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By MADISON JAROS do Notre Dame Graduates Need to component of Yale University. This requirements harms the university only guarantee conformability of News Writer Know?’ experience taught him that a pow- and its students. transcripts.” erful vision of what students should “We have all had the experience Students’ desire to fulfill require- Duke University president learn is most crucial when review- of asking students what they want ments can stifle their pursuit of Richard Brodhead called for “an ing core requirements, Brodhead to study that term and having them true knowledge, Brodhead said. energetic and aggressive defense niversity said. rattle off the requirements they “I went to a college that had eight

of liberal arts education” in a lec- uke U “As you perform this self-as- planned to meet, as if checking the requirements you had to meet, ture Tuesday that discussed Notre sessment, if I could offer a word of boxes were the aim of education,” all of which could be met with AP Dame’s recent curriculum review. wisdom, it would be this: do be ide- he said. “If a school doesn’t have a courses,” Brodhead, a Yale gradu- Brodhead is the third speaker to alistic, but don’t imagine that per- culture of active inquiry and intel- ate, said. “[…] And actually, in president, D president, address Notre Dame students and Brodhead Richard fection is just around the corner,” lectual engagement supporting its retrospect, I think that is horrify- faculty as part of the University’s Brodhead has experience with he said. “It’s the fate of every curric- curriculum, if going to College X ing. What it means is that I was annual Notre Dame Forum. changes in curriculum — he was ulum to slip from aspirational in- doesn’t mean entering into a force free at age 17 to decide that I never Because of the recent focus on cur- involved in a curriculum over- tentions into operational routines.” field that boosts each student’s wanted to learn anything further riculum change, this year’s Forum haul when he served as dean of Brodhead said losing this broad will to learn, grow and discover, has examined the question, ‘What Yale College, the undergraduate vision and focusing too closely on then the best rules in the world can see FORUM PAGE 5 Humans vs. Vampires Walorski keeps celebrates Dracula U.S. House seat

By KATIE GALIOTO Similar to a game of tag, Dracula story and legend, solve By ANN MARIE JAKUBOWSKI and see what just happened,” News Writer Humans vs. Vampires pits two riddles in foreign languages and and EMILY McCONVILLE Walorski said in an acceptance teams against each other. The survive a vampire invasion.” Editor-in-Chief and News Writer speech delivered around 8:40 p.m. The Center for the Study of humans and vampires, each des- Denise Ayo, assistant director Tuesday in South Bend, WSBT re- Languages and Cultures (CSLC) ignated by bandanas, compete for academic programs for the Incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. ported. “I want to thank every sin- kicked off a campus-wide as they walk from class to class. CSLC, said she first had the idea Jackie Walorski defeated Democrat gle one of you because I’ve told you Humans vs. Vampires competi- Vampires try to tag humans with to link the popular game with Joe Bock by about a 20 percent so many times — it’s your seat, it tion Tuesday, which will revamp the ultimate goal of turning every foreign language studies during a margin in the race to represent belongs to you — it’s not mine, it’s the popular Humans vs. Zombies human into a vampire by the end conversation with a fellow faculty Indiana’s second Congressional yours.” game by incorporating foreign of five days. Humans can defend member about the many transla- District. Sophomore Louis Bertolotti, di- language elements. The CSLC themselves using Nerf guns or tions of Dracula. The AP reports Walorski earned rector of political affairs for Notre version celebrates Bram Stoker’s balled up socks to stun vampires. “Humans vs. Zombies is a 85, 119 votes, or 58.9 percent. Bock Dame’s College Republicans, said Dracula, one of literature’s most An advertisement for the game won 55,331 votes, or 38.3 percent. widely translated texts. invited students to “celebrate the see VAMPIRES PAGE 5 “It’s so humbling to stand here see ELECTION PAGE 5 Political scientist examines women in combat

By HANNAH ECKSTEIN “While occasionally women are News Writer seen as heroes, these stories are typically narrative accounts, in Reed Wood, assistant professor which the woman’s participation of political science at Arizona State in war happens by chance, rather University’s School of Politics and than her own decision.” Global Studies, discussed the role Using his research, Wood aimed and impact of women in armed to revise the perception of women conflict in a lecture Tuesday at the in armed conflict, demonstrating Hesburgh Center for International their roles and the importance of Studies. His research is one of the these roles. His research focused first large-scale systematic data on two questions: what factors collection of women’s participation contribute to women’s participa- in combat. tion in rebel groups in insurgen- Wood, a Kroc Institute Visiting cies and what impact do they have Research Fellow, opened the lec- on group behavior and conflict ture by emphasizing that war outcome? and conflict are typically male To better understand what dominated. motivates women to enter into ROSIE BIEHL | The Observer “There is a large focus on war Reed Wood, assistant professor of political science at Arizona State University, examines the role of woman being men’s work,” Wood stated. see COMBAT PAGE 5 in combat and conflict Tuesday in the Hesburgh Center for International Studies.

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By EMILIE KEFALAS “Not only does victim blam- When people victim blame, the highlighted was the fact that not on women. It’s women using this News Writer ing put the responsibility on [the first thing people attack is char- all men are defined by the words language on women. If we kept victim], but we are also support- acter. ‘This thing that happened society and popular culture asso- going, we could have gotten vari- Catharsis Productions, the the- ing some abusive and horrible be- is bad; therefore, this is a terrible ciates with them, such as “player,” ations of these words like ‘town atre group responsible for bring- havior,” Kelly said. person.’” “stud” and “the man.” bikes’ and ‘door knobs.’” ing the informative production Kelly first projected an example Kelly also led the audience in “I will argue that this doesn’t “Here’s the thing, I’m sure you “Sex Signals” to both Saint Mary’s of victim blaming from radio per- an interactive exercise in which actually define all men,” Kelly guys have heard ‘don’t objectify and Notre Dame first-year stu- sonality Bill O’Reilly, showing a she asked what adjectives people said. “What does this say about women,’” Kelly said. “What is the dents, returned to Saint Mary’s transcription of his commentary typically use when describing a men? How often do they have job of a whore? To have the sex. All Carroll Auditorium on Tuesday on the topic of the rape and mur- woman who has sex. She then sex? All the time. How do they feel I asked for [were] words that de- evening for an interactive dis- der of teen Jennifer Moore. She asked them to do the same for about those women who they’re scribe women who have sex, not cussion titled, “Beat the Blame then invited students to examine men. having sex with? They couldn’t negative or objective.” Game: Silence the Snark — How the text and decide who O’Reilly “‘Girls is negative,” Kelly said. care less. It gives a really limiting Not only does consent from You Can Be a Voice and Speak was really blaming for the rape “‘Boys is positive. How do guys and negative perception of men both parties make for a more en- up for Victims of Rape.” The talk and murder — the audience col- feel about being called these in general.” joyable time for people, but the comes as part of the Belles Against lectively agreed on Moore herself. things? Proud, good, confident. Derogatory terms such as “slut” point of it is to respect another’s Violence Office’s week of activism Kelly then gave a brief overview On the other hand, I don’t think and “whore” are often thrown boundaries, Kelly said. and the #YesallBelles campaign, of the Just World Hypothesis, the you have any friends who want to around carelessly without conse- “People think that asking peo- addressing victim blaming and cognitive assumption that a per- grow up to be a ‘slutty thot.’” quence, Kelly said. ple to have sex is awkward, like rape culture. son’s actions are ultimately des- Variations of many terms de- “Why do people still use asking a chair for permission to Amber Kelly from Catharsis tined to bring morally fair and termine their usage in culture on [them]?” Kelly said. “[A slut is] ... use it,” Kelly said. “When we use Productions led the audience of fitting consequences to that per- different genders, Kelly said. a girl who sleeps with anyone, on this language, we’re valuing peo- students and faculty in discus- son, Kelly said. “‘Man whore’ is a good exam- the first date, with multiple peo- ple less, and we really want to get sion, beginning with the under- “The Just World Hypothesis is ple,” Kelly said. “If you just say ple. What’s the number of times rid of this because this is the way lying societal forces that prevent when people believe the world ‘whore,’ what list does it go on? a woman has to have sex to cross we attack people in our current a supportive culture for rape vic- is a just place,” Kelly said. “Have The women’s list. We have to put over into that area of ‘slut-dom?’ culture.” tims and how many people tend you ever heard, ‘Good things a modifier in front of the word for Four? One? Zero? We use these to not to realize the impact of sexual happen to good people, and bad the man.” create the bad category, and it’s Contact Emilie Kefalas at violence when it occurs. things happen to bad people?’ An important element Kelly not just men using this language [email protected] Memorial reading to feature Pulitzer winner

By DAN DeTORO in McKenna Hall at 7:30 p.m. The In keeping with Sandeen’s stand out from other kinds of po- Christina Pugh.” News Writer reading will honor Sandeen, a legacy as a poet and a teacher, etry reading,” professor of English Pugh is a consulting editor for former Notre Dame faculty mem- the English department selected William O’Rourke said. “To make the publication “Poetry,” accord- The Department of English’s ber, and will feature U.S. Poet Levine, who in turn selected a [Sandeen’s] readings stand out … ing to a press release. Pugh will inaugural Ernest Sandeen Laureate and Pulitzer prize-win- younger poet, Pugh, to read on we select an older poet and then be reading from her latest work, Memorial Reading will bring to- ner Philip Levine and University the same night, according to a the older poet gets to choose a “Grains of the Voice,” and another gether both established and up- of Illinois at Chicago professor University press release. younger poet to come read with work, “Restoration.” and-coming talent Wednesday Christina Pugh. “The idea behind it is to make it the older poet and that gives it a “I am thrilled to be reading with little bit of distinction.” Philip Levine,” Pugh said. “… I’ve Paid Advertisement “Philip Levine was available, enjoyed his work for many years and he’s about as distinguished and have found it to be some of an older poet as we have in the most moving work that’s out America right now,” O’Rourke there. I can strongly remem- said. “He also comes from ber my first experience of hear- Michigan and has a kind of work- ing him read in Boston and how ing class background, more so overwhelming an experience than is sometimes true in the po- that was, and it’s just wonderful etry world, and so his poetry has to have the opportunity to read some of the same social concerns with him. I’m really grateful.” as [Sandeen] did. We figured he would be a good one to start Contact Dan DeToro at the series with, and he selected [email protected]

