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Volume 50, Issue 125 | monday, april 18, 2016 | ndsmcobserver.com University releases survey results Service Report shows greater awareness of sexual assault policy, available resources responds By MARGARET HYNDS Editor-in-Chief to award T he University released the results from the 2015 Campus Climate Survey on Monday in an decision email to the student body, shed- ding light on the status of student By COURTNEY BECKER perception and understanding News Writer of sexual violence on campus and related University policy. Responding to the The email, sent from University University’s controversial deci- President Fr. John Jenkins, in- sion to honor Vice President Joe cluded a 28-page survey report as Biden and former Speaker of well as the Committee on Sexual the House John Boehner with Assault Prevention’s (CSAP) rec- the 2016 Laetare Medal, stu- ommendations moving forward dents held a pro-life prayer ser- and a one-page results overview. vice outside the Main Building The questionnaire, conducted on Sunday. last January and February, asked In his opening remarks, se- questions about sexual assault nior Timothy Bradley said the and the campus atmosphere as gathering served as an oppor- it pertains to sexual assault, ha- tunity for members of the com- rassment and misconduct. Vice munity to come together in President for Student Affairs Erin prayer, not a protest. Hoffmann Harding said this was “We’re gathered here to join the second administration of the together in prayer for a greater Campus Climate Survey — the respect for human life, and es- first occurred in the fall of 2012. pecially for Notre Dame’s com- “We do a survey every other mitment to its Catholic identity year, and we do focus groups in and to protecting the sanctity the intervening years to be able of life at all stages,” Bradley to learn more information in said. “I want to stress that this conversations with students to is a gathering for prayer, and compliment this overall assess- not for protest. … I hope that in ment that we have of the entire coming together here today, we student body,” she said. may pray to Our Lady and to her According to the report, the son, both for our University and survey, which was administered for all of us gathered here, asking to all enrolled Notre Dame for forgiveness for our own failure

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By MARTHA REILLY should adapt to the evolving needs spaces. By KATHRYN MARSHALL stepped forth here as a student, A ssociate Saint Mary’s Editor of its members. “The current facilities really do News Writer they have pursued a member- “When the current Angela hold our students and coaches ship with the Saint Mary’s com- T he groundbreaking of the Athletic Facility was built in the back,” Culligan said. “With this A Tribute Dinner honoring munity that is comparable to new Angela Athletic and Wellness 1970s, women’s interest in physi- new building, Saint Mary’s will be the legacy of College President any alumna. They are someone Complex on Friday strengthened cal activity was largely limited to able to offer student athletes a top- Carol Ann Mooney included the college is proud and eager the comprehensive mission at athletic teams, and even those of-the-line experience for both the unveiling of an official to claim as one of its own,” she Saint Mary’s to educate students’ were far different from the teams practice and competition.” portrait, the praise of students said. minds, souls and bodies. we have today,” Ryan said. “In the This construction calls atten- and alumnae and the presen- While previous recipients President Carol Ann Mooney 40 years since its construction, tion to the importance of balanc- tation of two awards Friday were given a Saint Mary’s said she recognizes the universal a focus on fitness and wellness ing fitness and schoolwork, as night. Mooney, who has led the College class ring, the Board value of building a new workout has emerged among the students both teach invaluable lessons, College for 12 years, will be re- commissioned a lapel pin with facility, so she wanted to begin of Saint Mary’s and across the Culligan said. tiring in May. the signature design found on construction as soon as possible. country. This shift has revolution- “For many Saint Mary’s stu- During her time with the top of the College’s class ring for “All will have a place here — ized the way we think about ath- dents, athletics are an irre- College, Mooney demon- Efta, Walsh said. whether they are practicing for letic facilities and emphasize[d] placeable part of their college strated extraordinary leader- “His partnership with Carol Saturday’s game, squeezing in a the importance of buildings that experience and a context for ship, Colleen Ryan, member has provided a remarkable ex- workout between classes and din- serve all students, not just varsity growth and learning,” Culligan of the President’s Circle, said. ample of marriage for our stu- ner or simply looking for a place to athletes.” said. “Membership on a team, as Mooney’s accomplishments dents and benefited our entire gather with friends,” Mooney said. Ryan said she hopes the new we all know, builds character and include overseeing the suc- community,” Walsh said. “It was my dream that we would resources in the Angela Athletic collaborative skills while fostering cessful capital campaign Student body vice president be able to break ground for this fa- Wellness Complex will appeal to self-motivation and discipline.” “Faith Always, Action Now,” Maddie Kohler, sophomore cility before my retirement.” everyone. Kathleen Conley Taiclet, class the creation of three graduate Princess Mae Visconde and Sarah Belanger Earley, a mem- “A tennis player will be able to of 1985, said she envisions the programs and negotiating an senior Jennifer Vosters also ber of the President’s Circle, said practice in the field house during Angela Athletic and Wellness unprecedented land purchase reflected on Mooney’s legacy. the College initially planned the winter,” she said. “A yoga en- Complex as a location for students with the Sisters of the Holy (Editor’s note: Jennifer Vosters is to upgrade the current Angela thusiast will have plenty of space to form connections and bond Cross. a Viewpoint columnist.) Athletic Facility, but realized a to teach a group of fellow students over a shared value of health. “Carol strengthened the Burke then honored Mooney more dramatic transformation in a dedicated classroom. … A stu- “The cafe, full of healthy op- mind, body and soul of this in- with the inaugural presenta- was needed. dent who decides to make fitness tions, will serve as the perfect stitution,” Ryan said. “She has tion of the Moreau Medal, an “It soon became very clear to us a part of her life will be able to find location for a student to grab been profoundly invested in the honor created in 2007 by the that a different kind of renovation an open treadmill after classes.” a post-workout smoothie or to institution and brought others Saint Mary’s College Board of needed to take place,” Earley said. Ryan said the building will in- take a snack break with her study to the table who are equally in- Trustees to commemorate the “True to our Holy Cross heritage, clude counseling services, provid- group,” Taiclet said. “Students can vested. Her legacy will continue beautification of Blessed Basil we assessed the needs of the time ing students with easier access to find a spot in one of the numer- long after May 31 and will serve Moreau, the founder of the Holy and quickly saw that health and mental health resources that will ous lounges to work on a paper our next president well.” Cross sisters, priests and broth- fitness are key priorities for today’s enhance their college experiences. or to connect with friends. These Malea Schulte, class of 2014 ers, she said. women.” “Students will be more aware of spaces will not only enhance and and past member of the Board “The purpose of this med- According to Earley, more than the services available to them and strengthen relationships among of Trustees, and Tom Black, al is to recognize outstand- 1,400 donors recognized the have options across a wide variety the students — they will also help current member of the Board ing individuals whose lives College’s need for improvement of offices all in one building,”R yan infuse the community with an of Trustees, unveiled the official demonstrate extraordinary and contributed to this project. said. “The new Angela Athletic emphasis on health and wellness.” portrait of Mooney. The portrait achievement or contributions “This milestone is not the re- and Wellness Complex will create Taiclet said she hopes the new was painted by Daniel Adel. to society,” Burke said. sult of isolated board decisions or a future that emphasizes com- facility serves as a support system, Black said presidential por- Burke said Mooney’s trans- meetings with architects,” Earley prehensive wellness, establishing since college is often the first time traits, such as the one of former formational presidency in- said. “It is the product of the inten- healthy habits and patterns in the people make independent deci- College President Madeleva cludes many outstanding tional investment of alumnae and lives of every student that will last sions about nutrition and exercise. Wolff, are visual records of a moments such as a trip to friends in the health and wellness a lifetime.” “It is our hope that Angela College’s heritage. Rome to present over 200 let- of Saint Mary’s students.” Beth Culligan, Board of Trustees Athletic and Wellness Complex “When we look down the row ters from young Catholic wom- According to Colleen Ryan, a member, said she hopes athletes will become a social and cultural of presidents in the library we en to Pope Francis, exceeding member of the President’s Circle, benefit from convenient access to hub on campus where students see a narrative of strong lead- the goal of the college’s largest the Saint Mary’s community workout materials and training can learn to incorporate fitness ers, who worked to build Saint fundraising campaign, “Faith and health into their daily rou- Mary’s into what we enjoy to- Always Action Now,” despite Pi a d Advertisement tines,” Taiclet said. “Students will day,” he said. “And now it’s al- its timing during the econom- graduate from Saint Mary’s with most time for Carol’s presidency ic recession, the construction lifelong friendships and the sup- to be archived and preserved in and renovation of multiple port they need to pursue health the institution’s memory. We campus buildings, the addi- and wellness throughout their want to be sure that future gen- tion of graduate programs, a lives.” erations remember the won- land purchase from the Sisters Sr. Michelle Germanson, Board derful job she did, her profound and a significant increase of of Trustees member, said the leadership and her commit- faculty and students from friendships students form at the ment to Saint Mary’s College.” historically-underrepresented Angela Athletic and Wellness Following dinner, Kelly groups. Center will promote an atmo- Walsh, president of the alum- After accepting the Moreau sphere of acceptance and comfort nae association board of di- Medal, Mooney gave thanks to on campus. rectors, presented the title those in attendance. “Connection is why we are here,” of Honorary Alumnus, a title “Usually this dinner is known Germanson said. “Belonging is given only six times in school as the donor recognition din- what holds Saint Mary’s commu- history, to Mooney’s hus- ner,” Mooney said. “Right now, I nity together.” band George Efta. The title of want it to be that. Because there Germanson said the new com- Honorary Alumnus is given to is no success at Saint Mary’s plex will enable students to em- honor someone who has shown without you … your love of brace healthier and more active an extraordinary dedication Saint Mary’s and your generos- lifestyles that will expand the to Saint Mary’s College and its ity ensures that a Saint Mary’s Saint Mary’s community. mission, students, faculty, staff education will continue to be “This is a dream that I know is and alumni, Walsh said. Efta excellent, and it will be here going to affect student life, and I has shown notable support of for our daughters, our grand- know is going to bring the people the College’s mission through daughters, and their daughters. all over the place to this home,” a variety of means, including … There is nothing I can say, Germanson said. “How can they traveling to alumni tailgates, except a profound and heartfelt not want to be here?” supporting Mooney and sup- thank you.” porting students at athletic Contact Martha Reilly at events and performances. Contact Kathryn Marshall at [email protected] “Though the recipient never [email protected] 4 Tehe obs rver | monday, april 18, 2016 | ndsmcobserver.com NEWS

