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By NICOLE MICHELS Hall and at Notre Dame News Writer asked about his African- American identity quickly Editor’s note: This is the made him realize most of his final installment in a three- peers did not come from di- part series about the Call to verse backgrounds. Action movement and the Murphy said he found experiences of minority stu- the explaining the customs dents within the Notre Dame of African-American com- campus community. munities to his peers to be challenging. For sophomore Demetrius “That can be a heavy bur- Murphy, the 20-minute den to bear because when- drive separating his home ever you say something you in Granger, Ind., from Notre have to be very conscious Dame’s campus meant much about what you’re going to more than a short time be- say,” Murphy said. “You hind the wheel. are representing the whole The transition to col- race with that one comment lege was relatively smooth, you’re about to make.” SUZANNA PRATT | The Observer Murphy said, but the range of Sophomore Amanda Peña reflects upon her years at Notre Dame and the unique challenges faced by questions friends in Keenan see CALL PAGE 7 minority students on campus, beginning with the freshman orientation experience. Seniors react to Professor reflects commencement speaker on Chavez’s death

By ANN MARIE JAKUBOWSKI Bishops, will receive an honor- back down, like the way he By JOHN CAMERON News Writer ary degree from the University lead the bishops’ opposition News Editor at the May 19 ceremony in to the health care mandate,” Cardinal Timothy Dolan will Notre Dame Stadium. Kippenbock said. “I’d expect The death of Venezuela’s deliver the Commencement Senior Jason Kippenbock his message to us as graduates President Hugo Chavez on

address to the class of 2013, said he is thrilled by the se- of America’s greatest Catholic Tuesday leaves a number of ques- Michael and the selection has prompt- lection because Dolan’s institution would be to not tions for the South American Coppedge ed seniors to reflect on Dolan’s charismatic personality and back down, and to use our gifts nation, which now adds a presi- political science professor relevance to the student body intellectual background make and our strengths to live out dential election to the list of com- said the future of the regime – at and his ability to successfully him an ideal fit for the event. the gospel.” plex challenges it already faces. least in the short term – will be connect with them. “When [Dolan] speaks, Senior Camille Suarez said Professor Michael Coppedge, determined by Interim President Dolan, the Archbishop of he has always emphasized she initially reacted negatively a political science professor spe- and Chavez’s chosen successor, New York and the president of how important it is to live out cializing in Latin-American poli- the U.S. Conference of Catholic your faith fearlessly and not see REACTION PAGE 6 tics and global democratization, see CHAVEZ PAGE 5 Private College 529 Plan offers prepaid tuition option

By ANN MARIE JAKUBOWSKI according to executive director OppenheimerFunds, Inc., News Writer of student financial strategies manages money put into the Thomas Bear. Families can plan and the anticipation is Many students take years to purchase tuition certificates at that Oppenheimer’s invest- pay off their loans after earning current prices that are redeem- ments will make up the dollar degrees, but Notre Dame offers able at any of the participating difference in tuition between families a way to preemptively institutions after three years. the time of the original pay- finance their children’s higher “This plan is great for a fam- ment and the point where the education by pre-paying fu- ily because you assume no family is ready to redeem their ture tuition bills through the risk. Once you lock into that tuition certificates. Private College 529 Plan. price and pay tuition for future “If they don’t make up the Notre Dame is one of 271 years, it’s guaranteed,” Bear difference [with the invest- institutions that participate said. “As a family who is going ments], here’s where it’s really in the plan, which sets up a to invest, when you buy tuition good for families: The institu- risk-free method for families [through the plan] you’re buy- tion assumes the risk, so we, to anticipate college costs and ing it at all 271 schools.” BRANDON KEELEAN | The Observer finance tuition payments, Bear said see TUITION PAGE 6

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By JILLIAN BARWICK speakers, Meckes said, each three keynotes have recognized By CHRISTIAN MYERS into Israeli culture as lawyers, Saint Mary’s Editor with a different perspective on the need for change and worked, News Writer doctors and laborers than in diversity. The opening speaker, either through their writing or the arts or academia. The Saint Mary’s Student Daisy Hernandez, is co-editor of their careers, to make a positive Israeli author Sayed Kashua “Even though I am now a suc- Diversity Board (SDB) will host ‘Colonize This!: Young Women change in the world.” spoke about the Arab-Israeli cessful novelist, my parents its biggest event of the year after of Color on Today’s Feminism.’ Osbergerd said she is especial- dynamic and his latest novel still say writing is for Jews and spring break when it sponsors the She will speak at 12 p.m. March ly excited about the speakers be- “Second Person Singular” in a Arabs should have a profes- eighth annual Diverse Students’ 19 in Carroll Auditorium. cause of their ability to connect presentation at the Hesburgh sion,” he said. “My father will Leadership Conference (DSLC) “[Hernandez] speaks on with the audience. Center for International Studies read my novel and say, ‘That on March 19 and 20. equality, feminism, race and “I look forward to Daisy on Wednesday. is a very good piece of work. Senior Maddie Meckes, chair politics,” Meckes said. “Derreck Hernandez’s keynote address Theology professor Michael Someone who can write so well of DSLC and vice president of Kayongo is our closing keynote because … she is charismatic Tzvi Novick introduced Kashua in Hebrew should be a lawyer.’” SDB, said the event intends to speaker on March 20 at 6 p.m. in and funny, but her message for and read two selections from Kashua said the first real motivate participants to spark Carroll Auditorium. He is a refu- feminism and equality is par- novel he ever read, which was social change. gee from Uganda and founded ticularly pertinent to our student “Catcher in the Rye,” he read “The goal of the conference is the Global Soap Project, which body,” Osberger said. “We are in Hebrew at age 15 while at a to allow participants to enrich recycles used soap from ho- also honored to host Kayongo boarding school in Jerusalem. their perspectives of the adversi- tels for new soap in third-world who speaks directly to our theme “When you read that book at ties and benefits within diverse countries.” as a key international figure who author 15, it can really affect you,” he academic, social and profes- Kayongo, who was a Top 10 has innovated positive change in said. “I learned that I can have sional settings,” Meckes said. CNN Hero in 2011, will speak developing countries.” Kashua Sayed doubts.” “Our theme this year is ‘From about his experiences and how The live salsa band “La Although he is ethnically Awareness to Action: Change he became a catalyst for change, Republica” will provide enter- the novel, while Kashua dis- Arab, Kashua writes his nov- Your Mind, Ways & World.’ We Meckes said. The keynote speak- tainment for the conference, cussed the book’s context. els in Hebrew because that is want participants to be inspired er for the high school track is Osberger said, and there will also Novick said Kashua’s novel pro- the language in which he was to become catalysts for change Elliott Lewis, a news reporter be salsa lessons in Dalloway’s vides a valuable Arab perspec- first exposed to literature and in their communities.” and law student at the University Coffeehouse at 7 p.m. on March tive on the problems of modern he can better utilize it to tell Meckes has worked with se- of Akron. He will discuss bira- 20. There also will be an alum- Israel and includes “snippets of stories. Kashua said he has a nior co-chair and SDB secretary cialism in America and his book nae lunch March 20. hope for his country.” complicated opinion of the lan- Jean Osberger to publicize the “Fade.” All workshops will be in Kashua said the novel cen- guage, which he calls his “step- event, and several hundred stu- Meckes said the speakers were the conference rooms of the ters on the first-person narra- mother tongue.” dents have already signed up to chosen for this year’s conference Saint Mary’s Student Center. tives of two characters. One is More Arabs have access to attend. because of their backgrounds in Registration for DSLC is avail- an unnamed Arab lawyer liv- his books because they are “We worked with the Career social justice and their proven able on OrgSync and is open to ing in Jerusalem, and the other written in Hebrew, since there Crossings Office to plan this, ability to influence change in the public. For more information is a young Arab social worker/ is no way to market books in and we have five alumnae pan- their communities. about registration, visit https:// art student named Amir. Both Arabic in Israel and very few elists from the South Bend area “The goal of DSLC is for partic- orgsync.com/56318/forms/6541 characters are Arabs living in Arabic booksellers, according attending,” Meckes said. ipants to recognize the need for East Jerusalem and both sto- to Kashua. The keynote addresses will change in society and desire to Contact Jillian Barwick at ries include detailed references Kashua said he writes in come from a wide range of create that change,” she said. “All [email protected] to locations in the city, Kashua Arabic for television and film said. because he recognizes the Paid Advertisement “The book is a lot about struggle to preserve Arab iden- Jerusalem; it has specific stores, tity through the use of Arabic. cafes, streets in Jerusalem. It is “Arabic has political and na- a very Jerusalem book in that tional meaning. We’re in a huge sense,” he said. struggle to protect the Arab Kashua said he did not give language,” he said. the lawyer a name because Kashua writes a popular he could not find one the fully prime-time Israeli television captured his character. The show called “Arab Labor” that is lawyer is successful, has a wife primarily in Arabic rather than and kids and is part of a group Hebrew, Novick said. Kashua that works with Israeli authori- said he also has done some ties on behalf of East Jerusalem Arabs. “Even though I am He said the lawyer’s journey begins when he finds a love now a successful note in a used copy of Tolstoy’s novelist, my “The Kreutzer Sonata” which parents still say appears to be written by his writing is for Jews wife for another man. Amir’s journey begins when and Arabs should he takes a night job watching have a profession.” over a rich Ashkenazi Jewish Sayed Kashua man who is in a coma. Amir author gradually begins to read the comatose young man’s books, writing for film and writes a listen to his music and wear column for the Israeli newspa- his clothes. Eventually, Amir per Ha’aretz. applies to art school using the “Second Person Singular” young Jewish man’s name and is Kashua’s third novel and he identification. has already begun work on his Kashua said both protago- fourth, he said. His first two nists explore ideas of culture novels are “Dancing Arabs and and identity and meet at one Let it Be Morning,” according to point in the novel. the Kroc Institute’s website. In addition to talking about The lecture was co-sponsored his novel, Kashua shared his by the department of theology, personal experiences about liv- Institute for Scholarship in the ing as an Arab and a citizen in Liberal Arts and Kroc Institute Israel. for International Peace Studies. Kashua said Arab-Israeli nov- elists are rare because it is often Contact Christian Myers at easier for Arabs to be accepted [email protected] Paid Advertisement News ndsmcobserver.com | thursday, March 7, 2013 | The Observer 5 ND celebrates Pen-pal program flourishes

