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Volume 47, Issue 65 | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com Pope Francis issues apostolic exhortation “Evangelii Gaudium” emphasizes responsibilities to the poor, presents practical solutions

By ANN MARIE JAKUBOWSKI engage and shepherd people. a Nov. 27 show about the docu- News Editor “Francis addresses [“Evangelii ment, titled “It’s Sad How Wrong Gaudium”] to the whole people Pope Francis Is.” Pope Francis’s recent apos- of God, so not just to the laity, Purcell said people should re- tolic exhortation, “Evangelii but also to the bishops, clergy member that the pope is writing Gaudium,” highlighted many and religious,” Purcell said. “He’s about theology, not ideology. of the economic and social jus- talking to the leaders at all levels, “What he’s really talking about tice issues of today’s world and including lay leaders … and he’s is joy — that’s what ‘gaudium’ prompted reactions from critics challenging us to find creative means,” Purcell said. “He’s talk- worldwide. ways to share the key emphasis ing about how we’re called to William Purcell, associ- of God, which is love.” evangelize and that nobody likes ate director for Catholic Social Many of the critiques of and a grim do-gooder. Tradition and Practice at the negative reaction to the text are “What he’s saying is that we’ve Center for Social Concerns, said “short-sighted,” Purcell said, got to be joyful about it, we’ve got the pope “is not being an idealist, misunderstanding the context to be embracing it. We should but a realist with ideals.” of the pope’s statements and its attract people by our actions, Purcell said the apostolic ex- background in Catholic Social and so we should be joyful and hortation’s contents are both Tradition. One notable criticism life-giving.” prescriptive and intellectual, came from talk-show host Rush The apostolic exhortation is Photo courtesy of Nikki Charter focusing largely on pastoral the- Limbaugh, who said Francis’s Pope Francis greets the crowd in Saint Peter’s Square for his inagua- ology and how the Church can ideas were “pure Marxism” in see FRANCIS PAGE 4 ration mass in March. Since, the pontiff has received much criticism. Prof. studies brain trauma Alumna named

By CHRISTIAN MYERS treatment for traumatic brain much was known, so we start- News Writer injury (TBI). ed making inhibitors,” Chang Chang, director of the said. “It turns out MPP-9 plays Mitchell Scholar Research professor Mayland Chemistry-Biochemistry- a critical role in the pathology Chang is taking to heart the Biology Interface (CBBI) of TBI.” By EMILY McCONVILLE and Arabic, was one of 12 peo- maxim “a mind is a terrible Program, said she and other re- Chang said every case of TBI News Writer ple selected from a pool of 300 searchers have been studying essentially can be divided into a group of 27 enzymes called two injuries, each with differ- On Nov. 25, The U.S.-Ireland Matrix metalloproteinases ent effects. Alliance announced a 2008 (MPPs) for more than a decade. “You have the primary injury, Notre Dame alumnus is one of She said the team has found a the blow to the head,” Chang this year’s Mitchell Scholars and

promising use for one of these said. “There is absolutely noth- will receive a full scholarship to epartment of State Kenya desk officer Kenya Molly Hayes Molly

research professor research enzymes, Matrix metallopepti- ing you can do for the brain a one-year Master’s program in U .S. D

Mayland Chang Mayland dase nine (MPP-9), in treating cells that die in the primary in- Ireland. TBI. jury. This is followed by a cas- Molly Hayes, a Kenya desk of- applicants. thing to waste” in two ways, as “We thought that this group cade of events, starting with ficer at the U.S. Department of According to her biography on she uses her mind to the full- of enzymes would be impor- State who graduated from Notre est by working to develop a tant for many diseases. Not see TBI PAGE 3 Dame with degrees in English see MITCHELL PAGE 4 Students showcase international research

By GABRIELA MALESPIN Anthropology, was responsible The projects ranged from ex- News Writer for mentoring the group of stu- amining the relationships be- dents and teaches the course tween language and cultural Eight students who did re- cultural difference and social identity to health care imple- search in underdeveloped coun- change, a three credit course mentation to investigating the tries, through various University designed for students who have role of masculinity in sex traf- programs, displayed their re- completed study or research ficking, among other topics. The search projects in the Geddes abroad that helps students un- locations included Guatemala, Coffee House on Tuesday. derstand their experience in an Tanzania, Uganda, Mexico and Students investigated various academic context. Thailand, among other sites. topics such as cultural identity, “[The course] is an experience Smith said students who en- rehabilitation of marginalized for them to make academic sense gage in this type of research populations, education and of what they’ve witnessed. This typically take the initiative af- EMMET FARNAN | The Observer globalization. public presentation is a way for terward to undertake in-depth Students discuss their research on topics like cultural identity and Professor Vania Smith- people to get interested in their education in underdeveloped countries in Geddes Coffee House. Oka, assistant professor of experiences,” Smith-Oka said. see SHOWCASE PAGE 3

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By CHARLIE DUCEY America. prayer service, which of- procession featuring tradi- and freshman Luke Joseph News Writer Elaine DeBassige, rector ten takes place on nine suc- tional music in Spanish, sung from Siegfried Hall dressed up of Farley Hall, said she grew cessive nights leading up to by the student group Coro as Joseph. The two said they Among the Advent tradi- up with the tradition of Las Christmas Eve Mass, with Primavera. agreed to don the costumes tions celebrated on campus Posadas in New Mexico and Mary and Joseph walking Afterward, Ofelia Juarez, a for Las Posadas at the request this season is Las Posadas, a wanted to ensure that the tra- down the church aisle to meet Keenan Hall housekeeper, and of DeBassige. procession that celebrates the dition became a part of Notre the Christ child at the crèche. several of her family members “We have a Monday night journey of Mary and Joseph to Dame’s Advent season. “The celebration is usually prepared traditional Mexican tradition where we have Mass the birthplace of Christ. “Notre Dame has held Las a novena,” DeBassige said. tacos for the attendees. and she feeds us, so she asked Three residence halls are Posadas celebrations in years “Nine families will host the Keenan Hall rector Noel if we wanted to be Mary and hosting the event this week, past, but usually it was just event in community, but we Terranova said Juarez has of- Joseph,” Joseph said. the final part of which will one night out of the year, and I decided it would be easier to fered her cooking expertise for Las Posadas was new for start at the Grotto at 9 p.m. to- don’t think it has been this or- have only three dorms host such events in the past. many students who took night and end at Farley Hall. ganized,” DeBassige said. this week.” “Ofelia is part of our family,” part in the event, including Las Posadas, which means In traditional Las Posadas Keenan Hall hosted the Terranova said. “She cooked Berrigan. “lodgings” in Spanish, is a observances, two individu- event Monday night, followed for our Las Posadas celebra- “I hadn’t heard of Las Christmastime tradition that als dressed as the holy couple by Howard Hall on Tuesday tion last year. She brings Posadas,” Berrigan said. “It’s a originated in Spain and is lead a candle-lit procession night. Farley Hall will host the her family, her sons and new tradition for me, and it’s now celebrated annually in to the home of a local fam- final procession tonight. grandchildren.” cool to be a part of it.” Mexico, the southwestern ily, who hosts a meal and The Keenan Hall proces- As part of the procession, United States and Latino com- prayer. A priest will normally sion began with prayer at freshman Halie Berrigan from Contact Charlie Ducey at munities in Central and South bless the home and lead the the Grotto, followed by a Farley Hall dressed up as Mary [email protected]

TBI therapeutics for TBI because SMC SENATE Continued from page 1 of the difficulty of getting com- pounds through the brain- to the blood-brain barrier, that blood barrier and because TBI result in the secondary injury. is an acute condition and ‘big Group reviews OrgSync The secondary injury is linked pharma’ is more interested to long term problems, includ- in chronic conditions. … Big By ALAINA ANDERSON we have,” she said. out the event request form ing coma and death.” pharma is not really working News Writer Assistant director of SIMS, under the SIMS portal. This MPP-9 contributes to the on diseases like this,” she said. Bianca Tirado, explained event registration spurs the secondary injury by cleav- Chang said her research Saint Mary’s student what OrgSync is and how to merchandise request process ing tau proteins, so inhibiting group has been fortunate that senate met Tuesday night and operate it. as well. MPP-9 can prevent the cascade the compounds they use ef- discussed all the possibilities “OrgSync is a way to help “It’s best you make sure of events leading to the second- fectively cross the blood-brain available on OrgSync, the students connect with you do have a table [for your ary injury, Chang said. barrier, something more than website used to facilitate club your organization. It’s merchandise] and do it in a Chang said she has personal 98 percent of drugs are inca- registration at Saint Mary’s. also a way to create online timely fashion,” she said. “If pable of doing. The student involvement communication so that it hits you want to sell something “It’s very challenging for and multicultural services a broader audience,” she said. next week, it’s better you get “It’s very drugs to cross the barrier and office (SIMS) conducted the “The belle tower is the home it in as soon as possible.” challenging for reach therapeutic concentra- presentation on OrgSync. page of OrgSync which is Tirado said, when selling drugs to cross tion,” she said. “We are lucky Stephanie Bridges, direc- accessible to everyone in the merchandise, anything with with the compounds we have, tor of SIMS, said the purpose SMC community. a French cross symbol has the barrier and which are able to cross the bar- of the SIMS office is to help “It’s a great way for you to to be approved by the SIMS reach therapeutic rier on their own.” and support Saint Mary’s access your organization office as well. The French concentration.” Chang said one of the big- students. portals. If you’re a part of cross is a religious symbol, gest challenges has been main- “We provide support for 70 more than one club you can so it cannot be obstructed by Mayland Chang taining this quality while also plus student organizations access those additional por- anything. research professor making the compounds more on campus, which is a huge, tals as well.” SIMS assistant direc- water-soluble. Water solubility huge job,” Bridges said. Not only is there an internal tor Graci Martsching said reasons for seeking an effec- enables the compounds to be The SIMS office is in charge website, but there is also an OrgSync is new but has tive TBI treatment. Her mother injected, which is important, of OrgSync, which was external website of OrgSync, already had a lot of passed away as a result of a se- given that many patients with created at Saint Mary’s which allows students to success. She said SIMS hopes vere TBI in 1997 at the age of 70, TBI are unconscious or other- last year to give electronic control what the external to raise awareness about the having slipped and hit her head wise unable to swallow. support for student world can see. Student or- opportunities OrgSync and on her patio. Chang said she is The most recent version of organizations. Bridges said ganizations can create their their office offer for students. also motivated by the threat of the treatment compound is SIMS wanted to make things own external websites by “The most important thing TBI her son faced as a competi- working in animal models, as paperless as possible creating a portal, and to remember is we are your tive snowboarder. specifically, mice, in terms of and make it easier to man- every new club can have a new advocates, we are here for Chang said no therapeutics both water solubility and pene- age all the different things portal on Belle tower. you guys,” Martsching said. for TBI currently exist because trating the blood-brain barrier, for which the SIMS office is Students can also register “You can always come and of the nature of the condition Chang said. responsible. events for their organization knock on our doors.” and reluctance on the part of “It has been tremendous- on OrgSync, Tirado said. In pharmaceutical companies. Contact Christian Myers at ly helpful for our offices to order to create an event, a Contact Alaina Anderson at “There are no existing [email protected] navigate the processes that student would need to fill [email protected]