intercourse (defined as “any sexual personal reputation (61 percent) us really have on campus.” said. “It’s not true, and it’s not going Survey intercourse without your consent; and “afraid to get in trouble for oth- In addition to assessing student to be treated that way.” C ontinued from page 1 it includes oral, anal or vaginal er violations of University policies” attitudes and personal experienc- Hoffmann Harding said the re- penetration, to any degree with (56 percent). es, the questionnaire also provides sponses to that question would undergraduate and graduate stu- any object”) while a student at Jenkins said the latter barrier, a general assessment of student shape how the University trains dents, had a completion rate of 38 Notre Dame. which pertained mostly to pa- knowledge of University policy as students in the immediate future. percent — 33 percent among male Additionally, 16 percent of sur- rietals and underage drinking it relates to sexual misconduct, ha- “It’s safe to say, we will incor- students and 43 percent among fe- vey respondents — 25 percent of fe- violations, reflected a misunder- rassment and assault. porate that particular piece of in- male students. male respondents and six percent standing of University policy. In comparison to 2012, knowl- formation into every mandatory Deputy Title IX coordinator of male respondents — reported “There’s some reluctance to re- edge and understanding of con- training that we have for students, Heather Ryan said the response experiencing non-consensual porting because people feel they’re sent — and who has the capacity to now that we’ve learned that that’s a rate was sufficient to draw conclu- sexual intercourse or other forms going to be accused of a parietals give it — has generally improved. real point of difference in terms of sions about the campus as a whole, of non-consensual sexual contact violation or some other thing, and The 2015 survey reported 94 per- policy awareness among the stu- but she hoped to increase the num- while enrolled at Notre Dame. that’s not true,” he said. “We won’t cent of students said students in a dents,” she said. ber of responses for the next ad- Hoffmann Harding said these do that, because we think sexual current or previous dating or sex- In conjunction with the release ministration of the survey. numbers reflect a national trend, assault is so serious.” ual relationship could not assume of the survey results, Jenkins, “I think we are comfortable in but also give the administration a The survey also looked at barriers consent, compared to 84 percent Hoffmann Harding, Ryan and a that number in using the results to better idea of how many students to reporting for third parties or wit- in 2012. Additionally, 93 percent number of other University ad- really evaluate our programming chose to not report sexual miscon- nesses. While the strongest listed of 2015 respondents said a person ministrators will participate in a and our efforts,” Ryan said. “I do duct or assault to the University. barrier to reporting was “respect- “incapacitated by alcohol or other town hall meeting Wednesday at think, as an assessment subcom- “We’re not unlike any other in- ing the wishes of the victim who substances” was considered un- 7:30 p.m. in DeBartolo 102. mittee, we would like to get better stitution in the country in this is- would rather not report it,” with 72 able to give consent, compared to Jenkins said he hoped the town results and response rates.” sue nationally,” she said. “There’s percent of respondents listing it as 88 percent of 2012 respondents. hall would continue the conversa- Jenkins said Friday the re- under-reporting of the numbers. a serious barrier, 59 percent of re- However, the responses to the tion about the survey results, and sults reflected both encouraging I’m troubled in two ways — one spondents also listed “would rather following question left many ad- offer an opportunity to address stu- changes in student perceptions is the reports aren’t coming to us. stay out of it” as a serious barrier. ministrators perplexed: “Does dents’ questions about the survey. and attitudes since 2012, but also Most importantly, so we can offer “That was one of the more dis- a person’s level of intoxication “This has to be a common effort, unsettling numbers in terms of the support, help and response. But couraging results in the survey for change their responsibility to ob- and, if I have anything to say, it’s current situation. secondly, that they’re happening at me,” Hoffmann Harding said. “In tain consent to sexual activity?” to urge everyone to be aware and “I didn’t find anything in there all, and that they’re happening to a community where we talk about Thirty percent of the 2015 respon- to do what they can to eliminate that jumped out or was terribly that degree.” being a family, and we specifically dents said yes. University policy sexual assault from this commu- surprising,” he said. “There’s so- The “Perceived Barriers educate on being our brother and stipulates that a person’s level of intox- nity,” he said. “It is so profoundly at bering news, and some good news. Preventing Victims from sister’s keepers, I think we’re all ication does not lessen their burden to odds with who we are and what we It seems that we’re making prog- Reporting” section of the report called and we’re all obligated to re- obtain consent for sexual activity. stand for.” ress in some areas, but in others we compiles the questions that asked ally help our fellow students in this Jenkins cited the statistic and need to do more work.” students what would make them situation here. its relevant policies as an area in News Editor Katie Galioto and Among the more sobering num- less likely to report sexual harass- “ … I don’t want that to be a bar- which the University needs to fo- Managing Editor Kayla Mullen bers found in the report, six percent ment, misconduct or assault. The rier,” she said. “I’m confused and cus education. contributed to this story. of female respondents and two per- strongest perceived barriers were a discouraged as to why it is, and it’s “The idea that intoxication di- cent of male respondents reported reluctance to discuss details of the a conversation that I hope the re- minishes one’s responsibility — we Contact Margaret Hynds at experiencing non-consensual incident (64 percent), fear for one’s lease of this information will help have to be clear that’s not true,” he [email protected]

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have to offer.” feel like it’s a bad thing any- U niversity in light of the recent D isability Megan Crowley, a fresh- more,” he said. L aetare announcement of the Laetare Ci ont nued from page 1 man at Notre Dame, has “The best thing to do is Ci ont nued from page 1 Medal recipients, as we believe Pompe disease, which pro- stop ‘other-ing’ people,” that they have lost sight of the to have a fuller vision of gressively weakens muscles. Kloeber said. to bring the Gospel of Life to truth, that truth being the un- what the world is, of what Editor’s note: Crowley spoke “Sometimes with disabil- those around us, and asking for deniable right to life of every our existence is like,” she to The Observer with the as- ity, when it is visible you can the strength to serve as com- human being,” Wanzek said. said. “It lends us new per- sistance of her nurse, Debbie kind of pick something out pelling witnesses to our faith “The Laetare Medal bears the spectives into the human Larsen, who is quoted below. and realize that they’re dif- in the midst of our culture.” Latin inscription … ‘The truth experience.” Crowley said she doesn’t ferent than you — and that’s Senior Hailey Vrdolyak said is ready and it shall prevail.’ Elizabeth Anthony, a se- see the word “disability” as a really not a distinction be- she hoped the prayer service It’s saddening to see that this nior at Notre Dame who bad thing. cause everybody’s different would also help students un- medal is going to two men who has autoimmune condi- “She knows she has a dis- than you,” he said. derstand the purpose of the have not been upholding the tions, said there is a sense ability, she embraces the Bridget Dedelow, a se- Laetare Medal. truth of the sanctity of human of discomfort in discussing fact that she has a disability. nior at Saint Mary’s who “From our experience we life.” disabilities. She can, however, see that has cerebral palsy, said the saw that there are a lot of stu- Wanzek said those in atten- “But I think that’s kind of a someone might find that phrase “differently able” dents on campus who are kind dance to pray for Biden and societal thing — disabilities offensive. But for her, she downplays the actual dis- of misinformed about the Boehner to reconcile their make people uncomfort- knows she has a disability. If ability, and that there purpose of the Laetare Medal Catholicism with their public able, I think,” she said. “And someone uses it in a negative seem to be two sides of the and the caliber of people that service. I think it makes people with way to hurt you, then that spectrum: people who try deserve the Laetare Medal,” “Although people may lose invisible disabilities really would be a problem, but she to overcompensate with Vrdolyak said. “The Laetare their way and lose the sight uncomfortable to identify doesn’t think it’s always of- wording and people who Medal is given to American of the right to life, absolutely themselves as disabled be- fensive,” Larsen said. are offensive. nothing can diminish the God- cause number one, they feel Jessica Ping, a freshman “I’ve had people call me “I think it’s given dignity of every human like other people won’t un- at Notre Dame who has a cripple, and that’s just being,” she said. “Thus, we must derstand, and number two, CHILD syndrome, said she rude,” she said. “There will important pray for those who have lost it can be a very defeating does not look at herself as always be a negative conno- to show the sight of the necessary respect thing to yourself, to say, ‘I disabled. tation — there isn’t a happy administration for life, such as Vice President need these extra things.’ “I get that that is the con- word for disabled. People that there are Joe Biden, former Speaker of “Especially because — I notation that comes with with disabilities do live su- the House John Boehner and mean, in high school, I slept being as I am, so I don’t per happy lives, but it’s not students who the awarding committee of the six hours a night and I ran mind the word, but I would always recognizable on the are willing to Laetare Medal. We need to pray cross country, and I did never describe myself as surface.” speak up for what for them to regain their respect everything and I thought that,” she said. “I would Dedelow said she has we believe they for life and for human dignity it was awesome. And then never put that in my top stopped trying to hide her from conception until natural coming in my freshman descriptors of myself as disability. should be doing.” death.” year, I had to be signifi- a person because I think “I hid for a lot of years Alexandra DeSanctis Vrdolyak said University cantly knocked down a few it’s beyond the disability. — sat up straighter [and] senior President Fr. John Jenkins’ re- notches, usually by getting I’m just an average teen- walked more smoothly, try- sponse to criticism of this de- sick. So I’d be pushing my- aged girl trying to survive ing to overcompensate and Catholics for their service to cision didn’t offer any further self too hard and I’d get sick college.” that’s exhausting,” she said. the Church in public life and clarity. and I’d be like, ‘OK, I need to Ross Kloeber, a first-year “It wasn’t an epiphany mo- … we don’t believe that either “He kept saying he was look- step back.’ Notre Dame law student ment, but I tried to hide out Boehner or Biden has really ing forward to the possibility “And it’s really hard to ad- who is hard of hearing, of fear of isolation and I was done a lot to deserve it, espe- and the opportunity to explain mit that to yourself when said he does identify as able to let that go. … It’s not cially Biden.” his position, but I didn’t really you’re used to living a cer- disabled. about comparing myself, Senior Alexandra DeSanctis get any further explanation tain way, so I think that’s “I am disabled, I have a it’s about coming to that said Biden’s public stances that other than what was already part of it too. People may not disability. Maybe at some understanding.” directly conflict with Catholic released,” Vrdolyak said. “He want to admit that they need point, I was more reserved People with disabilities teachings set him apart from praised Biden and Boehner for the help that they might about it. I don’t necessarily are not “less valid,” but “less Boehner. their public service and their able in some ways,” Dedelow “The positions that [Biden] legacy, but he did not mention Pi a d Advertisement said. holds, many of them, such anything about their Catholic “I want ‘open-minded’ as being in favor of abortion service, which I think needs stamped on people’s fore- and being in favor of the re- to be mentioned if he’s going heads, because if you don’t definition of marriage, are in to justify awarding the Laetare talk to people about it you defiance to non-negotiable Medal to them.” won’t know,” she said. teachings of the Catholic DeSanctis said while she Fiona Van Antwerp, a Church,” DeSanctis said. “With doesn’t believe the decision sophomore at Saint Mary’s, John Boehner, the things where will be changed, she ultimately said she has become com- he disagrees with Catholic wanted to give students the op- fortable talking about her teaching are prudential mat- portunity to demonstrate their dyslexia. ters, such that Catholics can disagreement. “At times I wished I disagree on them and still be “I think it’s important to didn’t have dyslexia be- considered faithful Catholics. show the administration that cause it’s frustrating, but … I don’t really think Boehner there are students who are once I learned how to com- has done much to deserve it ei- willing to speak up for what we pensate for it, I’m alright,” ther [because] he hasn’t done believe they should be doing,” she said. much for the Church in his she said. “No one really expects Accepting her disability public service.” them to rescind the award or hasn’t been easy, but Van Senior Janelle Wanzek, presi- anything, but just to let them Antwerp said her parents’ dent of Notre Dame Right to know that there are very faith- Pi a d Advertisement acceptance and love for her Life, said she is sad to see the ful Catholic students who want helped her to accept her University award the Laetare them to hear us, I think that’s dyslexia. Medal to two recipients she be- very important.” “My mom when I was lit- lieves to be undeserving of the tle tried to find out every- honor. Contact Courtney Becker at thing she could about how “We are concerned for our [email protected] to help me,” she said. “If they can accept [my dys- lexia], then I can accept it.”

