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Volume 47, Issue 72 | wednesDAY, january 22, 2014 | ndsmcobserver.com TEDx comes to Notre Dame

Students, professors, alumni speak on creating knowledge in South Bend and beyond

By NICOLE MICHELS and could not have been the target of TORI ROECK human evolution. The nature of Assistant Managing Editor and aggression is not in our genes — Associate News Editor there are no systems in our body that are ‘for’ aggression. … We Nineteen speakers, including can do aggression, we can make six undergraduates, delivered our bodies do aggression, but it is 12-minute monologues about not who we are at our core.” issues personal to them in the The real secret to human evolu- 2014 TED x UND event in the tionary success has been peace- DeBartolo Performing Arts Center ful and collaborative interaction, on Tuesday. Fuentes said, interactions that Summaries of all the speech- comprise the vast majority of day- es, the videos of which will be to-day human activity. This in- available at tedx2014.nd.edu in cludes everything from creating the coming weeks, are provided fire, to hunting large game, build- below. ing large and complex tools, car- ing for the sick, and even engaging Augstin Fuentes: “It’s in acts of warfare.

Not All Sex and Violence: BARBARA JOHNSTON | University of Notre Dame Cooperation in Human Peter Keon Woo: “The Sophomore Joel Ostdiek presents his talk,“Music: A Language We Can All Understand.” Ostdiek gave the Evolution” Value of a Paycheck and the second to last presentation in the day-long event held in the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center. Urgency of Now” Though Fuentes, an anthropol- [APR] for payday loans reaches as less for a college kid like me. … I residents no longer needed to re- ogy professor, said the urges to Woo, The Observer’s busi- high as 390 percent, he said. Still, realized that these financial ser- sort to predatory lenders. pursue sex and violence are ba- ness manager, identified preda- he said he found inspiration for a vices were … also powerful tools sic parts of being human, he said tory, payday lending practices response in the work of campus to beat poverty.” Tim Weninger: “Changing they are not the key to humanity’s as some of the most detrimental microfinance groups. So, Woo said he created the the Hivemind: How Social evolutionary success. “Aggression economic factors shackling those “How ironic, that being poor Jubilee Initiative for Financial Media Manipulation Affects is not a uniform or consistent dis- most in need of their complete is so expensive,” Woo said. Inclusion [JIFFI] in order to pro- Everything” crete trait,” Fuentes said. “[So], paychecks to crippling debts. A “Addressing the rude mechanics vide a service-oriented alterna- if aggression is not one thing, it typical annual percentage rate of poverty is a daunting task, no tive lending option so South Bend see TEDx PAGE 4 Saint Mary’s screens civil Off-campus rights documentary thefts reported

By ALEX WINEGAR Observer Staff Report Vizio television and an Xbox 360 News Writer were taken. Suspect informa- Residents of three separate tion is not available. The documentary “The student housing units reported The third burglary report- Loving Story” played Tuesday burglaries before the start of the edly occurred in the 1600 block night in the Vander Vennet spring semester, according to of Turtle Creek Court between Theatre at Saint Mary’s as a Jan. 21 email sent from Notre Oct. 21, and Oct. 27. Entry was part of Dr. Martin Luther Dame’s Off Campus Council. gained through an unlocked King, Jr. Commemoration and One burglary reportedly oc- sliding rear door, and a 60-inch Celebration Week. curred in the 1500 block of Turtle Sony flat screen television was The film features real foot- Creek Drive between Dec. 12 taken, according to the email. age of the interracial couple and Jan. 11. Entry was gained by Suspect information is not that challenged a Virginia law unknown means, and a 42-inch available. in a battle to legalize interra- Samsung television was taken, In the email, the Off Campus cial marriage in the 1960s. the email stated. Suspect infor- Council directed students “The Loving Story” chron- mation is not available. to the Notre Dame Police icles the trial of Richard and Another burglary occurred Department’s website for more Mildred Loving, an interra- between Dec. 20, and Jan. 10, information on crime pre- cial couple. Their case made this time in the 800 block of East vention. A live crime map of it to the Supreme Court, and a MARY O’NEILL | The Observer Washington Street. Entry was Notre Dame, South Bend and Saint Mary’s professors (from left to right) Jaime Wagman, Dionne gained by unknown means, and Mishawaka is available at www. see FILM PAGE 4 Bremyer and Aaron Bremyer discuss “The Loving Story.” the email stated that a 32-inch crimereports.com/agency/nd

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By GABRIELA MALESPIN presence of Shari’a in educa- International legal system. By CATHERINE OWERS Curse.’ News Writer tional systems and how reli- “Islamic law states feel slight- News Writer “From a musicological stand- gious principles have shaped ly uncomfortable with interna- point, it’s totally baffling because The relationship between state law. tional law,” Powell said. Acclaimed nonfiction au- you can’t really hear any of the Islamic law states and the in- She said the character of the Powell’s lecture highlighted thor and literary journalist John moves being made in that song ternational courts of justice is education system is particularly how International courts of jus- Jeremiah Sullivan spoke on that we associate with the blues one that international relations indicative of a given state being tice tend to misjudge Islamic Tuesday about his current re- and the early blues: the flatted scholars have attempted to un- an Islamic law state. law states and how little men- search into the origins of the notes and the A-A-B lyrical pat- derstand in order to promote “To me, if education in Islamic tion they give Islamic law. blues musical tradition in the tern and all those things you ex- more peaceful conflict resolu- law states is based very strongly “International courts rarely Hesburgh Center Auditorium. pect to hear when you turn on a tion, especially over the past on Shari’a, it means that the mention Islamic law,” she said. Sullivan said he was recent- blues station. This is obviously decade. country is more likely to be “When they do, it is mentioned ly captivated by a story that is totally different, and yet you have Emilia Powell, assistant pro- traditionally Islamic, because in a negative light.” “a very strange wormhole in someone who is there at the mo- fessor of Political Science, pre- education in schools is the main Powell said, though Islamic Indiana history.” ment, calling it the first blues sented her research in a lecture venue through which legal tra- law states are apprehensive “A couple years ago, I was song. So I wanted to understand titled “Islamic law states and ditions carry through,” she said. about international courts of doing some research on early that better.” the peaceful resolution of ter- Powell’s work centered on law, they are open to agree- African American newspapers, In attempting to better com- ritorial disputes,” which cov- historical analysis of Islamic ments when their legal system post-Civil War African American prehend this claim, Sullivan said ered both the characteristics of constitutions dating from 1945 is mentioned more positively. newspapers,” he said. “I came he went further back in history to Islamic law states and how they to the present. The research in- “Islamic law states are differ- across a very strange sentence research. accept decisions from interna- cluded analysis of over seventy ent from each other. You cannot — an immediately intriguing “It’s ended up being the most tional courts of law. constitutions and several quali- say that they all act in a certain sentence in an article from 1914. fascinating journey for me be- “There are many ways in tative in-depth interviews with way,” she said. “However, in in- It was especially intriguing for cause it turns out once you go which I try to capture how much Islamic law scholars about the ternational relations scholar- me because I have had a life-long back far enough into the 20th Islamic law is incorporated history and substance of law ship, what I often saw was ‘no, obsession with the blues.” century and even back into the in the official legal system [of and the Islamic legal system. all Islamic law states act the The sentence that interest- late 19th, everything you think Islamic states],” Powell said. With this data, she identified same.’” ed Sullivan was written by an you know about what the blues Powell defined an Islamic law over 25 countries where Islamic Powell said her research African American music critic is, and what’s happening in it, state as a “state whose official law or Shari’a is present, includ- aimed at helping people notice and stated “‘Mr. William Abel musically and even culturally, law system incorporates Islamic ing Egypt, Malaysia, and Qatar variation in Islamic law states … will sing the first blues song to a certain extent, just gets frac- or Shari’a principles.” among others. and contributing to strategies of entitled ‘Curses,’ by Mr. Paul tured,” he said. Powell said factors included Powell’s findings suggestconflict resolution. Dresser,’” he said. Sullivan said that etymological in categorizing a country as an Islamic law states that incor- “This research can help bring “Already, before we know any- dictionaries show that the term Islamic law state include ref- porated fewer principles from more peaceful conflict reso- thing about this sentence, some- “the blues” is extrapolated from erence to Shari’a — the moral international courts and pre- lution in Islamic law states,” thing very special is happening the expression “the blue devils.” code and religious law of Islam, sented more traditional ele- Powell said. here because you have someone “The ‘blue devils’ was to be reference to Holy Oath — the ments of Islamic law were who is speculating about the melancholy, especially morbidly method of faithfulness to Allah less likely to agree with or ac- Contact Gabriela Malespin at origins of the blues, even in a melancholy, Sullivan said. “It was required of public officials, the cept decisions made by the [email protected] somewhat lighthearted or off- a special kind of melancholy.” handed way, before those ques- In the post-Civil War era, Paid Advertisement tions are really being asked,” he Sullivan said, music emerged said. “There may be one or two from both black and white artists other people who had even taken that was overtly melancholy. enough interest in the music at “There is a period of time of that point to speculate where it about 20 years before you hear may have come from.” people calling a song ‘the blues.’ The origin of the blues style of And when you hear people talk music has always been debated, about ‘blue music,’ they’re very Sullivan said, with many schol- rarely referring to songs that we ars disagreeing about any given would think of as being in the answer. The song “Curses” was blues tradition,” he said. “For unfamiliar to Sullivan, though instance, a Tchaikovsky melo- he was aware of the composer, dy would be referred to as blue Paul Dresser. music.” “Dresser had a younger broth- Thus any song, with depress- er, whose name was Theodore ing subject matter could be Dreiser — Dresser changed the considered ‘blues music,’ said name to make it sound more Sullivan. Therefore, “The Curse,” American,” he said. “He ran away with its tragic overtones, could from home to join a medicine be considered a blues song. show, and he became a singer, “I felt like that sentence had a songwriter and a comedian. given me a new lens, so some of … Starting in the late 1880s and that confusion is cleared up, as to 1890s, he became the most pop- how the blues might have come ular songwriter in America.” into being as a distinct genre,” he The song, also known as “The said. Curse,” was inspired by a tragic After about 20 years, people in time in Dresser’s life. A time the medicine show world began when his child had died, his applying the descriptor blue mu- wife left him shortly afterward, sic more specifically to a certain he was addicted to opium and kind of songs, and what we’ve he was suffering from syphilis, traditionally known as the blues Sullivan said. came into being, Sullivan said. “It’s an upsetting piece of The lecture was sponsored music, even though it’s almost by the department of American comical at places because it’s so Studies, John W. Gallivan over the top,” he said. “It creates Program in Journalism, Ethics, its own problems, in trying to and Democracy and the Institute interpret that original sentence for Scholarship in the Liberal that calls this song the first blues Arts’ Henkels Lecture Series. song. A black writer and critic in Chicago in 1914 is saying that Contact Catherine Owers at that is the first blues song, ‘The [email protected] 4 The observer | wednesDAY, january 22, 2014 | ndsmcobserver.com NEWS

