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By MARGARET HYNDS and Walsh Hall community will re- JACK ROONEY side in Pangborn for the 2016- News Editor and Managing Editor 2017 school year, followed by the Badin Hall community and This July, incoming freshmen then Morrissey Manor com- women will no longer have the munity the following academic possibility of being placed in year. Pangborn Hall. In a letter to the University In a plan announced community Wednesday night, Wednesday night by vice Hoffmann Harding said the president for student affairs move “will honor the personal Erin Hoffmann Harding, the relationships, traditions and Pangborn community — cur- strong sense of community that rent residents and rector Sr. have been formed in Pangborn Mary Donnelly — will move Hall and will continue to flour- into one of the two yet un- ish among those same women named residence halls current- in the new women’s residence ly under construction on the hall.” east side of campus. Donnelly, who has served as Pangborn Hall itself, which the rector of Pangborn for eight Hoffmann Harding described years, said the move was new as “functional and safe,” will territory for her, but she hoped be used as a “swing hall” for to preserve a number of aspects the foreseeable future to house of the Pangborn community. dorm communities whose “What I’m thinking at the buildings undergo extensive, year-long renovations. The see DORMS PAGE 5 LUCY DU | The Observer STUDENT SENATE SMC conducts survey Chief of staff According to Director of collect feedback from all of By HALEIGH EHMSEN Saint Mary’s Editor Institutional Research Daniel our students,” he said. Flowers, the climate survey In the email sent to stu- resigns, replaced Saint Mary’s students will remain open for students dents, College President Carol Wednesday morning received to complete through Feb. 3. Ann Mooney said she hopes a personalized email about Students will receive remind- students will take the twen- participating in the first sex- er emails requesting their ty-minute survey whether or by secretary ual assault campus climate participation throughout the not they have experienced survey. three-week window. unwanted sexual contact or By MEGAN VALLEY government would be in a According to the email, The survey will be open sexual assault. News Writer better place and all of you the College is collaborating to both undergraduate and The survey is entirely anon- would be in a better place with the Higher Education graduate students, Flowers ymous, Flowers said. Senior Dan Sehlhorst with someone who would Data Sharing Consortium said. “While we hope that all stu- stepped down from his po- (HEDS) to administer the “The issue of sexual assault dents choose to participate sition as chief of staff at HEDS Sexual Assault Campus impacts all of our students Wednesday night’s student Climate Survey. and it is important that we see SURVEY PAGE 3 Senate meeting, and it was announced that student government secretary soph- sophomore omore Sibonay Shewit has

incoming chief of staff ND fiction writer honored replaced Sehlhorst. Shewit Sibonay Senators had previously By ANDREA VALE notable young fiction writ- Book Foundation’s website, been informed of Sehlhorst’s probably be less distracted News Writer ers, who are chosen by past “Fra Keeler” tells the story decision to step down, but for the next semester, so I “5 Under 35” honorees and of a man who “purchases the announcement was for- decided to change roles.” Azareen Van Der Vliet National Book Award win- a house, the house of Fra mally made at the meeting. Sehlhorst said he will re- Oloomi, an assistant profes- ners and finalists. Dinaw Keeler, moves in and be- “It’s a result of a combina- main involved with stu- sor in Notre Dame’s depart- Mengestu, author of “The gins investigating the cir- tion of personal things and dent government during the ment of English and M.F.A Beautiful Things that cumstances of the latter’s family things that all con- semester. program in creative writ- Heaven Bears” and a previ- death. Yet the investigation verged at the same time,” he “I’ll still be around in ing, was recently named ous “5 Under 35” honoree, quickly turns inward, and said. an advisory role — I’ll be one of the 2015 National chose Van Der Vliet Oloomi the reality it seeks to un- “It came to the point talking to Bryan [Ricketts, Book Foundation’s “5 Under for the award for her novel ravel seems only to grow where I realized I would be 35.” “Fra Keeler.” in a better place, student see SENATE PAGE 5 The honor is given to According to the National see AWARD PAGE 3

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sexual contact, but also how Flowers said the survey re- Survey students perceive the College’s sults will first be shared with Unity Games Cntino ued from page 1 official reporting process and the Presidential Task Force on responses. Sexual Assault when available in this important survey, The survey results will also later this spring. Results will be to help build participation is entirely vol- help the College understand available to the College com- untary and it is important to the frequency and nature of munity after the Task Force both Saint Mary’s and HEDS sexual assaults and unwanted has had a chance to review the that student anonymity is pro- sexual contact including gen- results. community tected,” he said. “The College eral locations of assaults, rela- Additionally, the full set of is administering the survey tions of any of the victims to comparison data from other By JP GSCHWIND competition. Points will be through HEDS and before data the persons indicated to have participating institutions is News Writer awarded to teams based on is returned to Saint Mary’s, committed the assaults and available to the College likely their rates of participation HEDS will remove any iden- whether bystanders tried to this summer or early fall 2016. In an effort to encourage during the entire week, as tifying information students intervene. HEDS and its member in- students from a variety of well as their performances may provide in comments.” Additionally, Flowers said stitutions — a consortium of backgrounds to meet, work in individual competitions. Mooney acknowledged in survey questions will ask mostly private, non-profit col- together and have fun, the Even if students cannot com- her email that the survey may whether victims reported the leges and universities from Unity Games will kick off mit to being on a team for the be emotionally difficult for assaults and the level of satis- across the country — designed Jan. 24 and run until Jan. 30. whole duration of the Games, students and provided a link faction with the institution’s the survey, Flowers said. Sponsored by Multicultural they are encouraged to still to local and national resources response to a report if one was “In addition to receiving Student Programs and show up, watch and partici- for students affected by sexual made. The survey will also feedback from our own stu- Services (MSPS), the Gender pate in events when possible, assault. collect information from stu- dents, by participating in the Relations Center, RecSports, Bernard said. Flowers said it is made clear dents about their own roles consortium, we’ll also have the Student Activities Office, “The team with the most to students that the results of as bystanders and the degree aggregate level comparison re- the Student Union Board, the points at the end of the week this survey will not be used to to which they intervened, sults from other participating Division of Student Affairs, will get a prize as a kind of in- investigate any specific indi- Flowers said. HEDS institutions to which we the McDonald Center for centive,” Bernard said. viduals or incidents. The results of the survey, can compare our results,” he Student Well-Being, Campus While the focus is having He said the survey will allow Mooney said, will be used to said. Ministry and the Career fun and building community, the College to better under- inform and improve support, Center, the Unity Games hope events sponsored by Campus stand not only the climate on policies and practices at Saint Contact Haleigh Ehmsen at to promote multicultural col- Ministry and the Career sexual assault and unwanted Mary’s. [email protected] laboration and friendship Center may also help educate among the student body. students, Bernard said. The Unity Games repre- The Unity Games began honorees.” journey of a lifetime through sent an opportunity to moti- last year and found success Award According to a press re- the Western Mediterranean. vate students to interact with with approximately 60 stu- Cntino ued from page 1 lease by the College of It is a darkly comic novel that other students they might dent participants, a number Arts and Letters, Van Der explores the relationship be- not have met otherwise and they hope to match or exceed more strange, as the narrator Vliet Oloomi was first hon- tween literature, space and to get involved in the efforts this year, Bernard said. pursues not leads but lines of ored, along with this year’s mortality from the point of of MSPS and other sponsor- “There wasn’t anything thought, most often to hid- four other honorees, at the view of a narrator who suf- ing organizations, junior in- exactly like this before,” eous conclusions.” National Book Foundation’s fers from intense bouts of tern for Multicultural Student Bernard said. The Los Angeles Times “5 Under 35” celebration Nov. literature sickness.” Van Der Programs and Services The spirit of the Unity called “Fra Keeler” a “stun- 16 at the Power House Arena Vliet Oloomi is currently on Summer Bernard said. Games follows in same vein ning psychological thriller, in Brooklyn, New York. a year-long leave from Notre “We want everyone to get as other programming host- a total identification with “The event was hosted by Dame but will return to cam- to know each other and come ed by Multicultural Student madness that creates drama LeVar Burton and emceed by pus to teach full time for the together as a community,” Programs and Services, without either belittling or Ben Greenman of the New Fall 2016 semester. Bernard said. Bernard said. In particular, romanticizing the insane.” Yorker,” Van Der Vliet Oloomi “I would say that writing According to the Unity she said the event shares the Van Der Vliet Oloomi said said. “Each of the five hon- is always a process,” Van Games’ website, students same goals as First Fridays, she received a phone call no- orees was introduced by the Der Vliet Oloomi said. “You need to register online in or- an ongoing series of relatively tifying her of the honor while writer who selected them.” think the process is going to der to participate. They will unstructured social events en route to the airport to de- The event kicked off the end when you get this or that then be placed in teams to aimed at bringing students part for Naropa University National Book Award cel- book published — you think compete in a variety of games together to promote commu- in Boulder, Colorado, where ebrations. On Nov. 19, the that you will have arrived. throughout the week, includ- nity with food and games. she was teaching a master’s honorees appeared at the But I’ve learned that writ- ing a trivia night hosted by class. Library of Congress, where ing is a life-long apprentice- Campus Ministry, a RecSports Contact JP Gschwind at “I had attended the they participated in a read- ship; there is no end point. Day and a Family Feud-style [email protected] Summer Writing Program ing of their works and a pan- That’s the beauty of it, but it at Naropa University when el discussion. In April 2016, is also what makes it utterly Pa e id Adv rtisement I was much younger,” Van the Miami Book Fair will terrifying. Der Vliet Oloomi said in an also host the honorees. “That being said, winning email. According to her website, an award is an incredible ex- “I had gone there to study Van Der Vliet Oloomi is also a perience; it charges you with with some of my favorite recipient of the 2015 Whiting confidence and a sense of re- writers, so it was incredible Writer’s Award, a MacDowell sponsibility. It gives you the to receive the news right be- Fellowship and a Fulbright fuel to keep doing the hard fore returning to Naropa so Fellowship in Fiction to work and putting yourself many years later. I was de- Spain. She is currently work- out there.” lighted – it’s a privilege to ing on a novel titled “Taüt,” have been selected as one which she described as “a Contact Andrea Vale at of this year’s ‘5 Under 35’ bizarre love story and the [email protected]

