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Post Office Information said. rehearsal.” school in their mid-to-late The Observer (USPS 599 2-4000) is published Monday through Friday By HALEIGH EHMSEN except during exam and vacation periods. S aint Mary’s Editor The idea of writing a Under the direction of mu- 20s.” A subscription to The Observer is $130 for one academic year; $75 for one semester. speech for graduation is both sic professor Laurel Thomas, Miller said her decision to The Observer is published at: 024 South Dining Hall Editor’s note: This article exciting and daunting, Miller who became Miller’s “men- attend Saint Mary’s was in- Notre Dame, IN 46556-0779 Periodical postage paid at Notre Dame and additional mailing offices previously ran in the March said. tor, teacher and inspiration,” fluenced by what she calls POSTMASTER Send address corrections to: 19 print edition of The “I am planning to discuss Miller said she flourished at the College’s perfect pairing The Observer P.O. Box 779 Observer. my personal experience at Saint Mary’s. of the voice and dance pro- 024 South Dining hall Notre Dame, IN 46556-077 Saint Mary’s and the values According to a College grams, the opportunities to The Observer is a member of the Associated Press. All reproduction rights are reserved. Senior Sarah Miller has press release, Thomas said be exposed to science and been named the valedictori- Miller is a determined indi- the sisterhood she experi- an of the Saint Mary’s College vidual with great dedication ence during her first visit. Today’s Staff class of 2015. to the arts. “I absolutely loved all of Miller, a music major “Sarah has the personal the girls I met when I toured and dance minor, is origi- strength, the patience to Saint Mary’s and imme- News Sports ar M argaret Hynds Zach Klonsinski nally from Carmel, Indiana. M continually work toward her diately knew it was were I Haleigh Ehmsen Renee Griffin Miller Sarah Miller has been involved on aint goals, the passion for music wanted to be,” Miller stated Kayla Mullen Marek Mazurek S valedictorian y’s campus as a member of the and learning that is vital to a in the press release. “The op- Graphics Scene SMC Dance Team and has of sisterhood and indepen- life in the arts,” Thomas said. portunities are endless, and E rin Rice E rin McAuliffe performed in the College’s dence that I have gained Following graduation, I encourage current and in- Photo Viewpoint Wei Lin Tabitha Ricketts choir, musicals and operas here,” she said. Miller said she plans to at- coming students to not only throughout her undergradu- Miller said she believes her tend graduate school for take advantage of learning in ate years. most important moments at vocal performance and is the classroom but also from Upon finding out she had Saint Mary’s stem from her currently in the process of your peers outside of that Corrections received the title of valedic- experience as a music major. auditioning. environment. The Observer regards itself as torian, Miller said she was “My immersive experi- “This is an extremely long “Finding a balance in col- a professional publication and pleasantly surprised, accord- ences on stage have been the and difficult process,” she lege can be difficult, but luck- strives for the highest standards ing to a College press release. most influential,” she said. “I said. “I’m crossing my fingers ily you will always have the of journalism at all times. We do, “[I] feel so honored to have learned so much about that I will get into a school Saint Mary’s sisterhood as however, recognize that we will make represent women that I my voice and myself through next year, but many singers your support system.” mistakes. If we have made a mistake, please contact us at (574) 631-4541 so have learned so much from the hours that I have spent have to wait a couple years to we can correct our error. throughout my four years at alone in a practice room let their voices mature. Many Contact Haleigh Ehmsen at Saint Mary’s College,” Miller as well as onstage in opera opera singers go to graduate [email protected] NEWS ndsmcobserver.com | fridAY, may 15, 2015 | The Observer 3 Senior Anna Kottkamp named ND valedictorian

By MARGARET HYNDS the natural world and es- time commitment being in N ews Editor pecially how land use both athletics was initially, so it effects humans and is af- just makes you have to shift S enior Anna Kottkamp — fected by humans. That was some of your priorities. But the class of 2015 valedictori- a big turning point, when I in some ways, that’s a really an — learned early on in her switched my majors to envi- good thing. college career that success ronmental science. “ … It forces you to choose would require a careful bal- “ … It was probably one of things that you care about, ancing act. the best decisions I’ve ever the things that are going to A member of the Glynn made, because I just love my be your priorities, and to Family Honors Program classes all the time. I love pick those involvements and hailing from Wenatchee, what I’m learning and think do them very well. There are Washington, Kottkamp has that’s one of the most im- so many awesome ways to be immersed herself in a wide portant things for academic involved on campus, that