Film all the time and raise con- TEDx communication forum to work he applied Gestalt Principles to Continued from page 1 sciousness and awareness,” Continued from page 1 well is for everyone to participate quantify the aesthetic measure- he said. “To help people who fully, he said. “The internet, in ment of items, determining that unanimous vote made interra- struggle for a host of reasons “Media determines the lens my opinion, is like a democracy the aesthetic should represent cial marriage legal throughout — you know, issues of race, through which I view the world — it only really works well if all of a “bridge between form and the United States. sexuality, class, whatever it — what can be said, who can say the people contribute.” function.” Jamie Wagman, assis- may be.” it, how it can be said, who can tant professor of History and Dionne said she has noticed hear it,” Weninger, an engineer- José E. Lugo: “Quantifying Thomas J. White: “Tourette Gender and Women’s studies, strange reactions but little ing professor, said. Design Aesthetics: A Does the Talking” said even though the marriage animosity, when she and her He described a study he con- Multidisciplinary Story” was against Virginia law, it was husband interact with other ducted on reddit.com, an online When White started to speak, not unique. people. conversation host that demon- During his first internship, he warned the audience to ex- “In American history, every “People have been really strated the way content is ag- Lugo, an engineering graduate pect “something absolutely, kind of union that could have good about it for the most part. gregated and rated. Weninger’s student, worked for an auto- positively and completely differ- happened in American histo- We have people who stare oc- computer program, which up- motive company at its proving ent.” And he was right — in an ry, happened,” Wagman said. casionally, or thank us or say voted or downvoted the new- grounds. There he said he real- eloquent speech, White narrated “Black folks married white they voted for Obama, which est post every two minutes with ized, “There is this relationship his life as a Notre Dame student folks. Native Americans had I don’t know why that has to a 50-50 chance of each result, between form and function that with Tourette’s, a neurological relationships with black folks do with anything,” she said. demonstrated that if he up- is stressful, but I did not quite condition that he said “forces and white folks throughout “People will say odd things. voted something initially, the understand it.” His philosophy [him] into battle every single time. It’s strange how people will re- post is 20 percent more likely to at the time was that form always second of the day.” “So any kind of union that act to us.” appear on the front page, and if followed function, meaning to “I might lose that fight once you could imagine, did hap- The student group Sisters he downvoted something ini- him that “he’s going to save 10 or twice up here, so you’ve been pen. It was at specific mo- of Nefertiti sponsored the tially, it is 12 percent less likely pounds in the car and make it warned,” White said. ments in history in time these screening of “The Loving to appear on the front page. faster [and not] care if it looks Occasionally pausing to col- relationships began being Story.” Essentially, Weninger said, “One weird.” But then, he found prod- lect himself, White said his examined, when people felt quarter of 1 percent of viewers ucts with the same function but life, which “seems almost fake threatened.” Contact Alex Winegar at determine what the rest of them different form, which challenged Mildred Loving’s relation- [email protected] see.” The only way for this new his philosophy. So, Lugo said see TEDx PAGE 5 ship with the Civil Rights Movement intrigued Dionne Paid Advertisement Bremyer, professor of English. Loving did not have a strong political affiliation, and it be- came a more personal ques- tion for her, Bremyer said. “That is what is so interest- ing about a case like this, be- cause it is very personal who you love and decide to share your life with,” she said. “It didn’t necessarily make her a political figure, even though she does become one. It wasn’t necessarily about the politics so much as it was about real life. “And I think that what is interesting about civil rights cases is very often they are just about people wanting to live their lives a certain way and that has very little to do with the large-scale political ramifications.” Dionne Bremyer’s husband, Aaron Bremyer, director of the Writing Center, said Loving was nevertheless aware of what her and her husband’s efforts meant for the country more broadly. “She seemed to recognize or come to recognize this as something important,” Aaron said. “‘We just want to love each other and go about our lives, but this would also be good for other people.’ There’s some consciousness of the larger issues at stake.” The Bremyers, themselves an interracial couple, said they are fortunate that couples like the Lovings have gone before and that their families accept them fully, Aaron said. “We are very fortunate to have family,” he said. “It would be naive to act like we are not aware of other people’s reac- tions, because other people are aware of it and comment on it.” Aaron said his experience has been positive, which he tries to keep in the proper perspective. “I think I’ve had it pretty easy, so I am grateful for that but also try to be aware of that News ndsmcobserver.com | wednesDAY, january 22, 2014 | The Observer 5

