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By MARISA IATI an eating disorder in which she Assistant Managing Editor restricted food intake, she said. “Looking back, [the eating dis- Editor’s note: This is the second order] was kind of a coping mech- installment in a three-part series anism to the depression,” Smith discussing mental health at Notre said. “I think in hindsight, I didn’t Dame and Saint Mary’s in recog- really see how much the depres- nition of national Mental Illness sion and all of that were control- Awareness Week. ling my life.” Smith said she underwent in- Saint Mary’s junior Molly Smith patient treatment during win- said she first experienced depres- ter break of her freshman year sive episodes during her sopho- at Saint Mary’s. Her subsequent more year of high school. fight to stay well had its ups and Since then, she has been fight- downs, she said. Her eating dis- ing to get better. order resurfaced during October “I think this summer was a big of her sophomore year, and her point where I realized if I wanted health spun downhill again. to feel like I was living and not just “It was a lot harder than the first existing, I had to really work on time,” Smith said. “I think [it was] the issues that were keeping me kind of the rock-bottom point of sick,” Smith said. me figuring out that I really need-

Smith’s struggle with mental ed to address this head-on.” MARISA IATI | The Observer health started with depression Saint Liam Hall houses the University Counseling Center, a resource for students struggling with mental and anxiety but grew to include see HEALTH PAGE 5 health issues. This week is Mental Illmess Awareness Week. CLC talks Bishop celebrates Red Professor sexual Mass for lawmakers contests assault O’Reilly’s

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Campus Life Council (CLC) met portrayal Monday afternoon to discuss sex- ual assault prevention. By MEGHAN THOMASSEN Dr. Bill Stackman, Title IX dep- Managing Editor uty coordinator and associate vice president for student services, said On the Oct. 2 show of “The the Committee on Sexual Assault O’Reilly Factor” on Fox News, host Prevention (CSAP) woull refocus Bill O’Reilly butted heads with Notre its efforts based on an internal Dame theology professor Candida review conducted last year. The Moss over her critical review of his group plans to work to increase ALLISON D’ AMBROSIA| The Observer bestselling book, “Killing Jesus,” in education about the definition of The Red Mass, held Monday at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, was part of a national event to pray The Daily Beast. for God’s guidance for those in legal professions. sexual misconduct and what ac- The segment introduced Moss tion should be taken after an inci- By CHRISTIAN MYERS people in law-related vocations. injustice of the [Health and as a theology professor who argued dent, he said. News Writer “The Red Mass is a tradition Human Services] mandate and that Jesus was a socialist. Stackman addressed the federal that goes back to the Middle religious freedom,” he said. “This “But here’s the thing: I’ve never ar- mandates regarding sexual as- Yesterday was a red-letter day, Ages, the 13th century,” Rhoades year, the topic is the meaning of gued that Jesus was a socialist,” Moss sault that affect Notre Dame. The as members of the University said. “It is called ‘red’ because the freedom and what a culture of told The Observer earlier this week. University must educate the cam- community, particularly, the law priest or bishop wears red vest- freedom is. True freedom is root- “Then they pulled this tweet that I pus about procedures and respon- school community, celebrated ments, red being the color of the ed in moral truth.” had re-tweeted from someone else, sibilities, and respond to reported the traditional Red Mass in the Holy Spirit. The purpose is ask- The Red Mass is celebrat- and they wanted me to defend it.” incidents within 60 days, he said. Basilica of the Sacred Heart. ing God’s blessing and guidance ed worldwide each October, Moss said she regularly writes for After evaluating the records of Bishop Kevin Rhoades of the on those in the legal profession.” Rhoades said. He said he presides The Daily Beast, using humor to “in- his Title IX presentations to the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Rhoades said each year, the over two Red Masses each year, ject humility into the conversation.” Notre Dame community since Bend presided over this year’s it- Red Mass and his homily are one in Fort Wayne and one in She said her review of “Killing Jesus” 2010, Stackman said five cases in- eration of the annual Red Mass. dedicated to a specific topic rel- the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. mostly criticized O’Reilly’s historical volving graduate students pointed He said the Mass is a long-stand- evant for Catholics in the legal This year’s Mass was his fourth at methodology. ing Church tradition that in- profession and civic office. see CLC PAGE 5 vokes the aid of the Holy Spirit for “Last year I talked about the see RED MASS PAGE 3 see MOSS PAGE 3

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Moss the screen, I probably didn’t have much of a shot.” Experts discuss Pope’s impact Continued from page 1 Moss said she has received mixed “He does a really fantastic job of reviews of her performance on the By JACK ROONEY and RACHEL Francis’s goals]. Some of these in which Pope Francis suggested incorporating details from Roman show. RAHAL have been good, but it’s time now this reform in the interview was history and contemporaneous “I’ve gotten a lot of strongly-word- News Writers to kind of quiet down and do some with regard to the role of women in events into his account, but it’s re- ed emails, and I think that’s evi- other things,” Daley said. the Church and the need for a “pro- ally a novel,” Moss said. “He doesn’t dence that a lot of people care about In light of Pope Francis’s recent, O’Malley said interviews are still found theology of womanhood” know what Herod is thinking when this subject,” she said. “I’ve gotten extensive interview in “America” important, but they do not play as that the Church currently lacks. Herod is looking through a window. some supportive emails, though, magazine, groups at Notre Dame large a role as the media seems to At the Saint Mary’s panel, And he doesn’t really take a critical and seeing what people are saying and Saint Mary’s hosted sepa- believe they do. Piecuch said it is valuable to think view of the gospels.” tol[O’Reilly], I can’t really complain rate panel discussions Monday “Interviews don’t renew the of the Church as a field hospital, Moss said she also criticized about the things they are saying to discuss the pope’s comments Church,” he said. “If interviews taking care of all. some smaller factual errors, such as about it. and their impact on the Catholic changed everything, necessarily, “This is a call to take time to misinformation about the ancient “It’s not just me; it’s insight into Church and on the faith lives of then Barack Obama would have truly listen to people,” she said. Palestinian tax structure and Jesus’ what’s it like if you have a public students. solved the Congressional problem “The Church is meant to bring us position towards caring for the poor. voice on something as controver- The Notre Dame discussion was by now.” together rather than divide.” The content of the pre-interview sial as religion“ I try not to Google hosted by Campus Ministry and O’Malley said Pope Francis con- “Pope Francis’ message is very in preparation for the segment didn’t myself.” titled “What did he just say?! Pope tinually emphasizes that the re- uplifting, one that calls for healing relate to the content of the actual in- Moss, who studied at the Francis Unfiltered”. The panel fea- newal of the Church must occur in and seeks love and refuge.” terview, Moss said. University of Oxford for her under- tured Theology Professor Fr. Brian the “existential margins.” Wiedower said Francis’ vision of “They asked me what I thought graduate years and did her gradu- Daley, S.J., Kathleen Cummings, “What he’s saying is stop worry- the Church emphasizes solidarity about Bill [O’Reilly] and the Holy ate studies at Yale University, will fly director of the Cushwa Center for ing about how I’m going to change with the poor and marginalized. Spirit, they asked me some of the back to New York today to continue the Study of American Catholicism the Curia, and if you want the re- “My initial feeling about this in- details of the review about the book, coverage with Fox News. and Tim O’Malley, director of the newal of the Church, go to the ex- terview was one of hope, ‘mustard they asked me about ObamaCare,” “[O’Reilly] did give me the last Notre Dame Center for Liturgy. istential margins,” seed’-type hope,” Wiedower said. she said. “Then they did mention word. And he doesn’t always do The Saint Mary’s panel featured O’Malley said. “The renewal Daley closed the Notre Dame that they would ask me about the that,” she said. “I think that if some- Sr. Veronique Wiedower, vice presi- of the Church doesn’t occur, as panel by saying the interview must sentence [in my review] about Jesus one had written a negative review of dent for mission, Phyllis Kaminski, Francis is very clear in this inter- be understood in a context of love, providing free healthcare. that did my book, I would have been more professor of Religious Studies, view, solely through hierarchical and that while Pope Francis still make it into the televised interview.” antagonistic toward them.” sophomore Sofia Piecuch and se- structures.” believes in the rules and doctrine This was the sentence: “There’s Moss said a lot of her criticism nior Haley Koth. Cummings said she believed the of the Church, these rules and be- no mention of the free health care would not have been necessary if At the Notre Dame panel, the interview marked the beginning liefs must be grounded in a posi- offered by Jesus and his followers or O’Reilly had categorized his book as group offered general thoughts on of a reform movement led by Pope tion of love. the insistence that the wealthy give a historical fiction novel. the impact of Pope Francis’s inter- Francis. “The important thing about away their possessions.” “It’s really well-written, it’s really view before opening the discus- “I think my biggest takeaway them is not that they’re rules, but This wasn’t Moss’ first foray into an engaging read,” she said. sion to audience members, giving from it, as someone who is inter- that they embody a love that God television, having worked on seg- “If you wanted someone who has particular focus to the role of the ested in what this portends for the has given to us,” Daley said. “And ments for CBS News and National a right-wing political figure to write media in the Church and Francis’s future of the Church, is that Pope so I think getting your priorities Geographic, but it was the first time you a historical imagination of Jesus, papacy. Francis has made pretty clear … straight is really part of the rheto- she met O’Reilly. this would be the book to read. If you Daley, a Jesuit priest, said he that he is preparing the faithful for ric of this and what [Pope Francis] “It was an intimidating situation, wanted to read about the histori- thought Francis’ mission as Pope a fairly significant program of re- wants to communicate.” and it didn’t help that I had written cal Jesus, I would recommend John would not be centered on doing form, and he’s tipped his hand in a critical review. I would say I have Meier’s ‘A Marginal Jew.’” such interviews. the interview toward that in a vari- Contact Jack Rooney at seen him be more antagonistic,” she “I think giving interviews will ety of ways,” Cummings said. [email protected] and said. “For Bill O’Reilly audiences, Contact Meghan Thomassen not be the way to [accomplish Cummings said one of the ways [email protected] once you put the word ‘socialist’ on at [email protected]