By MEG HANDELMAN in South Bend, and perhaps even as they become available.” Irish heritage neighboring communities,” The largest volunteering op- News Writer Yates said. portunities are the Open Book By KATIE McCARTHY culture and attracting visitors Students craving handwrit- Notre Dame students write Festival in the fall and One Book, News Writer to Ireland. ten correspondence in the age pen-pal letters every other week, One Michiana in the spring, Yates “It is also Irish-language week of digital communication can which gives the middle-school said. The Hesburgh Library and The Irish identity of Notre where everyone is encouraged join the Literacy Awareness Club students a week to respond, Yates the St. Joseph’s County Library Dame inspires campus-wide to use as much Irish as possible of Notre Dame (LAND) and ex- said. host these events together. St. Patrick’s Day festivities each in daily transactions.” change personal letters with “Many letters include pictures, “I hope to get plenty of volun- year, and preparations are al- Over the years, the American middle-school children in South drawings, stickers and even teers to sign up for our events ready underway to pay tribute celebration of St. Patrick’s Bend. small gifts,” Yates said. “We have with One Book, One Michiana to the school’s cultural connec- Day has become less about Senior Emily Yates, president a location in LaFortune where that will be happening in April,” tions March 17. the Irish culture and more of LAND, said the program be- LAND members drop off the let- Yates said. “I also hope to begin In commemoration of the about celebrating all cultures, gan in 2011 to reach out to chil- ters, and our club delivers them to organize the election process holiday, the Department of Irish O’Conchubhair said. dren in the community. to a contact with the school.” for choosing a new cabinet for “Now it is as much a multi- “Our goal is to help improve Yates said the pen-pal pro- next year and to continue to ex- cultural, multiracial celebra- the rate of literacy in South gram is just one of the four main pand the club to get even more “Now it is as much tion of Americanism,” he said. Bend and in the United States by volunteering activities LAND people to sign up for events.” a multicultural, “Historically, it [was] celebrat- spreading awareness about low sponsors. Members also volun- Yates said the club hopes to multiracial ed as a triumph of Irish into literacy rates,” Yates said. “We teer at the Robinson Community offer more volunteering op- celebration of American culture, and now focus on programs for children, Learning Center, the Boys and portunities to better serve the that triumph narrative has since they impact future literacy Girls Club, the St. Joseph County community. Americanism.” been adopted by other different rates.” Public Library and the Hesburgh “We can try to make a differ- Brian O’Conchubhair ethnic groups.” Yates said the pen-pal pro- Library. ence in St. Joseph County by pro- Irish Studies Together with the Keough- gram currently pairs about 40 “As president of LAND, I get in moting literacy awareness and professor Naughton Institute for Irish Notre Dame students with pen contact with local libraries and working with children to change Studies, the Department of pals from the sixth grade class of places that work with children the future of our local commu- Irish Language and Literature Brown Intermediate Center. and coordinate ways for people nity,” she said. Language and the Institute of helps tie the University to its “As this is one of our most in LAND to volunteer,” Yates said. Irish of Studies are sponsoring popular programs, we hope to “Members of LAND sign up for Contact Meg Handelman at a lecture about the history of expand it to more children here whatever events they can attend [email protected] St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland and “[Notre Dame] is North America today at 2 p.m. in many ways, in Hayes-Healy Hall. the pulse of Irish Irish Language and Literature Chavez America.” Continued from page 1 professor Brian O’Conchubhair said American St. Patrick’s Brian O’Conchubhair Day celebrations are different Irish Studies and Chavez’s chosen successor, from traditional Irish ones. The professor Nicolas Maduro. festivities in Ireland were ex- “A lot of it depends on what panded after the Celtic Tiger, Irish identity, O’Conchubhair Maduro will do now that he’s a period of great economic said. not in Chavez’s shadow, be- growth in Ireland in the late “Just look at the interest in cause he’s been very loyal to 1990s, he said. the ND-Navy game in Dublin Chavez and has hidden his own “It used to be the case that last September and captured tendencies to demonstrate ab- the American celebrations in [the] coffee-table book solute loyalty,” Coppedge said. were much larger events than ‘Notre Dame’s Happy Returns: “Now that he doesn’t have to do the typical Mass, parade, din- Dublin, the Experience, the that, we’ll see what kind of per- ner in Ireland, but that changed Game,’” O’Conchubhair said. son he is. I expect he’s not a lib- during the Celtic Tiger,” “[Notre Dame] is in many ways eral democrat, but whether he’ll O’Conchubhair said. “After the pulse of Irish America.” be more open [to opposition] ... AP the Celtic Tiger, St. Patrick’s remains to be seen.” The family of Hugo Chaves stands by his casket in Carcaras, Venezu- ela, on March 6. The country declared seven days of mourning. Day became a weeklong festi- Contact Katie McCarthy at Coppedge said Maduro’s ini- val aimed at celebrating Irish [email protected] tial statements after the presi- “There are a lot of things for differently,” he said. “Obama’s dent’s death suggest he intends people to be unhappy about, statement was expressing hope to keep a short leash on opposi- and without Chavez to hold his for better democracy and stabil- Paid Advertisement tion, at least in the weeks lead- group together, some of these ity in Venezuela, so I think the ing up to the election. complaints may lead to divi- [United States] is going to be “There was a subtext that the sions,” he said. “Purchasing happy to talk and send out feel- opposition better behave itself, power has been declining, pub- ers to see whether relations can that this is not a time to cheer or lic services have been declining. be better.” call for radical change, it’s a time ... People are not happy with the The supply of oil from to remember our fallen leader,” extremely high crime rate.” Venezuela to the United States Coppedge said. “I think there’s Although the opposition is unlikely to be disrupted dur- a fear the opposition will try to stands to benefit from econom- ing the transition, Coppedge capitalize on the moment.” ic conditions, its most promi- said. The Venezuelan govern- nent leader does not appear to “Venezuela is not in a good ment announced an election be mounting a power grab. economic situation,” he said. will be called within 30 days, “The opposition will probably “It can’t afford to stop selling oil and Coppedge said he believes be behind Henrique Capriles to the [United States]. It makes Maduro, the candidate for Radonski, but he has exercised economic sense to sell to us be- Chavez’s socialist party, will some calming leadership,” cause we’re so close and have likely be the winner. Coppedge said. “He hasn’t been established relationships.” “If I were to place a bet right a polarizing leader and after If Maduro wins the election, now, I’d say Maduro will proba- Chavez’s death he expressed Coppedge said he is doubtful bly win, in part with the election solidarity with Chavez’s family.” relations will improve. coming so close after the death, While much is uncertain for “I think it depends on whether he’ll get the vote,” Coppedge the political future of Venezuela, Maduro, or whoever the presi- said. “A lot of Chavistas are out Coppedge said the change in dent [will be], is going to use the to prove their movement will leadership could present new same tactics as Chavez, which is not fall apart. ... I think they’ll opportunities for the country’s to demonize the [United States] be motivated to campaign hard relationship with the United to build support at home,” he and win.” States, which was strained un- said. “I think Maduro is cut While Maduro is the likely der the Chavez regime. from that mold.” victor, Coppedge believes the “The Obama administration opposition could have a sub- can act as though this can be a Contact John Cameron at stantial presence in the election. new opportunity to do things [email protected] 6 The observer | thursday, March 7, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com NEWS

Tuition Bear said Notre Dame par- redemptions to date than any Dame from generation to gen- Bear said the guarantee Continued from page 1 ticipates in the plan despite other institution, Bear said. eration in many families, and makes this investment a wise the financial risks to encourage This means more families use within that context there’s the move for any family in a posi- University of Notre Dame, families to be proactive in their their prepaid tuition certificates sense that this is a great plan, so tion to prepay tuition in this would pay that difference,” Bear efforts to pay for college. at Notre Dame than at any other let’s go ahead and invest in it so way. said. “Saving for college gives you institution included in the plan. our sons and daughters can also “Tuition here is about $42,000 To illustrate this point, Bear a resource as a family so when “Among the private colleges have that opportunity,” Bear a year, and most families don’t said if a family bought tuition your son or daughter is accept- [in the plan], we’ve had about said. have that to just shell out,” Bear at $10,000 and the school in- ed, you already have options 99 students who have turned The real value of the plan said. “What you can do here is creased it to $15,000 over time available for that child,” Bear in their certificates,” Bear said. comes from the fact that the in- put down say, $5,000 this year, while the investments only grew said. “It’s not just where your “Over these seven years [since vestment is completely guaran- so you would be buying 12 per- to $11,000, the University would child is admitted but also where 2006], that’s about 14 or 15 fam- teed, Bear said. cent of tuition, redeemable in assume the $4,000 difference. you can afford to send him or ilies per year who have taken “If our tuition goes up two, the future. “Hopefully, as Notre Dame, her. advantage of this benefit.” three, four, five percent every “Even if you’re just putting in we want to see that investment “We’d rather see you save pre- Bear attributes this success year, and you have a guaran- $200 now, maybe you’re giving grow to $15,000 as well so it’s a emptively, upfront, instead of partially to the financial aid of- teed investment like this, you up that brand new color TV, but win-win-win for everybody,” trying to manage loans on the fice’s work to publicize the op- can look at that and say ‘Well, it’s better to do that than to pay Bear said. “There are years back end,” he said. portunity to alumni and other my investment is going up two, the loans off in the future,” he when we’ve had growth and Notre Dame was one of the affiliated families, but also to three, four, five percent every said. we’ve come out even, but there original schools that signed the strong sense of community year,’” he said. “There’s no other are some years where we had to on to the plan when it be- around Notre Dame. guarantee like that out there, so Contact Ann Marie Jakubowski absorb that risk.” gan in 2006, and it has more “There’s that affinity to Notre it’s a very safe investment.” at [email protected]

and applies to every student in the graduating body and not just to religious people.” Kohn said if the University wanted a “famous” speaker, they should have sought a more relat- able figure. “For a school the caliber of Notre Dame, that has the name recognition of Notre Dame, I feel like we could have gotten some- one really exciting,” Kohn said. “I don’t know that Cardinal Dolan is as relevant to everyone as a different famous person would be.” Senior Colin Campbell said he understands there isn’t a speak- er who can please everyone, but he is personally excited by the University’s decision to give Dolan a platform from which many will hear him. “I hope Cardinal Dolan helps

AP us to understand the gifts that Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York and President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, will deliver the 2013 com- we have been given through our mencement address at Notre Dame. Seniors have varying opinions on the selection of Dolan. four years at Notre Dame and then provides motivation and us to use our [Notre Dame] de- “Cardinal Dolan is even one of style” and that it doesn’t alienate support as we carry those bless- Reaction grees to promote Catholic Social the people being talked about for non-religious students. ings with us and walk out of that Continued from page 1 Teaching and help the poor and Pope, showing the great impor- “I was disappointed, because football tunnel for the last time,” suffering.” tance he has worldwide in the I don’t really know much about Campbell said. she initially reacted negatively to Senior Katie Pryor said she is Catholic Church,” she said. him but I’m not Catholic or really the announcement because she excited to hear Dolan’s speech Seniors Julia Kohn and Rachel religious at all,” she said. “I just Contact Ann Marie Jakubowski doesn’t believe Dolan is the most because he is a prominent figure Chisausky said while Dolan is a hope [his speech] is very open at [email protected] relevant selection for the class. in both the Catholic Church and prominent leader, they are con- “I feel like this choice isn’t per- the world, as demonstrated by cerned the speech would be rele- Paid Advertisement fect for this moment,” Suarez his mention in Time Magazine’s vant only to students that identify said. “I was hoping Notre Dame list of the 100 Most Influential as conservative Catholics, leav- would use this opportunity to People of the World in 2012. ing others disappointed. kind of move the University for- “When I heard Cardinal Dolan “I took a moment to look him ward, and I think this might be would be the commencement up before I formed an opinion … setting us back a couple steps.” speaker, I was very pleased with and everything I’ve read seems Suarez said she hopes Dolan the decision,” Pryor said. “He is to indicate that he appears to will present an image of the not just another Cardinal but a have a political agenda rather Church that is relevant and acces- Cardinal that actually has a lot than just being a religious figure, sible to her and her classmates. of substance in his views and and I don’t agree with any of the “I hope he talks about Catholic beliefs and a lot of wonderful views that his agenda suggests,” Social Teaching because I think things to say.” Kohn said. “I just don’t know that’s one image of the Catholic With the ongoing discussions what he’s going to talk about Church that needs to be pro- about the next Pope, Pryor said that’s going to be that relevant to moted,” Suarez said. “I hope he Dolan is an “especially exciting” my beliefs and opinions.” makes a call to the graduating choice because he is a member of Chisausky said she hopes student body and encourages the Church hierarchy. Dolan’s speech is not “homily

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Call always becomes racialized Continued from page 1 when I walk in.” Sophomore Amanda Peña Murphy, a native of Gary, [Editor’s note: Peña is a col- Ind., spent two years at the umnist for The Observer] had Indiana Academy, a board- also experienced a wider ing school on Ball State range of diversity in the com- University’s campus in munity around her home in Muncie, Ind. His encoun- Los Angeles. She had never ters there with students of felt like a minority until ar- many different backgrounds riving on campus for fresh- enabled him to better an- man orientation, she said, swer his friends’ questions, and then she became very Murphy said. aware that her Mexican heri- “If I came to Notre Dame tage made her different. straight from Gary, [Ind.], “I got here, and I felt like this would have been a com- a minority,” Peña said. “I pletely different experience,” can’t really describe how that Murphy said. “I don’t know feels, you really just feel like that Notre Dame would’ve you stick out. From a racial been the place for me.” standpoint, [during fresh- man orientation] you notice