TEDx Volunteering: Problems boson particle, also known as inspiration is not that hard to cre- of discovery,” she said. “We need Continued from page 4 Behind the Vision of the “God” particle, which repre- ate, and it’s pretty easy to relate spaces where we go in not even Service” sents the final piece in the puzzle to one another and see others as realizing the exuberance or joy because of its absurdity and its of the Standard Model of Particle our sisters and brothers when we we might find in what we’re serendipity,” helps him to remem- Kang, a sophomore, said she Physics. Still, Lannon said the learn to communicate,” he said. studying. And we certainly need ber that “each word is a celebra- previously had participated in Standard Model explains only 5 Markowski said rap is the spaces where relationships are tion, and each one has hope.” a service trip to a rural part of percent of the universe, while the mode of communication through privileged.” White said he is one of a rela- China. Though she found mean- other 95 percent is made of dark which he finds joy. tively small number of individuals ing in her trip, she said she was matter and dark energy. “When I say communication Michael Coppedge: with Tourette’s whose symptoms disheartened to learn her work This is a “really exciting time in it’s not just words that I’m de- “Varieties of Democracy: include both motor and verbal did not hold significant meaning participle physics because basi- manding,” he said. “It can be any- Global Standards, Local tics, including involuntary curs- for the people they purportedly cally everything has been proven thing you love, anything at all, Knowledge” ing, which he said makes his daily were there to serve. Her group, the wrong or is in the process of being anything that when you do it you life much more difficult. Still, he seventh team of well-intentioned proven wrong,” Lannon said. do it well and you stand tall and Coppedge, a political science said he focuses on viewing life as volunteers that taught the alpha- say that’s right I’m here, I’m good, professor currently leading an in- a “celebration of sorts.” bet to local children, completed Nitesh Chawla: “Big Data I’m unbelievable.” ternational research team on the Even in the most “absurd cir- a trip that was “the farthest thing for Common Good: The varieties of democracy, said de- cumstances, the most abysmally from service,” Kang said. Synergistic Effects of Christa Grace Watkins:“The mocracy is difficult to break down uncomfortable circumstances, a “It was not only worthless, but Wellness in Communities” Strength in Vulnerability: into finer distinctions. laugh can be had, a smile flashed,” damaging,” she said. “We took Healing Through “When you try to measure de- White said. “For a long time now, away local jobs, and we used Chawla, a computer science Portraiture” mocracy, you immediately run Tourette has done the talking for the orphans just to get ‘likes’ on professor and self-proclaimed into a concept problem and a me. … [This] peeled back the face Facebook. We weren’t looking at “dataologist,” argued that Watkins, a freshman, said she knowledge problem,” he said. of Tourette for one second — I, the bigger picture that involves Americans’ health and wellness was sexually assaulted in her “The concept problem is that peo- Thomas White, am doing the policy or culture. We weren’t aid- would improve if they tracked fourth week at Notre Dame and ple don’t agree on what democ- talking.” ing development. What we were data about their own personal has since used therapeutic pho- racy is. This is understandable doing was perpetuating the cycle lives, such as socioeconomic sta- tography to help her release ten- because democracy is an amal- Third Coast Percussion: of inequality.” tus and access to grocery stores sion and build trust again. gam of different philosophical “Never Compromise. Kang said she urges the one and recreational facilities. “[Photography] was a natural traditions that have been evolving Collaborate.” million Americans who volunteer Doctors could then notice choice for me because I grew up for 2,500 years. internationally every year to re- trends between personal habits loving photography, but there was “The knowledge problem is Third Coast Percussion, Notre member three principles: Service and certain diseases, he said. also another reason why it was that no one person knows enough Dame’s ensemble in residence is not a transaction, service does “What if my prescription when important that I made an effort to about the 200 or so countries in made up of David Skidmore, not mean saving the world and I left the physician’s office would regularly photograph,” Watkins the world to be able to rate them Robert Dillon, Peter Martin and service requires respect. just say … ‘I know you live in a said. “And this was that when I all well.” Sean Connors, performed part of neighborhood where you may was assaulted, there were people a percussion piece. Claire Fyrqvist: “Creating not have any access to [healthy present who were photographing Joel Ostdiek: “Music: A Skidmore said his favorite part Community Amid Urban fruits and vegetables]. Let me in- me while it happened.” Language We Can All of the song, which he plays on the Decline: A Study in centivize you. Go have a 50 per- Watkins shared some of the pic- Understand” clave, is completely drowned out Resurrection” cent discount on the fresh fruits tures she has taken in the last few by the rest of the group. and vegetables you may buy from months, including self-portraits. Ostdiek, a sophomore, said he “We realize that all of the clave A Program of Liberal Studies the grocery store. That may help “On days that I woke up and felt understood the power of music music that is happening is really major while at Notre Dame, you?’” Chawla said. like my body was tainted and for- as a universal language when he just background material to the Fyrqvist, class of 2005, said she Tracking personal data on a eign to me, I took pictures of my- taught children in Uganda last epic solo that Rob’s taking on the left Notre Dame “thinking that large scale could revolutionize self until it was familiarized again summer. IKEA spaghetti strainers, and my we can and should make big ges- the health care industry and im- to me,” she said. “It took taking “Music allowed me to land in clave rhythm, which is very in- tures that have a wide impact, prove Americans’ overall well be- these pictures and recognizing this country with which I had no teresting on its own, will never and that we have the capacity ing, he said. myself in them to begin to recon- prior experience and, from day be fully heard or fully understood to do anything — and in many “You can be empowered to take cile myself with my body.” one, connect,” he said. “Rather by any audience that we perform ways, we do.” After teaching at the right action,” Chawla said. than highlighting the differences for,” he said. a rural orphanage in Honduras, Marie Bourgeois: “Finding between us, this common ground This collaboration is good, she said she surprised herself by Michael Mesterharm: Your Visual Voice: How to allowed me to simply be in rela- however, because without it, the making her next home in South “Don’t Miss the Trees for Become an Empowered tionship. Because music is a lan- group’s four different opinions Bend among the homeless at the the Forest: Learning to Consumer” guage we can all understand.” could never be synthesized, he Catholic Worker house. Leverage (and Appreciate) said. “People in small communities Small Data” Bourgeois, professor of visual JR Reagan: “The Face of The group performed twice, with a collective, truthful vision communication design with a Innovation: What Does an once in the morning and once in can do anything,” Fyrqvist said. Mesterharm, a 2009 alumnus master’s in fine arts from Notre Innovator Look Like?” the afternoon. “You can do anything. I truly be- pursuing a master’s degree in Dame, said visual communica- lieve that.” nonprofit administration and tion is a powerful tool. Reagan, a principal at Deloitte & Carmen-Helena Tellez: No one illustrated this prin- working at the Mercy Home for Bourgeois said people con- Touche LLP and a guest lecturer at “Rituals, Perceptions and ciple more than Sheila McCarthy, Boys and Girls in Chicago, said tinuously engage in visual com- the Mendoza College of Business, the Music in Your Mind” a “radically out of the box, deeply small data could influence deci- munication when they dress or said innovation has no age limit. inspiring” woman Fyrqvist said sion-making for the better. organize their desk. Cassandra Lin, though in mid- Tellez, a professor of conduct- she became acquainted with Mesterharm said he charts “All of these choices make us dle school, started a program to ing, said, to her, music and scores through the Catholic Worker students’ homework completion art directors of our own lives,” she turn unused cooking oil into bio are a kind of sacred text in which house. McCarthy, Fyrqvist said, and class grades to see wheth- said, “proving that we are surpris- fuels to heat poor households in the composer has embedded a dreamt up a production of “Les er students are being served at ingly adept at communicating her neighborhood, Reagan said. message. In what she called the Misérables” involving a 60-per- school and whether staff mem- visually, yet the perception exists “For her it was all about a prob- “cultural wars of high and low son cast, crew and orchestra bers are mentoring the students that in order to articulate yourself lem. It was all about a passion,” styles,” however, the modern comprised of the Catholic Worker effectively. with images, you must have some he said. “It was all about, ‘What audience increasingly struggles community. To her, this and oth- “There’s not a single number in degree or accreditation.” could I do to look at this problem to connect with classical music, er pursuits of those at the house that [spreadsheet],” he said. “You differently?’” while many people believe popu- demonstrated that “people of don’t need to be a math person. Maria McKenna: On the opposite end of the lar music does not have the “nec- good will come into the story All you need to do is think system- “Connecting the Dots: spectrum, Elizabeth Huttinger essary transcendent discourse” as small but powerful agents of atically about how to set up your Caring Education, Joyful began a program late in life to de- for the concert hall. Still, she said resurrection.” life.” Learning and Human stroy a deadly parasite in Africa, she finds that truly transcendent Beyond the workplace, track- Integrity” Reagan said. music is defined by more than ing his emotions in spreadsheets “What we’ve found is [innova- that of one genre or another. Kevin Lannon: “Searching based on trigger factors has McKenna, senior associate di- tion] isn’t an age-based type of “The art in the music is what we for the Other 95% of the helped Mesterharm through dif- rector of the Education, Schooling indicator,” he said. “It doesn’t rely discover in it. The content is what Universe: True Stories From ficult personal times, he said. and Society minor, said educa- on a particular gender. It has no we contribute to it,” Tellez said. the Energy Frontier” tion should be a source of joy for socioeconomic bend to it. It relies Most important is that the au- Jake Markowski: “A Means students, rather than a source of more on the ‘who’ and the ‘what.’ dience participates actively, inter- Lannon, a professor of phys- of Communication” frustration. What are you passionate about acting with the ritual of the music ics, said the story behind the “We need spaces where there is and what are you willing to inno- in order to actively layer it with as- awarding of the 2013 Nobel Prize Markowski, a freshman, rapped difficult learning going on in lots vate for?” sociations, Tellez said. in Physics illustrates the limit- about his love of rap, a creative of different ways with lots of dif- less nature of academic discov- medium that helped him find his ferent people so that every child Contact Nicole Michels at Jingting Kang: “Foreign ery. The 2013 prize was awarded voice and passion. and young adult and grown-up [email protected] and Tori Aid and International for the discovery of the Higgs “I have a dream that over time gets to experience that moment Roeck at [email protected] 6 The observer | wednesDAY, january 22, 2014 | ndsmcobserver.com Inside Column Hitting the ground running A beautiful us were worth our while, in order Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and Jameson Ondrof to acclimatize ourselves with the Buckingham Palace, that I finally Viewpoint Columnist nightlife. realized I had arrived and that thing Therefore on Friday night, we London was mine to explore. “Seek and ye shall find.” went to an establishment which So I kept running, and soon Steph Wulz It’s a familiar quote from the was very Irish in it’s decoration, found myself in the famous Hyde Graphics Editor Bible and a phrase whose vari- yet was about as ethnically au- Park, which was abuzz with the ous current forms I’m intimately thentic as the food at Taco Bell. We activity of a weekend morning. Typography is a beautiful thing. familiar with, after 18 years of my followed it up on Saturday by vis- There were families out for a Alone, it is art. The technique ex- mother telling me to get up and iting a club which was almost an Sunday stroll, teenagers playing pands beyond the parameters of be- look for whatever object I had mis- exact replica of Michiana’s hottest soccer with their friends and even ing simply defined as an arrangement placed at the time and wanted her nightclub. Needless to say, I was an elderly couple snoozing away on of type to make language into a vis- to find for me. not impressed with the vaunted a sunny bench. There were street ible system. Rather, it is a collection Studying abroad is the opportu- London nightlife. food carts hawking their delica- of decisions that make words appear nity of a lifetime, plain and simple. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m cies, fisherman on the banks of a so simple that you do not think twice I’ve already been lucky enough to as big a fan of going out and hav- lake and birds flocking to people when reading them. Isolated, every study in Israel with the University ing a good time as anyone. But I feeding them crumbs. letterform is a beautiful creation and once before, and I know the friend- found myself wondering if those There, in Hyde Park, I finally symbol that works within its network. ships and memories that result two bars, which were extremely got a glimpse of the heartbeat of I can honestly say that I did not from these experiences are truly reminiscent of the South Bend the city I’m a part of for the next know much about what typography transformative and last a lifetime. social scene, were really the best three months. Seeing the mass of was or what it really meant, but I had A large majority of my favorite col- that London had to offer students humanity at Hyde Park sparked the always had a passion for the way let- lege memories thus far were made who have the cultural opportunity realization within me that London ters looked on a page. I remember strolling (or tripping) through of a lifetime in front of them over is a staggeringly big city which is going to restaurants and looking at the streets of Jerusalem or swim- the next 14 weeks. In other words, more diverse and dynamic than their menus asking myself why they ming in the Sea of Galilee over this I found myself wondering: What any other city in the world, and chose certain typefaces. I remember past summer. It was a time where do I want from my time abroad in that the vibrant present-day life of wondering why there were awkward I discovered new things about England? the city is wrapped up in the sto- gaps between letters on a billboard myself and the world around me; So on Sunday morning, I woke ried past of a town which has seen that made the words look wonky. I discoveries which only could’ve up fairly early and decided to the world’s greatest writers, scien- also remember spending lengths of come from placing myself outside embark on my favorite activity to tists, architects and leaders within time selecting just the right font for my comfort zone. Therefore, it was straighten my thoughts. I threw on its confines. my AIM away message. Remember with that image of study abroad a windbreaker, some shorts (yes, I want to get to know this city. those? which I set off a few days ago to my it’s warm enough here for that!) And I only have 14 weeks to ex- But here is a question you might be semester abroad in London. and sneakers and went for a run. plore it. wondering: What does it mean to se- The first few days were a jet- I had no clear idea as to where I Seek and ye shall find, indeed. lect the right one? How can a typeface lagged blur as the group was wanted to go, and that act of spon- be wrong? tossed from meeting to meet- taneity made me feel incredibly Jameson Ondrof is a junior The truth is, every typographic ing to get us orientated in a city relaxed as my feet took me across studying in the Mendoza College of choice you or a designer makes has an which is larger and more difficult the bridge from the South Bank Business. He can be reached at impact on what is being conveyed. to navigate than South Bend. Yet, into Westminster. Remarkably, [email protected] You will find Bodoni on the covers despite our exhaustion, we man- despite having been in the United The views expressed in this of fashion magazines, dramatically aged to brave our way into the Kingdom for a few days, it was column are those of the author mirroring the high fashion spreads city to try some bars that previous then, as I saw the sun gleaming and not necessarily those of The with its serifs and elegant lines. You study abroad students had told off of the world-famous profiles of Observer. will find Utopia all throughout The Observer as you read, heightening Editorial Cartoon the classic feel of a newspaper but also lending itself to easy legibility. These typefaces add emotion and a deeper meaning to what you read. Their grand history is revealed every time they are used. And yet, there are typefaces like Helvetica that are used everywhere because it is known to add little meaning and have the words speak for themselves. The thing that amuses me about typography is that when it is done right, you don’t tend to notice it. If your mind can seamlessly understand the words you read in a newspaper or billboard without an interruption in the spacing of the letters, then the designer did their job correctly. I have always loved typography. I love the structure a typeface holds, the system that it is in, the history that it has. I love the idea of receiv- ing a deeper story and meaning every time I read a word in a different type- face. Hopefully you’ll be able to no- tice the deeper meanings now, too. And for the sake of all design- ers, please don’t use Comic Sans or Papyrus.