I array of extracurricular ac- success — it’s about doing would have just been over- Courtesy of the University of Notre Dame tivities ranging from varsity what you love.” whelmed if I had tried to do The University named Anna Kottkamp the class of 2015 valedictorian. rowing to the Voices of Faith Of her status as a varsity all the things that I initially Kottkamp is an environmental science major and a varsity rower. Gospel Choir to research athlete, Kottkamp said it wanted to.” and service in South Bend had certainly proved a chal- Although she walked onto press release said. She is me to pursue those things and abroad. lenge, but a welcome one, the rowing team her fresh- also a member of the athlet- has been incredible. My Through it all, the envi- especially in her first few man year without competi- ics department’s Rosenthal parents have never put any ronmental science major months at the University. tive experience, Kottkamp Leadership Academy. pressure on me in that way has maintained a 4.0 grade “[Being an athlete] makes now has a full athletic schol- Off the water, Kottkamp — they’re just proud of who I point average (GPA) and a difficult transition for arship and is an NCAA Elite said she had made use of am, and that has allowed me earned a spot on the Dean’s several University programs to go far.” List each semester that she “It was probably one of the best decisions and grants allowing her to Paraphrasing a quote by has been on campus — a feat go abroad for her interdisci- writer George Bernard Shaw, she attributes to finding an I’ve ever made, because I just love my plinary studies. Kottkamp said that discov- area of study that fascinated classes all the time. I love what I’m “After my sophomore year, ering her passion and active- her. learning and think that’s one of the most I interned in Peru because ly pursuing it was a key part “I started out, as many important things for academic success — I’m also studying interna- of her success. people did, going into pre- tional development,” she “Honestly, that’s been the med classes and pursuing a it’s about doing what you love.” said. “That was related to best thing for me … realiz- pre-med track,” she said. “I Anna Kottkamp agriculture and being in the ing that life is about making thought that was super in- Notre Dame valedictorian jungle … but it was an awe- yourself,” Kottkamp said. teresting and maybe some- some first experience in- “And a lot of that comes from thing that I wanted to do, anyone even more diffi- 89 award winner, Atlantic ternationally, and that led taking time to decide what is but then I worked in a clinic cult. You come into Notre Coast Conference Scholar- me to my second summer really important to you and the summer after my fresh- Dame thinking about be- Athlete of the Year, Collegiate [abroad]. then pursuing what you love man year. I quickly realized ing a student first, and then Rowing Coaches Association “[This past summer], I was day in and day out. it just wasn’t my passion. you throw the word ‘ath- National Scholar-Athlete in Bolivia working for an or- “You can’t get tired of it “I had always been inter- lete’ on there,” she said. “I and ACC postgraduate ganization that works with and you can’t be disappoint- ested in natural systems and didn’t realize how big of a scholarship recipient, the farmers in the highlands. ed with yourself because Their situation is inspiring you’re doing what you love. Pi a d Advertisement because they face a lot of en- No matter what happens vironmental challenges, and — if you have a bad test or they have to be really resil- anything like that — you’re ient and adaptable in the always willing to go further face of that.” and try again.” Reflecting on her time at According to a University the University, Kottkamp press release naming her as said she had relied heavily the valedictorian, Kottkamp on her community and her plans to help develop ed- family. ucational programming “I’m not perfect at all, and for fifth-graders at the I don’t think that’s what I’m Columbia Gorge Ecology pretending to be,” she said. Institute in Oregon as part “I’ve been really blessed of the Jesuit Volunteer Corps with opportunities and sup- before pursuing graduate port from others to pursue education in environmental whatever it is that I love. science. That’s been key, and that Kottkamp will deliver the takes a lot of hard work that valedictory address at the you can’ t do on your own. University Commencement “The availability of men- ceremony May 17. tors and friends in my life that have pushed me and Contact Margaret Hynds at challenged me but also freed [email protected]

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4 The observer | fridAY, may 15, 2015 | ndsmcobserver.com NEWS N eville SMC to confer two honorary degrees