Paid Advertisement vulnerable populations. resolve struggles faced by people Showcase “I’ve gained a lot of skills in in rural areas. Continued from page 1 qualitative research, but I feel as “I’ve gained a shift in my world field work, write senior theses, if what I’ve gained is being able to view from the experience. I real- present at National conferences view the world in a more cultur- ized that people who live in rural or go on to do graduate work. ally appropriate lens,” Krishnan areas face struggles that are dif- “They’ve usually been life said. ficult to overcome without larger changing experiences, going Senior Katy Gorentz, who re- changes in social structure” said from a more sheltered life at searched disability and identity Hamel. Notre Dame to being able to wit- in Sierra Leone, said her research The student projects were ness disparity and marginality” brought both a new medical and funded by the CSC, the Glynn Smith said. new cultural perspective to her Family Honors Program, the Senior Rachael Krishnan re- studies. Institute for Scholarship in the searched the rehabilitation of sex Junior Katie Hamel, who re- Liberal Arts and other funding workers in Kampala, Uganda, searched language and identity entities. and said that the experience in Amatlan, Mexico, said the ex- enabled her to understand the perience helped her visualize the Contact Gabriela Malespin at dynamics between politics and extent of social change needed to [email protected] 4 The observer | wednesday, DECEMBER 11, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com NEWS

Francis Mitchell to the University. support there is for that here, so there’s also a fellowship adviser Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 “These are the kinds of things I would really encourage people organization that collects infor- that raise the academic profile to take advantage of that. mation on these things. We were the first thing Francis has written the Mitchell Scholars website, of an institution and really en- “[Doing research through giving her some advice on what completely on his own during his Hayes has worked as desk of- hance Notre Dame’s reputation CUSE] contributed, in a sense, to expect from the semifinalist papacy, and Purcell said it pres- ficer for multiple North African as a world-class research insti- to her winning this award, but interview and then from the fi- nations, and she was a deputy tution, and really is providing a it also contributed to her be- nalist interview.” “His insight comes coordinator for the Egypt Task world-class undergraduate edu- ing able to get into the kinds of Thibert said he also hopes the Force during the Arab Spring. cation,” Thibert said. “I think, positions she got into with the fact that Hayes won the schol- from talking During Hayes’s time at Notre especially in Molly’s case, it’s a State Department. And I think arship will raise awareness of about these things Dame, the biography said, she testament to the kind of … edu- that made a really big difference the opportunities Notre Dame in a new style, in founded ND-Abroad, which cation she received here that in her application to have these alumni have, even after they an uplifting way, worked to help students study- helped her to achieve such great kinds of experiences, which graduate. ing abroad and “developed a things in the past four to five she might not have been able to “We’re trying to do more to so people see the University Counseling Center years since she left.” have if she had not had the op- reach out to these alumni to power of what support group for students who Thibert said the award also portunities she had here.” get the word out about some of we’re called to do.” experienced trauma abroad.” raises the profile of CUSE, Thibert said while some these awards, because some- Hayes plans to study postco- through which Hayes did scholarship applications re- times people think when they William Purcell lonial and world literature at research when she was an quire University endorsements, graduate, that’s kind of it,” he associate director National University of Ireland, undergraduate. the Mitchell Scholars Program said. “Even if they know they’re Center for Social Concerns Maynooth, according to the “There are a lot of opportuni- does not. He said his office eligible for certain things, they biography. ties here, in part through CUSE, worked with her on other as- don’t realize they can still work ents his vision of what the Church Dr. Jeffrey Thibert, assistant but also through other groups pects of the application. with us, but they can. As long as is about, speaking from his posi- director of National Fellowships on campus to receive fund- “We mostly worked on inter- someone graduated from here, tion as the head of the institution. at the Center for Undergraduate ing for undergraduate projects, viewing advice,” Thibert said. we are happy to work with him “I think it’s exciting because Scholarly Engagement (CUSE), undergraduate research of all “We have sort of a database of [or her].” people have been taking notice,” said the award, which is on par different kinds,” he said. “I’ve information from past years Purcell said. “Some people react with the Rhodes and Marshall been at a few other institutions, because we’ve had people in- Contact Emily McConville at to it out of their ideology and not Scholarships, will bring prestige and I’m amazed at how much terviewing for these things and [email protected] their theology, and people strug- gle with some of the things he’s Paid Advertisement talking about.” Purcell said throughout the document, Francis quotes bish- ops from across the world, as well as past popes and saints. Because of this, the content “isn’t new, but part of our tradition.” “His insight comes from talk- ing about these things in a new style, in an uplifting way, so people see the power of what we’re called to do,” Purcell said. “He becomes so welcoming, so charismatic, and he speaks to the common person. “It doesn’t become esoteric or dense, because he’s speaking to the person in the pew. People can read this and understand it … and I think they get excited by it.” The four main themes of the text are joy, poverty, peace and justice, Purcell said. Beyond the thematic theological elements, Francis “becomes prescriptive and deals with real, concrete ways of addressing problems,” he said. “The beauty of the exhortation is that he writes so well, and he writes so positively and so open- ly,” Purcell said. “This is a pope who is a Jesuit, so he’s a thinker. There are ideals of things like solidarity and the common good, but he’s being a realist about how we try to address those things. “He gives concrete examples; he names saints or people or par- ticular things so it doesn’t just be- come words like ‘solidarity,’ but you get the stories and symbols and scripture behind that makes it come alive.” To best utilize the document’s wisdom, Purcell said parishes need to find a way to break it into parts and find pastoral applica- tions for it. “It’s too much to swallow all at one time, because it’s so rich and there’s so much good within it,” he said. “But it’s fun to look at since [Pope Francis is] just so positive, and he speaks so di- rectly. He’s prophetic, but not obnoxious.”

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CEntral African Republic Uruguay Violence increases in CAR civil strife Uruguay