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“There is a general argument money.” which we’re happy to see,” he said Combat that women are less aggressive Election The AP reported Indiana re- Tuesday night. “The House leader- Continued from page 1 and violent and more compas- Continued from page 1 elected all nine incumbent U.S. ship … had a lot of great things to sionate and caring than men,” House representatives for the first say about her. combat, Wood analyzed partic- Wood said. Walorski’s victory was the group’s time since 1986. “She’s done a lot for the local resi- ipation through two approach- Analyzing the impact of “main success this year.” “I’m just a small part in helping dents. … She goes to both sides of es. First, he looked at motivators women through this essential- “We were very, very, very con- to turn this nation around, but I the aisle in voting and getting bills that cause individuals to par- ist perspective, Wood proposed tent with people able to get Jackie care so much — I love this district,” passed, which is fantastic.” ticipate in combat. Next, he ex- that the inclusion of women in Walorski in for another term,” he Walorski said, according to WSBT. Volunteers from the Bock cam- amined groups’ motivations for a group would make the group said Tuesday night. “She did a great “I said when I went to Congress I paign were less exuberant, but still recruiting individuals. His find- appear more favorable and less job down in Washington, and she’s would take hard-working, Hoosier expressed pride in Bock’s effort. ings showed that women, like violent, consequently leading to going to keep doing it. common sense and values, and I “I think the Bock campaign put men, typically join insurgency earlier peace negotiations and “Joe Bock was not a very exciting did. And I’m going to go back there on a good fight,” College Democrats groups due to fear of violence help the group to gain more fa- candidate. People understood that, with the same kind of passion and co-president junior Michelle and repression, revenge and the vor both nationally and interna- they really want what’s best for the conviction that I carry on behalf of McCarthy said. “I think this district ideology of the group. tionally. Additionally, images of county, for the district, and it’s all the greatest district in the United has been real hard for a democrat to “In general, men and women women in war can help to solicit thanks to hard work and dedica- States of America. I’m going to win … but I think Joe Bock tried to join insurgency groups for the international sympathy and tion, which is great.” go there and continue to fight for get at issues that are really impor- same reason on an individual alliances. The South Bend Tribune reported Hoosiers, fight for jobs, fight to get tant to a lot of Americans. level,” Wood said. In this sense, the inclusion Bock expressed disappointment the government off the backs of “Jackie Walorski had a lot of mon- Finding this similarity, Wood of women could act as a sort of over the outcome, especially the im- our companies and to do what you ey — you know, campaigns these examined female participa- propaganda, demonstrating the pact of campaign finances. Walorski elected me to do.” days are so expensive … and that’s tion from the perspective of the legitimacy of the group’s cause. outraised him by more than $1 mil- College Republicans officers and how politics works nowadays. But group by investigating what “It is hard to overstate the lion and outspent him by a 2-1 mar- members involved with Election overall, I think it was a good cam- makes certain groups more symbol of women in insurgent gin, according to the Tribune. Day attended the victory celebra- paign, and I’m really proud to have likely to recruit women. On this groups,” Wood said. “The inclu- “Money is so dominant now in tion for Walorski. Senior Mark worked on it.” level, Wood found that groups sion of women can shape the our political system it’s pathet- Gianfalla, president of College recruit women based on their public opinion by demonstrat- ic,” Bock said, according to the Republicans, said they were happy Contact Ann Marie demand for resources, tactical ing solidarity and legitimacy for Tribune. “I can say I wish I would to see her success. Jakubowski at and strategic benefits and pre- the group.” have had a better message or that I “It just goes to show you that she’s [email protected] and Emily existing ideologies. Within a country, the inclu- would have shook more hands, but doing a great job in the House, and McConville at “Women are less likely to be sion of women can also be used the bottom line is I needed more they were rewarded in this district, [email protected] scrutinized in society and are to shame men into joining the therefore often used in covert cause, Wood said. operations,” Wood said. “It send the message that “It’s easy to see why people for each student, one that especial- For this reason, terrorist if women are fighting, men Forum might get anxious about some- ly stresses the importance of criti- groups are more likely to re- should be fighting too,” he said. Continued from page 1 thing whose payoff is not immedi- cal thought and the humanities, cruit women for operations like In contrast to the power of ate and the path to whose payoff is Brodhead said. suicide bombings, in which the the essentialist view of women, about vast domains of knowl- so oblique,” Brodhead said. “But “This is the time for reassert- bomber must get close to the factors such as socialization, se- edge. But the trouble is your free- the fruits of such education can ing the why and wherefore of the victim and remain unnoticed. lection effects and compensa- dom can condemn you to a life of only be reckoned over long time- liberal arts,” he said. “Not just re- Wood cited the late 1950s Battle tion could limit the impact that ignorance.” horizons, as they enable people formatting requirements, but re- of Algiers, in which the National women have on changing vio- Brodhead said many today see to rise to challenges and seize op- asserting the qualities of mind we Liberation Front used women to lent dynamics of a group, Wood the liberal arts as a luxury instead portunities they could not foresee aim to promote deep down.” plant bombs in crowded French said. of a field that leads to employment. at first.” cafes. Additionally, given that war But this field is crucial for each stu- Notre Dame should focus on Contact Madison Jaros at After discussing what factors is seen as “man’s work,” women dent’s education, he said. creating a well-rounded education [email protected] motivated women to join and may feel the need to overcom- be recruited to armed conflict, pensate and act more violently Wood explored the direct and than men, Wood said. He con- our language purposes. After all, “Humans vs. Zombies has been indirect impact that women cluded with the concession that Vampires vampires and zombies aren’t all around for almost four years have on armed conflict. the direct impact of women in Continued from page 1 that different.” now,” Mendoza said. “Through In discussing the indirect combat is difficult to measure; Junior Erik Mendoza, one of our cooperation with the CSLC, impact that women have on however, although they are of- game played at college campuses the moderators for this fall’s we have access to new resources conflicts, Wood highlighted ten overlooked, women greatly across the country,” Ayo said. game, said he was excited about and a more stable base for the fu- the essentialist perspective ap- impact the outcome of conflicts. “I knew it was played here on the new relationship between the ture of the event.” proach, which focuses on the Notre Dame’s campus. I figured CSLC and Humans vs. Vampires According to the CSLC web- perceived inherent nature of Contact Hannah Eckstein at [the CSLC] could sponsor this and the hope it provides for the site, the Humans vs. Vampires women. [email protected] event and shift it a little to suit game’s future on campus. game at Notre Dame will last from Tuesday through Sunday. Paid Advertisement Additionally, there will be games or missions held every night, pro- viding chances for players to win rewards and advantages for their team. According to Ayo, the eight stu- dent moderators added foreign language elements to the nightly missions in order to raise aware- ness of the 13 foreign language majors and minors offered at Notre Dame. “We’re really excited about this event,” Ayo said. “It’s help- ing to bring attention to the im- portance of language learning. The College of Arts and Letters is highly committed to making this language learning more central to a student’s education.” The event will conclude with a public reading of Dracula in multiple languages Monday in the LaFortune Ballroom at 5 p.m. Awards will be given to the player with the most tags, MVPs from the missions and the players with the best costumes.

Contact Katie Galioto at [email protected] 6 The observer | WEDNEsday, NOVEMBer 5, 2014 | ndsmcobserver.com Inside Column Living with deadlines