Singled out when the guys go to sing to SUZANNA PRATT | The Observer the girls, they don’t serenade Some moments in Murphy’s Junior Denver Lobo said he is very aware of the cultural differences between the Notre Dame community college career have been the minority girls. and his home in Kuwait, but he enjoys the unique dynamic the situation creates. stark reminders of racial “At first I wondered if it was prejudice, he said. When a my weight, if it was because Lobo said he loved meeting about their lives helped her “I would tell my [freshman friend discovered some of his I’m brown or if it was because people at Notre Dame from to begin to settle in at Notre self] to stand up, to say some- food was missing and decid- I’m not outgoing enough different cultures and shar- Dame, Jia said. thing, because those things ed to find out who had taken — you get really self-con- ing information about his “I tried to watch more TV aren’t okay,” Peña said. “I it, Murphy remembered his scious and try to assess why home. with them so I would know know that if I talk to someone shock at another student’s people view you a certain “When I meet a person what their daily lives are like I can touch them personally, response. way and why other people are from a different culture, I and what they did in their but I don’t know if these peo- “When he asked who ate indifferent [to you] because love to learn more about their spare time, so we had more ple at the top levels can be his stuff, I said I didn’t do they don’t know how to inter- culture [and] I love allowing talking points and something effective at making changes it,” Murphy said. “Then he act with you.” people to ask questions about to share,” Jia said. “There are unless they personally talk to asked the kid who actually While walking to the my own,” Lobo said. “I love it more Chinese Festivals that students — changing it at the ate it, and he said, ‘I didn’t College HAS Issues presen- and completely eat it up. they don’t have, and I will ex- ground level first is the most do it, I’m not the black kid in tation with some friends she “I know I’m a minority here plain to them what a spring important thing.” the room.’ I looked around met during Spring Visitation but there’s not one time I felt festival is and what we eat for Empowering minority stu- thinking there had to be an- Weekend who were also mi- that was a downside to me,” that — I feel like it’s a two- dents from Day One to ad- other black kid in the room, norities, Peña said she was Lobo said. “I always felt it way experience.” dress discrimination will he can’t be talking about me shocked by a passing remark was an upside because people Lobo said continually en- allow them to alleviate the because I wouldn’t take any- directed her way. were more interested and in- gaging in these conversations pressure on themselves to thing, I always ask first. “One of my black friends quisitive about my different helps to bring the focus deep- educate their peers about “This wasn’t [because I was walking with a white culture and I’m more than er than racial differences. their culture, Peña said. went] in there and took stuff girl, and they came up to us willing to tell them about it.” “When you keep a conver- “If we were told the first all the time. This was ‘Oh, and as I said hi to them, the Though she wanted to en- sation going, it [shows] two week of school that race is Demetrius is the only black [white] girl just stared at us,” gage her peers in conversa- levels of diversity,” Lobo said. an issue here, that these are kid in the room so he has to Peña said. “Then she just tion, sophomore Secelia Jia “One is the racial, ethnic lev- things students feel but we stared at us and in this sar- said she struggled to find el and then there is the deep- want you to know that you castic tone looked at us, kind common threads connecting er level of diversity where can talk to any person about of smiled and said, ‘Oh you her Chinese home to the lives you’re thinking at different these things even if it’s not “It’s almost like guys are minorities, right?’ of her American peers. capacities and that’s when I racial discrimination, even they practice their … My [black] friend sarcas- “I didn’t know what to talk think people could care less if it’s just because someone black jokes on tically replied, ‘No we’re about with the girls in my looked at you a certain way Caucasian.’ And she said, dorm [during freshman ori- and you wonder, ‘Was it be- me to see if they ‘Oh, I’m a sophomore and I entation],” Jia said. “They “I know that if I cause I’m brown?,’ even if it’s can say them in can say these things.’ would start a conversation talk to someone not to get someone in trouble mixed company ... “That was my first im- and when I say I’m from I can touch them — say something.” the conversation pression of people [at Notre China the conversation just If his Keenan Hall peers Dame.]” stopped. They didn’t relate personally, but had spoken on his behalf in always becomes themselves to a country far I don’t know if uncomfortable situations, racialized when I A new culture, a new away, they don’t know much these people at the Murphy said he would have walk in.” conversation about it or how to continue top levels can be felt more at home in this Junior Denver Lobo joked the conversation. That’s the community. Demetrius Murphy with his roommates upon biggest problem I faced when effective at making “It would have completely sophomore arriving to Notre Dame that I came here, because I didn’t changes unless changed the dynamics of his first impression of the know too much about this they personally the situation if someone had campus and freshman ori- country and its different re- talk to students come to my defense or even entation was distinctly simi- gions and places.” just asked him if that was be the thief.’” lar to the world portrayed in Jia said she found Notre — changing it at really how he felt,” Murphy Murphy said he responded “American Pie,” he said. But Dame’s Catholic character the ground level said. by telling that student ex- as the antics of Frosh-O sub- an added challenge in a new first is the most As a minority student, actly why his accusation was sided, Lobo said he was excit- place. important thing.” Murphy and others face chal- groundless and why he found ed by the chance to immerse “I knew I was going to have lenges at Notre Dame — from it offensive to be singled out. himself in a culture less re- a culture shock,” Jia said. Amanda Peña unknowing and unconscious “I also told him that an- strictive than in his home, “I am an international stu- sophomore prejudice to stereotyping. other thing I don’t like is that Kuwait. dent from China and I’m not But he still said he is grateful every time I’m around, the “Kuwait was a lot more Catholic, I don’t have any re- to attend Notre Dame. conversation has to be about conservative … The real rea- ligion. It was definitely frus- about your ethnicity, your “I can paint this p–icture black people,” Murphy said. son for shifting from Kuwait trating at the beginning, but color, your race — it’s about [of Notre Dame] very posi- “It’s almost like they prac- to the freedom of America it got better as I learned more the thought process.” tively, and not be lying,” tice their black jokes on me was the glass ceiling you hit about [American] culture. I Murphy said. “But I can to see if they can say them when you’re in a business,” feel like I tried to learn more Finding a home also tell you it was a struggle in mixed company, like they Lobo said. “You can only about the culture here, and Peña said she also believes and it’s a struggle to go to save up all the weird ques- go up to a certain point and that [while I] did that [my encouraging personal con- Notre Dame and be a diverse tions [about black culture] then you have to be Arab or hall mates] learned about versation between students student.” they’ve ever wanted to ask Kuwaiti to move forward, but what I did as I grew up too.” will help to institute a change in life for when I walk into [in America] if you’re good Sharing her life with her in racial attitudes at Notre Contact Nicole Michels at the room — the conversation you go forward.” hall mates and learning more Dame. [email protected] 8 The observer | thursday, March 7, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com Inside Column Spirituality in the in-between Jersey some people practice no religion at all. should still be growing and chang- Bianca Almada People asked me about my religion for ing. They should keep in mind their The In-Between Time the first time and I had to figure out upbringings and previous influences, disaster how to answer them. After all, how drawing on them and identifying their As most people involved with this meaningful can life be if you cannot truths. However, they should also Catholic university know, the Catholic even explain your own actions? You be open to new opinions, ideas and Jack Hefferon Church is currently in the liturgical cannot go through life simply going points of view. This is the time to ex- Sports Writer season of Lent. This fact is impos- through the motions because you plore spirituality and to discover what sible to miss on this campus, as the become empty and purposeless. works on the individual level. There is It’s been a tough year to be a Notre Dame combination of ashes displayed on I did not come out of this experience so much more to it than teaching from fan, let me tell you. student’s foreheads Feb. 13, the dining as a hard-core Bible-thumper. In fact, parents, individual experiences and We’ve been complaining about our sports halls’ not serving meat on Fridays and I discovered multiple Church posi- strict dogma. There is much to learn teams since nearly their inception, dating the commonly-heard phrase, “I can’t tions with which I disagreed. Why are from people of different backgrounds back to the days of Knute Rockne — who did eat that, I gave it up for Lent,” make it homosexuals denied marriage rights? and from new life experiences. way too much of that newfangled forward- pretty obvious. Why are devoted, capable women I admit to being far from the perfect passing business. Like many Notre Dame students, I prohibited from leadership roles as Catholic. I go to Mass when I am not I don’t even know why we hired that for- have been Catholic for my entire life. priests? Why are teachings regard- bogged down with homework, I do not eigner in the first place — I heard Jebediah I was baptized at my local church as ing birth control so old-fashionably agree with every Church position and Saban and Ezekiel Gruden were both a baby, taken to Mass with my family strict? However, I also discovered the I accidently ate popcorn even though available. every Sunday and enrolled in Catholic things about the faith that I greatly I gave it up for Lent. However, I also But this year, there just hasn’t been much school since kindergarten. My parents appreciated. I came to truly value the admit that this is my in-between time material to feast on. Our football team went taught me the Ten Commandments, existence of God, the importance of and that I am still trying to figure out 12-0. Hockey, women’s basketball, men’s read to me from a children’s Bible spirituality and the necessity of sim- what works for me. lacrosse, men’s soccer and fencing are all and made sure I went to catechism. ple practices such as prayer and con- The challenge for this Lent and for top-10 squads, and countless other awards, Therefore, this season of fasting, fession. I am still working to figure out always is to keep an open mind when rankings and titles have rolled in. almsgiving and repentance is noth- the absolute best way to incorporate it comes to spirituality. It is realizing It’s disgusting. ing new or unfamiliar. Growing up, I spirituality into my everyday life, and its importance in college life and re- As of last week, all we had left was Manti never questioned any of it. For a very it is often difficult to do so. maining receptive to the many dif- Te’o’s 40-time and the egregious removal long time, I just assumed everyone Children often just accept at face ferent ways it can find a place in our of flank steak night from the dining hall — was Catholic and it was the only logi- value the beliefs of their parents and lives. which is another column for another day. cal lifestyle choice. Religion was just communities. College, however, is Times were desperate. something I always did. I didn’t know the time to look critically at those be- Bianca Almada is a freshman residing But then, Adidas unveiled its new designs of any other way. liefs and then decide for oneself what in Cavanaugh Hall. She is studying for Notre Dame basketball uniforms, and Of course, this little bubble of ig- one genuinely believes. It is the in- English, Spanish and journalism. She can I know they were made with us in mind. norance did not stay intact forever. I between time — a period of shifting be contacted at [email protected] They’re so easy to hate that there’s no way was exposed to reality in high school from an outwardly structured lifestyle The views expressed in this column are they were actually trying. — a reality in which people practice to an independently decided one. The those of the author and not necessarily The tops are some kind of soft, radioactive many different religions and in which beliefs and values of college students those of The Observer. pastel color that resembles mint green — which is really an insult to mints and green editorial cartoon things everywhere. The shoulders have some kind of sparkly, fluorescent straps over them that can’t quite decide if they’re wrap- ping paper or aluminum foil. And if there weren’t enough green crazi- ness going on, the jerseys are made of 60 per- cent recycled materials — which, I suppose, explains the wrapping paper/foil. I just feel bad for the Adidas intern who had to dive through a dumpster to get the materials. The shorts, to their credit, find a way to be even worse. They combine the mint from the jersey top with various other shades of vomit-colored — and vomit-inducing — green to form some kind of zebra-print cam- ouflage (in case the Big East Tournament is moved from Madison Square Garden to the Amazon.) The socks and shoes carry out the same look, except they then seem like they were attacked by highlighter-wielding kindergarteners. Sure, Digger Phelps did something similar with his teams in the seventies, but I believe even he wouldn’t ever go for the “Shamrock Shakes” the teams will be wearing next week. The letters are too small and too high. Quote of the day They might even come with sleeves, which is no way to gain respect on a basketball court. You can bet Ara Parseghian never would “The wisest mind has something yet to learn.” Follow us on Twitter. have let this happen. Sorry, I’ve got more, but it’s past my bed- @ObserverViewpnt time. So thanks, Adidas, a hater has gotta hate. If you need me, I’ll be back at NDNation. George Santayana Philosopher Contact Jack Hefferon at [email protected] The views expressed in the Inside Column are those of the author and not Submit a Letter to the Editor | Email [email protected] necessarily those of The Observer. The observer | thursday, March 7, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com 9 Nice to ‘meet’ you

