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V olume 49, Issue 58 | friday, november 20, 2015 | ndsmcobserver.com ND community explores next steps Looking forward, students, administration continue to work to improve sexual violence conversation

By MARGARET HYNDS told The Observer in October. N ews Editor Launched at Notre Dame ear- lier this month, Green Dot is a Editor’s note: This is the fifth and national program that teaches final installment in a five-part bystander intervention to stu- series on sexual assault at Notre dents to help prevent sexual as- Dame and Saint Mary’s. Today’s sault in their own communities. story focuses on the next steps to The program draws its name fight sexual violence. from crime maps, in which red dots “typically suggest the spread The conversation on sexual as- of some terrible epidemic with sault is changing. each dot representing an individ- In the last three years alone, the ual case. Together, these red dots University- and student govern- are the accumulation of individ- ment-supported initiatives have ual decisions, moments, values transitioned from those of aware- and actions that contribute to a ness and education to advocacy culture of violence and bystander and bystander intervention with inaction,” according to the stu- the One Is Too Many, It’s On Us dent affairs website. On the ZACH LLORENS | The Observer and GreeNDot initiatives, student Students gather in the Notre Dame Room in LaFortune Student Center to receive bystander intervention body chief of staff Dan Sehlhorst see FUTURE PAGE 3 training as part of the GreeNDot campaign, which emphasizes awareness and preemptive action. SMC hosts fiction writing Students travel to conference for high schoolers Shamrock Series

By NICOLE CARATAS conference is a partnership novels. We wanted to give N ews Writer between the College and the them a space to come togeth- Michiana Writers’ Center. er with other young writers.” Teens from a number of “We started ‘Get Inked’ Higgs-Coulthard said the high schools in the Michiana as a way to celebrate all the conference’s main event area will come to Saint wonderful young authors in is a keynote from speaker Mary’s to let their creative our local schools,” Higgs- Jonathan Ryan, who is the energy flow during the Coulthard said. “Teachers author of the young adult third year of the “Get Inked” are doing so many great series “3 Gates of the Dead.” Teen Writing Conference on things in their classrooms, Other workshops will be of- Saturday. and we are noticing a whole fered by author Laura Wolfe, Kathy Higgs-Coulthard, crop of students who are who will help teens learn the director of student teach- writing amazing poetry, ing at Saint Mary’s, said the fan fiction and even entire see WRITING PAGE 3 CSLC announces new minor

By JENNA WILSON N ews Writer EMILY McCONVILLE | The Observer A group of students cheers on the Irish against Purdue in the The Center for the Study of Shamrock Series at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sept.13, 2014. Language and Culture (CSLC) has announced a new minor COURTNEY BECKER annual Shamrock Series for the 2016 spring semester: N ews Writer game. Senior leprechaun The Teaching of English to John Doran said the series is Speakers of Other Languages N otre Dame students, a great opportunity for fans (TESOL). According to Denise alumni and fans will be ship- who might not be able to Ayo, assistant director for aca- ping up to Boston this week- make it to South Bend to see demic programs, the CSLC ran end for the 2015 Shamrock a Notre Dame football game. a TESOL boot camp for two Series. “I think the Shamrock years before the minor was of- The No. 4 Fighting Irish Series does a good job of get- ficially announced. will take on Boston College ting the people that maybe on Saturday at Fenway Park see CSLC PAGE 4 JANICE CHUNG | The Observer in Boston in the seventh see BOSTON PAGE 4

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assaults does not necessarily for both parties.” with talking about some of the F uture reflect an actual increase in the Echoing that idea, Abby Palko, other issues. Writing Cn o tinued from page 1 number of assaults. associate director of the Gender “But these other issues are not Cn o tinued from page 1 “I think that that tells us we Studies program, said because unrelated to the issue of sexual contrary, “green dot behaviors” have victims who know that they faculty and administration are assault. When you’ve got differ- how to make their work stand represent instances where red have been violated, and know not present in situations where ent gender dynamics, gender out to agents and editors; dots were avoided or combatted what to do when they have been sexual assaults are more likely to relations, they can contribute to English professor Aaron Moe, through behaviors like bystander violated and what options they happen, change must come from certain power dynamics that can who will teach a workshop intervention. have because they are seek- students — with help. promote a culture that allows on poetry; and three Saint Christine Caron Gebhardt, ing help if they need it, they are “My hope is that you all who sexual assault to happen.” Mary’s senior education ma- director of the Gender Relations reporting if they want to, they are here now as students are able In the context of a Catholic uni- jors who will present on a va- Center (GRC) said choosing a know who to go to if they want to to create the kind of campus cul- versity, Caron Gebhardt said it is riety of topics. prevention program to imple- report,” she said. ture you want to be in, and that is important to realize that the idea Senior education and ment at Notre Dame proved Herring said continuing that healthy for everyone, and that is a of consent is relevant not only in English literature major challenging because data is lim- work would be an important task space where people can flourish relation to sexual assault but in Lauren Wells is one of the stu- ited, and each program must be moving forward, to help edu- and grow,” she said. “There are any acts of physical intimacy. dents giving a workshop on tailored to individual institu- cate victims and the community supports that the administration “So all the ways a Catholic in- the black-out poetry move- tions. She said Green Dot does, about sexual assault. can put in place, but a lot of it has stitution would hold firm to our ment, which takes pages from however, have a target number “I think it is working,” she said. to come from students deciding value that sexual activity would previously written works and of students to reach for reducing “I think that our college campus- what’s acceptable and what’s remain within the marriage uses them to form a poem sexual violence on campus. es in this community in general not acceptable. And the faculty context, we also recognize that by blacking out parts of the “Green Dot’s measure of suc- have come out and have spoken are here to support you. In some there’s layers, levels of sexual page and leaving only certain cess is when you hit critical mass, out about sexual assault in gen- ways it sounds silly, but we’re al- activity that occur between our words. which is 15 percent of your stu- eral and specifically saying we most completely powerless here. students — and there should be “Poetry and writing don’t dent body bystander-trained,” don’t want to see this in our com- “We can advocate for change consent at all of those times, in have to be super intimidating she said. “That is the point where munity. … This community will to the rules, we can advocate for all of those ways,” she said. if you just look for inspiration you will see sexual assault de- not stand for that.” accountability, but we don’t actu- From the perspective of pre- in your everyday life and the crease, both in your non-con- Annie Kuster, a senior and part ally create that. And we’re not at venting sexual violence, Caron world around you,” Wells said. fidential resources and in your of the GRC’s FIRE Starters pro- the parties with you, and we’re Gebhardt said, consent requires “These students signed up be- confidential resources.” gram, said improving University not there to say, ‘Hey, do you re- looking at how each person in the cause they already like writ- Danny Funaro, chair of the policy and awareness has been a ally want that seventh drink?’ or relationship is being valued. ing naturally. We’re working department of gender issues for positive but that the conversation “You two don’t really look like you “It’s really about how each per- with the cream of the crop as student government, said the about sexual assault requires the know what’s going on right now, son is being treated with dignity, far as student writers. It’s cool campus community is making community to go further than maybe you should separate.’ which is inherently part of who to workshop their ideas and strides to hit the 15 percent point. that. We’re not there to do that. It feels we are a Catholic institution,” she hear what today’s teens are “The last GreeNDot extend- “I think there has to be a little like all we can do is say, ‘Yes, we’re said. “Now I know as students, interested in writing about.” ed training was full,” he said. bit of a culture shift because I behind you,’ as you work to bring it’s like, you want to know, ‘Is this Higgs-Coulthard said the “There’s definitely a good amount think right now there are still about this change, and there are consent? Is that not consent?’ conference is a good opportu- of very involved people willing to some areas that are particularly lots of faculty who want to do because there are procedural nity for students to network. go through these processes.” vulnerable,” she said. “ … So that.” questions. But more important- “There is nothing as en- According to Aimee Herring, now, maybe people are starting Senior Skyler Hughes, a pro- ly, what I’ll say to students is, if ergizing as being in a room lead deputy prosecutor at the to understand what’s going on, ducer for Loyal Daughters and you can’t talk about it, then how full of people who share your SVU of Saint Joseph County, the but people might still leave their Sons, said talking candidly could you possibly do it? passion,” Higgs-Coulthard media have reported an increase girlfriends at a party and go on to about sex and other gender is- “ … Students are going to make said. “The workshops will in sexual assaults. However, she the next one because she wants sues would also be a necessary choices, and if they choose to help them add to their writ- said, an increase in reported to stay. … Or, everyone’s drinking part of the conversation moving engage at that level of sexual in- ing tools and give them ideas heavily, and we don’t have a sober forward. timacy, that’s fine, but hopefully on how and where to send P aid Advertisement friend to make sure that every- “Being this Catholic, relatively they’ve laid a ground where if their work if they hope to get thing’s under control.” conservative campus, there’s a that were to happen, each person published.” She said promoting a culture lot of silence around sex in gener- would be treated with respect.” Moe said his workshop, that does not tolerate sexual as- al,” Hughes said. “And by exten- “There Is An Animal in That sault would require “putting sion, there can be a lot of silence Managing Editor Jack Rooney, Poem,” will focus on the shape steps together of what does it around sexual assault. I think Associate News Editors Clare of a poem and how form and actually mean to respect some- that there’s been a little bit of a Kossler and Catherine Owers content go hand-in-hand. body, and get to know somebody, breaking of the silence on that and News Writer Katie Galioto “We’ll be taking a look at and have these conversations issue — on specifically sexual as- contributed to this story. how there’s an animal, not that foster a healthy relationship sault — because people are now just as in the content and so instead of one that could lead willing to talk about that, but peo- Contact Margaret Hynds at forth, but rather how the form down a potentially negative path, ple are still very uncomfortable [email protected] of the particular poem ends up reenacting or imitating P aid Advertisement that animal’s way of being,” Moe said. “I want them to delve into the inner play be- tween form and content and think of writing a poem not just on the level of content but the decision of the form and how the form can play with the content.” Moe said he hopes young writers feel a surge of energy to want to write. “I think [the conference] plants a seed in the high schoolers’ minds that they can see writing as some- thing bigger than just the high school experience,” Moe said. “Hopefully by coming to a college and having the conference, it might motivate them in ways that are difficult in the classroom. Often times, the classroom is governed by the tyranny of the grade. … There’s many reasons why someone would write beyond a grade.”

