweri Mu- room installed in the garage astated Joplin, the Neosho, souri State Emergency Man- and forced her to be one of his seveni. just in case. Mo., safe room manufacturer agement Agency. dozens of “wives,” the 25-year- Angelo Izama, who runs a On May 22, Cook and his called Twister Safe had four That number is about to old says he’s also the father of Kampala-based think tank on daughter huddled inside the employees. Now it has 20. grow. Joplin voters earlier her two children. regional security called Fanaka small steel enclosure while an “Business has probably qua- this month approved a $62 “I don’t see Kony as a bad Kwawote, said Kony is a sympa- EF-5 tornado roared outside. drupled, at least,” owner Enos million bond issue that will person,” she said in her native thetic figure among some Ugan- They emerged unharmed, al- Davis said. “We’re selling 400 be combined with insur- Acholi dialect through a trans- dans who see his rebellion as a though the new house was to 500 a year now, compared ance money and federal aid lator, as she mixed batter for va- valid response to the “perceived gone. to maybe 100 before.” to build storm shelters at ev- nilla cupcakes to sell in Gulu’s injustices against the north.” “It was blown away com- Twister Safe’s spike in busi- ery school. The shelters will market while her 3 1/2-year-old “Some people felt that he was pletely — again,” he said. “The ness is even more impressive double as gyms, classrooms daughter Betty watched. “Ev- a criminal and yet his criminal- only thing standing was that in Missouri, which does not or kitchens. erything done in the bush is ity was in the service of a differ- blamed on Kony, but to me he’s ent type of justice,” he said. not a bad person.” The LRA has been out of Forces now hunting for Kony northern Uganda since 2006 in the Central African Repub- and is now terrorizing an area lic, South Sudan and Congo are the size of California spanning unlikely to find much sympathy the Central African Republic, for him as they might in Gulu in South Sudan and Congo. northern Uganda — 20 kilome- Though numbering only be- ters (some 12 miles)from where tween an estimated 150 to 300 he was born — but some locals fighters — compared to several there have other concerns that thousand in years past — LRA complicate the military mis- attacks in the Central African sion. Republic and Congo have been With more than 3,000 chil- on the rise in the first quarter dren abducted by the LRA since of 2012, according to the U.N.’s 2008, according to the U.N. and Office for the Coordination of Human Rights Watch, families Humanitarian Affairs, with 53 worry, for example, that troops attacks and 90 abductions of hunting Kony will not be able to children and adults. None were distinguish between the regu- reported in South Sudan. lar LRA fighters and their ab- The guerrilla group takes ducted children. boys to force into combat, and “They will tell you they would girls and young women like really like Joseph Kony to be Sunday to serve as “wives” to captured and maybe killed, and Kony and others. the LRA disbanded, but our Kony is known for his brutal children that are in the bush — tactics, like cutting the lips off how can they be separated from women who sound the alarm the rebels?” said Tatiana Vivi- that his forces are coming, and ane, who works with a Central ordering abducted children to African Republic organization kill their parents or other rela- focused on helping the coun- tives so that they are afraid to try’s young people. ever try to return home for fear They also fear reprisal at- they will be shunned. tacks if they are thought to be Sunday said she was taken helping the authorities find from her bed by LRA fighters Kony — depriving military lead- in the middle of the night, then ers of information that could be spirited off to neighboring Con- key to catching him. go for 10 years. “My sense is that in this par- She said she had a son with ticular mission, human intel- Kony seven years ago. Betty was ligence is probably going to be just a baby in 2010 when au- the key,” said Gen. Carter Ham, thorities in Congo attacked the who heads the U.S. military’s LRA camp she was in. She was Africa Command, in a briefing caught in the crossfire and shot in Stuttgart, Germany. “That in the leg as she went to grab goes a little bit back to ... how do the child. you get confidence amongst the Left behind by the LRA, she local populace so that they’re and her two children were first of all willing, and second picked up by the troops that at- have the means to report to lo- tacked the camp and brought cal authorities?” back to Uganda. page 8 The Observer | ndsmcobserver.com Monday, April 30, 2012

Inside Column College and self-deception Yoga pants Ten years from now, we will remember possible. There seems to be a notion that the discrepancy between the hard reality the college experience at Notre Dame as college is supposed to be a perfect, happy they faced in college and their preconceived As Walsh Hall apparel commission- we remember our childhood. My child- place where your life only blossoms. Our idea of college. er, I have a duty to ensure the Wild hood memories somehow represent a place lives do blossom, and I have enjoyed the After a breakup, one of my friends said, Women look good. where everything was ideal. Yet, the fact past four years at Notre Dame. But I am “I think when I look back my senior life af- As a lifelong fashionista, I wanted that I will never noticing the negative sides of the college life ter graduation, I will only remember happy to create fall and spring collections of be able to relieve Jee Seun Choi are underestimated. things. I guess [the fact I suffer now] is loungewear that those memories Diversity issues at Notre Dame seem to okay. I just need to go through this.” Maybe were comfortable, creates this sense Asiatic Gaze be one such side. This year, the Notre Dame in her case, it is good to detach yourself collegiate and of nostalgia. When community lived in the delusion the situa- from the reality and try not to get too im- classy, not over- I was young, my life consisted of my family, tion for minority students was better than mersed in the situation. sized and obnox- friends and teachers, and the corner shop it actually was. The fried chicken incident However, when the problem requires any ious. owners and their children. It was a perfect happened, and other cases of discrimina- action on your part, this kind of detach- Staples of this world. tion were revealed through the Town Hall ment is very dangerous, as it disables you fall’s order includ- At the same time, when I look more meeting and “Show Some Skin.” Racism from accurately assessing the reality. This ed a cardigan and deeply, my childhood had problems I con- and discrimination are not just exceptional year has been a tough year for the race a henley in clas- sider petty as a grown up: The continuous experiences of some minority students, but relations. Many realized that somehow we sic colors with Tori Roeck battle over food and TV channels with my a stable part of the Notre Dame experience. have been deceiving ourselves with the simple designs, sister, all the toys and pets I wanted but my Many students who are not a minority face sense of normalcy that everything was fine both of which I News Writer parents wouldn’t get for me, neighborhood different kinds of difficulties due to the ho- when it wasn’t. Realization is the first step purchased myself bullies and scary kindergarten teachers. mogenous culture at Notre Dame. Students for advancement. Maybe when I graduate, and wear proudly around campus. Those are issues that made me sad as a who are in a minority, such as sexuality, I might end up remembering my times But when it came to introducing child, even though I had very loving par- religion, nationality, political identity or at Notre Dame mostly with nostalgia and new items for spring, both our rector ents. But in the end, the feelings of sweet- family background, have their own chal- happy memories. But the struggle will con- and the dorm’s residents were vocal: ness precede the difficult memories. Thus, lenges. tinue for those who continue to live in it. they wanted yoga pants. the memory became a sanctuary. A friend of mine who hates the party Those who know me know I make Maybe that’s why adults tend to idealize scene at Notre Dame said he had a hard Jee Seun Choi can be reached at it a point to dress up for class daily. I their college lives, just as we idealize our time his freshman and sophomore year [email protected] boast an eclectic wardrobe of varied childhoods. My parents told me college finding the right group of friends, even The views expressed in this column are styles, colors and patterns. was the one of the most carefree times of though his roommates were “great guys.” I those of the author and not necessarily But if there is one thing I will never their lives, so I should enjoy it as much as have seen many of my friends suffer due to those of The Observer. wear, it’s yoga pants. Not to revive last year’s “Viewpoint- less” war, but yoga pants are glorified leggings. Just because they flare out at the bottom does not make them Why I signed the letter qualify as pants. Flare-legged pants have been out of style for years, so by that logic, it’s better to just wear Since signing the letter denouncing not Hitler” analogy. However, my comments Because if we do not have a language that leggings as pants, but by no means is Bishop Jenky’s comparison of the Obama were not meant as a defense of abortion, as allows us to reason together, then all our it good. administration to Hitler — one of 154 Notre you suggested. Indeed, nothing I have said moral crises, including the one about which I found myself in a dilemma. I could Dame faculty to sign — I have received on this issue has addressed the questions of you care so passionately, will simply con- refuse to order the yoga pants, stand e-mails calling me “shameful,” “treacher- abortion, contraception, religious freedom, tinue without end. firm in my beliefs and deprive the ous,” and “without or the proper relationship of the U.S. Gov- If you don’t believe this, ask yourself Wild Women of what they wanted, or honor.” I have been John Duffy ernment to the Catholic Church. what progress you have seen on the issue I could cave and get the pants, ignore accused of trivial- My comments in the South Bend Tribune of abortion. Consider that since Roe v. my personal principles and please the izing abortion and Guest Columnist concerned the language Bishop Jenky used Wade was passed in 1973, we have had five girls in my dorm. betraying Catholic to advance his arguments. I believe one can Republican presidents and three Demo- As a future lawyer, I have to get teachings. What follows is an edited version argue passionately about the most pro- cratic ones. In all the comings and goings used to this war between career re- of a response I wrote to one of my critics, found moral questions without demonizing of so-called “pro-life” and “pro-choice” sponsibilities and inner convictions. who wrote me after I was quoted in the others. “Hear the other side,” St. Augustine presidents and other politicians, what Lawyers oftentimes have to choose South Bend Tribune. said. In this instance, I think Bishop Jenky fundamental changes have occurred? How between representing a questionable “The South Bend Tribune quoted me ac- ignored that good advice. In recent days, I satisfied are you with the sum of legisla- client and getting fired. curately. I was disappointed by the bishop’s have heard from people telling me that le- tive accomplishment? How confident are Criminal defense lawyers in partic- remarks. I thought they were divisive, galized abortion in the U.S. is a grave moral you that the next election will bring about, ular must be at peace with knowing ill-considered and historically absurd. You crisis. I feel the urgency in their messages, at long last, the changes you so fervently most of their clients are guilty, but as may believe President Obama deserves to and I respect it. But I am also concerned desire? professionals, they’re required to do be compared to Hitler. I do not, and I said about a crisis of another kind: the crisis Our politics, I am trying to say, are crip- their best to procure the most favor- so, nor am I persuaded by those who argue in public argument. I am concerned that pled by an impoverished public language. able sentence for them and guarantee that the bishop’s remarks were quoted “out public discourse today has become so toxic And this impoverishment of language justice prevails. of context.” These people state the bishop and debased that not only are we incapable makes us a tribal people, each side in its At Notre Dame, we’re taught to fol- did not directly compare Obama to Hitler, of securing agreement on moral ques- territory, firing rhetorical rocket shells at low our moral instincts and to up- but instead made a narrower argument tions, we are not even able to agree on such one another. The blasts are emotionally hold our Catholic code of ethics at all about restrictions on religious freedom by basic things as the nature of a fact, or what satisfying, but the wars go on. If you think costs. When our careers clash with citing relevant historical examples, includ- constitutes empirical evidence, or what the only solution is the total destruction of these tenets, we must hold true to our ing Hitler. language is appropriate for characterizing the other side, then we part ways here. I am beliefs no matter what. The problem with the “out of context” those with whom we disagree. We argue looking for a different way, and that’s why I The Church claims it does not have defense is that it wants to invoke Hitler ethical questions in terms of assertions and regard Bishop Jenky’s remarks as unpro- a hierarchy of dogma, but when it without being accountable for it. Hitler, in counter-assertions, and we hike up the vol- ductive and indeed offensive. The Bishop’s comes to shaping personal ethics, a our culture, is both a historical figure and ume on our personal speakers to the max. language was a powerful blast but did ranking of priorities is vital. a concept, one representing the embodi- We do not listen, and what we hear we are nothing to end ongoing conflicts. A good, moral person shouldn’t ment of evil. You cannot compare someone unwilling to understand. That is why I signed the letter. defend someone who killed another in to Hitler and then note afterwards that you You may think my concerns trivial cold blood merely for the sport of it. weren’t referring to those parts of Hitler’s compared to yours. After all, accepting John Duffy is an English professor at But if I were asked to represent a legacy. Analogies to Hitler do not permit your formulation for this discussion, what Notre Dame. He can be reached at kid guilty of theft who is genuinely such nice distinctions. We do not parse compares to 50 million murders? Nothing, [email protected] repentant and brimming with poten- Hitler. To invoke Hitler is to invoke all of it really. But I would suggest to you that the The views expressed in this column are tial, I can disregard, “Thou shalt not — the death camps and all the rest. There crisis of public discourse is prior to almost those of the author and not necessarily steal.” is no such thing in our culture as a “Hitler- all other moral crises, including yours. those of The Observer. Sometimes in life people have to do things they’re not comfortable with for the sake of a greater good, and as long as these actions do not conflict Quote of the day Quote of the day with one’s core ethical pillars, some dissonance is allowed. I realized my petty vendetta against yoga pants was not worth standing in “Energy is eternal delight.” “Be a yardstick of quality. the way of my friends’ joy. Some people aren’t used In fact, I think those yoga pants will William Blake to an environment where look fabulous on the strong, beautiful English illustrator and poet excellence is expected.” and ever classy Wild Women of Walsh, and not just because I designed them. Steve Jobs U.S. computer engineer Contact Tori Roeck at [email protected] and industrialist The views expressed in the Inside Column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer. Monday, April 30, 2012 The Observer | ndsmcobserver.com page 9 Please let me be me