By KELLY KONYA named administrator of herself to promoting qual- various majors … the real- S enior News Writer Misericordia Home in ity programs for children, life experience that takes to receive Chicago in 1969 and is their parents and teachers what they are reading and Editor’s note: A version of now executive director, as throughout Indiana. Kosik hearing from their faculty this story ran in the March 25 stated in the press release. said the ECDC fits perfectly members in class,” Kosik Laetare edition of The Observer. Misericordia Home provides within the Saint Mary’s mis- said. “They have a chance to programs, service and resi- sion, particularly in terms of come into the environment Saint Mary’s 168th com- dential care to more than religious sensibility and so- and observe children learn- Medal mencement ceremony will 600 children and adults with cial responsibility. ing and communicating.” take place on Le Mans Green developmental and physical “[At the ECDC,] we pro- Kosik said she was over- Observer Staff Report in front of the iconic Le Mans disabilities. vide unconditional love and joyed upon learning she Hall on Saturday, May 16, to The organization’s mis- acceptance. Our classrooms would receive an honorary Editor’s note: A version of celebrate the graduation of sion is to ensure that each are positive and full of joy- degree from the College this this story ran in the March 16 approximately 350 students person is encouraged to ful interactions and sup- May. edition of The Observer. who constitute the class achieve his or her greatest port,” Kosik said. “Ages 0-5 “I must say that I was ut- of 2015. This year’s gradu- potential through educa- are the formative years in terly surprised and speech- The University will award ates herald from 30 states, tional, spiritual, vocation- brain development, social/ less, and so honored that Grammy-winning singer Aaron one United States territory al or recreational outlets. emotional development and I would be considered yet Neville the Laetare Medal at its and five countries besides According to the press re- cognitive skills. So it is im- alone selected for such a 2015 Commencement, Director the United States — includ- lease, the College wishes portant for children of all prestigious award from of Media Relations Sue Lister ing Canada, China, Mexico, to recognize Connelly for races, ethnicities and faiths Saint Mary’s, where I’ve announced Sunday. Rwanda and Singapore. playing an integral role in to to have high-quality ex- spent 41 years on the cam- The Laetare Medal is the old- At the ceremony, Sr. Misericordia Home’s de- periences with dedicated pus,” Kosik said. “I started est award given to American Rosemary Connelly, will velopment into a loving, and skilled professionals. at [age] 21 when the ECDC Catholics, having originated in deliver the commencement challenging and dignified And that’s what we deliver at was tiny, and I had these speech. Connelly and Terri environment to its residents. the ECDC and have been do- wonderful people mentor- Kosik will receive honorary Connelly has received nu- ing for 40-plus years.” ing, coaching and support-

edal degrees from the College. merous awards and honors Kosik also teaches a course ing me. Carol Ann Mooney’s M The 2015 valedictorian, mu- throughout the years, in- at Saint Mary’s each fall se- children came to ECDC and sic major Sarah Miller, will cluding seven honorary doc- mester that pertains to the so did my children and then also address her graduating torate degrees from Notre early childhood minor, as my granddaughter. class. Dame, Loyola University, well as, graduate and under- Senior Audrey Kiefer said Aaron Neville Aaron

recipient, Laetare Laetare recipient, According to a College DePaul University, Lewis graduate courses at other she is all the more excited press release, president University, Marquette institutions. for the commencement cer- 1883, according to the press re- Carol Ann Mooney said both University, Dominican “What I love most about emony now that these two lease. The University awards the recipients of the honorary University and Lewis my job is supporting the de- women will be honored. medal each year to a Catholic degrees are women who University. velopment and learning of “As seniors, we’re all “whose genius has ennobled have devoted over 40 years Kosik also provides dedi- young children, but almost readying to go out and use the arts and sciences, illus- of service to their respective cated service to a minis- equally, I love supporting all that Saint Mary’s had trated the ideals of the Church ministries, offering educa- try ensuring educational the learning and develop- taught us in order to change and enriched the heritage of tion and support to children opportunities to children ment of pre-service teach- the world,” Kiefer said. “Here humanity.” and adults. at both Notre Dame and ers as they cherish young are two prime examples of University President Fr. John “At Saint Mary’s we chal- Saint Mary’s — the Early children and learn the im- women who have dedicated Jenkins described Neville as a lenge our students to Childhood Development portant non-cognitive skills their lives to servicing oth- man who uses his own strengths promote human dignity Center (ECDC). in children’s lives — con- ers and providing aid where to express his faith. throughout their lives,” The ECDC program serves fidence, love of learning, its needed. “Aaron Neville proudly em- Mooney said. “We are de- children ages two through enthusiasm, empathy,” she “I couldn’t think of two braces and honors his faith lighted to honor these excep- kindergarten during the said. better people to be honored through his God-given