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something? And we have previously unattainable. undergo either minor or ma- H offmann Harding said. Dorms great foundation to build “[Using a swing hall is] jor renovations over the next According to the student Cntino ued from page 1 from. certainly not a new con- decade. affairs website, the new In terms of hall staff, how- cept in the field, but it’s a Unlike the new women’s dorms will feature a variety moment is that we will ever, Donnelly said she and new concept for us here at residence hall, which will be of room sizes and layouts, di- take the traditions and the current hall staff would be Notre Dame,” she said. “It’s filled with former Pangborn vided into six sections, each community — what makes hiring new RAs for the 2016- been a dream, truthfully. residents, the new men’s of which will have a resident Pangborn, Pangborn — into 2017 school year primarily … Over the time that I’ve dorm, also set to open for assistant in addition to the this new place,” she said. “ from the current Pangborn been involved in student the beginning of next school two assistant rectors and … I think it’s going to be a community. Hall govern- affairs, we’ve done renova- year, will be filled using the rector of each new hall. The combination of retaining ment, too, will be elect- tions, as we’ve called them, interhall transfer applica- first floors of each new dorm what has been and then de- ed from the current dorm anywhere from 89 days to … tion and incoming fresh- will be mostly dedicated to veloping new. So it’s going community. 102 days. That’s kind of the men, similar to the process communal spaces, includ- to be a new community in Karen Kennedy, director of window. So the idea of hav- by which Duncan and ing a two-story floor lounge, many ways. It’s less about housing for the University, ing somewhere between 12 Ryan were filled when they reading room, study areas the building — because said the move was a “great and perhaps even 15 months opened. Fr. Matt Kuczora, and a chapel. Upper floors Pangborn is not that aes- opportunity” for the hall to do the project correctly the current rector of Carroll will also include “pass- thetically pleasing — it’s community. in a way that would benefit Hall, will move to new men’s through” floor lounges about what we do inside. “I have the great privilege the community all at once hall, and Carroll will hire a Based on the focus group “It’s about the community of working with [Donnelly] instead of piecemeal I think new rector next year. results, the women’s hall we build. All of that com- as her supervisor and I know is a tremendous opportunity According to an FAQ on “will feature full kitchens munity and tradition will go her to be a very collabora- and not one that we’ve had the student affairs website, adjoined to the floor lounge with us, and then we have tive person, which is why I’m before.” the new residence halls will on every floor, whereas the the opportunity to incorpo- so excited that she will be These major renovations be 71,000 gross square feet men’s hall will feature one rate what has been perhaps the rector of this new com- will be more significant and the women’s hall will full kitchen and three kitch- with some new,” Donnelly munity,” Kennedy said. “So than previous summer-long have 225 residents and the enettes adjoined to the floor said. I know there will be great residence hall renovations, new men’s hall will have 221. lounges plus food sales in In addition to the women listening to the women who and will “seek to provide The names for each hall have the basement,” the website currently living in Pangborn will continue to be in this more improvements to the yet to be announced, but are states. Additionally, both and freshmen from the class community, and what’s im- internal configurations of scheduled to be revealed lat- new dorms will include a fit- of 2020, Donnelly said an- portant to them. existing halls that facilitate er this spring. The men’s hall ness room, laundry, vend- other 60 or so women would “But this is also a great op- the building of community will be the northern-most ing, storage and an outdoor be accepted as inter-hall portunity for them to rein- (e.g., comparable social and of the two buildings, and patio. transfers to the new dorm, vent themselves. What’s the study space) and modernize the women’s dorm will sit Students who wish to learn which will house 225 wom- best of what has been, and mechanical systems that im- just northeast of Hesburgh more about the changes and en. She said this would be a what’s the next chapter? And pact the daily experience of Library. share their thoughts can factor in the creation of the because of Mary’s collabora- students (e.g., consistency of Student focus groups and attend one of the upcom- new dorm identity. tive style, I know it will be a heat, plumbing),” Hoffmann listening sessions with rec- ing information sessions “I also recognize that nice balance of those things, Harding said in the email. tors helped generate the de- with leaders from Student there will be folks current- “ Kennedy said. Additionally, typical sum- signs for the two new dorms, Affairs and Facilities Design ly on campus who are not In terms of the Pangborn mer renovations will con- and Rakoczy Russell said & Operations. According to members of Pangborn who Hall building, Associate Vice tinue in coming years, with students talking about their the Student Affairs website, will also join the communi- President for Residential Life Knott Hall scheduled to ideal dorm largely described these sessions will be held ty,” Donnelly said. “How do Heather Rakoczy Russell receive the first round of “Mod Quad on the inside next Tuesday at 9 p.m. in 101 we incorporate all of those said using it as a swing hall renovations in the summer and Alumni and Dillon on DeBartolo Hall and Jan. 21 at folks, plus the freshmen will allow for updates to of 2016. According to the the outside.” The renova- 9 p.m. in Carey Auditorium who will come in, and build the other dorms that were email, 18 residence halls will tions to Walsh, Badin and of the Hesburgh Library. Morrissey will largely de- Pa e id Adv rtisement pend on input from residents Contact Margaret Hynds at and leaders of those dorms [email protected] and Jack in coming months and years, Rooney at [email protected]

exemplary team member for Senate Senate, Executive Cabinet and Cntino ued from page 1 Campus Life Council,” Ricketts read from his nomination student body president] and letter. Nidia [Ruelas, student body vice “She has taken impeccable president] about my thoughts, notes and promptly distrib- strategies, next steps, that sort uted them, benefiting both the of thing,” Sehlhorst said. Student Union and the entire “That sort of management student body by allowing us role, though, the kind of stuff to function with transparent that takes more time, will records.” be better served with some- Shewit also had a major role one much more talented than in launching Onward, the stu- myself.” dent government moderated Ricketts nominated Shewit online forum created to imple- ment student-suggested initia- “Sib has served as tives, and in relaunching the student government website. Secretary this year, “I am certain Bryan and Nidia and proved to will be well served with Sib at be an exemplary their side,” Selhlhorst said in an team member for email. Student government did not announce a replacement Senate, Executive for Secretary at the meeting. Cabinet and Later in the meeting, sopho- Campus Life more Sullivan Curry was sworn Council.” in as the new student Senator for Morrissey Hall. Dan Sehlhorst Welsh Family Hall Senator senior Kathleen Flavin announced that the printing queue has to fill in as chief of staff for been extended from six to 12 the remainder of the 2015- hours, an initiative that had 2016 student government been suggested from Onward. administration. “Sib has served as Secretary Contact Megan Valley this year, and proved to be an [email protected] 6 The e obs rver | Thursday, january 14, 2016 | ndsmcobserver.com Inside Column Alumni ticket policy excludes Focusing Notre Dame’s oldest neighbor

