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V olume 50, Issue 74 | thursday, january 21, 2016 | ndsmcobserver.com Ireland program offers internship opportunities Wide-ranging internships grant students exposure to cultural and professional environment of Ireland

By EMMA BORNE Program last summer, said the N ews Writer program lasts for eight to 10 weeks and offers a wide variety M any Notre Dame students of internship opportunities for are all too familiar with the students. The program is made arduous search that is find- possible by the O’Connell House, ing a summer internship. With Notre Dame’s study abroad that experience in mind, Irish headquarters in Dublin. Internship Program offers stu- “It encompasses around 50 dents a unique and challenging internship opportunities in opportunity of not just an intern- various sectors from education ship experience but a chance to to finance to research to the live abroad in a country many on arts,” Ball said. “The program campus hold dear: Ireland. also incorporates, in addition Photo courtesy of Ciarán Pollard Senior Megan Ball, who par- Last summer, Notre Dame student interns immersed themselves in the culture and scenery of Ireland. The ticipated in the Irish Internship see IRELAND PAGE 4 O’Connell House intern program offers around 50 opportunities in a variety of industries.

2016 ELection Observer: David CampBell SMC launches Professor provides insight on hashtag campaign developments in primaries By STEPHANIE SNYDER much I love that blog and thought, N ews Writer ‘Why don’t we do something By JACK ROONEY Jack Rooney: Iowa caucuses David Campbell: This, of here?’” FitzMaurice said. M anaging Editor in less than two weeks and New course, is the $64,000 ques- S aint Mary’s initiated a new “Humans of New York” is a blog Hampshire votes about a week tion. Everything we know — social media campaign this started by photographer Brandon Editor’s Note: Throughout the after that. With voting now im- or thought we knew — about semester by implementing Stanton, according to its Facebook 2016 presidential campaign, presidential nominations has two new Instagram hashtags, The Observer will sit down been upended by Trump. Based #BellesOfSaintMarys and with Notre Dame experts to on past research, it would seem #SMCseniormoments. break down the election and its that he does not have a chance Junior communications ma- importance to students. In this — his supporters have a low jor Kate FitzMaurice, who is chair first installment, Managing likelihood of turning out, the a new Saint Mary’s media re- senior Editor Jack Rooney asks party establishment is against lations intern for Director

Political Science Department him and (it is easy to forget) he of Media Relations Gwen intern media relations David Campbell David Melissa Fitzpatrick Melissa Chair David Campbell about department of political science is actually not all that conser- the upcoming primaries minent and Donald Trump still vative. On the other hand, he page. Stanton goes around New and the biggest issues of the near the top of most Republican keeps defying expectations. I York to interview people on the campaign. polls, does he actually have a street and features these peoples’ shot at the nomination? see ELECTION PAGE 5 stories on his blog. junior “He finds and brings out in- teresting things about them,”

communications intern FitzMaurice said. Kate FitzMaurice Kate She thought a similar idea would Panel probes Islamophobia O’Brien, thought of the hastag be a fun way to bring campus to #BellesOfSaintMarys in order to life on social media, FitzMaurice By AIDAN LEWIS European countries, as well as “Opinions that you could get students involved with the said. N ews Writer possible solutions. not say out loud a few years College on social media. “I thought there are a lot of Maurizio Albahari, an as- ago abut Muslims — opinions O’Brien said she initiated the faces that you see and recognize A panel of international sistant professor of anthro- that would have sounded rac- campaign due to the past suc- on campus, but you don’t re- studies scholars discussed pology, said Islamophobia is ist — are allowed,” Albahari cess of another Instagram tag, ally know anything about them,” the rise of Islamophobia in nothing new, as the term itself said. #SMCsummerlearn. FitzMaurice said. Europe on Wednesday after- was created in the 1990s. Visiting assistant professor “Social media is one way ... to O’Brien said she quickly ap- noon at the Hesburgh Center “When the world is com- Aysegul Zeren said recent ter- give other students, prospective proved of FitzMaurice’s idea. for International Studies. pelled to coin a new term to rorist attacks are largely re- students, and parents an oppor- “I wouldn’t have come up, hon- The panel, which is spon- account for increasingly wide- sponsible for the recent rise in tunity to have a glimpse of what estly, with the ‘Humans of New sored by the Kroc Institute for spread bigotry, that is sad and Islamophobia. goes on here and what the student York’ idea on my own,” O’Brien International Peace Studies troubling,” Albahari said. “Today, the escalation of experience is,” O’Brien said. said. and the Nanovic Institute for However, Albahari said Islamophobia in Europe has FitzMaurice said her idea was “I need the younger perspective European Studies, examined Islamophobia now is worse an obvious link to the January inspired by the popular blog, — it’s very valuable.” reasons for the recent spike in than it has ever previously “Humans of New York.” anti-Muslim activity in several been in Europe. see ISLAM PAGE 5 “I was thinking about how see INSTAgram PAGE 4

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Spartz has been obsessed “We share what images new Student Union Secretary resigned from her position, stat- The Senate proceeded to dis- with what makes online of ourselves we want to for the remainder of the 2015- ing that her goals for the semes- cuss recent announcements content go viral. promote to our family and 2016 school year, and discuss re- ter come into conflict with the about future adjustments to Forbes recently named friends,” Spartz said. cent announcements regarding Student Union Constitution: housing, exchanging questions Spartz, a 2009 graduate of According to Spartz, typ- housing changes. “Election Committee members and giving feedback. Zahm Notre Dame, as one of its ically, this image aligns Student body president Bryan may not campaign for any ticket House Senator John Julien ad- “30 Under 30” in the me- with positive content and Ricketts nominated Raab for while holding this position.” dressed the rumors of removing dia category for his work uplifting stories. the position, citing her com- “One of the duties of Director common rooms from five-man as founder of Dose, a tech- Dose has received more mitment to the Green Dot ini- of Internal Affairs is to serve rooms, which are often used driven media company that than $30 million from in- tiative and “a safe and inclusive as a non-voting member of the as spaces for social gather- curates content based on vestors and has grown campus for all,” as a valuable Election Committee; therefore, ings, in order to accommodate detailed analytics and pre- into a substantial compa- addition to the administration. in respect of the duties of my overcrowding. dicts what stories will have ny with about 50 employ- Raab will take the place of for- position and the Constitution Julien and Keenan Hall success. ees, according to Crain’s mer secretary Sibonay Shewit, of the Undergraduate Student Senator Wilson Barrett raised Spartz said he started Chicago Business. Since its who is now student body Chief Body, I am formally resigning concern about the impacts such his entrepreneurial career inception, Spartz said his of Staff. my position on Cabinet in order actions would have on tight- as a young “Harry Potter” role and his priorities have “Mae’s communications will to pursue a position in the next knit dorm communities. Others fan who wanted to make a shifted. be an asset as she crafts the min- term of Student Government,” expressed concern about ef- “My work now involves utes for our various committees, stated Blais. fectively targeting overcrowd- much more time manage- but more importantly, she is in Members of Senate proceeded ing in dorms and the lack of ment and delegating,” it for the team, and values the to successfully vote on closing transparency in the announce- Spartz said. interpersonal relationships that the previous semester’s discus- ment of the temporary dorm ose At Notre Dame, Spartz D she is able to build wherever she sion of Diversity Council lead- movements. founder said he developed habits to goes,” Ricketts read from his let- ership in order to move forward Pangborn Hall is currently become a more disciplined

ter, addressing the Senate. with other agenda items. The planning an open house for the Spartz Emerson learner, including culti- “I trust she will ably lend her Diversity Council leadership residents of Walsh Hall, Badin vating a voracious reading skills to catalyze change on had chosen not to attend the Hall, and Morrissey Manor, website. MuggleNet quick- habit and completing tests behalf of the student body,” Senate meeting, according to according to Pangborn Hall ly found success, and it to improve his information Ricketts said. Nidia Ruelas, student body vice Senator Taylor Still. hooked him on concep- retention. Raab previously served on president. tualizing and using the “I promised myself I the Residential Life and Gender “We will be talking to Contact Justine Wang at mechanisms behind the would read one nonfiction Issues Committees, where her Diversity Council about moving [email protected] popularity of online con- book every day during col- tent to attract readers. lege in order to get a broad P aid Advertisement “The principles are still perspective,” Spartz said. the same, but Dose is sig- Spartz said college stu- nificantly more techno- dents interested in entre- logically advanced,” Spartz preneurship should read said of this particular widely. He recommends project. “The Lean Startup” by Spartz said the funda- Eric Ries and “80/20 Sales mental goal of his work is to and Marketing” by Perry evaluate what content has Marshall, in particular. the best potential to go vi- “You need to learn how to ral, a task aided by sophis- sell — everything is sales, ticated analytic tools that no matter what job you’re can pinpoint what makes in,” Spartz said. certain pieces of content These days, Spartz de- succeed and others fail. votes the first couple of He said Internet content is hours of his day to personal becoming increasingly de- development and learn- mocratized — good content ing, which involves a lot stands out and is rewarded of research, reading and by views and shares. writing. “Quality [of Internet con- “If you can discover how tent] is getting easier to to motivate yourself, then measure,” Spartz said. you can apply yourself,” he Spartz said while nega- said. tive Internet content that elicits anger may attract Contact JP Gschwind at some attention, the most [email protected]