What is it about the human condition of relationships. Although there were character flaws, but they also brought significant relationships based on mutual that will not allow us to affirm the devel- some similarities, degrees of variance into question his sexual orientation. His respect. They are having “fun,” but are opment of others in the manner the Spirit were ever present. In one of my past experience of Notre Dame is that he is no unfulfilled, so they want Robert to join has predetermined? It seems as though articles, I talked about the pressure and longer free to be himself. The assault of them in their pursuit of immediate grati- either we say nothing to encourage holis- stress that Notre Dame women experi- the “NDRC” was so assertive that Rob- fication, regardless of collateral damage. tic, authentic devel- ence as they navigate their path to an ert began to think that there were very This way, “we’re all in this together.” opment, or we cast David Moss impossible standard. Men on this cam- few (if any) men on campus who valued It would be really nice if those en- negative aspersions pus feel the same stress and frustration women and relationships the way he did. sconced in the “NDRC” would allow those on those who make Dr. D @ the GRC around the issue of relationships. Last He felt alone. who have taken a different path to do the attempt. From a week a student (let’s call him Robert) Although a hard sell, I endeavored to so without the belittling and derogatory very early age, each of us has recognized sought me out to discuss several is- inform him that there were many men comments. My hope has always been that that not everyone thinks, feels or reacts sues related to fitting in at Notre Dame. like him on campus. These men, however, our campus would be one where everyone the same way. Robert struck me as mature, thoughtful are part of the “Silent majority” (Jan. 29) desired authentic and mutually beneficial During this academic year, five in- and open to the critical examination of that see the craziness, do their best to relationships, but I recognize that this dividuals close to me suffered through his personal development into manhood. avoid the craziness, but refuse to call out may not be the case. This is particularly the death of a parent. As I attended the He treated women with great respect the craziness for what it is — crazy. Until true, given the sundry attitudes with homegoing services for these awe-inspir- because this is what he learned from his this happens, the “NDRC” will continue which students engage this transitional ing individuals, it became evident that family, and he always thought it was the to be the most influential determinant period of life. Some have bypassed the each family handled the grieving process right thing to do. of relationship quality on this campus part of friendship that encourages others differently. In fact, there is no “normal” His friendships with women were genu- and men like Robert will continue to to be their best self, not just imitations way to grieve. This process is unique to ine, based on mutual interests and sur- view their path to manhood as lonely and of what everyone else claims to be. This each one of us, and this is okay. Some rounded by great conversations. Robert uncertain. is my message to the “NDRC” from those may need months, some years and others seemed clear about who he was and com- So why is it important for the “NDRC” who are looking for relationships based only a few days. The length of time one fortable with the “skin he was in.” There to denigrate those who are brave enough on respect and the mystery of authentic grieves is not an indication of the depth is a certain social movement of relation- to place immediate gratification on hold, human relating — please let me be me. of love or commitment to their loved ship building on campus that I will call and to try to ignore the media’s attempt to one. Everyone processes these emotions the “Notre Dame Relationship Combine” portray women (and men) as objects only Dr. G. David Moss is the assistant vice differently and we should offer them the (NDRC). The “NDRC” has certain expecta- good for personal pleasure? My hunch president for Student Affairs and the grace needed for the Spirit to do His per- tions, and quickly called into question not is that it relates to an old adage you interim director for the Gender Relations fect work in their lives. only Robert’s perspective on dating, but may have heard before — misery loves Center. He can be contacted at Since taking on the role of interim also challenged his premise that women company. Although Robert’s friends gave [email protected] director of the Gender Relations Center, are more than objects for his physical him the impression that they had it all to- The views expressed in this column are I have enjoyed numerous conversations and emotional pleasure. Some of Robert’s gether, my experience tells me, that they those of the author and not necessarily with students about many different types friends not only labeled him with various lacked the maturity needed to pursue those of The Observer.

Letters to the Editor For the administration Please tell us why Dear Notre Dame Administration, generations on this issue, and how the cur- I’ve thoroughly enjoyed being a tour guide rent generation of college students (including this past year and having the privilege of those on this campus) are overwhelmingly showcasing the campus and academic life to supportive of equal rights for all, regardless The University recently announced that it will not be adding sexual orienta- prospective and admitted students. I’ve been of sexual orientation. tion to the non-discrimination clause, and subsequently released the ways in thrilled to answer the questions of these Notre Dame, your attitude on this issue which it hopes to “enhance support for gay and lesbian students.” This press individuals, as well as concerns or specific is starting to have serious effects. Students release claimed that it was responding to student concerns and needs. As questions that have come from their parents. who you want to welcome into the family are an ally, I appreciate that the University has given some kind of response to However, as other tour guides have told me, turning away due to the uncomfortable at- the momentum built this year by the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transexual and there will be that one tour you will always mosphere surrounding this issue. I have also questioning (LGBTQ) and ally community. These measures, however, are remember. Mine happened last week. heard from friends who work in the Phone not enough. They are not the response for which students are asking ­— nay, The tour had two families of admitted stu- Center that recent alumni are refusing to do- pleading. dents, plus one mother whose daughter was nate to the University because you won’t add If you cannot make sexual orientation part of the non-discrimination currently getting another tour of campus sexual orientation to the non-discrimination clause, and if you refuse to recognize a student-run gay-straight alliance provided by her host student. At the end of clause. (GSA), please recognize the efforts of the many students fighting and work- the tour, this one mother stayed back to ask Throughout the year, we have seen indi- ing for these issues on campus. The best way to recognize these efforts is to some questions that were concerning her viduals write about how other Catholic col- respond, publicly and explicitly, with the reasons why our requests continue daughter. The first question she asked was, leges in the country (including Saint Mary’s) to be denied. It has been many years since the University released an official “How is the LGBTQ community and how are have LGBTQ organizations. I could throw in statement detailing why they continue to believe that a GSA is unnecessary, or they treated on campus?” official Church documents that state that we why sexual orientation does not belong in the non-discrimination clause. I am I was at a loss. On one hand, a vast ma- are all called to accept one another fully. But a practicing Catholic, I have studied the teaching, and I cannot find a doctrinal jority of my friends are in complete sup- apparently, this doesn’t work. reason for this resistance. Are there alumni concerns? Would it negatively af- port of the inclusion and would love to see Instead, I ask you this, Notre Dame ad- fect our endowment? Are there legal issues? These are questions in the minds it happen. On the other hand, we have an ministration: How would you have answered of many students. administration that continually chooses to this mother’s question? How would you While it would not be a replacement for the ultimate achievement of a reject adding sexual orientation to the non- respond to her concern over the lack of an recognized GSA and changing the non-discrimination clause, it would put my discrimination clause. official LGBTQ? What would you do if she mind somewhat more at ease if the University would make a public statement What could I say? The mother continued discovered that you repeatedly turn down telling us why. At this University, I am being taught to ask questions and make by saying that her daughter (she never men- the request for club status and for adding challenges. So this is my question. This is my challenge: Why? Why not? tioned her daughter’s orientation, nor was it sexual orientation to the clause? How would Respectfully and anxiously awaiting your response, my right to ask) was very concerned by the you respond? lack of a Gay-Straight Alliance or an official Gabriela Nunez LGBTQ club, for she has friends who are Matt Roe sophomore members of the community and didn’t think senior Cavanaugh Hall she would be comfortable on campus. After a Morrissey Manor April 27 while, we began to discuss the difference in April 27 A call to future parents