on the It’s not an easy relationship, and one I’ve had trouble Alex Penler explaining once I left South Bend. One of my closest G uest Columnist friends is a Notre Dame double domer. We were both future accepted into the Notre Dame business school together Every Saturday in the fall, no matter where I am, I after graduation and while I went to grad school in try and watch Notre Dame football. As a graduate of London, she continued at Notre Dame. When I men- Jack Rooney Saint Mary’s College, I fell in love with Notre Dame tioned that I was ineligible for tickets, she understood M anaging Editor football within weeks of starting school. I had always my anger. It turns out that double domers can apply liked football and I had watched it growing up with my twice but for someone who went to every football game President Obama scared me Tuesday mother and grandfather, both Notre Dame fans. But during my four years in South Bend, I was ineligible night. watching Notre Dame football in the stadium is a dif- just because I went to Saint Mary’s. While the ticket of- In his final State of the Union address, ferent experience, one that touches your soul. fice looks down upon me, I’m still eligible to be part of in his final full year in office — his “senior Around a month ago, I reached out to a few of my the Notre Dame alumni clubs where I live. In London, year,” if you will — he challenged Congress Notre Dame friends from Model United Nations. We I watched the games on Sunday mornings with alumni and the country to think and act on the started talking about an alumni football tailgate and over brunch and had pub nights talking about our time future. we started planning. I then emailed the ticket office at school. No one ever looked down at me for Saint “For my final address to this chamber, I to ask if Saint Mary’s students could apply for alumni Mary’s and I have never felt rejected as part of the don’t want to talk just about the next year,” football tickets. I was more than willing to make the community until now. Obama said. “I want to focus on the next five donation to Notre Dame, but I was told Saint Mary’s Fr. Hesburgh understood the relationship between years, 10 years, and beyond. I want to focus alumni were ineligible to apply for alumni tickets. the two schools. In his book, he wrote that he wanted on our future.” I can still remember my first football game freshman to improve the relationship between the two schools. I don’t. Well, at least I don’t want to right year. I had been elected by my group of friends to wait “I supported anything that would give the Saint Mary’s now. It’s my actual senior year, and unlike in line on a warm Wednesday afternoon to wait for our women a reason to visit our campus,” he wrote. That the president, I prefer to focus not on the tickets with the rest of the freshmen. I had brought my included football. A number of Saint Mary’s women future, but on the now. I prefer to forget that religious studies reading with me as I settled in to wait have married Notre Dame men and now have access five months from now, I will walk across a for the tickets. Throughout the day, I made a number to football tickets. The same is true of women who are stage, receive a piece of paper and then be of friends while in line and was so excited to receive able to join a giving society with its own football lot- forced to leave this place that has become tickets in the eighth row. When we arrived for that first tery, but for young alumni like myself, I receive noth- home over the past four years. football game, my friend Cathy and I were separated ing special for my four years at Saint Mary’s and Notre Instead, I want to soak in the moments, from our friends by the aisle but that didn’t matter. Dame. I complained while at school that I had to pay the people and the experiences that will There was a group of Notre Dame boys behind us that an extra hundred dollars for my student football tickets eventually become the memories of my we became close with, some of whom I still keep in every year and I find this situation just as much of an final semester at Notre Dame. I want to do touch with. We ended up beating Purdue 23-12. For me, injustice. Saint Mary’s girls have been attending Notre this, and I will certainly try, but I know my Notre Dame has always been a family, one I am proud Dame football games as long as the men of Notre Dame thoughts, like those of most of my class- of, and I was devastated when I found out I was ineli- have and we deserve to be respected as fans. I hope mates, will eventually drift to my future and gible for alumni tickets just because I went to Saint the administration and the athletic association under- to life after Notre Dame. Mary’s instead of Notre Dame. stand that this policy should be changed to let Saint In fact, as I begin my last semester here, I For decades, Saint Mary’s women have attended foot- Mary’s alumnae attend games as easily as Notre Dame find it hard not to focus on the future, and ball games across the street, long before women were alumni can. We are part of the community and deserve that, for me, is scary. The future is always even admitted to the University. Working in the college to be treated as such. uncertain, and that uncertainty always archives, I interviewed 1950s alumni about their expe- Fr. Hesburgh also wrote of his hopes for the future, “I brings with it at least a little bit of fear. And riences on the campuses and they always talked excit- can suggest, however, that the women of Notre Dame now, with graduation looming in a few short edly about the football games. Just like today, some of make more common cause with the women of Saint months, that uncertainty is downright their best memories were of Notre Dame football. Mary’s. And naturally I would like to see Notre Dame terrifying. A few months ago, on the day of the first game of men continue to get along well with the women at both But, I figure I do not have much of a choice the year, I was a visiting friend in Boston. Notre Dame institutions. Overall, I would like to see cordiality re- other than to embrace the fear and uncer- was playing Texas, my father’s alma mater, and I was place the sense of rivalry that seems to exist between tainty and focus on the future. I don’t really checking the score every few seconds. When Notre the two campuses. If we are all one family in this make New Year’s resolutions, but I suppose Dame scored, I started cheering and one of my friends world, then they are sisters.” if I did, this would be mine: to cherish the asked me “Why do you care? You didn’t go to Notre He would be proud to know that Notre Dame men bittersweet end of one chapter of my life and Dame.” It was like a stab in the heart. I went to Saint and women are among my closest friends. Hopefully welcome the vulnerability of a new chapter. Mary’s; Notre Dame football was in my blood, and I next fall, when I bring a group of alumni to campus to I will certainly miss living under the same was beyond furious. I had more Notre Dame football give back to the students, I can attend the game with roof as some of my closest friends and seeing gear and watched the games more regularly than some my friends and reminisce about all the good times we them every day. I will miss the stimulating Notre Dame students. I had never even applied to had here together. discussions and debates that spill over from Notre Dame while in high school and I attended Saint the classroom into the dining hall. I will miss Mary’s for many reasons, including Notre Dame foot- Alex Penler is a 2014 graduate of St. Mary’s College. the people, and I will miss this place. Like ball. Just because I went to Saint Mary’s does not mean Contact her at [email protected] any good Notre Dame alumnus, though, I’ll I am any less of a Notre Dame fan than Notre Dame The views expressed in this column are those of the author be back. And until then, I will have a whole graduates. and not necessarily those of The Observer. new world to explore and experiences to discover. Letter to the editor But I am getting way ahead of myself here. Yes, as much as it scares me, I will heed the president’s call and focus on the future, whatever it might hold. I don’t have a choice Thank you from Scottsdale in the matter. But in the meantime, with the little time I still have left as a student here, I am going to take joy in seeing my friends D ear Notre Dame Fighting Irish, hope to see you in Scottsdale again soon. every day, in having engaging conversations Congratulations on a great season! We know that the out- on important issues and in walking around come of the BattleFrog Fiesta Bowl wasn’t quite what you Mayor W.J. “Jim” Lane our beautiful breathtaking campus, no mat- had hoped for, but the Fighting Irish played a tremendous City of Scottsdale ter how cold and snowy it is. football game. We were thrilled to host the team at The Scottsdale Plaza Rachel Sacco Contact Jack Rooney at [email protected] Resort. Thank you to Notre Dame President John I. Jenkins, President & CEO of the Scottsdale Convention & The views expressed in the Inside Column Head Coach Brian Kelly, the team, players’ family and Visitors Bureau are those of the author and not necessarily friends, alumni and all of the Fighting Irish fans for making those of The Observer. this year’s BattleFrog Fiesta Bowl such a memorable one. We Jan. 13 The e obs rver | Thursday, january 14, 2016 | ndsmcobserver.com 7 Breaking from the pack: the death penalty in the United States

punishment still is not a logical course of action. financial burden from the taxpayer. Katherine Smart Let’s examine the case of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, Today, the list of nations that use capital pun- G uest Columnist who bombed the Boston Marathon in 2013 and ishment are ranked in the following order by received the death penalty in June 2015. While the number of people executed: China, Iran, Saudi The debate over capital punishment is like selfishness of his actions transcends any human Arabia, Iraq, the United States, Sudan and Yemen. “Whack-A-Mole.” One minute, the media is show- vocabulary, the state should not stoop to his level Considering that the United States has consis- ing people protesting outside prisons and state- to inflict punishment. Demanding Tsarnaev’s life tently criticized every country on this list for houses, and the next minute, another Donald in repayment for the lives he took neither ends the human rights violations, should we really be Trump story. Despite the lack of consistent cov- cycle of violence nor brings real comfort to the claiming the moral high ground when we too are erage, the death penalty’s presence in the legal victims. Even the family of Martin Richard, the still punishing people with death? If we as a na- system of the United States is reducing it from a eight-year-old who died in the attack, has called tion are truly striving to set an example for the democratic state that values individual liberty to for the death penalty to be dropped since the in- rest of the world in regards to an individual’s right the Babylonian Empire under Hammurabi’s rule. evitable appeals process would just bring more to life, no matter the circumstances, we need to It does not matter whether the death penalty is grief to the family. Bill Richard, Martin’s father, evolve from seeking equal retribution to seeking classified as a preventative or retributive punish- also told CNN that “Until the day he [Tsarnaev] appropriate rehabilitation. In the words of Martin ment — the bottom line is that it is inhumane. has come to recognize what he has done, there Luther King, Jr., “Man must evolve for all human First, it doesn’t account for falsely accused vic- can be no reconciliation. On the day he meets his conflict a method, which rejects revenge, aggres- tims. While our justice system attempts to adhere maker, may he understand what he has done, and sion and retaliation. The foundation of such a to the principle of “innocent until proven guilty,” may justice and peace be found.” method is love.” Therefore, if the United States the findings of The Innocence Project, an organi- Since the implementation of the death penalty desires to truly make a stand against barbaric zation that deals with wrongful conviction cases, clearly does not end the cycle of violence, why practices, we as a country need to abolish capital prove that this is definitely not a fail-safe system. is it still around? One of the most famous argu- punishment. According to The Innocence Project, 20 of the 333 ments for this form of settlement is that taxpayers For more information on the death penalty, people exonerated through DNA since 1989 served should not be burdened with the costs of housing please visit the National Coalition to Abolish time on death row. That is 20 people that were in a convicted criminal on a life sentence. However, the Death Penalty, Catholic’s Against Capital danger of being executed because of the results of this argument has been proven to be invalid. In Punishment, The Innocence Project or Last Week a faulty test. Even if the ratio was 1 in 333 people California alone, the total cost of capital punish- Tonight with John Oliver. incorrectly convicted and sentenced to death, the ment since 1978 has totaled to $4 Billion. This value of that one human life cannot be overlooked averages to about $308 million per execution, Katherine Smart is a junior in the College of Arts and to justify the system. which is over 10 times the total amount of keeping Letters. She can be reached at [email protected] Nevertheless, if we assume everyone on death the individual in jail on a life sentence. Therefore, The views expressed in this column are those of the row has been rightfully committed, capital the death penalty obviously does not alleviate the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.