Paid Advertisement Red Mass “He wrote on this theme quite Continued from page 1 a bit, and I have reflected often on his teachings,” Rhoades said. “He Notre Dame. taught that freedom can lead to a Red Masses often attract promi- lot of trouble if not rooted in moral nent members of the legal profes- truth.” Rhoades said he values the sion and politicians, Rhoades said. Mass as a chance to meet, advise Me`mbers of the United States and pray for the Notre Dame Law Supreme Court attended the Red community. Mass held in Washington, D.C., “[The Red Mass] gives me an op- this past week, and the governor portunity to meet law students and of Pennsylvania used to attend the law professors, and to encourage Red Masses over which Rhoades them in living their faith in their presided when he was Bishop of profession,” he said. “There are ex- Harrisburg, Pa., from 2004 to 2009. cellent scholars here who help the Rhoades said various judges, Church, so it’s good to come here lawyers and civic officials from the and pray for them.” area joined professors, law students Notre Dame’s Red Mass has al- and undergraduate students in the ways been sponsored by the Law Basilica for yesterday’s Red Mass. School, but last year the political His homily focused on current science department joined in, and world issues relevant to the topic, as this year the constitutional studies well as the teachings of St. Thomas minor has followed suit, Rhoades More, patron saint of lawyers and said. statesmen, and the “rich teaching It’s been a positive development of soon-to-be St. John Paul II.” in the last year,” he said. More serves as a powerful ex- In his homily, Rhoades said he ample of a faithful lawyer whose believes the current and future dedication to truth serves as an ex- leaders of law and civil service in at- ample for Catholics in the legal pro- tendance can work to ensure moral fession, Rhoades said. More died truth is part of a shared notion of defending the freedom Rhoades freedom in the United States. spoke of in his homily. “You can help to rebuild the mor- “More’s faithfulness to the al foundations of a genuine culture truth led to his being beheaded,” of freedom,” he said. “I believe the Rhoades said. “He was really a mar- future of our nation depends on a tyr of freedom and conscience.” culture that adheres to the moral Rhoades said he referenced the truths and values without which writings of Blessed John Paul II in our democracy is imperiled.” his homily because the late pope had a great deal to say about free- Contact Christian Myers at dom and truth. [email protected] Paid Advertisement News ndsmcobserver.com | tuesday, october 8, 2013 | The Observer 5

Health Notre Dame senior Zoe Jimenez behavior seems radically differ- “If you have a couple hours, susceptible to the common cold. Continued from page 1 said she struggles with anxiety. ent than usual, the student might leave campus, because a huge “You’re not broken, that’s the When she realized her stress level be facing a mental health issue. part of this is the environment thing. You’re feeling something was constantly high, she sought “Your friend who suddenly iso- and how stressful it is,” she said. that is part of a normal human ‘A common struggle’ counseling at the UCC. lates or stays in their room and “A lot of times, people need to exit condition that can be helped and Smith’s battle with mental “Especially on this campus, it’s stops going to class and doesn’t go a situation to stop feeling stressed can be controlled.” health issues is far from uncom- hard to figure out when your high to the dining hall anymore, that out about whatever is happening A student who is worried about mon. Between 6 and 12 percent of levels of stress are not just regular could be some manifestations of in that situation.” how he or she feels can call the college students nationwide seek … because all of us are very, very depression,” she said. “Or some- Steibe-Pasalich said if the situ- UCC to share concerns, Steibe- counseling services, according stressed out all the time,” Jimenez body who has extremely exces- ation seems serious, however, it is Pasalich said. Students can also to the 2012 Executive Summary said. “[I realized my stress levels sive energy and hadn’t been that appropriate to ask the friend if he attend one of the Center’s “Let’s Report of the Association were extreme] when the anxi- way, but suddenly they’re up all or she feels suicidal. She said it is Talk” sessions, which are 15-min- of University and College ety started to seep into other as- night painting their room or run- myth that using the word ‘suicide’ ute, walk-in consultations the Counseling Center Directors. pects of my life, rather than just will put the idea in someone’s UCC hosts three times a week in Dr. Susan Steibe-Pasalich, academics, [and] when I couldn’t head. locations around campus. director of the University stop thinking about work and the “I think the best If a friend does feel suicidal, Smith said people at Notre Counseling Center (UCC), said things I had to do while hanging thing you can do Steibe-Pasalich said to bring him Dame and Saint Mary’s are will- the top five reasons students out with friends on weekends.” is just be patient or her to a rector, an RA or the ing to help students in need of sought services at the UCC during Students can take steps to de- UCC. support, as long as students the 2012-13 school year were anxi- crease their stress levels, Jimenez with them and “I think direct and straightfor- make them aware of their needs. ety, depression, family concerns, said. ... express to that ward is the most courageous way “If you need a friend to help romantic relationships and atten- “Whether or not you think friend that you’re to [approach a friend],” she said. you do that, find one of your close tion deficit hyperactivity disorder. your level of anxiety or stress is there if they need “[You can say] ‘I really care about friends who can help you,” she Two factors contribute to the normal, if it’s not desired, … you you, and I’m concerned about said. “RAs are great for that, too. development of a mental health can do things to help yourself out anything.” how you’ve changed, and I think “The easiest thing to do is to issue, Steibe-Pasalich said. — like running, exercise, yoga, Molly Smith you need to talk to somebody — not say anything and to just try “There’s a predisposition to- meditation, praying, going to Saint Mary’s more than just us, more than just and pretend like it’s not a prob- ward mental illness — a genetic, daily Mass,” she said. “These are junior your friends.’ lem, but that’s, at the same time, biological disposition — and then all little breaks from life that we “Or, ‘Let’s call and make an ap- the worst thing you can do for there are environmental factors,” all need.” pointment for you right now,’ so yourself. Everybody deserves to she said. “Both things need to be Steibe-Pasalich said students ning around the lakes, and they you’re doing it right with them. feel good about themselves and present for you to develop a men- should also take other measures just go … without sleep for more It’s also good if you can use very to be able to enjoy and take what tal disorder.” to preserve their mental health. than 24 hours, that could be a bi- specific examples about behavior they can from their college ex- Notre Dame psychology pro- “Engage in self-care,” she said. polar disorder manifestation. you’re concerned about with your perience, and you can’t do that fessor Gerald Haeffel published “Allow yourself to have good “So any real change or very friend.” when you’re sick.” research about a risk factor for social support systems, good unusual or bizarre behavior, Students should not quit trying depression, called “cognitive vul- friends, people that love you and you might suspect that there’s a ‘Fighting to get better’ to get better when the going gets nerability,” in the journal Clinical you love back. … [Also helpful problem.” Ryan Murphy, a Notre Dame tough, Murphy said. Psychological Science last spring. are] letting yourself be vulnerable Helping a friend who has a senior, said he struggled with ob- “There is someone out there to He told The Observer in May that to others, giving up perfectionis- mental health issue is tricky but sessive-compulsive disorder dur- help you,” he said. “There is al- cognitive vulnerability is a style tic ways of thinking and ideas.” important to his or her well-be- ing his senior year of high school. ways a way to get better, always a of thinking about events that ing, Smith said. He became extremely anxious all way to improve your life.” can be passed from one person ‘A community that cares for “I think the best thing you can the time, was hyper-observant Smith said it is important that to another. A person’s cognitive each other’ do is just be patient with them about his actions and refused to a student struggling with mental vulnerability can predict future Students should work to be and … express to that friend that eat certain foods because he be- health issues believes he or she depressive episodes. active bystanders with regard you’re there if they need any- lieved they were unclean. deserves to feel better. Haeffel said last week it is dif- to their friends’ mental health, thing,” Smith said. “Obviously, Murphy said receiving coun- “If you don’t feel good about ficult for most people to identify Steibe-Pasalich said. if it gets to a situation where you seling for his illness taught him yourself, you don’t see a need to their levels of cognitive vulner- “The whole idea is that you feel like something bad may hap- to challenge the stigma against address these kinds of things,” ability, but they can notice when would not just stand by and let a pen, … you do need to try to talk therapy. Smith said. “You don’t really their moods are abnormally crisis happen, but that you would to them. And if they’re not will- “I think one of the biggest think you deserve it. negative. intervene in an active way to help ing to do it, maybe talk to an RA problems on campus … is that “People should know that no “You may not be able to com- somebody to get involved in pre- [resident assistant] or something, people tend to think that mental matter who you are, what you’ve pletely pick up on what dial of venting an emergency situation,” because it’s important that they health issues are ‘These are bro- done, where you’ve been, you de- thinking you have, but you can she said. “It’s sort of [the] ‘I am my get help.” ken people, and these are normal serve the help. And you deserve pick up on when you’re feeling a brother’s and sister’s keeper’ idea, Jimenez said friends should people,’” he said. “And that’s not to feel good.” little down,” he said. that we are a community that help each other to stay healthy by the case at all. … Everyone is sus- cares for each other.” participating in relaxing activities ceptible to anxiety, compulsions, Contact Marisa Iati at ‘Engage in self-care’ Steibe-Pasalich said if a friend’s together. depression, … just like everyone’s [email protected]