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motto is, ‘How do we leave own or through a Fulbright interested in teaching a lan- B oston Boston a little bit better, a lit- CSLC English Teaching Award,” she guage, maybe your ultimate Cn o tinued from page 1 tle bit brighter, a little more Cn o tinued from page 1 said. goal is not to be an English cared for, because that’s Ayo said the CSLC teacher but you are inter- can’t get out to Notre Dame who Notre Dame is,’” Angie H ana Kang, associate pro- worked with the Center for ested in learning a foreign but are huge Notre Dame Appleby Purcell, the Alumni fessor for second language Undergraduate Scholarly language. You will learn the fans,” Doran said. “We’ll Association’s Spirituality acquisition, said TESOL is a Engagement (CUSE) in re- theories on how language ac- bring it to them. There are Program director, said. “The catch-all term that includes sponse to the amount of quisition occurs, so you can thousands of Notre Dame Shamrock Series has always teaching English as a sec- students applying for the understand your own learn- fans in the northeast, so be- been a very integrated type ond language and teaching Fulbright English Teaching ing process and come up with ing able to have a Notre Dame of weekend, so that really, by English as a foreign language. Assistantships, and two indi- a better learning strategy game there — when there’s the time you hit the football “There is a bifurcated idea viduals involved in the TESOL which fits you.S o you can, more tickets available than game so much has happened of teaching English as a sec- program received English by knowing that background the 5,000 we would get if we that reflects the University’s ond language and teaching Teaching Assistant Awards. theory, hopefully learn your played at Syracuse or if we larger mission academically, English as a foreign language. “It gives you a leg up when foreign language better,” played at BC — it’s pretty nice spiritually, in terms of ser- The difference between those you’re going for Fulbright or Kang said. to be able to fill up a stadium vice and care for others.” is if you are teaching English just going to an individual The minor is meant to be with that and give people According to the Notre as a second language, you country, saying you want to inclusive for any student who more access.” Dame Game Day website, the are teaching English in an teach English. You can say plans on interacting with Because Fenway Park is a service project was originally area where English is the pre- you are trained to do that. Not non-English speakers after smaller venue, there weren’t limited to the first 85 volun- dominant language. But, if only do I speak English, I un- graduation, Ayo said. as many student tickets avail- teers, but because of the high you are teaching English in derstand know language ped- “This is great preparation able this year, and students interest in the event, Appleby China, where the predomi- agogy, I understand language for anyone who wants to go who did receive a ticket in Purcell said that number has nant language is Chinese, methodology, I’ve studied the into a teaching occupation the lottery were all the more been raised to 140 volunteers you are teaching English as a theoretical backings behind either in the United States or excited. with a wait list of about 40 foreign language,” Ayo said. it,” she said. abroad. Peace Corps, Teach “I’m a huge Boston sports more people. “With TESOL, we’re teaching Ayo said as English be- for America, a lot of these peo- fan, so being able to go watch “I am not at all surprised students to teach English as comes the dominant global ple are going to be interacting Notre Dame play in Fenway that we have this wonderful another language, whether language, more students are with individuals whose native Park is going to be awesome,” situation because our alum- it’s in China teaching English interested in teaching the language is not English but sophomore Kate Davin said. ni, and our parents and fans as a foreign language or in language. are who either need the lan- “As I found out last year that very much want to serve, they America teaching English to “Also, English is becoming guage or are interested in the the game was going to be want to make a difference in immigrants.” the major language of com- language,” she said. “Whether against BC in Fenway I was the world,” Appleby Purcell The program was fueled by merce, it’s becoming the go they need it to pass their like, ‘Wow, I’d love to go to said. “I’m always humbled student interest in teaching to language for laws, money, classes, or they need it to get a that,’ but I didn’t think I’d be and just so proud that our English to non-native speak- government everything is job, join the workforce or any- able to get tickets. … So [when community has priorities in ers, Ayo said. typically done in English. So thing. Having this knowledge I did] I was really excited, terms of giving of their time “Students want to per- as a consequence, individuals to how best to approach help- and I didn’t shut up about it and talent to serve others fect their second language are needing to learn English if ing these people acquire the for a couple days. I just love who are in need.” — whether it’s German, they want to become a global language. It’s not just, ‘I speak Boston, it’s my favorite city, The final event before the Japanese or whatever. They player in their field. Therefore, English, therefore I can teach and so I’m really excited to tailgating begins is a Mass want to go that that coun- you need individuals teach- it,’ there is a whole science be able to go back and be in presided over by Jenkins try, they want to live in that ing English,” she said. behind it and a methodology Fenway, see my family and on Saturday morning at the country. A good way to sup- The minor is not only for that is important to learn.” stuff. So just the whole expe- Cathedral of the Holy Cross. port yourself while you are in those interested in teaching rience, the atmosphere is go- “This is the heart of the another country is to teach English, Kang said. Contact Jenna Wilson at ing to be great.” University in terms of who we English, whether on your “It is not only for those [email protected] Doran also said he’s excit- are as a Catholic University ed about the atmosphere in and our spiritual life,” P aid Advertisement Boston. Appleby Purcell said. “The “It’s a great sports town; mass is just another appro- they have a ton of passion for priate way in which we come their teams, and I think that’s together as a community, a obvious for anyone who’s community of faith to pray ever even been to the city,” he and to worship.” said. “The city is going to be Appleby Purcell said be- insane, and I can’t wait. The tween the game itself and atmosphere in the city is go- the activities surrounding it, ing to be buzzing.” there is something for every In addition to the football member of the Notre Dame game itself, the Shamrock family to enjoy. Series includes several other “We could just look at this academic and service events, as a football game, but at the such as a reimagining of end of the day, what’s impor- the Boston Massacre trial tant to the University is that by Notre Dame and Boston we come, that we share who College law students on we are and we offer our re- Thursday night, a Welcome to sources — whether that be Boston party and the Alumni academic and intellectual re- Association service project sources, spiritual resources, held at Fenway Park on Friday labor resources to help others afternoon. and to make people feel wel- “When the University de- come wherever we go,” she cided to create this idea of said. “It’s not just about the taking our team on the road as football, although that’s fun a home game — the Shamrock and part of it, but it’s more Series — [University for us as a University, and we President] Fr. John Jenkins want to make sure it’s experi- said, ‘If we’re going to do this, enced by everyone.” we’re going to take all of ND with us, not just the athletics Contact Courtney Becker at side of our University.’ The [email protected]