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By NICK LAUREANO cinematic way. That Tarantino would return to this Unchained” pushed the envelope even further, ex- Scene Writer trope in all of his subsequent movies except “Death amining how race and violence bend the archetype Proof” says just as much about his worldview as it of the hero by deconstructing both the Western and “Imma get medieval on yo a**.” You know that does about his much-discussed stylistic influences. masculinity. With “Django,” the ever-racially-aware line, regardless of if you know its source. The pas- It would be shortsighted to claim that Tarantino’s Tarantino sortied into a topic thought taboo by most tiche of high and low culture — historical refer- apparent fixation on violence stems only from his filmmakers: slavery. ences and the terminology “yo a**,” respectively obsession with 20th century genre movies, and not In his eighth and most recent film, a post-bellum — provides one clue as to its source. Considering the also from a desire to make a statement about vio- Western appropriately called “The Hateful Eight,” line’s speaker is a six-and-a-half foot tall, recently- lence in art and society. Tarantino blends disparate genres — the Western sodomized, shotgun-wielding man played by Ving Nonetheless, Tarantino is not without his detrac- and the drawing-room mystery, the melodrama Rhames, there’s really no doubt that I’m talking tors, who often condemn the portrayal of violence in and the psychodrama, the thriller and the charac- about a Quentin Tarantino movie. And of course his films. Much of the critical narrative surround- ter study — in a way he hasn’t since “Pulp Fiction.” that movie is “Pulp Fiction,” Tarantino’s 1994 call- ing his career depicts a video store savant, an enfant But now, in keeping with the recent trajectory of his ing card that seemingly fulfilled the promise of the terrible hell-bent on stripping his favorite genres — career, he overtly uses this aesthetic phantasmago- incipient indie-film boom of the 1980s and signaled Westerns, martial arts movies and Blaxploitation ria to address themes like racism, sexism and police the consummation of modern auteur filmmaking. films, to name a few — for parts, leaving pools brutality. Tarantino, a director unabashedly infatu- That the scene described above sounds — even feels of blood in his moral shattering wake. Stanley ated with American popular culture, is now mak- — like it belongs in a Tarantino movie alone sup- Kauffmann of The New Republic famously accused ing films that are indubitably about America itself. ports his auteur status; even more revealing are the “Pulp Fiction” of aiding “cultural slumming.” For Subtlety be damned. clear evolutions of his themes and style. critics like Kauffmann, the escapist jaunt in the The plot is simple: bounty hunter John Ruth, And if we hope to understand Tarantino’s lat- seedy underbelly of the L.A. mob seen through a aka “The Hangman,” has fugitive Daisy Domergue est movie, “The Hateful Eight,” then understand kaleidoscope of influences — influences that were chained to his arm, the better to keep her from es- his style we must. Manipulation is at the heart of at times high-brow, but predominantly low-brow— caping into the Wyoming wilderness, or even worse, it: Tarantino prides himself on making audiences could not possibly represent any relatable experi- from being stolen by a rival bounty hunter. Ruth’s laugh just moments after he depicts extreme vio- ences. Haters, as the saying goes, gonna hate. paranoia reaches a fever pitch when the pair is forced lence. More concrete recurring aesthetic elements Unfazed by Kauffmann and Co. — or perhaps to wait out a blizzard in Minnie’s Haberdashery, in his work create films that are almost sinfully dec- buoyed by the overwhelming praise his work drew an inn of sorts, along with six strangers, some of adent, and naming a few of these elements is a re- from most critical circles — Tarantino soldiered on. whom may or may not plot to set Daisy free or steal minder that the prudish need not purchase tickets. Having made a name for himself with “Reservoir Ruth’s bounty for themselves. It’s no spoiler to say Non-linear storytelling, distinctive camerawork of- Dogs” and “Pulp Fiction,” both rebellious, post- that the souls of all involved are at hazard. In ad- ten characterized by intense close-ups, memorable modernist appropriations of genre aesthetics, he dition to Ruth and Domergue, the doomed include and at times iconoclastic use of pop music, chatty became even more ambitious. “Jackie Brown,” a so-called hangman, a taciturn loner, a would-be scripts, strong women, themes of coincidence or Tarantino’s underrated follow-up to the acclaimed pen pal to Abraham Lincoln, the newly appointed chance, extensive homage to 20th century B movies, “Pulp Fiction,” was a barrel of contradictions: an town sheriff and a disgruntled former Confederate vulgar dialogue, black comedy and, of course, vio- irreverent homage, an avant-garde Blaxploitation General. lence are not just fair game, but expected fare when movie. The majority of the three-hour long film takes viewing a Tarantino movie. 2003 saw the release of “Kill Bill,” a violently hilar- place in the confines of the haberdashery, allow- Violence proves Tartantino’s most controversial ious and hilariously violent two-part revenge epic ing ample time for these characters to share war and interesting theme in “Reservoir Dogs,” a tempo- that is the most unmistakably Tarantinian movie to stories and discuss politics. The quiet setting and rally fragmented tale of a heist gone awry. He casu- date: its story disjointed, its characters seemingly plot mechanics call into question Tarantino’s deci- ally dispenses with half of his cast off-screen, then caricatures and its body count absurdly high. As sion to shoot on 65-millimeter film, an antiquated coldly depicts every gory detail of the mutually as- Tarantino’s own aesthetic became more refined — yet regal format typically associated with epics like sured destruction of the survivors as they search for or, if you prefer, exaggerated — in works like “Kill “Lawrence of Arabia” or “Ben Hur.” The finished a police informant — colloquially, a rat — in their Bill” and “Death Proof,” the tune of some of his early product, however, is filled with such beautiful tex- ranks. The violence, much like the dialogue, is un- critics changed from “all style and no substance” ture and variations in light that you won’t even mistakably Tarantinian: characters that are shot are to “I told you so.” “…‘Kill Bill’ feels much too taken remember to wish they’d point their 65mm mega- lucky to die instantly, lest they bleed to death on the with its own hip vision,” Stephanie Zacharek wrote camera at a snow-covered landscape — though you floor over an agonizing stretch of time; a hostage’s for Salon, capturing the essence of the typical com- will nonetheless be thrilled when they occasionally ear is severed with a razor blade in a spectacularly plaint against Tarantino’s early 21st century work. do. And the photography provides more than just unsettling scene that plays out like an upbeat mu- Wrong as these critics were, an examination of aesthetic pleasure. Light that enters the haberdash- sic video; and the climactic shootout, in a nod to Tarantino’s late work suggests he was compelled ery through cracks in the door and walls is filtered Tarantino’s beloved Spaghetti Westerns, assumes to prove the naysayers wrong, as his themes be- through rogue snowflakes, combining visual cues the form of a Mexican Standoff. came more focused and his presentation less sub- from noirs and Revisionist Westerns, thus providing Mexican Standoffs, with their successive close-ups tle. “Inglourious Basterds,” the director’s magnum the audience with a framework to understand the of the three combatants, their crescendo of orches- opus, was a caustic revision of history, a challeng- film. tral scores and their almost comically prolonged ing tale of revenge and the first film in his very vio- dramatic pauses, depict death in an exclusively lent filmography to truly be about violence. “Django see TARANTINO PAGE 4

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exactly forgive him when he hangs up his six-shoot- that Tarantino strives for? If “The Hateful Eight” Tarantino ers, you at least commend the act. is too black-hearted for many viewers to enjoy its Cntino ued from page 8 Conversely, all of the roughly eight characters violent genre-trappings, isn’t that itself a powerful in Tarantino’s picture are despicable. The n-word message? If you were forced to put a genre label on “The is casually tossed at Samuel L. Jackson’s Marquis Many viewers — including yours truly — relish vi- Hateful Eight,” it is a Revisionist Western-noir. The Warren, and Daisy, the sole woman, is at the re- olence in movies, and Tarantino knows it. He knows violence isn’t of the romantic, bloodless variety ceiving end of even more insults. At their best these I giggle as the Bride cuts her way through the Crazy seen in classical Westerns like “The Man Who Shot characters are sardonic (like when they mock one 88 in “Kill Bill.” He knows when fans buy tickets for Liberty Valance” or “Rio Bravo.” Every punch hurts. gullible tenant of the Haberdashery who actually “The Hateful Eight” that they are paying, in part, to Every bullet hits an artery. Each offense demands believed the aforementioned Lincoln correspon- see violence projected in “glorious 70mm.” And he moral consideration and upsets your stomach. In dence was real), at their worst they are truly, deeply delivers. that sense, “The Hateful Eight” is reminiscent of hateful (like in the film’s most haunting scene, when The rimshot? After depriving the audience of any “Unforgiven,” Clint Eastwood’s Oscar-winning one character tells the most disgusting yarn, just to action for its first hour and a half, “The Hateful Revisionist Western that examined the psychologi- incite a shootout). Don’t expect the idealized char- Eight” becomes too thoroughly and hatefully vio- cal effects of violence. acter arcs and moral revelations of “Unforgiven.” lent to enjoy — it’s a wakeup call. We may laugh But, in living up to its name, “The Hateful Eight” Even facing death, these characters are utterly dis- when Samuel L. Jackson waxes poetic about the takes things further than “Unforgiven” by filling gusting. Remorse is not in their vocabulary. killing powers of the AK-47 in “Jackie Brown,” or the screen with characters that are, well, hateful. What’s interesting is how some critics seem to when various lawmen kick the snot out of the big- Eastwood’s film provides a sympathetic surrogate think remorse is missing from Tarantino’s own vo- mouthed Daisy in “The Hateful Eight,” but real for the audience in the form of The Schofield Kid, cabulary, as his conscious decision to omit the overt gangland violence and police brutality are no joke. a self-named wannabe-gunslinger. When the big- moral teachings of films like “Unforgiven” has been As the second half of “The Hateful Eight” unfolds, mouthed Kid shoots a man on the toilet at point the source of much of the negative criticism of “The Tarantino’s brand of violence is no longer effortless- blank range, his carefully constructed façade of Hateful Eight.” ly, seductively enjoyable. It’s all too real. It turns out masculinity begins to crumble; the Kid talks the “‘The Hateful Eight’ is too extreme, too ghoul- this video store savant is actually a true American talk, but he sure as hell don’t walk the walk. And ishly violent, too besieged by its ensemble’s over- auteur, an iconoclast whose work is much more when he finally cracks, slipping into alcoholism as riding villainy, to feel like anything other than a than just pulp fiction. he realizes the man on the toilet “ain’t never gonna dark chamber piece,” David Sims wrote for The breath again, ever,” you feel for him. If you don’t Atlantic. But isn’t it this unrelenting discomfort Contact Nick Laureano at [email protected]