Two weekends ago at a party, I was approached by a me, my friends or other students questions like these. Amanda Pena male Caucasian student and asked, “Are you Asian?” Frequent conversations with students of color have The Bubble Asian? I never heard that one before. He justified his proven this. question by pointing out how my eyeliner made my For what it’s worth, I know this guy did not have any It is human nature to make immediate judgments eyes appear “squinted.” ill intentions about this conversation. Most people about the people you first meet. You draw from their After telling him “no,” he said, “Well you must be might not even think it was that big of a deal. In fact, exterior makeup to quickly decide what kind of person Thai, right?” Again I told him “no.” I didn’t think it was at first until I had a chance to re- you are interacting with and whether your interaction “Then what are you?” he inquired. I am numb to flect on it. It’s just such an awkward and unexpected should cease or continue. Are they smiling? “Yes, so that question now — I am asked this often — so it thing; you choose to just roll with the punches instead they’re probably friendly.” Are they talkative? “Not re- wasn’t difficult to respond, I“ ’m Mexican.” of assessing the ignorance of the situation. The after- ally, so they might just be shy.” However, for minority “Really,” he excitedly announced. “So what part of math of a conversation like this, though, can usually students there can sometimes be a level of uncertain- Mexico are you from? You speak Spanish, right?” evoke a series of introspective questions and feel- ty and heightened awareness during these introduc- “No, I don’t, actually.” ings of self-consciousness about why you can’t seem tions. This is especially true at Notre Dame. He proceeded by saying, “Well, that’s weird. Are to make genuine connections with your peers. My To clarify, I am not suggesting all minority students your parents immigrants? Or how did you get here?” I first thought has never been,“Maybe it’s because I’m always have uncomfortable encounters; many have then explained to him my grandparents immigrated Mexican.” It’s usually, “Do I talk too much? Am I that formed diverse friend groups and relationships in the here and my parents were the first of their siblings to boring? Maybe I should have gone with the heels.” Notre Dame community, including myself. But minus be born in the United States. It’s really hard to understand why I can’t fit in with the brown sugar, my churro-colored skin tone (no “Are they still illegal then?” he asked. the rest of this “family” Notre Dame is glorified as Mexican pun intended), curves and thick black hair “No, they earned their citizenship shortly after im- being, but when people ask me for guacamole recipes make it challenging to blend in among most of my migrating.” I replied. or make jokes about why I pick up the litter someone peers. Surprisingly, though, that isn’t what makes me “Oh, cool. Well it was nice to meet you, Amanda” he else left behind, it’s easier to blame this discomfort on feel like a minority sometimes. replied before leaving to join a circle of other students. ignorance and cultural insensitivity. Most people here My upbringing in southeastern Los Angeles exposed Nice to meet me? How did he meet me? He knows have seldom taken the time to learn more about me, me to a world of gangs, drugs and low-skilled, low- nothing about me. He doesn’t know I wasn’t taught so I tend to embrace the role as their token Mexican wage jobs. Yet here I am, a member of the Fighting Spanish because my oldest sister’s learning dis- friend. I am hopeful, however, that the Notre Dame Irish at the prestigious University of Notre Dame. ability prevented her from learning both English community will come to appreciate the individuality Back home they’re cheering for me; they’re living and Spanish. He didn’t know I don’t identify heavily of each of its students — minority or not. vicariously through me and placing the pressures of with my Mexican heritage because my family is very paving the way for Latinos on me. But I don’t think Americanized. He never asked what my major was, Amanda Pena is a sophomore sustainable there are many students here who know that about what I like to do in my spare time or what dorm I live development studies major with a poverty studies me, largely because few people have taken the time in. He made ethnic assumptions about me after I ex- minor. She can be contacted at [email protected] to get to know me and understand the challenges and plained where the brown tint of my skin color came The views expressed in this column are those of the pressures that have shaped my identity. from, and sadly he isn’t the first person to have asked author and not necessarily those of The Observer. Mr. Crummett’s cookies relationship. As I actually state, philosophy have to be paying attention in class. Socrates Christopher Damian is concerned with the “meaning and ultimate never had a problem with this. One might argue Ideas of a University foundation of human, personal and social exis- this was part of what made him a philosopher. It tence.” This is one reason why non-Catholics are is said Plato’s Academy had a sign over the door. Socrates was killed on charges of corrupting so important to the University. In our search for Perhaps we should get one of these for Malloy the youth. Dustin Crummett’s recent letter to meaning, they keep us Catholics from taking for Hall. It read, “Let no one ignorant of sugar enter the editor (“Appreciating philosophy,” Mar. 3) granted what we sometimes presume to be self- here.” reminds us of the dangers of being a philoso- evident truths. Further, Mr. Crummett fails to take note of pher in the past. He suggests “things haven’t I do criticize many philosophy courses for be- one significant difference between his situation changed.” Perhaps not. ing boring. Mr. Crummett suggests perhaps this and that of Socrates. When Socrates died, his I’d like to charge him with corrupting my is just the selection of subject matter, that people teachings were remembered. For many students, words. Mr. Crummett claims my idea of an intro- have “different tastes” in philosophy. People may after they pass, what their professors had to say ductory philosophy class is a kind of “souped-up have different tastes, but most students have will be tossed out like sugarless sugar cookies. Catechism” class. But I have little patience for little taste for the bland. I once made sugar cook- those who would substitute the Catechism for ies for some students and forgot the sugar. They Christopher Damian is a senior studying philosophy. philosophy or even theology. Philosophy is not decided they’d rather skip dessert. He can be contacted at [email protected] the same thing as the teachings of the Catholic Philosophy professors could try to teach stu- The views expressed in this column are those of the Church, though the two have a rather interesting dents to do otherwise, but their students would author and not necessarily those of The Observer. 10 The observer | thursday, March 7, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com

Swedish House Mafia Playlist

As you head out to the beach for a sunny spring break, take this playlist with you from Swedish House Mafia’s set at the United Center on Feb. 20, 2013. It’ll be sure to get you pumped and ready for all your warm-weather partying.

“Greyhound” connection to McCullers really Trausch’s portraits are mainly 01 Swedish House Mafia By EMILIE TERHAAR Scene Writer hit me. The photo is the clos- of children, teens or the elderly. est to happiness the collec- In “Jose Brothers 2009,” Trausch Get to the Snite as soon as tion gets. It has a girl, caught reflects a changing South in “Ran Tam Tam” you can. March 10 will signal in the midst of puberty, as a what I interpreted as an attempt 02 Alex Guesta vs Stefano Pain the closing of the museum’s focal point amongst blurry to capture migrant workers. exhibit “Touching Ground: surroundings. She stares into Other images are slightly ter- Finding the American South.” the camera and into the eyes rifying. The little bits of terror Attending high school in an of anyone viewing the photo. that sneak in and subside into “Teasing Mr. Charlie/Nothing But Love/Lights” upper-middle-class suburb of Her skinny body is held taut, as melancholy fit with a read- 03 Swedish House Mafia New York City has taught me if only for a moment before she ing of Trausch’s McCullers- that the hipster kind loves po- turns around or walks off. Her esque style. In “Bailey’s” and laroids. This exhibit is literally mouth is closed, but her lips “Maxine” we get hints of devi- “Wakanda” a whole two rooms of gigantic, are pressed up just the tiniest ance. “Maxine” almost seemed 04 Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike mournful, heartbreakingly bit in the corners into a smirk, to not belong in the collection; honest polaroids. They are the as if she’s holding onto a smile it’s an image of a woman’s lap size of posters — 20 x 24 inches and refusing it time or space with a gun resting in her hand “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger/Leave The World Behind” — each artful, iconic and one on her face. on top of her naked, brown 05 of a kind. Virginia’s unending gaze thigh. The picture looked right Swedish House Mafia Photographer Jennifer struck me down and I could out of a Coen brothers’ movie. Trausch used one of Polaroid’s not help but see McCullers’ “Bailey’s” was terrifying in five hand-built 1970s monster Mick from her first novel “The a different way. It was one of “Clash” 240-pound cameras and spent Heart is a Lonely Hunter.” Re- the few nighttime pictures and 06 Alesso five years trucking it around examining Trausch’s collec- seemed to show a gangster, but the rural south, snapping pho- tion in the light of a McCullers’ the only sign he was a gangster tos of Southern people doing novel expressed in photo- was the ill-fitting flash of the Southern things. Some of the graphs opened my eyes to the car he was driving and the be- “Antidote” photos are still shots of a dilap- temporal face of the South yond-ominous glint in his eye. 07 Knife Party idated home, hidden swamp, being displayed. It was clear I’ve only mentioned a few listless child, or sad old man; Trausch was avoiding show- of the 40-something photos others are quite moving — ing some more modern addi- in the exhibit. It is definitely “Here We Go” swooshes of motion, ritual tions to Southern culture and worth a visit, even if you are 08 Swedish House Mafia and habit. People are working was instead trying to highlight not into photography, Carson at a diner, eating at a fair and the still existent, but perhaps McCullers or the South. If watching wrestling matches. slowly dying, blue-collar cul- you have 10 minutes to wait They’re all incredibly stark, ture. She has photographs around in O’Shag, stop in and “Calling (Losing My Mind)” bare-bones shots. from dances, fairs, auctions, take a look. The pictures will 09 Sebastian Ingrosso & Alesso The collection showed bars, diners and junk shops stay with you. But be quick, the Southern life like a Carson but avoids other perhaps exhibit ends Sunday! McCullers’ novel set in the equally intrinsically Southern “Epic ” modern day. Looking at images that might involve fast Contact Emilie Terhaar at 10 Sandro Silva & Quintino “Virginia 2006” was when the food, or NASCAR or Walmart. [email protected]

“In My Mind (Axwell Remix)” 11 Ivan Gough & Feenixpawl

“In the Air (Axwell Remix)” 12 TV Rock ft. Rudy

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By WILLIAM NEAL to the only logical next step: They commit a series of con- girls thought, “Well, I’m sold on this guy!” after that well- Scene Writer venience store robberies to pay for their trip. The plan structured statement because they proceed to join his goes off without a hitch, of course, and now the girls are crew and take their spring-break adventure to the next I don’t know about you, but I have been waiting years ready for the time of their lives down in Miami. Here, the level. James Franco clearly makes an impact on the girls for a quality spring-break movie adventure. I’ve also been four girls spend the remainder of the trailer (and prob- when he says “I knew y’all was special from the first time waiting for a select few Disney Channel stars to finally ably the film) in their neon bikinis and proceed to party I seen you. Now let’s make some trouble now,” because take on a role to prove themselves as legitimate actors. like there’s no tomorrow. We soon meet a rapper named the second half of the trailer focuses on all five of them But more importantly, I’ve been waiting for James Franco Alien (James Franco) who announces to the massive getting involved with drugs, theft, guns and more slow- to take on an acting gig that would turn him into a wan- crowds of drunken teens how “spring break can change motion dancing to dubstep. (Also, someone keeps whis- nabe, low-life gangster/rapper (silver grill and cornrows you” and, my personal favorite line of his, “bikinis and pering “spring break” repeatedly through the trailer.) included, of course). After witnessing the international big booties, y’all, that’s what life is all about,” a truly in- I couldn’t tell what was happening towards the end, red-band trailer for “Spring Breakers,” I immediately spiring moral for the film from Mr. Alien. After this wild but clearly, these girls turn into legitimate criminals realized my prayers were answered. So, what is “Spring montage of smoking, swimming and jumping in slow who enjoy frequenting black-light clubs and traveling by Breakers” and why should you care? To put it simply, it motion to dubstep, the girls get themselves into trouble speedboat. Sounds like the typical lineup of traditional will clearly be the greatest spring-break-themed movie of as we cut to the four girls arrested and then in front of a spring-break activities. So let’s run through the many all time (a tough competition). judge (still in bikinis). amazing aspects of this upcoming film: We have former From the start of the trailer, we find four quality-named Well, that’s it for their spring-break adventure, right? Disney Channel stars shooting guns in bikinis, James girls, Candy (Vanessa Hudgens), Faith (Selena Gomez), Wrong. For some reason, Alien has taken a liking to Franco in the role he was born to play and, most impor- Cotty (Rachel Korine) and Brit (Ashley Benson), who are these girls and bails them out of jail. You would think a tantly, it’s scored by Skrillex. What more could a sane per- tired of their “boring” college lives and want nothing creepy guy, who the girls have never been introduced son ask for? “Spring Breakers” opens everywhere March more than the ultimate spring-break adventure. That’s a to, with terrible cornrows, a Hawaiian shirt and a gun 2. Spring break forever, y’all. storyline we can all relate to, right? Well, sadly, these girls would scare them off. But James Franco comforts them don’t have the money to go down to Florida, so they resort by saying, “Come on, y’all, don’t be ‘spicious.” Clearly, the Contact William Neal at [email protected]

By WILLIAM NEAL leads to a series of progressively shocking and un- reflect on their lives and how they’ve changed Scene Writer realistic events that put our main characters in since the good ol’ days of high school, leading to danger. Yeah, it’s the same formula, but you can’t some moments of vulnerability and growth. The Coming from the directorial debut of duo Jon accuse writers of ripping off their own work, espe- issues with this film don’t come from the wild, un- Lucas and Scott Moore, the writers behind “The cially when it’s not a bad movie. realistic antics (releasing a wild buffalo, repeated- Hangover” (Parts I and II) and “The Change- Look at Judd Apatow. Have you noticed all his ly throwing Jeff Chang off buildings), but from the Up,” “21 and Over” delivers exactly what many films revolve around adults that need to grow up forced romance arc. It becomes painfully obvious of you were expecting: a college version of “The and accept their responsibilities (“Knocked Up,” that Lucas and Moore don’t know how to write dia- Hangover.” But this is not necessarily a negative. “40-Year-Old Virgin,” “Funny People,” “This is logue for women, not to mention that the romantic What I found from this film was a story that, while 40”)? When a writer finds a concept that works, interest Nicole (Sarah Wright) delivers a stale and certainly familiar and overdone, delivers solid they’re going to find ways to continue to roll with annoying performance that results in a pairing we moments of character development among a fre- it, and that’s not always a bad thing. “21 and Over” just don’t care about. quent string of laughs. While this “wild night” may be familiar and barely qualify as a realistic “21 and Over” isn’t a fantastic film and won’t be movie doesn’t come close to topping some others look into college life, but audiences will attend for everyone, but it delivers in what it’s supposed to in the category, like “Superbad,” it certainly suc- this film for the laughs and not for a quality story. do: make you laugh. This is a film that doesn’t take ceeds over the likes of “Project X.” While the movie consistently delivers shock value itself seriously. If you’re a fan of the “wild night” When I say this film is the college version of for the sake of shock value and features every ex- genre, I’m sure you’ll find the ride enjoyable. “The Hangover,” that is by no means an exaggera- pected cliché from ludicrous inebriation levels, tion. Both films begin with the main characters in foul language, car chases and gunplay, this film Contact William Neal at wneal @nd.edu a moment of crisis followed by a flashback story will make you laugh. to explain how they ended up in this predicament The main cast of characters, including Casey (whether it’s our leading characters stuck in the (Skylar Astin from “Pitch Perfect”), Miller (Miles “21 and Over” Nevada desert or strolling a college campus wear- Teller from “Footloose”) and Jeff Chang (Justin ing nothing but socks). This leads to the main sto- Chon from “Twilight”), are as obnoxious and ridic- Directed by Jon Lucas and ry involving a guy with a major life decision in his ulous as you’d expect from a modern-day college Scott Moore near future (whether it’s Doug getting married or comedy, but they deliver successfully-comedic Superbad, The Hangover Jeff Chang being interviewed for medical school). performances and play well off one another. Their If you like: Despite their responsibilities, both characters fast-paced banter results in some of the funniest will be convinced to join their friends for one wild moments of the film. While you get what you ex- evening (whether it’s for a bachelor party or a 21st pect from a binge comedy like “21 and Over,” what’s birthday). Soon, the night takes a drastic turn and surprising are the moments when the characters 12 The observer | thursday, March 7, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com Classifieds