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program was the immersion ex- to re-enter the U.S. with a new down, recognize our accom- I reland perience of living and working in perspective.” Instagram plishments, laugh a little and Cn o tinued from page 1 Ireland. Sarah Witt, a senior who also Cn o tinued from page 1 most importantly, remember “The best part of program is participated in the internship our final moments at Saint to valuable work experience, a certainly the opportunity to com- program last summer, said any- FitzMaurice said she hopes Mary’s.” cultural enrichment program pletely immerse yourself in the one can apply to the program. It the campaign promotes Both campaigns were made that exposes participants to all world of another culture,” Ball is not restricted by interest or ma- a sense of community for for the students, O’Brien said. aspects of Irish culture through said. “While studying abroad is a jor but simply to students looking students. “The students have this en- trips, and a professional develop- truly great experience, to live and to spend time getting to know “I hope that ergy that is truly what Saint ment series.” work in a city brings things into a Ireland and Irish culture, Witt #BellesOfSaintMarys further Mary’s is,” O’Brien said. Ciarán Pollard, intern coor- whole new perspective. said. promotes the sense of com- “It’s confident, it’s fun, it’s dinator for the program, said “You are a part of the hustle and Ball said the program is espe- munity we have here at Saint fresh. It really can be any- internship placements for 2016 bustle of a busy work day,” she cially helpful for students in the Mary’s,” FitzMaurice said. thing they want to be. include the Bank of Ireland, said. “The office culture differs, College of Arts and Letters, who “It gives us a chance to cel- “Who knows what we’ll find Abbey Theatre, Department of and the lifestyle of Irish work- often struggle the most with find- ebrate and be supportive of out as students start sharing Foreign Affairs-Press Section and ing persons is slightly different ing summer opportunities. each other’s unique talents their stories.” the Irish Cancer Society. than Americans, [and] experi- “It is rare to find great intern- and ideas.” Both interns said how en- Ball said her favorite part of the encing these things allows you ships in your particular field of Senior Melissa Fitzpatrick, joyable they find getting to study that are funded if you study who is also a media rela- know the Saint Mary’s student in the liberal arts,” Ball said. tions intern under O’Brien, body. “But the Irish Interns program came up with the hashtag “Honestly, it’s just so fun allows for a fully-funded oppor- #SMCseniormoments exclu- getting to know people,” tunity that is not only fabulous for sively for Saint Mary’s seniors. FitzMaurice said. career and educational develop- “It’s their bucket list of “I’ve loved interviewing ment, but is also super fun!” things they want to do before people and I hope that I can Witt said she encourages all they graduate, or their feel- bring that excitement to all of students to consider spending ings and thoughts about Saint Saint Mary’s through the so- their summer in Ireland. The Mary’s, or what Saint Mary’s cial media campaign.” deadline to apply for the program means to them,” FitzMaurice If anybody would like to be is Friday, Witt said. said. featured or knows somebody “This past summer was one of Fitzpatrick said her idea else who would, contact Kate the best experiences of my life,” was inspired by her feelings FitzMaurice at kfitzm01@ Witt said. “I strongly encourage about her final semester at saintmarys.edu to be featured you to apply. … You will have a Saint Mary’s. in #BellesOfSaintMarys, or wonderful summer going on ad- “There are so many emo- contact Melissa Fitzpatrick ventures across Ireland, gaining tions - excitement, fear, relief, at mfitzp01@saintmarys. work experience and making life- accomplishment - overall, it’s edu to be featured in long friendships.” bittersweet,” Fitzpatrick said. #SMCseniormoments. Photo courtesy of Ciarán Pollard “I want this social media Notre Dame students enjoy time off from their internships by hiking Contact Emma Borne campaign to give the se- Contact Stephanie Snyder at through Ireland’s scenic forests and countryside. [email protected] nior class a chance to slow it [email protected]

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“The reactions can vary from Zeren said. DC : At home, income in- I slam verbal and physical attacks to Research scholar of Islamic Election equality and the uneven per- Cn o tinued from page 1 negative stereotyping in the Studies and peace-building A. Cn o tinued from page 1 formance of the economy are media.” Rashied Omar said the war on sure to be top issues — that 2015 Charlie Hebdo shootings However, Albahari said terror has only exacerbated the would put his chances, how- is, by many indicators, the and the November attacks on European governments have Islamophobia problem. ever, at no better than 1 in 3. economy is booming, and yet Paris,” Zeren said. failed to provide any help to “The war on terrorism is not JR: For the Democrats, wages have stagnated. I am Zeren cited a Reuters report Muslims. helpful in ameliorating the root Hillary Clinton seems to be curious to see whether the as evidence of this disturb- “Muslims remain outside the causes that provide the fertile the consensus candidate Democratic nominee decides ground on which religious ex- within the party. Is there to make gun control a high tremism thrives,” Omar said. any way she doesn’t get the priority issue. In the past, “We can make an argument that Islam “On the contrary, it is generat- nomination? they have skirted this, but it is not the real danger, but fear from it ing conditions that favor extrem- DC: She is definitely the has recently become more sa- could be very dangerous for individuals, ism, thus rendering the task of odds-on favorite. While lient. Abroad, expect to hear communities and state.” eradicating Islamophobia ex- it is tempting to compare a lot of discussion about ISIS tremely difficult.” Sanders to Obama in 2008, and safeguarding Americans Aysegul Zeren In order to end the “vicious cy- when Obama was able to beat from terrorism. Historically, visiting assistant professor cle” Zeren described, Omar said Clinton in spite of her front- this would make the election people of different faiths and runner status, there are big like a combination of 2004 — ing increase of Islamophobia. domain of anti-racism legisla- cultures must set aside their dif- differences between them. a national security election According to the report, 400 hate tion in Europe,” Albahari said. ferences and attempt to under- For one thing, Clinton’s lead — and 2008, which was fo- crimes were committed against “This is applied for other racial stand each other. in endorsements among the cused more on the domestic Muslims in France in 2015, triple and religious minorities, but not “More efforts should be put Democratic establishment is economy. in to mutual and respectful dia- much greater this year than JR: More specific to a col- logue and interactions, so that in 2008. And Sanders is no lege campus like Notre “The challenge that global peace holds people of different cultures, of Obama. His difficulty attract- Dame, which issue do you for Muslims, Christians, Jews, people of different faiths and no faiths can ing support among minorities think should matter most to different faiths and people of no faith get to know each other beyond is a huge problem for him. college students this election is to work towards the building of more mere toleration,” Omar said. JR: The primary debates, cycle? In addition, an end to especially the Republican DC: I would pick two. First, welcoming environments as well as Islamophobia and terrorism in debates, seem to have gener- the inequality in the current inclusive cultures for immigrants.” Europe will only be achieved if ated more interest and atten- economic system is a press- A. Rashied Omar European citizens and govern- tion this campaign. Based ing issue, as it means that research scholar ments treat migrants and refu- on political science research, America is losing its tradi- Islamic studies gees more justly, Omar said. though, how much do the de- tional middle class. This af- “The challenge that glob- bates matter for candidates fects all of us. Second, the al peace holds for Muslims, and voters? environment should con- that of the previous year. for Muslims.” Christians, Jews, people of dif- DC: Debates are like pep tinue to be a concern, as it is Zeren said this rise in Zeren said this discrimina- ferent faiths and people of no rallies, as they can fire up for many millennials already. Islamophobia could continue to tion against Muslims has con- faith is to work towards the supporters. But they rarely While I do not expect the en- have some extremely negative tributed to the rising number of building of more welcoming en- change voters’ minds. vironment to be a top issue in consequences. terrorist attacks. vironments as well as inclusive JR: Moving beyond the up- the general election, this does “We can make an argument “This is a vicious cycle, with cultures for immigrants,” Omar coming primaries, in your not negate its importance for that Islam is not the real danger, policies causing marginaliza- said. research and opinion, which the rising generation. but fear from it could be very tion, and marginalization feed- issue or issues are set to play dangerous for individuals, com- ing terrorism, and terrorism Contact Aidan Lewis at the biggest role in the general Contact Jack Rooney at munities, and state,” Zeren said. igniting the Islamophobia,” [email protected] election? [email protected]