News Writers Megan Valley and Madison Jaros Like us on Facebook. contributed to this story. fb.com/ndsmcobserver Contact Catherine Owers at [email protected] Contact Haleigh Ehmsen at [email protected] 6 Tehe obs rver | monday, april 18, 2016 | ndsmcobserver.com Inside Column Republicanism at a crossroads A n author’s be clear, I am not equating drug addiction with Kyle Palmer women who get abortions; I am simply analogiz- M r. Precedent ing to illustrate how I view both to be victims of social pressures. note O n March 30, Chris Matthews pressed Donald Yes, ideally the victims would have the fortitude Trump on his abortion stance; after initially side- to resist such pressures, but given the immense Catherine Owers stepping the question, Trump stated that women pressure bearing down on them as minors or Senior News Writer should be punished if they get an abortion, as- young adults, they may simply not be able to make suming abortion would be illegal at that time. that decision. All this goes to say is that I view the “ Hi y’all, my name is Catherine Owers, I’m Now, Trump has walked that stance back, “clari- drug addict or the would-be-mother as victims of an English major from New Orleans and I live fied” it, and ultimately restated it, but that’s not social pressures or, more insidiously, drug dealers in Walsh Hall.” the specific issue I would like to address. Instead, or abortion clinicians who stand to profit from the Aside from the addition of a theology major, I would like to discuss what I see as a crossroads victim’s succumbing to their pressure. As such, I I’ve used this exact phrase countless times in for the Republican Party, one even more drastic don’t feel that nonviolent drug addicts or young the past four years, giving my “Notre Dame than the crossroads it navigated in 2010, 2012 and women who believed they had no choice but to introduction” to classes, new friends and 2014 with the advent of new movements from tea have an abortion should be punished. Rather, the tour groups. My name, hometown, residence partiers and libertarians challenging the moderate punishment should rest on the shoulders of those hall, course of study and use of “y’all” play a mainstream. It’s a crossroads between two paths, who force the decision, in this case the drug deal- large role in how I choose to represent myself one that I call hardline conservatism and another ers and abortion clinicians. — as an expatriated Southern belle who re- I call compassionate conservatism. This distinction explains why I want drugs and ally likes books and lives in the best dorm on For years, and increasingly so during the elec- abortion to be banned but at the same time balk at campus. tion cycle, I have been asked what I believe and the idea that addicts and women should be pun- The words we use to describe ourselves how I identify politically, from outside or within ished for receiving them. Instead, these victims matter; the words we use to describe other the Republican Party. I’ve known since 2010 that I need our assistance and compassion. Drug addicts people matter. was a moderate Republican, but as elections went need to be admitted to facilities that can help cure This week, the News department is running on it was more and more difficult to explain where them of their addiction. Pregnant women need to a series on disability at Notre Dame and Saint and why I differ with the platform of the party or be given the opportunity to make their own deci- Mary’s. As the Senior News Writer coordinat- its increasingly harsh conservative tone. What I’ve sions free of pressures of anxious boyfriends and ing the series, I gave great thought as to what arrived at is describing myself as a compassionate abortion clinicians. In both cases, these victims kind of story could provide the best founda- conservative of my own brand. need a bit of compassion from all of us. If we didn’t tion for the conversations we wish to spark To explain, let’s go back to Trump’s comments make harsh judgments of pregnant young women across the Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s cam- regarding punishment for women who have abor- or young drug addicts, then maybe they wouldn’t puses. And in the end, the English major in tions. The day after these comments were made, a be so ashamed to ask for help. Crack down on me decided the best place to start would be friend and I discussed them at length. This friend, those who encourage this detrimental behavior, on the language of disability itself. who is by no means a Trump supporter, explained the abortion clinicians and drug dealers, but not We’ve talked to several students and ad- how he perceived this as the most logically consis- on the victims who may feel as if they do not have ministrators about accommodations and ser- tent stance that Trump has posited so far. “If abor- a choice. vices currently available to students, faculty tion is made to be illegal, as many Republicans Thus is highlighted a difference between what I and staff, and gathered stories of students believe it should be, then why is it so outrageous,” see as hardline conservatism, which would pun- on both campuses. Yet how can we begin to he argued, “to believe women should be punished ish all involved with no exception for violation of talk about disability at Notre Dame and Saint for breaking the law by having an abortion?” This the rule of law, and compassionate conservatism, Mary’s if we are unsure of the language to use argument was logically sound, though I definitely which would seek to understand the issue, help the in our conversations? disagreed with it. I am as pro-life as they come, I victims who may have violated the law and punish The AP stylebook, which governs our am opposed to abortion, capital punishment and those who are at fault for the victim’s helplessness. newsroom, offers brief guidance, stating, euthanasia, and I believe these practices should Simply put, compassionate conservatism acknowl- “In general, do not describe an individual as be outlawed. Still, I don’t believe that women edges that issues are complicated, and while I disabled or handicapped unless it is clearly should be punished for having an abortion. Pro- have a set of moral principles, I shouldn’t seek pertinent to a story. If a description must be life groups hold this same position, as they came to condemn violators of those principles without used, try to be specific.” Other organizations out against Trump’s comments while reaffirming first investigating who might really be at fault. We go further and advocate for “people-first” their pro-life stance. Republicans need to reject hardline conservatism language, preferring “people with disabili- I proposed an analogy of drug addicts to explain and instead seek to understand problems and find ties” to “disabled persons.” None of these my stance on the issue. In most cases, drug ad- solutions that magnify the dignity of all people, guides are wrong, but they fall short of the dicts become addicted through the influence of a like Paul Ryan on poverty or Ronald Reagan, Jeb task we’re undertaking. drug dealer, social pressures or feeling like there Bush and John Kasich on immigration. As time For individuals with visible disabilities, is no escape from their personal problems except goes on, the American electorate will support less our language can serve to reinforce their dif- through the artificial stimulus produced by drugs. and less policies that have no stake in understand- ference, can highlight the separation they Similarly, a woman considering an abortion may ing or no purpose behind them. If the Republican already feel. For people with invisible disabili- only be doing so because her parents, would-be Party is to survive the next few election cycles, it ties, our language can struggle to adequately child’s father, or Planned Parenthood represen- needs to adopt a belief in a government that works represent their disabilities and to adequately tative apply pressure to have an abortion, or she toward real justice and a tone that inspires people, represent the reality of their separation. could face the social consequences of being judged and it needs to promote those candidates that es- People with disabilities are not a homog- for becoming pregnant before marriage. She could pouse the same tone and beliefs. enous group and the perspectives provided have faced pressure from her boyfriend, friend throughout the week are not simply those of group, or social pressures regarding sex between Kyle Palmer is a senior from Dillon Hall studying “students with disabilities,” but valued mem- young adults. In both cases, the victim may have accountancy. He welcomes any challenges to his bers of our community, brothers and sisters, fallen into the unfortunate circumstance of drug opinions. He can be reached at [email protected] who have a variety of opinions on how they use or having an abortion with the fault resting The views expressed in this column are those of the talk about themselves and wish to be seen. with those who sought to influence the victim. To author and not necessarily those of The Observer. These perspectives are unified in their desire for respect and desire for deeper engagement, yet they have great diversity in the language and viewpoints they promote. I invite you to read the piece in today’s paper, and remain conscious of how we talk with and about members of our community, as this series delves into the stories of our classmates. Follow us on Twitter @ObserverViewpnt Contact Catherine Owers at [email protected] The views expressed in the Inside Column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer. Tehe obs rver | monday, april 18, 2016 | ndsmcobserver.com 7 T he storm on the horizon alleged biological inferiority was cited in attempts to justify University used CRISPR to create HIV-resistant embryos. Devon Chenelle slavery and wild interpretations of Darwinism argued This new technology raises concerns about stark possible T he Gadfly inferior individuals’ and races’ destruction was just and consequences. As man seizes control of his own evolution, inevitable. The Nazis’ fever dream of a blond-haired, blue- would-be social planners may marvel at genetic engineer- A ldous Huxley’s 1932 novel “A Brave New World” is in- eyed society forged through undesirables’ extermination ing’s potential to eliminate a society’s instances of social creasingly found to track more closely to 21st century life’s and the coupling of ideal Aryans filled the world with moral and physical unfitness. How far, however, is this from a worst features than does the other great dystopian vision, horror so profound eugenics was banished from acceptable Huxleyan world where people can be bred like domes- “1984,” as Huxley’s portrayal of social control by consent discussion. However, eugenics still excites the imagina- ticated animals, with anatomical and mental features supersedes in contemporary relevance Orwell’s depiction tions of many who, emboldened by genetic discoveries that specific to their predesignated social role? The possibility of steel-booted totalitarian dictatorship. Though the por- E.O. Wilson’s “Sociobiology” argues indicates “virtually of a society determined, from unbending top to immobile tions of Huxley’s nightmarish landscape most often com- every behavioral trait possesses sufficient heritability to bottom, by radical genetic engineering of people for a pre- pared with modern life are its shallow media enhanced by respond rapidly to selection” question whether the past’s ordained purpose, must chill the most optimistic geneti- sense titillation and its rampant consumerism, the most follies ought forever foreclose study of artificial selection in cist’s spine. Where do human agency, responsibility and terrifying potential parallel with our world is first hinted humans. personal autonomy go when men are created ready-made at