Sports Authority ND Softball Peyton shines on Team rides streak into break

By LAURA COLETTI and off the field Sports Writer

playoff games over the years. The Irish carry an eight-game Brian Hartnett But people tend to forget that win streak into spring break as Sports Writer without Manning, the Colts they prepare to travel to Arizona would probably be about as and California. Editor’s note: This is the 10th relevant as, say, the Jaguars. In Notre Dame (12-5) will first head in a 12-part series discussing 2006, he won the Super Bowl to Tempe, Ariz. for the Arizona the defining sportsman (or despite playing on a team that State Diamond Devil Invitational woman) of this century. In this allowed 5.33 rushing yards per beginning Saturday. The squad installment, Brian Hartnett attempt, the seventh-worst will face UC Davis, New Mexico argues for Peyton Manning. figure in NFL history. State and No. 3 Arizona State. Join the discussion on Twitter by For further evidence, look at The Irish will then travel to using #DefiningSportsman. how drastically Indy’s fortunes Fullerton, Calif., for the Judi turned when Manning sat out Garman Classic where they will He was born into football the 2011 season with a severe face Cal State Fullerton and No. SARAH O’CONNOR | The Observer royalty, the son of a prominent neck injury. The Colts went 16 Arizona on March 13 and 14, re- Irish sophomore infielder Jenna Simon swings at a pitch during Notre quarterback. He grew up toss- from a 10-6 playoff squad the spectively. The team will conclude Dame’s 9-3 victory over St. John’s on May 11, 2012. ing the pigskin in the backyard year before to a 2-14 team that the break at the UC Riverside with his younger brother, now a finished with the worst record Tournament in Riverside, Calif., fundamentals and getting a little well,” Buntin said. “One through two-time Super Bowl-winning in the league. on March 15 and 16 when they better each practice,” she said. nine in the lineup did their job at quarterback. Although Manning departed will take on Northern Illinois and Timely hitting has been impor- the plate.” But it’s what Peyton Manning Indianapolis after that sea- Iona. tant for the Irish and helped gar- Although the Irish have enjoyed has done on his own accord son, he moved out to Denver Senior catcher and captain Amy ner sophomore outfielder Emilee recent success, Buntin said the that truly sets him apart from and helped lift the Broncos Buntin said Notre Dame hopes its Koerner her second-straight Big squad has stayed level-headed the all-time great quarterbacks to the top spot in the AFC, si- streak will continue during the East honor of the season. After be- and concentrated on keeping and best players to ever suit up lencing any doubts about his break. ing named to the Big East Honor their play consistent. in the NFL. potentially career-threatening “Going undefeated last week- Roll last week, Koerner earned “Our mentality for this week From the beginning, neck injury with a campaign end was huge for our momentum Big East Player of the Week for hasn’’t changed,” she said. “We Manning seemed destined to that earned him the title of rolling into spring break,” she said. her performance at last week- are taking one game at a time this be a quarterback. He grew up in Comeback Player of the Year. “We will be playing some good end’s Diamond 9 Citrus Classic in week and focusing on one oppo- New Orleans under the watch- Even at the age of 36, Manning competition [over the break].” Kissimmee, Fla. nent at a time. If we stay focused ful eye of his father Archie, a still has enough infectious Since the team has been solid Koerner batted .500 over the on playing Notre Dame softball, former star for Ole Miss and the enthusiasm and energy to con- lately, Buntin said the Irish have weekend, going 6-for-12 during the rest will take care of itself.” Saints. Although he rebelled vince everyone he is nowhere not been concentrating on any- four Irish victories. She kicked off The Irish will open their West against his pop by choosing to close to finished. thing too specific at practice but the weekend by going 3-for-3 with Coast trip against UC Davis on attend Tennessee, he had a stel- But, as good as Manning is on rather are aiming to maintain a double, triple and grand slam Saturday at 9 a.m. in Tempe, Ariz lar college career and followed the field, it is his actions off the their consistently high level of in Notre Dame’s 14-3 win over it up by being selected first field that help earn him the title play. Boston College on March 2. Contact Laura Coletti at in the 1998 NFL draft by the of a true “sportsman.” “We’re just focusing on the “Last weekend we hit especially [email protected] Indianapolis Colts. He has set the bar for other Few teams have ever made athletes in terms of marketing Track and Field a better pick. In just a few and promotion. Manning is one years, Manning transformed of the few athletes who could the Colts, a team best known just as easily find a home on the for sneaking away from big screen and actually seems Irish head to championships Baltimore, into one of the NFL’s to enjoy being a pitchman — powerhouses. he’s been in some memorable By COLE SCHIETINGER Not to be outdone, the Irish For the women, senior Rebecca He did it through his explo- spots for DirecTV, MasterCard Sports Writer men have also had strong show- Tracy will look to build on her sive arm and his precise com- and Buick, among others. ings, as they finished second school record of 4:33.53 in the mand of the team’s no-huddle Equally important, he’s also To wrap up an outstanding in the Big East championships. mile, which ranks sixth nation- offense. He did it by forming managed to remain scandal- year, Notre Dame will head to Sophomore Chris Geisting had ally. Sophomore Jade Barber also a strong rapport with receiv- free in an era during which Fayetteville, Ark. this week- an especially strong meet at the won her event last week, finish- ers like Marvin Harrison and nearly all the top athletes seem end for the NCAA Indoor Track Notre Dame-hosted Alex Wilson ing the 60-meter hurdles in only Reggie Wayne, who he helped to make the tabloid pages and Field championships. After Invitational, as he set a school 8.13 seconds, for another school make into household names. as often as the sports pages. three-peats by the Florida men’s record of his own in the men’s record. He did it by being an ironman Married to his college sweet- team and the Oregon women’s 400-meter. In addition to those runners, and starting his first 227 career heart since the early days of his team, Notre Dame will try to In Fayetteville, Giesting will be women’s teams for the 4x400- games, which puts him behind career, he’s gained notice for break out as an underdog and get one of several Irish stars compet- meter relay and the women dis- only Brett Favre’s incredible his classy gestures. Manning their first indoor track and field ing. Junior Parick Feeny will be tance medley will run. In the streak of 321 consecutive starts. supported his younger brother championship. competing alongside Giesting. distance medley, look out for sis- While helping transform the Eli as the Giants won two Super Over the past month, the Like Giesting, Feeney will face ters, junior Alexa and freshman Colts, Manning put up stats Bowls and he congratulated Ray Notre Dame women’s team has off in a field of 16 for the men’s Danielle Aragon, who are part of most NFL quarterbacks could Lewis after the Ravens topped been great, winning the Big 400-meter championship. a fifth-ranked team for the event. only dream of. He’s thrown for the Broncos in last season’s NFL East championships and even Only Florida and Pittsburgh The NCAA Indoor Track and more than 4,000 yards in all playoffs. setting three school records in have two runners in this event, Field championships will take but two of his 14 seasons, never Whether you support him or the 60-meter hurdles, mile, and with each of their slower runners place this Friday and Saturday, thrown fewer than 26 touch- not, it’s hard not to admire how 4x400-meter relay at last week- turning in slower times than March 8 and 9, in Fayetteville, downs in a season, passed for Manning goes about his busi- end’s Alex Wilson Invitational. both Giesting and Feeney, who Ark. a then-record 49 touchdown ness and achieves success while After these two strong showings, have run the event in 46.05 and passes in 2004 and has a career still remaining down-to-earth. the Irish girls have cracked the 46.12 seconds, or sixth and ninth Contact Cole Schietinger at completion percentage of 65.2 With his combination of im- top 25, coming in at 17 this week. in the field, respectively. [email protected] percent. He has plenty of hard- mense skill and endearing per- ware to show for these efforts — sonality, he’s exemplified the The Observer accepts classifieds every business day from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Notre Dame office, he’s won four MVPs, more than best sports has to offer. For that, 024 South Dining Hall. Deadline for next-day classifieds is 3 p.m. All classifieds must be prepaid. The charge is 5 cents per character per day, including all spaces. The Observer reserves the right to edit any other player in NFL history. he is worthy of the title “defin- all classifieds for content without issuing refunds. Yes, critics will gripe about ing sportsman.” Manning’s lack of other hard- ware, most notably multiple Contact Brian Hartnett at For Sale Personal needs confidential support or as- Super Bowl rings. Despite [email protected] sistance, please call Ann Whitall playing for several excellent The views expressed in this 110 E. Pokagon, Large home near UNPLANNED PREGNANCY? at 1-0084 or Karen Kennedy at Indianapolis teams, he’s only Sports Authority are those of the ND. 574-277-3910 ask for Jackie Don’t go it alone. Notre Dame has 1-5550. For more information, visit won one Super Bowl and has author and not necessarily those many resources in place to assist ND’s website at: http://pregnancy- struggled in several important of The Observer. you. If you or someone you love [email protected] Sports ndsmcobserver.com | thursday, March 7, 2013 | The Observer 13