Contact Steph Wulz at [email protected] The views expressed in the Inside Column are those of the author and not Submit a Letter to the Editor | Email [email protected] necessarily those of The Observer. The observer | wednesDAY, january 22, 2014 | ndsmcobserver.com 7 Where has accountability gone?

The Democratic White House, advertised that he would get to the however, is the Benghazi cover-up. Mark Gianfalla on the other hand, has continued bottom of the scandal and hold Anyone that denies it is exactly that Conservative Voices its lax standards of accountability someone accountable. Yet now, is suffering from celebrity brain- from Bill Clinton perjuring him- years after, a few members of the wash. Reports have indicated the Over break, we were all given a self related to adultery in the Oval ATF were just transferred to the president knew within hours that glimpse of something so rare these Office to President Obama turning justice department. If I got expelled the attack on the United States days that it could be compared to a a blind eye to the multiple scandals for cheating in Mendoza, I don’t embassy in Benghazi was not a solar eclipse. What am I speaking under his control. Who are we to think Dean Huang would ensure spontaneous demonstration, but a so reverently about? Accountability. look up to if the leader of the free I was able to study economics in terrorist attack. Yet after having re- I will be the first to admit that New world can’t lift a fraction of the fin- the College of Arts and Letters. ceived this information, President Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is not ger that Donald Trump lifts when It simply is not holding anyone Obama attempted to convince the my favorite Republican, but I have he says, “you’re fired.” accountable. American public that terrorism was to commend him on actually doing Let’s start with Fast and the The Internal Revenue Service not to blame. He even sent Susan something about blatant miscon- Furious: a gunrunning scandal that admitted last year they specifi- Rice on a morning talk show round duct by his staff. was originally designed to allow cally targeted conservative groups to ensure that his propaganda This rare glimpse into what used illegal straw buyers to buy weapons through “intensive scrutiny.” If the succeeded. to be commonplace should serve from licensed dealers in Arizona in IRS can’t even be objective than But America can smell BS faster as a reminder of how dissimilar the the hopes that they would be traced maybe the country has gone hay- than any country and it wasn’t long White House has been on this same back to the Mexican drug cartels. wire. Again, an investigation was until public outcry began. How topic. Obamacare, Benghazi, IRS, Instead of Border Patrol being able ordered, yet no criminal charges did the President react? He denied NSA, Fast and the Furious, the list to make some serious headway into were ever brought by the FBI, which it some more. Then changed his goes on, yet no concrete solutions arresting cartel members, the guns investigated. Again, Eric Holder and story. Then tried to promote Susan have been fostered by the presi- turned up at massive crime scenes President Obama denied knowledge Rice. This is the most outrageous dent. Kathleen Sibelius and Susan and bloodbaths both in Mexico and of what was going on and failed to scandal of all. An American ambas- Rice still enjoy their jobs, and the United States. U.S. Border Patrol hold anyone legally accountable. sador was killed in a terrorist attack Susan Rice was even appointed for agent Brian Terry was even killed by Similarly, the NSA spying scandal after having requested additional a promotion. This could easily be one of the guns involved in the pro- has seen no concrete, accountable security and yet nothing has come the president of scandals. Has the gram. Attorney General Eric Holder results. Obamacare’s disastrous of it since. No one has been held world gone haywire? demanded that Congress begin an rollout was chalked up to their best accountable, fired, reprimanded To contrast with the forgive-and- investigation, but after hearings effort and Kathleen Sibelius was — nothing. Where has the account- forget White House, New York City leaned towards senior officials be- never blamed. She even said “what- ability gone? voters held Anthony Weiner ac- ing involved, Holder started to re- ever” to a member of Congress countable for his sexting scandal fuse his cooperation. during a hearing and has retained Mark Gianfalla is a junior by burying him in the democratic Only after being threatened with her employment unscathed. We all studying finance and a resident of primary polls, General Petraeus contempt of Congress charges know the fate of the millions who Morrissey Manor. He can be reached stepped down after an adultery did he testify in seven hearings lost their plans after the president at [email protected] scandal and good old Richard Nixon where he denied there had been promised they would be able to The views expressed in this column stepped down as President of the any knowledge by senior offi- keep them. are those of the author and not United States after Watergate. cials. President Obama personally The monster of all scandals, necessarily those of The Observer.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Time for Muffet to switch teams