musical tional women for dedicating school year and children Kosik said she especially at our commencement, and talents,” Jenkins said in the press their lives to some of our through age 10 in their sum- enjoys the opportunity to I’m really looking forward to release. “Through tumultuous most vulnerable citizens.” mer day camp program, ac- provide future educators it.” times in his life, Aaron turned Connelly, who is a cording to the press release. with hands on experience. to God, the Blessed Virgin Mary member of the Religious During her 41 years with “We offer for all the Contact Kelly Konya at and St. Jude for strength, for- Sisters of Mercy, was the ECDC, Kosik dedicated Saint Mary’s students from [email protected] giveness and salvation. “His example of repentance and devotion shine bright for all who see him perform.” Patten to give Commencement speech In his prolific career as a mu- sician, Neville released four Observer Staff Report we are equally delighted that Kong and policing reforms in Party after his graduation albums that achieved plati- he will join us this year,” Northern Ireland, and he is a from Balliol College, Oxford. num status, created four top Editor’s note: A version of this University President Fr. John leading Catholic who led the In 1979, he was elected as a 20 hits in the United States, story ran in the Feb. 27 edition Jenkins said in a press re- planning for Pope Benedict’s member of Parliament for won the 1989 Grammy Award of The Observer. very successful visit to Great Bath. He served in the posi- for Best Pop Instrumental Britain. His experience and tion until 1992, when he was Performance and Best Pop Oxford Chancellor expertise are certain to reso- named governor of Hong

Performance by a Duo or Christopher Patten, Lord xford nate with our Class of 2015.” Kong. He served as gover- O Group with Vocals and was Patten of Barnes, has been Patton, who has been nor until the territory was named a 2015 Grammy Hall of named Notre Dame’s 2015 chancellor of Oxford since handed over to the People’s Fame Recording Inductee. Commencement speaker, ac- 2003, has also served as Republic of China in 1997. hancellor of

The 74-year-old attended cording to a University press C chair of the BBC Trust, the Recognized as one of the Catholic school in New Orleans release. governing body of the British most influential Catholics in Christopher Patten as a child and dedicated each Patten was slated to de- Broadcasting Corporation, Britain, Patten has worked of his albums to the apostle St. liver the Commencement lease. “He is a highly respect- and chancellor of Newcastle with Pope Benedict and Pope Jude, patron saint of hope and address last year, but health ed statesman in Great Britain University. In 2005, he was Francis. impossible causes, the press re- concerns led to a change of and around the world who bestowed the title of baron. Notre Dame’s 170th lease stated. speaker. has taken on and helped re- Patton began his career Commencement ceremony In winning the Laetare Medal, “We were very disappoint- solve complex international as a desk officer, and later a will be held Sunday, May Neville joins the ranks of other ed that Lord Patten was un- issues, including the trans- director, in the research de- 17 at 9 a.m. in Notre Dame American Catholics includ- able to attend last year, and fer of governance in Hong partment of the Conservative Stadium. ing President John F. Kennedy, Dorothy Day, Walker Percy, Martin Sheen and many others. The University’s 170th Get The Observer delivered to your inbox. Commencement Ceremony will be held May 17 in Notre Dame Sign up online. Stadium. News ndsmcobserver.com | fridAY, may 15, 2015 | The Observer 5 Alumnae name Rabach as Outstanding Senior

By MARTHA REILLY "Saint Mary's has taught N ews Writer me that helping women is really important and that In sixth grade, Kaitlyn raising up women is really Rabach decided she want- important," Rabach said. ed to attend Saint Mary's. "The president of my col- Since then, Rabach has re- lege is a woman. That doesn't mained devoted to the happen everywhere." College, and the Alumnae Rabach's devotion to Association Board of women's leadership is evi- Directors named her this dent through her social jus- year's Outstanding Senior. tice work, according to her (Editor's note: Rabach served political science professor as Saint Mary's Editor for The Sonalini Sapra, who nomi- Observer from 2013-2014.) nated her for the honor. She Recipients of this award said Rabach worked well with display values of scholarship 20 college students from five and leadership, according to countries during the study Photo courtesy of Gwen O’Brien Director of Media Relations of the United States Institute President Carol Ann Mooney poses with Kaitlyn Rabach and her family during the Alumnae Champagne Brunch. Rabach was presented with the Outstanding Senior Award sponsored by the Alumnae Association. Gwen O'Brien. (SUSI) on Global Women's "As the valedictorian rep- Leadership in 2012 and 2013. best choice for Outstanding in social anthropology. She "I think that the heart of resents the mind, and the "I was the lead faculty Senior, Sapra said. credited her Saint Mary's ed- Saint Mary's is centered on Lumen Christi Award