ND Women’s Tennis Men’S TEnnis Irish travel south for matches ND prepares for

By VICKY JACOBSEN (8-3) in Birmingham, Ala., year, so it’ll be a match that two days later. Louderback will end up a rivalry.” outdoor play Sports Writer said the Blazers are still some- Georgia Tech has gone 4-3 The No. 15 Irish are heading thing of a mystery to the Irish since losing to the Irish, and south for spring break, to take as this will be the teams’ first they haven’t dropped a match on No. 9 Georgia, UAB and meeting. UAB opened the sea- point in its last two match- Georgia Tech during their trip son with four-straight wins es against North Texas and to warmer climates. and have now won two in a Miami (Ohio), winning both “We’re using it for the op- row. They will visit Tulane 4-0. portunity to get outdoors, to and Louisiana-Monroe before The Irish, who have not be able to do practice and start returning home to play Notre played since losing to Duke the transition from in to out,” Dame on March 14. 5-2 at home Sunday, will have Irish coach Jay Louderback The Irish finish their south- a nine-day break from com- said. “Hopefully the weather petition before they play the will be fine and we get eight “We’re using it for Bulldogs. Louderback said it days of playing and practicing the opportunity to couldn’t come at a better time. outside.” get outdoors, to be “We’ve played a lot. As of Notre Dame’s road trip be- Sunday we’d played three gins Saturday morning, giv- able to do practice matches in four days. We re- ing the Irish three days of and start the ally hadn’t had a break,” practice on outdoor courts transition from in Louderback said. “We’ve got before facing Georgia (7-1) on to out.” some kids who are banged up Tuesday. a little, and it gives them the “They’re always a very Jay Louderback chance to rest.” tough team, and it’s good for Irish coach The Irish begin spring break us to go down there because action against the Bulldogs the NCAAs are at Georgia a ern swing at Georgia Tech (5- on the outdoor courts at the JULIE HERDER | The Observer lot,” Louderback said. “A year 4) on March 16. Notre Dame Dan Magill Tennis Complex Irish freshman Quentin Monaghan prepares to hit a forehand during from this spring they’re back has already beaten the Yellow in Athens, Ga., at 1 p.m. on Notre Dame’s 4-3 victory over Michigan on Feb. 16. at Georgia, so it’s always good Jackets once this season, Tuesday. They’ll be in action for us to go down there and winning 4-3 at the ITA Kick- again against the Blazers at By PETER STEINER experiences everyday.” play as often as we can.” Off Weekend tournament in the UAB Tennis Courts at Sports Writer But while the team is look- The Bulldogs’ only loss so Lincoln, Neb., in January. 2 p.m. on Thursday. Notre ing forward to the nice weather far this season has come at “I’m sure it’ll be another Dame finishes its road trip Fresh off a 4-1 home victory and opportunity to compete the hands of No. 3 UCLA in the tight one there; they’ve had with a noon tilt against the over No. 13 Illinois, the Irish outdoors, it will also need to ITA National Indoor champi- a good year since we played Yellow Jackets at Byers Tennis will head to Alabama for spring adapt to the different playing onship semifinals last month. them, so we’re looking for- Complex in Atlanta, Ga., on break to practice outdoors and conditions, Bayliss said. They will host both Ole Miss ward to seeing us play them March 16. play in the Blue Gray National “[Playing outdoors] is a tre- and Mississippi State before again,” Louderback said. Tennis Classic starting March mendous adjustment, much the Irish come to call. “When we go into the ACC Contact Vicky Jacobsen at 15. more than you would think,” Notre Dame will play UAB we’ll be playing them every [email protected] Notre Dame (8-5) has won Bayliss said. “One of the things three of its last four matches, that you have to adjust to is Paid Advertisement including wins over familiar sound. … A player doesn’t real- rivals in then-No. 21 Michigan ize how much he depends on and Illinois. Although the team his sense of sound to know how will face unfamiliar opponents hard the ball is hit and where in the Blue Gray National Tennis it’s going. Classic, the Irish have extensive “The second factor would be experience at the event taking wind. Even if it’s not very windy, place in Montgomery, Ala. indoors the ball is pretty much “It’s one of the really special always going to land where you events in college tennis and think it will. Outdoors, you’re this is our 21st appearance dealing with different condi- ino22 years in that event,” Irish tions, wind being the most coach Bobby Bayliss said. “We stringent one.” are excited about being down The Irish have won the event there. several times, with their most “We don’t know a lot of the recent championship coming other teams. We haven’t seen in 2007. However, Bayliss said them and there isn’t anybody the team is keeping its focus on from the Midwest and so we improving everyday instead of just want to play well.” on focusing on taking home the The Irish will fly tochampionship. Birmingham, Ala., on Friday “The expectation would be to and make their way to continue to win and build our Tuscaloosa, Ala., to practice résumé,” Bayliss said. “The goal for five days on outdoor courts. from here forward is to contin- The team will then compete in ue to improve individually and the eight-team bracket tourna- collectively. Each of our play- ment Friday, March 15 through ers has some things they need Sunday, March 17. to do to become better and our Notre Dame has played every team needs to do a few things one of its spring season match- as well. I think continuing to es indoors so playing outdoors improve our doubles is one of will be a welcome change, the goals and learning to serve Bayliss said. out and finish matches would “Any spring sport participant be another.” or coach is excited for the warm The Irish will begin compe- weather that a spring break tition Friday, March 15 when trip brings and we’re no excep- the Blue Gray National Tennis tion,” Bayliss said. “I know our Classic begins in Montgomery, guys will be looking forward to Ala. getting outside and playing in warm weather and seeing what Contact Peter Steiner at the rest of the tennis world [email protected] 14 The observer | thursday, March 7, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com Sports

Men’s Lacrosse Team prepares for two more top-15 opponents

By MIKE MONACO Corrigan said his team will have recovering with avoiding leth- Sports Writer to strike a balance between cher- argy against the Pioneers. ishing each possession and not “[During spring break] they At first glance, it would seem to getting too defensive. have too much time on their be another non-conference chal- “That’s a different kind of hands,” Corrigan said. “You’ve lenge, another ranked opponent game,” Corrigan said. “It puts got to be careful they don’t get for Notre Dame. But looks can be different kinds of pressure on lethargic from just kind of sitting deceiving. you. You value your possessions around waiting for practice every The No. 2 Irish (3-0) have without getting caught up in day. Finding that right balance is played three top-10 teams head- playing too slow. But you’ve got always something you’ve got to ing into Saturday’s clash with No. to be careful to not end up play- pay attention to.” 15 Hofstra at Arlotta Stadium. ing too much defense over the The Irish will leave South Notre Dame defeated then-No. course of the day, too. It’s a little Bend on March 15, the day be- 4 Duke 13-5 to begin the season bit of a different challenge.” fore the game, in order to avoid before downing then-No. 8 Penn A stretch of three games — two an awkward acclimation to the State 10-9 in overtime and then- of which were away and two of increased altitude at the Sports No. 9 North Carolina on Saturday which went into overtime — Authority Field at Mile High in in triple overtime. But the Irish coupled with midterms week Denver. have yet to face an opponent like will present another challenge “It’s definitely something they the Pride (3-1). for Notre Dame heading into notice,” Corrigan said of the alti- “We’ve got a lot of respect for Saturday, Corrigan said. tude. “But you kind of get used to [Hofstra],” Irish coach Kevin “Certainly, coming out of what it is. But, again, that’s one of GRANT TOBIN | The Observer Corrigan said. “They’ve got a re- the last few weeks, midterms the reasons we’re going out late. Irish freshman attack Matt Kavanagh looks to pass during Notre ally good team. But they’re a lot [week] is always a hard time for With the altitude, you either want Dame’s 3-2 triple-overtime victory over North Carolina on Saturday. different than what we’ve been our guys,” Corrigan said. “You to get out there eight days ahead playing against. Unlike the three have to pay real attention to how of time or you want to go out right What will be challenging, play.” teams we just played, they’ll try much energy your guys have before the game. So we’re going Corrigan said, is taking on a high- The marquee matchups con- to hold the ball on us a little bit and what your schedule is and to go right before the game. powered squad like Denver that tinue as the Irish face Hofstra and slow the game down and re- everything.” “But the first couple of times is averaging 14 goals per game. on Saturday at noon in Arlotta ally control the tempo and make But another balancing act you get tired, you feel like, ‘Oh “They can score goals in Stadium. Notre Dame is back it a limited-possession game.” awaits Corrigan and the Irish my gosh I can’t breathe, I can’t bunches,” Corrigan said. “You in action March 16 against the In three fast-paced games, the on the other side of Saturday’s catch my breath.’ It’s just some- really kind of have to be careful Pioneers at Sports Authority Irish and their opponents have matchup with Hofstra. Notre thing you have to adjust to, that with them that you don’t give Field at Mile High in Denver at averaged nearly 19 goals com- Dame will remain on campus feeling. Once you kind of get past up any big runs, that you kind 6:30 p.m. ET. bined per contest. The Pride, for much of spring break before that feeling that you’re not going of make them earn every goal. Sports writer Matthew Robison meanwhile, have combined traveling to Colorado to face off to catch your breath and realize If you let your guard down for a contributed to this story. for just 16.5 goals per game with yet another top-ranked op- that you are, then it’s not as big of second, they’ll run numbers up against Sacred Heart, Princeton, ponent, No. 7 Denver. Corrigan a challenge as they’d make it out on you. Offensively, they may Contact Mike Monaco at jmo- Fairfield and Harvard thus far. will again juggle resting and to be.” be as challenging a team as we [email protected]

Baseball Notre Dame heads west for Dodgertown Classic

Markson said this weekend’s keep battling. I’m sure we’ll find Tuesday followed by a three- competition brings Notre Dame success as long as we play our game series at Cal Poly starting a welcome challenge. game.” Thursday. The California trip “We’ve experienced some suc- On Saturday, Notre Dame will will be the longest road trip for cess early and now we’re going see a young USC lineup that has the Irish this regular season. in and facing some good teams,” struggled at times to put runs on “Obviously, it will be tiring, Markson said. “This will be a the board during the early part but everybody else has to play real test to see where we stand.” of this season. Many of those basically the same amount of Sophomore outfielder Ryan games came against strong op- games we do [because] it’s their Bull agreed the Irish will look ponents, though. While the spring break trip,” Bull said. “It to build upon their early season Trojans (6-5) may lack some of can be a grind at times, but if we success. the star power of UCLA (9-2), keep our nose to the grindstone “I think we’re playing very the Irish won’t be taking them and keep on going we’ll be fine.” good baseball, we just need to lightly. Markson said the eight-day stay clean defensively,” Bull said. “Especially after last week- California swing will be a time “Our pitching is outstanding end, losing to a team we think for the Irish to count on the vet- right now. We just need to keep we should have beat, we’re go- erans who have been through having some good at bats and ing into [this weekend] with the long road trips before. I think we’ll have a very good mentality that we think we’re “For the older guys, we’ve done showing out in California.” capable of beating anybody, but these seven- and eight-day trips Notre Dame has swung the bat also anybody is capable of beat- last spring break in San Antonio GRANT TOBIN | The Observer well as a team and no one has ing us,” Markson said. “We’re and Louisiana,” Markson said. “It Irish senior outfielder Charlie Markson connects with a pitch been more consistent than Bull, not taking anything for granted, is definitely a mental challenge, during Notre Dame’s 3-1 loss to St. John’s on April 29, 2012. who leads the team with a .395 but we’re also going in with the but aside from the freshmen, By JOHN SANDBERG opening game against No. 12 batting average through the first confidence that we think we can everybody has been through it Sports Writer UCLA. Notre Dame will take on 10 games. beat anybody.” before. That’s the job of the up- USC on Saturday before clos- Friday’s game pits the Irish In Sunday’s finale, theperclassmen is to help the fresh- No. 22 Notre Dame travels to ing out the tournament Sunday offense against UCLA’s experi- Irish will see a well-rounded men and sophomores and make the West Coast this weekend against No. 17 Oklahoma.The enced pitching staff, which is Oklahoma team that is third it a little easier for them because looking to improve on their 8-2 Dodgertown Classic, which has one of the deepest and most tal- in the Big 12 with a team bat- we’ve done it before.” record and climb higher in the previously been held at Dodger ented in the nation.“We’ve seen ting average of .299 and fifth in The action kicks off Friday at rankings as they compete in Stadium, will alternate between some good arms with Virginia team ERA at 3.46. Over spring 9 p.m. ESPT between the Irish the Dodgertown Classic in Los UCLA’s Jackie Robinson Stadium Tech and Tennessee,” Bull said. break, the Irish will continue and Bruins at Jackie Robinson Angeles. and USC’s Dedeaux Field due to “We know that we’re going to their swing through California Stadium in Los Angeles. The Irish will face their tough- Dodger Stadium’s ongoing off- go up there and see some good by traveling up the coast for a est tests to date over the week- season renovations. competition … but I think we Tuesday afternoon matchup Contact John Sandberg end, starting with Friday’s Irish senior outfielder Charlie have to just go up there and against UC Santa Barbara on at [email protected] Sports ndsmcobserver.com | thursday, March 7, 2013 | The Observer 15

Women’s Rowing ND Women’s Swimming and Diving Irish travel for their first race Event marks last

By BRENDAN BELL and it is usually a good time benefit the Irish during their Sports Writer to bond and grow closer and trip to Tennessee but also synchronize in the boat.” throughout the season. chance to qualify The women’s rowing team Willoughby said the team “We have had a big cardio will compete in its first is highly motivated this sea- buildup and that will be ben- race of the spring season son and geared to perform eficial as the season goes on over break, as the Irish will well this weekend. and we know that we have travel to Oak Ridge, Tenn. “We were ranked as 19th in the training needed at the for the Oak Ridge/Cardinal the country preseason, and end of the season during the Invitational on March 16 and we finished 15th last year, conference and national sea- 17. and so it is motivation for son,” she said. Sophomore Stella us,” Willoughby said. “That is Willoughby said the invita- Willoughby said the team’s our ultimate goal to win Big tional will provide the Irish spring break trip to Tennessee Easts and get to the NCAA an opportunity to measure will provide an opportunity tournament.” themselves against other for the team to improve early Part of this determination schools.“These races give us in the season.“Spring break is has shown itself in the work- an opportunity to size up the our big week to race against outs the Irish rowers have other teams and see how the each other,” Willoughby said. completed over the past few other teams are looking early “There are formal races, but months. on.” Willoughby said. in a more informal setting “Training has been awe- On March 16, Notre Dame and so it has a more relaxed some, it has been really will have its first race against feel.” tough and according to the Duke and Kansas followed by Notre Dame will send be- upper classmen it has been a race against Virginia and tween 35 and 40 women out one of the hardest seasons,” Georgetown. Virginia was of the team’s approximately Willoughby said. “ That be- ranked No. 1 in the preseason 80 rowers. ing said, it has remained as and also won the national “The selection for the race such a big team with around championship last year. On was pretty rigorous and it 80 girls and that means walk- March 17, the Irish will race is pretty exciting for all the ons are not quitting and are Louisville and Miami. girls racing.” Willoughby really enjoying it.” said. “We will be training According to Willoughby, Contact Brendan Bell at about three times per day the training will not only [email protected] GRANT TOBIN | The Observer Fencing Irish senior diver Jenny Chiang dives during the Shamrock Invite on Jan. 25 at the Rolfs Aquatic Center. The Irish won the event.