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to a need for him to address this population. Because three cases involved international students, Stackman said he has spoken with International Student Services (ISSA). CLC members questioned Stackman about elements of his presentation, including the University’s usual practices, the email reports of sexual assaults and long-term strategy. One of the council members said she wanted to know the number of guilty ver- dicts that arose from the 24 cases considered last academic year. Stackman said eight of the cases did not go to investigation. Of the 16 investigated cases, he said the majority of accused persons were found guilty. Five of last year’s 24 cases involved athletes, Stackman said. The cases were reported by coaches and trainers, and he said only one of the five athletes was a male. All of the cases involved two people who knew each other. 6 The observer | tuesday, october 8, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com Inside Column Cruz’s conservatism A “huh” Obamacare may be ill-advised, but the “I won’t negoti- John Sandberg ate” approach favored by the left has never been a mark of Sandman’s Musing sound leadership either. moment If there’s one thing the current government shutdown For someone who so clearly wants to be president, you reaffirms, it is how clueless Congress and the president Haleigh Ehmsen would think Sen. Ted Cruz would know a little more about are about what Americans expect from their leaders. News Writer how presidential elections are won and lost. The point here is that the faction of the Republican You would think the former debate champion would Party linking Obamacare to the federal budget has picked After reading Pulitzer Prize winner know that winning votes in a Republican-dominated state a fight that should not have been fought. Most frustrat- Leonard Pitts Jr.’s recent column in The like his Texas is strategically different from winning votes ing of all for Republicans, it’s coming at a time when the Miami Herald about Pope Francis and in this bipartisan country of ours. Republican Party should be making gains among voters. the controversy his actions and state- You would assume the well-educated lawyer would Americans’ overall disapproval of the health care law puts ments have caused, I find this a very know presidential elections are won and lost at the mar- Republicans in a prime position to win congressional relevant topic as a student at a Catholic gins, with victories and defeats coming at the hands of seats in 2014, if only the extreme wing would show a little college, but even more, as just a human independent voters who shift between parties from one patience. being. election to the next. It’s as if Ted Cruz is the rookie quarterback who inserted Pope Francis has recognized the dig- You would think the man who cites Ronald Reagan as himself in the game and started throwing Hail Marys nity in every human life and urges oth- his political idol would have a firmer grasp of the ways in against the team with the worst run defense in the league. ers to do the same. He has washed and which the Great Communicator appealed to a wide range The other team doesn’t have to stop your running back kissed the feet of prisoners, women and of Americans, not just the extreme wing of his party. when you continue to chuck it down the field and try to non-Christians. He also has insisted Talking about the government shutdown on CNN win the game in a single play every time you get the ball. on carrying his own bags and cooking on Sunday morning, Cruz said Democrats’ jabs Advocates of Cruz and his political allies will point to his own dinner. Such relatable human against Republicans in Congress are an indicator that that faction of the Republican Party and laud them for tasks have caused people to awe at his Republicans are “winning the argument” among the being true conservatives, for taking a principled stand simplicity and to wonder why a figure American people that “Obamacare isn’t working.” against what they see as a bad law. with so much authority would bother What Cruz fails to understand is that whenever the The problem is, when principle confronts a political with the seemingly mundane tasks of shutdown ends, it will never be looked back upon and impossibility, principle won’t get very far. everyday life. seen as the argument over Obamacare. The task of de- With two-thirds of the elected branches of the federal Certainly, washing people’s feet isn’t funding and repealing Obamacare was never going to government controlled by Democrats, Obamacare is not an everyday task, but I think the point be accomplished through a sloppy game plan pieced to- going to be eliminated by a Republican Party faction’s is to recognize Francis as a normal gether by a handful of irrational Republicans that tried to principled stand. It may win Republicans some victories human being. Maybe our perception of sabotage the federal budget. in the country’s overwhelmingly conservative districts, “holier than thou” comes not from the Repealing the president’s health care law is an objective but it is certainly not the type of approach that is go- fact that he is the head of the Catholic that requires a well-thought out strategy executed over ing to attract the majority of moderate voters and send a Church, but rather from the fact that several months. Republican to the White House in 2016. he is humbling himself before others. Whether or not the Cruz-led wing of the Republican William F. Buckey, Jr., the American political writer, Stating that he is a sinner, too, has sur- Party is on the side of most Americans (who disapprove of once said conservatism “takes into account reality.” prised people. Why? Aren’t these things the president’s health care law) is irrelevant when those For someone who so clearly wants to be America’s next all a part of being a Christian? These same Americans see Republicans as more blameworthy great conservative president, you would think Ted Cruz are issues that Pitts’ column brings up, for the shutdown than Democrats. would’ve received the message. and I think it is a very interesting point. This isn’t to say Democrats or President Obama are off We are called to serve others, to live the hook in the current national embarrassment. Polls John Sandberg lives in Fisher Hall and is a senior studying simple lives and to love our neighbors. also make clear Americans blame both parties for the political science. He can be reached at [email protected] Yet while Pope Francis is doing these shutdown. And why shouldn’t they? The current strategy The views expressed in this column are those of the author things, he is gaining a lot of media cov- being pursued by extreme Republicans with regard to and not necessarily those of The Observer. erage. And while a lot of media sources have focused on the Pope’s actions, Editorial Cartoon it’s not necessarily his actions that we should consider, but rather, our own reactions. Are we surprised that some- one so esteemed can relate to ordinary people? I think that reaction says a lot about our expectations of authority fig- ures, especially in the Catholic Church. I’m not exactly sure what it says, but it’s what my professor of communica- tion studies, Dr. Helen Ho, would call a “‘huh’ moment.” We sit and think, “huh?” and then wonder why our perception of Christianity causes us to hold authority figures within the Church to a different standard than we hold other leaders. Saint Mary’s hosted a panel discus- sion Monday about Pope Francis’ papa- cy and how his actions and views affect what it means to be Catholic. The panel included two Saint Mary’s students and two faculty members. Hopefully, this discussion helped members of our community better understand the pope’s vision for the Church and why his actions have caused controversy. So, let’s have a “‘huh’ moment” and think about Pope Francis as a human being.

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meals and flossing — delivered to the primarily people. We have a differ- thoughts, worries or joys that we’ve Jon Schommer promised land of met deadlines and ent set of necessities than those that been silently pondering throughout the Viewpoint Columnist ever increasing productivity. are purely academic. We require more day. Although my imagination got a nourishment than the daily recom- These moments make the extra effort One of my housemates has a sub- little carried away, I don’t think my mended vitamin and calorie intake. of cooking, dishwashing and schedule scription to New Scientist magazine. worries were completely unfounded. Simply put, liquid food can’t fill your compromising worth it. The table be- We’ve been getting it since the sum- Sometimes it seems like amidst the heart. comes the space where friendships are mer. Old copies have found their way deadlines, events and lectures that As some of you may know, I live in a strengthened and people are accepted into our couch cushions, desks, book- saturate our schedules, we forget that house where the members try to live for who they are. This is something shelves, coffee tables and the wheeled we are human. We get bits of food stuck intentionally. To us, this means we try that we all need as people and some- plant holder in our bathroom. in our teeth. We use toilets. We spend to be loving in our actions to each other thing that time-saving liquid-food can’t Since I spend at least some portion some part of a 24-hour day in a com- as a community and to the other com- provide. of my day in the bathroom, I’ve found pletely vulnerable state — eyes closed, munities of which we are a part (school, I’d like to conclude this column myself reading about frogs with thorny mouth drooling and limbs unfurled. city, clubs, etc.). This year, one of the by inviting you all to share a meal. A moustaches, North Korean volcanoes This is important. ways we do this is by sharing meals. group of students have reserved space and many other interesting occur- It can be easy for us, especially as Eating with others is a really surpris- in Geddes Coffeehouse this Friday for rences on a daily basis. The other day, students, to be consumed by our end ing thing. All seated at the table, we are fellowship and food. We’ve invited however, I came across an article that goals. Whether it’s a perfect GPA or sim- brought to the same level. We get to see campus musicians and poets to create was most troublesome. ply getting a paper turned in on time, the humanness of everyone’s grinding a nice coffeehouse setting from 2 to As I was relaxing on my porcelain it is second nature for us to justify cut- teeth and growling stomachs. Whether 7 p.m., and then we will eat supper at throne, I read about a new drink that, ting back on sleep and turning up our you are with best friends or worst en- 7:30. Sorry, we won’t have any bottled allegedly, provides one with all the nu- intake of caffeine without any remorse. emies, you have something in common: liquid-food. But coconut-ginger-but- trients of a normal meal. Supposedly, I’ve found myself, many times, avoiding you must eat to live. This commonality ternut-squash soup, lemon garlic kale this liquid can completely replace food. conversations with friends or ignoring fosters more honest conversation. sauté, toasted cashews, apple cinna- I then pictured the library full of my mom’s phone calls because I need During the day, it is easy to only mon crumble, vanilla ice cream and messy-haired, baggy-eyed students to finish an assignment. Just last week, I speak in small talk. But at the table, honest conversation will be there in staring blankly at their LCD screens tried to eat lunch while doing a problem there is space to share something deep- abundance. and mumbling into a plastic bottle of set and skimming a book before class. er. For example, when Chris cooks, we liquid-food. After reading over their This liquid-food is made for people like learn about his love of his hometown Jon Schommer is in his fifth-year class notes for the 16th time, they down me, the over-committed student. New Orleans and about his childhood studying civil engineering and the the last milliliters of fluid and toss the I have heard many friends recite the meals. When we use food from our Program of Liberal Studies. He can be empty bottle in the small plastic moun- mantra, “school is most important.” garden, we may talk about hopes for contacted at [email protected] tain growing by the recycling bin. I saw While our actions may reflect this next year’s crop or come up with new The views expressed in this column are a world without food. We were liberated idea, in reality, it is simply not true. ideas for meals. These seedlings of con- those of the author and not necessarily from the oppression of three square We are not primarily students. We are versations then grow into blossoming those of The Observer. Rethinking football

arms and chanting “kill.” Lisa Taylor This might have been an exceptionally bad game, but let’s examine more deeply Viewpoint Columnist the messages behind these horrible comments. “P***y:” degradation and objec- tification of women. C“ **k-sucking” and “f****t:” poorly applied messages of hate My first college football game ever was a hot, sunny day in early September. directed at the LGBT community. “Fat piece of s**t:” contemptuous discrimina- I was sitting with my new Pasquerilla East friends that I’d met during Frosh-O, tion against certain body types. And the reference to waterboarding: A blatant, all of us wearing The Shirt proclaiming, “We are the Fighting Irish.” I remember unadulterated endorsement of torture and discrimination against non-Ameri- hearing the booming of the giant Purdue drum, the roar of the crowd, the bold cans. In the year 2013 and at a university of highly-educated, intelligent students, notes of the Notre Dame Victory March and the good-humored laughter after how do these messages of hate still exist? And how do they find their way into a the fourth quarter pun. I remember seeing a sea of green bodies and fists pump- football stadium? ing, football players smashing into one another and cheerleaders casually flying Some might say we should wave aside such comments as the drunken bluster of through the air. The energy of the student section rose up tangibly, all of us yell- excited fans. I disagree. Language is performative, directly creating reality. When ing “We are ND” and “Go Irish.” Everyone united to celebrate being together as a we yell out, “That’s so gay,” as an insult, we give negative meaning to the concept community to watch an exciting game at the University of Our Lady. of homosexuality. When we describe women as “p***ies” or compare them to a While my knowledge of and appreciation for the actual game of football has model of a car (a male friend of mine once described his search for a girlfriend increased dramatically since that game, my favorite part about football season like his classy new car), we reduce them to objects and fail to see their full hu- is this aspect: Seeing the way football brings people together. Whether we win or manity. And when we casually invoke concepts of torture in our daily life, we lose, we cheer together and we know that there is something special about Notre create social space for violence and condone impunity. The personal is political, Dame football. We often have a mediocre year, but Notre Dame students come and the comments I heard during that football game implicitly impose norms of back each year with unfailing enthusiasm and hope. white, heterosexual patriarchy. Language matters, so we have to stop these com- However, last weekend during the home game versus Oklahoma, I was shocked ments if we ever want to live in a more human world. by my fellow students. Please forgive the following use of profanity, but here are Let’s pull it together, Notre Dame. Let’s bring back the true spirit of foot- some of the comments I was surrounded by during the game: “F**k Brian Kelly,” ball: Energetic encouragement, positive community and fervent chants of “Go “You f*****g fat piece of s**t,” “Kill him,” “I want to waterboard the s**t out of Irish.” Let’s have our hearts get caught up in the proud playing of the Notre them,” “F*****g f*****s,” “Tear his ACL,” “What a p***y,” and “F*****g c**k-sucking Dame Victory March, and let’s sing the alma mater at the end of every single piece of s**t.” I saw drunken and high students stumbling around, dropping game, regardless of outcome — because we love Our Lady and we support this people while doing pushups. One classy peer of mine repeatedly made mastur- community. bating hand motions at the players on the field and tried to fight multiple other students in our section. When a friend of his tried to usher him quietly out of the Lisa Taylor is a senior studying political science. She can be reached at game, others insinuated that they were gay, chanting “I shower with my dad” and [email protected] “a**hole” repeatedly until more fights almost broke out. Frustrated with the hate The views expressed in the Inside Column are those of the author and not necessarily and violence, I looked around only to find the entire student section waving their those of The Observer.