in its educational system. The system uses hypnopaedic Would-be modern eugenicists still find themselves for long-decided purpose? Could our societies become so indoctrination and Pavlovian conditioning to produce stymied by popular disapproval of the practice. However, hierarchical and anatomized that they come to resemble individuals perfectly suited for their all-determining social the debate might be rendered irrelevant by new advances those of the insects, where Wilson describes “soldier castes caste, aided in this effort by fetal chemical manipulation. Of in genomics, a field recently seeming to progress daily. of some ant and termite species,” castes “so specialized that course, such engineered hierarchical division of human so- Thus far, the science’s advances have been a splendid they function as scarcely more than organs in the body of ciety seems so foreign as to be unimaginable in our world. boon, adding to the physicians’ arsenal against a host the colony”? Yet not so long ago, maintenance and production of of genetic diseases, heritable disorders and cancers. Yet Genomics’ steady march forward in power and ubiq- the social order through bio-chemical manipulation was genomics’ progress brings dangers. Therapeutic cloning uity seems to augur exotic possibilities and appallingly wildly popular, endorsed by such potentates as Theodore has made it possible to use human bodies as sources of repulsive potential applications. Genomics’ progress Roosevelt and Winston Churchill. Classical sources con- interchangeable parts, and pro-life activists are already perhaps leads to a future that defies evolution similarly to sidered artificial selection’s potential to reshape mankind, agonizing over genetic engineering’s potential to height- eugenicists’ hopes and their opponents’ fears, personhood with Plato advocating the notion in “The Republic.” Two en the frequency of abortions, fearing a future where im- surrendered to a central planning committee of human thousand years later, eugenics became one of the 19th perfect fetuses are discarded when, in the words of Notre lives. Yet in gaining control over our evolution, we run the and 20th centuries’ cause célèbres, with parts of America Dame Professor of History Felipe Fernández-Armesto’s terrible risk of losing sight of what it means to be human. and Europe passing sweeping eugenics legislation that “So You Think You’re Human,” “a woman can pick and Indeed, a brave new world approaches; are we possibly sometimes included provisions for forced sterilization. choose the most perfect specimens.” ready for it? Eugenicists, awestruck at artificial selection’s power and Yet the rabbit hole extends much further than the abor- inspired by evolutionary theory, salivated at the potential tion debate. The CRISPR (Clustered regularly-interspaced Devon Chenelle is a sophomore in Keough Hall. He of, in the words of Francis Galston, a “20th part … spent on short palindromic repeats) interference technique offers is a history major with an Italian minor. He can be the improvement of the breed of horses” directed towards stunning abilities to modify humans’ genomes, with sci- reached at [email protected] The views expressed in this selective breeding of mankind. Racism was a power- entists in China already using the technology to modify column are those of the author and not necessarily those ful force behind eugenics’ propagation, as certain races’ embryos. In one triumph, scientists at Guangzhou Medical of The Observer.

Letter to the editor ND for restorative justice: call to action

A ccording to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, more compassionate justice system, the financial dimen- the South Bend community to understand how these punishment for a crime “in addition to defending public sion of the current justice system demands reform, as our Senate bills, if passed, would impact the local communi- order and protecting people’s safety, has a medicinal pur- retributive approach is expensive for the community and ty. Both state institutions and local initiatives are affected pose: As far as possible, it must contribute to the correc- the taxpayer. The state of Indiana pays tremendous daily by the justice system in St. Joseph County, and all those to tion of the guilty party.” In 1980, 32 percent of Americans costs for juveniles and adults incarcerated in the justice whom we have reached out fully support these two bills. agreed that the primary purpose of prison was to reha- system. Alternatively, restorative justice programs, while Restorative justice, in general, has the backing of bilitate, not punish; by 1993, 61 percent of Americans felt sometimes expensive to put in place, ensure lower recidi- groups such as the U.S. Catholic Council of Bishops. In that prison was a place strictly for punishment. This shift vism rates and long-term cost effectiveness. Ultimately their 2000 document “Responsibility, Rehabilitation, in opinion has filled our prisons with repeat offenders, it is better to invest in community-based initiatives and And Restoration: A Catholic Perspective on Crime and wasted taxpayers’ money, perpetuated racial discrimina- legislation that focus on the respect and dignity of each Criminal Justice,” the council wrote, “A Catholic ap- tion, and, above all, harmed our communities. The time person involved in a crime, such as the Second Chance proach leads us to encourage models of restorative justice to shift the model of our justice system is now. Act and the Sentencing Reform Act. that seek to address crime in terms of the harm done to Notre Dame for Restorative Justice suggests the remedy While small-scale restorative justice programs do victims and communities, not simply as a violation of of restorative justice. The theory of restorative justice ad- exist throughout Indiana, we are nowhere close to be- law.” dresses the needs of the victim, the community and the ing able to implement them statewide. Engaging the Are you willing to stand with ND for Restorative Justice offenders. While we tend to think first of the needs of the humanity of every individual and encouraging an in supporting the Second Chance and the Sentencing victims and communities that have been harmed, restor- atmosphere of love in the face of hate is necessary, Reform Acts in hopes of laying the groundwork for a ative justice reminds us that most offenders have needs but changing our laws incrementally is also required restorative justice system? We will be communicating as well. To quote Howard Zehr, the pioneer of American in order to enable an environment in which restor- their urgency at a meeting with the office ofU .S. Sen. Joe restorative justice, “If we are to expect [offenders] to as- ative justice could be widespread. The Second Chance Donnelly of Indiana later this week; you can sign our peti- sume their responsibilities, to change their behavior, Reauthorization Act and the Sentencing Reform and tion to take an active step in making restorative justice a to become contributing members of our communities, Corrections Act of 2015 are Congress bills on the docket reality in South Bend. restorative justice assumes that these needs must be ad- that could direct the legislative environment and public Peace, dressed as well.” opinion towards a more humane, cost-effective ap- One key tenet of restorative justice is that “crime is to proach to justice. Evelyn Bauman be viewed as a violation of the individual, rather than just The Second Chance Act strengthens reentry programs senior as an offence against the State.” This region of Indiana is ranging from job training to substance abuse treatment already well-versed in restorative justice, as the Center for and provides opportunities for behavioral change that Sofia Piecuch Community Justice in Elkhart launched the first Victim would otherwise not be available in the event of incar- senior Offender Reconciliation Program (VORP) in the United ceration. The Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act States. We have personally seen and experienced restor- repairs the mandatory minimum sentences for prior drug Seamus Ronan ative justice in practice in South Bend through Talking felons, gives judges flexibility, broadens prison-based senior Circles at Rise Up Academy, Reading For Life (a program reentry programs and limits solitary confinement for that has recently received attention from the White juveniles. These bills encourage our government to invest Adrianna Duggan House and Catholic Charities) and through spending in community-based initiatives, such as Dismas House, sophomore time at Dismas House, the transitional housing program that seek to break the cycle of crime for the benefit of both here in South Bend for individuals recently released from the individual and that of society. Kelsey Feldmeier incarceration. As an advocacy group through the Center for Social sophomore In addition to our shared humanity that necessitates a Concerns, ND for Restorative Justice has reached out to April 12 8 Tehe obs rver | monday, april 18, 2016 | ndsmcobserver.com

By ADRIAN MARK LORE lukewarm ambient LP, Eno paints the black expanses that T he Hour is Thin” incorporates a moving narrative over a Scene Writer surround our satellite with eerie, almost anxious strokes, calm piano that recalls the earliest of Eno’s ambient pieces. and the alien, feral world that emerges is his impression of Stylistically, the piece differs significantly from theLP ’s T he sinking is slow, cold and dismal like the siren call of lunar biomass as we do not know it. massive first half, and so it seems as more of an interlude a foghorn. Trapped in the bowels of an industrial massive, Similarly, “The Ship” is an impressionistic approach to a than a piece of its own. But as it quickly moves into the stir- passengers and their histories are inextricably tied to their concept, this time a bit more historically rooted: the infa- ring “Fickle Sun (III) I’m Set Free” the LP’s back half devel- maritime casket. They move in vertical descent down a mous sinking of the Titanic. And if recently Eno has thrived ops into a meaningful — indeed indispensable — portion deep blue axis of perishing; in the ship’s mortality it is the primarily via collaborations, his latest album since “Lux” of the whole. As its title would suggest, the closing cut is the closest one such Titan has ever come to humankind. It is (2012), by harnessing some of his greatest strengths, show- soundtrack to a rebirth, a sense accentuated by the piece’s mid-April 1912; an unsinkable ship is sinking. cases him once again as a master of evocative atmospheres. poignant lyrics, uplifting instrumentation, and livelier As one of Brian Eno’s most outspoken zealots, I took For one, the dark, croaking latter half of the self-titled al- pace. It is additional testament to Eno’s ability to effort- news of his upcoming album, “The Ship,” with excitement. bum opener, replete with metallic creaking and the sound lessly craft any desired mood and tone, and indeed I find it Eno is easily one of the most influential figures in electron- of buoyant bodies, will swallow you as oceanic death itself to be among the best tracks of its kind within his catalogue. ic music since its initial flourishing around the ’70s, dur- devours the album’s expiring protagonist, rivaling in craft In all, “The Ship” is an accomplishment for Brian Eno, a ing which time he released the game-changing “Another the oblique landscapes Eno perfected on “Ambient 4: On bona-fide artist whose extensive catalogue of masterpieces Green World” (1975). The plastic pop abstractions on that Land” (1982). And the noisy bowels of “Fickle Sun (I)” ra- make it understandably difficult to top his own triumphs. album would foreshadow Eno’s forward-looking method- diate a maddening dark energy that perfectly develops the But this album, in its stunning recreation of a tragedy that ology, yet