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Happy Birthday: Don’t let demands or guilt stand in the way of your progress. Refuse to let your emotions hold you back. You have to focus on what will bring you the highest returns. Joint ventures are best avoided, along with lending, borrowing or taking on someone else’s responsibilities. This is your year to succeed, so don’t limit your gains by being too accommodating. Your numbers are 7, 12, 15, 24, 31, 37, 45. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Silence will buy you time. As long as no one knows what you are up to, you will achieve your goals and set the stage for what’s to come. Someone will disappoint you or interfere with your plans if you share too much. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Do whatever it takes to resolve a pending problem and get on with your life. You will meet someone while traveling or gathering information who sparks your imagination and gets you thinking about your options and possibilities. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don’t feel obligated to take on someone else’s responsibilities. You need to focus on your own needs before you consider helping others. Don’t let anyone take advantage of your friendliness. You can’t buy respect. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Take part in a cultural event. You will be able to improve your lifestyle and ease your stress. Make it a point to spend time with people who motivate you. Emotional matters can be resolved and financial gains made. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Avoid a risky venture. Spend time doing the things that make you happy or that will enable you to be a better person. Anger is a waste of time, but self-improvement will boost your resilience and the desire to be your best. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You are running on empty. Make time to enjoy something that you take for granted, and it will give you a new outlook on life. Nurture relationships, and instead of trying to change people, love them for who they are. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): A day trip that has to do with family, information or doing something you enjoy should be on your agenda. Don’t let personal responsibilities bog you down. A partnership will offer you greater freedom and a promising future. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Put more time and effort into your home, family and helping the people you care about the most. Your unique way of doing things will not go unnoticed. A home improvement project looks promising.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You will meet with opposition if you are emotionally evasive or indulgent. Try to do your own thing and let others do as they please. Personal alterations will bring good results and help ward off interference. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Reconnect with people from your past or resurrect an old plan or idea that suits the current economic trends. Don’t be afraid to show emotions when dealing with matters concerning relatives. Don’t overspend to impress. Be consistent. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Keep busy. Time passes quickly if you do things you enjoy. Family fun or doing something that helps you relax or eases your stress should be scheduled. Don’t let the little things get to you. A surprise is heading your way. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Emotions will spin out of control if you don’t control your reaction to what others do or say. Protect your image as well as your money and possessions. If someone needs help, offer your time, not your cash. Keep your life simple. Birthday Baby: You are an entrepreneur and a dreamer. You are creative, unique and comprehensive.

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Sports Authority NCAA MEN’S BASKETBALL | CLEMSON 68, DUKE 63 Take fans’ say out Blossomgame scores 17 to of all-star votes lead Clemson over Duke

Scott only has one point in Associated Press had 12 points, 13 rebounds or fewer in the opening Michael Ivey 11 games played this year and four blocks for the half. They lost two of the Sports Writer with the Coyotes and has GRENVIE LLE, S.C. — Tigers. Clemson looks like other three times, first to scored only five goals his Jaron Blossomgame scored it may give supporters an- Kentucky and then Utah. ... Fan voting has always entire career. Known as a 17 points, including the other contender to cheer Duke entered leading the been a thing in sports. fighter and not a scorer, clinching dunk with 13.5 for after the football team ACC with almost six blocks a Whether it’s voting who Scott has spent some time seconds left, to lift Clemson came up short in Monday game. It had just one against will be on the cover of EA in the minors this year. to a 68-63 victory over No. 9 night’s national champion- the Tigers. Sports Madden or NHL vid- The reason why the NHL Duke on Wednesday night. ship game. Blossomgame surpassed eo games, or voting on who switched the All-Star Game Coupled with Sunday’s Grantham’s 3-pointer the 800-point mark for his will participate in the NBA, to the 3-on-3 format is to win over then No. 16 tied the game 50-50 before career with his 17 points in MLB or NHL All-Star Games, increase scoring, and Scott Louisville, it’s the first time Blossomgame hit a long- the win over Louisville last fans have the ability to vote will hardly be able to help the Tigers (11-6, 4-1 Atlantic range basket to put Clemson Sunday. ... The victory over for what they want to see a with that. The Scott situa- Coast Conference) have ahead for good, 53-50 with the Cardinals was the 100th particular sports league do. tion has been compared to beaten consecutive ranked 7:24 left. for coach Brad Brownell However, with the con- the situation with Zemgus opponents since closing Jones was fouled while with the Tigers. tinuing rise of social media Girgensons last year. the 1989 season with victo- making a layup that pulled Duke got positive news and other technology, it The NHL isn’t the only ries over Duke and Georgia Duke within 62-61 with 1:44 on Amile Jefferson’s foot might be time for sports League with a fan voting Tech. left, but he couldn’t com- injury, but Krzyzewski still leagues to rethink that problem. Last year dur- This one started like a plete the three-point play to cautioned it will be some policy. ing fan voting for the MLB typical Blue Devils blow- tie it. time before he returns to Back in November, the All-Star Game, the league out, with Duke taking a 28- Duke came in having won the lineup. The coach said National Hockey League had to cancel out at least 16 lead midway through the seven of its past eight games Jefferson’s right foot frac- decided to change its tra- 65 million ballots when the opening half. Instead, the with Clemson and looked ture was healing well and ditional All-Star Game top vote-getters for eight of Tigers hung tough to beat like it would make quick he could soon get out of the format. Instead of a single the nine starting positions Duke (14-3, 3-1) for the sec- work of the Tigers. The Blue walking boot. “But he can’t game filled with two teams for the American League ond time in three seasons. Devils made 10 of 11 shots — play basketball. So it’s a consisting of all-star play- were all Kansas City Royals After Blossomgame’s six of them 3-pointers — to while,” Krzyzewski said. ers the fans vote for, the players, even though most jam, Matt Jones missed a take the 28-16 lead. The Tigers looked lost last league announced that this of them didn’t deserve to 3-pointer from the left cor- Clemson outscored Duke month when they fell to three year’s All-Star Game will be voted into the All-Star ner. Clemson’s Avry Holmes 17-7 over the final 8 minutes Southeastern Conference consist of three 20-minute Game. got the rebound and hit of the half to tighten things teams in Alabama, South mini games that will follow As long as fans have the two foul shots with 1.8 sec- up. Carolina and Georgia and the 3-on-3 overtime format ability to vote for who gets onds left to put things out of Duke’s standout freshman seemed like they’d strug- the league recently imple- selected into the All-Star reach. Ingram had 15 points in the gle in ACC play. But Nnoko mented. There will be four Game, situations like this Grayson Allen led Duke opening period, scoring called a player’s only meet- teams that will represent will continue to happen, with 17 points, three off his about anytime he wanted — ing before the holiday break each division in the NHL. and if the last couple of season average. he hit six of his eight shots. that seems to have galva- The National Hockey League years are any indication, Freshman Brandon But he picked up his second nized Clemson. staff and associates vote on the number will continue Ingram scored 16 points for and third fouls with 90 sec- “Landry Nnoko’s been who will play for their divi- to rise. The fans that do the Blue Devils, all but one onds left until the half. a big part of our voice,” sion’s team while the fans this think it’s funny to put in the first half. It was just the third time Brownell said. “He’s a voice get to vote on who will cap- a non-traditional player Donte Grantham scored this season the Blue Devils of reason and a voice of tain those teams. into an All-Star Game, but 16 points and Landry Nnoko were held to 35 points consistency.” The change in format was it’s not. It’s just stupid. a direct effort to minimize Professional sports leagues nba | wizards 106, bucks 101 the fans’ impact on which have the responsibility to players get selected into the showcase their best play- All-Star Game. The change ers in their All-Star Game. came after fan voting for When you have players like Wall scores 19, Beal returns last year’s All-Star Game John Scott in the All-Star voting put five Chicago Game, it looks bad for the Blackhawks and Buffalo league. Not only that, but as Wizards beat Bucks Sabres player Zemgus they’re robbing the fans Girgensons into the All-Star from seeing a better player Associated Press which allowed 36 points off a Sessions for an open 3-point- Game. Girgensons was vot- showcase their skills in the season-high 27 turnovers in er before driving the lane ed in only because he is one high scoring 3-on-3 format. WN ASHI GTON — John its fourth loss in the last six and flushing home a strong, of a few Latvian players in It’s also not doing the player Wall scored 19 points and games. left-handed dunk that made the NHL and many people their voting for any favors. backcourt mate Bradley Beal Greg Monroe added 21 it 93-80 with 5:29 left. in Latvia voted for him. Scott has come out and said had 11 in his return from in- points and 12 rebounds Milwaukee scored the last Last week, the NHL All- he doesn’t want to be voted jury to help the Washington for the Bucks, who erased 11 points of the third to take Star Game rosters were in the All-Star Game and is Wizards beat the Milwaukee a 19-point second-quarter its first lead since the open- announced, and while embarrassed by the whole Bucks 106-101 on Wednesday deficit to take the lead by the ing period. most of the names on the situation, but will play in it night. end of the third. Giannis Antetokounmpo rosters were reasonable nonetheless. Beal came off the bench Milwaukee got within scored 13 points in the quar- selections, two of the four Sports leagues might and played 22 minutes in three in the final moments ter. Middleton’s turnaround captains the fans selected want to think about get- his first game since Dec. 9. before Beal hit a pair of free jumper put the Bucks up showed why fans shouldn’t ting rid of fan voting for He had been sidelined with throws with 1.6 seconds to 72-71, and Rashad Vaughn vote for who plays in an All-Star Games altogether. a stress reaction in his lower play. drove and dished to John All-Star Game. Three cap- Otherwise, we could soon right leg. Washington trailed 74-71 Henson for a dunk in the fi- tains, Patrick Kane of the see a Tyler Flowers or a Ramon Sessions added 15 after three quarters before nal seconds. Chicago Blackhawks, Alex Conor Gillaspie in the MLB points and Jared Dudley had opening the fourth on a 22-6 Wizards coach Randy Ovechkin of the Washington All-Star Game. Believe me, 13 for Washington, including run. Wittman said center Marcin Capitals and Jaromir Jagr of a White Sox fan ­— no one two late 3-pointers to help Sessions’ dunk off Nene’s Gortat was day to day after the Florida Panthers, were wants to see that. preserve a third straight win. outlet feed gave the Wizards missing his second game good selections, but the last Khris Middleton scored 25 a 75-74 lead. Later in the with an infection in his left captain is John Scott of the Contact Michael Ivey at points to lead Milwaukee, spurt, Wall kicked out to knee. Arizona Coyotes. [email protected]