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By MATT McMAHON synthpop in a traditional manner, putting beats in a way that’s somewhat detached half of the tracks featured on the album, Scene Writer the voices of founder and main-contrib- from, yet properly suited for, the higher- five of 11, were already released either as utor Jean-Philip Grobler and keyboard- register, pure vocal work. singles or as part of the band’s EP. These I have been anticipating this album for ist and backing vocalist Patricia Beranek The ambient sonic levels that some of songs are some of the strongest, but while months. Seeing St. Lucia open for fun. last on display at a level equal to the shining the songs eventually end up navigating their inclusion is good for the album, summer brought the group to my atten- instrumentation. It’s the type of angelic in, seamlessly fading from theme-repeat- there’s no attempt at reinterpretation tion, and, along with that show, a great EP attitude toward music that’s expected of ing, concluding melodies sprinkled with here. Knowing this, St. Lucia could have solidified them as an early first-day, can’t- a previous member of the internationally horns to this gazing atmosphere recalls capitalized on focusing the newly record- miss act at 2013’s Governors Ball Music traveled Drakensberg Boys Choir School. long, warm summer nights in the tropics. ed songs to coincide tighter thematically Festival. In this proclaimed “post-chillwave” While the songs dissolve into this spa- with the previously released tracks. There, amidst the misty beginnings 2013, Grobler could have just as easily cious region, rather than outlasting their Still, considering “When the Night” to a downfall that would later make augmented vocal samples, chopped up welcome, the extensions are encouraged. as a proper full-length debut, this gripe Randall’s Island a mudslide for the en- and battered the group’s own contribu- This is the sound that embodies the is slight. St. Lucia puts together a re- tire weekend, the band’s performance of tions, stuck it underneath thick reverb evening on the beach you didn’t want to markably infectious collection of songs then-unreleased “When the Night” lead and heavy, distorted walls of sound and end, so you fought sleep for as long as pos- representing Grobler’s — and his co-con- single “Elevate” brought a few rays of created a recognizable indietronica re- sible only to be left in a daze of semi-co- spirators’— affinity and ability to produce sunshine through the clouds. An undeni- lease. However, his respect for his craft herence. And instead of waking up to the swirling, moody synthpop. ably danceable track, the song honored helps bring the album a starting point for disappointment of the next morning, the its name and beautiful hook and lifted celebration. next day’s party has already started in the Contact Matt McMahon at the crowd away from the current weather Meticulous production throughout form of the following song on the album. [email protected] conditions. the record impeccably captures an ar- Or, in the case of the strained closer, title The band enveloped courageous fes- ray of fluid moods, from the haunting track “When the Night,” the final min- “When the Night” tivalgoers in sweeping synth melodies, “September” to the uplifting “Elevate,” utes punctuate the entire album before four-on-the-floor rhythm and strong, and the somber “All Eyes on You” to the it, lending to another listen while leading St. Lucia smooth vocals. For the rest of that muddy optimistic, bright “Closer Than This.” The back into the aptly named title track “The Label: Neon Gold/Columbia weekend, the song kept returning to me; instrumentation does a similarly proper Night Comes Again.” Even at 55 minutes, the band had done their job of gaining job at building a backdrop for the songs the album beckons to be played in full Tracks: “Elevate,” “Closer Than This,” recognition through the early timeslot to to play against, notably in jungle-y, fal- once more, and the nostalgia hits as hard “September” perfection. setto “Wait For Love” and wispy, nostalgic as the lush waves of synth riffs just start- If you like: College, Washed Out, Passion Now, the Brooklyn-based St. Lucia re- “The Way You Remember Me,” with its ing up again. Pit leases its debut studio LP, “When the welcomed saxophone feature. Floating, Unfortunately, the one main issue with Night,” to open ears and itching feet. unattached percussion timbres accom- “When the Night” is more about the lo- “When the Night” approaches pany often-pulsating synth lines and bass gistics than about the music itself. Nearly

By MADDIE DALY fun and happiness. Equipped with a DJ, Walk for the Cure, the Hunger Walk 5K surprised at the small student population Associate Scene Editor registration tents, food, water and plen- and the Mara Fox 5K here on campus, present. Granted, a percentage of par- ty of merchandise, the Color Run tour the Color Run does not benefit any spe- ticipants were students from Notre Dame Bright and early Saturday morning, is a 5K, rave and festival combined into cific charity but instead functions like a and Saint Mary’s, but the majority were downtown South Bend exploded into a one. Each runner receives a registration traveling, profiting company. However, families and children. I guess the 7:30 loud, lively party as thousands gathered packet full of temporary tattoos, a white the Color Run sometimes does partner a.m. on a Saturday race registration time for the Color Run, otherwise known as T-shirt, a white sweatband, a bib num- with local charities as they move loca- was too early for sleep-deprived college the “happiest 5K on the planet.” Unlike ber and, of course, a bag of paint. Made tions. In the case of South Bend, the Color students. most 5Ks, this event is anything but a out of corn starch, the dye is actually a Run teamed up with Make a Difference Even though I was running on only a race. Focusing on happiness and health, powder but somehow manages to stick Michiana, a resource that connects vol- few hours of sleep, the race had a unique the Color Run is a laid-back, untimed 5K to everything it comes in contact with. unteers with non-profits, and Memorial way of making everyone present hap- that includes a colorful surprise — paint During the 5K, volunteers toss the pow- Children’s Hospital to raise awareness py simply for being alive and together. is thrown at the participants throughout der onto runners as they pass by certain about both organizations. The Color Run Between the music, the crowd and the the race so that by the end, they are literal- points. After we ran through the first also donates a portion of its profit to the overwhelming amount of paint, every- ly covered head to toe in color. The start- round of color-throwing, we had yellow partner charities after the race and gives one was brought together for one big, ing line is a mass of white while the finish “paint” on our shirts, in our hair and all runners and volunteers the option to del- family-friendly party. The conclusion line is a tie-dyed mob with paint cover- over our shoes. By the end, we had it on egate some of the money raised to the of the race included dance-offs, more ing everything in sight, making quite the our eyelids, under our fingernails and in partner charities as well. So, although the color, free stuff and a peppy DJ, giving scene for random passersby. In fact, on our ears. In fact, you could literally “taste race is primarily held just to be a part of everyone a huge energy boost, no mat- our drive home, my friends and I were the rainbow,” since after each round of a trendy new phenomenon and the regis- ter how tired or worn out they were from sitting at a stop light when the car next to color the only air to breath and taste was tration fee (which depends on when you the run. Everyone looked ridiculous with us rolled down the window and started colorful powder. I’m still trying to scrub register and if you’re running solo or as color covering their faces and clothes, but snapping pictures of us. Hope those don’t the blue off of my hands and get the pink part of a team) pays mostly for a morn- that’s what made it so fun. With the com- end up on Facebook; we looked a bit scary streaks out of my hair, even after two ing of fun and a free T-shirt, at least a little petition aspect removed, the Color Run with our purple and blue faces. showers. of the profit goes back to the South Bend serves as a feel-good, stress-free event for The Color Run began in 2012 and has Once again setting it apart from ordi- community. people of all ages. visited cities all around the world, giv- nary 5K races, the Color Run is a “for-prof- For a race that has become more and ing everyone a chance to join in on the it” company. Unlike the Susan G. Komen more popular on college campuses, I was Contact Maddie Daly at [email protected] The observer | tuesday, october 8, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com 9

would proceed to make a big show of or- I learn the answer to that second part demon.” Marisa Iati dering a full-sized meal off the regular, when I find myself staring up at all six- Darn straight, I thought. But I didn’t say Assistant Managing Editor adult menu. The waiters and waitresses foot-whatever of this boy, who finds him- that. I just thanked him and proceeded on were typically unfazed, but hey, at least I self staring down at all five-foot-nothing of my way. And if you question how proud I When the stadium janitor in every Notre salvaged a tiny bit of pride, right? me. I’m craning my neck way back as if I’m was in that moment, well, I remember it to Dame student’s favorite movie tells Rudy Then there was the time two years ago trying to stare at the spot directly above this day, don’t I? Ruettiger he’s five-foot-nothing, I can when a man in a Cracker Barrel asked me the top of my head. Someone had doubted me, and I had relate. how old I was. “I’m 19,” I told him truth- Predictably, the dance lasts about 30 proven him wrong. There may be no bet- The janitor may have been hyperboliz- fully. The man guffawed. “You’re not 19! seconds. ter feeling. ing about Rudy’s height, but I’m not There’s no way.” Um, thanks, sir. I beg to My eyes start shifting around — aimed Eventually, I had to realize that I’m al- exaggerating when I say I am literally five- differ. at the floor, at the ceiling, at anyone in the ways going to be five-foot-nothing, and foot-nothing. Luckily for me, I’m not trying Other times, being super short is just vicinity who might be able to extricate that won’t change, no matter how much to walk onto the Irish football team. awkward. me from the situation. I giggle nervously. milk I drink. (Sorry, Mom, but I no longer Still, life from the low end of the height Let me tell you about my first slow Finally, I pretend to be fascinated by buy into the myth that I’ll grow if I get spectrum can be amusing. dance: First of all, these occasions are something my friend is doing on the other more Vitamin D.) Someone dropped an earring between uncomfortable enough in and of them- side of the room, and I make a break for it. I’m always going to have to wear heels in the dresser and the wall? Guess who has to selves. Then the level of discomfort builds Let’s just say I haven’t found myself par- order to see over the pulpit when I cantor crawl behind the bureau to get it? because I am inherently awkward. Add ticipating in a slow dance since then. at my home parish. My local community theater is put- another 50 or so awkwardness points due On the bright side, some aspects of be- I’m always going to have to deal with the ting on “The Wizard of Oz”? It’s pretty to my being five-foot-nothing, and you’ve ing small have served me well. occasional instance of someone almost predictable that I’m going to be cast as a got yourself just about the most hilariously Like any logical five-foot-nothing fe- running me over because he couldn’t see munchkin. embarrassing situation you can imagine. male, I chose to adopt basketball as my me. And you can bet my parents sometimes “Do you want to dance?” sport of choice. For seven years, I played And I’m almost definitely going to avoid pretended I was three years younger than “Um.” I glance around in search of in a local recreational league. (Some slow dances for the rest of my life. I actually was so as to avoid paying adult someone who can intervene and save of my teams weren’t half bad, but trust I’m five-foot-nothing. admission prices to amusement parks. me from the discomfort that is about to me, I claim credit for exactly none of our But I’m five-foot-nothing full of integ- Most of the results of being five-foot- descend upon me, but no one is paying success.) rity, compassion and guts. nothing have been harmless. But some- attention. “Sure, I guess.” After one hard-earned win, I walked I mean, I guess I can live with that. times, things that my short stature brings Eloquent, I know. over to the bleachers, where a teammate’s upon me are frustrating. We do the awkward maneuvers typical father intercepted me. “You know, I didn’t Contact Marisa Iati at [email protected] Well-meaning restaurant hosts brought of people who have no idea how the heck expect much when I saw you head out The views expressed in this column are me children’s menus long after I passed to position their arms or where they’re there because you’re so short,” he told those of the author and not necessarily the 12-year-old cutoff. Blood boiling, I supposed to look. me. “But you surprised me. You’re a speed those of The Observer.