party. On the bright side, I haven’t faced a maternally-set dead- How to Matt Miklavic line to clean my room in years. Score one for pseudo-adulthood. The Maine Idea We face looming deadlines, like the end of our college years and the dispersal of friends across the country and the globe. look calm “In total, 15 students will be selected for the course. If you are For me and most of my friends, the countdown is six or seven interested, apply by November 7.” months. For some of our friends, it’s six or seven weeks. Erin McAuliffe Deadlines. Most mornings, I wake up, check my email and We face unknown deadlines about the time we have in our Scene Writer am immediately informed of a few more. They’re added to an lives to do something substantive, whatever that may be. interminable list of things to do. There’s a deadline for this as- So yes, people everywhere face deadlines and challenges. But The other day I tripped up the steps right signment, or this dorm event or this Career Center night. Once in these challenges also breed immense opportunity. in front of someone and casually brushed it a while there’s a random campus event ad — I’m looking at you, Deadlines can be paralyzing, but they can also be motivating. off, saying: “Unfortunately, this is just how Hip Hop Night — that pretends it’s a deadline to trick you into Like many, I find I do my best work when facing deadlines. I’d my life is going. Sorry you had to see that.” signing up and attending, but I’m too smart to fall for that. argue my best columns have been those written right up to the The encounter inspired me to share We live in a world that dictates we move from task to task, a last minute, but my editor might disagree. The best papers I’ve some ways to disguise the effects a crazy world in which by the time you’ve completed one thing you’ve ever written have been born out of immense caffeine and 4 a.m. week has on your presentability, health and added several more, perpetuating a vicious cycle. Somewhere in playlists prominently featuring Blink-182 and early 2000s Avril sanity. the back of my mind, I know this isn’t ideal. I know that Mendoza Lavigne. 1) Drink cold-pressed juice (extra points if has told me multiple times to think about the long-term, to think Right, like I’m the only one. it’s green). Raw, organic, gluten-free — wait, strategically. But these days the extent of my strategic thinking Deadlines that impact your G.P.A., or lack thereof, can be hor- are you Gwyneth Paltrow? about the future is deciding my Chipotle order during the walk rifying. But they also help you find the library, and maybe even Cleansing juices clean your cluttered life to Eddy Street. Most days, we’re not swimming towards a finish stay there for a bit. right up. For example, I came to the real- line or a new movement. Most days, we’re trying to stay above Deadlines around life events and departures can come with ization the other day that I had eaten only water. a tinge of gloom, but they can also remind you about what’s cheese-based products for a 24-hour period. We face deadlines about problem sets, reading responses and important. They can prompt you to make sure you go out for I had 3 a.m. queso after the Huddle lacked group projects. We face deadlines about job applications and a night with your friends or spend a week together on a beach, “microwaveable burritos,” 1 p.m. cheese study abroad. We each faced a deadline in applying to Notre blasting tunes and displaying hand written signs to drivers on sticks on the way to class, 7 p.m. microwav- Dame and crafting that ‘perfect’ application essay, complete Alabama back roads during the road trip. able mac and cheese and, to top it off, a with a typo or two. Oops. We face deadlines that force us to wake Deadlines tell us what we need to do and the time we have 3 a.m. Taco Bell Quesarito. However, my up at 8 a.m. and write while we eat breakfast. At least NDH has to do it. They can be daunting. But they can also be liberating. Synergy juice helped me ward off the high chocolate chip pancakes right now. We face deadlines we create They can inspire you to apply for something out of reach, to push cholesterol and anyone who might protest ourselves, which would explain how I misread the calendar and yourself further than you thought you could. They show us that that my life is not chronicled on GOOP. wrote this column a week early. time is not infinite, and insofar as we have opportunities, we 2) Read tangible things(books, newspa- We face deadlines about making decisions on things with no should seize them. Our time to truly influence the world, and pers, magazines—besides your subscrip- easy answer, like how to best spend our life, what career we want people around us, is ticking, and this is an opportunity we can- tion to US Weekly) in-between BuzzFeed, and whether we really need to wear pants today. I face an eight- not afford to squander. tweets, fan fiction or whatever online words week deadline to rescue some uninspiring grades — apparently Deadlines can have a certain sense of finality, but that very -fi you peruse. The physical appearance of my midterm answers got into a bit of a kerfuffle with the alleged nality can also force you to do your best, knowing you don’t get a reading material leaves no question as to answer key. second chance at everything. They can help you remember what what you are doing — casually indulging in I set out and surveyed others. They noted their apprehension you want to do, who you want to spend time with and where you literature over Netflix. over coming milestones like grad school applications, the end of want to go. And they can help you refuse to settle for something Also, stay informed. I have 11,589 unread their teenage years and “this damn paper.” They noted pressures less. emails, but I am up to date on the New York to achieve certain things — to find someone special, to make a Times — at least I read two articles per day. difference, to prove themselves. One senior noted the challenge Matt Miklavic is a senior studying political science and It’s not the whole paper, but if I had time of settling on a Halloween costume in time for Amazon to ship finance from Cape Elizabeth, Maine. He has been ruining for that would I really have 11,589 unread it in time for Feverween. A recent graduate turned Ph.D. student otherwise great pictures since 1993. He can be reached at emails? noted “This is the real world, Matt” as he detailed the challenge [email protected] 3) Do yoga. Nothing balances your life of two deadlines within a three hour span: handing in his project The views expressed in this column are those of the author better than actual balancing — until you try recap and procuring both a keg and costume before his 9 p.m. and not necessarily those of The Observer. a headstand. Yoga is a great alternative to running that doesn’t require an immediate Editorial Cartoon shower, makes you feel productive and is better for the morning after you dressed up as “a periodic table dancer” for Halloween, but got a carried away to be more like “a perpetual table dancer that now has a swol- len knee.” 4) Drink tea. The packaging literally says things like “Calm,” “Restore,” “Get an A on your exam and never get a pimple again”. It also advertises things like, “A balanced swirl of rich pumpkin, caramel, toffee, but- terscotch and creamy vanilla” — don’t fall for this hyperbolic advertising. Even if tea leaves your taste buds less than satisfied, you will feel sophisticated and people will notice that. You drink tea with a purpose: to better your health and to justify why you’re awake at 4:30 a.m. No, you did not take a “20 minute” nap at 11 p.m. and not wake up until 2 a.m. to continue study- ing. You just wanted to get up and drink some tea while you wait for the sun to rise with your accounting book on your lap — and then you might follow it up by reading the paper, doing some yoga and drinking some juice .

Contact Erin McAuliffe at [email protected] The views expressed in the Inside Column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer. The observer | WEDNEsday, NOVEMber 5, 2014 | ndsmcobserver.com 7 See us in the Prius significance is perhaps the greatest. If asked stereotype while poor blacks and Latinos are Sarah Morris to describe Prius drivers in one word, nearly never associated with the car. A Prius signifies Left of Center every American could answer with ease. Across liberal, “sustainably-minded” folks who care the nation, the Prius has become a symbol for about things like organic food, half marathons Chances are that if you follow a Prius long environmentalism and “being green,” but in a and the Keystone Pipeline. enough, you will end up at a farmer’s mar- socially acceptable way that the mainstream The Prius represents other, darker elements ket, indie movie theater or startup company’s tolerates. Purchasing a Prius is just radical of society as well. As the signature vehicle of headquarters, which is comprised of far too enough, but still comfortable for the culs-de- yuppie culture, it serves as a representation of much glass and “repurposed materials.” While sac and four-car garages across the land. its flaws as well as its attributes. As previously trucks, SUVs and sports cars have all enjoyed Yet, in spite of this breach into mainstream mentioned, the Prius is largely reserved for the role of representing specific populations America, the Prius still remains on the fringes, the rich. It is the epitome of gentrification and for decades, the Prius has come to stand for an for its connotations and accompanying myths the changing demographics and economics of entirely new group of people: Yuppies. What are deeply ingrained in the nation’s psyche. America’s cities. While it is not as excruciat- began as a relatively risky and unpopular move Many Prius drivers perpetuate and embrace ingly blatant as a Range Rover or a Bentley, the by Toyota has evolved into much more than a these connotations by slapping on “Obama Prius, in spite of its socially conscious persona, simple hybrid vehicle. The Prius has come to 2012” and “Coexist” bumper stickers, tossing is a sign of the increasing income disparity in be one of the most prolific cultural symbols their reusable grocery bags next to the $350 the U.S. — the ever-growing gap between rich of the decade, carrying with it an incredible car seat in the back and cranking up Steve and poor as the middle class slowly erodes. weight that speaks volumes about its drivers. Inskeep on Morning Edition as they sip their Like other symbols of subculture that have To an outsider, a Prius would appear to be a Peet’s coffee on the commute. Such patterns broken the seal into the mainstream, the Prius rather unremarkable car. Moderately sized and of behavior are only widespread in limited ar- is evidence of progress. The fact that anything neutrally colored, its first impression hardly eas of the United States, specifically in or near in the United States symbolizes environmental differs from any other mid-sized, sedan-type urban areas. But this is where the Prius flour- consciousness, among many other things, is car. In fact, many have claimed that the Prius ishes. Sure, they’re tolerated by Expedition- encouraging in itself. Despite its flaws, yup- is far worse-looking than its supposed coun- driving neighbors in smaller towns throughout pie culture embodies elements of idealism, terparts like the Camry or Corolla. Its pecu- the fifty states, but Priuses truly live their sustainability and consciousness that are im- liar hatchback stands out and differentiates lives to the fullest when driven by unabashed portant to the future of both our country and it from more conventional cars in a way that yuppies. world. These and other elements, through the some have called unaesthetic in the slightest. The Prius has come to represent an entire power of cultural symbols and universal codes, However, due to the combination of its hybrid subculture of American citizens. A Prius sig- are embodied by the Prius: yet another exam- nature, targeted marketing and steeper prices, nifies affluence, but not in the same way a ple of the undeniable power that “things” have the Prius quickly leaves its inferior counter- Mercedes or BMW does. The affluence of a in our cultural landscape. parts in the dust...or rather, a low-emissions Prius driver is recent, conscious, “hip.” A Prius electric field silently emitted from its tailpipe. signifies youth, but not in the same way a beat- Sarah Morris is junior studying political sci- It is evident throughout American culture up Craigslist car or a mom’s hand-me-down ence and American studies. She is a proud Ryan that a Prius represents far more than a simple minivan does. Prius drivers are young parents, Hall wildcat and originally hails from Monterey, mode of transportation, as most other cars do. young professionals and usually successful. California. She can be reached at smorris8@ While its basic physical attributes are far less A Prius signifies white people or “trendy mi- nd.edu unique or spectacular as other symbolic vehi- norities;” Asian-Americans and mixed race The views expressed in this column are those of the cles (e.g. Hummers, Porsches, etc.), its cultural Gap-commercial types most definitely fit the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.

LetterS to the editor Here’s to the losers Yesterday, obviously, there were elections. In this cycle, I’m sure some did not, and this is for point — and hopefully will continue to show — is elections you get winners, and many of those po- them. precisely the standard to which we want to hold litical winners were winners for the first time. I I hope that anyone who worked for a loser, or our elected officials and those who work for them. hope some students from Notre Dame got to be lost in any way yesterday, stays with politics. Political courage isn’t running uncontested; it’s part of those campaigns, especially the first-time You fought for a cause you believe in. I hope you going into adversity and tirelessly working de- winners. Congratulations to all of those affiliated continue to fight for that cause, whatever it may spite the difficulty of the task at hand. Don’t get with any of the winners. I hope you have the abil- be, because it’s still a worthy one. Politics needs jaded, don’t wallow. Instead, hold the winners ity to savor your win and truly take it in. There more resilience today — that resilience comes accountable for the promises they made. are few feelings better than the culmination of a from losing. Abraham Lincoln was fighting a very Politics needs people like you who stand up to year (or more) of work coming to fruition and the worthy anti-slavery cause when he lost the 1858 failures, people who keep fighting instead of con- principles you believe in winning out. Sincerely, senatorial race in Illinois. He kept fighting after tinually accepting the new normal. We can always I hope it was a very positive experience, and that a loss. In fact, many of the most successful poli- do better. Please keep fighting for your cause as you’ll stay in politics because of feelings like this. ticians have experienced losing. To find the last long as you believe in it. In the words of Winston But I’m not worried about you. U.S. president to never have lost an election, gen- Churchill, you’re a winner: “Success is going from I’m a loser. When I lost my campaign two years eral or primary, you have to go all the way back to failure to failure without losing enthusiasm.” ago for student body Vice President running John Kennedy. Learning from mistakes in politics Keep that enthusiasm because politics needs you. alongside Bill Christy, one of the best men I know, and becoming a better and stronger politician are it didn’t feel good. Devoting the same amount skills most effectively learned from being a loser a Patrick Roemer of work and time the winners put in and having few times. senior nothing to show for it really hurts. While I wish I hope you stay with it. The fortitude, strength off-campus everyone on campus went and worked for winners of character and grace you’ve shown up to this Nov. 4