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Associated Press Celtics the lead with 1:32 to Boston went into halftime play. with a 57-49 lead. record with win B OSTON — Isaiah With the Celtics clinging Rodney Stuckey injured Thomas scored 28 points, to a one-point lead, George his right foot in Tuesday’s Associated Press “They really converged, Jae Crowder matched his stole an inbounds pass, win over Phoenix and didn’t we had wide-open shots,” career high with 25 and but Crowder stole the ball make the trip. ... Indiana VI LlaNOVA, Pa. — Marquette coach Steve the Boston Celtics snapped back from him on the other coach Frank Vogel said Villanova pulled away from Wojciechowski said. “We just a four-game losing streak end and went in for an un- George is feeling a bit fa- Marquette late and just may didn’t make them.” with a 103-94 win over contested dunk that gave tigued after missing most be running away early with Haanif Cheatham led the Indiana Pacers on Boston a 97-94 edge. of last season with a leg in- the Big East. Marquette with 17 points. Wednesday night. After George missed a jury. “He’s reported that to Kris Jenkins scored 20 Villanova, the two-time de- Amir Johnson had a sea- 3-point attempt, Thomas me, that his legs feel a little points and Jalen Brunson had fending Big East champion, son-high 18 rebounds and scored in the lane to push heavy,” Vogel said. “But ev- 14 to lead No. 6 Villanova to opened the game like it was scored 14 points for the Boston’s lead to 99-94 with erybody in the league goes an 83-68 win over Marquette going to blow out the Golden Celtics, who beat the Pacers 32 seconds to play. through that. I don’t think on Wednesday night. Eagles. for the first time this sea- Earlier in the quarter, it’s a big deal because of his The Wildcats (15-2, 5-0 Big Jenkins and Brunson each son after losing the first two Indiana went on an 8-0 run injury, but that could be a East) blew a 16-point lead hit two 3-pointers in the first meetings. over 3 1/2 minutes to grab factor.” and trailed early in the sec- 3:30 of the game and the Paul George led Indiana the lead for the first time Celtics: Boston coach Brad ond half until they took con- Wildcats raced to a 23-7 lead 23 points. George Hill had since early in the game. Stevens put Jared Sullinger trol late in game to win for before the first half reached 13 and Monta Ellis 12 for Hill’s basket in the lane put back in the starting lineup the 36th straight time at the the midpoint mark. the Pacers, who wore their the Pacers up 84-82. in place of F Kelly Olynyk Pavilion. Marquette, playing bet- old-fashioned Hickory High George scored the Pacers’ after a five-game stretch. Daniel Ochefu grabbed 13 ter after losing its first two School uniforms from the first 14 points of the third Stevens’ reason was simple: rebounds and the Wildcats Big East games, refused to movie “Hoosiers.” and had 17 in the period, a 1-4 record. “Just wanted hit eight 3-pointers to win fold just yet. The Golden Boston closed with a 12-0 helping them slice an eight- to see if I could find a little their seventh straight game. Eagles waited out Villanova’s run over the final 1:46. point halftime deficit to 78- bit different rhythm,” the “We are not playing great,” hot streak and went on one The Pacers led 94-91 with 76 entering the fourth. He coach said. “I don’t think coach Jay Wright said. “But of their own, making five just more than 2 minutes went 5 for 7 from the floor it’s anything Kelly did.” ... we are playing together.” straight baskets that sliced to play before they turned — with two 3-pointers — There was a moment of si- That teamwork has the deficit to single digits. the ball over on consecu- after missing six of seven in lence for former Butler play- Villanova on a 20-game win- Traci Carter tied it at 29 tive possessions, leading to the opening half. er Andrew Smith, who died ning streak against Big East with a 3 and Henry Ellenson a pair of breakaway dunks The Celtics built a 40-28 Tuesday after a battle with teams and the only team un- was left alone to dash toward by Boston. The first was by advantage early in the sec- cancer. Smith played on two defeated this season in con- the basket and score off a re- Johnson and the second by ond, but the Pacers twice teams that Stevens coached ference play. bound with 1 second left that Marcus Smart, giving the trimmed it to one before in the NCAA title game. The Golden Eagles (12- put Marquette ahead 38-37 at 5, 2-3) trailed by one with the break. NCAA MEN’S BASKETBALL | Alabama 73, South carolina 50 12:38 left in the game before Villanova squashed that the Wildcats blew the game upset bid in the second half. open. Marquette missed 10 “We still have a lot of work straight shots and went more to do,” Brunson said. Alabama upsets No. 19 than 8 minutes without a Chicago Bulls play- field goal. ers Jimmy Butler, a former Marquette had won two in Marquette star, and Joakim South Carolina, 73-50 a row, including a 65-64 vic- Noah attended the game. tory last week over then-No. The Bulls play the 76ers on Associated Press it below 18 after that. Retin Obasohan, who had 8 Providence. The Golden Thursday. ... Guard Jajuan Norris made the most of just four points. Eagles stormed back from an Johnson sat out with a neck TCLUS A OOSA, Ala. — his first start of the sea- South Carolina’s top scor- awful start and led by one at injury suffered during the Riley Norris hit his first son, shooting 8 of 11 on 3s. er, Sindarius Thornwell, also halftime. St. John’s game. ... Carter, seven 3-point attempts He also grabbed seven re- struggled. He scored two Luke Fischer’s dunk with a Philly native, had nearly and scored a career-high bounds. Justin Coleman points on 1-of-6 shooting. 12:38 left brought Marquette 40 friends and family at the 27 points to lead Alabama added 14 points. The Gamecocks struggled to 50-49. The one-point game. He was ejected late to a 73-50 upset of previ- Michael Carrera led the across the board in shoot- game turned into a 19-point in the game. “As the game ously unbeaten No. 19 South Gamecocks with 14 points ing. They made just 19 of lead for Villanova in about 8 is disjointed a bit, a veteran Carolina on Wednesday and 10 rebounds. 53 shots (35.8 percent), 3 of minutes. player is able to stay on an night. The Gamecocks didn’t 18 3-pointers (16.7 percent) The Wildcats tightened even keel,” Wojciechowski The Crimson Tide (10-5, 1-2 come close to their previous and 9 of 17 free throws (52.9 up defensively, dumped the said. “I thought he got rattled Southeastern Conference) scoring low of 65 points. percent). ball inside and sank a steady a little bit.” got the first league win of Norris hit a 3-pointer Norris matched his ca- stream of free throws to The Wildcats held a mo- Avery Johnson’s debut sea- from a couple of feet beyond reer-high of 18 points by brush off their latest threat. ment of silence for former son in stunningly easy fash- the arc to punctuate a 13-0 halftime, triple his season “You can see teams really Butler star Andrew Smith, ion. The upset leaves No. 10 Alabama run to open the average coming into the fired up to play us,” Wright who died Tuesday after a two- SMU as the nation’s only un- second half. It forced coach game. The sophomore al- said. “Marquette, they year battle with cancer. ... beaten major college team. Frank Martin to call time ready topped his previous brought it, man. They weren’t Ochefu left midway through The Gamecocks (15-1, 2-1) out, but the South Carolina high of five field goals in the going to go away.” the second half after a hard missed their first 12 shots shots never started falling. half, going 6 of 8. Marquette missed 10 fall and held his tailbone as of the second half and went Norris had led the Tide South Carolina: Started straight shots over 8 min- he walked off the court. more than 11 minutes with- to a 35-22 halftime lead af- 1-of-8 shooting with seven utes until Duane Wilson and The Wildcats improved to out a field goal starting be- ter hitting five consecutive turnovers in first seven min- Sandy Cohen buried consec- 13-0 when holding a team to fore the break. They ended 3-pointers in the first nine utes, falling into a 13-2 hole utive 3s. By then, the damage less than 70 points. They had an 8-minute scoring drought minutes. that kept expanding. Had was done and the Wildcats allowed 59.7 points over the after halftime down 48-22. Alabama didn’t need a big reached program’s highest extended their domination first six games of their win- South Carolina never cut game from leading scorer ranking since 1998. in the series. ning streak.