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and “The Danish Girl,” which bring to the forefront A four-way Jennifer Vosters the histories of oppressed minorities kept out of the B elleview spotlight. This is a great thing. So next, what about movies where the protagonist’s race, gender, ability race? L ast semester, my writing professor forbade us from and sexuality aren’t the focus of the conflict? Why using the word “relatable” to describe each other’s can’t we see more black superheroes, woman warriors work. I thought it was because the word was over- (wearing decent outfits, please), gay secret agents or Zach Klonsinski used, the same way I was forbidden to use the word wizards in wheelchairs? S ports Editor “skillz” in seventh grade (“You’ve got mad skillz!”). Boys, particularly white boys, are widely excused But, after thinking about it, it’s really the idea behind from engaging with stories focusing on girls or I ’m a history major, meaning if you ask me po- it that’s overused. Yet only in some contexts. people of color, while girls and people of color have litical questions dealing with the completely — or As consumers of words and stories in literature, little choice but to engage with stories about white mostly — dead, I can usually give you a rough an- film, art, music and theater, our relationship with boys. Think of popular franchises that have, unsur- swer that at least rhymes with part of the truth. The “relatability” is a difficult one, closely linked to our prisingly, also dominated the film industry: H“ arry most up-to-date information about this cycle of majority or minority status in American society. Potter,” “Percy Jackson,” “Spiderman,” “Superman,” campaigns, though? Not so much. Everyone wants — and deserves — to see characters “Batman,” “The Lord of the Rings” — all focus- Which is why this election still allows my imagi- with whom they can relate on a personal level. We ing primarily on white boys and men. “The Hunger nation to roam free over the possibility of some- want to see people who “feel” like us, what they look Games,” “The Chronicles of Narnia,” “Fifty Shades of thing that hasn’t happened for more than 100 years like and where they live and what they do. We want Grey,” “Divergent,” “Game of Thrones” — all focusing in the United States: a presidential election with to see our situations and identities validated through on white people. Where are the movies for Ursula Le four tickets. the arts. For children especially, this is an exception- Guin’s “Earthsea Cycle,” where the protagonists are The last time this happened was in 1912, when ally powerful role that books, movies, shows, songs mostly people of color? Where is the wide readership Woodrow Wilson (Democrat) won the presidency and art exist to fill. and subsequent film adaptations for Octavia Butler’s over Theodore Roosevelt (Progressive), William But on the flipside, some people have a lot more — a woman author of color — science fiction and fan- Taft (Republican) and Eugene Debs (Socialist). characters who look and live like them than others. tasy novels? The thing about 1912, however, is that Taft and Men, white people, thin people, normally abled peo- It’s not that “white dude” books and movies aren’t Debs combined garnered a whopping eight of the ple and young people. And while some roles require worthwhile for everyone (I’m a born-and-bred total 531 electoral votes. Well, more accurately, Taft a certain look or lifestyle, many roles that could re- Potterhead and a devoted Tolkien fan myself). The nabbed eight while Debs was completely shut out. ally be anybody are by default filled with people who point is: it’s important for underrepresented mi- In fact, 1860 was the last time the United States look very much the same and presumably come from norities — which includes women — to be more had a four-candidate race where at least three of similar backgrounds: usually male, usually white. represented so they too can ”relate” to popular and the candidates were competitive (meaning re- So what message is that sending? Prioritizing white academic culture, feel included, feel valued and see ceived at least 10 percent of the electoral votes.) people, straight people and men for most major char- themselves as part of the movement. It’s also im- Abraham Lincoln (59.4 percent) won the election acters reinforces divisions based on our differences, portant for “majorities” to not rely on relatability to over John Breckenridge (23.8), John Bell (12.9) and selecting who is more deserving of our support and judge the worth and value of a story. We who are used Stephen Douglas (4.0). understanding. Less urgently but also concerningly, to seeing ourselves projected on screens and book The only time in American history where four it also robs white or straight or male or all-of-the- covers don’t need to feel distanced by characters of candidates all won more than 10 percent of the above people from the invaluable experience of con- different races, genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities or electoral votes? 1824, when John Quincy Adams necting to popular characters that are different than orientations. To enjoy a story we don’t need to fully re- (32.2 percent) was elected over Andrew Jackson themselves. late to the protagonist, especially in terms of appear- (37.9), William Crawford (15.7) and Henry Clay Reading a book or watching a movie forces us to ance; we just need to sympathize with him or her. (14.2). And yes, Adams was elected despite losing empathize with the protagonist; it’s how we know That’s when stories are at their full power: when, both the electoral and popular vote to Jackson. whom to cheer for, and studies have shown that read- through them, we come to understand people who Look it up. ing fiction — that is, stories — increases our empathy. are different than us, without judgment, without dis- All of this can change in 2016, though. We liter- So if we’re always cheering for the attractive white tance, without distinction. We come to respect them ally have a chance to witness a historical cycle of guy, if we’re always learning to relate to him, when and to see them as the norm too, not just “us.” an already historical event. do we learn to relate to others? When can we identify Why? with characters of other genders, races, beliefs, and Jennifer Vosters is a senior living in Le Mans Hall. She As with perhaps too many questions nowadays, abilities? When can we put ourselves in their shoes? is an English major with minors in theatre and Italian. the answer traces back to one man: Donald Trump. Increasingly, people of color, women and LGBTQ She can be reached at [email protected] Well, and maybe a little Bernie Sanders, too. people have been gaining more representation in The views expressed in this column are those of the Here’s the thing: if the Republican Party doesn’t literature and films like S“ elma,” “Suffragette,” “Race” author and not necessarily those of The Observer. nominate Trump as its presidential candidate, he might just run as a third-party ticket. Quote of the day Actually, scratch that: why wouldn’t he, given what we’ve seen so far? So the Republican vote would be split between Trump and the party’s candidate, meaning an easy win for the Democratic nominee. “The world, unfortunately, rarely matches to our hopes and Except Sanders has absolutely nothing to lose by running on his own ticket either. consistently refuses to behave in a reasonable manner.” The man is 74 years old and will be 75 before this election finishes.H e’ll be 79 before the 2020 elec- tion, one where there’s an incumbent President he’d have to defeat, which rarely works out well for the challengers in politics. Stephen Jay Gould Sanders has a strong and loyal following and Paleontologist, evolutionary biologist and historian is gaining in the polls on Clinton, who hasn’t ex- actly seized the moment like party officials surely hoped. Combine that with a weakened Republican side, and this might just be perfect scenario for a guy like Sanders to ascend to the Oval Office. Like I said before, I’m no politician. I have no Follow us on Twitter @ObserverViewpnt horse in the race yet and still have a long way to go before I even think about betting on one. I just think it’d be one heck of a ride.

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silence and her prayer. She’s given up everything you’re old enough to marry when you’re old Christopher Damian else for them. So when she prays for me, she gives enough to be in love. This seems silly, and we’re I deas of a University me everything that she has. Everything is affixed left wondering whether we’d be better off with to a religious promise made at barely 25. the marriage arrangements of Thomas More’s This fall, a friend began her life as a Carmelite I suppose it’s easy to romanticize her life. I won- “Utopia,” in which a couple is presented naked nun. Becoming a cloistered nun is, in a way, like der if there are days that she regrets her decision, to each other prior to marriage. Those of Utopia choosing your death. Though she’s just reached as she’s holed up in the Carmel. I’m sure she won- “wondered at the folly of mankind in all other her mid-twenties, I may never see or hear from her ders what life is like outside, with the coffee shop countries; who, if they buy but an inferior horse, again. She can only receive visitors a year after her conversations and careers and her family. examine him all over and take off his trappings; entrance, six years after, and 25 and 50 after. In I have access to countless books, lectures, and yet a wife, on whom dependeth the happiness of between, time stops, and our last contact gives a courses, but I suspect that she has learned long be- the remainder of life, they take upon trust, regard- final imprint, our lasting memory of each other. fore me one of the greatest lessons of ancient phi- ing only her face, and leaving the rest of her body It’s hard to understand the life’s work of someone losophy: the things that truly exist are the things covered, where contagious and loathsome disor- who has chosen to close herself off from society. I that last. You love what you loved. I think often of ders may lie concealed.” Similar tests of “sexual have work to do everyday and constant cares and the promise that spouses make at their wedding: compatibility” and cohabitation mark the realism concerns. She lives in silence and prayer. to have and to hold for better, for worse, for richer, of contemporary life. And perhaps More’s Utopia, I made a small request of her when she joined, a for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do which prohibits divorce, is less honest than mod- prayer intention that was very important to me at us part. I wonder what this promise means after a ern life, which is aware that deformities can take the time. That intention now plays a different role couple divorces. The test of the promise, like the years to uncover. in my life, but for her it will always be the same. If I test of all promises, is life. The answer to whether I don’t think my friend the Carmelite is a realist, never see her again, her memory of me will always we meant what we said can only be the answer to in the modern sense. She fell in love and made a be bound up with that prayer. whether we mean what we said. choice. In a few years, she’ll make her final vows. In a way, that makes her more honest than me. That’s why I have two questions when my And setting aside all possibilities of future contin- She remembers me better than I remember myself. friends’ significant others say things like, “I love gencies, the vow takes the horse as it is. She focus- Earthly life can be fickle. As our circumstances you” or “I want to spend the rest of my life with es on eternity and prays for lasting things. change, we come up with all kinds of excuses for you.” I want to know whether that person has said forgetting the things that were once important to those things before and, if so, what those words Christopher Damian graduated from Notre Dame in us. We feel the weight of the world and the desire mean to them now. It’s a question of honesty, in- 2013 with a B.A. in philosophy. He is currently a Terrence to constantly pursue the novel, and the old falls tegrity and philosophy. Were they the simple vows J. Murphy Fellow at the University of St. Thomas, where aside as part of a past life. But that old thing that of a novice or solemn vows for a lifetime? And he is pursuing a J.D. and an M.A. in Catholic Studies. He I’ve given her will be always be present with her should you be bound by your folly when you meant can be reached at [email protected] prayers for me. the latter at the time and wished the former later? The views expressed in this column are those of the I hope I can love like her. All she has now is her A philosophy professor once remarked that author and not necessarily those of The Observer. E lbel for everyone