they are utterly distinct from what would consti- album’s familiar theme in a wholly original way. proves rich, moving, and uplifting by turns, stresses the tute his output just half a decade later. His series of ambient The return of Eno’s own vocals is particularly welcome. fact Eno is far from having lost his touch. releases would revolutionize our understandings of what Eno’s vocals, an integral element of the album’s tone, have he termed “discreet music,” and his marriage of subtle, not been this critical to his music in what feels like decades. Contact Adrian Lore at [email protected] intricately-built electronic spaces with tangible organic With such strong emotive value, Eno’s melancholy bellows sounds gave albums like “Fourth World, Vol. 1: Possible — deep and authoritative like the sinking liner’s horn — “The Ship” Musics” (1980) — in collaboration with Jon Hassel — more are an essential element of the record that feels genuinely life and dimensionality than my spatial cognition could inseparable from the sound upon which it builds. This Brian Eno grasp. is true of both the first and the second track, the latter of Label: Warp Records “Apollo: Atmospheres and Soundtracks” (1983) is per- which uncannily recalls something from Coil’s saturnine haps most exemplary of this face of Eno’s creative persona, industrial catalogue — a good thing, mind you. Tracks: “Fickle Sun (I),” “The Ship” and it is the closest thing to “precedent” to which “The Just as the first two tracks on “The Ship” evoke the dark- If you like: Coil, Jon Hassel, Stars of the Lid Ship” can lay claim. “Apollo” is Eno’s idea of a soundtrack ness of tragedy and death, the final two cuts — which I to a lunar expedition, but rather than capitalizing on the should note only represent about a sixth of the album’s quiet calm of outer space for what would have been a runtime — evoke a sort of rebirth. The brief “Fickle Sun (II)

By KATHY MINKO called it, their “forward motion together.” R ight after that, though, she warned any engaged man in Scene Writer The band could have made the concert as low-key and as the audience that if his fiancée played the song on their somber as they liked. After walking into the small venue, I wedding day, he’d have the band’s approval to leave her ‘ Tis the season for closet country fans to climb out of thought they’d give a coffee-house style performance — immediately. hibernation and prepare for quintessentially American contradictory to dance-all-night, bang-your-head, wish- Their main message: learn to laugh at yourself … even if music. I can think of no better way to kickoff the summer your-wife-hadn’t-left-you country concerts. you’ve written a chart-topper. season than country music — specifically, throughT he They shocked me by doing everything right. After playing their most popular hits, the band intro- Band Perry. Between each song — whether original or covered — duced a few new songs — each prefaced with a small an- The trio of siblings — Kimberly, Neil and Reid Perry — the band shared a story about their journey. From sto- ecdote of its meaning. gave a low-key performance at the Four Winds Casino ries about their reactions to “If I Die Young” reaching top With ever-present changes in the country music indus- in New Buffalo, Michigan, this past Friday night. With charts in Malaysia to discussing their constant adjustment try — particularly the shift from twang to pop — The Band a limited number of seating, audience members filed to country music’s ever-changing presence in the music Perry made great strides both to progress and to maintain in and took their respective seats — none of which were industry, the Perry siblings let us into their lives. character. nosebleeds. As they said many times throughout the concert, “We’re You could heard a difference between their old and new The small-scale seating arrangement had no effect on in this life together.” songs, but their messages stayed the same: Everyone has the crowd’s vigor. Cheesy or not, I felt included during the entire perfor- rough patches, but together, we can all make it through. Audience members sang and danced as the band played mance. Each song carried a relatable message. Though With that said, it didn’t matter how “new” the songs some of their most popular hits. From “If I Die Young” to many lyrics were stereotypically country — “Here lies the sounded: The Band Perry stayed true to themselves “Done,” the Perry siblings drew lots of energy through each girl whose only crutch was loving one man just a little too through the fame, through the changes and through the performance, urging us all to sing and dance alongside much” — lovers of all genres could somehow place them- constant pressure to write hits. them. They even performed mash-ups of “Sweet Dreams,” selves in the band’s shoes. The band knew how to excite a crowd. They knew how to “Sexy Back,” “Crazy” and “Love Yourself.” Though I didn’t Ironically, they took each song both seriously and light- maximize space. They knew how to make it a Perry great feel comfortable standing up until people around me heartedly. Before performing “Better Dig Two,” Kimberly night. started the trend, I enjoyed jumping with the band and told the audience that she loved writing the song, since trying to mimic their choreography — or as Kimberly everyone could relate to loving a person a little too much. Contact Kathy Minko at [email protected]

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By AUGIE COLLINS child of the album, “You Are Killing Me,” produces an in- sound that old fans will love, and new ones will be drawn Scene Writer fectious melody that is easy to get hooked on. The con- to. The album presents a spread of enticing options, but stant strum of Peter Holmstrom on the base reverberates listeners may be disappointed in areas where the Dandies What’s in a name? Well, for The Dandy Warhols, it’s throughout the single, making for a great pop song that took a risk and fell short. However, even the less-catchy everything. The band’s name highlights the constant could see significant air play. Continuing the poppy trend, tracks lend an element to the record that further ce- stream of witty humor and irony they have been lac- a lazy beat punctuates the album’s second single, “Catcher ments what the Dandies are all about. Taylor-Taylor re- ing their songs with since they put out their first album, in the Rye,” which is aptly named to reflect the Dandies’ marks, “I’ve got to admit I’m too old for this s***” in the “Dandy’s Rule OK?,” in 1994. Now the Dandies are back playful attitude of being different than all of those other last song, “The Grow-Up Song,” and I know in my heart with their ninth studio album, “Distortland,” which pays “bland” music acts out there. The final single “STYGGO” this may be true. From a band that has been around for homage to the groups’ roots in Portland, Oregon. Even features the tap of a hand drum in the background while decades, this statement seems akin to flashing the peace the album cover shows a dreary, smog-covered skyline of Taylor-Taylor succumbs to a few verses of “doo-doo-doos” sign and flying away, but could we blame them if they did? the city. The Dandies have remained offstage and out of that will have listeners humming along even if they can- Something tells me the Dandies aren’t quite ready to call it the limelight for quite some time, but “Distortland” sees not make out the raspy phrases. The lyrics in these songs quits though, and we may see another set of more mature the band slowly coming out of the shadows. If anything, are not quite as wryly poetic as previous Dandies hits, but Dandies hits in the future. the Dandies know how to produce an album that touts classic Dandy Warhol beats anchor them down. the trademark sound they have been cultivating over the Straying away from the use of synthesizers and sure- Contact Augie Collins at [email protected] decades. fire melodies, the Dandies choose to delve into a muddier By having the tapes recorded in lead singer Courtney sound on some of the other tracks. While this works in Taylor-Taylor’s basement on an ’80s cassette recorder their favor in some instances, sometimes it flops. A“ ll the “Distortland” before handing them over to be mixed and refined, The Girls in London” makes use of a wheezing accordion-like The Dandy Warhols Dandy Warhols stay true to their normal grungy, dirty synth noise, along with cracking vocals that makes me sound in “Distortland.” The end result is an album that feel as if Taylor-Taylor is belting out this track in a seedy Label: Dine Alone Records is, as Taylor-Taylor put it, “organized like a pop record but bar, while onlookers stomp their feet and clap their hands. Tracks: “You Are Killing Me,” “Catcher in the Rye” still has the sonic garbage still in there.” The song reminds me of Shane MacGowan’s slurred ren- The album kicks off with the opener “Search Party,” dition of “London Girl,” and while that may have worked If you like: The Jesus and Mary Chain, The Racounteurs which consists of drawling and blurry vocals, while a syn- for MacGowan, I think the Dandies missed their mark on thesizer lends a constant and edgy heartbeat to the song. this chaotic track. Thankfully though, the best is yet to come. The poster Overall, “Distortland” produces a remarkably Dandies

By JIMMY KEMPER certain songs they like – one, two, if you’re lucky – and trash useless trash. In the case of “Junk,” that trash constitutes Scene Writer the rest. All else becomes junk.” the majority of the second half of the album. Here, we get Anthony Gonzalez, frustrated with this consumerist some just plain unnecessary instrumental tracks, such as Nostalgia is a powerful tool, but only when held in the attitude, has given us what he considers to be M83’s most “The Wizard,” “Tension” and “Ludivine,” that make the al- right hands. It can give us beautiful statements that recre- personal record. But it’s personal in the way that a garage bum feel like an overstuffed experiment in testing the lim- ate and revitalize the soundscapes of an era, the way Daft sale is, uncovering bits and pieces of a former life that may its of our nostalgia before segueing into the tragically dull, Punk’s “Random Access Memories” did, or, if misman- or may not be, well, junk. Because of this, we’ve been given Beck-laden “Time Wind,” which confirms this album dug aged, can give us an utter mess of dad jokes, poorly timed a hodgepodge of songs centered around the late ’70s and too deep into nostalgia. That’s not to say the entire second laugh tracks and ingratiating, irritating references, the way early ’80s that don’t add up to a complete, well-constructed half is unredeemable. Album closer “Sunday Night 1987” “Fuller House” did. thought the way “Hurry Up” did. has the definitively best harmonica solo of 2016. Anthony Gonzalez, the man behind M83, knows a thing Like most garage sales, there are quite a few treasures in Despite these missteps, “Junk” is an above-average al- or two about nostalgia, having harnessed the power of an this album. Take for instance, album opener and first single bum, if only for its ability to transform so many discarded ’80s neon dreamscape to create some of the best indie-pop “Do It, Try It.” This track seemingly comes out of left field elements into something truly genuine and heartfelt. The albums of the past decade, including 2011’s opus “Hurry Up, given M83’s prior efforts, kicking off with a bouncing, rag- problem with this is that the authentic emotions that com- We’re Dreaming” and the ubiquitous, world-conquering time piano before ripping into a more familiar, pounding prise this album are reactionary, and that M83’s reaction single from that album, “Midnight City.” synth jam that evokes the feelings of decades gone by. This to worldwide success wasn’t fully fleshed out throughout Since the commercial success of “Hurry Up” and the