The fight for recognition, legitimacy For every boy who doesn’t understand sexuality, but with unconditional accep- daughter and explain that it’s okay for her and inclusion of LGBTQ students, faculty, why he is pushed into lockers, why people tance and recognition of all that is a part to like another girl. and staff at the University of Notre Dame call him a “f*****.” For every girl who is of you.” This is a call to every Notre Dame If your child struggles with their is a beautiful and powerfully necessary made fun of because she’s a tomboy, or student who ever plans on having chil- gender, be loving, accepting and create a thing. This struggle seeks to improve because she likes girls. For every person dren, adopting children or plans to work space for them grow, mature and learn to the quality of life for students who don’t who goes through the terrifying struggle with children. Make your arms the first love themselves. Don’t be the parent who necessarily feel a part of the Notre Dame for gender identity, and for every person that your child will run to if they come has to bury their child because you never family, or who have been purposefully os- who has ever lost their life because they home from school with stories about how thought that it would happen to you. tracized by ignorance, discrimination and have been pushed over the edge by hate. they don’t want to go to school because hate. Personally, however, this struggle No one should ever have to feel the need the kids are mean to them. Lucas Garcia represents and embodies the fight for ev- to harm themselves because people can- Wrap your son in your arms, and tell freshman ery child who will ever look in the mirror not find within them the humanity to say, him that it’s alright that he wants to Keenan Hall and feel nothing but shame and fear. “I love you, not just regardless of your hold hands with another boy. Hold your April 27 page 10 The Observer | ndsmcobserver.com Monday, April 30, 2012

By ADRIANA PRATT Backstage before the concert, Carlton divulged more run our hotels and stuff … It’s a little frustrating.” Senior Scene Writer details about her philosophy and journey as an artist. Carlton said she was excited to perform at Notre She noted a change in sound over the past few years Dame, and not just because the University shares a The warbling was worth the wait. Though Vanessa and said further changes would come with her next al- similar devotion to sustainability. Carlton graced Notre Dame with her presence later bum. “[Notre Dame] is gorgeous and I was really excited than expected, by the time the curtains closed on the “We’re going to do something sort of like a, it’s re- when I was invited to come,” Carlton said. “I love play- Legends stage Saturday night, the audience was left im- ally an electronic dance-pop record,” Carlton said. “It’s ing universities and … my brother’s still in college so pressed and satisfied with the musician’s performance. going to be different. I think it’s oddly a natural pro- … it feels like home in a way. I mean, I know I’m not a After opening act freshman Michael Paluzzi gression from ‘Rabbits.’ I don’t really know how I can college kid, but I feel really comfortable here, playing strummed through a few of his original acoustic tunes, explain that in a way that makes sense, but once I think schools.” Carlton took the stage. Accompanied by violinist Skye we start making the tracks, it will make sense. I’m re- She loves playing colleges and she loves performing Steele, the duo situated themselves while the audience, ally, really excited.” for a youthful audience, but that doesn’t mean Carlton layers deep through the dance floor and out the door, She said inspiration for her upcoming album comes doesn’t have a little age to her soul. In fact, according screamed in excitement. both from listening to her college-aged brother’s trippy, to her, she’s well on her way to becoming one of the The screaming, unfortunately, continued throughout euphoric music and reading classical mythology. women from “Grey Gardens,” a documentary film about most of Carlton’s set, though the musicians didn’t seem “I’m very inspired by Shamanism and right now, I’m a socialite mother and daughter hiding away from the to mind. kind of revisiting a lot of old mythological tales and world. Exuding the serene elf-like vibes of the “Lord of the kind of psychedelic poetry,” Carlton said. So where exactly does Carlton see herself 30 years Rings’” Arwen, Carlton sat at the piano in a robe-like Carlton’s world and music changed direction a few from now? She said she hopes she’ll be a “crazy old pot- red gown, hair flowing free and makeup light and natu- years ago, sparked by what she said was “deep misery” tery teacher composer living in the Redwood forest.” ral. Her platform sandals enthusiastically pumped the and chaos she didn’t have the tools to make sense of at pedals as multiple gold animal rings danced across the the time. Contact Adriana Pratt at [email protected] keys. “I’m an ongoing, working, evolving person, you The look suited her, as Carlton said in an interview know? Because we all are,” she said. “I think my big- with Scene before the show that she found her very own gest triumph, I guess, was the fundamental shift I had a “Shire” in England where she will record her next al- couple years ago where I just kind of devoted myself to bum. being as authentic and generous and happy as I possi- The concert’s setlist drew heavily from her 2011 al- bly could be, and just really appreciating the wonderful bum “Rabbits on the Run.” Carlton classics, like “White people and creatures in my life. Houses” and “Hands on Me,” were peppered through- “Life’s pretty short. I think once you have a shift like out. that in your attitude, I think that affects your work, The audience went nuts when she finally appeased your writing, everything.” their screams for “A Thousand Miles,” the penultimate Figuring out what’s important became a priority for number of the night. Despite a few technical difficul- Carlton. Though she dropped out of Columbia Univer- ties early in the show, Carlton maintained a reverie-like sity in the midst of her blossoming career, she said she ambiance on stage throughout. is very passionate about supporting education, and in Though she said she feels at home in a college setting, particular musical education. and her lyrics certainly match a coming-of-age period, Another Carlton passion is the environment. She re- Carlton’s performance was almost too mature for the cently performed with Gavin DeGraw at the Origins crowd. As excited as I’m sure she was to hear, “I love Rocks Earth Month Concert in New York, and has tried you Vanessa!” every five minutes, the intoxicated rep- to maintain an environmentally-friendly atmosphere etition drowned out some of Carlton’s deeper musings. on tour. Between pieces, she’d pause and deliver the creation “I mean it’s really hard, especially when I travel the story of each song, but most details were lost amidst the world so much and I’m outside the [United] States a lot, constant chatter. A few came through the microphone, and to see how behind we were,” she said. “We’re get- however, including a live and let live message about re- ting much better, and to kind of be more progressive in lationships before the song “Who Says.” terms of how much (we) waste and how we kind of even

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By SAM STRYKER ther. these cannot match the solidarity of Americans are jaded — it’s cliché, Assistant Managing Editor But there is one uniquely British celebrating William and Kate’s vows. but we love to tear something down as tradition that, try as we might, we Even President Obama’s election in much as we like to build it up. But as Oedipus, the mythical Greek king of Americans are never going to repli- 2008, which brought so much hope hard as you can try, there aren’t any Thebes, had a complex relationship cate, nor claim as our own in any way, and change to the country, was not chinks in Will and Kate’s armor. No with his mother. He unknowingly ful- shape or form — the most British of celebrated in all American homes. one won or lost; there wasn’t a worry fills a prophecy that he will kill his ceremonies, royal weddings. Yet, Will and Kate’s nuptials across about what would happen tomorrow. own father and marry Sunday marked the the pond attracted 60 million Ameri- All that mattered was here and now, his mother — doom- one-year anniversary can viewers, not to mention the scores these two people were committing to ing his city in the of Prince William, more around the world. one another — albeit with global ex- process. Duke of Cambridge, The Royal Wedding had many tan- posure and an unparalleled display of As peculiar as marrying Kate Mid- gible magical mo- ments bells and whistles. Oedipus’ relation- dleton, a commoner that captured the We Americans can ship with his moth- who met William hearts young and never have a roy- er was, the Greek while she was study- old — the brightest al wedding of our king had nothing on ing at the University stars in the world own, not just be- what America feels of St. Andrews in in attendance (El- cause we don’t have towards its mommy, Scotland. ton John and the a monarchy, but England. A former The spectacle of Beckhams), Kate’s because a ceremo- collection of colonies their wedding was stunning dress, ny of such hope is of the British Empire, unparalleled by Pippa Middleton’s, distinctly un-Amer- we declared indepen- anything we Amer- ahem, assets, a ican. We were just dence from our matri- people.com icans could pro- wedding at West- as fascinated with arch almost two and a half cen- duce. Even the most American of cel- minster Abbey the Kim Kardashi- turies ago. Yet to this day, we cannot ebrations we can muster never could and to cap it all an’s divorce as we help to be obsessed with anything and match the once-in-a-generation feel of off, a fairytale were with her vows everything British. the wedding — the 4th of July happens kiss on the bal- to Kris Humphries. We love their music (ranging from every year, but the last royal wedding cony of Bucking- Cynicism is as Ameri- the Beatles to Adele), their literature before this one was in 1981. ham Palace. can as baseball or (Dickens to the “Harry Potter” novels), Moreover, any sort of wedding But the spec- apple pie. their television (“Downton Abbey”) Americans of similar stature may tacle isn’t what made the event so That’s why the Roy- and even their celebrities (the Beck- hold is usually met with cynicism or special — celebrities, derrieres, over- al Wedding meant so much to us. No hams). ridicule, a la Kim Kardashian’s. These the-top ceremonies and smooches matter what we do, a royal wedding Even the most esteemed American celebrity weddings we pay so much at- are a dime-a-dozen these days. The is something we cannot physically or pop culture icons can’t seem to get tention too pale in comparison to last Royal Wedding was extraordinary be- emotionally replicate. For one day, we enough “British” in their lives – wit- year’s royal celebration, and seem al- cause something so pure as love was dropped our jaded American personas ness Madonna’s faux-British accent. most tacky in contrast. Not to mention at stake. For a moment, nothing mat- in favor of celebrating with the Brits. It seems the only British things we the fact that a royal wedding would tered but the true devotion between Leave it to a prince and princess to get Americans haven’t gobbled up for our never be broadcast on E! as a reality two people. We held on to this moment America to rescind its independence own are driving on the left side of the special. on a global scale because there are for a day. road and dental care (or lack thereof) And then there are events that de- so few times in any of our lives when — and I’m not complaining about ei- fine the future of America — but something so wholesome occurs. Contact Sam Stryker at [email protected]