Associated Press after paying respects at the cof- Bozize and his supporters Five to 10 gunmen opened fins of the two young soldiers. had set the stage for the crisis fire on the French patrol, BANGUI — More than 500 “But it is necessary in order to months ago. which returned fire, he said. legalizes people have been killed over the avoid carnage.” “The current situation is the Two Frenchmen were wound- past week in sectarian fighting President Michel Djotodia logical result of what former ed but died in the hospital. It in Central African Republic, aid condemned the attack on the President Bozize set in mo- was unclear whether anyone retail officials said Tuesday, as France French forces and blamed for- tion by freeing prisoners and else died in the clash. reported that gunmen killed mer leader Francois Bozize, bandits, distributing weap- Jaron described “sporadic two of its soldiers who were part whom he ousted from power in ons of war and machetes in fire” around Bangui and oc- of the intervention to disarm March, for creating the turmoil the neighborhoods of Bangui, casional clashes since the pot thousands of rebels accused of now being unleashed on the and inciting tribalism and re- French disarmament efforts attacking civilians. streets of Bangui. Some 100,000 ligious hatred,” Djotodia said. got under way Monday. France Associated Press Aid workers have collected people have been forced from Bozize was overthrown af- has described the program as 461 bodies across Bangui, the their homes, aid officials say. ter a decade in power and his a key part of its bid to stabilize MONTEVIDEO — Uruguay’s capital, since Thursday, said The early French casualties current whereabouts are un- Bangui, a city awash in weap- Senate gave final congressional Antoine Mbao Bogo of the local underscore the volatility of the known. The former president ons after years of rebellions approval Tuesday to create the Red Cross. But that latest figure mission to disarm combatants maintains it was the arrival of and coups. world’s first national marketplace does not include the scores of and bring stability to a largely thousands of rebels who de- And France’s defense minis- for legal marijuana, an audacious Muslim victims whose bodies anarchic capital. A mob on scended upon the capital with ter has warned militia groups experiment that will have the were brought to mosques for Monday stoned to death a sus- arms who created the chaos. to disarm peacefully — or government oversee production, burial. pected enemy in the street, and The government of Central French troops will do it by sales and consumption of a drug The government of the pre- armed fighters have abducted African Republic, a predomi- force. illegal almost everywhere else. dominantly Christian country and killed hospital patients. nantly Christian country, “The launching of the disar- The vote was 16 to 13, with the was overthrown in March by Tensions flared again Tuesday was overthrown in March by mament operation of ex-Sele- governing Broad Front major- Muslim rebels from the coun- as a mob of young men set fire Muslim rebels from the coun- ka in the city is an encouraging ity united in favor. The plan now try’s north. While the rebels to a mosque in the Fou neigh- try’s north. While the rebels first stage in the effort to se- awaits the signature of President claimed no religious motive for borhood of Bangui. Smoke bil- claimed no religious motive cure Bangui,” said Thibaud Jose Mujica, who wants the mar- seizing power, months of re- lowed from smoldering vehicles for seizing power, months Lesueur of the International ket to begin operating next year. sentment and hostility erupted nearby, and young men used of resentment and hostility Crisis Group. “From now on Two-thirds of Uruguayans op- last week in a wave of violence. pick axes and whatever tools erupted last week in a wave of they should move to disarm pose a government-run marijua- The French deaths came they found to try to tear down violence that left more than the Seleka combatants who na industry, according to opinion as French President Francois the walls of the mosque. 500 people dead. The local are in the neighborhoods and polls. But Mujica said he’s con- Hollande arrived for a visit to Elsewhere, citizens killed Red Cross said Tuesday its toll find the caches of weapons vinced the global drug war is a France’s former colony, heading three suspected ex-rebels in alone had grown from 394 to that are still numerous in the failure and feels bureaucrats can into the tumultuous capital after the Miskine neighborhood of 461. city.” do a better job of containing ad- attending a memorial in South Bangui after the men appar- France now has some 1,600 Two deaths within days dictions and beating organized Africa for Nelson Mandela. ently fired weapons at civilians, troops on the ground in of the operation beginning crime than police, soldiers and “The mission is dangerous. residents said. Central African Republic, pa- marks a significant toll com- prison guards. We know it,” Hollande told President Djotodia said trolling neighborhoods and pared to France’s mission in “Today is an historic day. Many troops in a huge airport hangar Tuesday that former leader trying to disarm militants Mali earlier this year. A total countries of Latin America, and from the Seleka rebel move- of seven French soldiers have many governments, will take this Paid Advertisement ment that forced the president been killed there since January law as an example,” cheered Sen. into exile and installed their as a French-led African force Constanza Moreira, voting with own leader Michel Djotodia as routed al-Qaida-linked ex- the Broad Front majority. head of state. tremists controlling the north. Uruguay’s drug control agency The two French troops were French officials have warned will have 120 days, until mid- part of a team inspecting a of the dangers of the enhanced April, to draft regulations impos- neighborhood just over a kilo- military mission alongside ing state control over the entire meter (less than a mile) east of African Union troops in market for marijuana, from seed Bangui’s airport at about mid- Central African Republic, au- to smoke. night Monday, in preparation thorized under a muscular Everyone involved must be for a disarmament operation, mandate approved last week licensed and registered, with French military spokesman by the United Nations Security government monitors enforc- Col. Gilles Jaron said in Paris. Council. ing limits such as the 40 grams a month any adult will be able to Paid Advertisement buy at pharmacies for any reason or the six marijuana plants that license-holders will be allowed to grow at home. Congress’ lower house ap- proved the bill in late July, and senators rejected all proposed amendments, enforcing party discipline before Tuesday’s de- bate to assure the outcome. Former Health Minister Alfredo Solari, a Colorado Party senator, warned Tuesday that children and adolescents will more easily get their hands on pot and that “the effects of this policy on public health will be terrible.” But Sen. Roberto Conde, a former deputy foreign minister with the Broad Front, said mari- juana “is already established in Uruguay. It’s a drug that is already seen as very low risk and enor- mously easy to get.” “This is not liberalization of marijuana. It can be consumed within certain parameters estab- lished by law. I think it will reduce consumption,” Sen. Luis Gallo, a retired doctor who favored the bill, told The Associated Press. 6 The observer | wednesDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com Inside Column Feminism is for everyone Finding my tremendous progress and that they of my article, “Lines are not Bianca Almada are some of the most privileged ‘blurred,’” (Oct. 31) one month ago. This is Real Life women in the world. They are free In the column, I dissected Robin voice to vote, own property and sign Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” and dis- For some reason, men and wom- contracts, enter the workforce in cussed how it contributes to rape Zachary Llorens en alike often look at me strangely virtually any field, choose their culture in popular society. Rape Photographer when I tell them I am a feminist. marriage partners and make de- culture is created when prevalent They assume I hate men and the cisions regarding their personal attitudes, practices and cultural I am not a writer, but I love to share concept of marriage, burn bras, health. keystones — such as songs — nor- stories and capture moments that reject future motherhood or ad- Despite these advances, the av- malize, excuse and tolerate behav- take your breath away. Working at The vocate for loose morals when it erage working woman still makes iors related to sexual assault, thus Observer has allowed me to do just that. comes to sexuality. They assume only 77 cents for every dollar made degrading women and referring to Early in the semester, I heard through I am physically unattractive, bit- by the average working man. One them as objects. I would describe the grapevine about the photo depart- ter about “not finding a man,” or a in seven women will receive nega- my piece as a feminist article, and ment and was compelled to join. I have soon-to-be spinster or workaholic. tive repercussions — such as de- my goal was to advocate a society always been interested in photography None of these statements is true motion, pay cuts, even termination in which the social and sexual but really never had the extra time to go about me, nor do they define the — for asking for maternity leave. equality of men and women is pro- out and shoot as much as I would have majority of feminists. These are Women make up 50 percent of the moted, rather than mocked. liked. Picking up the camera as a part- common and unfortunate miscon- population of the United States, I received substantive feedback, time job for this newspaper has been a ceptions about what feminism re- but only have an 18 percent rep- both positive and negative. Every completely liberating experience for me. ally is. Feminism, at its core, is the resentation in Congress. Twenty negative email or comment I re- While others at the paper share infor- belief that men and women should percent of women are sexually as- ceived on the article, besides the mation, messages and opinions through have equal rights and opportuni- saulted before they graduate col- anonymous website comments, words, our photo staff complements ties. The movement’s aim is to lege, 60 percent of those women was from a male. The standout was reporters’ stories with ideas of our own, advocate for women’s rights on the are too ashamed to report it, and an anonymous computer-user stat- in images. We do our best each and every grounds of political, economic and only 1 percent of them see their ing, “This is one bitter woman… day to freeze a moment, to make a last- social equality to men. These prin- perpetrator legally convicted. The Get a life, or at least get a date.” ing impression on the viewer. ciples should not be controversial, Equal Rights Amendment never My dating life is irrelevant to the There is no clean-cut definition for and it saddens me to know that so passed. Popular media commu- substance of my writing or to the what makes the perfect picture, but many uninformed individuals hold nicates to young women that they basis of my beliefs. This comment, there are a few things we look to get out a false image of such an important should wait for a charming prince among others, reflects the com- of every shoot. First, we check exposure: movement. to rescue them, or that marriage mon, sexist, societal problem of Is it too dark, too bright, or just right? If it According to a recent, national and motherhood are the only path- directly linking a woman’s happi- passes that first test, we go on to verify its YouGov poll, only 20 percent of ways to happiness and satisfaction. ness or identity with her personal focus: Is it sharp, and are the faces clear? Americans consider themselves These statements do not even relationships with men. And, not Next, we check content. Quite a few “feminists.” However, 82 percent take into account the extreme anti- that it matters, I have been in a pictures that pass the first steps fail to say “men and women should be female sentiments present world- committed relationship with a make an impact on the viewer. Really, social, political, and economic wide. Forced prostitution, female man for years — one that is based we look for pictures that elicit reactions equals.” This is preposterous, con- genital mutilation, honor killings, on respect, equality and the revere from viewers. A diving catch and spec- sidering that the two phrases are child brides, legalized physical of feminism by both parties. tacular dunk can have their deserved synonymous. “Feminist” has come abuse and restriction from educa- The world needs feminism now place alongside a compelling picture of to be regarded as an extremist, tion are only some examples of the more than ever. Feminism is not a interesting campus architecture or the outlandish view, as people associ- institutionalized travesties nega- bad word, and it is not an extrem- chubby little squirrels of God Quad. ate it with things that do not, in tively affecting women around the ist position. Feminism is about Next time you page through The any way, define the feminist move- globe. Worldwide, women account logic, justice and respect, and that Observer, remember the thoughts in the ment. If you believe in equality for 66 percent of the world’s labor, is always the right choice. writing, but also ask yourself just how between the sexes, then you are a receive 10 percent of the world’s a picture could be worth a thousand feminist. Period. And you should income and own less than 1 per- Bianca Almada is a sophomore words, as well. not be afraid to publicize it. cent of the world’s property. There residing in Cavanaugh Hall. She Many people make the terrible is no sane way to argue that femi- is studying English, Spanish and Contact Zachary Llorens at mistake of assuming, “So much nism, in the truest sense of the journalism. She can be contacted at [email protected] progress has already been made word, is not necessary in the mod- [email protected] The views expressed in the Inside for women that there is no need for ern world. The views expressed in this col- Column are those of the author and not feminism anymore.” I do not deny I received numerous responses umn are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer. that American women have made from readers after the publication necessarily those of The Observer.

Editorial Cartoon letter to the editor

The chocolate games, day 3

Today is not much but here is your clue. Miley Cyrus sang the ex- act answer you need too. He wasn’t the best they ever seen laney — whoops I mean lately, man. The crazy thing about it was he got cut because he couldn’t jam. His practice paid and he was heeled; he shot and couldn’t miss. It wasn’t his shoes that made him like this. This clue is odd but does mean something, like the cool grey skins that ND has monthly.

Louis Nix senior In your hearts Dec. 11 The observer | WEdnesDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com 7 Notre Dame students from professors’ eyes lessons for the entire student body. Finally, nearly 70 percent of profes- are cultivated, not inherent, in Notre Sean Long, Nora O’Sullivan and Emily After more than 10 hours of faculty sors noted students are reluctant to Dame students. We discovered prac- de Araujo discussions — anonymous, to allow challenge peers and professors for fear tices to counter these trends, like Guest Columnists candid feedback — we offer three of standing out in the tight-knit “Notre having an undergraduate ask the first conclusions. In our research, we did Dame community.” Roughly four in question at visitor lectures, assigning What do our professors think of us? not ask professors to agree or disagree five students identify as Catholic, students to Yes/No roles on a divi- We all have experiences where a with statements. Rather, we asked three in four are white and most ar- sive question to begin a semester and professor remarks, “Notre Dame stu- broader questions, such as “If you rive at Notre Dame from a middle or promoting creative thinking through dents are…” or “Notre Dame students could change anything about Notre upper-middle-class upbringing. Mia a brief “imagination activity” to end always…” We often dispel these re- Dame students, what would it be?” Lillis’s column, (“Hard Mode,” Dec. 5) each class. We conclude this is largely marks as off-the-cuff, but one story and noted overarching trends. touches on this when she states, “The not a “people problem,” but a situ- last spring stood out. First, students are overcommitted, Frosh-O T-shirts disappeared after ational problem that warrants small I used to ask freshmen how they liked often at the expense of their ability a few days, but the uniform of cam- and doable changes. Notre Dame, but what I stopped asking to engage intellectually. More than pus did not.” We champion the Notre Now, why should students care? was “Why?” When I asked them how three in five faculty members used Dame community, but many argue Professors have an outside vantage they liked ND, they’d respond, “overcommitted” or a similar word to the shadow of this is that campus point into students’ intellectual lives “I love it here, it’s great!” describe students, sometimes charac- solidarity makes students reluctant to replicated by few others. We compare When I asked them “Why?,” they’d terized as a tool to distract them from stand out. ourselves to one another, but profes- say, “thinking.” We conclude with a vignette to sors — who have taught at peer insti- “I’ve never been at a place with so “I also think it’s a distraction. Busy show that these results, while criti- tutions from Georgetown to Harvard many people just like me.” is a distraction. We do that to dis- cal, are also hopeful. When teaching — provide context. We, students and For three months, we interviewed tract ourselves from things we don’t a seminar during his first two years at professors, should cultivate aware- professors to understand the heart of want to think about,” one professor Notre Dame, one professor described ness that this perception exists and this question. We wanted to write a concluded. a “switch” that turns off with students. provoke dialogue about how our Notre profile of Notre Dame students, espe- Second, unprompted, 46 percent of The first year, the seminar with first- Dame community can grow together. cially those in liberal arts, from their professors mentioned students’ de- semester freshmen evoked emotional professors’ eyes. To accomplish this, sires for structure inside and outside debate on divisive issues, ranging Sean Long is a junior living in St. we interviewed 14 faculty members the classroom. This relates to more from the death penalty to abortion. Edward’s Hall. He can be contacted at within the College of Arts and Letters than half (54 percent) of faculty that However, when teaching the same [email protected] — from tenured deans to first-year used “dutiful” or “diligent” to describe seminar the next fall to sophomores, Nora O’Sullivan is a junior living in professors, from multiple disciplines students — the notion students “want something changed. The students did Lyons Hall. She can be contacted at and backgrounds — with the aspira- to know what they need to do well and not engage. “Something happened [email protected] tion to create a forum where profes- then they do that.” Another professor that made them listen but not talk,” Emily de Araujo is a senior living off sors serve as constructive critics of recalled, “At my previous university, the professor stated. “That’s terrible. ... campus. She can be reached at edear- Notre Dame liberal arts students. all anyone ever wanted was for you to It was my first two years here. I think [email protected] While we limited the profile’s scope raise an interesting question. At Notre that’s not an atypical experience.” The views expressed in this column to the College of Arts and Letters, we Dame, we want things to be clear, pre- This anecdote demonstrates our are those of the author and not believe the results offer informative cise and manageable.” assumption that these tendencies necessarily those of The Observer. My final Viewpoint column