the land as a golf course. The proceeds are intended conducted by the Landscape and Human Health Rebecca O’Neil to “support other parks functions, as outlined in a Laboratory at the University of Illinois showed that G uest Columnist five-year, $36 million master plan,” the South Bend more green space is correlated to less domestic vio- Tribune reported Wednesday. This “master plan” lence in cities. In a city that struggles with crime, A fter living for three years on the Notre Dame- seems to take little interest in merely preserving the the commodification of such a space seems unfath- Saint Mary’s campuses with their manicured land it intends to maintain. omable. A study from the University of Sheffield, lawns, my un-adventured eyes hadn’t yet seen the What the city doesn’t realize about the South England found that “psychological benefits of wonders that the true South Bend has to offer. My Bend Parks and Recreation’s sacrificial lamb is greenspace increase with biodiversity.” move off campus senior year engendered apprecia- that Elbel is worth far more than what it is selling The for-profit ownership of Elbel will likely hin- tion for new kinds of green space as I found it: crab- for (which, by the way, isn’t even enough to run der public access and inhibit environmental ac- grass persevering through concrete, my house’s South Bend for a day). The environmental, social countability. While the public maintains access garden and overgrown empty lots. and educational value the park has certainly su- and a say in the park’s future, I urge students to Then, as director of a nonprofit dedicated to persedes any — but particularly, its estimated — visit Elbel, to make a leap for underclass-kind and facilitating urban youths’ engagement in the out- financial value. The park boasts rolling wetland, venture into South Bend — its urban areas and doors, my inclination to seek “green” became much state-endangered species and a skyline touched beyond. more intentional. Mentors from Notre Dame and by sycamore, beech, oak, dogwood and ash trees. I encourage constituents of Notre Dame and Saint Saint Mary’s took adolescents from the Robinson Before it was taken down, the Elbel Park’s website Mary’s who live on and off campus to engage. Those Community Learning Center and La Casa de claimed that the appeal of this 18-hole golf course who regard public access and ecological responsi- Amistad to Juday Creek to help researchers iden- “designed with the natural beauty of Mud Lake in bility as invaluable can tweet using the hashtags tify kinds of life there that may indicate the creek’s mind” was that it “blends perfectly with the sur- #IValueElbel or #DontPawnOurParksPete. If those toxicity. My nonprofit’s mission reflects the White rounding landscape of farm land, wooded areas reading are interested in dialogue with other resi- House’s youth initiative Every Kid in a Park. The and water.” The un-groomed wetland along the dents of South Bend as well as their representatives National Park Foundation is providing free passes park’s borders are federally owned and protected regarding the privatization of Elbel please attend a for 4th graders across the country through the 2015- by the Environmental Protection Agency. The land Common Council meeting Monday at 3:30 p.m. at 2016 school year. next to Mud Lake will not receive such preferential 227 West Jefferson Boulevard in South Bend. If you That said, it seems odd that the city of South Bend treatment without the intervention of South Bend’s are interested in other events surrounding this is- intends to sell 332 acres — a quarter of the city’s citizens. sue “like” Elbel for Everyone’s Facebook page. parkland — for $747,500. The buyers of Elbel Park The rebirth of South Bend that began under the Golf Course, who are most certainly developers, guidance of Mayor Pete Buttigieg will undoubt- Rebecca O’Neil is a 2015 graduate of Saint Mary’s will evade paying the additional half-million ($1.29 edly include more initiatives to beautify the region. College. She can be reached at [email protected] million in total) by delaying new home construc- Before the makeover continues, it is important The views expressed in this column are those of the tion on that property for five years and purchasing to revere the assets we already have. A study author and not necessarily those of The Observer.

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By JACK ROONEY the app when they are free to get a meal, chill, go out, it blew up.” Before the app took off at Notre Dame, Lau M anaging Editor study, get coffee or join in on a host of other activities. said students at the University of Georgia, University of Based on Notre Dame user feedback, you can now let Connecticut and Vanderbilt began using the app widely. L ife as an on-campus senior is great. I get all the ben- others know when you are “Down to Feve” and “Down Lau and Viswanathan said they still run the app from efits of living close to my classes, meetings and most es- to Mass.” their apartment by themselves. App users have the op- pecially the dining hall (not having to cook for yourself is When I spoke with Lau and Viswanathan over the tion to “Talk to Team DTL,” which directly connects them particularly clutch). Most of these benefits involve more phone Wednesday, the San Francisco-based friends said with the two founders on their personal cell phones, and sleep and less travel time, especially when the weather Notre Dame is one of the first places where they have the pair said they receive between 3,000 and 5,000 texts is as bitterly cold as it is now (full disclosure: If I lived off started integrating user responses. a day. campus, I probably just wouldn’t have gone to class this “We had a ton of people texting asking for Down To Some of my friends at Notre Dame Have criticized the week). Feve,” Viswanathan said. “At first we thought it was a joke app, saying it’s no different than a group text or that they Life as an on-campus senior is also awful. Living and after talking to a bunch of really friendly students we don’t understand the need for a whole app dedicated to on campus means I live farther away from a lot of my realized it was legit and added it.” the premise, but these critics appear to be in the minor- friends. And, as an adult, I have to endure one last year of Users can also makes lists of friends within the app ity. Lau and Viswanathan said within 10 to 12 hours of the parietals, and some on my fellow on-campus seniors may to notify only certain people when they are free. For in- app popping up at Notre Dame, 15 percent of the school very well sleep in a bunk bed as a 22-year-old. stance, I have an “on-campus friends” list I use when I am had downloaded it. And, although I do not have to cook for myself, I of- looking for friends to eat with at the dining hall. When “More than 15 percent of Notre Dame got it in less than ten end up eating alone in the dining hall because none users tap the button that they are down to lunch, dinner, a day. It was nuts,” Viswanathan said of the rapid spread of my on-campus friends are available and none of my chill, etc., other friends get a notification on their phone at Notre Dame, a growth that occurred despite the fact off-campus friends have meal plans. I don’t mind it too and can text back if they are interested in joining. that he and Viswanathan said they have not done any much, but I’ve missed being able to walk down the hall- And while thousands of users across the coun- marketing or promotion for the app anywhere. And while way and instantly find five people to eat lunch with. try and the world have downloaded the app, Lau and they said they don’t know exactly where the app will go But now there’s an app for that. Down to Lunch, or DTL Viswanathan said it began as a simple way for them to re- from here, they said they remain dedicated to interact- for short, exploded onto Notre Dame’s campus at the be- connect with friends in San Francisco, and provided an ing with users and incorporating their ideas into DTL. So, ginning of the semester. It’s the latest place the app has alternative to sending blast text messages to make plans Notre Dame DTL users, look out for a “Down to Club Hes” taken off since Stanford computer science grads Joe Lau with large groups. option coming soon. and Nikil Viswanathan developed it last May. “We had the idea one Sunday afternoon and just built it The app allows users to notify other friends who have for fun,” Viswanathan said. “It was just a side project until Contact Jack Rooney at [email protected]