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By ADAM RAMOS Batmanglij. It is in this Paul-John dy- darkest to date. Vampire Weekend is no these philosophical groovesters live back S cene Writer namic (OK, last Beatles comparison, I longer the band playing quirky pop dit- in my high school days, right before the promise) that the magic happens. Both ties in Columbia’s cramped frat houses. release of “MVOTC.” The show was an This week, Scene has exhumed a series musically and thematically, the album The whimsical frat-boy mantras so char- installment of the “Amex UNSTAGED” of albums from decades past in a resur- stands as Vampy Weeks’ most ambitious acteristic of the group’s first two albums series and was directed Steve Buscemi, rection of “The Kickback” series. It’s a and dynamic work to date. are shed for a more sophisticated outfit. a supposed relative of bassist Chris Baio. fun exercise — revisiting the annals of Beginning with the opening track, But with maturity comes abrasive real- Opening the show was SNL great Fred music’s beautifully tumultuous history “Obvious Bicycle,” a subtle song with ity. Religious doubts, the failing of rela- Armisen performing under the nom de is always rewarding. Yet it seems my turn muffled percussion and a simple pia- tionships and the fear of aging are just plume, “Ian Rubbish,” a Sex Pistol wan- to look back is bit different: My kickback no refrain dancing in the background, a few examples of themes that hit a poi- nabe whose interests include putting his period encompasses only the past five “MVOTC” proves the band is on ambi- gnant chord throughout the album. boot in the faces of policemen and prais- years. As I wrestled with the concept of tiously building on the past. Tracks like One song in particular, “Ya Hey” — ing Margaret Thatcher. “revisiting” a relatively recent album, I “Finger Back” and “Diane Young” feature a reference to Hebrew word for God, If anything about the show seems a ended up just settling on my favorite from the classic head-bobbing choruses and “Yahweh”— is particularly striking in bit strange, that’s because it was — but the period: Vampire Weekend’s “Modern crisp production, but there’s a new sense this regard. Like the existential crisis that was one of the appeals. Throughout Vampires of the City.” Aside from the fact of identity. It seems it took three albums many college students experience, it three critically and publicly acclaimed I have never covered the “fab four” (an for the Columbia grads to fully establish seems Koenig has been through some- albums, Vampire Weekend is a band ambitious comparison I know, but they their sound. Songs like “Step,” “Hannah thing similar, as he gracefully inquires, that, at its core, refuses to take itself too are, like, my favorite band), this is an Hunt” and “Young Lion” feature a much “You won’t even say your name / Only seriously. The juxtaposition of this in- album I hope to be revisiting for a long more relaxed ambiance than their previ- ‘I am that I am’ / But who could ever nocent bliss and the deeper, provocative time, so why not start now? ous works; peacefulness seems to per- live that way?” Unlike college students messages in “MVOTC” is exactly why I “MVOTC” plays like an ethereal meate the entire production. Though, to though, Koenig never appears pre- always have, and always will be able to dream, a beautiful little haze of Ezra clarify, this is not to say the album is dull sumptuous with his lofty ideals; every “kick back” to this wonderful album. Koenig’s philosophical poems enveloped — in fact, it’s anything but. thought comes off just as genuine as it is by a quilt of masterly woven harmonies, Still, all is not well in dream world, the stimulating. Contact Adam Ramos at courtesy of musical genius, Rostam final addition to the album trilogy is the Lucky for me, I had a chance to catch [email protected]

By ROBERT WOZNIAK map. If we’re being real, the ferocious Next we have Erykah Badu. The ri- as one of the best albums of all time, ex- S cene Writer rapper’s name never even left the map diculously talented and creative R&B hibiting both incomparable musicality — but you get the idea. Watching Queen artist recently delivered one of the best and social relevance. After its release, A storm is a-brewin’, and everyone Elliott steal the performance immedi- covers of Drake’s “Hotline Bling,” seem- Hill waited another four years before needs to prepare themselves. Music ately brought me back to the wonderful ingly out of nowhere. Badu has essen- debuting “MTV Unplugged No. 2,” a live has had an unreal year in 2015 thus far, days of “Lose Control” and “Get Ur Freak tially been M.I.A. for quite some time, album recorded at MTV Studios. Then, with incredible records already released On,” reigniting my faith in humanity, or having not released any new mate- unceremoniously, she practically disap- by artists like Kendrick Lamar, Grimes, at least my faith in hearing some new rial since the debut of “New Amerykah peared. Over a decade later, Ms. Lauryn Disclosure, Tame Impala, Björk, Lana Missy material. Part Two: Return of the Ankh” in 2010. Hill is beginning to reemerge. She per- Del Rey and Justin Bieber. Seriously, the Now, months after her unanticipated Shortly after the release of her unique formed at this summer’s New York leg of list of hit 2015 albums goes on and on return, she released her newest single cover, Erykah graced the world with an Afropunk Fest to an enormous crowd of and on. However, we are not done quite “WTF (Where They From),” featur- original song, “Phone Down,” early last die-hard fans and even made an appear- yet. Everyone loves a good comeback, ing contemporary megastar Pharrell, week. She also revealed that her upcom- ance on “The Tonight Show with Jimmy and before the epic year of 2015 comes on November 12, 2015, three years af- ing, Drake-inspired mixtape, titled “You Fallon,” performing a tribute to Nina to an end, a series of comebacks are ex- ter her last single. The comeback track Cain’t Use My Phone,” would be coming Simone’s “Feeling Good.” actly what we’re going to get. Several hits a perfect blend between old school out this Thanksgiving. At a time in which politics, racial is- artists are allegedly planning to change Missy and fresh creativity, delivering an Ladies and gentlemen, last but cer- sues and pop culture are all colliding the music game by reemerging into the ambitious, bass-filled beat and stellar tainly not least, Ms. Lauryn Hill. with incredible force, the world could industry after taking brief, but all-too- bars; and, as you would have guessed, Although Hill had a swift run with The use Missy Elliott, Erykah Badu and Ms. long, hiatuses; and, as we would hope, the music video is filled with the rap- Fugees and a relatively brief solo career, Lauryn Hill’s authentic, activist voices they’re coming back swinging. per’s signature choreography and wild she is definitely one of the most ground- to deliver contemporary, unforgettable After shocking the nation by mak- wardrobe. On the heels of the single breaking, appreciated artists to ever pieces of art. ing a surprise appearance during Katy and music video, new music and, more walk into the music industry. Her 1998 Perry’s 2015 Super Bowl halftime show, importantly, a full Missy record are ex- Grammy Award-winning album “The Contact Robert Wozniak at Missy Elliott put her name back on the pected to be released in the near future. Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” is known [email protected]

JANICE CHUNG | The Observer 6 The observer | friday, november 20, 2015 | ndsmcobserver.com Inside Column O ur lost Thanksgiving