I have learned better than most that Bob Dole despite his suffering, but differences from my peers. I have Adam Newman unexpected failures and losses hap- because of it. found embracing one’s differences Scientia Potentia Est pen in life. However, as David Gergen, While there are events that are out is a prerequisite to happiness, and it former advisor to President Clinton, of our control, it is important to con- has been the determining factor of my Over the past few years, I have had says, spending time in the “wilder- trol what we can in order to ensure we experience at Notre Dame. the incredible opportunity to express ness,” or experiencing times when we make the best decisions possible with As I write my final piece for Notre my political views in The Observer. find ourselves incredibly lost or con- our lives. We should work to pursue Dame, I come full circle as I re- Rather than write about politics, my fused, enables us to grow into who we our passions, even if that is not what flect upon the first piece I wrote for last op-ed will share the main lessons are ultimately meant to be. others may want. Having the courage Notre Dame — my college applica- I learned from Notre Dame. My favorite story is about a man to be ourselves is an incredibly im- tion. Specifically, I remember writ- Looking back, the best thing to who, over the course of his life, lost portant trait. ing about Fr. Jenkins’s quote, “We at happen to me at Notre Dame was not his mother in his boyhood, failed in I should know. I started as a fi- Notre Dame must have the courage to getting accepted into the Politics, business twice, had a nervous break- nance major, even though I knew I be who we are. If we are afraid to be Philosophy and Economics (PPE) down, lost one race for state legisla- loved politics. With all due respect to different from the world, how can we minor, an elite minor for very smart ture, two races for Congress and two Mendoza, it was not the right place make a difference in the world?” students. The sense of rejection was races for the Senate, spent much of for me. But I continued on because I have found being different at Notre magnified by the acceptance of four his life in debt, and lost his fiancé I thought I could not escape (or find Dame is not as easy as Notre Dame’s mock-trial teammates. As a result, my and two children to early deaths. This a job after college). Telling my par- application suggests. Differences lead confidence was bruised and I doubted man underwent tremendous suffer- ents during Junior Parents Weekend to awkwardness, failure and insecu- my intelligence. To compensate, I ing and torment, but he ultimately that I did not belong in business and rity. Conforming to society is always started reading random books and became stronger and smarter as a the subsequent process of switching easier, but it does not provide much articles like never before. During this result. It is perhaps a good thing he to political science was one of the fulfillment in one’s life. Thus, the time, I found some pieces on health did, because his name was Abraham toughest things I have ever done. But greatest lesson Notre Dame provided care that made me extremely interest- Lincoln, and his ability to endure fail- I am incredibly glad I did it, because me: work to understand your differ- ed in a very important and complex ure and loss helped saved the Union the past year and a half have been ences, come to peace with them and issue. Years later, I think I have found amidst a civil war. Enduring pain the most creative and growth-filled use them to change the world. the cause of my life — to promote a and suffering does not necessarily years of my college career. Having the better American health care system. I mean we will get what we want in life. courage to exit a bad job, relation- Adam Newman is a senior probably never would have realized it Rather, it is the resulting hope, opti- ship, situation or mentality is one of studying political science. He can be if I did not get denied from PPE. So, if mism and learning that transforms us the most important characteristics we reached at [email protected] you ever have a door slammed in your into the people we are meant to be- can ever have. The views expressed in this face, try to find an open window. You come. As the great Senator Bob Dole This was one of many times when column are those of the author and not may be amazed where it leads you. said of his war injuries, he was not I had the courage to embrace my necessarily those of The Observer.

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By DANIEL BARABASI mood. While Kaskade played the family-friendly card, Christmas melody propagating love and closeness, only Scene Writer Diplo understood the true meaning of festive. Festive with electronic background music. I’m assuming that means party, festive means music, festive means beats that Murder will soon be leaving the label for this transgression. Christmas carols are something of the far past, a time melt your brain. Turn down for presents? Sounds like the With his “Very Decent Christmas” mix, Diplo continues when our primitive ancestors still plugged away at type- stupidest thing, but it took Diplo to show us we can rage on his crusade to break the EDM brand he often gets lumped writers. Mariah Carey, you’re no longer all I want for Christmas. under. This is the guy who has Baauer, the artist behind Christmas. Really, it’s time for Christmas to move over. The defining mix takes traditional Christmas beats, such “Harlem Shake,” Riff Raff, allegedly paid in cocaine for per- We’re in a new age now: the age of ChRAGEmas (patent as “Jingle Bells” and “Deck the Halls,” ups the bass, adds a forming at a USC party, and Major Lazer, the guy behind pending). few jolly “Ho, ho, ho’s,” then drops the bass like it’s no one’s “Bubble Butt” on his label. We can thank American DJ Diplo, as well as his Mad business. It’s actually uncanny how readily Christmas Nevertheless, in an interview this year with The Decent label for “A Very Decent Christmas,” for this amaz- music adapts to drops, only further showing that Saint Huffington Post, Diplo ripped heavily on EDM. “Dance ing development. The mix highlights previously released Nicholas actually loves the naughty children of the world. music is so interchangeable,” he said. “There’s not a lot of tracks from artists on the label, only now in a more fes- The first song off the record, “Turn Up Ye Merry face to it. It’s a bunch of Dutch DJs with the same haircut. tive spirit. True to the label’s name, the songs blend trap, Gentlemen,” sets the mood for Christmas 2.0. The song That’s not going to last very much longer, because kids see bounce, moombahton and every other “underrated” uses sleigh bells heavily to set the holiday spirit and under- that it’s the same s*** every single time.” dance genre on the table right now. lays it with vocals of “Turn Up” and “Ho! Ho! Ho!” when ChRAGEmas follows this same theme. With “A Very Yet, Diplo’s release of “A Very Decent Christmas” isn’t the bass is about to drop. The next defining song “RUDE Decent Christmas,” Diplo blasts preconceptions about the first time an electronic artist worked self-produced — OFF 2013” takes a Daft Punk spin on Santa’s reindeer by what Christmas music sounds like. He argues with his music into the festive spirit. Just a few weeks ago, fellow DJ listing the iconic names, focusing on Rudolph, to the style music that we need the basic sounds of Christmas, but this Kaskade released a “Family. Friends. Freaks.” playlist for of “Technologic.” doesn’t mean we need to have a boring Christmas. the holiday season. The rest of the mixes continue with this musical ab- Essentially, why wait until New Year’s if you can rave at So then why does Diplo get to be the founder of surdity, except for Mitch Murder’s “Don’t Let Me Spend ChRAGEmas? ChRAGEmas? Kaskade released calmer mixes of Frank Christmas Alone.” I actually don’t understand how this Sinatra and Bing Crosby in order to fit into the soft, festive song made it on the album, as it sounds like a traditional Contact Daniel Barabasi at [email protected]

least half of these will be on my Christmas list (lookin’ at you, Mom). I chose these based Meghan Thomassen on bestseller lists from The New York Times, Publisher’s Weekly and favorites from my Managing Editor own bookshelf.

By now, you all should have at least drafted your letters to Santa, and I have a few lit- Contact Meghan Thomassen at [email protected] erary essentials that you definitely want stuffed in your stocking this year. Here’s a col- The views expressed in this column are those of the author and not necessarily those of lection of the top books of 2013 that are bound to please that special someone. I know at The Observer. Literary fiction Non-fiction

“The Goldfinch” “The Crimson Fog” “Killing Jesus” 01 by Donna Tartt 01 by Paul Halter 01 by Bill O’Reilly

“The Hunger Games: Mockingjay” “The Silent Wife” “Humans of New York” 02 by Suzanne Collins 02 by A.S.A. Harrison 02 by Brandon Stanton

“The Luminaries” “The Other Child” “Orange is the New Black” 03 by Eleanor Catton 03 by Charlotte Link 03 by Piper Kerman

“Death of the Black-Haired Girl” “Gods and Beasts” “Lean In” 04 by Robert Stone 04 by Denise Mina 04 by Sheryl Sandberg

“The Isle of Youth” “Murder as a Fine Art” “David and Goliath” 05 by Laura van den Berg 05 by David Morrell 05 by Malcolm Gladwell

“The People in the Trees” “Enigma of China: An Inspector “Let Me Off At The Top!” 06 by Hanya Yanagihara 06 Chen Novel” 06 by Ron Burgundy by Qiu Xiaolong