re- for that institute and got to "She challenges everyone ucation with giving her the social justice and advocacy, cipient reflects the soul, the see firsthand the great in- around her to always think ability to pursue the move. and every day I am surround- Outstanding Senior embod- tercultural leadership and carefully about what they "Saint Mary's has given me ed by so many of my peers ies the heart of the graduat- sensitivity demonstrated by read and say and pushes oth- the confidence to feel like doing such great work in the ing class at Saint Mary’s," Kaitlyn," Sapra said. "She ers to do their best work," I can tackle anything that Saint Mary's community and O'Brien said. showed maturity well be- Sapra said. "She’s a truly comes my way," she said. the South Bend community Rabach, a political science yond her years." gifted, deeply serious and "Saint Mary's gave me the and really at the world at major with minors in global Rabach has also raised morally decent human being tools to tackle all the barriers large," Rabach said. "To be studies as well as gender and awareness about contem- whom I’m proud to have as a and obstacles in my way with recognized for the social jus- women's studies, said Saint porary slavery by founding student. I can’t think of any- a positive attitude, and that's tice work that I've been doing Mary's granted her unique Saint Mary's College New one I know who deserves this something I'm really thank- here on campus is truly hon- opportunities such as work- Abolitionists, Sapra said. award more than she does." ful for." oring and humbling." ing with women from around Her passion for seeking jus- Rabach said she plans to Rabach said she appreci- the world to implement tice and promoting women's move to London in May to ates fellow leaders within the Contact Martha Reilly at change in their communities. education make Rabach the pursue a master's degree Saint Mary's community. [email protected]

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Welsh Ryan and Fr. Thomas F. Stransky. Hrabowski, who has served as the president of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County since 1992, will receive a doctor of laws degree, the release stated. A mathematician who grew up in Birmingham, Alabama, during the peak of the civil rights movement, Hrabowski also serves as the chair of the President’s Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for African Americans. Kelly, senior vice president of solutions portfolio and re- search for IBM, will receive a doctor of engineering degree. He has held several differ- ent positions at IBM, begin- ning in 1980, and helped redesign the semiconductor processing and device fabri- cation clean room in Stinson- Remick Hall of Engineering,

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By CLARE KOSSLER Community Learning N ews Writer Center’s Youth Development AmeriCorps and the Center Editor’s note: A shortened version for Social Concern’s Summer of this article ran in the April 20 Service Learning Program, print edition of The Observer. honors a student who has demonstrated leadership, Seven graduating seniors athletic ability and a love for received awards from Notre the Catholic faith, according Dame’s Division of Student to the press release. Affairs at the annual Student Heeder, who participated Leadership Awards Banquet as a three-sport varsity ath- held March 31, according to lete her freshman through a University press release. junior years, said she was The press release stated honored to receive the award Student Affairs will also hon- because it acknowledged her or graduate student Aamir “some degree of success in Ahmed Khan at the Graduate creating a positive change in School Awards Ceremony on the lives of other people.” KERI O’MARA | The Observer May 15. “Because if I leave here “Humbled” was the de- without doing that, then concerns of others around and we find God through E ditor-in-Chief of Scholastic scriptor of choice for stu- what was the point of being us.” service,” she said. “I think and for his service as the dents who received awards. here at all?” she said. Rangel, who served as the it’s really important that public relations director for Senior Matthew Wong, who The Mike Russo Spirit 2014-2015 Campus Ministry when we’re doing service, The Shirt Project. received the Rev. Theodore Award highlights a student’s multicultural intern, also we’re remembering why “I think Notre Dame’s val- Hesburgh, C.S.C., Award, service and personal char- co-founded and became we’re doing it, and I think in ues, those of educating the said he was “very surprised acter and was given to for- president of the Student Campus Ministry, we’re try- whole person and serving and honored and very hum- mer student body president Coalition for Immigration ing to make that connection others, values I’m told Denny ble for sure.” Lauren Vidal for her efforts Advocacy in order to raise more intentional.” Moore exemplified, really This year’s recipient of The John W. Gardner the Ray Siegfried Award for “I’ve been blessed to have free time and to Student Leadership Award Leadership Excellence, se- recognized senior Christina “I learned that it nior Megan Heeder, said have resources to proivde to other people