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By DANIEL O’BOYLE and realize so much more about Harris and her songs. you’re eating microwave dinners alone every night, your Scene Writer Make no mistake, Harris did not decide that what her thoughts eventually wander to what you were afraid of latest album as Grouper needed was the sound of a mi- thinking. On “Clearing,” the album’s magnificent sec- If you were to list the sound effects you’d least expect to crowave. It appeared purely by accident, when a micro- ond track and first real song after a two-minute intro, hear on "Ruin," Grouper's latest album, a stern beep of a mi- wave in the house she recorded the album in turned back she just about gets out the line “maybe you were right crowave oven would be somewhere near the top, probably on after a blackout, but she may well have realized how it when you said I've never been in love,” but the final word behind a novelty singing Large Mouth Billy Bass, but nar- underscores her songs when she chose to leave it in. is barely audible and follows a long pause, like she knew rowly ahead of a Kanye West, “haah.” The startling beep fits so well because it creates a she changed her mind, but that complete silence would But as the repeated, slow and subtly-changing nine piano whole new picture, which couldn’t be further from the admit even more about her loneliness. notes on “Labryinth,” the album’s fourth track, move toward images that Harris’s music initially invokes. When Liz It’s this combination of silence and words, which an end, a microwave beeping can clearly and unmistakably Harris wrote and recorded these songs in 2011, she was Harris doesn’t want you to hear, that makes "Ruins" be heard, shocking you away from the images that had been in a house somewhere in Portugal, and all I know for sure sound like earlier Grouper albums, or like many other created only by the gentle sounds of Liz Harris’s voice, her pi- about that house was that it contained a microwave. ambient musicians; however, “Ruins” is something else. ano and the distant sounds of frogs and crickets. The album The microwave has come a long way in music since Her music doesn’t just build worlds for their own sake remains microwave-free from then on, but the surprise of the Dire Straits dreamed of having them installed in 1985’s this time; she tries to build somewhere to hide from her beep is hard to forget about for the final 25 minutes of R" uin." “Money for Nothing.” When Radiohead acknowledged own thoughts, although she never fully succeeds. The The reasons such a sound seems so out-of-place are ob- the unhealthiness of microwave dinners on “Fitter album doesn’t soundtrack Liz Harris among ancient ru- vious at first listen: even for an artist like Grouper, who has Happier,” the convenient kitchen appliance was already ins; it simply soundtracks Liz Harris in ruins. been known since 2008’s “Dragging a Dead Deer Up a Hill," a synonym for all that is depressing. Maybe Liz Harris for her eclectic music that can build worlds for the listener, never actually used the microwave while recording Contact Daniel O’Boyle at [email protected] “Ruins” is a subtle and delicate album. There are no looping "Ruins," but when you hear her softly mumble some of pedals or other effects this time to drown out her voice, but the most human lyrics she’s ever written over a piano “Ruins” Harris’s piano and perfectly-placed silences accomplish that that’s often a little out of time, it’s hard not to think of her Grouper feat more than ever before. alone eating yesterday’s leftovers in a house is big enough The world Harris creates this time seems at first to be one to carry every echo of every note she plays. Label: Kranky in which microwave ovens obviously do not exist. It’s right “Ruins” is by far Harris’s most personal record. She Tracks: “Clearing,” “Labryinth,” “Holding” there in the album’s title; the songs do seem to perfectly announced on its release that she was processing some soundtrack thoughts of ancient ruins, and few — if any — an- “emotional garbage” while recording it. She trails off at If you like: Xiu Xiu, Julianna Barwick, The Caretaker cient ruins contain microwaves. But hearing the microwave some point in almost every line, like she doesn’t want briefly allows the listener to step away from these pictures to admit to herself anything that she sings, but when

By JOHN DARR effect works in reverse as well; the emotional potency of in “Boy/Girl” opens up space for Taylor’s spoken word Scene Writer James' works are often shrouded in clutters of unusual section in “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together,” notes and foreboding synthesizer tones. With Swift’s casting it an engagingly sincere and dismayed light. The musical hipsters have lost. With the phenomenon straightforward, emotive singing layered over them, “Why you gotta be so mean?” sounds even more plead- known as “Aphex Swift,” a mashup of choice Aphex Twin the warm emotional undercurrent and subtle beauty ing over the gorgeous backdrop of Aphex Twin’s “Flim,” (birth name Richard D. James) cuts and Taylor Swift of each Aphex Twin song selected is highlighted and as does the entirety of “You Belong With Me” over a cappella, comedian David Rees has unintentionally amplified. “Avril 14th”. The chemistry between each a cappella/ revealed that the backbone of music transcends genre, Oddly enough, the first composition on the record composition pairing is mind-blowing; these elements fame and critical acclaim. The Taylor a cappella, rang- is the weakest. A fusion of Taylor Swift’s “I Knew You are truly better together. ing from breakout hit "You Belong With Me" to recent Were Trouble” and Aphex Twin’s “4,” “T4ouble” suffers That’s not to say that "Aphex Swift" is for everyone. smash "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together," because the two source tracks are in different (but still Taylor’s lyrical and vocal style remain highly intact seamlessly fit over the famed electronic producer’s frac- related) keys. Because of this, Taylor’s a cappella doesn’t throughout the record, as does Aphex Twin’s pen- tured experimental jams. It’s not new for mainstream reach its potential heights; neither track can make up chant for shuttering, often difficult beats. However, music to be fused with obscure indie music via mashup for this foundational split. However, the record takes anything else would be a travesty — the most impres- — just check out the list of samples used in Girl Talk’s off right from the next track, “Starlicker”. The throbbing sive part of "Aphex Swift" is how it manages to both latest LPs — but “Aphex Swift” is perhaps the most suc- pads and vocal samples of “Windowlicker” provide an preserve and enrich the elements it brings together. cessful fusion of diametrically opposed styles of music. amazing backdrop for Swift’s “Starlight." “You’ll spend "Aphex Swift" is an essential listen for any fan of ex- On paper, James’ glitchy, dynamic compositions don’t your whole life singing the blues if you keep thinking perimental pop music and anyone who’s searching seem suitable as a backgrounds for any pop star’s voice. that way” dives into harmonious sadness when paired for an engaging new sound in the crowded musical James' work is often anti-commercial, sporting freakish with Richard’s falling vocal sample, evoking far more scene. It works because in the end, music is music; it's album covers and unforgivingly harsh sounds. Taylor’s emotion than either track separately. Then there’s the a product crafted from melodies, rhythms and human is relentlessly poppy, sporting straightforward rhythms so-called "drop" into distortion immediately following emotion. "Aphex Swift" proves that hipsters and tee- and unabashed hooks around every corner. However, “we could have 10 kids and teach them how to dream,” nyboppers have a lot more in common than either one the two artists work when combined by amplifying which seems to blow the ceiling off the track in a way that may think. Maybe the era of your song and my song is each others’ hidden strengths. When isolated as a cap- complicates the oft-referenced "impossible dreams" in over, and now there’s only Our Song … and minipops pella, Taylor’s vocal performances shine; the unique- a way that is both mesmerizing and haunting. 67 [120.2][source field mix]. ness of her voice and its origins in the country genre The rest of "Aphex Swift" continues to squeeze the are highlighted in James' electronic compositions. The most out of every Swift lyric. The soft rhythmic retreat Contact John Darr at [email protected]

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By ALLIE TOLLAKSEN kids play with knives and are into some weird stuff them- ever written for film. Though it’s clear they are easy- Scene Editor selves, but their affection for each other is unending. They’re going and loving parents, the two characters also have also great parents ­who support their children uncondition- the rare characteristic of being their own individual While many students were off celebrating “Feverween” in ally. Finally, they do everything they can to keep a spark and hilarious people while also being parents. Rather costume, I had a significantly tamer Thursday evening last alive. In one scene, the two of them giggle and lock eyes in than fall into a trope of anonymous, clueless parents week. Homework and preparations for meetings took pre- conversation when the Bermuda Triangle is mentioned, in a teen movie, the two have distinct personalities cedence over kicking off the Halloween weekend early, so I only to explain to their company, “Excuse us. Second hon- and lives. It’s hard to choose a favorite scene, but the found myself at home on All Hallow’s Eve Eve (or “Mischief eymoon.” The couple may be dark and spooky to everyone one in which Dill gets to pick the movie because he Night” for all you New Jerseyans out there). else, but they’re perfect for each other. is the “family member of the week,” only to find out Still, I tried my best to stay in the spirit, and my friends Rosemary picks him as “family member of the week” and I did our part by watching one of my favorite recom- Sybil and Kelly – “The Family Stone” every week. mendations from Netflix’s H“ alloween Favorites” list, the 1991 movie “The Addams Family.” Full disclosure: this While the Christmas movie “The Family Stone” cen- Molly and Arthur Weasley – “Harry Potter” was after attempting to ironically watch the “Air Buddies” ters on the crumbling relationship between Meredith Halloween special "Spooky Buddies," which is hilarious but (Sarah Jessica Parker) and boyfriend Everett Stone For fans of Harry Potter, little explanation needs to be still entirely unbearable. (Dermot Mulroney), Everett is the child of a fantastic given for this fictional couple. Molly (Julie Walters) and I hadn’t seen “The Addams Family” in a few years, and marriage. Diane Keaton and Craig T. Nelson play Sibyl Arthur (Mark Williams) not only raised an impressive while I knew it wasn’t comparable to many of the horror and Kelly, who host their adult children for the holidays number of children on a tight budget, but also opened films and thrillers on the Netflix Halloween list, I started in the film, and the couple are perhaps the most stable, their home to those in need and, oh yeah, spent their watching with the memory of loving the film as a child for strong and understanding in movie history. Besides be- lives fighting evil. its dark and weird comedy. What I didn’t remember in my ing awesome parents, emotional revelations later in the affection for the movie, however, was the absolutely won- film show just how much they care for each other. Mac and Kelly – “Neighbors” derful marriage that is Morticia and Gomez Addams. I watched adoringly as their perfect relationship played Thad and Patrick – “The Family Stone” So, maybe “Neighbors” wasn’t the greatest movie of out on screen and began racking my brain for other movies 2014, but the on-screen dynamic between new parents with long-term couples who have great relationships. In a The Stone parents aren’t the only heartwarming cou- Kelly (Rose Byrne) and Mac (Seth Rogen) was easily time when both comedies and dramas about dysfunctional ple in “The Family Stone.” It appears that their son Thad the highlight of the film. When most movies about families reign supreme, I realized it’s not easy to find a hap- (Tyrone Giordano) inherited the fantastic relationship neighbor rivalries or frat bros center on men protect- py marriage or partnership in film. There’s also still plenty gene. While it’s not entirely clear that Thad and his part- ing their lawns or some other trope, “Neighbors” was of work to be done in Hollywood before we see more diverse ner Patrick (Brian White) are married (or if they even exceptional because it brought Rose Byrne’s char- happy couples on screen, including same-sex partners and could be), I’m including the couple on the list. Even with acter fully into the picture — both Byrne and Rogen blended families. Still, I did my best to pick out some of the relatively little screen time, the two come off as loving are equally invested in taking down their annoy- best movie marriages and partnerships on screen. and supportive couple thrilled to adopt a child together, ing neighborhood frat house. The two are hilarious and their scenes together steal the show. whether or not they’re plotting against their neigh- Morticia and Gomez – “The Addams Family” bors; they make an excellent pair and aren’t afraid to Rosemary and Dill – “Easy A” joke around, make fun of each other or have a good As mentioned in the introduction, Morticia and Gomez time. (played by Anjelica Huston and Raul Julia, respectively) I can’t shake the feeling that Rosemary (Patricia have what may be the perfect marriage. Sure, they let their Clarkson) and Dill (Stanley Tucci) are the funniest parents Contact Allie Tollaksen at [email protected]