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By JOHN DARR & MATT McMAHON going on?” Scene Writers In the first minute of the album, Disclosure unleashes 2.) “Field of Reeds” – These New Puritans the spirit of “Settle” — innovative, explosive and yet in- By JOHN DARR Every year, I hope for a bright and shining album to credibly focused. Managing both a cohesive sound and “Field of Reeds” is a truly challenging work. Best de- fill the No. 1 spot on my end-of-year list. Every year, one incredible variety, “Settle” manages to be a rare thing: scribed as a quiet orchestral post-rock record, the sound manages to turn up. As our best-album-of-the-year list an album of brilliant standalone tracks, as well as a bril- of the album is warm and welcoming, and yet its form series comes to a close, I guess I’d like to leave you with liant album as a whole. Genres like deep house, dub- is ambitious and experimental. Acoustic instrumenta- one message. If you really care about art in any form — step, chillwave, European garage and IDM are mixed tion, calm tempos and clean production are paired with books, movies, video games, visual or performance arts, and mashed throughout the album, allowing for unique complex time signatures, unfamiliar chord progressions music, etc. — go out there and find that No. 1 spot for sounds using consistent sonic elements. A wide variety and unconventional song structures. Sounds that would yourself. If you look hard enough, you’ll find it out there. of guest singers allows for further variation between normally offer straightforward relaxation to a listener in- The search is worth its every step, should you keep step- tracks; voices range from powerful to soft to sensual to stead disorient and even confuse. Hooks are sparse, and ping until you reach your destination. comforting as the album progresses. If you’re into dance major chords few and far between. The arrangements are music and want an alternative to flashy radio EDM, this minimal, allowing for large amounts of space in the ar- is the album for you. rangement. At first, “Field of Reeds” offers very little for a Choice Cuts: “White Noise,” “Latch,” “Help Me Lose listener to hold onto. My Mind” And yet upon repeated listens, the hidden beauty on each track becomes more and more evident. Transient melodies become rewards that justify and transcend their respective journeys. Seemingly repetitive phases reveal subtle, yet intriguing, evolutions in sound. Each minute holds a thousand secrets waiting to be discovered. “Field of Reeds” is an album that requires patience and true curiosity in order to be worth listening to, making it both the highest-risk and highest-reward album of the year. Look for this to become a classic. Choice Cuts: “Fragment Two,” “V (Island Song),” “Field of Reeds”

5.) “Shaking the Habitual” – The Knife By MATT McMAHON Very few groups employ the tropes of the synth-pop genre in the way The Knife does. The Swedish electro- pop duo first bore their experimental teeth with 2010’s 3.) “Sunbather” – Deafheaven hugely ambitious, but uneven, opera ode to Darwin, By MATT McMAHON “Tomorrow, In A Year.” Combining their past successes Uplifting” and “beautiful” might not be the first adjec- in art pop with the avant-garde experimentalism of tives you expect someone to use to describe a black met- that score, The Knife returned with the epic “Shaking al album. Furthermore, many black-metal purists may the Habitual.” The double album spans 98 minutes of be very reluctant to even ascribe the label “black metal” intriguing long-form, linear song structuring. The duo to Deafheaven — the album features much cleaner pro- merge Eastern- and Western- influenced sound, layering duction and far more shoegaze and post-rock influence complex synth and percussion patterns that play off each than traditional black metal. Debates on their genre other in captivating, wholly original ways. “Shaking the aside (and really, does it even matter?), Deafheaven has Habitual” offers a unique experience, setting a sprawling composed one of the prettiest, while instrumentally atmosphere to get completely lost within. harsh and powerful, albums of the year. The band’s me- 1.) “Modern Vampires of the City” – Vampire Choice Cuts: “A Tooth for an Eye,” “Full of Fire,” ticulous construction and attention to detail manages to Weekend “Without You My Life Would Be Boring” create equally impressive moments in the tense, quieter By MATT McMAHON instants as it does in the bruising, climactic releases. Everyone knew Vampire Weekend could write an in- Finding a perfect formula between buildup and down- sanely catchy pop song. The evidence is all over their first time, “Sunbather” still surprises, even after it’s been two albums. But with their third LP, “Modern Vampires listened to enough times to anticipate what’s about to of the City,” the band matured into crafting meaningful, come. thought-provoking music, while not giving up any of the Choice Cuts: “Dream House,” “Sunbather,” “Irresistible” stickiness. Putting aside the possibly pretentious, definitely slight, cryptic Ivy League lyricism — as well as their afro-pop inclinations — for views on spirituality, familial respon- sibilities and the general concepts that accompany grow- ing up, Vampire Weekend assembled the most cohesive album of the year, thematically and instrumentally. The tracks are just as catchy and more technically sound, and they feature tighter production. “Modern Vampires of the City” showcases the next logical step in Vampire Weekend’s career: adulthood. Choice Cuts: “Step,” “Ya Hey,” “Hannah Hunt,” “Diane Young” Addendum: We know, especially in the making of this list, that opinions vary. We love to talk music, and if any- one wants to contact us about the top-20 list, we highly encourage it. In fact, if anyone has a burning stance in 4.) “Settle” – Disclosure support of or against inclusions or exclusions on this list, By JOHN DARR we might be tempted to write a future article about it. “One thing I know — change is inevitable.” “People love watching a fire burn.” Contact John Darr at [email protected] and Matt “How do you stay motivated with everything that’s McMahon at [email protected]

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Sports Authority College Basketball More than just Arizona jumps Michigan managers State at top of polls

in positioning their players like Associated Press some point we were ranked the Top 25 for the first time Samantha Zuba chess pieces. Few sports afford No. 1 in the country.” this season. UCLA, Michigan Sports Writer coaches the opportunity to so TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Coming off a hard-fought and Dayton fell out of the closely oversee the minutia of a Some coaches shy away from home win over UNLV, Arizona rankings. Let’s talk about baseball game. a No. 1 ranking early in the (9-0) received 63 first-place Arizona was sixth in the coaches for a moment. Some commentators argue season, worried about the im- votes from the 65-member preseason Top 25 after Miller, You know, those guys who that Torre only succeeded be- pact it will have on their play- national media panel to earn known for his recuiting, stand in the dugout and wave cause he had the right players, ers’ psyche. the No. 1 spot in a season for added another stellar class their hands around, alleg- courtesy of former Yankees Count Arizona’s Sean Miller the sixth time. The Wildcats to a team that reached the edly signally something to their owner George Steinbrenner and as one who embraces it. are the Pac-12’s first No. 1 Sweet 16 of last year’s NCAA players. his deep pockets. In baseball, Arizona moved up to No. team since UCLA in January Tournament. On Monday, three of the however, it’s not enough just to 1 in The Associated Press’ 2006. Long, athletic and versatile, greatest Major League Baseball have the right pieces — a man- college basketball poll for Syracuse, which received the Wildcats already have an managers of all time were ager has to know how to use the first time since 2003 on the other first-place votes, impressive list of victories, in- inducted into the National them, and Torre did. He drew on Monday, an honor Miller and Ohio State moved up two cluding Texas Tech, San Diego Baseball Hall of Fame. Tony his own playing experience to views as not only recognition places to second and third, State on the road and Duke LaRussa, Joe Torre and Bobby relate well with his players, and for what the Wildcats have while Wisconsin jumped four in the championship game Cox were selected unanimously he managed with class. done this season, but vali- spots to fourth. Michigan of the NIT Season Tip-off at by the Hall of Fame’s Expansion Baseball is all about the dation for the direction the State, which had been No. Madison Square Garden. Era Committee and will be for- details, and a talented but program has taken in his five 1 for three weeks, dropped “It’s no secret that this year mally inducted in a ceremony mismanaged team won’t win. years in the desert. to fifth after losing 79-65 at our goal is to be playing in next July. Although a committee Teams with a revolving mana- “There’s tremendous satis- home to North Carolina. Dallas (at the Final Four). voted them into the Hall, public gerial door understand this. faction, no question,” Miller Louisville was No. 6, fol- This just starts it off,” Arizona opinion could have just as easily The Chicago Cubs will intro- said. “Embracing the fact that lowed by Oklahoma State, junior guard Nick Johnson done the job. duce yet another new manager we’re No. 1 is something I’m Duke, Connecticut and said. “We’ve done some good It’s easy to see why these three next season, and although the doing, our staff is doing and Villanova. things to start our season and managers are famously great. organization has featured po- really our team is doing. It’s The North Carolina we just need to keep it going.” They are among the winningest tent combinations of young tal- an honor a lot of teams would Tarheels moved their way Arizona’s rise to No. 1 is a managers in MLB history, and ent in recent years, it hasn’t won love to have. It’s something back into the poll at No. 18 culmination of what Miller they’ve won nine Manager of much because it can’t secure where no matter what hap- after a one-week absence. has done to return a storied the Year awards combined. consistent management for its pens the rest of the season, at Colorado and Missouri are in program back to glory. LaRussa coached his teams to inexperienced players. There’s three World Series titles. Torre hope for the Cubs if they can NFL won four championships with find the right, lasting formula. the New York Yankees, and Cox Cox provided security for won one World Series with the the Braves for 20 straight years Atlanta Braves. upon his return to Atlanta from Rookie Te’o still seeking Sometimes, though, it can be a short stint with the Toronto hard to understand the scope of Blue Jays, and the Braves flour- what baseball managers actu- ished with his steady hand at NFL breakout moment ally do — besides making wacky the helm. hand signals from the dugout Cox broke John McGraw’s steps. They don’t call plays the infamous record for most all- Associated Press opposing players. The Chargers selected him way a football coach does, but time ejections, as his temper “I haven’t really run into any in the second round of the baseball managers are a differ- could be unpredictable, but his ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — of that. I think as players we draft, but his development was ent type of coach. baseball intellect never flagged. Manti Te’o says his rough rook- understand that we’re all in slowed by a sprained right foot We can start with the fact Cox led the Braves to five ie season has nothing to do the same situation. We’re all in training camp and he was that they’re called “manag- National League Pennants and with the flack he’s faced over here to play ball and we’re here inactive for the Chargers’ first ers” and not “head coaches.” 14 straight National League East getting fooled by a hoax in- as football players, we’re trying three games. Baseball has base coaches, Division titles. volving a fake girlfriend while to provide a life for our families Since then, he’s been steady, hitting coaches and pitching LaRussa, Torre and Cox con- at Notre Dame. and that’s about it,” Te’o said. collecting 69 tackles and coaches, but the manager does sistently achieved success by The San Diego Chargers “When we step on the foot- breaking up four passes while more than organize a hierarchy coaching a sport in which a rookie linebacker said in his ball field, it’s all about football playing inside linebacker next of more specialized coaches. person who succeeds one-third first conference call of the sea- and competing. So, I haven’t to Donald Butler. Managers control every aspect of the time is one of the game’s son Tuesday that he has yet to really run into any of that Chargers coach Mike McCoy of the game. best players. Managers have play a complete game in the stuff.” said Te’o is facing the usual LaRussa was famous for tot- extraordinary control over the NFL but that’s because of his Yet, when asked a follow-up growing pains a rookie experi- ing around giant binders filled layout of the field because of adjustment to the pros and not question about opponents try- ences but “each week he’s got- with statistics on opposing baseball’s stop-and-go nature, because he’s distracted in any ing to get under his skin, he did ten a little bit better.” teams. He revolutionized the but there are countless bad way by the catcalls from op- acknowledge that they some- Te’o, however, has yet to re- use of the bullpen because he ways for a ball to bounce. posing teams or their fans. times bring up the issue. cord an interception or a sack worked statistical matchups in Each of these great managers Te’o said he does a good job “But to be honest, I’m so or really have a big impact on an exceedingly exact manner. took bad breaks in stride and blocking out the chatter from locked into the game that ba- a game for the Chargers (6-7), LaRussa’s relief pitchers might found ways to win at an extraor- the stands. sically I don’t really catch it,” who visit the Broncos (11-2) face only one batter each, but dinary pace. “I’ve definitely heard things, he said. “And at this point, it Thursday night. that was their task for the game, Cheers to the greats. but my job is to go out there doesn’t really bother me. So, “I still haven’t had a com- and if they did their jobs right, do my best and hopefully it’s no big deal, really.” plete game yet,” Te’o said. “I’ve the team won. Contact Samantha Zuba at come out with a win. So, all Te’o was an All-American felt the most growth I would At the end of the day, play- [email protected] the other outside stuff, if I’m linebacker whose draft stock have to say the Kansas City ers have to execute what their The views expressed in this paying attention to that, then fell after his poor showing in game (on Nov. 24). There was managers ask them to do for the Sports Authority are those of the I’m in trouble,” Te’o said. “But the BCS championship game a different feel to that game, team to succeed, but managers author and not necessarily those that’s what fans do. They love against Alabama and once the I was comfortable to a level play a uniquely powerful role of The Observer. their team. They’re passionate hoax was revealed as front of- where I could just move. ... I’m about their team, so it’s noth- fice personnel wondered if he’d looking forward to a time when ing that I didn’t expect.” be mentally tough enough to I can have that complete game Follow us on Twitter. Te’o said he hasn’t re- handle the grief he’d face over and I’m constantly working to @ObserverSports ally caught much grief from the girlfriend hoax. do that.”