By DAKOTA CONNELL-LEDWON execution. never die,” Urie growls in “Emperor’s New Clothes.” This S cene Writer The track was released as a single before the album re- is certainly true of Panic!, or maybe just Urie. The band lease, accompanied by a disturbing music video featur- has been around since 2004, when childhood friends P anic! At The Disco’s fifth studio album, D“ eath of a ing a half-naked Urie falling from “heaven” and sprouting Ryan Ross, Spencer Smith, Brent Wilson and Brendon Bachelor,” dropped Jan. 15, and it packs a punch. An in- wings, horns and a gargoyle-esque chin. Skeletons sing a Urie began recording demos. consistent punch, but a punch nonetheless. few verses in the background, because what would Panic! Urie is the only original band member remaining. In In an interview with Alt 98.7, vocalist Brendon Urie told at the Disco be without their tendency to tread the line fact, he’s the only person on the band’s official lineup. the station that the new album would be “this mix be- between weird and cheesy? He sings, plays lead guitar, bass guitar, keyboard, piano, tween Sinatra and Queen, if that makes any sense.” The song itself makes use of Urie’s incredible range in percussion and synthesizer — a one-man show definitely It doesn’t. There are certainly songs reminiscent of low, quiet verses and an aggressive, self-assured chorus. worthy of being called a legend. Despite the loss of his Sinatra, such as “Impossible Year” and the titular “Death At one point in the music video, Urie spreads his (literal) fellow band members, Urie has persevered: Panic! at the of a Bachelor,” but Queen’s influence —a s well as the op- wings and lets out a falsetto note so high you might won- Disco will be touring with Weezer this summer and they eratic rock present on Panic!’s previous albums — seems der if you’re in heaven after all. created an album with a few great songs. to be absent. The title track, “Death of a Bachelor,” showcases Urie’s “House of Memories” and “Golden Days” are both strong vocals as he channels Sinatra to both mourn and Contact Dakota Connell-Ledwon at bland and unremarkable, and Urie’s talent is wasted on celebrate the end of single life: “I’m walking the long road, [email protected] the sing-songy “Victorious.” While it’s an upbeat start watching the sky fall / The lace in your dress tangles my to the album, the chorus “Tonight we are victorious / neck, how do I live?” he croons. “Death of a Bachelor” Champagne pouring over us / All my friends were glori- The jazzy “Death of a Bachelor” is accompanied by an Panic! At The Disco ous / Tonight we are victorious” is trite. equally slick black and white music video where Urie ser- However, there are several standouts on the album enades an empty room with his falsetto. The video has Label: DCD2 / Fueled By Ramen that warrant a listen. over 5 million views. Panic!’s strength lies in their vaudeville-inspired The rest of the album includes “Crazy=Genius,” anoth- Reccomded If You Like: Paramore, Fall Out Boy spooky pop sound, furthered by Brendon Urie’s power- er throwback to Panic!’s jazz phase, and the melancholy Reccomended Track: “Emperor’s New Clothes” ful voice. This compelling combination is most evident “Impossible Year.” It’s not Panic!’s best, but it’s certainly in “Emperor’s New Clothes,” a chilling account that not their worst. embodies the lyrics, “I’m taking back the crown,” in its “Heroes always get remembered / But you know legends

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and thick, black beard is a complex man who repre- course of the film,N athan’s narcissistic disregard to- Jimmy Kemper sents the worst of what Silicon Valley has to offer. ward and belittling of Caleb slowly becomes more ap- S cene Writer By day, Nathan is a relentless figure who pushes parent and ultimately becomes his downfall. Caleb to probe his creation’s and his own humanity. By In the amazing, final, Frakenstein-esque sequence O scar Isaac deserved to be nominated for an night, he throws caution to the wind, abusively drink- after Caleb helps free Eva, Isaac’s Nathan is murdered Academy Award this year. And no, I’m not talking ing and slowly letting Caleb in on the secrets behind by his monster. Tellingly, Nathan’s reaction isn’t one about his work on the excellent new Star Wars movie Eva. And then he wakes up, works out, and starts the of anger but amazement. He’s proud of Eva’s capac- as Poe Dameron. I’m talking about his excellent acting process all over again. ity for manipulation and cunning; more importantly, in April’s “Ex Machina,” a riveting sci-fi film that takes He’s totally believable on every level – the embodi- he’s proud of himself for creating her. Even in his dying inspiration from the best the genre has to offer. ment of the swaggering, narcissistic tech billionaire. breaths, Nathan is still only concerned with his own “Ex Machina” tells the story of Caleb Smith Sarcastic, quick witted, charismatic and unbelievably achievement and intellect. (Domnhall Gleeson), a programmer who gets invited egotistical, Oscar Isaac’s Nathan captures and satirizes Oscar Isaac’s portrayal of tech billionaire Nathan on a week-long visit to the secluded estate of Nathan the titans who rule over Silicon Valley. was more subtle and nuanced than the other roles that Bateman (Oscar Isaac), the billionaire CEO of the Plus, he can dance. In the middle of this menacing make up the list of Best Supporting Actors this year, but software company that Caleb works for. Upon Caleb’s and moody film, we get something unexpected: the he absolutely nails the little traits that make this char- arrival, Nathan tasks him with giving a Turing test to now famous choreographed dance sequence. In this acter great. His alternately restrained and bold acting his latest breakthrough: a hyper-intelligent and incred- scene, Nathan and his assistant Kyoko break it down to forces viewers to question the titans of Silicon Valley ibly complex artificial intelligence namedE va (Alicia the grooves of “Get Down Saturday Night” set to some who have elevated humanity to supposedly godlike sta- Vikander). far-out disco lighting. Isaac seamlessly transitions from tus. He’s sharp, subtle and scary, and his performance As Caleb explores the extent of Eva’s ability to repli- dangerous drunk to disco master to relieve the tension certainly among the best that this year had to offer. cate human behavior, he also learns more of her mys- that had been escalating since the opening credits and terious and reclusive creator. Isaac’s Nathan is equal manages to unnerve Caleb in the process. Contact Jimmy Kemper at [email protected] parts charming and intimidating, just as determined Like the dance scene, all interactions between Caleb The views expressed in this column are those of the as he is reckless. Behind his thin-framed dad glasses and Nathan are engaging and intriguing. Over the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.