Fresh off an impressive victory over a perennial top-10 foe, the Irish an NCAA championship. Don’t bet on it. women’s basketball team continues its undefeated season and march to- With the two programs headed in opposite directions, it’s time for wards an unprecedented fourth straight Final Four. Irish coach Muffet Muffet to switch teams. Coach McGraw, please coach the men’s team. McGraw instills determination, unselfishness and consistency both in the We’re begging you. Please teach the men’s team toughness, grit, desire — regular and postseason, with Irish fans being treated to some of the best all of the characteristics demonstrated by your women every time they basketball in the country. take the floor. Your commitment to recruiting and postseason consistency If only we could say the same about the men’s program. Two years into a is second to none, and this is desperately needed on the other side of the 10-year contract extension, coach Mike Brey has his team on track for the Joyce Center. So what do you say? NIT with his yearly win at home against a top-10 team. I’m vividly aware of the excuses — lost his best player, can’t recruit blue chips to ND, lack of facilities, etc. One could argue the validity if it wasn’t Brey’s 14th season Andy Scott under the dome, as Irish fans have watched regional teams such as Butler, alumnus IU and Marquette surge in the postseason. Director of Athletics Jack Class of 2009 Swarbrick said at the time of the extension that he believed Brey could win Jan. 21 8 The observer | wednesDAY, january 22, 2014 | ndsmcobserver.com

former, NBC sitcom “Up All Night” went through extensive re-work- Matthew McMahon ing at the hands of the station’s higher-ups. Scene Writer The maligned show was repurposed many times, switching from being shot single-camera to multi-camera, abandoning its workplace Last week’s season five premiere episode of the FX animated com- setting for a behind-the-scenes looks at daytime television and losing edy “Archer” blew up the show’s central premise. Without discuss- the mother of the baby in the show that’s keeping the lead couple “Up ing any specific spoilers for those who have not seen it, the episode All Night” to begin with, all in hopes to save it from ratings hell. One refreshed the series by changing the entire environment in which the bizarre pitch, that unfortunately did not materialized, posed there be characters will exist. a portal to connect the single-cam and multi-cam worlds of the show, It also established a crazy, new storyline that will likely play out with which only the baby could see and interact. over the course of the season (you can visit The Observer’s new web- In a just as absurd — but actually seen through — shake-up, a lack site for weekly coverage of “Archer” the night of/morning after each of viewership and general lack of interest allowed CBS’s “’Til Death” episode airs). Many are labeling this move by show-creator Adam to attempt some of the most surreal plot points over the course of its Reed as a “reboot” for the series, and the show refers to the upcoming miracle fourth season. Knowing it stood no chance of a fifth season, string of episodes as “Archer Vice.” the show transformed from a traditional sitcom to a weird, post-mod- Similarly, this winter television season marks the return of ern experiment. Perhaps the strangest in which, secondary character “Community,” with once-fired, original creator Dan Harmon, who Doug becomes convinced that he is living in a sitcom; he correctly will deal with a “reboot” of his own. While it’s currently unknown argues, in a bit of meta genius from the show, that his wife has been how the shows will pro ceed — and if the concepts will work or not recast a number of times, he cannot actually curse, and the “cameras” — there is something inherently exciting, or at least intriguing, about all “cut away” before he can have sex. He winds up going to a therapy shake-ups of this kind, or any other, in already-developed TV series. clinic for like-minded individuals, led by ”Blossom” and “The Big You could point to any number of long-running shows — and even Bang Theory” star Mayim Bialik. a lot of shorter ones — that have had at least small arcs that upended So, what makes the idea of changing the premise of an already de- their regular dynamics. The Michael Scott Paper Company arc in the fined television show so reliably interesting? In the final two examples US version of “The Office” forced some of Dunder Mifflin’s key em- it’s fairly clear that much of the enjoyment comes from watching the ployees out of the office and into a delicate position of uncertainty — leftfield train wrecks of premise unfold. Something so unlikely is hap- and occurred at a pivotal point in the show’s fifth season. pening in these instances that it would be a shame to miss them, even Yet, whether or not they are executed well, the shake-ups can usu- when knowing the attempt at salvation won’t work. Here the audience ally reliably spark interest, or re-interest, in viewers. When “Two and is disjointed from emotional investment, though, tuning in purely to a Half Men” had to supplant Charlie Sheen’s Charlie Harper, how the marvel at the wild audaciousness of concept. Even a fan would have to writers would handle replacing the main character inspired much admit the “Two and a Half Men” season nine premiere, perhaps pre- speculation and transformed the season nine premiere into not just dictably, was farcical and phoned-in. another episode, but a must-watch television event. But what about the shows that “reboot” in more reasonable, con- Moves of this nature come about for several differing reasons and trolled manners? For the lengthy, child-to-teen geared series, such often occur in varying degrees of intensity. Like in the case of “Two as “That 70s Show” and “Boy Meets World,” the audience has grown and a Half Men,” cast members jumping ship plagued the affable up along with the characters — a slightly archaic sentiment today “That 70s Show” when both lead Topher Grace and regular Ashton — sharing experiences and creating emotional ties to the cast. A big Kutcher left to pursue movie careers. The final two seasons are oft enough shake-up can mirror a situation the viewer might experience; regarded poorly, but the sheer absurdity of character replacement or, at least, the viewer has become so invested in the show’s universe done always left me with some appreciation for the show over its last that they will genuinely be affected by the changes and uncertainty. two years. Likewise, on “House,” the show ably created a sense of stakes, re- In its fourth season, Fox’s medical drama “House” features a simi- invigorating what may have become stale or routine. While the audi- larly styled “reboot,” but was the result of more organic storytelling. ence is familiar with the remaining characters or setting, the “reboot” The first half of the season has Dr. Gregory House selecting a new gives the show fresh blood. Additionally, and more practically, “re- diagnostics team in a “Bachelor” or “Survivor” reality-show-aped boots” provide a second jumping-in point for new audience members competition. who have not tracked the show since the beginning. Those previ- Still, in other examples, a show adapts as its audience, and ac- ously acquainted reap the rewards of following the series’ change ups tors alike, mature through the series’ life. This includes “Boy Meets through, and newcomers get a logical point to join the action. World,” which began as family themed — with the classic 90s lesson So, maybe the source of excitement cannot be pinpointed to any learning at most episodes’ conclusions — and gradually became more one school of reasoning. Nevertheless, the innate appeal of the “re- of a teenaged “Friends” hangout sitcom once the characters attended boot” permeates all styles and forms of television, and excitement college. surely lies in not knowing exactly what might happen next. Then there are the less natural circumstances that might force a TV series into a “reboot” of sorts. Network pressure from executives can Contact Matthew McMahon at [email protected] become a major factor in an underperforming show — or in popular The views expressed in this column are those of the author and not shows the channel may be banking on to succeed. In the air of the necessarily those of The Observer.

EMILY HOFFMANN | The Observer The observer | wednesDAY, january 22, 2014 | ndsmcobserver.com 9

OUT IN

Iron Man / Guardians of the Galaxy Let’s face it, the superhero movie genre is oversaturated. Iron Man himself has already appeared in five Marvel films since 2008. G“ uardians of the Galaxy” will throw away the overused comic book hero formula. Instead, it incorporate ele- ments of the space opera genre while still retaining what makes these movies fun. Additionally, Bradley Cooper voices a genetically-engineered vermin known as “Rocket Raccoon” and Vin Diesel gives life to Groot, an extraterrestrial, sentient tree warrior, so you know this movie is going to be good.

Jimmy Kemper Scene Writer OUT IN January is an exciting time for writers. It gives us the opportunity to lament and bru- tally criticize everything that went wrong last year and give uninformed opinions about Lorde / Adele what we think is going to be big this upcoming year. At The Observer, we decided to do Lorde may still be near at the top of the charts, but Adele is preparing to release both in one article. Here’s Scene’s list for what’s in and what’s out at Notre Dame and the follow-up to 2011’s massively successful album “21.” Very few concrete details around the entertainment industry this upcoming semester: have emerged, but a host of talented artists and producers are reportedly working with her, including James Ford, William Orbit, Kid Harpoon, and so many others. Wiz Khalifa has also announced that Adele is collaborating with him on his new album, so chances are she is going to be all over the radio this year. OUT IN Breaking Bad / House of Cards “Breaking Bad” is over, so quit saying how awesome it is. Instead, you should catch up with “House of Cards” on Netflix, the most intense political drama series in recent OUT IN years. The second season will be released in its entirety Feb. 14. What better way to spend Valentine’s Day than binge-watching a TV show in your dimly lit dorm room all by your lonesome? Spending Saturdays at Football Games / Spending Saturdays at Alternative Athletic Events The football team’s victory in the Pinstripe Bowl represents an end to spend- ing your Saturdays at the Stadium packed in with 80,000 of your closest friends, OUT IN and an opportunity to check out all the other fun sporting affairs on campus. Just this weekend alone, the hockey, track and field, women’s basketball teams all have Adidas / Under Armour events on campus. These are all great programs and fun events to go to, and a nice With the athletic department’s announcement yesterday that Under Armour will be break from dorm parties. the official merchandiser of the Irish starting in July, campus style is going to change. No longer will Adidas’ logo grace every single article of clothing that you wear. Prepare Contact Jimmy Kemper at [email protected] instead to be surrounded by Under Armour’s proud sigil the next time you walk into the The views expressed in this column are those of the author and not necessarily those bookstore. of The Observer.