Gutierrez for her commit- is only when you she was “very humbled and who need them more. Getting to use that ment to service in the greater follow the needs grateful for the recognition for a greater purpose and for an issue South Bend community, ac- of your peers and that I’ve been somewhat suc- that’s really important to me —­ hunger cording to the press release. cessful in my desire to make Gutierrez said she specifi- school, when you a positive impact on the lives and malnutrition and healthy eating — cally received the award for put their needs of other people here.” and getting to pair that up with meeting her work volunteering and first, that you truly According to the press people from the South Bend community, I fundraising for the Monroe lead in the role.” release, each of the eight think is really cool.” Park Grocery Cooperative in awards acknowledges par- South Bend and for her ser- Lauren Vidal ticular leadership qualities Christina Gutierrez vice as president of the Notre recipient in students “who have made recipient, John W. Gardner Student Leadership Award Dame chapter of the World Mike Russo Spirit Award exceptional contributions to Hunger Coalition. the Notre Dame community.” regarding campus safety, awareness about immigra- “I’ve been blessed to have lend themselves to a mean- The Rev. Theodore mental health awareness tion issues and to stimulate free time and to have re- ingful education in journal- Hesburgh, C.S.C., Award and community outreach, outreach to undocumented sources to provide to oth- ism,” Warren said. “I’ve been celebrates a senior who has the press release stated. students, he said. er people who need them grateful to work with other promoted a spirit of diversity “Having an opportunity to “I feel so lucky to have met more,” she said. “Getting to students, professors and and inclusion during his or really listen to those around so many people on cam- use that for a greater pur- mentors who have helped me her time on campus and was me and speak on their be- pus who have supported me pose and for an issue that’s to explore journalism as a awarded to Wong for his ser- half in larger conversations through my crazy endeav- really important to me — practice of empathy and ser- vice as chair of the Diversity about campus climate or ors,” he said. hunger and malnutrition and vice to others. Council of Notre Dame, ac- need fueled my efforts each The Blessed Basil Moreau, healthy eating — and getting “My role with Scholastic cording to the press release. day,” Vidal said. “I learned C.S.C., Leadership Award, to pair that up with meeting has allowed me to meet so “I think [this award] re- that it is only when you fol- given to senior Grace Carroll people from the South Bend many incredible people, and ally shows that Notre Dame low the needs of your peers for her work coordinating community, I think is really students in particular, whose is putting diversity and in- and school, when you put this year’s Campus Ministry cool.” stories have inspired me. … clusion at the forefront,” their needs first, that you Freshman Retreat, honors Gutierrez said she has been Ultimately, I owe so much to he said. “It’s acknowledg- truly lead in the role.” a student “who embodies involved with the Monroe the writers, editors and our ing students who are tak- The Rev. A. Leonard Blessed Fr. Moreau’s vision Park Grocery Cooperative adviser, Bob Franken, for ing steps to making Notre Collins, C.S.C., Award was of educating heart and mind, since the end of her fresh- their help and for giving me Dame more welcoming, re- presented to former student as well as someone who man year and that during the platform to try to deeply gardless of socioeconomic government chief of staff has demonstrated signifi- her sophomore year, she di- explore this campus.” background, race, gender, Juan Rangel for his dedica- cant effort to advancing the rected a project to design The Sister Jean Lenz, ethnicity — whatever it may tion in serving the inter- Catholic character of the and sell a calendar cookbook O.S.F., Leadership Award, be.” ests of the student body, University,” the press release which raised nearly $5,000 to be presented to Khan for Wong said the accom- according to the press re- stated. for the cooperative. his accomplishments as the plishments of the Diversity lease. Particularly, the “I was really surprised to “It’s a great sense of ful- 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 Council — which include award recognized Rangel’s get the award, never expect- fillment knowing that you president of the Muslim last year’s submission of a commitment to increasing ed to get it,” Carroll said. can engage in a community Student Association, distin- 10-point resolution contain- support for students of high “I’m just doing what every- that you don’t necessarily guishes a graduate student ing recommendations on di- financial need and undocu- one around me is trying to live in, but that you’re still who promotes a welcoming versity to the administration mented students. do, and that’s just trying more broadly a part of,” she and diverse atmosphere on — are the result of the com- “I think, especially with us to be a better person every said. campus, according to the bined efforts