Unfortunately, a week later tests revealed that the God’s creatures Gary Caruso cancer had spread again to another organ. C apitol Comments My brother-in-law’s passing near this holiday Rosie Biehl awakened a question within myself. Call it my P hotographer Two weeks ago, my brother-in-law — Notre Dame fervent imagination, warped curiosity or creative Class of 1981 and former St. Edward’s Hall resident — analytical writing style; I wonder what my death date I t has been two years since I eliminated all animal products from my passed following his 19-month battle against can- will be on the calendar. Might my departure be an diet and lifestyle. It was the right decision for the well-being of animals, cer. Originating in his colon, the cancer crept to his inconvenience occurring during a winter storm or the environment and my health. We know that animal agriculture is liver, leaped into his lungs and seeped to his spine. another heartbreak near a holiday? How many times responsible for over half of all water consumption in the country and His final days had been ones of excruciating pain have I already passed that fateful day on the calen- that dairy is not healthy for human beings. However, the ethical side for before his body shut down with a quiver and then a dar, in both good times and bad, without ever the choosing a plant-based lifestyle is debatable; not everyone is going to whimper one early morning on an October Sunday. inkling that next time it may be the end for me? agree killing animals is wrong, and I understand that. That being said, I What had been planned as our last Thanksgiving During a Cancer Centers of America television commonly hear the responses, “God put animals on the world for us to with him next Thursday has become my family’s lost commercial I watched recently, a survivor noted that eat,” and, “Jesus ate animals and was a fisherman, so I should eat ani- Thanksgiving without him. for her, each day was a lifetime in itself. I am not con- mals.” These are ideas I have been struggling with recently. Our upcoming hollow holiday is not unlike those fident anyone in my family shared that point of view Rather than reading verses from the Bible I agree with, consider of countless other American families who recently during my brother-in-law’s ordeal. We always looked whether God himself would be happy with what we do to the animals lost loved ones — most notably the Gonzalez family forward several months, drawing benchmarks af- He created, all in the name of foods that have no biological need to be who lost their daughter, Nohemi, during the Paris ter each planned procedure had been completed. consumed. terror attack last week. But while my family anticipat- Our timeline simply extended a month or two each Consider if a just God would be impressed that we: artificially breed ed a bittersweet final feast, the Gonzalez family was time the doctors addressed a new complication or them into existence in their billions, confining them in awful and un- stunned with a sudden, permanent empty seat at found another tumor. Even during the weekend of natural conditions; take their lives when (in almost all cases) they are their table. Our lives are void. Our hearts are empty. my brother-in-law’s death, we always anticipated he still babies; cram them onto transport trucks where many suffer slow, Future Thanksgivings will forever be ones affixed to would at least be with us at Thanksgiving. painful deaths in transit; force them against their will into slaughter- our memories and the past. For those who will experience a lonely, lost or houses, where we hang them upside-down and cut their throats; throw Thanksgiving began as a means for the Pilgrims hollow holiday next week like my family, I share day-old male chicks into grinding machines or gas chambers (because to celebrate survival, accomplishment and fellow- a poem penned by an unknown author entitled, they don’t lay eggs); take day-old calves from their mothers and kill ship while pausing to commemorate those who were “Thanksgiving Observance.” them (so that we can drink the milk intended for them); destroy God’s absent. Each of us venerates what we hold dear in Count your blessings instead of your crosses; air, oceans, lakes, rivers and forests with destructive and unsustainable our hearts from serious adult life-altering circum- Count your gains instead of your losses. animal agriculture. stances to a child’s simplistic limited worldview. On Count your joys instead of your woes; These are all acts that would get you arrested if you did them to a cat Wednesday, the Jimmy Kimmel Live show featured Count your friends instead of your foes. or a dog, or indeed any animal not arbitrarily classed as “food.” If God’s lighthearted interviews with children ranging in age Count your smiles instead of your tears; will, together with morality acquired from the Bible is what causes us to from six to 10 years old. They were asked to share Count your courage instead of your fears. criminalize animal abuse, why do we then choose to turn a blind eye to their thankful list. One chubby-faced boy recited a Count your full years instead of your lean; the torment of a few unfortunate species whose flesh we have no need long litany of foods, sometimes repeating “turkey” as Count your kind deeds instead of your mean. to consume? he moved from main courses to desserts. A girl said Count your health instead of your wealth; God created these animals with the ability to feel pain, form social that she was grateful for her brother and her dog, but Count on God instead of yourself. bonds and elicit emotions, as well as with a strong will to live and the preferred the dog when pressed to name her favorite. And from my family to you: Count your instinct to fight to stay alive. Why would a kind and loving God create Losing a loved one near any holiday is an extraor- Thanksgiving as a lifetime unto itself. animals with these traits if he then wanted us to confine, enslave, hurt dinarily cruel shock. I am uncertain whether my and kill them? Is this the act of someone who is kind and just? Or is it family will display an empty place setting at our Gary J. Caruso, Notre Dame ‘73, serves in the perhaps we who have misinterpreted his intentions? We’ve twisted table next week or will attempt to move forward as Department of Homeland Security and was ideals into “thou shalt not kill (unless we like the taste of the animal’s best we can without the obvious exhibit. We can a legislative and public affairs director at the flesh)” and have used our dominion to hurt, abuse and kill vulnerable only cling onto our past. Two Thanksgivings ago, U.S. House of Representatives and in President animals, when we should really be using that responsibility to show we celebrated togetherness, good health and an- Clinton’s administration. He writes every other peace, love and protection to all of God’s creatures. ticipated college graduations or career promotions. Friday. Contact him on Twitter: @GaryJCaruso Last Thanksgiving we hoped more than celebrated or email: [email protected]. Contact Rosie Biehl at [email protected] — that having completed the first two surgeries, The views expressed in this column are those The views expressed in the Inside Column are those of the the next surgical procedure would complete the of the author and not necessarily those of The author and not necessarily those of The Observer. cycle so that a final healing could end our ordeal. Observer. letter to the editor Addressing sexual assault is our priority

The documentary “The Hunting Ground” tells an ap- conversation. When the three-year grant ended, the survived some form of sexual violence? palling story: Students on college campuses assault other College devoted budget dollars to sustain the office because The task force will deliver a full report to the Saint Mary’s students in the most intimate of ways. It’s happening across of its demonstrated value to students. In addition, we have community in May 2016. In the meantime, here are some America. Yes, it happens in Notre Dame, Indiana. The trained employees to assist a survivor of a sexual assault subjects we are discussing: that the College look into more documentary declares that college and university admin- with next steps. peer-to-peer training and that more personnel on campus istrations do not care. As Vice President for Student Affairs In April, we screened “The Hunting Ground” on campus. be trained as care advocates; that the three campuses of at Saint Mary’s College for 10 years, I can attest to the fact The film struck a chord with our students in a profound and Saint Mary’s, Notre Dame and Holy Cross share procedures that President Carol Ann Mooney’s administration cares immediate way. Students told us what we do is not enough. to simplify the process of reporting sexual assaults; that the very much. Saint Mary’s College prepares students to make To get to the bottom of what we could do better, President College offer counseling services on the weekend and in the a difference in the world. As leaders of this undergraduate Mooney announced the formation of a taskforce, a move evenings in addition to the existing business hours. women’s college, it is our priority to address the problem of reserved for the most important issues. It is only the sec- These suggestions are just the beginning of our work. sexual assault. We will make a difference for our students. ond time that she has formed a taskforce in her tenure as I would like to thank the Saint Mary’s students who have Before I arrived, President Mooney initiated first-year stu- president. held student panel discussions on sexual assault. I com- dent orientation programming on the dangers that come The President’s Taskforce on Sexual Assault, which con- mend The Observer’s editors and writers for taking on the with college life, including sexual assault. In 2009, Saint sists of students, faculty, staff and administrators, will meet tough subject of sexual assault in a responsible and mean- Mary’s College was the first women’s college in the nation for the third time on Friday. We meet monthly. At our first ingful way. I assure you administrators are listening to to apply for and receive a grant from the Department of meeting President Mooney established three subcommit- student voices. As I said, it is this administration’s priority to Justice to start an office on campus dedicated to violence tees: Education, Procedures and Support. These subcom- address the problem of sexual assault. We will make a dif- prevention and support for women. As a result, the Belles mittees will help the taskforce address these issues: What ference for our students. Against Violence Office (BAVO) opened in the fall of 2010. steps can Saint Mary’s take to reduce sexual assault and BAVO provides students with education about sexual vio- other forms of sexual violence against our students? In what Karen Johnson lence, relationship violence and stalking; informs them ways can Saint Mary’s improve the College’s procedures for Vice President for Student Affairs of reporting procedures and resources for survivors and handling claims of sexual assault and sexual violence? How Saint Mary’s their friends; and engages students in community-based can Saint Mary’s better support our students who have Nov. 17 The observer | friday, november 20, 2015 | ndsmcobserver.com 7 A crisis to burst our bubble