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Eagles have proven to be for- W Bball midable perimeter shooters Cntino ued from page 16 as well. The Eagles have con- verted 38.2 percent of their where we are right now,” 3-point shots, with junior McGraw said. “We played guard Kelly Hughes making two very good games. The 44 of her 101 attempts this last two specifically, against season. However, McGraw Virginia and North Carolina, said Boston College’s inside we played very well defen- game, led by freshman center sively. I think we’ve been Mariella Fassoula, cannot be really focused, we’ve re- overlooked either. bounded well. And my main “They’re a little different concern was that before that from last year,” McGraw said. we hadn’t been playing as “They’re a very good 3-point well defensively, so I’m hap- shooting team, Kelly Hughes py to have really concentrat- is one of the best guards ed on that area and improved in this league, she’s a great there. 3-point shooter. She’s been “I’m hoping to see more of deadly from the 3-point line, the same things defensively but they’ve added Mariella that I saw against Virginia Fassoula, a post player who’s and North Carolina. I think been deadly, she just won every game in the ACC is ACC rookie of the week, she’s tough, especially on the road, about [6-foot-4] and really so we really need to be ready playing well inside. She gives defensively.” them a really good inside- The Eagles (12-3, 0-2) start- outside combination and ed strong, losing only one that’s what makes them ex- nonconference game to No. tremely dangerous.” 14 Oklahoma but have yet to McGraw said the balanced record a win over conference Irish offense should be key opposition this season, los- for her team tonight. Through ing by more than 20 points to 16 games, four players are both Virginia Tech and No. 16 averaging more than double KATHRYNE ROBINSON | The Observer Florida State. Recent history figures scoring per contest, is on the side of the Irish, who while two more average more Freshman guard Arike Ogunbowale surveys the action during Notre Dame’s 74-39 victory over Toledo on Nov. 18 at Purcell Pavilion. Ogunbowale had nine points and six rebounds in the win. have won the last six contests than nine points. McGraw between the two teams by an said freshman guards better every single game. really happy about the way come out of the gate yet with average of 36.7 points. Marina Mabrey and Arike “The thing that’s been good we’re sharing things.” a lot going on, so that’s some- While Notre Dame enters Ogunbowale have played a for us is that we’ve been bal- McGraw said she hopes to thing I’d still like us to im- the game as the nation’s lead- major part in providing that anced. We often have four or see the Irish start well, some- prove on: getting off to a er in 3-point field goal per- offensive balance. five people in double figures thing she believes has not good start.” centage with a 44.5 percent “Offensively we’ve been and our lead scorer only get- happened often enough this The game tips off at 7 mark, on course for the high- very consistent, and the ting 14 or 15 in a particular season. p.m. Thursday at the Conte est number of 3-pointers in freshmen have really been game because we’ve really “I think it’s so important Forum in Chestnut Hill, program history and the best contributing so far,” McGraw been sharing the ball well. I that we set a tone early in the Massachusetts. 3-point percentage since the said. “They’re looking really don’t think you can focus on game,” McGraw said. “That’s national championship-win- comfortable now, and they one person when everyone’s something that we haven’t Contact Daniel O’Boyle at ning 2000-2001 season, the just seem to keep getting shooting the ball well. I’m done yet. We haven’t really [email protected]

Men’s swimming | virginia 182.5, nd 170.5 meet against Northwestern. W Swimming The last time the Irish com- Cntino ued from page 16 peted against the Wildcats Notre Dame falls against was last year in a tri-meet in in the 100-yard breast- Ann Arbor, Michigan, where stroke with a time of 1:04.39. they were narrowly defeated conference foe in dual meet This was the first meet 154-146. for the team since women’s Northwestern, 4-1 in dual Observer Staff Report built some momentum in under three minutes to hold coach Mike Litzinger took meets on the season, is com- the meet, with freshman off the Cavaliers’ A team. over the head coaching du- ing off a win at the Florida In its first dual meet of Matthew Grauslys grabbing The Irish effort, however, ties of the men’s team as Atlantic Fun Invite that took the new year, Notre Dame a victory in the 200-yard but- was not enough to pull out well, following the leave place before Christmas and fell narrowly at Virginia on terfly, finishing in 1:47.39, the win, as Virginia notched of absence taken by for- will begin the new year com- Friday and Saturday, 182.5- before a win in the 400-yard wins in the other 11 events on mer men’s head coach Matt peting against the Irish. The 170.5, in Charlottesville, medley relay pushed the Irish the day, providing the edge Tallman. meet will be this Saturday, Virginia. to three consecutive event that propelled the Cavaliers Next on the schedule for beginning at noon, at Rolfs The Irish snagged eight victories. to the overall victory in the Notre Dame will be a home Aquatic Center. wins throughout the two-day Afrik followed his earlier two-day meet. meet against their confer- victory with another one, this Outside the race winners, ence foes, starting with a win time in the 50-yard freestyle, Notre Dame was boosted in the opening swimming touching the wall in :20.68 to by second-place finishes event, where the 200-yard hold off Virginia junior Matt from junior Kevin Bradley freestyle relay team touched Lockman for the win. Junior in the 200- and 400-yard in- the wall first in 1:21.29 to Trent Jackson made it back- dividual medleys, sopho- earn 11 points for Notre to-back victories once more more Robert Whitacre in Dame’s effort. for Notre Dame when he won the 200-yard backstroke and Virginia snagged victories the 200-yard breaststroke 100 backstroke, Plaschka in in four straight events to pull in 2:03.11 before Grauslys the 100-yard butterfly and ahead after five pool events, notched his second win of junior Reed Fujan in the but Notre Dame stemmed the the meet in the 100-yard but- 200-yard freestyle while the tide with a win in the 100- terfly, winning in :48.32. 200-yard medley relay team yard freestyle from freshman Notre Dame’s penultimate also placed second. Tabahn Afrik, who held off win of the meet came from The Irish return to the Follow us on Twitter. sophomore teammate Justin senior Bogac Ayhan, who won pool Saturday when they Plaschka by five hundredths the 100-yard breaststroke in host nonconference foe @ObserverSports of a second in a tight finish :48.99, while the Irish closed Northwestern in a dual meet to secure a one-two finish for the meet with a win in the at Rolfs Aquatic Center, with the Irish. 400-yard freestyle relay, the first race underway at From there, Notre Dame sneaking in with a time just noon. sports ndsmcobserver.com | THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2016 | The Observer 15