By MATT UNGER her fourth title in the 3-meter Sports Writer dive did not lack drama as she Notre Dame hosts regionals earned 329.85 points to beat Following a second-place the second-place competitor given up in their victory over finish in the Big East champi- by just 0.85 points. Casareto Wayne State were the sole onships, the Irish will focus its finished third in the 3-meter blemishes on an impeccable attention on qualifying for the dive. meet, as they went on to shut NCAA championships. They The two divers swapped out Ohio State to win gold. return to action from March places in the 1-meter event as Not to be outdone, the 14-16 when they compete in the Casareto captured her first men’s squad defeated the top NCAA Zone Diving Qualifier in career Big East champion- seeded Buckeyes to win a gold West Lafayette, Ind. ship with a score of 311.30. of its own, with the men’s sa- Five Irish divers, including Meanwhile, Chiang placed bre squad and women’s epee senior Jenny Chiang and soph- third with 297.60 points. capturing the other two golds omore Allison Casareto, will “[Casareto] is one of the best for the Irish. compete against other divers It’s strong performances from the Midwest region for “There’s not as like these which have sopho- one of eight spots in the NCAA much turnaround more foilist Madison Zeiss Diving championships. They optimistic for this weekend’s will represent the Irish in the time as usual meet. 1-meter, 3-meter and platform between the “This meet is much more diving events. Big East individual. … You’re going up “There’s not as much turn- championships against members of your own around time as usual between team just as much as fenc- the Big East championships and this meet” ers from other teams,” Zeiss and this meet,” Chiang said. Jenny Chiang said. “But [the conference “So we need to focus on keep- senior diver

WEI LIN | The Observer tournament] definitely gave ing momentum from the Big Irish sophomore epee Ashley Severson lunges for her opponent everyone on the team a big East going and not looking at competitors I’ve ever seen,” during the Midwest Conference championships on Saturday. confidence boost.” that event as the end of our Chiang said. “She performs The Irish have a track re- season.” at her peak at a meet and By A.J. GODEAUX make for a very competitive cord of sending twelve fencers Chiang looks to qualify for does something you’ve nev- Sports Writer meet, especially with fellow to the NCAA championship – the second year in a row for the er seen her do, and she’s got top-10 teams Ohio State and the maximum number pos- NCAA championships. Last great things in her future as a Coming off a dominat- Northwestern involved. sible – and Zeiss doesn’t see season, she finished 17th at the sophomore.” ing performance last week Despite the strong com- any reason why this year pinnacle event of the season In the platform dive at the to capture the Midwest petition, the Irish have to be would be different, pointing and narrowly missed earning Big East championships, fresh- Fencing Conference title, the confident after their perfor- out that as the top-ranked All-American honors by one man Lindsey Streepey placed Irish now look to carry that mance last weekend in the team in the region, even if place. highest amongst Irish divers momentum into the NCAA Midwest Fencing Conference someone has a bad meet the Chiang and Casareto with a third-place finis, and Midwest Regional meet this championship, riding four squad is likely to pick up one both performed well at the she will join her teammates weekend held at Notre Dame. gold medal wins and appear- of wildcard spoty. Big East championships in this weekend atQNCAA qual- The two-day event has the ances in all six weapon finals The meet kicks off Saturday Indianapolis last weekend irying meet. Irish going up against many to capture the team’s third and continues Sunday at the as they claimed titles in the The Irish divers will travel to familiar foes for coveted spots conference title in four years. Castellan Family Fencing 3-meter and 1-meter dives, West Lafayette, Ind., to com- in the NCAA championships, The women’s foil squad Center in the Joyce Center. respectively. pete in the NCAA Zone Diving held in San Antonio on March was particularly impres- Chiang became the first Qualifier on March 14-16 21-24. With only five spots sive for the Irish, as the Lady Contact A.J. Godeaux at diver in Big East history to win up for grabs in foil and epee Irish shutout their first two [email protected]. championships in the same Contact Matt Unger at and four in sabre, it could opponents. The two points event four years in a row. But [email protected] 16 The observer | thursday, March 7, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com Sports

Women’s Lacrosse Men’s Swimming & Diving Irish take focus into Divers travel to last qualifier

By MARY GREEN a platform, the team is un- Big East championships in spring break able to practice the event. Indianapolis where the Irish Sports Writer The absence of participation captured the conference title. While their swimming in this event will make scor- Kreft earned the award for teammates will have to ing points more difficult for Men’s Big East Co-Diver of play the waiting game to the Irish.The Irish will in- the Meet at the conference see whether they will ad- stead focus their efforts on championships after finish- vance to the NCAA cham- the two remaining events, ing in the top six in all three pionships, members of the the one-meter and three-me- diving events. To reach the Notre Dame diving team will ter springboards. Per NCAA NCAA cChampionships, have one final opportunity rules, if a diver achieves a though, divers must attain to earn a spot during next more than a set score. They week’s NCAA Zone Diving “I think maybe need to finish within a cer- Qualifier. The meet will take tain place in each event to place March 14-16 at the two or three advance, and Zone C will Boilermaker Aquatic Center people will make only send seven divers this in West Lafayette, Ind. the final.” year to NCAAs. The number The Irish will compete in of invitations from each zone Zone C, meaning they will Caiming Xie depends on how well that dive against Big Ten pow- Irish diving coach zone did at NCAAs the year erhouses Indiana, Purdue before. and Ohio State, along with a qualifying score in one of With the shortage of spots strong Kentucky squad. Irish the three events, he may also and the excess of competi- diving coach Caiming Xie enter the other two events. tion, Caiming said achieving said that quartet will present Divers need to score a 300 to a qualifying spot in the NCAA the strongest competition qualify for the NCAA cham- Championships will be no from the regional schools at pionships in the one-meter easy task for Irish divers. the meet. dive and a 320 to qualify for “I think maybe two or three “That’s the top four,” the three-meter dive. people will make the final,” Caiming said. “Those are the Senior Ryan Koter and he said. “I think it will be hard

JULIE HERDER | The Observer strongest four teams on the sophomores Michael Kreft, for us…because our zone is a Irish junior attack Kaitlyn Brosco looks to pass during Notre Dame’s men’s side. Others like us, Nick Nemetz, Ted Wagner tough zone. But I hope they 13-8 victory over Ohio State on Feb. 27. Michigan, Michigan State, and John Andrade all have a good meet next week.” Eastern Michigan and Miami reached a qualifying score Notre Dame willtbegin the By CORY BERNARD make great adjustments.” (Ohio) are probably on a sec- in at least one of the three NCAA Zone Diving Qualifier Sports Writer Last season, Notre Dame ondary step.” events, so they will dive off in West Lafayette, Ind., on held off a second-half charge The Irish will not send both springboards at the March 14 with the one-meter No. 10/6 Notre Dame will to beat the Terriers 14-11 in anyone to dive off the plat- meet. Qualifying scores can springboard prelims. look to continue its momentum Boston. Halfpenny said her fa- form, one of three diving be accomplished at any of over spring break after rout- miliarity with Terriers coach events. Because the Rolfs the team’s official meets, Contact Mary Green at ing Detroit 22-1 on Tuesday. Liz Robertshaw in addition to Aquatic Center does not have including last weekend’s [email protected]. The Irish (4-0) host Boston last season’s history will make on Saturday before travel- for another tough contest. Paid Advertisement ing to Nashville, Tenn., to face “Last year we had a really Vanderbilt on March 13. strong start against them and Against the Titans at the they never gave up,” Halfpenny Loftus Center, 12 differ- said. “We’re ready for a 60-min- ent Notre Dame players ute fight with them, this is go- scored. Irish coach Christine ing to be a slugfest. I know the Halfpenny said her team will head coach really well, as a utilize its deep roster to con- matter of fact we started our tinue producing offensively coaching careers together as against the Terriers (1-1) and assistant coaches at Brown, so Commodores (1-6). it’s always a fun game when “I think when you use our you have a positive rivalry, a depth the way we use it and we friendly rivalry there. But we find the chemistry, sometimes want this game.” it’s not the best seven out there, Vanderbilt has struggled this it’s the best seven together,” she year after finishing last season said. “I think that the beauty is 8-8. Despite the discrepancy in the healthy competition on this team records, Halfpenny said team and everyone is starting the Irish are excited to focus to understand their roles.” solely on lacrosse in preparing Though two games, Boston for the Commodores. has already played two “Our team has really good ranked teams. It beat No. structure, we have great lead- 17/14 Massachusetts on Feb. ership so I think our girls 27 before falling to No. 13/13 know exactly what we need to Dartmouth on Wednesday. The do to come out and be ready Terriers finished 11-6 last sea- for [Vanderbilt],” she said. son, including a perfect 6-0 in “We’re all set to prepare hard the American East conference. … Thursday, have a great pre- Senior attack Danielle Etrasco game practice on Friday, and led Boston with 58 goals last kick off an awesome spring season and leads the team break where we get to almost again with five goals so far this act like professional lacrosse season. players for a week, so we’re ac- “They’re very well coached, tually really excited.” they’re tough, they’re physi- Notre Dame hosts Boston at 3 cal,” Halfpenny said of the p.m. on Saturday before facing Terriers. “I think that they uti- Vanderbilt in Nashville, Tenn., lize their personnel, they have at 4 p.m. on March 13. a very high IQ. They know what they’re doing, they know why, Contact Cory Bernard at they stick to the game plan and [email protected] Sports ndsmcobserver.com | thursday, March 7, 2013 | The Observer 17

ND Women’s Golf MEN’S Golf ND hosts tourney in Arizona Irish return to

By KIT LOUGHRAN Overall, Holt said that the “The girls know individually team did not play its best at the that they are all good players, Schenkel Invite Sports Writer Mash-Up, but she said she is but they also know that collec- Now three weeks since their proud of the progress the team tively when they are playing last tournament, the Irish gear has made. well we can compete with the up for their second appear- “We were ready for that better teams in the country,” ance this spring in Mesa, Ariz. tournament, but we didn’t ex- Holt said. at the Clover Cup. ecute,” Holt said. “With that The Irish will go up against After finishing seventhbeing said, we are ready to get some of the top teams in the at the Seminole Mash-Up back at it.” country this weekend, includ- Invitational in Tallahassee, Holt said that practice has ing No. 11 Texas Tech and No. Fla. on March 17, the No. 25 been key over the past few 27 Northwestern. Holt be- Irish had the past few weeks weeks. lieves this is a great opportu- to focus on preparing for “We all have had things to nity for her team to prove itself their next tournament of their work on,” Holt said. “We’ve competitively. season. practiced well every day and “It’s a matter of really show- “Basically, we just came worked hard.” ing up and playing this time,” back from the first tournament At this point in the season, Holt said. “When it’s time to and began working on how the the team’s mindset and prog- play, we have to perform.” girls played individually,” Irish ress has come to develop, Holt With Notre Dame as the host head coach Susan Holt said. said. of the Clover Cup, the Irish have even more of a reason ASHLEY DACY | The Observer Paid Advertisement to step up and perform. Holt Irish junior Niall Platt approaches his tee shot during the Fighting said the course selection will Irish Gridiron Golf Classic on Oct. 9 at the Warren Golf Course. be advantageous to the team’s performance. By D.H. KIM (217). The Irish will resume their “A lot of the girls are famil- Sports Writer spring season carrying the posi- iar with the course,” Holt said. tive feel and momentum from “Going to a course that is fa- Earlier in the fall, the Irish had Georgetown to the Schenkel E-Z- miliar is very helpful.” come off a superb finish at the Go Invitational in Statesboro, Ga. From the Mesa area herself, Georgetown Invitational where at the Forest Heights Country Club freshman Lindsay Weaver they finished second overall, International. They are sched- will look to pave a path to- boosting their rankings which uled to face three of the toughest ward victory for the Irish this climbed just outside the top 100 opponents in the country in- time around after a successful mark. cluding defending national cham- eighth-place individual finish The Irish would need to make pions Texas, defending Schenkel in Tallahassee. the top 81 to make the NCAA fi- Invitational champion Alabama Lindsay and the rest of the nals. The team had great depth and a top-five Florida team. team are ready and eager to and experience going into McNamara, Lane and Platt all get back on the course, Holt Georgetown with leadership have experience playing in the said. from senior Paul McNamara, Schenkel Invitational. This will “They are excited and ready junior Andrew Lane and junior be the fifth year that the Irish will to redeem themselves,” Holt Niall Platt. At the Georgetown be playing in the event, and head said. Invitational, McNamara had a coach Jim Kubinski is confident The Irish continue their phenomenal run to tie for sixth that they will improve from their spring season Friday through place (214) and get the Irish going. last year’s 12th-place finish. Sunday at the Clover Cup McNamara led the entire tourna- “This is one of the oldest events hosted by Notre Dame at the ment with 14 birdies during the in collegiate golf and Notre Dame Longbow Golf Club in Mesa, event. has been playing there since ’05 Ariz. Andrew Lane played his sea- which makes it very special and son-best 71 strokes (even) to take important for us to do well,” coach Contact Kit Loughran at a share of 11th place, the best Kubinski said. [email protected] finish of hisN otre Dame career The Irish look to improve their history at Schenkel which has a Paid Advertisement reputation for being tricky on the green. The bent Georgian grass is typically known to be slick, which makes putting and placement shots difficult. “I would call i the mini-Masters. It’s not as big as Augusta National Golf Club but the grass is really smooth and fast making it similar and challenging,” coach Kubinski said. The Schenkel Invitational will be a test for the Irish they look to improve their rankings and make it to the top 81 to qualify for finals. “There will be a good number of highly ranked teams giving us a good feel of what the playoffs will be like,” Kubinski said. “Right now we want to carry positive momentum from our 2nd place at Georgetown and keep getting better.” The Irish certainly look to con- tinue the strong run and domi- nate at the three-day Schenkel E-Z-Go Invitational from March 15 to March 17 in Statesoboro, Gia.