hard grip on nostalgia continues with “Go!,” arguably the “Junk.” worldwide domination of “Midnight City,” Gonzalez has best song on the album. Here, M83 lures us in with a swirl- leveraged his newly-found mainstream attention and fi- ing sax piece that could’ve come off “Born to Run,” 16-bit Contact Jimmy Kemper at [email protected] nancial security to explore a number of side projects for M83, video game samples and the sultry vocals of French talent including scoring the Tom Cruise sci-fi thriller O“ blivion” Mai Lan before climaxing with an explosive, face-melting and his brother’s French erotic drama “You and the Night.” guitar solo by Steve Vai that would make Van Halen jeal- “Junk” But neither of these compositions matched the sentimental ous. Finally, there’s “Solitude,” one of the few tracks on this M83 overhaul and thematic ambition that “Hurry Up” pursued. album that actually features Gonzalez’s vocals, surround- M83’s latest studio album, “Junk,” is, at least on the sur- ing them in layers of beautiful violins before ultimately cre- Label: Mute Records face, a return to the ’80s nostalgia that encompassed “Hurry scendoing in a magnificent keytar solo.T hese songs are the Tracks: “Do It, Try It,” “Solitude,” “Go!” Up” and their prior studio efforts. But that’s about where the real treasures of the album, a perfectly-curated collection similarities end. Last month, in a discussion with Pitchfork, of the knickknacks and gizmos that made up this long-gone If you like: HAIM, Tame Impala, Radiohead Gonzalez decried the attitude of the legions of M83 “fans” era, showing us what’s worth loving and remember. that gravitated around “Midnight City,” saying, “This is how But also like most garage sales, those treasures are quick- people listen to music nowadays. They’re just gonna pick ly snatched up by the early risers, leaving the rest of us with

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The format of the playoffs R.J. Stempak By TOBIAS HOONHOUT also makes it very difficult to Sports Writer Sports Writer win the NBA title. The seven- game series format makes up- I n one of its biggest meets of Editor’s Note: This week, the sets unlikely. The better team the season this past Saturday Sports Authority columnists will regularly win four out of at the ACC/Big Ten Challenge, answer the question, “In which seven games against an infe- Notre Dame managed to score competition is it most difficult rior team, even if they give up five first-place finishes overall to win a championship?” a game or two in the series. In against a strong field. the Western Conference over As a team however, the Irish The Larry O’Brien the past few seasons, there have came in fifth and sixth on Championship Trophy is the always been three or four really the women’s and men’s sides most coveted one in all of good teams that you would have respectively. sports, because the NBA is the to beat just to make the Finals. Irish head coach Alan Turner, most difficult league to win. In the Eastern Conference you though, said he was still pleased The NBA is the premier basket- have to get through LeBron, with the overall performance of ball league in the world, unri- which has not happened since his athletes. valed in talent and popularity. 2010. “Our focus was not to win the At the start of this season there Looking through the his- Louisville Invite … our goal is were a total of 100 international tory of champions, it is easy to to win ACC titles and NCAA ti- players on NBA rosters. Every see how these ideas hold up. tles,” Turner said. “We actually basketball player in the world Michael Jordan was by far the had as a program 17 personal dreams of playing in the NBA, best player in the league when records set. Now that’s some- and everyone who is good he played, and had teammates thing that won’t show up on enough ends up there. that complemented his style any stat sheet at the meet un- Despite the large talent pool of play, most notably Scotty less you go through each per- concentrated in the league, over Pippen. Pippen was traded son and each event, but for me half of the league’s teams have to the Bulls soon after being this was a very productive meet either one or zero champion- drafted, and developed along- for the athletes that we did take. ships. The fact that only give side Jordan for the beginning We are progressing very well.” of his career. If the Bulls had players are on the court means In the field events, junior CAITLYN JORDAN | The Observer that each player is vital to a not traded for Pippen that early thrower Anthony Shivers re- Irish junior Grant Koch, right, competes in the 800-meter run at the team’s success, and finding the then they would not have been corded a throw of 55.45 meters Alex Wilson Invitational at Loftus Sports Center on Feb. 20. right combination of players able to get him and they might on his second throw to win the to complement each other can not have won six champion- men’s discus. In the high jump, and 10th respectively in the M iller in sixth with a :55.91-sec- mean the difference between ships in the time Jordan played freshman Matt Birzer claimed 800-meter run, while senior ond time. In the 200, the Irish being in contention for the for them. second in a tight field with a Aaron Dunn came in 10th in placed five in the top 12, head- championship or being out of On the other side of the spec- jump of 2.05 meters, and soph- the 400-meter hurdles with a ed by Bamgbose, who won with the playoffs. trum, Chris Paul and Carmelo omore Hunter Holton came in time of :55.77. a time of :23.34. Junior Jamie The nature of the league is Anthony have not been lucky fifth with the same score. The women had multiple Marvil ran a 2:08 in the 800, that teams are stuck in their enough to win a champion- For the women, senior first-place finishes on the day, good enough for second, and position in the standings for ship. They both moved from the thrower Lena Madison set the highlighted by graduate stu- the 4x400-meter relay team of periods of a few years at a time. teams that drafted them onto tone Friday night with a 51-me- dent Kaila Barber in the 100-me- Shead, Miller, senior Mikaila Rosters remain stable, and big-market teams where they ter toss in the hammer throw, ter hurdles, sophomore Sydney Chamblee and sophomore team success is dependent on became the focal point of their good enough for 10th place Foreman in the 5,000-meter Parker English rounded out the the development of each team’s respective offenses. However, overall. Madison also came in run, sophomore Jordan Shead day with a time of 3:47, good own players. Very rarely will a these teams have never been tenth in the discus, right be- in the 400-meter run and se- enough for fifth. single trade turn a team into a able to construct the proper hind freshman Alexa Coubal, nior Margaret Bamgbose in the Turner is hoping the team contender. This results in teams supporting cast to complement who came in ninth with a 200-meter run. uses these results as motiva- perpetually stuck where they al- their stars to lead to a cham- throw of 43.02 meters. In the “We had a lot of good perfor- tion heading towards the ACC ways make the playoffs but will pionship, essentially wasting long jump, graduate student mances that I’m really excited outdoor championships. never actually be a contender. the prime years of Paul and Carly Loeffel came in third about as the season goes on,” “Anytime an athlete does So every year only two or three Anthony’s careers. with a 5.84-meter jump, and Turner said. “For the people very well in the middle of the teams every year have a realistic The NBA is the most difficult freshman Dominique DeMoe that were there, I was very season it’s gonna boost their chance of winning it all. league to win a championship came in 10th after jumping proud of the performances they confidence and they should do This reality forces teams who in because the league is top 4.88 meters. Rounding out the put forth.” very well, much better in the want to move up the rankings heavy and formatted so that the solid performances, was junior In the 100-meter hurdles, actual championship part of to take risks. If these risks do best teams win. If you do not Taylor Craft, who came in sec- Barber (:13.03) and Loeffel the season” Turner said. “So the not pan out a team can be stuck have the best players and you ond in the triple jump with a (:14.27) finished first and sev- team is very positive right now, with an old team without draft do not have luck in the draft, 11.81-meter mark. enth respectively, while the it really is.” picks, like the Brooklyn Nets are you have no chance to win. But it was on the track where Irish also won the 5,000, where The Irish race next at right now. History has shown Might as well try your luck in the Irish performed the best. Foreman came in first with a the Virginia Challenge in that the most successful teams another sport. 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kids did a remarkable job of 15 games. Men’s golf | Battle at the warren B aseball that today.” “We’re walking this fine line Ci ont nued from page 16 Leading the way, senior left between playing loose and fielderR icky Sanchez fell a tri- staying focused,” Vierling said Irish take first in little bit early in the year, just ple short of the cycle Sunday, of the team’s recent success. kind of inexplicably lost the going 4-for-5 at the plate with “It’s a perfect balance of, we’re strike zone a little bit here and three RBIs and two runs, in- having fun, but we’re hitting it there, and I think it affected cluding the game-winner in very well, getting great pitch- home outing him. But he’s done a remark- the eighth. Sanchez’s produc- ing, great defense, and ev- able job of working his way tive day at the plate marked a erybody is on board with the By MOLLY MURPHY goals. That’s how consistency through that, and to do that strong recovery after he went plan.” Sports Writer happens.” when the season is in swing 0-for-6 in the series’ first two Junior Cavan Biggio went Kubinksi also highlighted the isn’t the easiest thing.” games. He now leads the team 4-for-10 at the plate this week- T his weekend, Notre Dame performance of junior Liam Cox. “It begins and ends with in batting average (.344) and end and added three walks, competed in the fourth install- “Liam’s contribution, espe- their fastball command,” Aoki slugging (.508). which moves him into the top ment of the Battle at the Warren cially in owning a share of the said after Saturday’s win. “The biggest [change] from five nationally for bases on and finished the meet victorious, tournament lead with his morn- “These guys work off their years past is that Ricky has balls. The second baseman defeating second-place Detroit ing 70, was a huge lift for our fastballs.” made a tangible adjustment also scored four runs and stole by 33 strokes and boasting an team,” Kubinski said. “I’m so Solomon’s and Guenther’s with two strikes,” Aoki said. two bases in the series. overall champion in freshman proud of him, of his ability to dominance even had an ef- “[I’m] so happy for him, be- While Aoki stuck with the Ben Albin. absorb some tough rounds and fect in Sunday’s game, as the cause he’s a hard-working kid same lineup for all three Irish head coach Jim Kubinski tough times and yet never stop Irish bullpen was well-rested and he wants to be good, and games of the matchup, only attributed the team’s success to working. It’s just great to see and able to record 26 outs af- he’s been great.” one Irish pitcher saw the a heightened focus and attention a player with such spirit enjoy ter junior right-hander Ryan Sanchez also drove in a run mound more than once this to detail. earned success.” Smoyer walked three batters in Friday’s game with an RBI weekend. “Our mindset coming in was All eight competing Irish golf- and hit another in the first groundout, making him the Sophomore