By COURTNEY ECKERLE falsetto voice from Motown, the song has a sweet- well it sounds familiar, and “Mondo” is an album Scene Writer ly urgent melody that makes it insanely catchy. that is already begging for a follow-up. A dainty tickle of the piano keys starts the song With electronica-tinged songs that draw from before it is kicked off with a staccato drum that Contact Courtney Eckerle at [email protected] almost every genre, “Mondo” is an interesting merges into a melody begging to be danced to. enough project to catch almost any music listener’s “Amber” is almost folksy, with Taccone’s croon- ear. The full-length debut from Los Angeles-based ing and storytelling within the song. A tale of woe duo Electric Guest has a range and appeal that is that one can groove to, it sounds like Ryan Gos- wonderfully unusual for the electronic genre. ling’s character in “Drive”: specifically alone, out- “Mondo” Producer Brian Burton, a.k.a. Danger Mouse, casted and undeniably talented. Electric Guest proves himself yet again, taking this band’s unique First single “Under the Gun” merges into hip-hop and catchy sound and giving it true mass appeal. characteristics with its intro, and the music video It’s a quality that makes them an act to look out for for it is a fantastic ‘Napoleon Dynamite”-like mon- Label: Downton Records and Across the on the charts. tage of odd dancing auditions. It also doubles by Universe Comprised of singer Asa Taccone and band mate acting as a metaphor for the journey Taccone had Matt Compton, Electrcic Guest’s project sprang to take to tackle his fears about this pet project. Tracks: “Holes,” “Under the Gun,” “The Head I from the mind of Taccone, brother of Jorma Tacco- “American Daydream” is a dark, obsessive tale of Hold,” “American Daydream” ne from The Lonely Island. He spent years amass- love gone wrong. The music video for the track dis- ing ideas for “Mondo” while producing hits for the plays this, with Taccone beaten and bruised, going If you like: Spoon, Eels, The Postal Service, “Saturday Night Live”-sprung band like “D*ck in a through a swanky Los Angeles party-gone-wrong, The Bravery Box”. as he circles the edges as a wannabe lover. Intro song “Holes” has great radio power and The idea of the video is completed with a torn is Billboard Top 200-worthy. Success by Gotye, a button-down and brooding beard stubble — just similar act, has paved the way for Electric Guest enough crazy-eye to do the trick. With a humorous to have the radio play that will give the band the touch reminiscent of most Lonely Island videos, same mass appeal. The song is slightly reminiscent Taccone spends most of the video leaping at people of The Postal Service with its high-tech, spacey feel like Cady Heron in the cafeteria in “Mean Girls.” and syncopated beats. Electric Guest creates a soul that is difficult The strongest track is “The Head I Hold.” Bor- to find in the sometimes-devoid electronic music rowing a Temptations-esque smooth and effortless world. It is a rare band that does unique music so

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Sports Authority MLB Don’t put too much Sabathia pitches Yankees to win stock into NFL Draft Don’t get me wrong. I love the ed to believe that, because NFL Draft just as much as all that’s what happens with the those nuts at Radio City Music NFL Draft. Hope springs eter- Hall in New York City. nal, and fans blindly believe It’s an exciting time for NFL all first-round picks become fans, who stars. may have Tannehill may very well be been more a bust like other quarterbacks focused on taken recently in the first the NHL round (think Joey Harrington, playoffs Vince Young, Matt Leinart or MLB and JaMarcus Russell). But openers, to the thing about the NFL Draft get think- is he could be a star. He could ing about be the next Eli Manning, Phil- their teams ip Rivers, Ben Roethlisberger again. Mike Monaco or Aaron Rodgers. These guys Fans start all were first-round picks and AP forecast- Sports Writer have proved to be as good as Yankees outfielder Curtis Granderson watches his home run during the fourth inning of New ing which advertised. York’s 6-2 victory over Detroit on Sunday at Yankee Stadium. players can There’s more to the draft fill holes on the depth chart, than first-round picks, Associated Press yelled anti-Semitic epithets. esis Miguel Cabrera, who hit a and with every team’s record though. Get as excited as you Young was placed on the long RBI double in the sixth in- at 0-0, a playoff appearance want about the blue-chip NEW YORK — Max restricted list Saturday and ning to close it to 3-2. Cabrera seems plausible to even the draft choices, but don’t forget Scherzer was not wild will be evaluated under base- is 10 for 19 against Sabathia. most disadvantaged followers that Tom Brady was a sixth- about his performance. ball’s employee assistance “I’m sure he’s 10 for 19 (looking at you guys in Cleve- round pick. Don’t forget Victor Scherzer walked a ca- program, perhaps as early as against a lot of guys,” Sabathia land). Cruz and Arian Foster were reer-high seven while CC Monday. It is not known if he said, calling Cabrera the best But between all the mock undrafted. It’s an enormously Sabathia pitched neatly for will be at Comerica Park on right-handed hitter in baseball. drafts, trade rumors, pro days difficult task to consider what eight innings, and the New Monday night when the Tigers Sabathia struggled early and Wonderlic tests, the hype a player did in college — York Yankees beat Detroit host the Kansas City Royals. to a 5.27 ERA on a staff with of the draft gets to be too whether it be at Alabama or 6-2 on Sunday, the Tigers’ Alex Rodriguez drove in two a 6.37 ERA, 29th in majors, much. There’s only so many North Alabama — and predict eighth loss in 10 games. runs to pass Willie Mays on entering Sunday. Garcia was times I can look at Mel Kiper’s what he will do in the pros. “I take pride in not walk- the career RBIs list with 1,904, dropped from the rotation be- Big Board or Todd McShay’s So no matter how much we ing guys and that’s really according to research by the fore Sunday’s game and rookie mock draft before I want Com- analyze the draft, the bot- what has me frustrated, all Elias Sports Bureau provid- David Phelps may get a start missioner Goodell (read: Dicta- tom line is that we simply those walks,” Scherzer said. ed the Yankees, without hit- before the expected return tor Goodell) to announce the don’t know. The Kipers and Scherzer (1-3) was pulled ting the ball out of the infield. of Andy Pettitte in mid-May. first pick and get the draft off McShays of the world can tell with the bases loaded Rodriguez singled on a drib- But Sabathia was and running. us the Seahawks didn’t get and two outs in the fifth bler down the third base line sharp this time, yield- The problem isn’t just that enough value by taking West inning, having thrown with the bases loaded in the ing four hits and striking the buildup has become so Virginia linebacker Bruce 119 pitches. Still, he second, the Yankees’ only hit out eight. He walked two. overblown in this age of 24/7 Irvin with the 15th pick. They only gave up three runs. in six plate appearances with With New York’s bullpen media coverage. It’s that the can inform us Andrew Luck is “He just didn’t have com- three men on. Chris Stewart slid taxed by Freddy Garcia’s 1 2-3 draft, and scouting prospects the best quarterback prospect mand. We walked too many under catcher Gerald Laird’s inning start on Saturday, Man- and predicting their futures in to come along since John El- people,” Tigers manager tag on Rodriguez’s ground- ager Joe Girardi said before general, is a fickle game. way. They can tell us that cer- Jim Leyland said. “Ma- er to short in the seventh. the game, “I would love to get a There are supposed “locks” tain teams filled their “needs” jor league pitchers are not Granderson homered in the good seven or eight strong in- like No. 1 overall pick Andrew by taking this guy or that supposed to do that. Once fourth inning — barely. He nings out of CC.” His ace obliged. Luck. But even he could strug- guy. But no matter how much again, he got his pitch count had to stop his trot between “It just feels good to go out gle to attain the All-Pro status expertise they have and how way up there way too early.” second and third to look back there and give those guys a talent evaluators and fans alike many sources they’ve spoken Scherzer’s control prob- for confirmation after center rest,” Sabathia said of a ‘pen are expecting from him. He with, the fact of the matter is, lems forced Leyland to call on fielder Austin Jackson near- that had thrown 73 1-3 innings may very well be the next great they don’t know for sure. Luke Putkonen to make his ly made a spectacular catch entering the game, third most quarterback, but then again he We can’t say Luck and Rob- major league debut with the above the wall in right-center. in the AL. Detroit is second. might not. ert Griffin are the next great bases loaded. He got Curtis Granderson also walked with Fielder homered to close And he’s only the first pick. quarterbacks, just as we can’t Granderson to ground out to the bases loaded to force in the the score to 2-1 before As you move through the first say that Tannehill is a bust. second base, then received game’s first run in the second. Granderson matched him round, the uncertainty only Because for every Ryan Leaf a bunch of fist bumps when The Yankees walked nine in the bottom of the fourth. increases. The eighth player and Akili Smith, there’s an he returned to the dugout. times and left 15 on base overall, With one out, Granderson chosen, new Miami Dolphins Aaron Rodgers. For every “To be honest with you, but won the three-game series. connected but Jackson made quarterback Ryan Tannehill, no-name late-round pick that that was the last thing I “We were really fortunate a long run and leaped where is the perfect encapsulation gets cut in the preseason, wanted to do, but sometimes to have a shot in that game the outfield wall meets a fence of the unpredictable nature of there’s a Tom Brady and his it doesn’t want to work out the way the game was going,” that separates fans from the the NFL Draft. He has entic- three Super Bowl rings. the way you want to,” Ley- Leyland said. “In this ball- New York bullpen in right- ing physical attributes: a So be as excited as you land said. “I was hoping park, with a lineup like that, center. The former Yankees strong arm, good size and solid want about your team’s future (Scherzer) could get through normally that doesn’t hap- minor leaguer who was sent mobility. But Tannehill was prospects, but just remember the inning and I could pen. And it won’t happen.” to Detroit in the trade for still playing wide receiver six Kiper, his hair gel and NFL start the kid in an inning.” Sabathia (3-0) gave up a Granderson had the ball in games into his junior season scouts are rolling the dice. The Yankees walked double in the first then re- his glove but momentum car- at Texas A&M. So now all of a And they’re not weighted. nine times and left 15 tired 10 in a row before Prince ried the glove into that fence, sudden Dolphins fans are ex- on base overall, but won Fielder, his former team- knocking the ball loose for pected to believe Tannehill will Contact Mike Monaco at the three-game series. mate at Milwaukee, hit his Granderson’s eighth homer. be the franchise quarterback: [email protected] Detroit again played with- first home run in the Bronx “I feel I can make every play the stopgap at a position that The views expressed out Delmon Young, who and third this year overall that I can get to,” Jackson said. has experienced tremendous in this Sports Authority was arrested on a hate with two outs in the fourth. “That one is just unfortunate turnover since the retirement column are those of the crime harassment charge The big lefty had little trou- that I couldn’t come up with it.” of the legendary Dan Marino? author and not necessarily at his hotel early Friday ble with the Tigers — all ex- Andruw Jones homered in Yeah, those fans are expect- those of The Observer. during which police say he cept for Fielder and his nem- the eighth.