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NBA | Pacers 90, Heat 84 Club sports Pacers defeat Heat in first Men’s hockey meeting of season splits weekend

Associated Press what the Heat thought. They were Hibbert dominated the middle, Special to The Observer in the slot after receiving a already in postseason form, boo- scoring nine of Indiana’s first 11 tape-to-tape pass from ju- Roy Hibbert threw all the in- ing loudly at the officials, chanting points and making a season-high Men’s Ice Hockey nior Suzanne Fitzpatrick side body jabs Tuesday night. Paul “He’s a flopper” on some contest- 10 baskets — most from point- Irish sophomore forward and fired the puck over the George finished it off with the able foul calls and eventually ser- blank range — despite playing in Juan Carlos Tellez fired a shot goalie’s glove. With 8:51 left knockout blow. enading Miami players with those the second half with cotton in his through traffic that squeaked in the game, the Garatoni- Together, the Pacers’ devastat- familiar chants of “Beat the Heat.” nose. David West added 17 points, under the pads of the Stern-Fitzpatrick line com- ing one-two scoring punch did it But the Pacers (19-3) also un- nine rebounds and four assists Indiana-Purdue Fort Wayne bined again for l passing play again to the champs. derstood this was only be the start including a left-handed 4-foot goaltender with 0.8 seconds that ended in a goal from Hibbert finished with 24 points, of a season-long quest that could runner that gave Indiana an 88-81 remaining in overtime to Stern to seal the 4-1 Irish George made two big 3-point- pit the two best teams in the East lead with 38.9 seconds to go. give Notre Dame a 3-2 vic- win. The gams markes the ers during a 15-point second half in the conference finals for a sec- James’ defense and Miami’s tory over the Mastodons on first career start ane first ca- scoring spree and Indiana rallied ond straight year. physical double-teams frustrated Saturday night in Fort reer win for St. Mary’s fresh- from a seven-point halftime defi- First, there’s the rematch in George most of the night, but Wayne, Ind. The goal gave man goalkeeper Madeline cit to take Round 1 against Miami Miami on Dec. 18. They won’t when George finally got free late, the Irish a split in the week- Kramer. The Irish will next 90-84. meet again until March 26 in Indy, he made three big 3-pointers s to end series, as IPFW bested compete on the weekend of “It was fun, a real intense then head back to Miami on April help the Pacers pull away. George, the Irish 5-4 in overtime the Feby 7-9, wheh Michigan game,” George said. “Both teams 11 before what most expect to be a the NBA’s No. 4 scorer, finished night before. State and UW-Madison trav- were playing at a high level. You third straight meeting in the play- with 17 points, three rebounds Before Tellez’s game-win- eling to the Compton Family could see an urgency to win this offs. If those games have as much and four assists. ner on Saturday, junior for- Ice Arena. game tonight.” intrigue and pizazz as Tuesday “I knew it was going to be a ward Mike Marino staked the While Indiana extended its night’s showdown, they may be night when I was going to explode Irish to a 1-0 lead early in the Women’s Club Volleyball franchise-record home start to the most compelling all season. offensively,” George said. “I knew I second period after blocking Notre Dame attended the a perfect 10-0 and took a three- And the Pacers can’t wait to had to move the ball and share it.” a shot and racing in alone fon Wolverine Winter Classic in game advantage over Miami in show how much they can im- Chasing George all night appar- a breakaway. Marino faked Ann Arbor, Mich., last week- the early chase for home-court prove — even on a win over the ently took a toll on James and the left and slipped a wrist shot end. Ranked third in their advantage, this was no ordinary two-time champs and four-time Heat (16-6). around the prone IPFW goal- pool, the Irish concluded the regular season game. MVP LeBron James. While James, the league’s No. tender. After the Mastodons tournament with a third- During pregame media “It’s just one game,” Hibbert 2 scorer did get 17 points, 14 re- tied the game early in the place finish in the 12-team availability, Indiana’s Lance said. “We’re going to learn from it. bounds and six assists, he was just third, senior forward Conor field Stephenson said this game felt like It’s a learning experience. It’s still 3 of 11 from the field with nine Kelly put the Irish up again, a championship matchup. Two of early in the season. We have a lot points over the final 36 minutes — corralling the rebound of Tournament Results Miami’s big three, Chris Bosh and more work to do.” three quarters when Miami failed a shot bm junior forward Dwyane Wade, tried to downplay To the average fan, it looked to top the 20-point mark and had Danny Lempres. For the sec- Pool Play that sort of talk by explaining this a lot like last season’s playoff se- five turnovers. Wade also finished ond night in a row, however, was not a win or go home night. ries, which Miami won in seven with 17 points, while Bosh added IPFW rallied with a goal in Michigan A – Split – 14- The hometown fans didn’t care games. 12. the third period to send the 25, 25-22 game to overtime. Paid Advertisement Irish sophomore goalten- Eastern Michigan – W – der Nick Stasack made a 25-16, 25-12 number of acrobatic saves to keep the game tied before Saginaw Valley – W – 25- Tellez’s last-second heroics. 15, 25-12 On Friday, the Irish fell 5-4 in overtime after dig- ging out of a 3-0 first-period Gold Bracket hole. Senior defenseman Tomas Abrate found the net Bowling Greee B – W – 25- three times for the Irish, 15, 25-20 while senior forward Victor LeVasseur contributed a Grand Valley State A – L – goal. 13-25, 25-23, 12-15

Women’s Ice Hockey Women’s Figure Skating Notre Dame hosted Notre Dame tied for sec- the Kalamazoo Wicked at the ond place last weekend at its Compton Family Ice Arena first competition of the sea- on Sunday, earning a 4-1 son, the Dr. Richard Porter victory. Sophomore Lauren Synchronized Classid in Ann Garatoni opened the scor- Arbor, Mich. The Irish com- ing for the Irish, receiving peted against nine other col- a pass from fellow sopho- lege teams, finishing behind more Alex Stern behind the Lindenwood and tying with net and firing the puck over Minnesota-Duluth. The Irish the Wicked goalkeeper’s left displayed their new pro- pad. The Wicked retaliated gram, a fun compilation of with a goal just 42 seconds songs by The Temptations, later. For the rest of the pe- for the first time this week- riod, the teams spent much ens. The team had two falls of the time in the neutral in the opening warm-up zone, but with only 56.8 sec- block before its program be- onds remaining in the period gan. Once the music started, and 54.8 seconds left on the however, the Irish were able power play, senior Meaghan to shake off the nerves and Ayers put the Irish back on skate clean with lots of en- top. With a little give-and- ergy. The team will continue go from sophomore Madison working very hard to prepare Ratycz, Ayers wristed the for its next competition, the puck over the goalie’s glove. Mid-America Synchronized Halfway through the second Skating Championships in period, Stern found herself Fraser, Mich. on Jan. 11. 12 The observer | wednesDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com Sports