right-hander to continue our growth, indi- ers finished in the top 10 this inning. team’s top run producer on Brad Bass picked up the win vidually and as a team, by bring- weekend, meaning solid perfor- “In retrospect, that was the weekend, but he was by no Sunday, pitching 1 2/3 shutout ing the focus and trust required mances all around for a team hugely important,” Aoki said. means Notre Dame’s only of- innings while striking out two, to execute shots to each shot,” that Kubinski said has “strug- “We couldn’t have done it oth- fensive weapon. All told, the and the save Friday by striking Kubinski said. “We have done it gled through much of the year erwise. … Really gutsy perfor- Irish got RBIs from all nine out three over two innings. in stretches this season but need to get those four good counting mances from a lot of people.” starters over the course of The 6-foot-6 reliever has only to carry it all the way through scores.” All told, the Irish used eight three games. four appearances since re- rounds and tournaments. You “It was a record-setting day pitchers Sunday, with none of Senior first baseman Zak turning from an elbow injury can’t look back or ahead in golf. in that regard,” Kubinski said. them going longer than 2 1/3 Kutsulis drove in two runs earlier this season but has You must stay in the present. Our “Having all players, team and in- innings. Aoki did, however, apiece in the final two games thrown five scoreless innings guys did very, very well in that re- dividuals, post 148 or better.” credit junior left-handed re- of the series, junior infielder while picking up two saves. gard this week.” The Irish now look forward to liever Jim Orwick, who lasted Kyle Fiala chipped the game- “[Bass] brings huge confi- Kubinski also noted that with the ACC championships, and the longest, for settling the winner Sunday, freshman out- dence [to the team],” Solomon this win, Notre Dame will finish will take the success of the week- game down and stopping fielderM att Vierling clinched said after Friday’s win. “ … its season undefeated at home. end forward with them as they Boston College’s offensive things Saturday with a two- When he’s out there it looks “We now need to take all that prepare. explosion. run home run and sophomore like nothing bothers him; we’ve done here and apply it on “It’s time for this young group Still, it was the Irish offense outfielder Jake Shepski picked He just kind of does his own the road,” Kubinski said. “The to apply all they now know, the who powered the team to vic- up two RBIs Sunday. thing. I know all the guys be- rankings of teams we compete lessons learned through the tory, collecting 17 hits, second “It’s great,” Aoki said of the hind him love playing behind against, whether yesterday or year, and go play,” Kubinski said. most on the season, and scor- team’s depth. “It showed up him because he’s going to throughout the year, are imma- “Our good is very good. Saturday ing a combined seven runs [Sunday]. It showed up in our come out throwing strikes.” terial. Our game is about what proved that. It’s now just about in the seventh and eighth in- ability to put different people Notre Dame has now won we do, how we execute.” having the belief to trust that nings to erase a 9-4 deficit. in the outfield. …A ll of that five straight and are 11-2 at In addition to the overall vic- fact, to lose the wondering if we “We just kept keeping on and stuff is remarkable.” home on the season, but the tory, the Irish also had exciting belong, and just go play the way stayed determined to keep on Vierling ended the series Irish will play five of their individual performances, es- we can.” doing what we’re going to do,” with just two hits, but his next six on the road, begin- pecially for Albin who earned Notre Dame travels to North Aoki said of the offensive out- home run Saturday moved ning Wednesday, when they medalist honors with a one- London, North Carolina, burst. “When you’re up there him to second on the team face Michigan State in East under-par 141 two-round mark. this weekend for the ACC for an at-bat, there’s no con- in four-baggers. Vierling also Lansing, Michigan. First pitch According to Kubinski, however, championships. trolling what the game situ- ranks third on the team in is scheduled for 3:05 p.m. Albin’s successes this season go ation is — whether you’re up RBIs and has started every beyond his statistics. Contact Molly Murphy six, chasing six — so you just game this season for the Irish, Contact Greg Hadley at “Ben has played well all year,” [email protected] try to win the pitch, and our who have won 13 of their last [email protected] Kubinski said. “I believe he has six or seven finishes in the top 20 Pi a d Advertisement this year, including his first col- legiate win on Saturday. The im- pressive thing about Ben though isn’t any result. What impresses me is his ability to assess his game, looking for ways to im- prove, and then have the drive and dedication to do the work required, every day, to reach his

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played today.” Day was a perfect moment for W Lacrosse The Irish continued to cut her. Ci ont nued from page 16 into the Blue Devils’ lead into “It feels incredible,” Sexton the second half, with four said. “I think this team has 3-2, and sophomore attack goals in five minutes to give been searching to click and Kyra Harney, senior midfield- Notre Dame its first lead of searching for a win over these er Maddy Acton and sopho- the day. Duke responded, last couple of weeks, so for it more midfielder Maddie however, and opened up an- all to come together on Senior Crutchfield made the game other two-goal lead. Day was really something 6-2. With two minutes left in With just over two min- special to be a part of.” the half, Irish junior attack utes left, junior midfielder Next up for the Irish is a Cortney Fortunato scored Casey Pearsall cut through clash with No. 5 USC. The CHRIS COLLINS | The Observer to make it 6-3 at the break. the center of the Duke de- Trojans are currently un- Freshman receiver Kevin Stepherson attempts to break away from a Gaining possession had not fense to make the difference defeated at 14-0, first in the defender during Notre Dame’s Blue-Gold Game on Saturday. been an issue for Notre Dame, just one goal. It was the Blue nation in scoring defense who led the draw control Devils who won the fight on and offense, giving up only to improve his hang time on his count 7-3, but the Irish strug- the ground for the ensuing 4.92 goals per game, and av- Padanilam punts, and he did just that, mak- gled to turn these opportu- draw, however, and needed eraging 15.46 goals scored. Ci ont nued from page 16 ing sure his punts hung up long nities into goals and were to only hold onto the ball for Halfpenny said the Trojans enough for his coverage team to punished at the other end. two minutes to secure the are an especially impressive expected of it. Although senior get downfield so that a return Irish head coach Christine victory. But when junior mid- team. running back Tarean Folston wouldn’t have been possible, Halfpenny had praise for how fielder Alex Dalton won the “They’re very good,” was limited to non-contact even if the rules had permitted her team, and especially her ball back, Notre Dame had Halfpenny said. “They’re very participation, sophomores Josh it. seniors, responded to the dif- a final chance to score with disciplined and very athletic. Adams and Dexter Williams So, in the end, what can we ficult first half. just over a minute remain- They have good size, great and junior Justin Brent dis- say about this Notre Dame “I think that they did ing. That chance was dis- speed, great discipline and played power and speed on a squad after its first game action? what they’ve repeatedly patched by Fortunato, who right now they know how to variety of runs, although they Well, we know the quarterback done throughout their ca- set up an overtime period, win. We’re coming up against didn’t always show up in the competition won’t be settled reers, which was respond,” where the Irish quickly forced a team who will be looking to box score due to the impact of until at least fall camp, with Halfpenny said. “I’ve really a turnover and Sexton won obviously be setting another the non-contact participants. Kelly confirming as much fol- appreciated their focus. I the game at the other end. first for their program as they Zaire, Kizer and sophomore lowing the game. We know the thought they took extreme Halfpenny said her team’s finish this final stretch.B ut I quarterback Brandon Wimbush offense can and should be both ownership of this game es- belief ensured that they could really like my squad, I like the all showed their ability to con- dynamic and explosive, regard- pecially out of halftime. They still get the victory. way my squad is playing right tribute in the running game less of who’s holding the reins of came into the second half “They know what they now. I think this was great as well, collectively gaining 52 the offense. very, very focused, very, very want,” Halfpenny said. “This preparation today for how yards and a touchdown on the But we also know that the driven and really played to- team wants to win and be- hard we need to play and for ground. secondary still has some work gether. I think that was a big lieved that what we had would getting to where we need to And while the running game to do. Sure they’re pretty young difference in the second half: be enough. They trusted each be, which we’ll do one game took advantage of what few back there for the most part, but You could see them looking other, they knew the ball at a time and one win at a holes it had, the front seven and that showed at times Saturday. for each other, sharing the would go on the floor, they time.” secondary did a fairly good job And that can’t be the case if ball with full belief. I’m ex- knew they would get their The Irish and the Trojans of containing outside runs and Notre Dame wants to compete cited for the whole squad and chances, but they also made will begin play at 4 p.m. limiting the gains made against for a national championship. I think it just speaks to what their chances. They didn’t Monday at Arlotta Stadium. them. Graduate student safety Right now, this Irish team this senior class has done leave anything to chance.” Avery Sebastian and seniors looks very similar to last year’s for this team to see how ev- Sexton said scoring the Contact Daniel O’Boyle at cornerback Cole Luke and safety team — a team that found itself erybody, regardless of class, game-winning goal on Senior [email protected] Max Redfield led the Irish in chasing a playoff berth but fall- tackles with six each, showing ing just short. The strengths are Pi a d Advertisement the secondary’s ability to con- pretty much the same, but so tribute in the running game. are its weaknesses. As good as they were at mak- But that doesn’t have to be a ing plays at the line of scrim- bad thing, either. The Irish know mage, however, the secondary where they have to improve, showed itself to be vulnerable in and they’ve got plenty of time to the passing game. It’s this area do it. They are young at a lot of of the defense that has always these positions, so the growing plagued the Irish — we know it, pains that come with this youth and they know it as well. Luke are to be expected. But so is the said as much after the game, immense potential for success telling the media that he and the as they continue to gain experi- unit are looking to change that ence. Plus, the special teams perception heading into this unit already looks stronger than season. it did last season, and it should But it didn’t start as well as only continue to improve as the they’d hoped Saturday, as there young group from last season were several times that the unit continues to gain experience. got beat long. Senior receiver So in the end, the Blue-Gold Torii Hunter Jr. had a 50-yard Game might not have been all grab behind the defense, while that revealing where everyone Brent got behind the defense on was looking for answers. But it his lone reception that went for also turned some eyes towards 28 yards. There could have been the areas that a lot of people more too, as freshman receiver are overlooking. After all, Notre Kevin Stepherson dropped an- Dame can compete for a na- other long pass down the field, tional championship with either while Zaire, Kizer and Wimbush Zaire or Kizer at the quarterback all missed on one or two op- spot come opening night at portunities to connect with a Texas. But that’s only possible to relatively open receiver behind begin with if those “overlooked” the secondary. areas continue to improve. For And with the relatively stout now, though, the Blue-Gold run defense and missed oppor- Game showed us that Notre tunities in the passing game on Dame’s development is moving both sides came seven oppor- in the right direction. tunities for sophomore punter Tyler Newsome. 