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By PETER STEINER you think you can birdie a couple Sports Writer of [par-fives]. If he does the same thing tomorrow, he may have a After recording two of the top couple a more in there.” three individual rounds on the first of Meanwhile, Scodro found suc- day of competition Sunday, the Irish cess at an event where he already lead the Big East championships at holds quite the history. The senior the Watson Course at the Reunion claimed the individual Big East Resort in Orlando, Fla., by one stroke championship last season after fin- over Louisville. ishing as a co-medalist his sopho- Junior Paul McNamara and senior more year. Sitting at third place Max Scodro paved the way for the after one round is a familiar posi- Irish, finishing at four-under par and tion for Scodro, as he found himself three-under par, respectively. The in the same position after the first duo only trails Louisville senior Jus- round during last year’s winning tin Dorward for the invididual lead, campaign. who shot five-under on the day. “I think [his experience] was big “I thought [the team] did a really today in the sense that he hit so nice job,” Irish coach Jim Kubinski many good shots and he just rolled said. “They are feeling good about the putt right over the edge of the their games. Even though some of hole six, seven or eight times,” Ku- the guys didn’t finish well in Houston binski said. “He didn’t get frustrat- GRANT TOBIN/The Observer [at All American Collegiate on April ed and he didn’t start to press. He’s Freshman shortstop Kevin DeFiippis throws to first base in Sunday’s game against St. John’s. 10], we had good stretches there. learned a lot.” The Irish fell to the Red Storm 3-1 at Frank Eck Stadium. “The guys the last two-and-a-half According to Kubinski, the Irish weeks have really started to play can’t worry about how other teams well, and it was fun today. [Senior] are performing because their focus junior center fielder Char- won that game.” Tom [Usher] struggled a bit, but the should remain on their own game. St. John’s lie Markson. The Red Storm There were some bright other four guys did a great job.” “Like I told the guys, it’s all about added three more unearned spots for the Irish, includ- McNamara continued his strong the last three holes on Tuesday,” continued from page 20 runs in the ninth, initiated ing the performance from play that started in Houston. The Kubinski said. “You just play the with a throwing error by se- McMurray, who went 4-for-8 California native finished the day course, play the game and don’t get and DeSico committed two nior third baseman Tommy with a run and an RBI while with six birdies, all of which came on too caught up in it. You never know errors in one play, allow- Chase. hitting ninth in both games. par-fours. if another team gets hot and comes ing freshman designated The Irish took back a run “I thought Jason played his “Paul shot four-under and had it at up from behind and makes it a hitter Zach Lauricella to in the eighth inning with an best day in an Irish uniform, five-under today, but he started that match too. score the first run for the RBI single without any in Houston,” Kubinski said. “He was “We are not going to worry too Red Storm (28-16, 14-4) from senior q u e s t i o n , ” five-under through 11 or 12 holes much about Louisville and just try St. John’s grabbed a one- right fielder Aoki said. there, ended up at one-under [in the to play another solid round. Then run lead in the seventh, as Alex Robin- “He played second round]. Then he continued to at the end of the day tomorrow, sophomore first baseman son. Fresh- well start play well at [the Olympia Fields Invi- hopefully we’ll be in the same po- Frank Schwindel doubled man left to finish. I tational in Chicago] and at our place sition and have an opportunity to and scored on a single, and fielder Mac “We didn’t get the hits thought he he shot 70. close it out on Tuesday.” junior left fielder Jeremy Hudgins led when we needed to, they did a great “[The fact that all four birdies Baltz scored an unearned off the bot- got the hits when they job.” came on par-fours] means he could Contact Peter Steiner at run after advancing on a tom of the needed to ... They won The story shoot a lower score too, because [email protected] throwing error by Irish ninth with wasn’t much a triple and the critical moments.” different scored on Sunday. The a single Mik Aoki Red Storm from fresh- Irish coach scored a run man short- apiece in the stop Jason third, fourth M c M u r r a y , and fifth in- but junior nings, the catcher Joe last of which Hudson hit a o c c u r r e d fly ball out to left field with without a single St. John’s the bases loaded to end the hit. game. The Irish put runners While the Irish gave up a in scoring position in five lead in the first game, they innings, but they only never had control of the sec- scratched out one run, a ond, as junior righthand- sacrifice bunt from DeSico er Adam Norton (3-3) was that plated Markson in the rocked for four runs in the seventh. first inning. Aoki said the score was “Norty didn’t pitch great,” more a testament to St. Irish coach Mik Aoki said. John’s starter Kyle Hansen, “He just didn’t have his a right-handed junior, than best stuff, so unfortunately an indictment of the Irish that’s two weeks in a row.” lineup, which went 6-for-30 The Irish got one back in with runners in scoring po- the bottom of the inning sition over the weekend. when a Mancini groundout “He’s going to be a decent scored freshman designated draft [pick] for a reason,” hitter Ryan Bull from third. Aoki said. “By and large, The Red Storm scored two I didn’t think our at-bats more in the top of the fifth, were all that bad against and despite a home run from him.” sophomore third baseman Aoki said the Red Storm Eric Jagielo in the bottom demonstrated a knack for of that frame and additional pulling wins out of close runs in both the seventh and games. eighth, the Irish suffered “We didn’t get the hits their second loss of the day. when we needed to, they got After the losses, Aoki the hits when they needed gave credit to the St. John’s to. We didn’t defend it well pitchers, who kept Irish hit- enough when we needed to, ters off-balance all night. and they defended it well “That’s what those kinds enough,” Aoki said. “They of [pitchers] do,” Aoki said. won the critical moments.” “None of them are very over- The Irish will look to re- powering with velocity or bound against Butler at anything. They try to keep Frank Eck Stadium at 5:35 you off-balance and they did p.m. Tuesday. a good job. Had we gotten a timely hit here and there, Contact Vicky Jacobsen at we probably still would have [email protected] page 14 | ndsmcobserver.com The Observer u Sports Monday, April 30, 2012 Clark Rowing continued from page 20 Irish finish regular season on high note really found our feet. In the sec- ond half, I thought we were excel- lent.” By ERNST CLEOFE goals was to beat us in the Big After recording one shot in the Sports Writer East,” Meyers said. “They’ve been opening half, the Irish unleashed working really hard and they 12 shots in the second and forced The Irish finished their regular made it really close. It was tooth Mexico to make seven saves. In the season schedule with a perfect and nail to the very end, but then 65th minute, Irish sophomore record at the Big East Invitational we got the job done.” midfielder Harrison Shipp had in Indianapolis, winning every The second of the grand finals Notre Dame’s first shot on goal. race during the meet. The perfect featured the second varsity eight Two minutes later, Irish senior day included a clean sweep of the boats. After winning its pre- midfielder Adam Mena had his three grand finals. liminary heat by 22 seconds, the blast from the top of the 18-yard “I think it was a really good day second varsity boat did not win box headed away by a diving for us as an entire team,” junior the grand finals in such an easy Mexico defender. The Irish had captain Abby Meyers said. “To- manner. Notre Dame finished 1.1 two more quick scoring oppor- day, we pulled together and raced seconds ahead of Syracuse with a tunities in the 71st minute, but as an entire team.” winning time of 6:47.4. Mexico countered with a scoring After earning spots during The Irish had their easiest win chance of its own that was turned their preliminary heats, the var- in the final varsity four grand fi- away by Irish sophomore goal- sity eight, varsity four and second nal, finishing 12.9 seconds ahead keeper Patrick Wall. varsity eight each raced a second of second-place Iowa. The contest brought excitement time in the grand finals races to Outside of the grand finals races, on the field and in the stands, as earn the wins in the biggest races the Irish were also perfect in their Mexico fans ensured a raucous of the day. other competitions, including the atmosphere, Clark said. In the first of the grand finals, second varsity four and third var- GRANT TOBIN/The Observer “It was a lot of fun, I think, for the varsity eight had the closest sity eight. Sophomore Molly Bruggeman rows during practice on April 25. The the players to play in a higher-lev- of the three races. The Irish boat “It took a lot of work for us to Irish will be in action next at the Big East championships on May 13. el game like that,” he said. “It was pulled in with a time of 6:41.0, win all of the races,” Meyers said. fun to have a full house, a crowd only 0.6 seconds before second- “Some of the boats have raced mentum push, especially because The Irish head to Mercer, N.J., to that was right into the game, and place Syracuse. The close win set three weeks in a row, and we have we race a lot of these teams again face off against Big East foes again I think it was just a great atmo- the stage for the rest of the grand had a lot of competition.” in the Big East championship,” in the Big East championship on sphere.” final races. The sweep of the grand finals Meyers said. “Historically, at the May 13. “The race against Syracuse bodes well for the Big East champi- end of the semester, we gain speed Notre Dame 2, Haiti 1 was really intense. We know that onship on May 13. and now we’re ready to go for the Contact Ernst Cleofe at With a 2-1 win over the Haitian all season, one of their biggest “I think the wins are a huge mo- Big East.” [email protected] national team, an undermanned Irish squad grabbed its first inter- national win since 2008. Freshman forward Lauren nals Saturday was a battle right pick up Mike because we heard he in experience. Rompf’s old team, Bohaboy led the Irish with two Dunbar up until the last free throw, as No. didn’t have a team.” Saturdays in America, won the goals, including the game-winner 3 Hoops We Did It Again defeated Between Van Harmelen’s Bookstore championship last in the 84th minute. Tied at one, continued from page 20 No. 2 Mendozer Bulldozers 23-21. sharpshooting and Brogham- year. With a new group of players the California product jetted past Mendozer Bulldozers senior cap- mer’s dominance in the post, on his team this season, Rompf her defender and ripped a shot had our chances to win but stuff just tain Chris Jung only had one word SWAG was able to gain an early managed to return to the Final from an awkward angle on the didn’t go our way tonight.” to best describe the game. advantage over its opponent. Four before losing. left flank. The ball squeezed un- Hoops We Did It Again, a team “Physical,” Jung said. SWAG created open shots against “Don’t let the score fool you,” der Haiti goalkeeper Jordan Clark made up of Bauer and Holy Cross Stainko said that the key to the The Legacy of Alex Klupchak’s Van Harmelen said. “That was a and barely crossed the line, prov- freshmen Darrell McIntyre, game was the team’s hustle and 2-3 zone, and Broghammer was a very good team and if a few shots ing to be the winning goal for the George Stainko, Alajowon Ed- defense. force in the middle, Van Harmelen had dropped for them, that could Irish. wards and Zoe Bauer, trailed “Our defense was great at the said. have been a very different game.” “[Bohaboy] has been good all 11-8 at halftime and didn’t claim end, and we had the clutch free “With Mike in the middle, it After winning the semifinal spring,” Irish coach Randy Wal- a second-half lead until the 18-17 throw at the end which sealed it,” causes double or triple teams and game, all attention turned