As an American, Catholic University and College, has affected its citizens, how it is touching the rest of Ed itorial Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s are uniquely situated to the world. address the plight of Syrian refugees in our own way. Some of us have known about the crisis since the W hile the conflict in Syria has intensified in the Joining a growing trend, Indiana governor Mike civil war began, while others may not have known past two years, recent events have called for our at- Pence became one of 26 governors Monday to refuse until the start of this school year, possibly even until tention now more than ever. to accept some of the 10,000 Syrian refugees allowed the Paris attacks. Regardless of where you stand now, First, the ISIS attacks in Paris last Friday renewed to migrate to the U.S. all of us can learn a bit more. debates over whether the U.S. should open its bor- “Indiana has a long tradition of opening our arms Pick up any national newspaper, and a story on ders to 10,000 Syrian refugees, as President Obama and homes to refugees from around the world but, Syria will most likely be included in it, if not dis- proposed. as governor, my first responsibility is to ensure the played on the front page. Take a moment to read and Then, Notre Dame students received an email from safety and security of all Hoosiers,” Pence said. learn about the situation. It will take some time to student government Tuesday, inviting them to a din- In September, though, Pope Francis called on ev- understand the full scope of this crisis, but we can’t ner at the Morris Inn to learn, in light of the Syrian ery Catholic parish and religious community around help until we’re aware of what is going on. crisis, about the trek of refugees around the world the world to take in refugee families affected by the Attend a lecture on campus about Syria or about and how it has specifically affected South Bend. Syrian civil war. the plight of refugees in general. Go to the Dec. 1 But it’s also a crisis that has been on the front pages “Facing the tragedy of tens of thousands of refugees dinner at the Morris Inn, but not just for the choco- of every national newspaper for the past few years. — fleeing death by war and famine, and journeying late dome cake. Go because you know you can learn While our attention was drawn to Syria because towards the hope of life — the Gospel calls, asking more and that you can make a difference with that of immediate events — the attacks, the email, the of us to be close to the smallest and forsaken. To give knowledge. news coverage — the country’s civil war and its con- them a concrete hope, and not just to tell them, ‘Have We applaud the efforts of student government to sequences have been an ongoing struggle for the last courage, be patient!’” Francis said. offer such an opportunity for students to learn about four-and-a-half years, leaving more than 200,000 As one of the world’s premier Catholic universities, this crisis and connect with those affected by forced dead and displacing 12 million more from their “one of the most powerful means for doing good in migration, who can help us learn more about what we homes, with no clear end in sight. this country,” as Fr. Edward Sorin said, what are we can do. We often limit our attention to our day-to-day prob- supposed to do while simultaneously located under Send letters to your governor if he or she refuses lems, within the so-called “Notre Dame and Saint the jurisdiction of the governor of Indiana? to accept refugees in his or her state. Participate in Mary’s bubble,” focusing solely on issues that directly How can we help the millions of refugees from the work of clubs like Human Rights ND to follow affect this campus and its students, faculty and staff. Syria scattered around the world from our campuses? through on Fr. Hesburgh’s wish. Join other Notre There’s no doubt the University and College have How do we live out the hope of University President Dame and Saint Mary’s students on social media to- their own unique problems that require our attention emeritus Fr. Theodore Hesburgh that, “If Notre Dame day with #AmericaWelcomes to urge Pence to support to address and amend, but some events require us makes a difference in the whole world, at the heart of refugee resettlement. to look beyond the scope of South Bend and see how that difference would be our commitment to human While this conflict is one with many nuances, turns they are affecting people all around the world. rights, human dignity, human freedom and human and consequences, it’s not enough for us to stop Certainly the world’s largest human rights crisis, accomplishment,” with human rights at the fore of learning or do nothing because of our own problems which started in Syria right now but also affects the that hope? here at Notre Dame. rest of the Middle East, Europe and North America, We can start by educating ourselves about what is This is a crisis that calls for us to break out of the qualifies as an event worthy of our attention. going on in Syria — how the conflict started, how it “bubble.” letter to the editor W ill we be true?

“ We don’t have to just react. We can think.” Yes, Ben like Jordan and Turkey — while with flaws like every group’s central claim. But when we close our doors Carson, I agree. The presidential candidate stated country — exemplify a humanitarian and tolerant (Europe is not acting much differently from us), those this as he explained his argument for keeping Syrian culture. There are also more than 2.6 million Muslim who would otherwise have risked the journey to safe- refugees out. Despite our admitted potential to think, Americans living as peaceful contributors to society. ty in the West will be left with no good options. Most in the past few days, 31 governors have reacted to the Seven hundred fifty thousand Iraqi refugees have will have to survive in a war-torn region. They will Paris attacks by declaring their state’s refusal to take resettled in the US since 9/11. None have been con- likely come to see IS’ anti-Western rhetoric as true. on any Syrian refugees. victed of violent terrorist actions. Forced to choose between death or submission to the This, despite the fact that all of the confirmed at- By refusing logic and empathy, we are giving IS ex- “caliphate,” many will choose submission. Our pitiful tackers were European nationals. There is one man, actly what they want. We prove that there is a “clash of cowardice will only justify that choice. found near a fake Syrian passport, who possibly used civilizations.” We show countless displaced Muslims So we must ask: Where are our values now? How refugee status to enter Europe. Even if this was the the West has no love for them, there is no place for can we let ourselves succumb to irrational, sweeping case, a singular case is not rational justification to them among us. We isolate our Muslim brothers and fear? How can we refuse safety to so many when we deny 10,000 people — mostly women and children sisters, our fellow citizens, by demonstrating our ha- ourselves are descendants of refugees? Are we so na- — refuge in the United States. Our vetting process is tred and ignorance of their religion. We preach diver- ïve to believe that Islam is incompatible with our way different, longer and significantly more thorough, as sity, inclusion, openness and tolerance while refusing of life? Shall our empathy extend only to those who those seeking to enter the U.S. have to pass the UN to allow “the other” to live with us. We talk of an look like us, who share our religion? vetting process in addition to our own procedures. American dream and our incredible immigrant heri- I cannot merely be idealistic. Safety is imperative, There are difficulties and complications, but the con- tage; yet we qualify both to include only Christians and we should ensure our vetting process is thorough. clusion that refugees suddenly pose a drastic threat to or those who fit our definition ofW estern. We talk of Fear is normal and valid. But it should not control us. our safety is a rash overreaction. universal human rights while unabashedly placing We should not give the enemy what it wants. More Nor is it a thoughtful or wise strategy. The so-called the comfort of Christians and Americans over the importantly, we should not abandon out of coward- Islamic State intentionally seeks to isolate Muslims right of Syrian refugees to live in safety and peace. We ice who and what we are. I hope we can stand up as from the West. The group constantly speaks of a talk of our strength and leadership while allowing an a nation, rise beyond our fear, refuse to abandon our “clash of civilizations,” constructing a narrative of unproved exception (the one terrorist who may have fundamental values and open our minds, hearts and absolute difference and incompatibility. And many been a refugee) to scare our supposedly cherished arms to people seeking a life free from terror. Will we Americans buy that logic and reinforce it with action, values into obsolescence. hold fast to our shared convictions? Will we be true? as the mass refusal to take Syrian refugees proves. The propaganda of the so-called Islamic State dis- But if we were to take Ben Carson’s wise advice and parages refugees who venture to infidel lands. The Adam Moeller think, we would realize that Islam is not incompat- mass exodus of Muslims from Syria threatens the IS sophomore ible with our values. Many majority-Muslim countries claim to be a safe haven for Muslims, invalidating the Nov. 18 8 The observer | friday, november 20, 2015 | ndsmcobserver.com DAILY