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The Kizer-led Blue team got Justin Brent for a first down. “This is awesome,” Kizer said. love the game.” Football off to a quick start. The junior On the next play, Zaire took a “You get caught up in all the Meanwhile, Zaire said he took Ci ont nued from page 16 quarterback benefitted from designed quarterback run to the pressure that comes along with the Blue-Gold Game as another solid protection and found left and cut back to his right on this sports, obviously it’s a huge opportunity to build chemis- team.” sophomore running back the way to the end zone to tie business, there’s always a lot go- try and experience with the The low-scoring affair also Dexter Williams for a 15-yard the game at 7-7. ing on with the final four and offense. did not convince Kelly one way gain to start the drive. A few The Blue team answered back the rankings and all that good “I think we’ve got a new or the other as to which quar- plays later, Kizer found sopho- at the end of the half, however. stuff. When you’re out here, team,” Zaire said. “Last year’s terback — the senior Zaire or more receiver Eqaunimeous St. Facing a fourth-and-9 on the you’re able to take in those same team is different than this year’s the junior Kizer — will earn Brown for a 15-yard gain and Gold team’s 40-yard line, Kizer vibes that you have and just fo- team, so getting acclimated and the starting nod come the fall. then found freshman receiv- connected with Stepherson for cus on the good times. Malik adjusting to those guys, build- Ultimately, Kelly said he will er Kevin Stepherson 25 yards a 13-yard gain to keep the drive and I have developed into who ing chemistry not only with the probably have to make a judg- downfield to get the ball in the alive. The Blue side was unable we’re going to be, everybody tight ends and receivers and ment call as he does not expect red zone. to get into the end zone though, understands who we are. This running backs, but also the o- either quarterback to be able to Williams capped off the drive as Kizer was stopped on a quar- wasn’t necessarily an audition line. We mixed up the teams a distance himself from the other. with a determined 16-yard terback draw on third-down in one night. I was able to take little bit today, but I think the “I think I’m going to have to touchdown run, breaking three from the 6-yard line. Senior that pressure off, take off the chemistry is only going to con- make a judgment call,” Kelly tackles on the way to the end kicker John Chereson made the competition, take off all the tinue to get stronger. said. “Oh, I don’t know when I’ll zone. Williams was the game’s 23-yard field goal to put Blue up stuff that comes along with the “And we don’t want to be make it. But there will be a time leading rusher with 43 yards on 10-7 at halftime. final four and just have fun with there now. I mean, we’ve got when I’m going to have to say, 13 carries. Zaire finished the game 6-for- my boys. a lot of time before our first that’s our quarterback, let’s go The Blue team held onto 15 with 120 passing yards in ad- “I’m out there laughing with game. I think getting closer to with him, we’re all in, and let’s the lead until six minutes into dition to 12 yards rushing on guys after they try to tackle me, that chemistry is something we move forward. They are both the second quarter when se- five carries. Kizer totaled 113 stuff like that. That’s what this worked on in the spring and is that good; I already know that. nior quarterback Malik Zaire yards passing, completing 10 of is for. As long as we continue to something we accomplished.” But there will be a day, and we’re sparked the Gold squad with his 17 passes and rushing four have fun and keep that mindset Kelly sat Zaire and Kizer going to have to say: It’s time to a 50-yard pass to senior Torii times for 21 yards. After the that, at the end of the day, it’s all for the second half and in- go, he’s our quarterback, every- Hunter Jr. The drive almost game, the Toledo, Ohio, native about having a good time and stead, sophomore quarterback body’s behind him and we need stalled, but on third-and-nine, said the spring game was about playing the game that we love. Brandon Wimbush played for to go, and that’s who the quar- Zaire escaped the pressure having fun as opposed to prov- This is a great example of where both teams during the third terback is.” and found junior running back ing something. our guys are and how much we quarter. The Teacneck, New Pi a d Advertisement Jersey, native looked efficient and relied mostly on the option to move both offenses down the field. Brent was also a difference maker in the second half with 19 yards on seven carries. No points were scored, how- ever, as Chereson missed a 37-yard field goal in the end of the third quarter and sopho- more kicker Justin Yoon missed a 47-yarder at the start of the fourth. Kelly said that while he has been impressed with Wimbush throughout the spring, he does not see him in contention for the starting job. “I haven’t figured out howI can get him involved in this race for starting quarterback,” Kelly said. “Somebody would have to give up reps, and I’m not pre- pared to do that right now. I’m not prepared to give up reps on Kizer or Zaire to fit Brandon in. And so I would have to make that decision on my own to give up reps on those two guys to give more to Brandon to actually give him a fair chance.” After one drive in the fourth quarter, junior quarterback Montgomery VanGorder entered the game in place of Wimbush. VanGorder lead a Blue touch- down drive in the waning min- utes of the game that ended on a 2-yard quarterback sneak. After the Yoon extra point, the final score read 17-7 for the Blue team. The Blue-Gold game marked the last spring practice for Notre Dame, and the team will not take the field again until sum- mer practices begin in June, where Kelly said leadership wand continued development will be priorities. “In May, they go home, they recharge, they kind of assess where they are and they hear it from us and they come back in June and they are focused on physical development and then the leadership element and they go to work on it,” Kelly said.

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By MAREK MAZUREK Ben Padanilam Sports Editor A ssociate Sports Editor With all eyes on Malik Zaire and DeShone Kizer, it was se- I n a game that had the po- nior punter Tyler Newsome tential to add some clarity to who had a busy day as both of- the quarterback competition fenses struggled to put points at Notre Dame, the Blue-Gold on the board in Notre Dame’s Game did everything but. Blue-Gold Game. Malik Zaire and DeShone The final score was 17-7 in Kizer had their moments, but favor of the Blue squad, led by they also had their fair share Kizer, but more important than of missed opportunities in the the final score was the team’s contest. They both showed off overall effort, Irish head coach their arms and legs, displaying Brian Kelly said. the ability to make plays, but “I was really happy with the neither one was able to do it game in itself,” Kelly said. “I consistently. think what stood out for me, So as far as another tool of other than we gave the game evaluation between the two ball to Tyler Newsome…it was quarterbacks, the Blue-Gold clean in the sense of, no turn- game didn’t offer much for Irish overs. It wasn’t sloppy. We had head coach Brian Kelly to work a couple of penalties here and with when it comes to deciding there, but I thought it was dis- upon a starter in the fall. ciplined. It was organized. I But if you put aside the quar- thought the team knew what terbacks, you would see several they were doing, both on of- other takeaways from this Notre fense and defense and that was Dame team’s first look at game pleasing from a head coach’s action. perspective, but that’s what I Throughout the entire game, would expect at this time in the ground game showed the the development of our football CHRIS COLLINS | The Observer promise that has come to be Irish junior quarterback DeShone Kizer steps back to pass during Notre Dame’s Blue-Gold Game on see FOOTBALL PAGE 15 Saturday. Kizer and senior quarterback Malik Zaire are competing for the starting role at the position. see PADANILAM PAGE 13 baseball | Nd 4, Bc 1; nd 3, bc 1; nd 11, bc 9 nd women’s lacrosse | Nd 10, Duke 9 (OT) Irish sweep Eagles ND gets revenge on Duke, in ACC play takes Senior Day win

By GREG HADLEY team … so we feel fortunate By DANIEL O’BOYLE Senior Sports Writer and I’m really proud of how Sports Writer our kids competed all weekend M atched up against one of long.” Whether it was four goals the best pitching staffs in the The Eagles pitchers entered behind in the first half, two ACC, Notre Dame used two the series ranked in the top 30 goals down with three min- sterling efforts from its own nationally and second in the utes left in the game, or starters and one offensive ACC in ERA and walks and hits trailing by one with Duke explosion to sweep Boston per inning pitched (WHIP), and possession and 90 seconds on College this weekend at Frank through the first two games the clock, No. 10 Notre Dame Eck Stadium. were able to hold the Irish bats found ways to fight back dur- The three wins push the Irish relatively in check. ing Saturday’s encounter with (21-12) to 9-7 and fifth place But Notre Dame sophomore the No. 13-ranked Blue Devils, in the conference, with four pitchers Peter Solomon and pulling off a 10-9 overtime ACC series remaining on Notre Sean Guenther were even more victory. Dame’s schedule. None of the dominant, as both picked up On Senior Day, it was se- wins against the Eagles (18-14, wins to move to 3-3 on the sea- nior attack Rachel Sexton who 5-11) were blowouts though, son. Solomon scattered three grabbed the game-winning as the Irish took the first two hits and one run over seven goal for the Irish (11-4, 4-3 contests by 4-1 scores and then innings while striking out a ACC), her third of the game to rallied from a five-run deficit career-high eight batters, and go with one assist. Sunday afternoon for an 11-9 Guenther went 6 2/3 innings, A close start to the game victory. giving up one run on six hits saw both teams score twice in “Any time you have the while striking out five. the opening ten minutes, but chance to sweep in this con- “[Solomon’s] an enormously Duke (9-6, 4-2) soon began ference, it’s a big change,” Irish talented kid,” Aoki said after to build a lead. Senior attack head coach Mik Aoki said. “It’s Friday’s game. “He struggled a KATHLEEN DONAHUE | The Observer Kelci Smesko made the game such a competitive conference Senior attack Rachel Sexton looks to receive a pass during Notre and BC is such a competitive see BASEBALL PAGE 13 Dame’s 10-9 victory over Duke on Saturday at Arlotta Stadium. seeA W L X PAGE 12