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would play the winner of the Falcons and Lakers. Notre Dame has had success against both this year. The Irish swept both Bowling Green and Lake Superior State in the Compton Family Ice Arena, including vic- tories over the falcons just last weekend and the Lakers before winter break. Notre Dame also split a pair of games at Bowling Green earlier in the year for a 3-1 season record against the Falcons. However, the opponent that could potentially help Notre Dame’s NCAA tournament chances the most is the team the Irish are least likely to play: MICHAEL KRAMM | The Observer JOHN NING | The Observer Northern Michigan. Not only Irish junior right wing Bryan Rust takes a shot during Notre Dame’s Irish senior guard Skylar Diggins dribbles the ball during Notre would the Wildcats have to win 4-1 victory over Bowling Green on Saturday. Dame’s triple-overtime 96-87 win over Connecticut on Monday. at Michigan to face Notre Dame against TUC schools. By fac- against the Wildcats in the regu- success against the Huskies has but the Spartans would also ing the Wildcats in the second lar season, Notre Dame’s TUC Tournament greatly helped Notre Dame’s na- have to upset Alaska. round, Notre Dame could add record would move from 7-9-3 Continued from page 20 tional perception. Despite being the lowest seed two more wins to its total to to 5-9-3, potentially hurting its “I think we have had a lot more of the four possible Irish op- bump its TUC record to 9-9-3. Pairwise ranking. Dame has never won a Big East confidence the last three years, ponents, Northern Michigan To fully understand how Ultimately, the potential tournament title. having beaten them in the Final has the best overall record and, bizarre the Pairwise can be, series that would be the most McGraw said one major key Four,” McGraw said. “I think, more importantly, an RPI above the 2008 Irish provide a good fun would be Michigan, but the to Notre Dame’s success at the when you can compete at that .500. This makes them a “Team example. Either an Irish win potential series that would likely tournament will be its bench level, it really gives your team Under Consideration” (TUC) in or an Irish loss in the CCHA help Notre Dame’s NCAA tour- play. The Irish bench contrib- the status of an elite program, the Pairwise Rankings, in which consolation game against nament chances the most, if the uted just nine of the team’s 96 and we’re excited that we have a the Irish are currently tied for Northern Michigan would have Irish win, would be Northern points Monday night. chance to play such a great team 14th. seen Notre Dame win enough Michigan. As a result, the prob- “We really need the bench,” in our conference.” The Pairwise determines the comparisons to make the NCAA able opponent will be either McGraw said. “I think our bench McGraw said the Irish know 11 at-large teams who make the tournament. Had the Irish tied, Bowling Green or Lake Superior. has been really good all year, and the main keys to matching NCAA tournament, along with they would have been out. No, Hockey, after all, is a funny different people have stepped up up with the Huskies because the five conference champions. you did not misread that. game. at different times. I think it’s go- Connecticut is such a familiar It is a complex system with too Interestingly enough, should Contact Sam Gans at ing to be important that we real- foe. many parts to explain fully the Wildcats lose the series to [email protected] ly use them in this tournament.” “Generally, it’s one of those in the space provided for this the Wolverines, their RPI would The views expressed in this Notre Dame’s path to a con- games where it’s just a rebound- article, but one of the factors in most likely drop below .500 and column are those of the author ference championship will most ing battle and a question of who’s determining how well a team they would no longer be a TUC. and not necessarily those of likely involve another date with going to make the most shots, fares in the Pairwise is its record And because the Irish went 2-0 The Observer. Connecticut (27-3, 14-2), as the a lot of little things,” she said. Huskies have won seven of the “We’ve played them so many Paid Advertisement last eight Big East tournaments times I think we know them well and 18 overall since the tourna- personnel-wise, so I think it’s ment began in 1983. Although just a matter of stepping up and Connecticut has a 29-10 edge competing.” in the series between the two The top-seeded Irish will face teams, the Irish have won six South Florida or Rutgers on of the last seven matchups, in- Sunday at 2 p.m. at the XL Center. cluding both of this season’s matchups. Contact Brian Hartnett at McGraw said the recent [email protected]

postseason play. Louisville “It’s a confident group that’s Continued from page 20 excited about playing in the post- season together,” Brey said. “And Atkins and Jerian Grant, were you know what? They should be. critical in that win. Brey said he is They really should be. We’ve got pleased with his team’s familiar- a heck of a group. I love my team, ity with Louisville’s home court. and I love the fact that they are re- “It’s going to be a great atmo- ally excited about doing this thing sphere down there,” Brey said. in March.” “Obviously, we were fortunate Notre Dame, No. 20 Pittsburgh enough to steal a win down there and No. 17 Syracuse are all in last time, so this group has played contention for the No. 4 seed in well there. But we know we’re go- the Big East tournament and the ing to get the shot of a real good accompanying double bye. In the team Saturday.” event of ties in conference record, After the final whistle against Notre Dame holds a head-to-head the Cardinals on Saturday, the tiebreaker over Pittsburgh while veteran Irish will enter postsea- Syracuse holds a tiebreaker over son play with a berth in the Big the Irish. The Orange would hold East tournament at Madison the tiebreaker and earn the dou- Square Garden in New York be- ble bye in the event of a three-way fore hoping to secure a selection tie. in the NCAA tournament. Notre Dame and Louisville will With a squad featuring many of tip off Saturday at 4 p.m. at the the same players from last year’s KFC Yum! Center. The game will group that fell to Louisville in the be broadcast nationally on CBS. Big East semifinals and Xavier in the NCAA first round, Brey said he Contact Chris Allen at is confident this team is ready for [email protected] DAILY ndsmcobserver.com | thursday, March 7, 2013 | The Observer 19

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Men’S basketball Louisville slugfest Notre Dame travels to Louisville to play last Big East regular season game

By CHRIS ALLEN are excited, I think Louisville is Sports Editor [excited.]” The two marquee programs After the Notre Dame senior have a remarkable recent history class ended its home career with of overtime contests peaking with a win Tuesday night, the No. 24 February’s instant-classic contest Irish will try to end their regu- at Purcell Pavilion. Five of the lar season with a win over No. 8 last six games between the two Louisville on the road. teams have gone to overtime. The Irish coach Mike Brey’s squad Cardinals have also eliminated will take the court in Louisville the Irish from the Big East tour- with a chance to earn a double nament the last two seasons. The bye in next week’s Big East tour- postseason implications on the nament. But the Irish (23-7, 11-6 line Saturday will give the contest Big East) must take down the added importance. top-10 Cardinals (25-5, 13-4) “They’ve just been dramatic without freshman forward Cam games. There’s certainly a great Biedscheid. Brey confirmedstoryline off the last one,” Brey Wednesday that Biedscheid will said. “I think it’s a ‘red-out,’ so serve a one-game suspension for we’re going to have to wear our his role in a fight during Tuesday’s gold down there. Do you think win over St. John’s. [Louisville coach Rick] Pitino will With or without Biedscheid, have a red suit? Because he wears Brey’s focus is squarely on a white suit when they have a Louisville. Notre Dame defeated ‘white-out.’ Maybe I should wear a the Cardinals 104-101 on Feb. 9 in gold suit to match our uniforms.” a five-overtime thriller. The Irish were able to get a win “Maybe we’ll say, what about at the hostile KFC Yum! Center in three [overtimes], let’s go three,” Louisville last season — but not Brey said. “To [Director of before playing two hard-fought Athletics Jack Swarbrick] I said, overtimes in a 67-65 win. Current well, ESPN got the show and now Irish starters, senior forward Jack CBS wants the show. It’s awe- Cooley and junior guards Eric JOHN NING | The Observer some, though. There’s so much Irish junior guard Eric Atkins looks to pass the ball during Notre Dame’s 104-100 five-overtime victory on anticipation. I think our guys see LOUISVILLE PAGE 18 Feb. 9 . The Irish will face the Cardinals on Saturday at the KFC Yum! Center to end their regular season.

Hockey ND WoMen’s Basketball Irish await CCHA opponent Team tries for first

advances past the best-of-three, second-round series March 15- Big East tourney title 17. This means the Irish could face the Wolverines (13-18-3, By BRIAN HARTNETT between games will allow the 9-15-3), Lakers (16-19-1, 11-16- Sports Writer Irish to rest before beginning 1), Falcons (13-18-5, 10-15-3) or postseason play. Wildcats (15-17-4, 9-15-4). After defeating No. 3 “I think the first thing we need Notre Dame is most likely Connecticut in a triple-over- is a little rest, but I think [the to play Michigan based on the time thriller Monday night, No. break] is a good chance for us to seeding — should no upsets 2 Notre Dame will travel to the work on some general things,” occur in the first round the Irish Huskies’ home court to play in she said. “On defense, there are would play the Wolverines — the Big East tournament. The some things we need to do and which is probably the matchup tournament begins Friday at the offensively, we need to tighten Irish fans would most like to see. XL Center in Hartford, Conn. some things up, put some new The rival Wolverines always Monday’s victory gave the wrinkles in. But it will be good make for an entertaining and Irish (28-1, 16-0 Big East) the out- for us to be fresh because you intense series and the Irish have right Big East regular-season ti- might have to play three games had remarkable success against tle, marking the second straight in three days.”

MICHAEL KRAMM | The Observer the maize and blue this sea- year the team has claimed the The Irish will face either No. 8 Irish senior right wing Kevin Nugent controls the puck during Notre son, sweeping all four regular- regular-season conference seed South Florida or No. 9 seed Dame’s 4-1 victory over Bowling Green on Saturday. season games. Plus, an Irish crown. Rutgers in its tournament quar- series victory would halt the “[The regular-season title] terfinal matchup. Notre Dame No. 7 seed Michigan and No. 9 Wolverines’ run of 22 straight is a great accomplishment for narrowly beat South Florida (20- Sam Gans seed Bowling Green travels to NCAA tournament appearances our team,” Irish coach Muffet 9, 9-7) in Tampa, Fla., on Jan. 8, Sports Writer No. 8 seed Lake Superior State. and be some nice payback after McGraw said. “I thought we winning 75-71 in overtime. But But just because the Irish Michigan ended Notre Dame’s overachieved all season and I the Irish rolled to a 71-46 victory No. 9 Notre Dame will be (21-12-3, 17-8-3-2 CCHA) aren’t season in the second round of was especially pleased with the over the Scarlet Knights (16-13, comfortably at home while the competing doesn’t mean they the CCHA tournament just a win [Monday], with all that was 7-9) on Jan. 13 at Purcell Pavilion. best-of-three, first-round series won’t be interested in the results season ago. on the line for us.” The Irish will have to win three of the CCHA tournament take of this weekend’s matchups. If either the Wildcats upset As the No. 1 seed in the Big games in three days in order place Friday through Sunday. The Irish, by virtue of finish- the Wolverines or the Spartans East tournament, the Irish have to win the tournament, which No. 6 seed Alaska hosts No. 11 ing second in the conference upset the Nanooks, the Irish a double bye and do not play un- concludes Tuesday night. Notre seed Michigan State, No. 10 seed in the regular season, will host til Sunday’s quarterfinal round. Northern Michigan travels to the second-lowest seed that see CCHA PAGE 18 McGraw said the long layoff see TOURNAMENT PAGE 18