By JIMMY KEMPER in a largely successful album that pushes start just a few years ago. The acoustic guitar is a nice contrast to the Scene Writer rock music forward into uncharted terri- The band also teamed up with The rocking distortion of the rest of this eclec- tories. For this record, the band says they Dead Weather’s singer Allison Mossheart tic collection, while the light piano carries “‘Melophobia’ is the hatred or fear of stopped listening to recorded music al- to record “It’s Just Forever,” which ex- the listener off into a blissful sunset. music,” Cage the Elephant’s frontman most entirely to avoid outside influences plodes with dark, gritty energy that is a If you’re a long time listener of Cage, Matthew Schultz has been quoted say- and allow their own inherent style to nice boost of intensity after the two pre- “Melophobia” may initially feel slightly ing. “I’ve always read of musicians that come through. vious more mellow tracks. The chaotic confusing at first because it is so radically couldn’t stand their own music or the This focus on style is immediately piano riff ends this track perfectly, sum- different from their previous works. But sound of their own voice. Now I under- apparent from the album’s lead track, marizing Mossheart’s insanity in the song the album is definitely worth the listen for stand that. To critique something to the “Spiderhead,” kicking off with a grungy just right. fans and first time listeners alike because point you literally can’t do it anymore. To opening that transitions into smooth lyr- Other notable tracks include “Take It or this is where the group has finally defined literally go crazy from it.” ics, rocking riffs and an absolutely radical Leave It,” a smooth, reggae-inspired bal- themselves, polished their style and re- Schultz illustrates the tenuous ap- chorus. This song shows off a lighter, more lad that really highlights bassist Daniel fined their creative strengths, pushing the proach to “Melophobia,” the third album fun side of Cage the Elephant that was not Tichenor’s awesome bumping beat. rock genre into daring new frontiers and from the Bowling Green, Ky., rockers. as readily apparent in the band’s second “Halo” is sure to be a fan favorite, with explosive uncharted territories. “Melophobia,” released today, takes the album, “Thank You Happy Birthday.” classic, steady distortion that progresses band in an unprecedented direction, Next on the album is “Come a Little nicely with solid transitions. The song Contact Jimmy Kemper at shifting from the raw, aggressive tones Closer,” which alone could be enough is very upbeat but has dark lyrics, a jux- [email protected] that marked their two previous releases to sell the album. This lead single has a taposition that it is absolutely Cage the toward a more refined, organic composi- smooth, mellow sound about it that is just Elephant. tion that still retains the band’s signature about perfect. “Teeth” is definitely the curveball track “Melophobia” unrelenting energy and high ambitions. One of the best songs on “Melophobia” on this album. It’s a rambunctious, riotous Cage the Elephant The shift in sound is not all that shock- is “Telescope,” a totally unanticipated throwback to the craziness in past songs ing, considering the intensity with which song from the band that brought us bru- such as “Indy Kidz” and “Judas.” When Label: RCA Records the group has been touring since their tally raw hits such as “In One Ear” and Schultz asks “Are you into the beat?” the Tracks: “Telescope,” “It’s Just Forever” first, self-titled album was released in “Aberdeen.” It gives off an almost David answer is a resounding yes. The second If you like: The Dead Weather, Silversun 2008, hitting almost every festival imag- Bowie-esque psychedelic vibe, filled with half of this track is especially unique, with Pickups inable. With “Melophobia,” Cage the slower, cosmic sounds that send the lis- Schultz delivering the lyrics in a poetic Elephant has finally settled down and tener off to a far and distant galaxy. The fashion that is undeniably awesome. given themselves the opportunity to re- lyrics dig into the soul, showing just how “Melophobia” closes with “Cigarette flect upon their work, which has resulted much this band has grown since their Daydreams,” a fun way to end the album. 10 The observer | Tuesday, october 8, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com Classifieds