Track and field Renwick leaps into new season

By GREG HADLEY definitely different from the Sports Writer conventional sense of track, but it’s a very interesting as- As Notre Dame transitions pect of the sport.” to the ACC, Irish senior jump- Just as he branched out er and captain Logan Renwick from family tradition on does not think his team will the track, Renwick also be behind the learning curve bucked the trend when it heading into its first indoor came to choosing a college. season in the conference. “I visited Penn State, Virginia, “I think we have really high North Carolina, and Cornell, expectations going into this and my whole family went year,” Renwick said. “We’ve to Penn State, but as soon as always known we have a I took my visit here, as cli- strong team, and now we get ché as it sounds, I knew this to go into a top-to-bottom was where I needed to be,” stronger conference. We ex- Renwick said. “The commu- pect to come in and make an nity that you become a part of MICHAEL YU | The Observer impact, and I think we have and all of the values give you Irish freshman forward Austin Torres goes up for the dunk during Notre Dame’s 93-44 exhibition the athletes to do that.” such a well-rounded college victory over Tusculum on Nov. 1 at Purcell Pavilion. For Renwick himself, this experience. I couldn’t have season’s expectations will picked a better place to spend M Bball out teams all the time,” game, followed closely by be just as high. Renwick had four years.” Continued from page 16 Grant said. “So to be in Connaughton’s 7.2 boards a breakout year as a junior, As good as Renwick has been close games, to learn how to per game average. setting a personal record in athletically, he has had even edge with 2:37 to go in execute down the stretch, is “I’m encouraged by the long jump, earning all- more success in the class- Monday’s game. good.” [Sherman’s] rebound- Big East honors in the long room, making Dean’s List “I think these have been Senior center Garrick ing because that’s an area jump at the conference’s out- every semester of his college hard games for us, and I Sherman and junior for- where he can keep getting door championships, and career. After last season, he think that’s been great for ward Pat Connaughton better, and we’ve got to keep advancing to the NCAA East was named to the USTFCCCA our development,” Brey helped propel the Irish riding the double-digit re- Preliminary meet in both the All-Academic team and the said. “I think we’ve played against Bryant, as Sherman bounding from him,” Brey long jump and triple jump for Capital One Academic All- good teams. I give them logged 14 points, a career- said. “You can’t play small the first time in his career. American Division I Track & credit, and I tip my hat high 13 rebounds and three unless [Connaughton’s] do- Although he failed to qual- Field/Cross Country second to them because they are blocks and Connaughton ing that. Because he does ify for the NCAA Outdoor team. pretty experienced. So I’m added 17 points and 11 that, we can play the small Championships, finishing “Both of those were a huge not going to lose sleep on boards. Brey pointed to the lineup long periods of time. 38th in the long jump and 45th honor for me” Renwick said. that.” importance of those re- He’s just so dependable, in the triple jump, Renwick “I take pride in being both a Irish senior guard Jerian bounding totals, in partic- reliable.” said the season was still a suc- student and an athlete here at Grant has done his best to ular, especially considering Notre Dame will play cess, and he hopes to use it as Notre Dame, and I think the ice the past two games, hit- the lack of size in Notre its third game in five momentum heading into this school puts a great priority on ting a pair of key jumpers Dame’s new starting lineup days when it closes out winter. that.” in the final two minutes — consisting of Sherman, the regional round of the In addition to his success in The Irish are off until Jan. against Delaware as part Connaughton, Grant, se- BlackRock Gotham Classic the sandpit, Renwick was also 18, when they travel to Ann of a 25-point performance nior guard Eric Atkins and tonight against the Bison. named a captain in the fall by Arbor, Mich., for the Michigan and pouring in a quick sev- freshman guard Demetrius Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. at his coaches. Invitational. en points in the last three Jackson — that has opened Purcell Pavilion. “The coaches come together minutes Monday, en route each of the past four games. and nominate upperclass- Contact Greg Hadley at to a 23-point outing. Sherman leads the Irish Contact Mike Monaco at men on the team who they’ve [email protected] “We are not going to blow with 7.4 rebounds per [email protected] thought have come into that role,” Renwick said. As a senior, Renwick said he hopes to lead and give advice to athletes from all events, as well as his fellow jumpers. “I’ve taken on that role of leader early in my career here at Notre Dame, and I’ve had great leaders here to grow under,” Renwick said. “I feel honored and humbled to step into that role.” Renwick began his track career as a sprinter before picking up jumping. In col- lege, Renwick has returned to the track for a few races, in- cluding this past weekend at the Blue & Gold Invitational, when he finished the 60-me- ter event in a personal-best 7.16 seconds. Nevertheless, he said his first love remains the jumping events. “I’m the youngest of four, and we all did track, but ev- eryone else was sprinters,” Renwick said. “I happened to find my niche in jump- ing from an early age, and I’ve loved it ever since. It’s Sports ndsmcobserver.com | wednesDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2013 | The Observer 13

Men’s Swimming Irish travel to Puerto Rico for training trip

By MIKE GINOCCHIO said of the trip’s purpose. many to take part in the exhi- Sports Writer “We train twice a day; we bition Copa Coqui meet. train outdoors. We’ll train in “In good tourism fashion, In its final meet of the se- a 50-meter pool, and along it’s a bit of a spectacle com- mester last weekend, Notre with that, we’ll continue to pared to American meets,” Dame powered its way to a win do our strength training and Welsh said of the meet. “They in the Hawkeye Invitational conditioning and our dry have a buffet, they play music in Iowa City, Iowa, beating land program. It is a training during events and in the ex- three other teams by earning trip, period. … It’s also a very citing years, they have a ma- a total score of 1228.5 points. nice place.” riachi band that will come to The Irish (4-4) relied on Despite coming off a string your team’s tent, and they’ll several standout individual of three consecutive meet play a little bit. All this is just performances, including se- victories, the Irish have no to celebrate the excitement of nior Frank Dyer’s time of reason to let up now, Welsh being together and having a 46.92 seconds in the 100-yard said. swim meet.” butterfly to break the school “We can always polish Despite the festive atmo- record in the event. Head up our fitness,” Welsh said. sphere, the team will be very coach Tim Welsh said he focused on its main goals, couldn’t be happier with the “The guys are very Welsh said. team’s performance in Iowa. focused about “We have been here be- “Finishing first is icing on wanting to do a fore,” he said. “We have been the cake,” Welsh said. “The to this pool before. The guys cake was swimming our best. good job training.” are very focused about want- We went there with the idea Tim Welsh ing to do a good job training.” of everybody swimming as Irish coach But Welsh also acknowl- fast as they ever had in their edged the Irish would have lives, and we wanted to see “We also want to look very fun on their training trip. how fast we could go this specifically at what our pri- “But they also enjoy it when time of year, and the results mary events are going to be. you come back from a hard were just excellent.” We try not to base our suc- practice and you walk out the The Irish don’t swim again cess on what someone else door and sit on the beach,” he competitively until Jan. 11, does. If we improve based said. …that’s a good life.” when they face off against on the clock, we’ll be happy The Irish will return to Northwestern. But that with the outcome. We also competitive racing when they doesn’t mean the team will want to do as well as we can travel to the Northwestern be resting on its accomplish- in our first ACC meet, and Aquatic Center in Evanston, ments. From Dec. 30 to Jan. we want to advance as many Ill., to face Northwestern on 9, the Irish will be practicing people as we can to the NCAA Jan. 11 south of the border in Puerto Championship.” WEI LIN | The Observer Rico. While they’re in Puerto Contact Mike Ginocchio at Sophomore Andrew Jensen comes up for air in the 100-yard breast- “Hard training,” Welsh Rico, the team will be one of [email protected] stroke race during Notre Dame’s win over Michigan State on Nov. 15.

Paid Advertisement College, the most successful Hockey college hockey team in the Continued from page 16 last 10 years, not just as a fel- low Catholic institution and and six of the last 15, with elite opponent, but also as a seven appearances in the conference foe. From there, title game over the same the Irish will travel to away stretch. It is arguably the series at New Hampshire best and most storied league and Providence, while host- in college hockey. As a dis- ing Northeastern, Maine and placed New Englander who Boston University. The regu- grew up attending games at lar season concludes with the University of Maine and another trip to visit Boston watching future NHL greats College, this time on campus like Paul Kariya out on the in Chestnut Hill, Mass. ice, I was ecstatic to learn in These are the games that 2011 that Notre Dame would got Irish fans excited about be joining the conference. the move east. Jackson has But it wasn’t for November said repeatedly that he games against Merrimack. hopes to establish rivalries The Irish will jump into with Hockey East teams to their second half, New replace the old foes Notre England and Hockey East Dame left behind in the de- with both feet Jan. 4 of the funct CCHA, and the second new year, as the team plays half is when the Irish will its second outdoor game make that happen. in two seasons, this time Much like an outsider at- against Boston College at tending an intimate family Boston’s Fenway Park. Notre gathering, the Irish have Dame will play in a series joined a league that is fierce- — “Frozen Fenway” — that ly regional, historic and tal- will feature six Hockey East ented. They will have to fight teams competing on perhaps for a seat at the table. the most hallowed ground in It should be a bucket of New England, a ballpark that fun. recently witnessed a World Series championship for the Contact Conor Kelly at beloved Boston Red Sox. [email protected]. The game isn’t short on The views expressed in symbolism. this column are those of the For the first time, Notre author and not necessarily Dame will face Boston those of The Observer. 14 The observer | wednesDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com Sports