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Sports Authority Bouts throwing six to seven jabs at threw combinations with little Continued from page 11 a time while Cook responded accuracy. Jefferson did, however, with a combination of hooks successfully dodge Fuerst’s jabs. Lords and Jacks; McGovern gained control of the and crosses. In the second and Ultimately, Fuerst took the bout match. The second round opened third rounds, Long and Cook by unanimous decision. very defensively, before a flurry continued to throw combina- from McGovern put Kau on the tion punches. Long’s focused on Shannon “Shake Down” London NFL names ropes. Kau attempted to fight throwing several jabs and cross Hodges def. Laura “Dairy more aggressively, but McGovern combinations aimed at her oppo- Queen” LeBrun outfits, which would make for put up a strong defense and nent’s head and moving down to The intrahall tension was Isaac Lorton a great mascot and uniforms. landed punches. Kau started the the abdominal area. Cook put in high as sophomore Shannon Assistant Managing Editor Whether it be the footguards third round with a very strong a good effort, at one point throw- “Shake Down” Hodges faced fel- with the giant beaver-fur flurry that kept her in the fight, but ing an uppercut that forced Long low Cavanaugh resident junior In 2007, the NFL began test- caps or the famous Beefeaters McGovern replied with a combi- into the corner of the ring, but she Laura “Dairy Queen” LeBrun. ing whether or not American at the Tower of London, the nation of jabs at the end to secure fell short of gaining an advantage. LeBrun concentrated her early football would be feasible in London Guards would be a the unanimous victory. Long won the bout by unanimous jab-hook combinations on the England. More specifically, viable name. Beefeaters would decision. sides of Hodges’ head. In the first London. If these trial runs be a good team name by itself, Ava Stachelski def. Caitlyn round, Le Brun defended herself went well, the NFL’s plan was but it probably would be mis- “Be a Champ” Beauchamp Kathryn “The Kicker” with quick hooks and upper- to have a team permanently in construed too often. Both fighters began defensively, Thompson def. Arantxa cuts against Hodges’ strategy of London by 2022. but senior Ava Stachelski took “The Hispanic Causing throwing few punches with im- Halfway through this plan, The London Towers the early advantage. Stachelski Panic” Garcia Escobar pressive force. In the second there have been 10 NFL games Speaking of famous land- dodged many of junior Caitlyn Lewis sophomore Kathryn round, Hodges showed off her played at Wembley Stadium in marks in London, the Tower Beauchamp’s punches and con- “the Kicker” Thompson faced endurance by increasing her London, with the 11th coming of London and the Tower nected on multiple jabs of her own Farley sophomore Arantxa “The number of hook-hook-uppercut- this Sunday. Bridge are instantly recogniz- that were well timed. Stachelski Hispanic Causing Panic” Garcia uppercut combinations aimed There were hesitations able monuments. Historically continued to avoid the Pasquerilla Escobar in one of the most intense at LeBrun. At one point, LeBrun about these games: how the speaking as well, both West resident’s attacks while bouts of the night. In the first appeared to mount a comeback NFL would be received in a landmarks have prominent landing precise jabs for most of round, Escobar came out strong, as she pushed Hodges across the football (read soccer) nation, places in English lore. The the fight, showing off her quick throwing sets of jabs and hooks ring. However, Le Brun’s efforts how teams would play dur- idea of towering over other footwork in the second round. to attack Thompson’s head. In re- fell short, as Hodges took the bout ing and after long flights and teams might also be appeal- Although Beauchamp managed sponse, Thompson threw a coun- by unanimous decision. changing time zones and if ing. Naming a team after an to corner Stachelski and land a terpunch, knocking Escobar’s games were even logistically inanimate object could be combination of punches in the headgear off. The second and Rebecca “Brick House” possible overseas during the weird, but the Los Angeles third round, Stachelski held on to third rounds followed a similar Hauserman def. Carly regular season. Lakers and the Chicago Fire win by unanimous decision. pattern of jab and cross combi- “Knock ‘Em Outta” Syta The NFL found these over- have managed to pull it off. nations by Escobar. Each time Off-campus senior Carly seas games were possible and However, the Fire might Emmie “Drop, Lock And” Escobar drew back, Thompson “Knock ‘Em Outta” Syta started garnered a lot of attention. not be the best name for a Popovich def. Lauren responded by counterpunching, out strong against Pasquerilla According to sportsbusiness- Chicago team. Or London for Mathias knocking off Escobar’s headgear West sophomore Rebecca “Brick daily.com, in 2013 and 2014 that matter. Lewis junior Emmie Popovich twice more. In the third round, House” Hauserman. Syta kept only three percent of the and Pasquerilla West sophomore Thompson threw a body shot her hands up early and threw people surveyed who attended The London Lords Lauren Mathias showcased their at Escobar, who proceeded to mostly uppercuts to the sides games in London had ties to I have always been a sucker tough defenses throughout the stumble towards the edge of the of Hauserman’s head, while the U.S. Twenty-two percent for alliteration, and the match. Early in the first round, ring. Thompson won the bout by Hauserman retaliated with hook- were from London, and 60 London Lords appeals di- both fighters managed to land a unanimous decision. jab-hook combinations. In the percent were from elsewhere rectly to that. It would honor few quick punches, but each box- second and third rounds, the bout in the U.K. the House of Lords, the up- er focused on holding back early. Molly Allare def. Karlee turned into a battle of endurance. If it is only a matter of time per house of Great Britain’s Popovich started to seize the ad- Blanchard Syta increased her combinations before we see an NFL team in Parliament. It would also give vantage in the second stanza, as Off-campus senior Molly Allare in the middle of the match, utiliz- London, it will need a name. a nod to England’s former she connected on occasional jabs dominated Pasquerilla East ing a series of controlled hooks We don’t want to end up with feudal system based on nobil- while remaining strong defen- sophomore Karlee Blanchard. followed by a strong jab. However, something ridiculous like the ity. It might be too stuffy as a sively. She continued to defend Allare threw the first punch be- Syta eventually succumbed to New Orleans Pelicans, espe- name though. And everyone well in the third round, and at the fore Blanchard responded with Hauserman’s quick uppercuts cially when it could have been knows Great Britain is not at end of the fight, she landed a pair a combination of uppercuts and and jabs and the bout ended with the Voodoo. all stuffy. of strong jabs to ensure the win by jabs. Both fighters ended the first Syta pushed against the edge of So here are some names to unanimous decision. round in a standstill. In the sec- the ring. Hauserman came out consider for an NFL team in The London Jacks ond round, Allare’s slight edge with the victory by unanimous London: One of the most iconic Rachel Francis def. grewt as she threw jab and hook decision. things about England is its Mackenzie “Mac Attack” combinations. Blanchard threw The London Monarchs flag, the Union Jack. Just off Smith triple uppercut combinations, Kim “Kimbo Slice” Smith The most obvious name the bat, the uniforms would The fight began with impres- but her inability to match the def. Claire “Princess” would probably be the Kings. easily be the best in the sive footwork from both fighters, punches thrown by Allare made Purcell But with an NBA team and an league. With Scotland stick- but Walsh sophomore Rachel the outcome clear. The third Lewis senior Kim “Kimbo Slice” NHL team already holding ing around in Great Britain, Francis took control of the fight round proved to be decisive, with Smith defeated Pasquerilla West that, it doesn’t seem likely. the Union Jack will remain late in the first round. Despite Allare’s consistency and endur- junior Claire “Princess” Purcell. The same goes for the the same. The Jacks would sophomore Mackenzie Smith’s ance resulting in her victory by In the first round, Purcell came Royals. Kansas City’s MLB be an excellent name for quick movements and defense, unanimous decision. out strong, forcing Smith against team probably wouldn’t be too American fans to identify a Francis connected on several jabs. the edge of the ring. Purcell did keen about that. Let’s also not London team by because the Her momentum continued into Megan “Ferocious” Fuerst not waver, endlessly throwing forget that two of England’s London Redcoats, Teapots and the second round, as she landed def. Mylan “Mylance” combination after combina- greatest rulers were Queen Colonizers probably won’t do. more right hooks. Smith started Jefferson tion while Smith retaliated with Elizabeth and Queen Victoria, the third round aggressively Off-campus senior Megan a couple of hook-and-jab com- so the Kings won’t do. The London Wizards but Francis’s defense remained “Ferocious” Fuerst used a con- binations. Midway through the The Monarchs, however, is England is probably most strong. As both fighters slowed servative strategy against Ryan second round, Smith turned the a great team name honoring known for J.K. Rowling and down late in the match, Francis sophomore Mylan “Mylance” bout around by taking advantage Great Britain’s long history Harry Potter, so obviously landed the necessary blows to Jefferson. Jefferson took the early of Purcell’s exhaustion. By the of kings and queens, and it the best name is the London earn her the victory by unani- edge with numerous triple com- end of the third round, Smith was was the name of the team in Wizards. Or the London 9 and mous decision. binations. Fuerst held back at throwing approximately three London in the former NFL 3/4’s or anything that refer- first, throwing combinations times as many jabs and hooks as Europe. So it has history. Then ences the world of Hogwarts. Maggi “Magi” Long def. of controlled jabs and a single Purcell. With both fighters push- again, the former Monarchs It doesn’t even matter if the Maleina Cook powerful hook for the head. In ing themselves until the end, it didn’t last long. Washington Wizards have the Badin junior Maggi “Magi” the second round, Fuerst contin- was unclear if Smith’s endurance name already. Long took on off-campus gradu- ued the combinations but with would overcome Purcell’s im- The London Guards ate student Melinda Cook. Long greater force, causing Jefferson pressive first round. Ultimately, If you visit London, you Contact Isaac Lorton at commenced the bout with force, to stumble. After this, Jefferson Smith won by split decision. likely will see at least one [email protected] of London’s famous guards. The views expressed in this The Observer accepts classifieds every business day from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Notre Dame office, There is a whole hierarchy of Sports Authority are those of the 024 South Dining Hall. 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Bouts Junior Jenna Ivan and sopho- particularly strong punches. In Morgan McCann def. Jessica was able to sustain this energy Continued from page 12 more Yomara Acevedo opened the final two rounds, however, “The Princess” Balko throughout the remainder of the their bout by trading punches at Hagedorn took over, as she landed Senior Morgan McCann used ju- fight, as the sophomore delivered as McKown dominated. McKown the center of the ring, with nei- a series of jabs with her right hand. nior Jessica Balko’s height against a decisive hard right jab in the was given a unanimous-decision ther boxer showing any superior- The judges unanimously deter- her, as she delivered a series of match’s final round, securing the victory over Baumann. ity. In the second round, the two mined Hagedorn to be the victor. punches to Balko’s midsection victory. Cushing defeated Brosnan evenly-matched fighters traded while staying low to the ground. by unanimous decision. Jessica “Cold as Ice” Frio punches. Near the end of the third Kristen “Power House” Balko responded by using her long def. Anneliese “The Reach” round, Ivan landed a strong punch Pieczynski def. Izzy “I-Z- reach, landing a few jabs with her Sam “I am” Davies def. Rinaldi that caused the referee to stop the Z-Y Put My Name in Bold” right glove, but McCann avoided Michelle “It’s Hot in Here” This fight initially looked like fight and check on Acevedo. The Hillberg Balko’s offensive attack. By the con- Summers a draw, with sophomore Jessica two fighters met in the center of In a closely fought match, soph- clusion of the third round, McCann Sophomore Sam Davies out- Frio and junior Anneliese Rinaldi the ring for a hug moments be- omore Kristen Pieczynski from had captured the fight’s momen- lasted junior Michelle Summers matching up in height, reach and fore hearing the judges’ decision, Pangborn defeated junior Izzy tum. The judges unanimously in this bout, as she was able to pull skill. Both fighters had their own which was unanimous in favor of Hillberg in a split decision. Both awarded McCann the victory. away from Summers in the fight’s impressive moments in the fight. Ivan. fighters were evenly matched in final round. Both fighters seemed In the second round, Rinaldi land- the first two rounds of the fight, Therese “The Beast” Cushing evenly matched in the fight’s open- ed blows to the face but was unable Shannon “Shagedorn” as the two traded a series of right def. Mary “Mare the Bear” ing two rounds, but Davies took to take control of the match. In the Hagedorn def. Kathryn punches and jabs with each other Brosnan control and came out of the gates third and final round, Frio and “Kitty Kat” Cotter in the early going. Coming out with Sophomore Therese Cushing strong in the final stanza. She had Rinaldi each made their case to Senior Shannon Hagedorn de- more energy in the final round, came out with strong energy in the more energy than Summers, con- advance to the finals, but neither feated sophomore Kathryn Cotter Pieczynski’s endurance gave her first round, as she backed fellow necting on a number of jabs to did so in dominating fashion. The by unanimous decision, land- an advantage, as she was able to sophomore Mary Brosnan against secure a victory by unanimous de- judges eventually gave the split- ing a series of hard right blows to finish the fight with a strong right- the ropes multiple times by de- cision over Summers. decision victory to Frio. Cotter in the second and third hand punch and ultimately tilt the livering a series of hard right jabs. rounds. The momentum volleyed bout in her favor. This concluding The referee was forced to stop the Colby “Hammer Down” Jenna Ivan def. Yomara back and forth between the two round effort secured a victory for match three times during the first Hoyer def. Sarah “Peaches” “Puerto Rican Thunder” fighters in the opening round as Pieczynski, as she won the match two rounds because of Cushing’s Toner Acevedo neither fighter was able to land by split decision. onslaught of punches. Cushing With a clear height advantage over junior Sarah Toner, senior Paid Advertisement Colby Hoyer started the fight with tremendous energy, landing a number of hard jabs in the round’s opening seconds. This forced the referee to end the match early and declare Hoyer the victor. Hoyer will advance to the next round of the tournament after winning a refer- ee-stopped contest.