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(or any other non-football By SAMANTHA ZUBA off-balance, Elyea said. take the match 3-1. Saint Mary’s Vicky Jacobsen player) can’t possibly know Sports Writer “We got into some trouble was able to refocus after the first Sports Writer “what it’s like out there when when we weren’t able to serve as set, Elyea said. you can’t get your breath The Belles beat Kalamazoo, aggressively, and they were able “During our first set, we had I’ll give David Pollack and it’s 110 degrees and the 3-1, at home Friday to break a six- to run their middles well,” she way too many unforced errors,” this: maybe Erin Andrews coach asks you to go some match losing streak, then trav- said. “They had a three-middle Elyea said. “Our serve receive shouldn’t be added to the more.” Well, that’s true. But eled Saturday to Albion, Mich., offense, which is something we was not communicating prop- new college football playoff members of the committee where they split a doubleheader haven’t seen yet this year.” erly, and [we] were taking shots committee. aren’t being asked to identify against Albion and Franklin. But Saint Mary’s went on to at the net that were just not For those of you who the team that tried the hard- Belles coach Toni Elyea said win the next three sets 25-20, open. We were able to come into weren’t watching “‘College est or huffed-and-puffed Saint Mary’s (7-11, 5-5 MIAA) 25-23 and 25-17. The Belles built the second set and produce 14 GameDay”’ on Saturday its way to the most victo- showed a will to win in the vic- a 17-6 lead in the fourth set and kills, only 3 errors, as well as 16 morning, Pollack, a Georgia ries. They are charged with tory over Kalamazoo (10-10, secured the match victory. digs. linebacker-turned-ESPN- deciding which teams ac- 5-5). The defense stepped up after “Playing this caliber of a team, commentator, took is- complished the most during “This team has really been the first set, and the Belles’ ser- it was important to refocus and sue with the news that the regular season. That’s struggling,” Elyea said after vice performance controlled the do what we do best. Our defense former Secretary of State not always an easy call, but Friday’s match. “We’ve been match, Elyea said. this season has been fantastic, Condoleezza Rice will likely I somehow doubt that it’s coming out on fire, winning two “We just played really well out and we needed to get back to be one of the people charged harder than negotiating with sets, dropping three in a row, so of system,” she said. “The de- that.” with selecting the four Vladimir Putin and North to stay composed together and fense really was in control and The Belles dropped their sec- teams that will play for the Korea. hit and to be as offensive as we played well as a team tonight. ond match 3-1 against Franklin national championship in Besides, I’m not sure the were tonight and play at the lev- We were really aggressive on the (13-6, 2-0 Heartland), and Elyea the College Football Playoff. guys “in the trenches” are el we were at is awesome. It was serve, so they weren’t able to run said her team looked tired, espe- When Pollack’s fellow always the ones with the a goal we had coming into the their middles as effectively.” cially on defense. anchors asked him if his best understanding of the game, and this team decided Junior defensive specialist “We looked tired after our insistence that committee nationwide picture. I love they wanted to win tonight, and Samantha Grady agreed that Franklin match,” Elyea said. members be former college Lou Holtz, and I fully rec- they did.” strong serving and the defensive “To play four hours of volleyball football players meant that ognize that he forgot more The Belles jumped to an early passing game led Saint Mary’s straight is a tough thing to do. no women could sit on the about football this morning lead before Kalamazoo tied the to victory. We needed a little more energy committee, he told the na- than I will ever know. But do first set at 23. Saint Mary’s had “We didn’t want to lose,” as well as to come up with some tional audience, “You said we trust him to provide ob- several chances to win set point, Grady said. “We’ve been on a big plays when the pressure was that. … I’ll say it.” jective analysis, especially but the Hornets went up 28-27, losing streak, and we don’t want on to do so. We had a good game Unfortunately for when it comes to a certain and a blocked spike handed the to feel the way we felt anymore. defensively versus Franklin, but Andrews, her pointed re- school in Northern Indiana? Belles a 29-27 loss. So I think it was just the motiva- our serve receive was not mov- tort on Fox Sports’ pregame A week before Notre Kalamazoo ran a three-mid- tion from losing that made us ing as well as it should have on show (“I’m female; thanks Dame’s game against dle hitter offense that was a not want to feel that way ever Saturday during that second for having me in college Oklahoma, a prominent new challenge for Saint Mary’s. again and win.” match.” football”) was undercut by member of the Irish defense The Belles usually match up Saint Mary’s won its second The Belles are next in action her prediction of a Maryland (who will remain nameless) against offenses that line up one straight match when it defeated Wednesday at 7 p.m. when they win over Florida State. asked me who the Sooners’ middle and two outside hitters Albion (5-14, 1-9) in the first half host MIAA foe Alma at home. (The Seminoles went on quarterback is. I was taken in the front row. Saint Mary’s of Saturday’s doubleheader. to thrash the Terps, 63-0. aback — shouldn’t he have gave up points when they could The Belles dropped the first Contact Samantha Zuba at Prognostication is a tricky known everything there was not keep Kalamazoo’s middles set but won three straight to [email protected] business.) to know about Blake Bell? But even if Andrews But the truth is, there was smc soccer | smc 1, trine 0 couldn’t pick an ACC game no point to worrying about to save her life, she is correct Bell during Michigan State on one count: there are peo- week. Fans (and, apparently, ple who have never played a David Pollack) might not like Streak stretches to three down of college football who to admit it, but a lot of those can correctly identify a good people who “eat, sleep and football team. And some of breathe football” have to be By MERI KELLY concerned.” Belles shut out both opponents, those people are female. myopic. They can’t worry Sports Writer The Belles’ game against and Green helped limit the two Pollack is far from the only about any team other than Trine (2-8-0, 0-7-0) was their teams to a combined seven one who has said otherwise. the one directly in front of The Belles picked up their fifth overtime contest of the en- shots. Former Auburn coach Pat them. Les Miles doesn’t have third consecutive win on tire season, the most in one year Biehl was named MIAA Dye also says Rice couldn’t time to watch every Pac-12 Sunday when senior captain the Belles have ever played. Offensive Player of the Week, as possibly be up to the job, game. I’m guessing Urban and midfielder Mollie Valencia Saint Mary’s outshot Trine, she led the Belles offensk with telling a Birmingham morn- Meyer isn’t combing film converted a penalty kick in 17-2, and had nine corner kicks nine shots on goal in the two ing radio show, “All she from across the country, double overtime to give Saint against the Thunder’s four, but games and scored against the knows about football is what looking for a sleeper-Heis- Mary’s a 1-0 win over Trine. still couldn’t score in regulation Bulldogs. somebody told her, or what man pick. Senior forward Jordan “Finishing a higher percent- The Belles will now wait un- she read in a book, or what This intense focus is great Diffenderfer was fouled inside age of our chances is still not til Saturday for their next game she saw on television.” He for winning games, but it’s the 18-yard box, giving the our strong point,” Joyce said. against Kalamazoo. then went on to suggest that not great for evaluating the Belles (5-4-3, 3-2-3 MIAA) the “We’ll just have to keep at it.” “With the long stretch be- her background in politics entirety of college football. penalty kick opportunity that Belles Junior goalkeeper tween games, [we will] mix our (and, we all know it, her gen- I’m sure there are plenty Valencia converted in the 103rd Chanler Rosenbaum had a practices up a bit to keep them der) means that she’ll likely of ex-football players who minute. shutout in goal, but only need- sharp and engaged,” Joyce said. rely on “personal relation- could easily switch to “the “There’s a moment when ed to makh one save. “It should be a real boost for us, ships” when rating teams. big picture” mode of analy- you’re awarded a penalty kick Belles Junior defender Kerry having a home game at the end Sure, Rice has been the sis. But there are plenty in sudden death overtime Green had two shots, and of a free game week.” provost of a major American of fans, writers, coaches’ where you think you should freshman forward Rosie Biehl The Belles and the Hornets university (Stanford). The daughters, administrators have practiced them some had three against the Thunder will kick off at Saint Mary’s at second President Bush and, yes, diplomats, who more,” Belles coach Michael Green was named the MIAA noon Saturday. thought she was capable of could surely do likewise. Joyce said. “But Valencia has Defensive Player of the Week mastering the nuances of a number of successful kicks for strong performances Contact Meri Kelly at conflict in the Middle East. Contact at Vicky Jacobsen under her belt, so I wasn’t against Adrian and Trine. 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arm and legs of freshman quar- “That really allowed us to open M Interhall terback Michael Cooney. up our passing game and run Continued from page 12 Cooney hit junior tight end better, as well.” Matthew Nagy for a 47-yard pass Fisher controlled the line of Fisher 21, St. Edward’s 6 to the St. Edward’s three-yard scrimmage on both sides of By ZACH KLONSINSKI line and got the Green Wave on the ball, shutting down the St. Sports Writer the board two plays later on a Edward’s offense with the ex- two-yard touchdown run around ception of a 52-yard touchdown In an important battle for play- the left side. Cooney found senior scamper by Gentleman senior off position, Fisher defeated St. receiver Justin Yoder over the running back Ben Eichler on the Edward’s 21-6 on Sunday. middle for a 35-yard score on the Gentlemen’s first possession of Fisher (1-0-2) entered the game next drive. the game. having scored three total points “We had two tight ends the “The defensive line was in in its first two games, but the of- whole game so we could get a the backfield every single play,” fense changed that behind the little better blocking,” Nagy said. Green Wave freshman lineman Joe Schudt said. “We were doing Paid Advertisement a great job of penetrating and messing up their plays.” The Gentlemen (1-2-0) were without almost one-third of their lineup, most of whom were in Dallas for the Notre Dame foot- ball game Saturday. The team MICHAEL YU| The Observer rotated three players through the Fisher’s defense controls the line of scrimmage in the Green Wave’s quarterback spot throughout the 21-6 win over St. Edward’s on Sunday. game. Next week, Fisher looks to im- later to put 12 points on the we’re definitely going to make it prove its playoff chances even board early and head into half- far.” more against Zahm, while St. time up 12-2. Wiese also said freshman Edward’s has a bye week before But Morrissey (1-1-0) came out Michael Koller was an impact taking on Sorin on Nov. 3. strong in the second half, scoring player who helped seal the game a touchdown on the third play of for the Knights. Contact Zach Klonsinski at the third quarter. “He had an interception and [email protected] With one minute left in the played lockdown defense all game, Morrissey was down by game,” Wiese said. Morrissey 22, Duncan 12 three, but a 20-yard run by ju- Keough junior captain and By ALEXANDRA LANE nior quarterback Ryan Lindquist lineman Charlie Magiera said Sports Writer gave the Manor the lead with 30 defense was essential for the seconds remaining. Kangaroos (1-1-0), as well. Morrissey made a late come- Duncan tried to come back, “Obviously, I’m not happy back to defeat Duncan 22-12 on but an interception and 70-yard about the final score but I think Sunday. return by the Morrissey defense we played well, especially the de- The Duncan offense found led to another touchdown, so- fense,” Magiera said. “Keenan’s a success early in the game. The lidifying the win for the Manor. tough offense to stop.” Highlanders (0-2-0) scored on “We came out slow in the first Freshman Matt Mooney their first possession and added half but our defense really kept played quarterback for the another touchdown a few plays us in the game,” Lindquist said. Kangaroos because their start- Morrissey junior captain and ing quarterback was in Texas for Paid Advertisement lineman Patrick Valencia said he the Notre Dame football game. was happy with the talent on his Magiera said Keough’s run- team and the way it came togeth- ning game leaves room for im- er for the win. provement before the next game. “We brought it together [in “I know it was wet out and slip- the] second half and did what we pery, and it’s tough to run in that needed to do,” he said. situation, but we should be able Duncan junior captain and to have a solid run game regard- center Alan Keck said this game less of the conditions,” Magiera was a vast improvement from said. his team’s opening 19-0 loss to Keough takes on Stanford on Alumni. Sunday at 1 p.m. while Keenan “We just need to work on our faces Dillon on the same day at conditioning so we don’t tire out the same time. in the second half,” Keck said. Duncan will face Knott on Contact Christina Kochanski at Sunday, and Morrissey will [email protected] match up with Alumni the same day. Dillon 14, O’Neill 6 Observer Staff Report Contact Alexandra Lane at [email protected] In a matchup between two teams eager to improve their Keenan 7, Keough 0 playoff position, Dillon bested By CHRISTINA KOCHANSKI O’Neill, 14-6, on Sunday at Riehle Sports Writer Fields. The Big Red (2-1-0) next play In a matchup of two unde- Keenan on Sunday at 1 p.m., feated teams, Keenan shut out while the Angry Mob (1-2-0) have Keough in a 7-0 victory Sunday. a bye this week and will face West The Knights (2-0-0) scored the Quad rival Keough on Nov. 3. only touchdown of the game on a touchdown pass by sophomore Sorin-Zahm quarterback Patrick Corry. Observer Staff Report Keenan sophomore captain and center Jon Wiese said de- Zahm forfeited its game fense was the crucial factor of against Sorin on Sunday. The re- the game. sult is officially recorded as a 14-0 “Our defense was huge . . . and win for the Otters (1-0-1). [the Kangaroos] didn’t get a first The Zahmbies (0-2-0) will play down until the second half,” Fisher on Sunday at 3:30 p.m., Wiese said. “As long as our de- and the Otters face off against fense continues to play like this, Carroll at that same time. 12 The observer | tuesday, october 8, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com Sports

Men’s INterhall Alumni slips past Siegfried to remain undefeated Cooney sparks Fisher offense in win over St. Edward’s; Morrissey tops Duncan; Knights quiet Kangaroos

By RENEE GRIFFIN with a field goal, but the attempt Sports Writer fell short. Siegfried senior captain John Alumni stayed undefeated Moore said he was fairly pleased Sunday with a hard-fought 10-7 with his team’s performance, victory over Siegfried, which despite the loss. suffered its first loss of the “Both teams fought really season. hard we just shot ourselves in The lead continuously shifted the foot,” Moore said. “Our of- back and forth all game, with fense was looking good right Alumni (3-0-0) getting on the up until the turnover and our board first with a long field goal defense was stopping them in the first quarter. consistently.” The Ramblers (2-1-0) respond- Alumni senior captain Jeffrey ed at the start of the second half Kraemer said he was excited for with a touchdown from fresh- the Dawgs to try to keep up their man running back Dan Verzuh. success for the remainder of the Both teams’ defenses made it season. tough on the opposing offenses. “We need to just keep the train Alumni senior cornerback Jake rolling,” Kraemer said. “The de- Wrigley intercepted the ball in fense played well again. We got the first quarter, and Siegfried lucky at the end to get the win, sophomore safety Grady but there’s nothing wrong with Schmidt came away with an that.” interception early in the fourth Alumni plays Morrissey on quarter. Sunday, while the Ramblers Siegfried held a 7-3 lead and have a bye and will next face the ball with about a minute left Duncan on Nov. 3. in the fourth when the Dawg defense recovered a fumble in Contact Renee Griffin at the end zone to get the go-ahead [email protected] MICHAEL YU | The Observer touchdown. Siegfried tried to tie Fisher freshman quarterback Michael Cooney evades two St. Edward’s defenders in Fisher’s 21-6 win on on the game in the final seconds see M INTERHALL PAGE 11 Sunday. After scoring three points in its first two games, Fisher’s offense broke out against St. Edward’s.