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to ESPN to get their esports Associated Press 23 points after a slow start a 19-foot jumper. There Marek Mazurek coverage in the same place for Chicago. Pau Gasol was was a neat pass from Shaun Sports Writer as they get coverage of their CHICAGO — Stephen a nonfactor with one point Livingston to Leandro traditional sports. And many Curry glanced at the “72” and the Bulls missed 19 of Barbosa for a reverse la- O ct. 13 of last year, I wrote more traditional sports fans banner hanging from the 20 3-pointers on the way yup that made it 41-20 a column that argued for a will check out ESPN’s cov- rafters during the morn- to their fifth loss in seven early in the second. There greater respect for esports in erage of esports just to see ing shootaround. A number games. was also a somewhat scary our culture. what the fuss is about. that for two decades seemed “It’s embarrassing,” Rose moment when the Bulls’ Thus, I was happy when Esports also fits in nicely unattainable just might be said. “We stopped commu- Aaron Brooks tripped Rose, ESPN recently included es- with ESPN’s fan-centered, in reach for the Warriors if nicating while we were out sending him into Curry as ports as part of its sports interactive content. League they keep playing this way. there. You could easily tell they raced out to defend a coverage. of Legends recently started a Curry scored 25 points, there was no communica- 3-point attempt from the Now, when you go to ESPN “fantasy” League Challenger and Golden State made it tion on both sides of the corner with 4:28 left in the there is an “esports” tab just Series (LCS) system that look easy again, beating ball. The only thing we can half. as there is one for the NFL, works much like the fantasy the Chicago Bulls 125-94 on do from it is learn.” Honoring Bach the NBA or any other “tradi- football most traditional Wednesday night. Strong Start The Bulls held a moment tional” sport. sports fans are familiar Curry tied a season high Two nights after they of silence before the game Setting aside the discus- with. with 11 of his team’s 38 as- pounded Cleveland in the for longtime NBA and col- sion of whether or not es- Esports is also highly sta- sists and grabbed seven arena where they captured lege coach John Bach, who ports should be considered tistically driven, something rebounds. the championship last died this week at age 91. sports in the traditional ESPN loves, and comes rife Klay Thompson added spring, the Warriors wasted The funeral was sense, ESPN made an incred- with offseason drama with 20 points. Harrison Barnes little time seizing control in Wednesday, and Hoiberg ibly smart move by choosing players changing teams scored 19, and the de- this one. and his staff attended as to cover esports. frequently. Additionally, fending champions sim- Playing in the shadows of well as Golden State coach For a traditional sports esports is divided by geo- ply outclassed Chicago that “72” banner, they con- Steve Kerr and assistant outlet like ESPN, esports graphic regions, which cre- after embarrassing LeBron tinued their assault on the Ron Adams. fans are the textbook defini- ates debates as to which James and the Cavaliers in mark. Bach’s defensive exper- tion of an untapped mar- region(s) are superior, much Cleveland on Monday night. Golden State was trailing tise as an assistant to Phil ket. Esports matches are like the conference system That’s two straight domi- by one midway through the Jackson helped the Bulls televised live on sites such in college football. All of this nant wins over two of the first quarter when a cutting win three NBA titles from as Twitch, and in South creates content for ESPN in Eastern Conference’s top Curry converted a three- 1991 to 1993. He was the Korea, League of Legends the form of fantasy cheat teams after losing at Detroit point play. Rose, who com- head coach of the Golden matches are shown on net- sheets, power rankings and and dropping two of three. mitted the foul, got subbed State Warriors from 1983-86 work television. Last year’s offseason updates. “Good teams bounce back out after a strong start. before joining the Bulls as League of Legends world However, the best part quick and we were able to And in a flash, the Warriors an assistant. championship between of ESPN’s decision to cover do that,” Curry said. “It says broke this one open. Tip-ins Samsung White and Royal esports is the look of dumb- a lot about our resiliency.” They were up 34-18 going Warriors: Green said he Gaming drew 27 million founded disgust that graced The Warriors are more into the second and led by was fine after taking a shot viewers worldwide. For com- sports broadcaster Colin than just a good team. as many as 21 before head- to the face from Chicago’s parison, only 23.5 million Cowherd’s face when he They’re a team that set a ing to the locker room with Taj Gibson early in the third tuned in for Game 7 of the heard the news. For those league record with a 24-0 a 63-44 cushion. quarter. He returned to the 2014 World Series between new to the subject, Cowherd start. And they’re a team Curry had 15 points and game in the fourth the San Francisco Giants said that if he were ever that could challenge the seven assists in the half. Bulls: Coach Fred Hoiberg and the Kansas City Royals forced to cover esports, he single-season mark of 72 Barnes scored 11 and the said C Joakim Noah is “in and 18 million watched the would quit. Cowherd is no wins set by the 1995-96 Warriors simply put on a great spirits” after hav- San Antonio Spurs topple longer with ESPN so he can- Bulls. clinic in ball movement that ing what could be season- the Miami Heat in the NBA not quit the network, but it “I feel like we kind of have led to 30 points in the paint. ending surgery to repair Finals. would have been enjoyable that chip back on our shoul- Rose scored 21 for his dislocated left shoulder Where did I find that sta- to see closed-minded people ders,” Draymond Green Chicago, but the rest of the on Tuesday. He said Noah tistic? ESPN. like him when arguably the said. “It kind of fell off a team combined for just 23 hopes to rejoin the team The 2013 world champion- most influential sports net- little bit.” points in the half. The num- this weekend, although he ships sold out the Staples work in the U.S. decided it The Warriors built a big bers barely describe how is not sure when and where Center in Los Angeles, and would move into the 21st lead in the first quarter and one-sided this was. he will rehab. Cornhuskers the number of esports play- century and cover a sport never were threatened af- There were comical mo- a 68-62 lead. ers is steadily growing. that deserves coverage. ter that, improving their ments like when Chicago’s Up Next According to the creator I commend ESPN for its league-best road record to E’Twaun Moore crashed to Warriors: Host Indiana on of League of Legends, Riot decision to cover esports. It 20-4. the floor in the first quar- Friday. 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ND Women’s tennis NCAAM | NEBRASKA 72, MICHIGAN STATE 71 Irish prepare for Michigan State loses ITA tournament third consecutive game

By Michael Ivey competition for the Irish. Associated Press one more shot to win for a minute. Midway through the Sports Writer Louderback said he be- second straight game. The second half, he had his right lieves finishing the first EAST LANSING, Mich. — senior guard didn’t connect hip stretched on the side- N otre Dame travels to match allows his team to fo- Shavon Shields scored 28 on a jumper to that could’ve line before going back in the the ITA Kickoff Weekend cus on the future. points, playing through hip given Michigan State a win game slightly hobbled. The Tournament at Greenwood “I think getting the first pain, and Denzel Valentine Sunday at Wisconsin. next time Nebraska had the Tennis Center in Stillwater, match jitters out of the way missed a shot just before the Valentine finished with 24 ball, he scored a three-play Oklahoma, this weekend will help us as we prepare buzzer to allow Nebraska to points, six rebounds and six play on a driving layup and to continue early-season for this upcoming weekend,” hold on for a 72-71 win over assists. Deyonta Davis had free throw to put Nebraska action. Louderback said. “I was very No. 11 Michigan State on 13 points and seven points ahead 64-56 with eight-plus The Irish play the home happy with our doubles, and Wednesday night. for the Spartans, who made minutes left. Shields left the team, 12th-ranked Oklahoma the way we handled our ser- The Cornhuskers (12- just 42 percent of their shots game again, briefly, to get State, on Saturday and vice games. We didn’t lose 8, 4-3 Big Ten) have won and let Nebraska make half his hip stretched before go- then either 26th-ranked our serve in any of the dou- four straight, three on the of it attempts. ing back on the court. Northwestern or Arizona bles, which is such a key in road. They’ve also won Nebraska’s Glynn Watson Michigan State: The State on Sunday. Irish head winning the doubles point.” three straight against the scored 13 and Tai Webster Spartans are struggling in coach Jay Louderback said he Oklahoma State comes Spartans. had 10 points and missed part because Bryn Forbes expects the competition at into the tournament with a Michigan State (17-4, 3-4) a free throw with four sec- has lost his shooting touch, the upcoming tournament to 3-0 record which includes has lost three straight and onds left that gave the especially at home. He was be tough. wins over Adeline Christian, suddenly looks nothing like Spartans an opportunity to 1 of 8 against Nebraska and “Oklahoma State has a very Oral Roberts and Wyoming. the top-ranked team it was avoid another loss, but they scored three points, one strong singles lineup so we Northwestern’s last event was earlier in the season. couldn’t make the most of home game after going 0 need to be ready to play great a dual-meet that included Shields, who left the game the opportunity. for 5 and scoring just two singles. I feel like our doubles wins over players from 15th- with a hip injury in the first Tip-ins points in a 17-point loss to combinations are very good ranked Alabama and No. 22 half and came back to play Nebraska: The Iowa. Forbes had a chance so we will focus on our sin- TCU. Arizona State enters the after halftime, made a shot Cornhuskers got some rela- to pull Michigan State gles,” Louderback said. Kickoff Weekend after par- to put Nebraska ahead by tively good news at halftime within a point, but missed The Irish got their spring ticipating in their first spring eight points with 2:31 left. when Shields was cleared an open 3-pointer with just season started Tuesday night meet of the season, the Palm The Spartans pulled to return to the game. The less than three minutes left. with a dominating 7-0 win Springs Invite, last Friday. within two with 45.8 sec- senior forward hurt his hip Shields made a shot on the over Western Michigan at Louderback reiterated that onds to go when Eron Harris with four-plus minutes left ensuing possession to give Eck Tennis Pavilion. The the opponents his team faces connected on a 3-pointer. in the first half, and had to the Cornhuskers a 68-62 Irish won all matches in the this weekend are going to be Shields made a floater over be helped off the court as lead. event as junior Mary Closs, prepared for the Irish, and Valentine on the ensu- he kept weight off his right Nebraska hosts Michigan sophomore Allison Miller, his team needs to be pre- ing possession. Valentine’s foot. Shields showed he was on Saturday. senior Quinn Gleason, se- pared for them. 3-pointer with 5.2 seconds healthy in the second half, No. 11 Michigan State nior Julie Vrabel and sopho- “All three teams are very left cut the deficit to one making a pair of go-ahead hosts No. 7 Maryland on more Brooke Broda won their good teams that don’t beat point, but he couldn’t make baskets in the opening Saturday night. singles matches in straight- themselves so we have to sets. Junior Monica Robinson look to be aggressive and fin- P aid Advertisement won her match in three sets. ish points and not wait for The doubles teams of Broda/ them to miss.” Miller, Closs/Fennelly and Gleason/Robinson picked Contact Michael Ivey at up wins in the doubles [email protected]

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Fencing Notre Dame prepares for road trip