Katie Martin def. Erin Sweeney Juniors Katie Martin and Erin Sweeney were both able to land powerful punches on one another in the first and second rounds. Martin gained some momentum over Sweeney towards the end of the second round. She carried this into the final round, when she forced Sweeney to fight defen- sively throughout the last stanza. By landing a series of punches in the match’s final minute, Martin earned a unanimous-decision vic- tory over Sweeney.

Val “Valliswag” Williams def. Mercedes “Merciless” De la Rosa The fight started defensively, with both fighters showing im- pressive footwork and movement. Neither fighter was able to land many punches. Val Williams, a senior from Pangborn, eventually seized the advantage in the match, but fellow Pangborn sophomore De la Rosa used her quick feet to prevent Williams from landing many punches. Williams managed to land some well-timed punches in the first two rounds, and as the fight opened up in the third and both fighters boxed far more ag- gressively, Williams got the better of De La Rosa to win by unanimous decision.

Maddie McGovern def. Jennifer Kau Senior Jennifer Kau and sopho- more Maddie McGovern, both from Pasquerilla East, started the fight offensively and traded sev- eral jabs. Kau was more effective early on, but both fighters slowed down towards the end of the first round. Before the end of the round,

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M Soccer Bouts multiple jabs to Best’s head while though Pierce gave a strong ef- proved enough to earn her the Continued from page 16 Continued from page 16 dodging her attempted punches. fort, Zolper won by unanimous unanimous decision victory. Twice in the first round, the of- decision. Irish have pitched just one shutout Griffin ficial had to stop the fight for Best Katie “House” Heussman in their last nine games. After four The second match of the night to readjust her headgear. Skrbis Elizabeth “Tiny Texan” Vista def. Elia Castillo in the first eight games of the sea- featured off­-campus senior carried her dominance into the def. Monica Ulrich Junior Katie Heussman had the son, Clark and the Irish defenders Dionne Sandoval against Renee second round by forcing Best onto Lyons Monica Ulrich, a sopho- clear height and reach advantages will surely want to record a clean Griffin, aF arley sophomore. the ropes twice. Skrbis’ powerful more took on McGlinn sopho- over fellow junior Elia Castillo, sheet or two in the postseason. Sandoval got going early by land- right hook proved to be too much more Elizabeth Vista. The first and she used it to her advantage in But on the flip side, Notre Dame ing multiple blows within the for Best and at t the end of the third two rounds were very even, with the opening round. Nevertheless, has only twice allowed its op- first ten seconds of the fight. This round, Skrbis was declared the Ulrich landing some solid punch- Castillo pushed her opponent ponents more than one goal in a flurry set the tone for the rest of the winner by unanimous decision. es, even knocking Vista’s headgear to the ropes on a number of oc- game — in back-to-back matches match, forcing Griffin to fight de- off-kilter and forcing the match to casions. Heussman and Castillo last month against Michigan and fensively. The second round was Amanda “Boxing Panda” be halted temporarily. Vista came danced around each other for the Louisville. similar to the first, with Griffin Leung def. Mia “The Hulk” out swinging in the third round, entire second round. The final And to be honest with you? I’m struggling to keep Sandoval at bay. Hogan-Davis but Ulrich countered with a strong round followed the same story, as not sure the Irish need to keep Sandoval started the final round The night kicked off in Ring sequence of her own. Both fight- each fighter landed a few blows regular clean sheets in order to by pummeling Griffin with a A with a bout between senior ers ended the bout strong, and and pushed her opponent back, find postseason success. For me, combination of blows to the head Amanda Leung of Lyons and the judges took a long time before but neither took control. The fight not conceding first — and limit- and body, which prevented Griffin sophomore Mia Hogan-Davis of crowning a winner. When the came down to the judges, who ing it to conceding just once — is from rallying. Sandoval was de- Pasquerilla East. As soon as the decision came down, it was an- gave a split-decision victory to more important. “Goals change clared the winner by unanimous bell sounded, both fighters came nounced that Vista had won by Heussman. games” is one of those tired clichés decision. out swinging. Each landed several split-decision. in the soccer world but it is often good sequences. After a flurry of Shannon “The Glommer” true, especially when one team is Erin O’Brien def. Courtney jabs, the two backed off for the rest Nikki Murgas def. Margaret Bugos def. Ellen “De a clear favorite — a situation the Wright of the round. The second round “Boom Boom Pow” Zhao Dangerous” McCourt Irish are likely to face on multiple The third bout of the night pit- featured much of the same, with In the sixth fight of the night In another well-fought bout, occasions this postseason. If the ted Erin O’Brien, a Lewis senior, Leung landing a nice sequence in Ring A, Pangborn junior junior Shannon Bugos came out Irish score first in such a game, against Courtney Wright, a Farley of punches. In the third round, Nikki Murgas, fought fellow ju- landing every punch she threw. they force their opponent to open sophomore. The taller Wright Leung came out firing and had nior Margaret Zhao from Farley. Between flurries of punches from up a little in search of a goal. That tried to go on the offensive early, Hogan-Davis pinned against the Murgas came out very strong in Bugos, sophomore Ellen McCourt in turn leaves the opponent more but O’Brien matched her jab for ropes on two separate occasions. the first round and landed mul- danced out of trouble and landed open at the back — and as time jab. After one round, the two were Leung won a by unanimous deci- tiple hard punches. She favored a number of punches. McCourt goes on, the Irish are more likely evenly matched. Wright started sion against Hogan-Davis. her right hand, using strong up- opened the second round pas- to stretch the lead to 2-0 or even the second round strong, but percuts and hooks. Zhao ducked sionately and made the bout up- 3-0 than their opponent is to level O’Brien battled back, keeping the Victoria Janssen def. Kiley a few punches to start the second for-grabs. Bugos responded with a scores. bout in a stalemate. During the fi- “Khaleesi” Cox round, but Murgas recovered strong start to the last round, forc- But if Notre Dame goes behind nal round, the fighters went punch The second fight in Ring A pit- and kept Zhao on the defensive. ing the referee to stop the fight at early, it will have to chase — and for punch, with O’Brien landing a ted Badin junior Kiley Cox against The third round was much of the one point. Once action resumed, its opponent can sit behind the right hook in the final seconds. Lewis junior Victoria Janssen. same, and Murgas won by unani- the fighters traded punches, with ball the rest of the game. It’s a The winner of this bout was Janssen had a very strong start to mous decision. Bugos earning an advantage situation the Irish have had some O’Brien by unanimous decision. the first round and landed mul- over McCourt. At the final bell, struggles with this year and it tiple shots to the head along with “Wouldn’t Want to Meet her the fighters embraced while an- brings us to the last part ... Victoria White def. Cecelia some body blows. Cox countered in an” Ali Gibson def. Kat ticipating the judges’ decision, a Allison with a sequence of blows to the “Claws Out” Gonzales unanimous-decision victory in A bit of luck The fourth match-up was be- head at the end of the round. Cox This all-Pasquerilla East favor of Bugos. If you look at Notre Dame’s loss- tween Victoria White, a Ryan se- continued the momentum she matchup saw an even matchup es this year, two of them are nearly nior, and Cecelia Allison, a Welsh had built into the second round as junior Kat Gonzales danced Allison “Knock Down” mirror images of one another. ­Family freshman. White started and put Janssen on the defensive. around and tied up Gibson, a fel- McKown def. Grace Back on Sept. 8, the Irish fell 1-0 to the bout strong with an early up- The third round was very even, low junior, several times. After a Baumann Kentucky despite outshooting the percut. White performed at a high as both fighters opted for quick first round in which neither fight- Though both fighters were even Wildcats 18-5. Kentucky scored on level in the first round by con- punches instead of holding out for er had a clear edge, both boxers in reach, senior Allison McKown its only chance of the half, a coun- necting on jabs to set up strong one big one. When the decision came out in the second throw- opened the fight on the offensive, terattack with less than a minute punches to Allison’s head. White was announced, Janssen won a ing a flurry of punches, going toe pushing junior Grace Baumann remaining in the match. continued her dominance in the split-decision victory. to toe. Gonzales began the third into the corner almost immedi- Oct. 3 produced another similar second round by landing two round with another maelstrom ately and forcing a stoppage less game against a lesser opponent. quick uppercuts, which stopped Grace “In Your Face” Choe of punches, but Gibson coun- than 10 seconds into the bout. This