while searching “doors” for background info, that it is system for walking is perhaps the most elegant. It is sim- Patrick McManus bad luck to exit by a different door than you came in. ple in that it requires no modification to the building, but Scene Writer But that is exactly the solution to the problem in front difficult to achieve in that the entire community must of South Dining Hal. The doors on either extreme ought stand as one on this issue for the desired convenience to I’m going to the men’s room on the second floor of to be reserved for egress while the doors in the middle arise. O’Shaughnessy Hall. I extend my arm to push the door should be solely for entering. Some might argue that it is absurd to mandate a open but the door recedes before my hand makes con- I did not invent this system. Perhaps no one did. It specific way of using doors. If people cannot do such a tact. I think I must have somehow used The Force. As I’m seems to be that many students have spontaneously simple thing by themselves, what’s next? Will a particu- wondering whether I should use my newfound abilities realized the merits of the system. “It only makes sense, lar gait be prescribed? Or perhaps everyone will have for good or ill, my hand strikes the gentleman who had why would anyone leave through the middle doors? to wear hats. All the time, hats. But I think this concern opened the door from the other side. It was an awkward It is clearly a further distance for them than someone is misguided because this system of entering one set of situation, but there was no blame to be assigned. How angling themselves toward the inside coming from the doors and exiting through others is not a further abroga- could either of us have known? There is, however, a front of the building,” says junior and frequent diner, tion of individual liberties, but rather it represents the plague of awkward door encounters on campus that be Mike Temple. Yet other students remain either ignorant very heart of what it is to be in a society. By sacrificing a can easily remedied. or unmoved by the logic. Several diners who prefer to small bit of personal freedom, we can ensure the well be- The front of South Dining Hall has six sets of wooden remain anonymous told me they never really thought ing of our community. Well, we can ensure the welfare of double-doors. Unless you are tall enough and have the about which door they use or alternately, that they go in our community in this very trivial aspect of daily life. presence of mind to look through the small window, the door on the far right to be closer to the stairs. In this I invite all of you to join me on the door system. there is a great possibility of hitting someone with the way disaster is born. door as you open it. I’ve been hit by the door. I’ve hit peo- There are other solutions. Glass doors or a revolving Contact Patrick McManus at [email protected] ple with the door. I’ve seen it happen to others. door would allow people to avoid trying to use the one The views expressed in this column are those of the There is an old Irish superstition that I learned about port simultaneously from opposite directions. But a author and not necessarily those of The Observer.

EMILY HOFFMANN | The Observer 10 The observer | wednesDAY, january 22, 2014 | ndsmcobserver.com Classifieds

Sports Authority ncaa Men’s basketball Cold War on Ice: Spartans roll over Hoosiers

Associated Press lead, essentially sealing their and grabbed nine rebounds. Miracle revisited 18th win in 19 home games Appling, who appeared to play EAST LANSING, Mich — against Indiana. much of the game in pain, had medal. Gary Harris scored 20 of his The Spartans were miss- eight points on 2-of-10 shooting Sami Zuba World politics provided a 24 points in the second half, ing perhaps their best player, after averaging nearly 18 points Sports Writer dramatic setting for the game. helping No. 3 Michigan State Adreian Payne, for a fourth the previous seven games. The Cold War and the threat beat Indiana 71-66 on Tuesday straight game with a sprained Trice and Denzel Valentine Editor’s note: This is the of mutual assured destruc- night to remain unbeaten in right foot. both scored 10 points. third installment in a 10-part tion had shaken the world’s the Big Ten. The Hoosiers didn’t have a Indiana led 28-27 at halftime series discussing the best rivalry confidence in peace. At the The Spartans (18-1, 7-0) have key player, senior forward Will on an eighth lead change after in sports. In this installment, time, the U.S. was threatening won 11 straight games, extend- Sheehey, in the starting lineup seven ties in a sloppy, closely Sami Zuba argues for the to boycott the 1980 Summer ing their best one-loss start in a for the first time this season contested first half. Midway U.S.-Soviet Union. Join the Olympics in Moscow — which season in school history. after he injured an ankle in a through the first half, the discussion on Twitter by using it later did — after the Soviet The Hoosiers (12-7, 2-4) have home loss to Northwestern. teams had combined for more the #BestRivalry. invasion of Afghanistan in lost two straight and four of six. Austin Etherington started turnovers (10) than field goals 1979. Tensions would start to Michigan State went on a the first game of his career in (9). When the U.S. hockey team dissipate, thankfully, later in 10-2 run to take a 62-52 lead Sheehey’s place, giving the The Spartans started to play defeated the U.S.S.R. at the the decade and into the 1990s, with 4:29 left, but led by just team a second sophomore in a a little better in the second half, 1980 Olympics, the victory but the end was not quite near four points after Yogi Ferrell lineup with three freshmen. going on an 11-2 run to take a was so huge it was called “The during the Miracle game, so made a 3-pointer with 36 sec- Ferrell scored 14 of his 19 four-point lead in the middle of Miracle on Ice,” and Disney the rivalry was very real. onds left. Keith Appling made points in the second half. the half, but they couldn’t sus- even made a movie about it. The quality of a rivalry one of two free throws on Indiana’s Noah Vonleh had 13 tain success against a young Now that’s what I call a should be judged on its his- the ensuing possession and points and 13 rebounds. He and scrappy team. rivalry. tory, intensity and the signifi- Stanford Robinson’s runner was named Big Ten freshman Harris, who was recruited to It was a rivalry of inter- cance of its biggest moments. pulled the Hoosiers within of the week on Monday for the stay in state to play for Indiana, national proportions and it Although the U.S.-U.S.S.R. three points. second straight time and sixth scored a career-high 26 points gave the world one of the best rivalry ended with the col- Travis Trice made two free this season. to lead Michigan State to a 73- sporting moments in history lapse of the Soviet Union, it throws with 13.7 seconds left to Michigan State’s Branden 56 victory over the Hoosiers at those 1980 Olympics in still outstrips other sports give the Spartans a five-point Dawson scored 13 points last month. Lake Placid, N.Y. rivalries in each category. In case you haven’t seen Both countries had a history Paid Advertisement the movie “Miracle,” or your of strong athletic competition parents haven’t recounted the as well as a record of cultural game after telling you exactly rivalry, which gave any con- where they sat when they test between the two nations watched it, the U.S. brought unparalleled consequence. a team of college players History, check. against the mighty U.S.S.R., National pride was always who had won the last four at stake, and people watched Olympic hockey gold medals. these countries compete as The Soviet Union started win- though the outcome would ning hockey golds at the 1964 decide the political futures of Olympics and just would not their countries, particularly stop. The Soviets had experi- during the Miracle game. ence. They were bigger, stron- Intensity, check. ger and everyone thought The rivalry also produced they were better — the best. many significant sporting They defeated teams by moments, not just the Miracle lopsided scores, including on Ice. Track and field’s 16-0 and 17-4 routs of Japan “Golden Age” flourished in and the Netherlands, respec- large part because of the dual tively, in group play on their meet series that ran from way to the medal round. They 1958 through 1985 and pitted also knocked off talented the U.S. and U.S.S.R. against teams from Finland and one another in non-Olympic Canada, and people began to years. whisper words like “unbeat- In 1972, the two nations able.” The U.S., for its part, played one of the most con- defeated silver-medal-favorite troversial basketball games Czechoslovakia 7-3. in history. Clock adjustments The Americans were good. in the last three seconds of Were they great? No one the gold medal game gave the knew. Could they beat the Soviets three opportunities Soviet Union? Eh, probably to inbound the ball until they not. were finally able to score the But both countries made it winning layup. The U.S. lost to the medal round, and they a formal protest over the out- brought some history and come of the game and never natural rivalry with them. claimed its silver medals. The Cold War made medal- Significant moments, counting a matter of national check. pride: a small cultural tri- Thank goodness this ri- umph for the victor, but noth- valry and its accompanying ing would compare to the animosity no longer exist, but drama of that medal-round its status as one of the best match. of all time cannot be over- The Observer accepts classifieds every business day from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Notre Dame office, The young Americans de- looked. The drama remains 024 South Dining Hall. Deadline for next-day classifieds is 3 p.m. All classifieds must be prepaid. 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By ANDREW ROBINSON The Comets are led by ju- very well for us,” Henley said. Sports Writer nior center Stefanie Lang, who “I’m sure Olivet is going to fo- has dominated opponents this cus on her.” Coming off a much-needed season, putting up 21.8 points In the win against Albion, Paid Advertisement 67-64 overtime victory against per game and snagging 14.3 re- Paul contributed 21 points Albion on Saturday, Saint bounds per game. and 14 rebounds. Senior guard Mary’s will go on the road “She gives them a huge ad- Shanlynn Bias added 19 points Wednesday to face a formidable vantage on the inside,” Henley in the contest, bringing her to conference opponent in Olivet. said. “We need to take away a team-high season average of The Comets (14-2, 6-1 MIAA) all passing lanes that lead to 14.3 points per game. are riding a nine-game win- Lang.” Henley, however, repeatedly ning streak heading into the Lang’s presence in the paint stressed she is primarily con- matchup and are currently sec- is supplemented by a fast-pace cerned with the Belles’ defen- ond in the MIAA standings. The backcourt that consists of se- sive efforts. Belles (5-11, 3-4) are hoping to nior guards Chelsea Ciba and “Our approach hasn’t build off the momentum from Kelsey Campbell, who have av- changed much from game to Saturday’s win and bring the eraged 13.8 and 10.9 points per game — our focus has to be on streak to an end, Belles coach game, respectively, this sea- the defensive end of things,” Jennifer Henley said. son. Campbell also contributes she said. “We need to find a “I felt our Saturday game 9.3 assists per game, adding way to get more defensive stops against Albion showed a lot of her distributing ability to the ... and shut down points in the positives for our team,” Henley Comets’ versatile offense. paint.” said. “We had some great mo- “[Ciba and Campbell] are Their defensive preparation ments at both ends of the very good at attacking in the will certainly be tested by the court.” transition game,” Henley said, potent offense of the Comets, After Albion forced the game “We can’t let [them] get easy who average 75.3 points per into overtime, Saint Mary’s looks.” game and who out-rebound caught fire and went on an 8-0 Saint Mary’s is not lacking in their opponents by 12.7 re- run to begin the overtime peri- recent standout performers ei- bounds per game. od. More importantly, accord- ther — junior forward Ariana Saint Mary’s will travel to ing to Henley, the Belles were Paul was named the MIAA Olivet on Wednesday for a 7:30 able to make key stops on the Player of the Week after aver- p.m. tip-off. defensive end, which they will aging 18.0 points and 10.5 re- need to do in the game against bounds per game last week. Contact Andrew Robinson at Olivet. “Ariana has been playing [email protected]