but they could not pull away nba | nuggets 112, warriors 110 M Bball from the Yellow Jackets as Cntino ued from page 16 Georgia Tech answered ev- ery run the Irish made. the middle and four small- Then, with three minutes Curry scores 38, but er players around him. left in the game, Notre Dame “We played tonight a began to pull away with a lot like we played against 6-0 run on six free throws by Warriors lose for third time [Boston College],” Brey Auguste and Jackson. Brey said. “We kind of yo-yoed pointed to the team’s ability Associated Press to withstand the furious Gallinari said. Bonzie [Colson] and Zach to make clutch free throws comeback that they made.” He started a fast break [Auguste], now those guys and defensive composure DNVEE R — Stephen Curry Will Barton added 21 that ended in Gary Harris, will still play together, but down the stretch as key fac- was just about unstoppable points for the Nuggets, who who finished with 19 points, there’s something about tors in the victory. in the fourth quarter, ex- snapped a four-game losing being fouled and making a spacing. When you can open “I think it’s a huge step for cept near the very end. streak to the Warriors de- pair of free throws. that floor up, it really helps us,” Brey said of his team’s Curry scored 20 of his spite being outscored 37-29 Thompson hit a 3-pointer us.” 28-of-32 performance at the 38 points in the final pe- in the final period. with 3.4 seconds remaining Though the Irish spaced line Wednesday. “We were riod but lost the ball under A dunk by Brandon Rush to pull the Warriors to 111- the floor, they struggled to saying over there on the defensive pressure from gave the Warriors a 68- 110. They fouled Gallinari make shots and ended the bench, ‘we need to win one Danilo Gallinari in the 64 lead, but Denver out- intentionally and he made half ahead 30-27, despite of these’ to kind of see if we game’s final moments, and scored Golden State 19-5 one of two free throws, but shooting just 32 percent could win one of these. We the Denver Nuggets hung over the last 5 1/2 minutes Thompson missed a long from the field. haven’t been able to do it. I on to hand the Golden State of the third quarter to take jumper at the buzzer. Notre Dame came out thought we were great, we Warriors their third loss a 10-point lead into the “It felt good,” Thompson strong in the second half got big defensive rebounds, of the season, 112-110 on fourth. said. “If I got my legs into as pick-and-rolls between I was thrilled with how we Wednesday night. The Warriors, howev- a little bit more, I think it junior guard Demetrius shot pressure-free throws “It was a great opportu- er, kept chipping away as would have gone in. It was Jackson and Auguste led to tonight. We have not done nity to try to tie the game Curry led the charge. on line, it was just short.” three consecutive dunks that. Hopefully that’s an or take the lead,” Curry said Layups by Curry and The Warriors, who trailed from Auguste. Jackson had area where we’re more con- about the last of his eight Andrew Bogut cut the defi- by as many as 10 earlier, only two points in the first fident now. We had to look turnovers. “Got stuck be- cit to 102-97 with 2:05 re- pulled to 55-54 at halftime half but finished with 18 like we’re going to put one tween looking for the open maining. Curry and Barton on Barnes’ jumper in the points, nine rebounds and away, and it’s the first time man and handling the ball, then traded 3-pointers be- final seconds of the second eight assists. this group has done that and one little mishandle fore Darrell Arthur hit a quarter. “We just want [Jackson] to so something to build on I and Gallinari got it.” jumper with a minute left Gallinari had 15 points in take what the defense gives hope.” The defending NBA cham- for a 109-102 Denver lead. the first half, including a him,” Brey said. “I thought The Irish will look to build pion Warriors (36-3) had But the Warriors fought reverse layup that preced- he was kicking out to guys on their latest win as they won seven straight since back, getting a layup from ed Barnes’ final shot in the most of the night and get- travel to No. 9 Duke, who fell their previous defeat, 114- Barnes and a 3 from Curry second quarter to keep the ting them looks. I thought on the road at Clemson last 91 at Dallas on Dec. 30. sandwiched around a Nuggets on top at the break. he got Zach some great night, this weekend. Tipoff Harrison Barnes added 18 Nuggets turnover, pulling Draymond Green was stuff, he jump started Zach is scheduled for 2 p.m. points and Klay Thompson to 109-107 with 37.1 seconds not available because of a with some screen roll stuff, Saturday at Cameron Indoor had 17 for the Warriors. left. scheduled rest day. ... Curry I thought that was very Stadium in Durham, North Gallinari led the Nuggets And it appeared the hit a 3-pointer in his 93rd important.” Carolina. with 28 points but it was his Warriors had the Nuggets consecutive road game, ex- The Irish improved their defense at the game’s criti- right where they wanted. tending his NBA record. ... shooting percentage to 48 Contact Marek Mazurek at cal moment that made the “That fourth was a bar- Leandro Barbosa returned percent in the second half, [email protected] difference, Nuggets coach rage of 3s,” Denver forward from a shoulder injury, see- Michael Malone said. Kenneth Faried said. “Steph ing his first game action “Gallo has proven this year stepped over halfcourt and since Christmas. ... Barnes he can guard most players made one and I was just scored in double figures for on the floor,” Malone said. like, ‘Man, not this again.’ a third straight game. “And he did a great job. He But we held them off.” J.J. Hickson was side- got into a stance, forced a With defense. lined after undergoing a deflection, was first to the With the Warriors in po- root canal earlier in the floor and comes out with sition to tie or go in front, day. ... Denver added depth the loose ball. Those are Gallinari stole the ball from at guard by signing Sean winning plays. Those are Curry. Kilpatrick to a 10-day con- what separate teams and we “I think he lost the ball tract. ... Jusuf Nurkic left had enough winning plays and it came towards me early in the fourth quarter tonight where we were able and I just dove to the ball,” with an ankle injury.

nba | TRAIL BLAZERS 99, JAZZ 85 Trail Blazers top Jazz

Associated Press Los Angeles, have not strung a rather lackluster first half, together three consecutive with neither one able to ex- POA RTL ND, Ore. — wins this season. tend its advantage into dou- Damian Lillard had 21 Jazz center Rudy Gobert, ble digits. points and 10 assists, and playing in his fourth game There was a scary mo- the Portland Trail Blazers since missing 18 with a ment midway through the shook off a slow first half to sprained left knee, had three first quarter whenH ayward beat the Utah Jazz 99-85 on points and eight rebounds. was slow to get up after it Wednesday night. But Utah remained without appeared he took an elbow. CJ McCollum added 15 Derrick Favors, who missed Hayward signaled to come points and eight assists for the his 11th game because of a out, but remained on Utah’s Blazers, who led by as many sore back. He was listed as bench, and several minutes as 20 in the second half af- questionable before the game. later returned to the game. ter the teams traded the lead The Blazers were coming off Gobert elbowed Mason in the first. It was Portland’s a 115-110 victory Monday over Plumlee late in the first half second consecutive victory Oklahoma City, notable be- for a flagrant foul. following a three-game losing cause Lillard scored 17 points Gerald Henderson’s streak. — including five 3-pointers — 3-pointer gave the Blazers a Gordon Hayward had 19 in the last 3:07. He has played 37-30 lead, their biggest of the points for Utah, which had in five games since missing game to that point. Portland CAITLYN JORDAN | The Observer won two straight. The Jazz, seven with plantar fasciitis in led 43-37 at halftime, paced Senior forward Zach Auguste dunks during Notre Dame’s 72-64 who were coming off an 86- his left foot. by Henderson’s 10 points off victory over Georgia Tech on Wednesday night at Purcell Pavilion. 74 victory over the Lakers in The teams kept it close in the bench. 16 The e obs rver | Thursday, january 14, 2016 | ndsmcobserver.com

Men’s BasKETBALL | ND 72, GEORGIA TECH 64 Auguste leads ND in bounce-back win

By MAREK MAZUREK sophomore forward Bonzie Sports Writer Colson. Ryan said he was not nervous going into his first A fter an offensive explo- game as a starter. sion this past Saturday in “I’m just very calm,” Ryan a loss to Pittsburgh, Notre said. “If I get too antsy, I’ll go Dame went with a far dif- out there and mess up, but I ferent approach Wednesday just stayed calm and played night against Georgia Tech, my game and just do what grinding out a 72-64 victory I’ve done.” against the Yellow Jackets at Ryan came out shooting, Purcell Pavilion. but went only 1-of-4 from Georgia Tech (11-6, 1-3 the field in the first half. ACC) came to Notre Dame Though his shooting started with plenty of momentum, cold, Ryan focused on de- having just beaten then-No. fense and totaled a career 5 Virginia. But it was the high in rebounds with seven. Irish (11-5, 2-2) who ulti- “I got beat the first time mately pulled out the much- by one of their big guys, he needed win after going 3-3 just pushed me under,” Ryan over the winter break. said. “But then after that, “It was a big game,” senior we were up 9-4, I said, ‘Not forward Zach Auguste, who anymore,’ and I got five in a led all scorers with 24 point row after that. It was just all and chipped in nine re- about boxing out and being bounds, said. “Especially to in position to go and get the bounce back. And hopefully ball.” we can use this as a boost From the beginning, it was and a confidence builder go- a defensive struggle as both ing into Duke [on Saturday] teams struggled to find their now.” rhythm on offense. For most After the loss to Pittsburgh, of the first half, the Irish Irish head coach Mike Brey went with a four-around-one changed his starting lineup offense with Auguste in CAITLYN JORDAN | The Observer and gave freshman forward Senior forward Zach Auguste looks to pass during Notre Dame’s 72-64 victory over Georgia Tech on Matt Ryan the nod in place of see M BBALL PAGE 15 Wednesday at Purcell Pavilion. Auguste led the team with 24 points and nine rebounds. women’s swimming | Virginia 243, nd 105 ND women’s basketball Irish struggle in Notre Dame looks for hot loss to Cavs start on road at BC

Observer Staff Report just behind her teammate, By DANIEL O’BOYLE with a score of 273.60. Sports Writer A fter taking more than a In the pool, the Irish got month off between meets, one individual win from ju- The two best 3-point Notre Dame made the trip nior Katie Miller, who won shooting teams in the ACC to highly-rated Virginia this the 400-yard individual will go head-to-head tonight past weekend following a medley in 4 minutes and as No. 3 Notre Dame trav- short holiday break, where it 32 seconds, and a relay win els to Boston College for the fell to the Cavaliers, 243-105. in the 400-yard freestyle, 1,200th game in program The dual meet, which which the Irish A team won history. came on the heels of an Irish in 3:29.16. For the Irish (15-1, 4-0 training session in Naples, ACC), the game marks the Florida, saw the Cavaliers The Irish also had a sec- beginning of the second pull out a win on their senior ond-place finish from fresh- half of the regular season, day behind the leadership man Sofia Revilak in the having reached the halfway of senior Olympic hope- 100-yard butterfly, with a point with only one defeat, ful Courtney Bartholomew. time of 55.20 seconds. to No. 1 Connecticut. Notre Virginia’s win kept the host The A relay teams in the Dame is currently one of Cavaliers unbeaten in dual 200-yard free relay, 400- only two teams undefeated meets, while Notre Dame fell yard medley relay and 200- in ACC play, along with No. to 1-2 on the season in such yard medley relay all placed 23 Louisville. The Irish come contests. third for the Irish. The Irish into the game after comfort- Over the course of the had third-place finishers in able wins over Virginia and two-day meet, the Irish both backstroke events, with North Carolina by 28 and snagged wins in both the junior Catherine Mulquin 34 points, respectively, and diving platforms, as senior touching the wall in 57.04 Irish head coach Muffet diver Lindsey Streepey won in the 100-yard event, and McGraw said her team’s de- the 3-meter with a score of freshman Alice Trueth fin- fensive performance in both 322.95, while senior diver ishing at 2:00.04 in the 200- outings was a particular Emma Gaboury took the yard race. Junior Danielle highlight. 1-meter with a score of 282.07 Margheret took third place KATHRYNE ROBINSON | The Observer “I feel really good about points. Streepey also fin- Senior guard Michaela Mabrey searches for a teammate during ished second in the 1-meter, see W SWIMMING PAGE 14 Notre Dame’s 74-39 victory over Toledo on Nov. 18. see W BBALL PAGE 13