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Women’s Interhall Gargan leads Pangborn over Howard Wildcats dominate Babes; Purple Weasels top the Finest; Cavanaugh beats Lyons with big plays

By EVAN ANDERSON Pangborn’s next game is also Breen-Phillips (0-3-0) never Cavanaugh’s explosive and to keep the Wild Women (1-4-0) Sports Writer against the Wildcats on Sunday. picked up enough momentum physical effort helped them pull close for most of the game. to have a chance in the game — away from Lyons for a 32-7 victory “The defense played really Pangborn rode a masterful Contact Evan Anderson at an illegal forward pass penalty Sunday. well,” junior captain and safety performance from dual-threat ju- [email protected] negated a touchdown, while the The Chaos (3-1-0) produced Molly Johnson said. “There were nior quarterback Caitlin Gargan offense could not capitalize after big plays on both sides of the ball a couple drives inside the five- to a 27-6 victory over Howard on Ryan 41, Breen-Phillips 0 big plays. throughout the game. Senior cap- yard line that we stopped. … I Sunday to remain unbeaten and By BRIAN PLAMONDON “Ryan is a really good team, tain and safety Meaghan Ayers was really happy to see that be- seize first place in the standings. Sports Writer an established program,” grabbed two of Cavanaugh’s three cause it’s hard to do. We have a lot Gargan completed seven of 10 Babes senior captain and line- interceptions and junior quarter- of new girls and we are definitely passes for 208 yards and three Ryan dominated both sides backer Monica McNerney said. back Oliva Dietzel led the offense seeing some improvement.” touchdowns and added anoth- of the ball Sunday as it handed “Hopefully [Monday] will be a with two passing touchdowns and For the Shamrocks, Petrovich er 108 yards and a score on the Breen-Phillips a 41-0 loss. better outcome.” two more scores on the ground. said their first win meant a lot. ground. Senior captain and of- Freshman quarterback Ryan looked to remain unde- The Lions (2-2-0) briefly held a “I feel relieved. … Everything fensive lineman Mary Kate Veselik Kathleen Conaty led the high- feated Monday against Howard, 7-6 lead, but two quick touchdown just finally clicked,” Petrovich said the deep ball was particularly powered Ryan offense, throwing while Breen-Phillips also played passes from Dietzel to freshman said. key for the Phoxes (4-0-0). four touchdown passes to four Monday against McGlinn in receiver Ally Anton covered 60 The Shamrocks hoped to keep “We’re very fortunate that different receivers. search of its first win. yards and 12 yards, respectively, things clicking against Breen- [Gargan] can throw that deep The Wildcats (3-0-0) opened and tilted the game Cavanaugh’s Phillips on Monday. Walsh will ball,” Veselik said. “A lot of it is the scoring on a 17-yard touch- Contact Brian Plamondon at way. take a long break until Nov. 3, speed. … We have so many quick down pass from Conaty to junior [email protected] Lyons senior captain and safety when they also play the Babes. receivers and once they’re gone, receiver Ashley Veselik en route Christina Bramanti said she was they’re gone if she can get it to to a 34-point first half. Pasquerilla West 25, disappointed the Lions did not do Contact Josh Dulany at them.” The Ryan offense did not have Farley 6 a better job of capitalizing on their [email protected] Gargan also emphasized the to take the field again after that By RENEE GRIFFIN early advantage. importance of her team’s speed on touchdown until the second Sports Writer “We started off pretty strong, Pasquerilla East 18 , Lewis 6 the outside. quarter because of touchdowns but then we let the game slip away By MEGAN WINKEL “It’s definitely a huge asset to scored on both defense and spe- Pasquerilla West managed to from us. … We didn’t do a good job Sports Writer have such fast receivers,” Gargan cial teams. Senior cornerback remain undefeated Sunday with of recovering after they scored a said. “When they’re beating the Beth Meisinger returned an in- a 25-6 win over Farley. couple touchdowns,” she said. “It Pasquerilla East emerged vic- cornerbacks, it really opens up the terception 25 yards for a score, The Finest (1-2-0) got a quick was a very aggressive game and it torious by an 18-6 margin in a rest of the offense for me.” while senior running back Leah start against the Purple Weasels was tough physically on us.” matchup with Lewis on Sunday. Pangborn, which beat its first Fisher had a 40-yard punt return (5-0-0) in the first half, with ju- Dietzel said she was pleased The Pyros (2-1-0) relied on three opponents by a combined touchdown. nior Caitlin Smith throwing an with the Chaos’ play in the pass- strong defensive play to pull out score of 89-0, faced a tougher test “I had time, so I looked and early touchdown pass to senior ing game. the victory in Howard (3-1-0). The Phoxes saw three players coming from receiver and captain Lauren “We were really hitting on all our “Defense was rock solid today,” allowed their first points of the one side,” Fisher said. “I then de- Ladowski. That was followed by throws,” Dietzel said, “Ally [Anton] senior captain Caroline Kuse said. season when Howard senior cided to take off down the other several defensive stops for Farley, had some great catches. We keep “The fact that they barely scored quarterback and captain Clare sideline.” including an interception by se- getting better and this team is re- on us showed just how strong our Robinson scored on a one-yard On offense, Conaty found nior cornerback Amanda Horst. ally starting to gel together.” defense was.” touchdown run midway through freshman receiver Mary Grace But Pasquerilla West came The Lions will look to quickly get The Pyros’ defense proved to the second quarter to cut the Kenny and sophomore receiver back with a vengeance in the back on track against Pasquerilla be even more impressive as many Pangborn lead to 7-6. Erin Clark for touchdowns in second half, as the defense made East tonight, and the Chaos will starters were absent. Kuse said “I was really proud of our team the second quarter and hit se- five interceptions, four of which look to win their fourth straight she thinks the victory provides today,” Robinson said. “Hopefully nior receiver Maddie Swan for a the offense was able to convert game against the Pyros on Sunday. momentum for the Pyros going we’ll get another chance at them touchdown in the third quarter into touchdowns. Ladowski said forward. in the playoffs, but we have a big to complete the scoring. she was disappointed her team Contact Josh Dulany at “We were somewhat tentative game [Monday] and right now “We mesh well as an offense,” couldn’t capitalize on its early [email protected] going into the game because a lot we’re focused on that.” Conaty said. “With three games advantage. of our girls were out of town and Howard was back in action under our belt, I think we really “It was super frustrating be- McGlinn 25, Walsh 0 sick, but the girls that were there Monday against Ryan, while have it down.” cause we won the first half but we By JOSH DULANY really stepped up,” Kuse said. couldn’t keep it up in the second Sports Writer “People played both ways and Paid Advertisement half,” Ladowski said. “We need to it was awesome to see everyone work on reading the defense bet- With the defense pitching a playing and doing really well. It ter and knowing when we should shutout and the offense finding feels so good to have a winning re- throw the ball to cut down on the some footing, McGlinn soared cord finally.” interceptions.” over Walsh, 25-0, on Sunday for Lewis (0-3-0) gained momen- The Purple Weasels hope to its first victory of the season. tum in the fourth quarter when carry the success they had in the The Shamrock offense was senior captain and receiver second half of the game into the led by sophomore quarterback Colleen Haller caught a 30-yard rest of the season and perhaps Katherine Petrovich, who tossed pass and the Chicks scored shortly maintain their sterling record, four touchdown passes. Three of thereafter. Nevertheless, it proved senior captain and quarterback them were to senior captain and to be too little, too late as the clock Rachel Rogers said. receiver Tara Crown, including ran out seconds later. Haller said “Our defense really picked it the final play of the game that the Chicks’ improvement in the up second half with some key in- clinched the mercy-rule victory second half bodes well. terceptions and our offense was for the Shamrocks (1-2-0). “We were really happy we got really starting to convert on the On the defensive side, senior that touchdown, but we knew that plays as our receivers got com- captain and cornerback Kaitlyn we needed more points,” Haller fortable with the routes,” Rogers Keelin grabbed an interception, said. “We played a lot better in the said. which she nearly turned into a second half and by the end of the The Finest will get a chance touchdown, and led a unit she game, things were working and to redeem themselves against said played terrific throughout we were able to complete pass- Lewis tonight, while Pasquerilla the game. es. We just needed a little more West has a break until playing “We were overall rock solid to- time.” Lewis on Nov. 3. day,” Keelin said. “We contained The Chicks hope the last quar- well, had two interceptions, there ter’s play will spill into their game Contact Renee Griffin at were no long runs. … We’ve got- against Farley tonight. The Pyros [email protected] ten better each game and have hope to add to add another win been working towards this.” as they face Lyons on Tuesday. Cavanaugh 32, Lyons 7 McGlinn did pull away late, but By JOSH DULANY Walsh’s captains said they were Contact Megan Winkel at Sports Writer happy with the defense’s effort [email protected] 14 The observer | tuesday, october 8, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com Sports