to create good scoring oppor- the ACC Championship Opponents tunities,” Irish senior forward with a 4-3 win in penalty Continued from page 16 Harry Shipp said. kicks after a 3-3 draw in the If the Irish can create those tournament’e semifinals Nov. the team to be in the College opportunities to score and 15. Notre Dame’s 2-0 loss to Cup, but we aren’t satisfied move past the Lobos, they the Cavaliers on Oct. 26 marks yet,” he said. will face a familiar opponent the only loss on the season for “It’s great we have this op- in the College Cup Final.“The the Irish. portunity, but in the talk going nice thing, regardless if “If we do win Friday, then we around the locker room, it’s Virginia or Maryland wins, is know how we match up against been made clear that we want we’ve played them both be- both teams,” Cicciarelli said. more.” fore,” Clark said. “We are in a “We know their weaknesses Before the Irish get ahead of position that we don’t have to and strengths, and they know themselves, their first priority worry about them at the mo- ours. is Friday’s semifinal matchup. ment, but we hope to have that “But, we are as confident as “Our focus is fully on New problem of focusing on them ever right now. We have the Mexico right now,” Irish coach on Saturday.” best coaching staff, and we Bobby Clark said. “We’ve Assuming Notre Dame wins are confident in them to come watched film, spoke to those its semifinal game, it will face up with a game plan and strat- who have played them, and an opponent who gave the egy that will propel us to the are putting the final touches Irish trouble during he regular National Championship.” on our scouting. season Notre Dame is unbeaten in “They are a very solid all- “It’s hard to say who we its eight games since the reg- around team. Without having would rather get another ular-season loss to Virginik. huge superstars, they are real- game against,” Shipp said. The Irish are 7-0-1 within that ly good in all departments and “Virginia is the one team we stretch and have outscored op- are a well-coached and well- lost to all season, so obvi- ponents 21-7. The Irish have also COLBY HOYER | The Observer disciplined team. One person ously it would be nice to get played from behind for only Junior midfielder Robby Gallegos winds up for a free kick during I spoke to said New Mexico is redemption against them, 1:52 in their last eight games, as Notre Dame’s 3-0 victory over Michigan on Sept. 17. probably the best team they but we also shared the ACC- they only trailed against Wake played all year.” title with Maryland, and Forest in the third round of the I think every team grows. The Lobos (14-5-2, 7-1-1 [the Terrapinsy won the ACC NCAA Championshit. Clark “I think we always talk Conference USA) entered the [Championshipt.” “We are going to keep doing Continued from page 16 about teams growing. I think Final Four after a 1-0 Elite Maryland (16-3-5, 7-1-3) what we are doing and play that’s the best way to respect Eight win over Washington enteres the College Cup af- any of these games like its any loss,” Clark said. “We came the team that went before on Saturday. This is the sec- ter a 2-1 victory over No. 4 other game,” Cicciarelli said. in as the No. 1 seed and lost you, if you can add a little ond College Cup appearance California in the quarterfi- “We are focusing on what we in the third round. It was more shine to the jersey. I for New Mexico, who lost in nals Saturday. Notre Dame do best against any of the op- disappointing, so this was a think this year’s team can the national championship and Maryland finished in a 1-1 ponents we face.” very determined group. We put a little more gloss on it.” game in 2005. The Lobos have draw Oct. 8, and the Terrapins The Irish make their de- were also entering the ACC 2013 could be the year not given up a single goal in went on to earn a 1-0 win over but College Cup appearance for the first time in school when the Irish reach the the first three rounds of the Virginia (13-5-5, 4-3-4) 1-0 in against New Mexico on Friday history. We knew that was heights of their potential. tournament and have allowed the ACC Championship gamn at 5 p.m. at PPL Park in Chester, going to be a challenge, so “As a coach, you want ev- only 0.86 goals per contest Nov. 17. Pa. there was a lot of motivation ery team to fulfill its poten- this season. “New Mexico’s Before falling to Maryland, to work during the summer.” tial,” Clark said. “I think this defense is pretty stout, so the the Cavaliers knocked the Contact Kit Loughran at Although last season’s ear- team is capable of going the biggest challenge for us will be Irish out of contention for [email protected] ly tournament exit motivates whole way. I think there’s this year’s team, the cur- no question about that. That Paid Advertisement rent Notre Dame squad has would be their potential, but to make its own mark in the all four teams in the semifi- tournament, Clark said. “You nals will be feeling the same graduate players every year, way, so I don’t think anyone and that means every team will be taking anything for is going to be slightly differ- granted.” ent from the team before,” Clark said Notre Dame has Clark said. “It happens natu- built up its expectations as rally through graduation, so a program over his 12 sea- you’ve got to make your own sons as coach. Now that the history. How are you going to Irish have built up a success- be remembered?” ful tournament résumé, they Still, the 2013 Irish aren’t can set their sights on bigger the first talented team to goals, including winning the play for Clark in his tenure at national championship. Notre Dame. “I think the big thing is the In 2006, the Irish beat de- expectations,” Clark said. “I fending champion Maryland think when I arrived here, and made their first ap- we had had maybe two losing pearance in the NCAA seasons, back-to-back. We Championship quarterfinals hadn’t been to the [NCAA] before a loss to Virginia kept tourney in about six years. them out of the College Cup. The expectation is first to A win against Santa Clara get to the tournament. If you the following season sent make the tournament, I al- Notre Dame to the tourna- ways say that’s a good year. ment quarterfinals again, That’s the first challenge. but the Irish lost to eventual then you can make the Final tournament champion Wake Four. You take it one round Forest. at a time. When you’re in the Clark said each team Final Four, the next goal, ob- builds on Notre Dame’s past viously, is winning it.” successes. Notre Dame has the right “I think there have been mindset for the upcoming a lot of good teams,” Clark task, Clark said. said. “It’s not like this is the “This is a hard-nosed, driv- first good team. There’s a en, focused group of guys,” pile of good teams and some Clark said. “That’s some- great victories. … We’ve had thing this team has.” good teams very close to be- ing in this position, but it Contact Samantha Zuba at didn’t fall our way. As I said, [email protected] DAILY ndsmcobserver.com | Wednesday, DECEMBER 11, 2013 | The Observer

Crossword | Will Shortz Horoscope | Eugenia Last

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Simon Helberg, 33; Felicity Huffman, 51; Donny Osmond, 56; Dame Judi Dench, 79. Happy Birthday: Take your time getting the facts. You will be faced with confusion based on poor information this year if you don’t do your research. Change will be necessary with regard to home, family and partnerships. Set reasonable goals and stick to your plan. Letting outsiders interfere will be your downfall. Know what you want and finish what you start.Y our numbers are 7, 10, 13, 21, 29, 37, 46. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don’t feel pressured to make a decision regarding your position, status or advancement. Recap what you’ve done in the past and consider how you can utilize your skills to bring better outcomes. An impulsive decision will not bring good results. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You call the shots. Your wisdom and charm will attract people who can offer favors and information that will help you reach your goals. A partnership will turn into a long and profitable connection. Romance is highlighted. Share your feelings. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You’ll need discipline to finish projects that need to be wrapped up before the end of the year. Offer suggestions, but do not part with your cash. A service you can offer others will be well-received and bring in additional funds. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Concentrate on getting odd jobs finished. Preparation will make your job easier, allowing you more time to spend doing something enjoy- able. Make assessments and changes to your life and overall personal look. Plan a little romance to end your day. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): A unique approach or new surroundings will feed your cre- ative imagination. Knowledge and honing your skills will spark an idea that can lead to extra cash. Don’t let anyone limit what you can do. Be diplomatic but firm when faced with opposition. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Rethink your financial strategy. If you’ve been impulsive or emotional when it comes to spending, pull back and cut corners. Help an older relative or friend, but don’t take over. Suggestions or physical assistance is one thing; meddling is another. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): A change at work or with a partnership will come about quickly. Don’t act surprised when you should be prepared to move without skip- ping a beat. Discipline and hard work will pay off. Reconnecting with an old friend should be done cautiously. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Get up, get focused and accomplish everything on your to-do list. Using friendly pressure to get what you want will work wonders. Social networking will pay off by introducing you to new people, places and possibilities. Love is highlighted. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Enjoy doing the things that ease your stress and add comfort to your life. Stick close to home and protect what you cherish. Don’t let emotional uncertainty ruin your day. Recognize an unstable situation and act accordingly. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Take on whatever comes your way and you will send an impressive vibe that will help you control what’s going on around you. Visiting an inspirational place will have benefits. Make plans with someone you love. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): What you do for others will be beneficial. Personalize a job you’ve been given. Someone will recognize your talent and offer you greater stability and hope for the future. A little daydreaming will help you recognize new possibilities. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your ingenuity, coupled with insight and reliability, will be your ticket to success. It’s what you do, not what you say, that will help you get ahead. Don’t let a change throw you off course. Accept the inevitable and keep moving. Birthday Baby: You are a humanitarian. You have vision and a persistent drive to succeed. highly punlikely | christopher brucker Sudoku | The Mepham Group Jumble | David Hoyt and Jeff knurek

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By SAMANTHA ZUBA By KIT LOUGHGRAN Sports Writer Sports Writer

Notre Dame coach Bobby Every player, coach and fan Clark has worked with some eagerly anticipates upcoming talented teams since he matchups in tournament play, started coaching the Irish in and the case is no different for 2001, but this season marks the No, 3 Irish in their race to the program’s first appear- win the College Cup. ance in the NCAA College The Irish (15-1-6, 7-1-3 ACC) Cup. are set to take on No. 7 New The Irish (15-1-6, 7-1-3 ACC) Mexico in the semifinals of the entered this season’s NCAA NCAA Championship on Friday Championship as the No. 3 in Chester, Pa. Notre Dame’s seed and won three consecu- fellow ACC rivals, No. 8 Virginia tive games to reach the Final and No. 5 Maryland, will meet Four. In a way, Notre Dame’s in the other semifinal game. postseason run is a continu- Notre Dame’s remaining ation of last season’s unfin- path to a national title lacks lit- ished business, when the No. tle in terms of opponent talent. 1 Irish lost 2-1 in double- As Friday’s match marks Notre overtime to No. 16 Indiana in Dame’s first ever College Cup the third round of the NCAA appearance, the Irish are ea- Championship. gerly accepting the challenges “They were very disap- of strong opponents and tough pointed last year, and there potential matchups, junior for- are a lot of returning players ward Vince Cicciarelli said.“It’s who remember the [Indiana] ZACH LLORENS | The Observer a pretty incredible feeling for Irish sophomore midfielder Connor Klekota battles with Michigan State forward Tim Kreutz for a header see CLARK PAGE 14 during Notre Dame’s 2-1 victory over the Spartans in the quarterfinals of the NCAA tournament on Saturday. see OPPONENTS PAGE 14 men’s Basketball Hockey Notre Dame looks Second half to test ND

Conor Kelly to establish streak Sports Writer By MIKE MONACO points, including guard Sports Editor Taylor Braun, who leads the When Notre Dame lined squad with 16.6 points per up against Merrimack on After winning its first game. Nov. 15 in the first Hockey two games of the BlackRock After a 1-2 start to its sea- East matchup at the Gotham Classic by an aver- son, North Dakota State has Compton Family Ice Arena, age of eight points, Notre won five of its last six games, it felt like an odd debut in Dame welcomes a team Irish most recently defeating the storied conference for coach Mike Brey calls “the Bryant, 66-62, on Saturday. the Irish. best” of the three regional- Braun and senior for- Coming from the re- round tournament oppo- wards TrayVonn Wright and cently disbanded CCHA, nents when North Dakota Marshall Bjorklund com- No. 13 Notre Dame lacks State visits Purcell Pavilion bined for 47 of the Bison’s the regional ties that unite tonight. points in the victory, and the the rest of the members of The Irish (7-2) snuck past defense limited Bryant to Hockey East, though not the Delaware, 80-75, on Saturday 41.1 percent shooting from conference’s rich hockey and had trouble closing out the field. pedigree. In a league whose Bryant on Monday before “They jam it in defensively member schools are all claiming a 70-59 victory. and, like these previous two in New England, the Irish “We are playing three teams, they are older and must travel 886 miles to teams very similar that can they’ve won together,” Brey reach Providence, their win their league,” Brey said said of the Bison. “So they nearest conference rival, after Monday’s win. “I think are coming in loose.” without a single player from ALLISON D’AMBROSIA | The Observer [North Dakota State] is bet- A similarly veteran Notre the region on their roster Irish freshman left wing Ali Thomas battles past the goalkeeper during Notre Dame’s 5-3 victory over Massachusetts on Saturday. ter than the two we just Dame squad enters the Still, early season played. I think they are the matchup after struggling matchups with the likes mind when they made the the conference, they lack best.” to pull away in its past two of Merrimack, Vermont, move to Hockey East. In the cachet of Notre Dame’s The veteran Bison (6- games. The Irish led by only Massachusetts-Lowell, all fairness to the afore- second-half opponents. 3) were picked to win the one point with 2:09 remain- Northeastern and mentioned teams, who Hockey East teams have Summit League, receiving ing in regulation Saturday Massachusetts are hardly collectively have held the combined to win 12 total 25 of 28 first-place votes in and held a slim four-point what Irish coach Jeff Irish to a 3-4-1 record in national championships the preseason poll. Four se- Jackson and athletic direc- the first half of the season, niors average double-figure see M BBALL PAGE 12 tor Jack Swarbrick had in good for a solid eighth in see HOCKEY PAGE 13