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woMen’s swimming Bradford values role as teammate

By KIT LOUGHRAN really well, both in and out smile,” junior Emma Reaney she said. “Having just switched to Sports Writer of the water, which is my fa- said. “She has the strangest, Bradford specializes in the the ACC, our team wants to vorite part about the team,” most random and best sense breaststroke, but she is ex- hold our own and be a good Being part of a team goes Bradford said. of humor, and I love hav- tremely flexible in the races competitor,” Bradford said. hand in hand with being With such positive re- ing her as a teammate and a in which she competes. Bradford said she has high an athlete, and it’s no dif- lationships permeating roommate.” “I like to swim different hopes for the Irish as they ferent for Irish sophomore through the team, Bradford Bradford’s quirky sense of events, which helps to keep head toward the postseason. Genevieve Bradford. said a significant contribu- humor doesn’t just keep her me motivated and switch “The whole team has been “My favorite part about tor to an upbeat team dy- teammates laughing outside things up from time to working really hard this swimming is my team- namic is support. of the water. Her spunk also time,” Bradford said. year, and as we head into mates,” Bradford said. “We all wrote out both helps her teammates when Much like her humor, her our championship season, I Since Bradford started swimming and life goals they compete in the pool. ability to swim multiple think our hard work will pay swimming several years ago and posted them in our “She never takes herself events also helps the team. off,” she said. on a summer league team in locker room,” she said. or swimming too seriously, “She’s so versatile in the Bradford and the Irish take sunny Southern California, “Having our goals public to which is something that we water and really adds to our that determined mentality her teammates have contin- the team helps us support need on a team to keep us depth,” Reaney said. forward as they prepare for ued to enhance her experi- each other.” from getting in our heads,” Bradford eagerly looks to the Shamrock Invitational ence swimming, she said. But the benefit Bradford Reaney said. apply her versatility toward on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 at Rolfs Even after many years, and receives from interacting Even Bradford admits she the team’s efforts of accom- Aquatic Center. now as part of Notre Dame’s with her teammates isn’t likes to keep it light and re- plishing its goals on the sea- roster, Bradford still appre- one-way, she said. They laxed before each meet and son as the newest member of Contact Kit Loughran at ciates her teammates above need her, as well. race. the ACC. [email protected] all else. “Genevieve never fails to “I like to have fun and “Our team gets along make me and everyone else keep a positive mindset,” Paid Advertisement nhl | columbus 5, los angeles 3 Jackets win seventh straight

Associated Press 2 minutes of the second. history behind Rick Nash Umberger shadowed de- (289). COLUMBUS, Ohio — R.J. fenseman Drew Doughty and Then, in the final minute of Umberger scored twice to lead stole the puck from him along the period, Johansen took a the Columbus Blue Jackets to the short boards, then put up seeing-eye stretch pass from their franchise-record sev- what appeared to be an inno- rookie Ryan Murray and glided enth straight win, a 5-3 victory cent shot from a hard angle. past a defenseman to go high Tuesday night over the Los But Martin Jones, making his with a forehand to beat Jones. Angeles Kings. first start since Jan. 2, strug- It was Johansen’s 19th goal of Nathan Horton scored in gled picking it up and the puck the season. his 600th NHL game, Artem caromed off his glove and into Anisimov had a goal and an the net with 1:45 left in the Paid Advertisement assist and Ryan Johansen also period. scored for Columbus, with The Blue Jackets still weren’t James Wisniewski picking up done, however. two assists. Sergei Bobrovsky Anisimov won a puck battle moved to 8-0 in his past eight in the neutral zone and then starts with 26 saves. carried the puck down the left Jeff Carter, Dwight King and wing. On a rush, he sent a tape- Robyn Regehr had goals for the to-tape lead pass to Horton Kings, who have lost three in who lifted the puck high for his a row. Mike Richards had two third of the season with just assists. 15.6 seconds left for a 4-2 lead. The Blue Jackets have been The Blue Jackets had killed surging since getting Horton, off three first-period penalties who missed the first 40 games and escaped the first 20 min- after shoulder surgery, and utes with a 2-1 lead after fall- Bobrovsky, who sat out most ing behind early. of December with a strained The Kings scored at the 2:42 groin, back on the ice. mark when Trevor Lewis’ shot They’re 8-1-0 with Horton, from the right dot went off a big free-agent signing last Bobrovsky’s right leg pad to summer from Boston, in the King, who was charging the lineup. net through the high slot. He Down 2-1 after the first, the had an almost empty net for Kings tied it before the Blue his 11th of the season. Jackets scored twice in 89 sec- Columbus pulled even on onds late in the second to take the power play, where it has command. been particularly effective Carter, booed loudly every of late — scoring on 6 of its time he touched the puck, re- past 13 attempts with a man ceived a nice pass on a 3 on 1 advantage. break from Richards and re- After defenseman Jake corded his 20th goal at 8:39. Muzzin went to the box for Carter, who played an un- tripping, the Blue Jackets tied happy 39 games with the Blue it when Wisniewski’s hard slap Jackets in 2011-12 before being shot from the top of the left dealt to the Kings for defense- circle was redirected in the man Jack Johnson and a first- crease by Umberger at 12:47. round pick, has goals in his It was his 12th of the sea- past four games. son and his 114th as a Blue Each team came close Jacket, moving him past David to picking up goals before Vyborny into sole possession Columbus erupted in the final of second place in franchise Sports ndsmcobserver.com | wednesDAY, january 22, 2014 | The Observer 13

men’s swimming Please recycle The Observer. Williamson excels, ND-style

By MARY GREEN Williamson said. “What hap- also noticed I have an unnatu- Sports Writer pened when the cow tried to rally gifted ability to sweat, so jump over the barbed-wired they decided those two things John Williamson is what fence? It caused ‘udder’ de- combined made for the per- Paid Advertisement Irish coach Tim Welsh calls “a struction. That was terrible. fect setup for the nickname. great Notre Dame story.” I’m sorry I had to say that “It just stuck, and I’ve al- “If you look at Notre Dame, joke.” ways sort of liked it. I’ll accept we’re about faith; we’re about Williamson even earned his it most graciously. It’s all in family; we’re about excel- nickname, “Rain Man,” be- good fun, and it’s all a part of lence; we’re about helping cause of his uniqueness out- being on the team.” other people; we’re about side the pool. “Rain Man” has certainly achievement,” Welsh said. “It was actually originally helped his team since his ar- “He’s done all those things.” given to me the summer be- rival on campus almost three But there’s more to the ju- fore freshman year, and, in years ago and has only be- nior than his 13th-place fin- the weight room, they had come faster with each season. ish in the 200-yard butterfly these interns that were learn- “He’s done a lot of improv- at last year’s NCAA champi- ing to become weight instruc- ing here at Notre Dame, so onships and his All-American tors,” he said. “They noticed, he went from being pretty qualification in that event. first, how awkward, eccentric good to being an NCAA quali- For starters, he is quite the and weird, in a general man- fier last year,” Welsh said. “He jokester. ner of speaking, I was around keeps getting better, and he “I know way too many weights in general and people does it the right way. He’s dis- corny jokes for my own good,” even more generally. And they ciplined, conscientious, hard- working and thorough. … He Paid Advertisement wants to be challenged, and he wants to do his best.” Williamson said no achieve- ment was better than reaping the results of his hard work with his performance at the NCAA meet in Indianapolis last year. “Oh, man, it was great,” he said of his 13th-place finish. “I had it in my goals to make NCAAs and get into the top 16 and have an All-American title, but you set these goals, and you have your dreams and your expectations, and you kind of obsess yourself over them, and then real- ity comes and pushes those dreams out of the way and the work that goes with it. It’s hard to put words to it, be- cause it’s so entrenched in an emotional feeling you can’t really describe, but the best I can do is say it’s incredible and it’s great.” Away from the pool deck, Williamson said he concen- trates mainly on his studies as a major in civil engineering, a field he hopes to enter after graduation. “I’ve always had a certain infatuation with just creat- ing,” he said. “The principles that go behind civil engineer- ing have always interested me, with learning about them and understanding them and finding ways to work with them. It always sort of sat with me as something that would be fun to do and something I’d like.” Welsh said Williamson’s discipline in his school work is the same he has seen drive him to success in the pool. “He has earned and learned and grown here as an athlete, as a student and as a person, and his achievement has gone straight up,” Welsh said. “And he’s not done yet — there’s a lot of improvement left in him, and he’s excited to see it happen.”