to Sun- drum said. “She has been one of mark. Stainko said. we are able to find open shots on day night’s championship match- our two best players this spring Beau Bauer said a change in The Mendozer Bulldozers and the perimeter,” Van Harmelen up, as SWAG prepared to take on and has made the biggest strides defensive philosophy, especially Hoops We Did It Again traded said. Hoops We Did It Again. for us. We are looking for great against former Irish men’s bas- buckets in the beginning of the With the score at 18-6, Van “The other team nobody knew things from her in the fall. She ketball forward Broghammer, game, but Hoops We Did It Again Harmelen relayed the ball up about coming in, so we don’t know was fantastic, I thought.” was the key to the second half took an 11-9 lead at halftime, get- the court to Broghammer, who that much about what to expect,” Bohaboy’s first goal came after surge. ting its opponent into foul trouble. flushed down a two-handed dunk Van Harmelen said. “They are a Haiti defender took down Irish “We knew that with it being wet Hoops We Did It Again managed to put the game definitively out of definitely a very good team, and sophomore midfielder Elizabeth out, we’d rather take our chances to keep a one-point cushion until reach. Broghammer racked up we will just continue to do what Tucker in the box, drawing a pen- getting beat by the jump shot the Mendozer Bulldozers knotted double-digit points and rebounds. we have been doing and get ready alty kick. Bohaboy put the penalty rather than letting Mike kill us in- the score at 16 on sophomore Ty- The Legacy of Alex Klupchak, for tomorrow.” kick into the back of the net, giv- side with fouls or layups,” Bauer ler Sonsalla’s drive and layup. composed of graduate students ing the Irish a 1-0 lead in the 31st said. “So for us, we figured if they Mendozer Bulldozers consists Bryan Pasciak, John Rompf, Zan- Contact Brendan Bell at minute. were going to beat us with jump of Sonsalla, Jung, sophomore der Shadley, Fritz Shadley and [email protected] and Mike Monaco But the Irish lead didn’t last for shots, that was how they were go- Tommy Hickey and seniors Pat- Mauri Miller, had the upper hand at [email protected] long. In the 40th minute, Haiti for- ing to beat us.” rick Kelly and Griffin Naylor. ward Manoucheka Pierre-Louis SWAG had success in the early Hickey dominated the post settled a long pass before thread- going with the perimeter shot, as with his shot-blocking ability and ing a through pass to midfielder guards Van Harmelen and Dun- managed to help the Mendozer Lovely Placide. Placide, who was bar combined for four first-half Bulldozers stay close until the streaking down the left flank, points. Broghammer chipped in final foul of the game. Hoops We got behind the Irish defense and four first-half points of his own, Did It Again went up 21-20, but easily put it past Irish junior goal- but was limited to just two points the Mendozer Bulldozers rallied keeper Maddie Fox to knot the in the second half as Hoops We back as Kelly hit a big shot to tie score at one. Did It Again switched exclusively the score at 21. Hoops We Did It The Irish outshot the Hai- to a 2-3 zone. Again took a 22-21 lead on a Mc- tians, 25-6, but couldn’t manage “I have to say defense was the Intyre put-back, and then after to break the tie until Bohaboy’s key [for us],” Bauer said. “It’s slick a strong defensive stop earned strike in the 84th minute. Bohab- out here and the ball’s not going a foul call on the offensive end. oy had a chance for a hat trick in in. Mike killed us in the first half, With a chance to put the game the 91st, but her free kick clanged but our defense picked it up for us away, Zoe Bauer knocked down off the crossbar after a deflection in the second half which allowed the free throw and Hoops We Did by Clark. us to come back and make the late It Again moved on to the finals. Despite the result, Waldrum run.” “They ran a lot of solo-focused said his squad struggled to adapt With the game tied at 19, Van stuff and we didn’t execute ear- to Haiti’s slower-paced interna- Harmelen made a baseline jump- ly on,” Jung said. “It was just a tional style. er to give SWAG a 20-19 lead. Beau tough game all around.” “It is a very international style. Bauer then countered with a mid- They were very organized defen- range jumper to tie the game at No. 4 SWAG 21, No. 1 The sively and they are very good on the 20. Zoe Bauer then hit a floater in Legacy of Alex Klupchak 7 counter,” he said. “That is not the the lane to take a one-point lead. No. 4 SWAG came out of the American way. Our teams are al- After a SWAG turnover, Beau gates fast and never looked back, ways on the ‘go-go-go,’ so we had to Bauer hit the game-winning shot. defeating No. 1 The Legacy of figure out how to break that down. I “There were a lot of people out Alex Klupchak, 21-7. was pleased with our play, but I was here that didn’t want Holy Cross Van Harmelen was on fire also very impressed with what [Hai- to win but we came through and from distance early, making five ti national coach Shek Borkowski] the little man wins,” Beau Bauer jumpers in a row. has done in a short time with the said. “We beat the giant.” “Originally we were all from Haiti team.” Keenan [Hall] and won the Inter- Semifinals hall championship together,” Van Contact Andrew Gastelum at No. 3 Hoops We Did It Again 23, Harmelen said. “In the round of [email protected] and Joseph No. 2 Mendozer Bulldozers 21 64, one of our teammates broke Monardo at [email protected] The first game of the semifi- [his] thumb and we were able to page 16 | ndsmcobserver.com The Observer u Sports Monday, April 30, 2012 SMC Softball Halfpenny Belles split doubleheader, continued from page 20 were limited a bit, and credit to both of the de- fenses we played against earn spot in tournament in both Georgetown and Northwestern, but at the same time, we really lim- ited ourselves … We fo- By MATT UNGER Selner (17-7) earned the cused … on getting back Sports Writer win, as she held the Scots to moving the ball, and to just one run on six hits then taking advantage of Entering Senior Day on in seven innings. Selner the opportunities,” she Sunday, the Belles knew struck out six batters and said. they needed at least a dou- allowed her only run on an In the second half, the bleheader split against sec- RBI double in the third. Irish offense was less ond-place Alma to earn a “Callie was incredible prolific in terms of goals spot in the top four of the today, and it was the best scored, but equally domi- MIAA and qualify for the I’ve seen her throw all nant in possession and conference year,” Sul- control. Among Notre tournament. livan said. Dame’s five second-half They did just “She kept goals were tallies by se- that with a hitters off- nior defender Jordy Shoe- dramatic, b a l a n c e , maker and graduate stu- come-from- “I asked our girls to keep and did a dent defender Brittany behind 2-1 it together and at least tremendous Mallory, who both depos- win in the job of lo- ited a goal for the first PAT COVENEY/The Observer f irst game win one of two. To do cating her time this season. before drop- it in the first game was pitches. If Halfpenny said the goals Junior attack Betsy Mastropieri drives to the net in Notre Dame’s ping the sec- fantastic, and to reach the she pitches by the defenders were 22-2 home victory over Cincinatti on Saturday. ond game, conference tournament like that in not the result of players 1-0, in eight is a privilege for us.” the tour- showing off. The Irish were equally Driscoll and Maggie Tama- innings. nament, “It’s fun. It’s not show- successful on the defen- sitis and midfielders Flan- With the Erin Sullivan we have a boating by any means, sive end, where they sur- nery Nangle, Kate Newall split, the Belles coach good shot we want our defenders rendered just six shots and and Megan Sullivan en- Belles (27- to win.” to be able to go forward two goals, both of which joyed their final home ac- 11, 10-6 In the because there are some came in the game’s early tion. MIAA) qual- s e c o n d games where the defense minutes. The complete ef- On a day where every- ified for the game, the is limiting fort made thing went right for the MIAA tour- Belles of- your of- for a spe- home team, Halfpenny said nament for fense was fense and cial day for Notre Dame’s 10 assists the first time since 2010 limited to just three hits you need the seniors, stood out most. Six of the and tied a program record by Rezmer, who struck out a spark,” Halfpenny assists came from Tamasi- for regular season wins, 17 batters over the course Halfpenny said. tis, who tabbed a confer- previously set in 2006. Add- of the two games. Selner, said. “You “It’s so ence-record 31 assists in ing to the challenge of mak- however, matched her as need to “I was the most excited much fu n. Big East play this season. ing the tournament is the both pitchers had shutouts start some about how many helpers I th i n k “I was the most excited difficulty of the nine-team through the seventh in- momen- we had ... That means our whole about how many helpers we MIAA, in which four teams ning. In the bottom of the tu m and you’re working as a unit team from had,” Halfpenny said. “[It are ranked in the top-eight eighth, Alma put runners defense is and that’s exciting.” top to bot- was] not just the 22 goals, in the NCAA Midwest Re- on first and third with one open, they tom made but the fact that so many gion. out. Scots senior first base- shou ld go Christine Halfpenny this such a were assisted. That means “It was tough going into man Emily Ross executed to goal. special day that you’re working as a Senior Day with a top-four a suicide squeeze bunt for That’s part Irish coach for the se- unit and that’s exciting. spot in the conference in the game-winning run. of you r niors,” the That’s a good confidence- the line,” Belles coach Erin With the regular season job on the f i r s t - y e a r [builder] heading into Sullivan said. “I asked our concluded, the Belles will field.” coach said. Loyola on Thursday for our girls to keep it together and next play in the confer- In total, “It’s so spe- first round Big East game.” at least win one of two. To ence tournament May 3 at 13 Irish cial. It’s so The No. 3 seed Irish will do it in the first game was Trine, which finished first players re- cool. They look to avenge last year’s fantastic, and to reach the in the MIAA standings. corded goals in the game all had outstanding games. conference championship conference tournament is a The tournament is double- on 38 shots, many of They came in, worked hard loss when they take on sec- privilege for us.” elimination, with the win- which came at the door- ⎯ it’s what they’ve been do- ond-seeded Loyola (Md.) in The Belles trailed the ner earning an automatic step of the Bearcats’ net. ing for four years.” the first round of the Big Scots (25-11, 11-5) 1-0 en- bid to the NCAA Division The 22 goals tie a pro- Eight Notre Dame seniors East tournament in Syra- tering the bottom of the III tournament. gram home record, and shared the honors on Se- cuse, N.Y., on Thursday. seventh against Alma ju- the 20-goal margin of vic- nior Day, as Mallory, Shoe- nior pitcher Louise Rezmer. Contact Matt Unger at tory is the largest in pro- maker, defender Kristin Contact Joseph Monardo at Their rally started when [email protected] g ram h istor y. DeRespiris, attack Kelly [email protected] Belles senior second base- man Angela Gillis reached base on a fielding error by the Alma second baseman. Freshman first baseman Jordie Wasserman lined a single to left to put runners on first and second with none out. However, two of the next three batters struck out, leaving the Belles down to their final out with the bas- es loaded and senior center fielder Lauren Enayati at the plate. On the sixth pitch of the at-bat, Enayati lofted a ball over the pitcher and in front of second base for an infield RBI single. With the game tied at one, freshman right fielder Vic- toria Connelly sent a sharp ground ball to third base- man Lea Lusk, who tried to fire home for the force-out. However, her throw was high and wide, and Wasser- man scored the game-win- ning run. “The throw was errant, and the catcher wasn’t ex- pecting a play at the plate with two out,” Sullivan said. “But our two slap hitters came through in the clutch for us.” Sophomore pitcher Callie Monday, April 30, 2012 The Observer u Sports ndsmcobserver.com | page 17