time, the Irish outshot Boston the fight as Allison was treated for def. Caroline “String Bean” tered in a strong fashion, landing McKown forced a second stop- College 19-3 — and while the a bloody nose. White did not slow Skulski a ferocious right hook that caused page in the first round. The second Eagles’ goal came in the first half down in the third round and went Junior Grace Choe from Ryan Gonzales to wobble momentarily. round followed the same story- rather than the final seconds, it on to defeat Allison by unanimous battled sophomore Caroline Moments before the final bell, the line, as McKown landed shots to still represented another night in decision. Skulski, from Lewis. In the first referee stopped the fight to ensure both the body and the head. The which Notre Dame couldn’t get round and throughout the match, Gonzales could continue. The final round continued this trend, the “luck of the Irish.” Rachel Nave def. Shelby both fighters were very quick on limited number of strong punches A pesky opponent with an Clingen their feet. In the second round, that Gibson landed ultimately see BOUTS PAGE 11 organized defense and a quality The fifth bout of the night saw Choe gained a slight advantage Paid Advertisement goalkeeper can keep even the best Rachel Nave, a graduate student, with her excellent footwork and attacking teams at bay — and on fight against Ryan junior Shelby speed. She employed the strategy the flip side, a good counterattack Clingen. The smaller Nave found of allowing Skulski to attack her can be very, very hard to defend. success with a unique technique. and then counterattacking, catch- It is a year where no single team Nave kept her left hand in front ing Skulski off balance. At the end has really staked a claim to being of Clingen’s face to obscure her of the third round, Choe won by title favorites. The Irish have three vision while connecting on jabs unanimous decision. losses and four draws, yet still at with her right hand. In the second No. 4 in the coaches’ poll. No team round, Nave came out strong, but Liz “Beast from the East” in the country has fewer than two Clingen managed to fight her way Zolper def. Lauren “Fierce” losses. A team like last year’s one- back. The third round was largely Pierce loss Notre Dame team is just not a stalemate, with Nave land- Pasquerilla East senior Liz out there. ing a few body shots only to have Zolper took on Farley Lauren So, what are the chances the Clingen answer back with a few “Fierce” Pierce. In the first round, Irish run the tables? shots of her own. After three hard Zolper put Pierce on the defensive I’m not sure. But I wouldn’t feel rounds, Nave was declared the and used her aggressive fighting all too confident betting against winner by unanimous decision. style to land multiple body blows. them. In the second round, Zolper con- Hannah Skrbis def. Maggie nected on two low blows and was Contact Alex Carson at Best reprimanded by the referee both [email protected] The night’s sixth match fea- times. Pierce started strong in the The views expressed in this tured Lewis junior Hannah third round, and Zolper moved column are those of the author Skrbis against Maggie Best, an off­ away from the body blows she and not necessarily those of The -campus senior. Skrbis started the used in the first two rounds, opt- Observer. fight vigorously, connecting on ing instead for head shots. Even Paid Advertisement 14 The observer | Wednesday, november 5, 2014 | ndsmcobserver.com Sports

attack the basket, McGraw said. W Bball Allen’s biggest challenge, howev- Continued from page 16 er, will be guiding a younger team McGraw said. as point guard. McGraw added she was pleased “I think for her, this year is ac- with the progress the freshmen tually going to be harder in some made during the preseason. ways because last year, playing “I’m so happy with the fresh- with a veteran team who knew men right now,” McGraw said. “… where to be and always in the I think the more comfortable they right spots, she didn’t have to lead Headshots courtesy of UND.com EMILY DANAHER | The Observer get — and they’re not there yet — or direct them,” McGraw said. but the more comfortable they “Now, she’s looking at really help- a tough ACC schedule, but also A dynasty is a program whose get, they are really going to be re- ing people get in the right spots … Hadley matchups with two of last year’s success extends beyond the ef- ally good players for us.” so I think mentally, it’s gonna be a Continued from page 16 Final Four teams, Maryland and forts of one or two great players. Johnson dealt with injuries dur- bigger challenge for her this year.” up all that slack herself. Connecticut. Brittney Griner led Baylor to two ing the preseason, so she hasn’t The team’s chemistry has not The squad’s returning point Those grudge matches come Final Fours, but once she gradu- had as much of an immediate been tested in regular-season guard, sophomore Lindsay Allen, back-to-back Dec. 3 and 6, early ated, the Lady Bears struggled. impact in practice as Turner and competition yet, but so far, the started 37 games last season, but on in Notre Dame’s schedule. On the other hand, teams like Westbeld, McGraw noted, but all signs point to a positive group dy- will have to take on a significantly If the Irish want to prove they Connecticut and Tennessee three have potential to contribute namic, Loyd said. expanded role after a year of play- deserve their No. 3 spot in the AP consistently found ways to stay this season. “We’re goofy,” she said. “We ing in the shadows of veteran preseason poll, they need to be competitive year after year, no Junior guard Jewell Loyd, a have a group text going around; players. ready. These two games will de- matter who graduated. There scoring leader for the Irish since we stay in contact with each oth- The Irish will also have to fine Notre Dame’s regular season. is no rebuilding year in Storrs, her freshman campaign, said she er; we make jokes, and even when integrate three freshmen who Similarly, this season has the Connecticut. That’s what the Irish is not too worried about the fresh- things get hard, we know some- are undeniably talented, but will potential to define the program as need to prove this year – that they men taking on their first colle- one’s going to make us laugh and almost certainly have a learning a whole. If this team can weather can still win even when they lose giate-game action. kind of loosen up the air and loos- curve. Forwards Brianna Turner the loss of stars like McBride and three great starters. “I think the freshmen that we en the tension up a little bit, and I and Kathryn Westbeld are both Achonwa, and advance to fifth Building a dynasty is increas- have now, they aren’t intimidated think with this group, no one’s re- five-star recruits that add valu- straight Final Four, Notre Dame ingly difficult. As the women’s by anything,” Loyd said. “I mean ally scared of anything.” able length to Notre Dame’s front will be more than a great team or game develops and grows, better obviously you walk in the gym, McGraw agreed the team has court, but they need time to accli- a one-hit wonder. It will be a full- and better players increase the and you see everyone cheering, meshed well. mate themselves into McGraw’s fledged dynasty. talent pool and go to different and it’s really loud, that’s some- “They get along great,” McGraw Princeton offense. NCAA women’s basketball has schools, giving more and more thing that’s overwhelming. But said. “The chemistry’s terrific. All of this is not to say that plenty of perennial contenders. programs the opportunity to once the ball’s in the air, and you Actually, I would like to see a little Notre Dame cannot win a na- Squads like Maryland, Duke and crash the party. Every game is tip, it’s go time, and I think that more intention, a little more com- tional championship. I would Baylor are highly ranked in pre- tougher now. we do a great job in practice of peting. I think I would like to see never bet against McGraw’s abil- season polls year after year. But This makes the possibility of an making sure that they’re ready for that more because this is just a ity to coax the very best out of her Notre Dame has the potential to Irish dynasty all the more impres- that.” team that really gets along so well. players. Just don’t expect another go beyond these teams and reach sive. It certainly won’t be easy, but Loyd is positioned to serve as They’re so nice. I’d like to see that 37-game win streak this season. rarified air. like I said, don’t bet against Muffet one of the leaders for this group, mean streak every now and then.” McGraw certainly doesn’t an- Only three teams have reached McGraw. along with junior guard Michaela The Irish tip off for their ex- ticipate a smooth ride to the Final five Final Fours in a row: LSU, Mabrey and sophomore guard hibition against Ferris State on Four. At the media day, she said Stanford and Connecticut. Even Contact Greg Hadley at Lindsay Allen, McGraw said. Wednesday at 7 p.m., in Purcell that the team’s inexperience will mighty Tennessee, one of the [email protected] Last year, Allen impressed Pavilion. be a big challenge early on in the greatest programs of all time, The views expressed in this as a first-year point guard and season. couldn’t manage the feat under column are those of the author strengthened her game in the off- Contact Samantha Zuba at It doesn’t help that the Irish legendary Pat Summitt. Notre and not necessarily those of season, improving her ability to [email protected] will not only have to deal with Dame is just one step away. The Observer.