Crossword | Will Shortz Horoscope | Eugenia Last

Happy Birthday: Deal with emotional matters that have been dragging you down so that you can move forward and be productive. You have plenty to gain if you can ease your stress and get back to networking and drumming up interest in your business. Higher income is within your reach if you make suggestions and offer your services. Your numbers are 7, 10, 22, 26, 31, 35, 43. ARIES (March 21-April 19): The partnerships and relationships in your life are undergoing changes. Be careful not to let anger take over. Life is short and can be dealt with in a fashion that is constructive instead of destructive. Love conquers all. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t be afraid to ask for favors. Your ideas will spark some interesting comments and could lead to help from an unexpected source. You can accomplish a lot if you are willing to listen, learn and incorporate what you discover into your plans. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): A demanding individual will try to lead you in a direction that isn’t practical. Engage in something that will bring about positive changes and make you more appealing to someone you’d like a closer relationship with. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Live and learn. Take part in events that will give you a better view of the way other people live. A new venture or business trip will require a lot of time, imagination and input in order to turn a profit.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Approach sensitive subjects cautiously. Not everyone will be willing to go along with the changes you want to make. Offer positive responses to people, but give them room to add their own creative input. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Question everything before you take action. It will take a significant amount of thought and deliberation to make the right choices. Not everyone will be up-front and you may have to pry to find out where you stand.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don’t give up on a dream, but try to have a practical approach in place. You can make positive personal changes and achieve greater happiness if you are honest about how you feel. Try to stay away from people who bring you down. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Be true to yourself and you will have no regrets. A variety of people you have worked with and trusted in the past will help you now. Your passion and dedication will spark a greater interest in your projects.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Don’t leave yourself open to criticism or emotional scrutiny. You’ll have to move quickly if you are faced with deception or unexpected setbacks. Uncertainty is the enemy. Don’t mince words or mislead others. Fairness is a must. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Lay out your financial plans. Put your ideas on paper and go over details with a fine-toothed comb. Talk to people who have experience in your field. Steer clear of anyone showing inconsistency. Don’t let your ego cost you. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Be careful not to become too dependent on anyone. You’ll be fed false information if you are gullible. Ask questions even if someone gives you a hard time. Make personal and financial changes based on your needs.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Schedule some time for an interview, meeting or just to talk about possibilities with someone who can help you with an idea you want to pursue. Favors will be granted as long as you offer incentives. Birthday Baby: You are gracious, giving and aggressive. You are adaptable and outgoing.

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Sports Authority MLS playoffs make the grade this year with just 60 in 34 — a Alex Carson much weaker pace. A ssociate Sports Editor So these playoffs, I started to take a different look at the I used to hate the MLS Cup league’s playoff system. Playoffs. And they’re the best thing in Soccer is an inherently fluky soccer. sport. One bounce, one touch or Turn the clock back to Oct. one wrong call can be the differ- 29, when my beloved Portland ence between a win and a loss on Timbers hosted Sporting Kansas any given day for any given team. City in an elimination match to When scoring is low, there’s open the playoffs. Tensions were bound to be a higher amount of high, and after a 2-2 draw, the variance in results. match went to penalty kicks. As a statistics nerd, I’ve always Kicking second, Sporting had had a love-hate relationship a couple chances to win the with the nature of the game. On match — including one where Observer File Photo one hand, it’s pretty neat that the ball struck both posts but Sophomore forward Brianna Turner turns away from UConn defender Breanna Stewart during Notre smaller teams can grab results never crossed the line — and the Dame’s 63-53 loss in the national title game April 7 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. against much better sides, simply penalties entered the 11th round. because that element of luck or As any soccer fan knows, that’s said. “She has big game experi- road game of the year for the execution is on their side on any when penalties get interesting: It W Bball ence. She has the defensive abil- team, McGraw said preparing given day. means the goalies step up with Cn o tinued from page 12 ity and is a good communicator. the younger players for their On the other hand, it leaves the game on the line. With everything she does, she first road game is the biggest open a wider door for the oppor- Timbers goalie Adam C able are all averaging 10 or makes us a little bit more confi- concern for the Irish. McGraw tunity that the best team doesn’t Kwarasey first scored, then saved more points per game. dent because she has done it all said she hopes the team’s veter- win any individual competition, his opponent’s spot kick, sending Defensively, however, the before. Having that experience ans will lead by example for the especially one that concludes in a the Timbers through to the next Irish have been far better than in the lineup is really important younger players as they prepare knockout tournament. round. the Jackrabbits. While the for us.” for their first game in a hostile It’s why I’ve always admired Fast-forward a couple weeks, Jackrabbits have allowed 137 While the season is still young environment. the way the Premier League, and the drama of the playoffs points over the first two games for Notre Dame, the matchup “It’s our first road game, Bundesliga and other top showed once more. of the season, the Irish have on Saturday is the toughest the so that’s always a challenge,” European leagues have de- After notching a 2-1 win in the held their opponents to a mere Irish have had thus far on paper. McGraw said. “It’s our first hos- termined their champions: first leg of a two-match playoff, 93. South Dakota State has been tile arena, [but] we have a vet- Whichever side has the most the Seattle Sounders were sitting In particular, the Irish are looking forward to welcoming eran group starting, so we hope points at the end of the year wins back, looking to kill off a 0-0 game coming off a defensive per- the challenge the Irish repre- they’ll be setting the tone. the championship. Simple as at FC Dallas, a result that would formance against Toledo in sent for a while now, McGraw “Then, after that, [it’s about] that. send the Sounders through to the which they held the Rockets to said. getting the freshman adjusted The system allows soccer’s next round. 39 points. After the game, Irish “I think it’s a sellout,” McGraw on the road. Everything’s new, shocks to be felt — like when But in the 84th minute, Dallas head coach Muffet McGraw said. “From what I’ve heard, the so that’s always a concern.” Swansea City topped Manchester forward Tesho Akindele scored credited much the improve- tickets have been gone since The Irish and Jackrabbits are United in August — but affords to put the hosts ahead 1-0 on the ment defensively from the win August or September, so they set to tip off at 3 p.m. Saturday at the best teams the opportunity game, a result that would qualify over Bucknell to junior forward really like their women’s basket- Frost Arena in Brookings, South to redeem themselves for their them for the conference finals. Taya Reimer’s return to the ball in South Dakota.” Dakota. worst defeats, as evidenced by Game over, right? lineup. As a result, the Irish expect United’s position, just two points Far from it. “I think the big thing with the environment to be a hos- Contact at Ben Padanilam at back of Manchester City and Seattle’s Chad Marshall scored Taya is her experience,” McGraw tile one. With it being the first [email protected] Arsenal. Teams are rewarded for from a corner in the 90th min- being consistently good over the ute, putting the Sounders back NCAA MEN’S BASKETBALL | butler 93, missouri state 59 course of the season and won’t ahead on aggregate with just a get punished for any one result. couple minutes left in the match. But Major League Soccer’s Seconds later, they had been champion-determining system is crashing out, but now they were Butler offense shines in nothing like it. moving on. Of the 20 teams in America’s At least for a few seconds. top division, 12 make the play- Straight from the restart, second win of season offs. Forget about rewarding Dallas went after getting another teams for consistent performance goal to send the match to extra Associated Press then rolled again by getting out to make the right play at a fast over a 34-game regular season time — and Walker Zimmerman in transition at full speed and speed.” — MLS simply rewards them for stepped up. Within the span of SAN JUan, Puerto Rico — sharing the ball against the The Bulldogs certainly got off getting there, which 60 percent of two minutes, both Dallas and Butler coach Chris Holtmann Bears (0-2). to a fast start in San Juan and led teams do, and then playing well Seattle were in a position to ad- already knew his team could “It’s a really small sample by 24 points by halftime. They in November. vance, before settling on the one run and score at a pace most size,” Holtmann said. “I would didn’t need a big day from pre- From the parallels to soccer’s result that brought up extra time, teams will struggle to match caution into reading too much season all-Big East picks Kellen other top leagues, it’s particularly where after 30 scoreless minutes, this season. He’s eager to see into two games. I think we’ll Dunham and Roosevelt Jones, dumb. In the Premier League, FC Dallas won on penalties. how the No. 22 Bulldogs re- know more at the end of this instead finishing with plenty that would’ve meant Crystal It was the kind of crazy drama spond when the offense doesn’t week.” of balance behind Martin and Palace and West Ham United in a that can only be created by a come so easily. Maybe, but this much is inar- Chrabascz. “playoff” last year. knockout tournament. Kelan Martin scored 18 guable: Butler has started the “They’re an offensive ma- For anyone that follows I still love the consistency it points and No. 22 Butler put season in a full-speed sprint on chine at this point,” Missouri the league, that’d clearly be a takes to win a title in the Premier on another offensive show to offense. State coach Paul Lusk said. mistake. League, undoubtedly. beat Missouri State 93-59 on Butler shot 60 percent and “You’re not going to beat many But MLS isn’t like the Premier But the MLS Cup Playoffs are Thursday in the first round of made 8 of 17 3-pointers, yet people when you let them shoot League at all. It’s chiefly gov- the best thing in soccer. Hands the Puerto Rico Tipoff. committed just eight turnovers 60 percent.” erned by a salary cap, unlike the down. Andrew Chrabascz also had in a clean offensive perfor- Dequon Miller scored 15 high-spending EPL, instituting a 18 points, and the Bulldogs mance. The Bulldogs also had points to lead the Bears, who certain level of parity to proceed- Contact Alex Carson at (2-0) flirted with cracking the 23 assists on 33 baskets. fell to 6-35 against ranked op- ings. Where Chelsea amassed 87 [email protected] 100-point mark for the second “Today we got out in transi- ponents. They shot just 34 points to lead the Premier League The views expressed in this time to open the season. Butler tion and just started going,” percent, including a 2-for-15 last year in 38 games, the New Sports Authority are those of the scored a program-record 144 point guard Tyler Lewis said. showing behind the arc, and York Red Bulls finished top of the author and not necessarily those points last weekend in the “And we have great playmak- couldn’t keep up once Butler regular-season standings in MLS of The Observer. opener against The Citadel, ers on this team who can know got rolling. 10 The observer | friday, november 20, 2015 | ndsmcobserver.com Sports