Track and Field Athletes perform in final meets before Big East championship

By JOSEPH MONARDO We really emphasized that this meter team, composed of sopho- Sports Writer week.” mores Kelly Curran and Alexa Friday’s runner-up finish was Aragon, senior Allison Schro- In their final weekend before Brock’s third consecutive top- eder and junior Rebecca Tracy, the Big East outdoor champion- two result, and comes a week af- captured a first-place finish ships, the Irish had a successful ter he set a personal-best throw with a time of 8:35.89, while weekend, with the team splitting of 17.20-meters at the Polytan In- the men’s 4x800-meter team up once again. While some ath- vitational. For he and his team- finished third in 7:25.88. Also letes participated at the Drake mates it is important to perform turning in a strong performance Relays in Des Moines, Iowa, a well heading into the Big East for the Irish was the women’s separate contingent made the championships, Brock said. 4x400-meter relay team, which trip to Hillsdale, Mich., for the “Second, first, third, however used a personal-record time of Hillsdale Gina Relays. we all came in, it is … a good 3:40.76 to earn a sixth-place At the Hillsdale Gina Relays, confidence boost coming into Big finish. Irish senior pole vaulter Irish sophomore thrower An- Easts,” the Seymour, Ind., native Kevin Schipper continued his drew Brock turned in a second- said. impressive outdoor season by place finish in the shot put with Among the number of Irish coming in second with a height a throw of 16.66-meters. The athletes who participated in the of 5.30-meters. meet offered a final preparation Drake Relays over the weekend Overall, the Notre Dame ath- before the conference champi- was freshman sprinter Chris Gi- letes were pleased with their onships and served its purpose, esting, who participated in the performance at the Drake Re- Brock said. 4x400-meter relay. His foursome lays, Giesting said. “The competition wasn’t like finished ninth overall, just 0.2 “It was pretty much a success- the competition we will be see- seconds shy of making the last ful weekend for everyone,” the ALEX PARTAK/The Observer ing at the Big East meet, but spot in the finals. freshman said. “It was a good Sophomore Alexa Aragon, right, leads the pack in the one-mile there were definitely some good “It was kind of a disappoint- experience for the people that race in the Meyo Invitational on Feb. 4. at Notre Dame. performers there,” he said. “It ment,” Giesting said. “We want- went.” was nice to have a meet where ed to make the finals, which is Notre Dame has split the team form,” he said. “What it does runners, when [they] go to other we can all go and get six throws kind of a difficult thing to do between two or even three do is always make sure that we meets that we aren’t at, they are in before we go to Big Easts. since there are a lot of good meets during recent weekends, are performing at a place that going against runners that give “Next week, when we go to teams that go there. But we and the strategy is ultimately is the best environment for us. them better competition.” Big Easts, we need a solid three came in seeded sixth … we got beneficial to the athletes, Brock When we split up as a team, we The Irish will participate in throws on our first three at- second in our heat, which is said. are making sure that as throw- the Big East outdoor champion- tempts to make sure we make usually good enough to go to “When we go to different ers we are going to [compete ships beginning Friday in Tam- the finals, and then another the finals, but there were a few meets, it definitely makes it against] high-quality perfor- pa, Fla. solid three throws, so that was teams that snuck ahead based difficult for us to know who mance throwers that are able the real benefit this weekend — on times.” our teammates are because to give us a challenge to help us Contact Joseph Monardo at being able to get six throws in. The Irish women’s 4x800- we can’t always see them per- prepare for Big Easts. With the [email protected]

SMC Tennis ND Softball Belles finish MIAA Irish sweep Friars with hot bats

By MEGAN FINNERAN the sixth inning when lead with a two-run home with loss to Hope Sports Writer senior designated hit- run in the sixth and, de- ter Kasey O’Connor hit a spite three Irish errors A fourth-inning grand three-run home run. in the game and two late By AARON SANT-MILLER fort.” slam from senior first “The key to all those runs for the Friars in the Sports Writer Sophomore Mary Cath- baseman Dani Miller pro- wins this past weekend seventh inning, Notre erine Faller played the most pelled the Irish to a 14-2 was our bats,” Buntin Dame managed to hold on The Belles struggled in the competitive match for the win Sunday, providing the said. “We have a wicked for the win. last of their eight conference Belles. Faller challenged her perfect ending to a week- offense, with speed to get Sweeping the double- matchups Saturday against opponent in the second set, end series against Provi- on base, then powerhit- header earned the Irish a Hope, losing 8-1. Saint Mary’s but lost the match 6-2, 7-5. dence,. Notre Dame ended ters to knock those run- seat in the 2012 Big East had already been ruled out “[Faller] gave their No. 1 a the series with yet an- ners in.” championship,, carrying of the MIAA championships very good battle,” Campbell other string of wins, leav- Sophomore pitcher Lau- excitement over into the after a loss to Kalamazoo on said. “That was definitely ing Providence, R.I., with ra Winter held her ground next day. Between a grand Tuesday, and following Sat- impressive.” a three-game sweep and without allowing a hit un- slam by Miller and two urday’s loss, it will finish the Though the Belles lost 11-game winning streak. til the fifth inning. She homers from Maldonado, season sixth in the MIAA. handedly to Hope, the Flying “The team morale is at a allowed Providence fresh- it only took five innings “[Hope] is a really good Dutch’s victory was not en- great place right now with man first baseman Kristie for the Irish to close the team, but that wasn’t really tirely surprising. Hope has the postsea- D e der ic k ’s weekend with a third win. our best effort,” Belles coach gone on to have a very suc- son r ight three- Buntin paved the way, Dale Campbell said. cessful season, finishing at around the run home scoring in the second off Against Hope (16-7, 8-0 the top of the MIAA. Satur- corner, and run in the a RBI from O’Connor. A MIAA), the Belles (10-9, 3-5 day’s victory capped an un- each game bottom of home run from Maldonado MIAA) encountered more dif- defeated season in the MIAA we have “I don’t think the the sixth, in the third brought the ficulty in doubles than usual. for the Flying Dutch, who helps build thought of not winning but Win- lead up to 2-0. Doubles is typically a strong notched their 16th win on the team ter soon Then in the fourth, the suit for Saint Mary’s, pro- the season. As a result, Hope energy,” ju- ever crossed anyone’s r e g a i n e d offense exploded. pelling the team to a strong rounded out the weekend nior catcher mind on the team.” control. Miller’s grand slam, start. Despite a strong effort, ranked No. 17 in the region. A my Bu nt i n I n t he combined with four more the Belles only claimed one “They are just a very ath- said. Amy Butin s e c o n d runs, gave the Irish a 10-0 victory in the three doubles letic team who don’t miss a The Irish Irish catcher g a m e , lead. Despite two runs matches against Hope. Fresh- lot of shots,” Campbell said. (32-13, 13-3 Provi- from the Friars in the men Shannon Elliott and Kay- “They have a lot of good ath- Big East) dence took fourth inning, the Irish le Sexton won 8-5 at the sec- letes and are really deep all c r u i s e d an early cruised on to the victory. ond doubles. the way down their roster.” past t he 2-0 lead Winter allowed three hits “We played well in doubles, After a rough week, the Friars (15- in the first in the game and Notre winning the one doubles Belles will look to end their 34, 6-12) in Saturday’s inning. The Friars were Dame closed the contest match,” Campbell said. season on positive note. doubleheader, winning able to keep the lead at with four more runs in “That was a pretty good Saint Mary’s travels to North the games 5-3 and 8-4, two for the first two in- the fifth inning. match there for us at the sec- Central today for its last respectively. The week- nings, until Irish fresh- “I don’t think the ond doubles.” match of the season. end started calmly with man third baseman Katey thought of not winning When all was said and done, “We still want to win, no runs from either team Haus’ single in the top of ever crossed anyone’s the victory ended up being the but it’s really about getting in the first three innings. the third sent senior cen- mind on the team,” Bun- sole win for the Belles. experience at this point,” Miller then shook up the ter fielder Alexa Maldo- tin said. “Even when “I think we fought well in Campbell said. “Tomorrow action with a home run nado home for the first we’re behind, our hitters doubles, but we were a little is about competing, expe- in the fourth, smashing a r u n. always find a way to pro- overmatched in total,” Camp- rience and having a strong ball through a car wind- Once Irish junior pitch- duce runs.” bell said. finish.” shield outside the fence. A er Brittany O’Donnell The Irish next face In singles, the Belles strug- Saint Mary’s will look to team effort brought soph- grew comfortable on the Northern Illinois on Tues- gled even more, as Hope man- fulfill these goals when they omore shortstop Chloe Sa- mound, Providence had day in Melissa Cook Sta- aged to sweep the Belles, tak- challenge North Central at 4 ganowich safely to home difficulty scoring. A four- dium, with the first pitch ing all six matches. p.m. in Naperville, Ill. plate in the fifth, giving run fifth inning gave the delivered at 5 p.m. “I was a bit disappointed in the Irish a 2-0 lead. Irish their first lead of singles,” Campbell said. “We Contact Aaron Sant-Miller at The Irish extended the the game. Contact Megan Finneran at didn’t really show our best ef- [email protected] lead to 5-0 in the top of Buntin cushioned the [email protected] page 18 | ndsmcobserver.com The Observer u Sports Monday, April 30, 2012 Corrigan SMC Golf continued from page 20 Belles qualify for NCAA Tournament our guys come out aggres- sively and [getting] that first goal kind of helps everybody Observer Staff Report a 22-stroke advantage over Mary’s. Saint Mary’s played at relax.” second place Hope after the Senior captain Christine Zollner Golf Course in the Junior midfielder Pat Qualifying for the NCAA first two rounds, and held on Brown took 16 strokes off her fall and shot a team score of Cotter increased the lead championships has be- to the lead Saturday. last performance and shot an 342, but with a new cast of to 4-0 in the second quar- come a regular occur- On Saturday, Saint Mary’s 81 which was good enough golfers returned from study- ter and junior goalie John rence for the Saint Mary’s tied with Olivet on the final for the second lowest score ing abroad, Saint Mary’s will Kemp and the rest of the golf team, as the Belles day of competition as both of the day for Saint Mary’s. look to shoot a much low- Irish defense shut out Syr- punched their fourth teams shot scores of 328. The Belles’ Saturday per- er score this time around. acuse for the remainder of straight ticket to the One shot behind Saint Mary’s formance followed two earli- Against the most competitive the half. Kemp was recently NCAA Division III cham- and Olivet was Hope, which er rounds in which the team field Saint Mary’s has faced named a nominee for the pionships at Zollner Golf shot a score of 329. shot scores of 324 and 334. all year, the Belles will rely Tewaaraton Trophy, given Course in Angola, Ind. Sophomore Doyle O’Brien The first round score of 324 on consistent performances to the most outstanding col- Saturday’s MIAA confer- once again took charge for put the Belles ahead by 21 across the board. Methodist legiate lacrosse player. ence qualifying tourna- the Belles and shot a 77, with strokes over the field, and University has won the Divi- “John’s terrific,” Corrigan ment was the culmination a front-nine score of 38 and they managed to remain in sion III NCAA championship said. “He’s the best goal- of a three-day competi- a back-nine 39. O’Brien shot first after the second round a remarkable 12 times in a ie in the country. He may tion that the Belles had the lowest score in each of 334. The cumulative score row. The Belles will tee off as be the best player in the control over since the the three conference tour- of 986 ended up 23 strokes the tournament begins May 8 country. I keep hearing all first tee. Saint Mary’s had nament rounds for Saint ahead of second place Hope. in Angola, Ind. these people talk about all these offensive guys for the Tewaaraton and I’m won- dering why John’s not part PGA Tour of that conversation. If you watch him every day, you sure think he’s terrific.” The Orange came back Dufner defeats Els in playoff, earns first victory in the second half, howev- er, with two goals to make it 4-2. The teams battled AVONDALE, La. — Jason the lead after two rounds but back and forth for the rest Dufner was more nervous faded to 24th. The 35-year-old of the quarter before Or- about a putt under 2 feet Dufner also held five previous ange junior midfielder JoJo on a playoff hole at the Zu- leads through two rounds — Marasco scored early in the rich Classic than about get- two this year, only to fade down fourth to cut the Irish lead ting married next weekend. the stretch. to 6-4. His recent late-tournament Entering the fourth round Orange coach John Des- struggles made it easy to un- with a two-shot lead in New ko said a change in shoot- derstand why. Orleans, Dufner shot a 2-under ing strategy prompted the “There’s a been a good bit of 70 at TPC Louisiana, while Els comeback. pressure,” Dufner said. “Peo- had a 67 to match Dufner for “We changed our shooting ple talking about, ‘Why aren’t a course-record 19-under 269 in the second half, which I you winning? Why can’t you total. thought was good,” Desko close the deal? ... Friends, Both missed birdie putts said. “We started to go up family, media, even people in within 8 feet in the first playoff, top after we shot a lot of my inner circle. And not in a so they went back to the 18th them down low. We were negative way, but when you’re tee for the second extra hole, able to crawl back in it.” leading tournaments going which Dufner won by hitting The teams exchanged into weekends and you’re fin- the green in two strokes and goals early in the final ishing 24th, there’s going to tapping home a short birdie putt quarter before Syracuse se- be some questions.” after Els’ birdie attempt from nior midfielder Bobby Eilers Not anymore. the fringe narrowly missed. AP blasted a shot past Kemp at Dufner maintained his Dufner lost playoffs last year Jason Dufner poses with his trophy after winning the Zurich the 7:43 mark to bring the composure through not one, to Mark Wilson in the Phoenix Classic Sunday in Avondale, La. It was his first career PGA victory. Orange within one at 7-6. but two playoff holes against Open and Keegan Bradley in Just 33 seconds later one of the more accomplished the PGA Championship for two at me and it felt like with five or more than two years ago. Notre Dame freshman mid- veterans in the game Sunday, of his three career runner-up six holes (to go) we were prob- He did not have a single bo- fielder Will Corrigan came beating Ernie Els with a bird- finishes. ably going to be battling for the gey in the final round or playoff, in from the right side and ie on their second extra trip “It’s always really tough play- win. and would have won his 19th found the back of the cage up the par-5 18th to win for ing on Sundays whether you’re “To get the monkey off of my career PGA Tour title in, of all to put the lead back at two. the first time in 164 starts on in the lead or middle of the back, it’s a great feeling.” places, the Big Easy, if he could For the last seven min- the PGA Tour. pack, and today I was fighting, The 6-foot-3 Els, who goes by have made a birdie putt of a utes of play the staunch The win should also stamp trying to win an event, and I the nickname “The Big Easy,” little less than 6 feet on the first Irish defense forced numer- out some of the bad memo- think I showed myself a good bit hasn’t won on the PGA Tour playoff hole. He pushed it more ous turnovers in a tightly- ries haunting Dufner since out there,” Dufner said. “It was since the 2010 Arnold Palmer than 2 feet past the edge of the contested final period that the Masters, when he shared tough. Ernie made a great run Invitational at Bay Hill, a little hole. culminated in an 8-6 win for the Irish. The win finalized an un- defeated Big East season for Notre Dame, who now turns its attention to post- season play. The Irish will be the top seed in the Big East tournament when they take on St. John’s in the semifinals Thursday. Notre Dame defeated the Red Storm 13-6 on April 1. “It’s going to be a chal- lenge with St. John’s,” Kev- in Corrigan said. “They’re a very good team. We just played them less than a month ago. The good news is we don’t need to start over in our preparation for somebody. For once in the season, we get to rely on already a little prior knowledge of somebody. It’s still going to be quite a challenge and they’ve been playing really well recent- ly.” Notre Dame begins its postseason play Thursday at 4:30 p.m. when it squares off with the Red Storm in the Big East semifinals in Villanova, Pa.