Paid Advertisement the country,” Kelly said. “Nobody Football else does it that way. They put on Continued from page 16 teams that are clearly glorified Kelly said. “I think we said to him byes. We don’t operate that way. about three weeks in, you’re ei- That to me is strength of sched- ther gonna quit, or you’re gonna ule in terms of the way we put be one of the best players that’s it together. If it’s not evaluated ever played here because we’re that way, there’s nothing I can do hard on him. I mean, really hard about it.” on him.” Kelly said after being injured Injury and Academic and after alerting his parents Updates and determining a plan for sur- Sophomore linebacker James gery, Schmidt’s next focus was Onwualu (concussion testing) working with Morgan. was cleared for practice Monday, “That’s just Joe, he’ll absolutely Kelly said, and junior defensive be working with us as soon as we lineman Jarron Jones (ankle get him out of surgery and get sprain) responded well to treat- him up and around,” Kelly said. ment and will be “full-go” at It’ll be a coach on the field for us.” practice Tuesday. Junior defensive lineman Top-15 Tussle Sheldon Day (brachial plexus) A win on Saturday against the is cleared for practice, Kelly Sun Devils (7-1, 5-1 Pac-12) would said, and senior linebacker Ben give the Irish its first win against Councell (slight calf sprain) and a team still ranked in the top 25. graduate student cornerback Notre Dame, though, is one of Cody Riggs (foot strain) will three teams in the nation to have practice Tuesday. never played an FCS program. Senior safety Eilar Hardy, who “I think you’d take [our first had been withheld from prac- eight games] versus other teams tice and competition during the that have really had glorified academic investigation, has not byes in their schedule,” Kelly been fully cleared, Kelly said. said. “We’re hoping to get that this The Irish were ranked 10th week,” Kelly said of the clear- in the initial rankings by the ance. “We’ll see how that pans College Football Playoff selec- out. If we can get clearance on tion committee Tuesday. The Eilar, he would be prepared and next batch of rankings will be re- ready this week to play.” leased Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. “We go into this putting to- Contact Mike Monaco at gether the toughest schedule in [email protected] The New York Times Syndication Sales Corporation 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10018 For Information Call: 1-800-972-3550 DAILY For Monday, November 05, 2012 ndsmcobserver.com | Wednesday, november 5, 2014 | The Observer 15

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By MIKE MONACO luck to repeat Senior Sports Writer With Irish senior linebacker started, junior midfielder Patrick and leading tackler Joe Schmidt Alex Carson Hodan was as consistent as a play- sidelined for the season with a Sports Writer er can be. En route to the national fractured and dislocated ankle, championship, the Irish played the already-green Notre Dame What makes a championship six tournament games — two in defense will be even younger team? the ACC tournament, four in the Saturday when it squares off When it comes to soccer, three NCAA — and Hodan notched a with No. 11 Arizona State. traits rise to the top as being the goal in every one, even scoring Irish freshman linebacker most important — a consistent twice in the team’s NCAA semifi- Nyles Morgan is listed as the goalscorer, a quality defense and a nal win over New Mexico. When starter in place of Schmidt on bit of luck. it mattered most, coach Bobby this week’s unofficial depth So, as No. 4 Notre Dame Clark’s team was able to count on chart. prepares to enter the ACC Hodan popping up with a goal to “I think everybody will pick Tournament this week, which of advance to the next round. up the slack there for the loss those traits does it possess — and This year? Hodan’s started his of Joe,” Irish head coach Brian is it enough to make the Irish na- scoring run earlier. Over the last Kelly said Tuesday. “I think we’ll tional title contenders once again? eight games, the midfielder has make it so Nyles doesn’t have to JODI LO | The Observer seven goals, including one in do too much. But he’s going to Irish freshman linebacker Nyles Morgan, No. 5, arrives late to the The consistent goalscorer Saturday’s 4-1 win at Pittsburgh have to do something as well.” play during Notre Dame’s 49-39 win over Navy on Saturday. Almost every top team has to clinch the ACC regular-season Schmidt, who handled a bulk with different communication extremely confident in Nyles’ one. Real Madrid has Cristiano title. If his scoring run can con- of the communication and play- methods. Morgan notched four ability to go in there and play,” Ronaldo, Barcelona counters with tinue, it puts the team in a great calling responsibilities from tackles after Schmidt left the Kelly said. “His traits are pretty Lionel Messi. Last year Atlético position to run the tables — taking the “Mike” linebacker position, game. The 6-foot-1, 230-pound clear. He’s extremely athletic. Madrid soared to new heights the ACC regular-season title, ACC suffered the injury in the third bruiser was the No. 3 inside We’ll put him in a position thanks to Diego Costa. PSG has tournament title and a repeat of quarter of Notre Dame’s 49-39 linebacker and No. 53 overall where he can help us win a foot- Zlatan, Bayern Munich has Robert the national championship. victory over Navy on Saturday player in the country in the class ball game on Saturday.” Lewandowski and Man City has at FedEx Field in Landover, of 2014, according to 247Sports’ Kelly said Morgan has been Sergio Agüero. The solid defense Maryland. Through eight Composite Rankings. “unbelievable” with his prepa- The point? To win in this sport, Clark said just last week his team games, Schmidt leads Notre “Nyles has been here 12 ration this season. you almost have to have one (or has not defended well enough. The Dame (7-1) with 65 tackles. weeks. He’s had 12 weeks of “We’ve been so hard on him,” two). Take last year’s Irish outfit for Kelly said the Irish will experi- coaching, and [defensive co- example — once the postseason see M SOCCER PAGE 12 ment Tuesday and Wednesday ordinator Brian] VanGorder is see FOOTBALL PAGE 14

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before exhibition The end game for Irish coach Muffet McGraw and Notre semis By SAMANTHA ZUBA Dame is still the same. Nothing’s Observer Sports Staff Assistant Managing Editor changed when it comes to how far she thinks her team can go. Casey Gelchion def. Judy You have to dig back to the 2009- “We’re competing for a national Scharf 10 season to find the last time championship,” McGraw said The first bout of the night in Ring Notre Dame didn’t make at least at the team’s media day Oct. 8. B was between Casey Gelchion, the Final Four. “That’s our main goal.” a sophomore from Badin, and In three of the four seasons Things couldn’t get much dif- Judy Scharf, an off­-campus senior. since then, the Irish have reached ferent for the Irish as they begin Gelchion landed two strong jabs the championship game, missing a new season. If you thought the to Scharf’s head to start the bout, it just once with a loss in the Final team faced a tall order replacing but Scharf countered with a flurry Four. Skylar Diggins in 2013, prepare to force a stoppage at the end of This year, Notre Dame’s ex- yourself. This year presents a the first round. The second round pectations remain as high as much tougher challenge. opened with both boxers landing always with a roster full of under- The Irish have to replace three multiple body blows. Gelchion’s classmen. The three Irish fresh- graduating starters. Forwards chinstrap came undone, forcing men, guard Mychal Johnson and Natalie Achonwa and Ariel another stoppage, but once the forwards Brianna Turner and Braker and guard Kayla McBride. fight resumed, the barrage contin- Kathryn Westbeld, get their first McBride and Achonwa were both ued with both boxers connecting taste of home-game action and All-Americans. jabs to the head. The third round atmosphere Wednesday in an ex- At guard, traditionally Notre opened with two powerful jabs to hibition against Ferris State. Dame’s strongest position, junior the head by Gelchion, but Scharf “I think for us, we’re so young Jewell Loyd will have to carry used her long reach to fend her that I’m just excited to get the uni- the offense without the help of off. As fatigue set in, both boxers forms on, have a game-day expe- McBride or Achonwa. Achonwa traded punches. Gelchion was de- rience, what it’s like in the locker and McBride combined with clared the winner by unanimous room and how we come out and Braker to produce over 42 percent decision. the fans, really the big picture for of Notre Dame’s offensive produc- the freshmen,” Irish coach Muffet MICHAEL YU | The Observer tion last season. Loyd can’t pick Dionne Sandoval def. Renee Irish sophomore Taya Reimer goes for the block during Notre see W BBALL PAGE 14 Dame’s 88-69 victory over Baylor on March 31. see HADLEY PAGE 14 see BOUTS PAGE 12