By BEN PADANILAM we hit the road and face the said this weekend will be who have taken the year off starters and reserves com- Sports Writer toughest competition of the a measuring stick for his to train for the Olympics, pete this past weekend, year.” teams as they work to- he said. It is a test the team Kvaratskhelia said the final N otre Dame travels The two duels will fea- wards their goal of an NCAA has not truly faced up to this lineups are far from set in to Queens, New York, to ture five of the current top- championship. point in the year. stone, as the members of the take the strip in the St. eight teams on the women’s “This is usually a state- “This year is really special team will continue to fight John’s Duels and the NYU side and six of the current ment competition,” for us and unusual for us be- for their spots in the final Invitational on Saturday and top-seven teams on the Kvaratskhelia said. “Usually, cause it is an Olympic year,” lineup that goes to the NCAA Sunday, respectively. men’s side according to the the teams that perform well Kvaratskhelia said. “Three Midwest regional qualifier This past weekend, the No. CollegeFencing360.com at those two duel meets end of our top athletes, potential over the next few weeks. 1 women’s (5-0) and No. 2 Coaches’ Poll. up in a very desirable spot at NCAA winners, are taking “I think it’s always a tin- men’s (4-1) squads hosted At the St. John’s Duels the [NCAA championships]. the year off to train for Rio. kering until we get to the five varsity teams and nine on Saturday, the Irish face So we’re going to gauge, at We’re going to miss them a end,” Kvaratskhelia said. club teams in the DeCicco St. John’s, Penn State, the end of this tournament, lot, and having that caliber “We have a lot of talented Duels. Both teams swept the Ohio State, Harvard and where we are at and what ad- of athletes absent will have athletes, and they’re trying strip in a weekend that saw Columbia, the defending justments we have to make an effect on us, but our re- to find a place on the team starters and reserves com- men’s and women’s na- to get to the top at the end of cruiting classes have been to qualify and get a foothold pete for the Irish. tional champions. Then, the season.” good and our returning ath- on the squad that will go to “It’s like restarting the en- on Sunday, NYU and Yale Additionally, the duels will letes are strong, so we are the regional qualifiers.” gine,” Irish head coach Gia replace Harvard and Penn also allow Kvaratskhelia to hopeful that we will live up Kvaratskhelia said there Kvaratskhelia said. “I felt State in the field. see how the team handles to the expectations of our will be a few athletes he will like we needed to get togeth- Given the strength of the top competition without fans.” be following closely to see er as a cohesive unit before competition, Kvaratskhelia several of its best fencers, After watching both where they are at this point in the season and how they P aid Advertisement react to the competition. “We have a defending NCAA champion, [sopho- more sabreuse] Francesca Russo, who is a second-year starter for our women’s team,” Kvaratskhelia said. “A few freshmen too: [sa- breuse] Tara Hassett, [men’s foilist] Axel Kiefer, [women’s foilist] Sabrina Massialas, and [men’s epeeist] Dylan French. Those are a few heavily recruited athletes who are promising fencers for us. It will be good to see how the freshman react.” The Irish will begin with the St. John’s Duels on Saturday before finishing the weekend with the NYU Invitational on Sunday. Both duels will take place at St. John’s Arena in Queens, New York. Champaign, Illinois.

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where we’ve been improving the M Bball W Bball most. Cn o tinued from page 16 Cn o tinued from page 16 ‘We’ve got to shoot the ball well. I think that’s important if [the open man. ... I’m a point guard, having lost to No. 5 Maryland, No. Orange] play zone, and then we’ve so just trying to create, whether 8 Arizona State and Tennessee. got to handle the press. They are it’s for myself or somebody else.” Despite that, the Orange are the two big keys. Rebounding Jackson hit another layup with still a very difficult matchup on is always a factor for us. That is 2:06 to play, but Hokies redshirt paper for the Irish. In particular, something that we’re just not that junior forward Zach LeDay an- the Orange defense combines good at right now and we need to swered with two free throws to press and zone defense to force get better at.” cut the lead back to one. turnovers at a high rate, as they McGraw said sophomore for- The advantage grew to four have gotten opponents to give up ward Kathryn Westbeld will be — Notre Dame’s largest lead of the basketball more than 25 times an important player for the Irish the night — when Zach Auguste, a game. on Thursday, as the team will lean the senior forward, drove the “They have got some great on her to make smart decisions lane for a vicious dunk, put- players — [senior guard] Brianna in the high post and facilitate of- ting the Irish up 81-77 with 1:38 Butler [and redshirt junior guard] fense against the zone. left. Brey praised the leadership Brittney Sykes are two of the best “I think [Kathryn’s] a big factor of Auguste, who finished with that have come through and re- for us because she has the ball a 22 points and a career-high 15 ally built the program,” McGraw lot at the high post, so she’s got to rebounds. said. “I think [Orange head coach make a lot of decisions, and she’s “I really have liked how he’s Quentin Hillsman] has done a making really good decisions led,” Brey said. “He has taken good job in who he’s recruited right now. She finally got out to responsibility to kinda talk to and how they’re playing. They the 3-point line and made a shot guys. He was great at halftime, play to their strengths, and they [against Tennessee], which is and it was a frustrating halftime. play well defensively, and I think something she’s been working on And he was great throughout the that they’re going to continue to all year long, so I was happy to see EMMET FARNAN | The Observer second half, kinda being a calm- get better.” her do that.” Senior forward Zach Auguste throws home a dunk during a 83-81 ing guy and talking positively On offense, Butler has been Additionally, the Irish will be victory over Virginia Tech on Wednesday at Purcell Pavilion. to guys, and I give him a lot of one of the driving forces for the counting on freshmen guards credit there. He really wanted it place, and that’s two games in B onzie Colson, who scored 15 Orange. She currently leads the Arike Ogunbowale and Marina for his team, and he went and got a row he’s made two big free off the bench, and Auguste aided nation in three-point attempts Mabrey to continue to be aggres- it off the backboard to do it.” throws. I think that’s growth for the effort, but whenever Notre and is second in conversions, sive and provide an offensive Two free throws from Hokies him.” Dame pulled close — or even which could pose a problem for spark off the bench, McGraw said. redshirt junior guard Brandon For the majority of the open- tied the game, as it did at 54-54 the Irish. “Our bench, with Arike and Allen cut the margin back to ing 20 minutes, it was a tight, — the Hokies had a response. “She’s a tough matchup for Marina coming in, they’re just two before junior guard Vasturia back-and-forth affair. But after When Vasturia hit five straight us,” McGraw said. “I think we re- instant offense,” McGraw said. drove for the bucket to restore the Irish took a 32-31 lead with points to tie the game at 69-69, ally have to know where she is “They can come in, and it doesn’t Notre Dame’s four-point advan- 4:05 left in the half, Virginia it seemed as though the Irish all the time. It’s a kind of game matter. You can’t take away ev- tage. A LeDay layup on the next Tech opened the first significant would finally grab the lead: where, if you’re in the zone, you eryone, so they have to pick and possession cut the lead to 83-81, run of the game to seize an eight- Junior forward V.J. Beachem have to know if she’s on your side choose, and Marina has been but Jackson couldn’t close the point lead at the half. An 11-1 forced a steal on the ensuing of the floor. It’s going to take a benefitting from the defense that game out for the Irish on the Hokies run was thwarted by a Hokies possession, taking it lot of awareness from the team. [graduate student guard Madison next trip down the floor, missing quick 4-0 spurt from the Irish to coast-to-coast for what would Transition is going to be impor- Cable] is seeing. as the shot clock wound down. cut the lead to four, but Jackson have been the go-ahead layup. tant, and just trying to find her as “Fearless is what I like to say, It gave Allen, who finished fouled Allen while the latter was He left it short though, and soon as the ball goes up.” because they don’t care who we’re with 20 points on the night, and heaving a half-court shot at the LeDay, who posted a joint-high In order to come away with a playing, they don’t care about the Hokies one last chance — buzzer, handing Virginia Tech 22, made the Irish pay straight- victory, the Irish will need to play anything. They’re gonna take the but the guard’s 3-point attempt three more points and a 45-37 away, hitting a 3-pointer to put a complete game and continue to ball to the basket, they’re gonna at the buzzer rimmed out, mov- lead headed into the break. the Hokies back ahead. The Irish improve in their rebounding ef- get their shots, and they’re gonna ing the Irish to 4-2 in league play Changes were necessary for tied the game once more at 73 forts, McGraw said. really make things happen on and giving them a third straight the Irish in the second half, before Jackson put them ahead “Every game is critical,” offense.” victory. Auguste said, to keep the Hokies for good at 76-75. McGraw said. “We’ve got to win The Irish and the Orange are “I’m very proud of our group from putting up 90; Virginia “You’re gonna take some every game with a really good set to tip at Purcell Pavilion on to do some really tough stuff to Tech scored all of its first-half punches, but for us to be a great plan. We’ve got to be prepared, Thursday at 7 p.m. escape with a win because it was points in the paint, behind the team, I think we’re making great and we have to play our game. one of those escapes in league arc or at the free-throw line. strides and you’re gonna have We can’t have any let up in inten- Contact Ben Padanilam at play, and we’re thrilled to be 4-2, “We had to lock in more de- to take some punches along sity on the defensive end, which is [email protected] and we’re fortunate to be 4-2,” fensively [in the second half],” the way,” Vasturia said. “To win Brey said. Auguste said. “They’re a great close games like this, at the end P aid Advertisement The Irish head coach praised team, obviously they got to the of the day, it doesn’t matter how the play of his three captains rim easily. We just had to adjust you win ‘em — you gotta win.” Wednesday, each of whom fin- and that’s something that we Notre Dame goes for a fourth ished in double digits against did.” consecutive win Saturday when the Hokies. Despite redoubled efforts from it hosts last-placed Boston “I thought Demetrius and both the Irish and the Purcell College. Tipoff is set for noon Steve were fabulous just driv- Pavilion crowd after a flat first at Purcell Pavilion. Purcell ing at key times after we moved half, Notre Dame wasn’t able Pavilion. it a little bit,” Brey said. “Zach to claw back and take the lead Auguste was unbelivable. He for most of the second half. Big Contact Alex Carson at was a force, he was all over the shots from sophomore forward [email protected]