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Men’s Lacrosse Women’s Lacrosse Ending with a first Irish throttle Bearcats Strong start lifts Notre Dame past Syracuse in last game of season in regular-season finale

By JOSEPH MONARDO goals in the first 5:01. The Sports Writer Irish reached the seven- goal mark they were held Saturday’s game against to against the Wildcats Cincinnati was more than (16-1, 4-1 ALC) less than just a normal lacrosse 11 minutes into Saturday’s game in Arlotta Stadium. meeting with Cincinnati (3- The contest served as 12, 0-8). Notre Dame’s final game of Notre Dame’s rapid scor- the regular season, Senior ing pace barely slowed Day and the Lax for the from there, as the Irish Cure game. But even with used contributions from the many accompanying 11 different goal-scorers occasions, the No. 6 Irish to gather a 17-2 advantage managed to handle the la- by halftime. The offensive crosse portion of the day outpouring was a welcome quite skillfully with a 22-2 change from the relative victory. futility the Irish had expe- Entering the regular sea- rienced in their previous son finale after a 17-7 loss two outings, Irish coach to No. 1 Northwestern on Christine Halfpenny said. Wednesday, Notre Dame “The last two games we (13-3, 6-2 Big East) exited the gates on fire, with four see HALFPENNY/page 16

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ALEX PARTAK/The Observer Sophomore attackman Westy Hopkins cradles the ball in Notre Dame’s 8-6 victory over Syracuse on Saturday. Hopkins recorded one goal and one assist in the Irish win. Women win, men lose to By MIKE MONACO “It’s a great win for this goals to make it a three- Sports Writer team and a great win to goal lead. end our regular season on Corrigan said it was international opponents Three months after the a good note,” Corrigan said. important for his team men’s basketball team up- “I have a feeling we’re go- to come out of the gates set then-No. 1 Syracuse at ing to see this team again strong and open with quick By ANDREW GASTELUM and Notre Dame defender as it crossed Purcell Pavilion, the No. 3 in seven days [in the Big goals, especially against a JOSEPH MONARDO the face of the frame. Irish lacrosse squad got a East tournament]. We’re squad in search of a note- Associate Sports Editor and Sports Writer Despite the own goal and the similarly monumental win just happy to get a [win] worthy win. loss, the Irish can take plenty of over the No. 17 Orange with today and get out of there “I thought that was really The Irish men welcomed the positives from the outing, Irish an 8-6 victory Saturday at with that.” important for us in terms Mexico under-20 national team coach Bobby Clark said. Arlotta Stadium. The Irish got out to a of being able to relax,” Cor- for their final outing of the spring “I think you’ve got to take the Notre Dame (11-1, 6-0 Big quick start when sopho- rigan said. “We knew they exhibition season. But along with positive side to this game. I think East) defeated Syracuse (7- more midfielder Jim Mar- were going to come after the team, a large contingent of we played very well … even in the 7, 3-3) for the first time in latt ripped his 15th goal us. This is a team that, like Mexico fans accepted the invita- first half,” he said. “I think it took program history and ended of the season into the top a lot of teams we’ve played tion to Alumni Stadium, watching us a little while to get our confi- the regular season on a 10- right corner of the cage recently, needs a win. At the Irish fall 1-0. dence. The Mexican team is very game win streak. less than two minutes into this point, we’re a good For Notre Dame, an early own technical, very good with the ball Despite the historic vic- the game. win. We knew they were goal marred the score line. The and it took us a little time, but once tory, Irish coach Kevin Cor- Later in the first quarter, going to come after us a game’s lone score came in the we got our confidence and started rigan said the team is sim- sophomore attack Westy little bit. I was glad to see 23rd minute off Mexico midfielder stepping and winning the ball, we ply happy to end the season Hopkins and junior mid- Alfonso Gonzalez’s cross that was on a positive note. fielder Ryan Foley added see CORRIGAN/page 18 redirected into the Irish net by a see CLARK/page 14

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By VICKY JACOBSEN as junior second baseman With the rain pouring down, Sports Writer Frank DeSico and sopho- No. 3 Hoops We Did It Again used more first baseman Trey the hot shooting of Notre Dame The Irish lost an early Mancini scored on a wild Sports Properties employee Beau lead against St. John’s in pitch and a bunt single, re- Bauer to defeat No. 4 SWAG 22-20 the first game of Friday’s spectively, in the first in- in the championship game Sun- doubleheader and never ning. day at the Bookstore courts. recovered, losing both Fri- Senior righthander Will Bauer led the way with 12 day games by the score 6-4 Hudgins (3-2) went 8.2 in- points, including the game win- and dropping Sunday’s de- nings and gave up just one ner from three-point range, to cision, 3-1. earned run in the longest propel his squad past SWAG — Although the two games outing of his career, but comprised of juniors Tebo Bar- of Friday’s doublehead- most of the damage came nett, Ryan Dunbar, Nate Carr, er ended with identical as a result of the team’s Mike Broghammer and senior scores, the Irish (22-20, five defensive errors. The Tim Van Harmelen. 9-9 Big East) found oppo- first two came in the top of “It was a physical game,” site ways of getting there. the sixth, when Mancini Dunbar said. “We definitely KIRBY McKENNA/The Observer Notre Dame jumped out to Players of No. 3 Hoops We Did It Again and No. 4 SWAG go up for a rebound the lead in the first game, see ST. JOHN’S/page 13 see DUNBAR/page 16 in Sunday’s Bookstore championship game.