Cicciarelli M Soccer followed closely by sophomore Football “You know, some of the young- Continued from page 16 Continued from page 16 midfielder Schillo Tshuma and se- Continued from page 16 er [receivers], at times, there’s nior forward Jake Pace, who both not that certainty of where they His fellow teammates also appre- we had one short practice before have five goals and one assist. that he probably wasn’t going to are going to be sometimes in ciate the humor Cicciarelli contrib- the match. We have so many “It’s going to be tough facing play again,” Kelly said. “There press coverage, and obviously utes to the team dynamic. Senior games in such a short time. I think Mullins; he’s an excellent player,” was a lot of emotion in the locker one thing TJ does is he gets captain and goalkeeper Patrick Wall our guys are ready and prepared.” Clark said. “It will come down to room because they love Danny people off him, because they said Cicciarelli’s character really It will be a tough task, Clark how we handle the front six play- Smith and what he’s done for our respect his ability to get over the comes into play when a member of said, as the Terrapins have an ag- ers, and if we do, it will go a long program as a dedicated player top easily,” Kelly said. the team takes something like prac- gressive offense that’s accounted way.” for Notre Dame. He loves Notre “Not that the other guys can’t tice or a game too critically. for 172 shots and 77 shots on goal, The Irish have the upper hand Dame, and we’ve seen him grow do that, but I guess … these guys “If someone takes things too seri- which have resulted in 22 goals when it comes to defense. Notre as a person and as a player and [Rees and Jones] have been to- ously, Vince always cracks a joke and on the season. The Irish, mean- Dame has allowed 0.56 goals per he’s going to be sorely missed.” gether for four years, and TJ flat makes him laugh,” Wall said. while, have notched 153 shots — game, while the Terrapins have a out is our No. 1 guy, and [Rees] Cicciarelli said he recognizes he 54 were on target and 17 tallied a goals against average of 1.6. Seniors step up sees that in terms of going to has a significant role in boosting goal. “We will stick to how we play,” In a week when Rees re- him.” team morale on and off the field. “They have so many weapons,” Clark said. “I think it is very im- bounded, following two down Senior outside linebacker “A lot of guys are really uptight Clark said. “We just have to con- portant to play our game. We performances, by tossing three Prince Shembo shined on the and serious,” Cicciarelli said. “I centrate on what we do well. We have to focus on what we do be- touchdowns, Irish senior re- Irish defense by recording seven think me being more of a jokester are prepared for it, and we will see cause we don’t have time to put ceiver and tri-captain TJ Jones tackles and three sacks against helps the team relax and see the big- what happens.” anything in our game plan.” finished the game with 135 the Sun Devils. Senior corner- ger picture and see that there’s more Maryland’s offense is led by se- The Irish are one of five un- yards on eight receptions and back and tri-captain Bennett to it than one play or one game.” nior forward Patrick Mullins. As defeated teams left in Division scored his fourth touchdown of Jackson made four tackles on Even right before game time, a junior, Mullins was named an I and look to remain unbeaten the season. Rees completed 17 the day and forced a fumble that Cicciarelli said he maintains a cer- NSCAA First Team All-American against Maryland at Alumni of 38 pass attempts and finished turned into a key Irish takeaway tain lightness in his attitude and pre- and was the ACC Offensive Player Stadium tonight at 7 p.m. with 279 yards, with Jones ac- late in the third quarter. game rituals, which include a fresh of the Year. This season, Mullins counting for almost half of both haircut before home games by soph- leads the Terrapins in points with Contact Isaac Lorton at his completions and passing Contact Joseph Monardo at omore goalkeeper Brian Talcott. five goals and three assists. He is [email protected] yardage. [email protected] “I’m really loose and walk around to talk to everyone on the team,” Paid Advertisement Cicciarelli said. “I’m very laid back and talkative compared to most guys on the team, but I have a certain seriousness to my attitude once the game clock starts.” That seriousness Cicciarelli takes when the game starts has done nothing but enhance his per- formance this season. Cicciarelli scored his first career goal in Notre Dame’s 2-0 victory over Indiana on Wednesday. “It was pretty awesome to get my first career goal,” he said. “It was awe- some to help my teammates win a game.” Cicciarelli said it is great to be able to contribute a goal like his against Indiana because he was out last sea- son — when the Irish won the Big East tournament and earned the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA tourna- ment — due to an ACL injury. He also redshirted his freshman season. “Last year was probably the most difficult season, especially be- cause I had a such a great chance to contribute to such a great team,” Cicciarelli said. “Getting to play this season after coming off an injury and gaining confidence to be back playing is phenomenal because we are doing so well.” Clark agrees it is great to have Cicciarelli and his athletic abil- ity back on the field and to see him healthy again. “He is a really strong and natu- ral athlete in every way — fast, big and strong — and I’m glad he could come back this season,” Clark said. “He knew this was the year he could establish himself, and he’s doing a re- ally good job at that.” Being back on the field, Cicciarelli said, gets him excited for the poten- tial the team has this season. “We have come out and proven we are a really big deal,” Cicciarelli said. “Seeing the team develop and the hard work pay off this season is just awesome.” Cicciarelli will give the Irish a pre- game locker room laugh before he and Notre Dame head into a huge ACC contest against No. 8 Maryland tonight at 7 p.m. at Alumni Stadium.

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Crossword | Will Shortz Horoscope | Eugenia Last

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shawn Ashmore, 34; Toni Braxton, 47; Simon Cowell, 54; Joy Behar, 71. Happy Birthday: Explore new avenues. Use your skills and talents to look for voca- tions that help you expand your income. A creative approach to an old idea can be the ideal solution when it comes to making extra cash. Networking should be your primary interest. Express your feelings and make the changes that will help improve your personal life and your relationships. Your numbers are 2, 9, 13, 21, 28, 33, 43. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Look forward to an inheritance, settlement, contract or reimbursement. Make final alterations to a job or goal you are working toward. Romance is on the rise, and a promise someone made to you will be honored. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Keep life simple and refrain from sharing personal information. Emotional encounters will be difficult to handle and can lead to a dispute. A change in the dynamic of a partnership is likely to cause regrets. Avoid taking on added responsibilities. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Look for alternate ways to use your skills. Talk to some- one influential, and you will get the inside scoop about a better position. Problems at home will surface if you aren’t attentive. A change at home will help as well as promote love. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You have more control than you realize, so make a move or decision that suits you. Travel and socializing will promote new friendships. Love, romance and having fun should be your goal. Don’t let someone else disrupt your plans. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Choose your words wisely and pick and choose your battles. Focus on finances, medical issues and especially home and family. Nurturing and protecting what you have will be well worth your while. Someone may try to take advantage of your generosity. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Share your thoughts, feelings and plans. Get together with friends or consider getting involved in a community event. Avoid getting impli- cated in secret plans that might get you into trouble with someone you love. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You have more choices than you realize. Look at your attributes, skills and connections, and you will discover that you can network your way to a better position. Someone will try to inch back into your life. Don’t be too accommodating. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Control your emotions. Listen, observe and save your thoughts until you have all the information you need to come up with a viable solution. Less anger and more help will ensure that you don’t upset someone you love. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): By helping others, you will attract attention and the possibility of a position that interests you. A change at home will be positive. An investment will pay off and boost your status. Remain open regarding your plans.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Show off a little, and you will make a good impres- sion with someone who has something to offer you. A change of plans must not throw you off guard. Use your clout, knowledge, expertise and connections to keep things running smoothly. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You’ll be offended easily and are best to keep your distance from people who tend to meddle and interfere. Put your effort into self- improvement and meeting any deadline you’ve been given. Invest in your skills and your home. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Focus on what you can do to improve your financial, emotional or physical well-being. Someone you work with will have a money issue that can end up costing you. Use innovative ideas to gain support and reinforce your goals. Birthday Baby: You have backbone, integrity and relentless courage. You are deter- mined and steadfast. highly punlikely | christopher brucker Sudoku | The Mepham Group Jumble | David Hoyt and Jeff knurek

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Football Turnover battle remains critical to Irish success

By JOSEPH MONARDO back for a touchdown, Notre Associate Sports Editor Dame’s only turnover of the night. Kelly’s Irish improved to 19-1 when In probably the biggest venue in winning the turnover battle. all of football, if not in terms of level of importance, at least in the literal Grace, Smith suffer injuries sense, Notre Dame captured an Irish junior inside linebacker upset win over No. 22 Arizona State Jarrett Grace suffered a fractured in AT&T Stadium in Arlington, fibula during the game’s first half Texas, on Saturday. and will miss the remainder of the The Irish (4-2) displayed offen- season. Grace appeared in all six sive balance and gained 424 total games this season for the Irish and yards, 145 on the ground and 279 started the past three games at one through the air. Although the Sun of the inside linebacker positions Devils (3-2) outgained the Irish, while participating in a rotation albeit by a minimal margin with primarily with Fox and graduate 427 yards, the Notre Dame defense student Carlo Calabrese. Grace is forced three turnovers on the night currently tied with Calabrese for and held Arizona State to 65 rush- the team lead in tackles with 40 but ing yards on 25 attempts. will now embark on a long recovery “We were opportunistic in turn- process, Kelly said. overs. … Obviously, they couldn’t “You know, that’s a process that run the football against us,” Irish could take four to six months,” he coach Brian Kelly said in his tele- said. “But obviously a big loss for us, KEVIN SONG | The Observer conference call Sunday. “So those but we’ve got a senior in Danny Fox Irish junior safety Matthias Farley turns upfield after his fourth-quarter interception during Notre Dame’s 37- are all basic, important tenets of that will step in at that position.” 34 win over Arizona State on Saturday. Farley accounted for one of the three turnovers forced by the Irish. playing good defense.” Kelly said senior Kendall Moore, Irish graduate student inside freshman Michael Deeb and junior appearances. Deeb has not yet “He has a substantial amount of ball for nine yards. linebacker Dan Fox had a fumble Joe Schmidt are the players most seen action this season. swelling in that ankle. He did suffer “You know, I usually don’t use a recovery and a pick-six, while ju- likely to see time at inside lineback- Irish senior receiver Daniel a fracture, and once that swelling ‘win-one-for-the-Gipper’ talk, and nior safety Matthias Farley brought er following Grace’s injury. Smith also left the game due to an goes down, he’ll have surgery this I don’t want to equate it in those down another interception. Among the three players, injury, and it seems he will miss week.” terms, but generally speaking, we Meanwhile, Irish senior quarter- Schmidt leads with eight tack- the remainder of the season with a A South Bend native, Smith was talked [at halftime] about losing back Tommy Rees threw an inter- les this season and has seen time fractured ankle. used primarily as a blocker, al- Danny [Smith] and in particular ception at the start of the fourth in all six contests, while Moore “Smith will have surgery once though he made two starts for the quarter that Arizona State brought has recorded two tackles in six the swelling goes down,” Kelly said. Irish this season and caught one see FOOTBALL PAGE 14

Men’s Soccer Terrapin test ND hosts talented Cicciarelli provides rival Maryland in skill, humor for marquee game No. 2 Irish

By ISAAC LORTON By KIT LOUGHRAN Sports Writer Sports Writer

In a battle of powerhouses, the Everyone needs a good laugh, No. 2 Irish host No. 8 Maryland at and every group has that one per- Alumni Stadium today. son who never fails to make them Notre Dame (6-0-3, 3-0-2 ACC) chuckle. In that respect, the Irish is coming off a 2-1 overtime victory are no different than everybody over No. 13 Clemson on Saturday, else. while the Terrapins (5-2-3, 4-0-1) For Notre Dame, junior forward took down ACC opponent Boston Vince Cicciarelli is the character of College 2-1 on Friday for their third the team. straight win. When you think about a Division Like the Irish, Maryland is un- I soccer team that is ranked No. 2 beaten in ACC play. The Terrapins in the nation and undefeated on were picked to win the ACC in the the season, there doesn’t seem like coaches’ preseason poll. there would be much room, if any, “This will be a big game for us,” for a good laugh. Irish coach Bobby Clark said. “We But that is quite the opposite of went from one big game to another. what the Irish team is actually like. And for soccer fans, it will be a great That’s where Cicciarelli comes into game to watch.” play. Outsiders might overlook his After traveling home Sunday, role as the team jokester, but his Notre Dame had one day to both coaches and teammates definitely practice and rest. Clark said the do not undervalue the lightheart- travel and quick turnaround edness he brings to the table. should not affect the Irish. “Vince has a great sense of hu- “There’s not much you can do in mor,” Irish coach Bobby Clark said. situations like this,” he said. “We “He adds a nice lightness at times just have to get our legs back, and GRANT TOBIN | The Observer to the team that the team needs.” Irish junior forward Vince Cicciarelli cuts through the North Carolina defense on Sept. 8 at Alumni see M SOCCER PAGE 14 Stadium. In its first ACC match of the season, Notre Dame tied the Tarheels 1-1. see CICCIARELLI PAGE 14