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That’s their system, but it’s also their goaltender, and it seems like they’re right back there again with [Boyle] in net.” The Irish are off to hot start in Hockey East play as well, as they still have yet to lose a game and current- ly sit in third place in the conference. Jackson placed the focus for his team on improving consistency and on retain- ing leads. “We’ve been all over the place; we’ve had games where we generate a fair amount of offense, and we’ve had games where we’ve been kinda stymied,” Jackson said. “I think that, again, is just the inconsistency that comes from our youth in some ways. We have to get ZACH LLORENS | The Observer to the point where our guys Junior midfielder Mark Gormley fends off defenders during Notre Dame’s 1-0 loss to Syracuse on Sunday in the ACC championship game at play the same game every Alumni Stadium. Notre Dame starts NCAA tournament play this Sunday at home against Tulsa. night.” Jackson also discussed and I think we had a stretch in overtime Thursday’s first- D espite Notre Dame com- sophomore left wing Anders M Soccer where we played 14 games in round action. Tulsa won each ing off a loss last Sunday to Bjork, who he thinks has Cn o tinued from page 12 43 days, which was very hec- of its three AAC tournament Syracuse in the ACC champi- sometimes been an example tic, it can be difficult,” Clark games in a penalty shootout onship bout, Clark isn’t wor- of the inconsistency that head coach Bobby Clark said. “This has been a week before winning Thursday ried about the team’s morale comes from youth. said. “You want a high seed where we certainly have had in overtime in the NCAA heading into Sunday’s game. “I think he’s been press- because, provided you keep the time to have a little bit of tournament. “I think [last weekend’s ing,” Jackson said. “But he’s winning, if you’re a top-four a break. Our boys were able Clark said the team is pre- loss to Syracuse] will make been pressing more because seed, you will play at home at to take two days off and catch pared to take on the Golden them very hungry,” Clark he’s trying to make the na- all the way though until the up with studies. That was Hurricane on Sunday, a team said. “They’ll come out on tional junior team, which final four, and if you’re a top- one of the messages we’ve that last lost Oct. 21. Sunday a hungry team, and has hurt his penalty killing eight seed you play two home put out because if you’re go- “I don’t think there is any that’s a certainty. Especially and his game without the games and get a bye in the ing to have a deep run into danger in our team taking with this senior class and the puck. He cheats a little too first round. It saves you one the tournament, and that’s [Tulsa] lightly,” Clark said. success they’ve had in their much offensively, and then game, but it doesn’t guaran- the plan for us, then you will “Every team in the tourna- four years, they won’t want he gets caught. He’s such tee you anything. You still miss class, and this is a time ment, the 48 teams that make to limp out of the tourna- a skilled and great skater, have to win.” where we really emphasize the tournament of the 200- ment. They’ll be a focused he has the potential to be a Despite the competitive- for the guys to get their stud- plus teams that play Division Notre Dame team. All tour- great player. He just has to ness of the tournament, ies done with the anticipa- I college soccer, all of them nament games are going to find that balance right now. Clark said the team expects tion with a deep run into the are very good and have had be tough. It’s up to us to get a Understanding that if he to make a deep run in the tournament.” good seasons. Every team hold of things.” does things the right way tournament, so he’s advised The Golden Hurricane (8- in the tournament is feeling The Irish will host Tulsa on then his skills and speed the team to prepare every 6-6, 2-3-2 AAC) advanced to good about themselves. Sunday at 2 p.m. at Alumni show up even more because day as if it’s going to play the tournament after win- “[Tulsa] won their Stadium in the second round the way he’s doing things through December. ning their conference tourna- Thursday game, so they’ll of the NCAA tournament. right now, if he’s cheating or “The thing is that with a ment for the second straight be feeling extra good. … We trying to do too much, then very busy college schedule year, and they defeated No. know we’ll be in for a tough Contact Manny DeJesus at he’s forced to play defense playing two games a week, 16 Florida International, 3-2, game.” [email protected] all the time, and that’s not his game. We want him with P aid Advertisement the puck, not without it.” Bjork and the Irish will continue their play in Hockey East with a pair of games against UMass Lowell at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, Massachusetts, on Friday and Saturday nights. They will then return home for the Shillelagh Tournament, which kicks off Nov. 27 with a game against No. 8 Harvard.

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you stretch it out a little bit?” W Soccer M Bball Brey said. “That’s something we Cn o tinued from page 12 Cn o tinued from page 12 really study. “We’ve got analytics on it; G ilbertson, notched 13 goals even a week in, and power-five our points per possession with in the regular season, plus conference teams such as our- one lineup versus another, but two more in the tourney’s selves, many of them have taken we don’t have enough data in first round. bullets and have lost.” a game yet to really say, ‘Man, “They’re a very organized No. 6 Virginia, who lost at that’s definitive.’” team,” Romagnolo said of Brey’s alma mater, George Early in the year, Ryan has the Huskies. “They’re a Washington, on Monday head- emerged as the seventh man in quality opponent with two lines a list of four ACC teams Notre Dame’s rotation, edging very good strikers up front to have dropped an opening- out Torres, Geben and senior who can score goals and get week contest to a mid-major forward Austin Burgett, but assists, so those are the two squad, with many other top- Brey said there’s more to the primary players we need to tier schools having been upset freshman’s game than simply watch.” already. his shot. Stopping Connecticut’s The Irish (2-0) are com- “There’s certainly that abil- offense will be crucial to an ing off a tight, 86-78 win over ity to shoot the basketball and Irish win, Romagnolo said. Milwaukee on Tuesday night — shoot it from deep, to be fearless The Notre Dame backline, a game Brey called “interesting” like that, it’s just such a weapon led by senior captains Katie — and could face more match- that we love,” Brey said. “What Naughton and Cari Roccaro, up issues Saturday against the I’ve been impressed with — you has not allowed more than River Hawks (1-1). can’t play him 17 minutes in a two goals in a game yet this “They’re small, and they’re game just because he’s a great year and has recorded six fast, so they can create some shooter. He’s gotta be able to do shutouts in its last seven matchup problems for us,” Brey some things on the defensive matches. said. “ … They play really fast, end and rebound a little bit, and “We talked a little bit EMMET FARNAN | The Observer and they play really small, so I’ve been impressed with how about how we’re going to de- Senior defender Cari Roccaro winds up a pass during a 1-0 loss to what are our matchups going he’s improved defensively, got- Florida State on Sept. 27 at Alumni Stadium. fend them in terms of focus- to be? And who are our big guys ten more attention to detail and ing on their two strikers, but lead. Romagnolo said even continue its run toward the going to guard? [Those] are my that he can rebound some.” we’ll just try to stay in con- with a quick turnaround College Cup. concerns.” Against Milwaukee on trol of possession and create following a potential win, “It is important to get a After starting each half Tuesday, junior forward V.J. opportunities so that they resting the starters again is good rest but also to stay Tuesday with both sophomore Beachem tied a career high with have to worry about us rath- unlikely. sharp,” Romagnolo said. forward Bonzie Colson and se- 19 points, something the Fort er than us worrying about “At the end of the day, we “They’re hungry to get on nior forward Zach Auguste on Wayne, Indiana, native said them,” Romagnolo said. have to win this game, so the field again. They’re just the floor,B rey made the call to was a product of the way he ap- If the Irish win Friday af- unless we have the luxury of excited to be where we are.” “downshift” about five min- proached the game. ternoon, they would play getting up by several goals, The Irish face UConn in utes into each half, keeping “I just wanted to be more ag- again Sunday against the our focus has to be on get- New Brunswick, New Jersey, one of Colson and Auguste on gressive, you know, try to play winner of Friday night’s ting through Friday,” she on Friday at 4 p.m. in the the bench the rest of the way — my complete game, more than Rutgers-Hofstra matchup. said. second round of the NCAA something Brey said had a bit to just shooting jump shots,” Against Oakland, most With the week-long break tournament. do with Milwaukee’s size. Beachem said. of the team’s starters rest- from last Friday to this “I love our starting group, Saturday’s contest will the the ed during the second half coming Friday, Romagnolo Contact Renee Griffin at and we continue to keep getting last for Notre Dame before head- thanks to the substantial said Notre Dame is eager to [email protected] them accustomed to playing to- ing south to Walt Disney World, gether,” Brey said. “But I think, where the Irish will compete P aid Advertisement when you’re playing a smaller in the Advocare Invitational. team, when you have a smaller Despite the warm weather and a lineup on the floor, you’re able potential Sweet 16 rematch with to match up with shooters when No. 9 Wichita State, Brey said he there are so many shooters, and isn’t concerned about his team Milwaukee posed that.” looking past UMass-Lowell on Though it’s not just a reaction- Saturday. ary move for the Irish to bring “I think this group has been sophomore guard Matt Farrell really mature about setting or freshman forward Matt Ryan their goals,” Brey said. “ … I onto the floor for Colson or think when they look around Auguste. the country and see teams get- “It gives us a different look ting beat by mid-majors, it offensively,” Brey said. “We put gets their attention, so I really another shooter on the floor, don’t think they’ll get ahead of and we spread it out.” ourselves.“ Brey said the Irish are still Beachem supported Brey’s looking to find the right bal- faith in his squad to not get ance in their rotations and that ahead of itself this weekend. they’re still looking to gather “Just knowing that we’ve got more data for their analytics- to take it one game at a time based approach. [keeps us focused],” Beachem “What we’re trying to find, said. “You can’t overlook any- what I’m trying to find is what’s body; every game we’ve got to the balance point of when the be ready to play, no matter when two big guys play together — it is, no matter who it’s against.” or two big guys play together, Notre Dame and UMass [sophomore forward Martinas] Lowell tip off Saturday at 2 p.m. Geben, [junior forward Austin] at Purcell Pavilion. Torres, any combination of them — and when do you put Contact Alex Carson at a Ryan or a Farrell in there and [email protected]