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Seminoles hit nine straight dur- victory. rebounds — but shot just 12-of-29 “As disappointed as we are, M Basketball ing a stretch that lasted the final “I love my team,” Brey said. “I from the field. Sherman led the we’ve got to build on this be- Continued from page 16 five-plus minutes of the first half love our fearlessness. It looked way with six rebounds and add- cause this was something good and the first four minutes of the like we could have been down ed 10 points on 5-for-6 shooting, for us,” Brey said. “We had some bucket, slicing to the basket and second half. and out a couple times and we and Connaughton hauled in five young guys playing big minutes finishing the layup to tie the Florida State shot 58 percent came back and gave ourselves a boards of his own, but he made for us. Again, it’s crushing be- game at 74, only for Miller to from the field for the game and chance to win.” only one of his nine first-half cause you feel you’re going to get convert the game-winning score 50 percent from 3-point range. The Irish trailed by as many field goal attempts. Meanwhile, to overtime and have a chance the next trip down the court. Four Seminoles scored in double as 13 points in the first half but the Seminoles shot a sparkling in overtime. The Irish dug themselves figures, led by sophomore guard managed to trim the Seminole 16-of-25 — 64 percent — during “But we’ll build on it, and let’s double-digit deficits on mul- Aaron Thomas’ 20 points. lead to eight points, 41-33, head- the opening 20 minutes. see if we can win a road game tiple occasions as missed sec- But the Irish willed their way ing into the intermission. The Irish return to action Saturday.” ond-chance opportunities and back into striking distance, only Notre Dame was active on Saturday afternoon when they 3-pointers mounted, and Florida to leave northern Florida still the glass in the first half — the square off with Wake Forest in Contact Mike Monaco at State kept drilling shots. The searching for its first ACC road team corralled eight offensive Winston-Salem, N.C. [email protected]

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a poster of former Irish line- Athletics backer Michael Stonebreaker Continued from page 16 above his bed. “Looking at that every night, and respect the history of the going to college and waiting for University. We believe that less the phone to ring and the Irish is more, particularly in the ear- never called, I’m thrilled to be ly days. here today and to have that op- “Now, the look and the aes- portunity to be a part and to thetic of them is something wear the Notre Dame brand,” that will be pretty consistent, Plank said. and I don’t think anyone will be tweeting photos. We’re going Contact Matthew DeFranks at to stay pretty consistent in year [email protected] one to get things going.” Swarbrick said the University Paid Advertisement would dictate the appearance of the uniforms, referencing Auburn’s seemingly unchanged football uniforms since they partnered with Under Armour in 2006. “We will control the look and feel of the uniforms,” Swarbrick said. “We’re going to focus on how those uniforms enhance performance as much as we’re going to focus on what they look like.” Under Armour outfitted a mannequin in a possible Irish basketball uniform at Tuesday’s announcement but Plank said that design was simply a mock- up and not the final product. Plank said the same thing about a ceremonial football jersey he presented Swarbrick. Swarbrick said the Notre Dame athletes and coaches were very comfortable with Under Armour but the Irish would have to work through some sport-by-sport specifics. Plank, who played football at Maryland, said he grew up with DAILY ndsmcobserver.com | wednesDAY, january 22, 2014 | The Observer 15

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By MATTHEW DeFRANKS effective July 1, Swarbrick said, “We want Notre Dame, our Assistant Managing Editor with Under Armour replacing coaches and our student ath- adidas as Notre Dame’s apparel letes, to be an Under Armour Under Armour CEO Kevin supplier for all 26 varsity sports. laboratory, a proving ground for Plank grew up supporting Notre Dame’s agreement new technologies,” Swarbrick Notre Dame. Now, his company with adidas expires at the end of said. “We’re committed to help- does too. this school year. The Irish had ing them do that, and they’re Plank and Notre Dame been with adidas since 1997-98 committed to using us for that Director of Athletics Jack and signed a 10-year agreement purpose. Swarbrick officially announced with the German company in “Those four things were our Under Armour as the future 2005. Swarbrick said adidas focus throughout this process, outfitter of Irish athletics was a great partner to the Irish. and Under Armour hit every Tuesday morning, confirming “Our movement to a new one of them on the nose.” what was reported earlier this time, a new generation for Notre Plank said this moment was a winter. Dame athletics, is just that: fo- huge one for Under Armour, who The 10-year deal was the cused on the future,” Swarbrick also outfits Auburn, Maryland, largest in collegiate athlet- said. “It is not focused on the Northwestern, Boston College ics in terms of both cash and past or any shortcomings of it. and South Carolina. The com- merchandise, Swarbrick said. As I said, on the contrary, it has pany also recently added Navy He denied, however, disclosing been fantastic.” for the future. any specific details of the deal. Swarbrick said Notre Dame “This is a ‘pinch me’ moment Notre Dame also has the option has looked at four factors when for me without question,” Plank to acquire Under Armour stock determining the future of Irish said. “… Partnering with one as part of the agreement. athletics, including its tran- of the world’s most respected According to ESPN.com’s sition to the ACC and its ad- and admired universities, it’s Darren Rovell, sources told the justment to the new College really a game changing event website the deal is worth $90 Football Playoff: identity, re- for our company. It puts us on a million. sources, committed partners completely different level, and The deal will become and a competitive edge. frankly we are ready for that level.” Plank said Notre Dame had a lot of tradition but Under Armour was also looking forward to a new era for the University. “You know, this community, GRANT TOBIN | The Observer this school, this university has Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank presents Irish Director of Athletics Jack a championship pedigree sec- Swarbrick with a mock football jersey at a press conference Tuesday. ond to none that goes back to the 19th century, and our job is new era in the look and feel of Dame football uniform. to ensure that we uphold that the Fighting Irish brand.” “We’re not anticipating do- legacy and move it forward,” Under Armour would be ing anything unusual, crazy,” Plank said. “We’re also incred- employing “clean, bold and Plank said. “We need to honor ibly excited about the collabo- consistent looks,” Plank said, ration that’s going to lead to a including the iconic Notre see ATHLETICS PAGE 14 men’s basketball | florida state 76, nD 74 Florida State edges Notre Dame in final seconds

By MIKE MONACO chance to win that thing or get it Atkins then drilled a pair of Sports Editor into overtime,” Irish coach Mike 3-pointers. The Irish inched Brey said to UND.com. closer. Eric Atkins, Pat Connaughton Atkins finished with 24 “I thought in the second half and Garrick Sherman did just points, four rebounds and five we were scratching and clawing about everything in their power assists, while Sherman notched and getting stuff,” Brey said. to will Notre Dame to a victory. 21 points and 10 boards. And Florida State later pushed the The Irish (11-8, 2-4 ACC) over- on a night when his shot wasn’t lead to 10, but Atkins responded came poor shooting and missed falling, Connaughton hauled in by diving for loose balls and hit- opportunities in the first half, 10 rebounds. But Seminoles se- ting big shots — highlighted by burst back from a 10-point sec- nior guard Ian Miller finished a hitting a high-floating layup ond-half deficit and tied the tough shot in the lane with four over a Seminole double team to game with 34 seconds remain- seconds left and Florida State cut Florida State’s lead to 74-72 ing. But, microcosmic of Notre (13-5, 4-2) earned the victory. with 1:39 remaining. Dame’s night, Florida State “Give credit to Florida State,” “He was really a key for us,” made one big shot with four Brey said. “They made big shots Brey said of his senior captain. seconds remaining and, as time when they had to.” “I think he’s the best guard in expired, Atkins’s deep 3-pointer Atkins, in particular, pro- the league. … He’s our heart and came up short, as did the Irish, pelled the Irish back in the soul.” who fell to the Seminoles, 76-74, second half. The captain com- On Notre Dame’s next posses- on Tuesday night at the Donald pensated for an Irish turnover sion, Connaughton, who shot L. Tucker Center in Tallahassee, in the opening seconds by im- just 3-of-12 from the field, picked Fla. mediately stealing the ball back the right moment to get a crucial MICHAEL YU | The Observer “We’re disappointed because, near midcourt, and Notre Dame Irish senior guard Eric Atkins pushes toward the lane during Notre man, we thought we had a scored later in the possession. see M BASKETBALL PAGE 14 Dame’s 70-63 win over Virginia Tech on Sunday at Purcell Pavilion.