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when she’s there,” Irish head great speed, quickness and great Ruth Riley, who has been Men’s tennis Turner coach Muffet McGraw said. agility. I think she can really helping Turner in her develop- Cn o tinued from page 16 “I think she gives that pres- move well.” ment of “every single aspect” ence to our guards, so that if McGraw said one of the next of the game along the way. able to move my body while they get beat, they don’t have steps in Turner’s development “She’s been here, done this. ND to I’m blocking players’ shots, so to worry as much, when they this season on defense has It’s just great to learn from I think just in practice, having know she’s behind them. And I been extending her zone out Ruth,” Turner said. “She’s really great teammates.” think she’s really been active, of the paint to the perimeter, just such a great person to be The Irish have felt Turner’s going to look for blocked shots, where she has to adapt her around on and off the court, play in impact on defense this sea- where I think in the past, she playing style to guarding more so I just love learning from son, most especially in her waited until the ball came her agile ball handlers. her.” absence. During the six games way, but now she’s really going “DefinitelyI would have to McGraw compared Turner’s tourney she missed due to a shoulder out and trying to get them.” say stay lower because the impact on defense to what injury, Notre Dame allowed While her 6-foot-3 frame guards are just so quick, and Riley and former forward Observer Staff Report 76.8 points on average. In the certainly helps Turner on the I really have to be quick with Devereaux Peters did for the 12 games she has played, that defensive end, McGraw said my feet because in the post, Irish in their time at Notre Notre Dame continues its number drops down to just it might not even be her best I mean, you can kind of play Dame, but added Turner’s play early spring season action 56.2. skill when she’s trying to get a more straight up and push on defense can still take her by in the ITA Kickoff Weekend The same holds true for op- hand on the ball. more, but on the wing, you re- surprise. looking for a couple big wins ponent field goal percentage. “She has great timing,” ally have to keep your hands “It does,” she said. “ … Some in a national spotlight. Without Turner, opponents McGraw said. “I think she’s a off and be really fundamen- of them, she comes out of no- The two-day competition shot 45.8 percent. With her, really quick jumper. [Against tal,” Turner said. where, and she still gets it and is comprised of 15 four- just 35.8 percent. Tennessee on Monday] she Her 130 career blocked shots, gets the break going, and I team brackets, and it will Then again, that percentage went down on the break and totaled in less than two com- think the transition game has be hosted all around the comes from players who actu- missed a layup, and I think plete seasons, have already been obviously much better country, as the number one ally shoot when Turner’s pa- before it came off the rim, she put her in the top 10 in that since she’s been back.” back.” seed in each bracket hosts trolling the paint. was already back up to try to category in program history, all four games that will be “I think there’s people who get it in again. Timing with her and it’s the player who sits at Contact Mary Green at played within its respective don’t even attempt to shoot it blocking shots. She really has the top of that list, former Irish [email protected] bracket. The 37th-ranked Irish P aid Advertisement have been placed with sixth-ranked Illinois, 26th- ranked Northwestern and 29th-ranked Tulsa. Notre Dame will play high- est-seeded Illinois with Northwestern facing Tulsa on Friday, while on Saturday the winners and losers will vie for first and third place, respectively. The winner of this bracket will be invited, along with the other victors, to play in the 2016 ITA National Men’s Indoor Championship hosted by the University of Virginia from Feb. 12-15. The Irish have competed in the ITA Kickoff Weekend for several years, and last year the squad hosted the four-team bracket in South Bend. The Irish were upset by Columbia in the cham- pionship, 4-2, denying the team a shot to compete at the National Men’s Indoor Championship. Although they face the fa- vored home team in the first round, this year the Irish have plenty of reasons to be optimistic. The Irish started their spring campaign with a strong performance last Saturday, defeating Michigan State, 6-1, and Detroit, 6-1, at Eck Tennis Pavilion. The Irish are bolstered by a wealth of experience up and down the lineup — including a five-member senior class, led by All- American and 2015 NCAA semi-finalist Quentin M onaghan. Additionally, seniors Alex Lawson, Eric Schnurrenberger, Kenneth Sabacinski and Nicolas Montoya, and juniors Josh Hagar and Eddy Covalschi also return as significant contributors for the Irish from a year ago. The Irish and Illini are set to face off Friday at 6 p.m. at Atkins Tennis Center in Champaign, Illinois. 16 The observer | thursday, january 21, 2016 | ndsmcobserver.com

MEN’s Basketball | ND 83, VIRGINIA TECH 81 Leaving it late Jackson, Auguste fuel come-from-behind victory as Irish win third consecutive game

By ALEX CARSON the corner. But we kept coming A ssociate Sports Editor back and kept digging, and I think we’ve grown in that area.” W hen Notre Dame needed But when junior guard them most Wednesday night, Demetrius Jackson, the its captains stepped to the fore- Mishawaka native, completed front at Purcell Pavilion, lead- a three-point play to put Notre ing the effort down the stretch Dame ahead, 76-75, with 3:23 to secure an 83-81 win over left, it gave the Irish a lead they Virginia Tech. didn’t surrender. The Irish (13-5, 4-2 ACC), who “Especially how the team trailed 45-37 at halftime, spent looks at me this year, they look most of the second half trying to at me to execute in those situ- catch up — on three occasions, ations,” Jackson said. “That Notre Dame tied the game, but last media timeout, [I was] just each time, the Hokies (12-7, 4-2) looking to really be aggres- answered to re-take the lead. sive and create and make some “Tonight was the ultimate,” things happen. Irish head coach Mike Brey “ … [I was] trying to stay said. “There was nothing — within myself, just knowing every time you cut that game what I can do, but at the same to one possession, they made time not forcing it. If I’ve got an a big play or we fouled and an open man, then I’m hitting that EMMET FARNAN | The Observer and-1 or we get screwed up on a Junior guard Demetrius Jackson dribbles up the court during a 83-81 victory against Virginia Tech on matchup and they hit a 3 down see M BBALL PAGE 14 Wednesday. Jackson had 18 points and 4 assists in the game.

ND women’s basketball Let the good times roll Irish dive back Turner shines on into ACC play both ends of the against Orange floor for ND

By BEN PADANILAM By MARY GREEN Sports Writer A ssistant Managing Editor

Following a win over No. 18 I t seems like five blocks Tennessee on Monday, No. 3 Notre listed next to Brianna Dame returns to conference play Turner’s name in postgame as it welcomes Syracuse to Purcell box scores has become more Pavilion on Thursday night. common than not this sea- The Irish (17-1, 5-0 ACC) got son for the sophomore for- everyone involved on offense in ward — she’s posted that the win over the Volunteers (11-6, number of rejections four 2-2 SEC), as six players scored in times so far and twice in the double figures. Following the per- last three games. formance, Irish head coach Muffet But when it comes time for McGraw said she believes the team the No. 3 Irish to practice, in is beginning to come together on sessions that can sometimes both the offensive and defensive be harder than their own ends. games, is Turner getting her “I think we’re starting to gel,” hand on the ball that much? McGraw said. “I think we’re head- “I am not. No, I’m prob- ed in the right direction. I thought ably averaging about one per we played really well at Virginia practice,” she admitted with and against North Carolina. We a laugh, before hitting the played really well in the third quar- court for Wednesday’s prac- ter [against Tennessee] — I thought tice in pursuit of that lone we had some really good stretches block. against Tennessee — so I think we However, Turner also cred- can really see what we can be, and ited those teammates who it’s fun to watch.” keep her average in check As the Irish return to the ACC during practice with her de- slate, they look to keep that momen- fensive development from tum rolling against the Orange (14- her freshman to sophomore 4, 4-1 ACC). The Orange have put seasons. together a strong season but have “We have such great play- struggled against ranked oppo- ers,” she said. “I mean, I’m nents. They are 0-3 against teams never blocking their shots in currently ranked in the AP Top 25, GRACE TOURVILLE | The Observer practice, but in the game, I’m Irish sophomore forward Brianna Turner looks toward the basket during a 79-66 victory over Tennessee see W BBALL PAGE 14 on Jan. 18 at Purcell Pavilion. Turner had 14 points, nine rebounds and 5 blocks in the game. see TURNER PAGE 15