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Men’s Soccer Nd Women’s Soccer Notre Dame starts I rish face Huskies tournament journey in second round

By MANNY DE JESUS By RENEE GRIFFIN play hard. There are no easy Sports Writer Sports Writer games.” Notre Dame is just the A fter last weekend’s first- N o. 10 Notre Dame and third top-25 opponent ever appearance in the ACC No. 18 Connecticut will face Connecticut has been tournament final, Notre off in a battle between two matched up against this sea- Dame is set to host Tulsa teams that each dominated son. The other two ended in in the second round of the their first round opponents losses for the Huskies, first NCAA tournament Sunday. when they meet in the sec- against No. 9 Rutgers — the Irish head coach Bobby ond round of the NCAA tour- No. 2 seed, who plays host Clark said Notre Dame (11- nament Friday. to this weekend’s matches 4-5, 4-2-2 ACC), seeded The Huskies (18-3-0, 8-1- — and later against No. 22 seventh, hasn’t done much 0 AAC) shut out Siena, 5-0, South Florida. differently to stay consistent in their win last weekend, The only other defeat and focused this week lead- while the third-seeded Irish Connecticut suffered this ing up to Sunday’s match. (14-4-1, 6-4-0 ACC) won by year was a 3-2 overtime loss After being knocked out of the same margin against to Cincinnati in the AAC the tournament last season Oakland to open the pro- championship semifinals as the top seed against 16th- gram’s 23rd consecutive Nov. 5. seeded Virginia in the third tournament appearance. The Huskies are led in round, Notre Dame under- Irish head coach Theresa attack by junior forward stands that rankings don’t Romagnolo said the final Rachel Hill, whose 14 goals mean as much at this point score is unimportant to her in the regular season tied in the season. as long as her team comes her for 17th nationally in “I think one of the nice out on top. scoring. Meanwhile, Notre things is that, of the top 16 “All I care about is scoring Dame’s leading scorer, se- seeds, we were No. 7,” Irish ZACH LLORENS | The Observer one more goal than the oth- nior forward Anna Maria Senior midfielder Evan Panken jumps for a header in Notre er team,” she said. “At this see M SOCCER PAGE 10 Dame’s 1-0 loss to Syracuse on Sunday in the ACC title game. stage, everyone’s going to see W SOCcer PAGE 11

Hockey men’s basketball S quad prepares ND to host UMass Lowell

By ALEX CARSON for road trip A ssociate Sports Editor H eading into No. 18 Notre By HUNTER McDANIEL Much like some of their other Dame’s matchup with Sports Writer rivalries that have come into fo- UMass Lowell on Saturday cus in recent years, Notre Dame at Purcell Pavilion, Irish A fter two home weekends in has played UMass Lowell con- head coach Mike Brey is a a row, No. 16 Notre Dame will sistently recently. A year ago, little concerned — not be- head back out on the road to the Irish and the River Hawks cause of his team’s play, but take on No. 5 UMass Lowell in a played a total of five games, in- of recent results across the pair of conference games. cluding three in the conference country. For the Irish (5-2-3, 3-0-1 playoffs, with the River Hawks “I get nervous when I look Hockey East), these two games skating to a 3-1-1 record overall around and see all the up- against the conference-leading against the Irish. sets in college basketball al- River Hawks (8-1-2, 4-0-2) will “The reality is that we played ready,” Brey said. “We’re not ROSIE BIEHL | The Observer provide an early season bench- them pretty tough last year in Sophomore forward V.J. Beachem reaches for a pass during an 86-78 mark that they can build off for the playoffs; even the last game, see M BBALL PAGE 11 victory over Milwaukee on Tuesday at Purcell Pavilion. the rest of the year, according which had a big score, we had to Irish head coach Jeff Jackson, some great chances in that ND Women’s basketball especially since the River Hawks game,” Jackson said. are riding a five-game winning Along with the system, streak. Jackson said the reason the “They’re a very structured River Hawks have been such a I rish head to South Dakota team,” Jackson said about the strong opponent over the years River Hawks. “They play four is because of their play in goal. By BEN PADANILAM come away with another win. sophomore guard Macy Miller, lines, they change quickly so They are led by senior goalten- Sports Writer The Jackrabbits (2-0) are by who leads South Dakota State they out-shift you. They’re very der Kevin Boyle, who currently no means a big-name program, with 25 points per game. disciplined in the way they play. boasts a .957 save percentage N o. 3 Notre Dame will travel but they have come out of the The Irish, however, have also They do a lot of things really well, and is fresh off his third shutout to Brookings, South Dakota, gates hot this season, win- looked prolific on offense early and they’ve got ‘heavy’ players of the season. this weekend to take on South ning games over Marist and on. They have scored 85 and 74 — that’s the new terminology “Their goaltender’s playing re- Dakota State in its first road Arkansas in the first two games points in each of their wins and nowadays. They’re strong over ally well right now too, and that’s game of the season Saturday. of their three-game homestand feature a more balanced offen- the puck, they’re strong physi- a big factor for them,” Jackson The Irish (2-0) are coming to start the season. sive attack, as freshman guard cally, they get to the net hard. It’s said. “When they were really off of a 74-39 win over Toledo Offensively, the Jackrabbits Marina Mabrey, sophomore like playing a pro team — that’s good a few years ago in goal, and in which they dominated the have been strong, scoring forwards Brianna Turner and the way they play the game. they were almost impossible to Rockets defensively. Now, as the 77 and 76 points respective- Kathryn Westbeld and gradu- Their system in the defensive score against. team prepares for its first road ly in each of the team’s first ate student guard Madison zone and their transition game test of the season, it will look two wins. In particular, they from it also make them tough.” see HOCKEY PAGE 10 to repeat that effort in order to have been led by the play of see W BBALL PAGE 9