of the entire all being college students, day.” The Denny Moore Award press release. board. it’s really easy to become Carroll, also the Campus for Excellence in Journalism “I was very overwhelmed,” “Without them, all of the individualistic and think Ministry representative in acknowledges a graduating Khan said, recalling the mo- stuff we’ve done as a council about the needs and neces- student government, said senior who, according to the ment he learned he was to would have been impossible. sities that we ourselves have she believes the freshman press release, exhibits exem- receive the award. “This is There’s no way I could have — we need to go to office retreat and Campus Ministry plary character and writing undoubtedly the biggest ex- carried all that weight by hours, and we need to get are important to the campus ability. tracurricular recognition myself,” he said. good grades, and we need community because they en- The press release stat- that I have ever received The Ray Siegfried Award to find a job,” Rangel said. courage students to reflect ed this year’s recipient, throughout my career.” for Leadership Excellence, “But there’s so many con- upon their daily lives. Jonathan Warren, was presented to Heeder for her cerns that we have ourselves “Our generation, often we granted the award for his Contact Clare Kossler at involvement in the Robinson that we sometimes forget the find God in relationships, achievements as the former [email protected] 8 The observer | fridAY, may 15, 2015 | ndsmcobserver.com NEWS ND, SMC student body leaders reflect on past year Vidal/Devine administration focused on community initiatives

By MARGARET HYNDS “ China Policy” — she and Devine N ews Editor struggled to connect the feel- ings of the student body with the Editor’s note: A version of this University’s administration. story ran in the April 1 edition of “We really tried to engage the The Observer. campus, really giving it my all,” she said. “ … We did get some As their tenure came to a pushback after the fact; students close March 31, outgoing stu- were discouraged by the fact that dent body president and vice they thought that they didn’t have president Lauren Vidal and enough of a forum for conversa- Matthew Devine reflected on tion or input. We understand that their year in office, sharing in a gap between students and the hindsight the issues that proved [University] administration has to be their greatest triumphs and always been present. challenges. “That’s something that every In particular, the two said, [student government] adminis- they took pride in the wide range tration has struggled with, try- WEI LIN | The Observer of programming and initiatives ing to bring the two together. McKenna Schuster (left), Sam Moorhead, Lauren Vidal and Matthew Devine worked to enhance community they took on to respond to the di- What we’ve learned is that the on their respective campuses through the 29 for 29 program at Notre Dame and the SMC card initiative. verse opinions and needs of the [University] administration is student body. extremely open to speaking with “We’ve been able to meet so the students at all times. Schuster/Moorhead administration aimed to increase many people and to learn many “I think there’s work to be done student involvement in school activities perspectives and stories through building that communication. all the different things that we’ve … It’s just something to main- By AUBREY CLARK expect to be working with “That was a big task that SGA done this year,” Devine said. tain and keep healthy.” N ews Writer administration as much as has been working on for the they did, it ended up being past four years, and it wasn’t Highlights Moving forward Last February, seniors an enlightening part of the working. In a month Sam In particular, Vidal said this Although the two are free from McKenna Schuster and Sam job. and I had brought members administration tried to focus on nearly all their student govern- Moorhead found out they “It was a cool experience of SGA together to get that community, both on campus and ment obligations for the rest of would be the new 2014-2015 to be able to work so closely done.” in the greater South Bend area, by the year, they have several lin- student body president and with them and know things Another task the seniors tackling issues such as the Alma gering commitments, including vice president, respectively. that are going on in our com- set out to accomplish was Mater policy after football games their Board of Trustees Report Schuster, a business ad- munity,” Moorhead said. the updating of the finance and the 29 for 29 program, which and Communiversity Day. ministration major with a “It was mostly administra- guidelines. paired residence halls with needy Additionally, Vidal will chair the minor in psychology, and tive work and team work,” “It will now be way easier families from the South Bend Campus Life Council for the re- Moorhead, a chemistry and Schuster said. for students and organiza- community. mainder of the academic year. Spanish double major, had During their time in office, tions to understand how “At the beginning of the year, Looking forward to next year, been previous acquaintanc- Schuster and Moorhead ac- to apply for money, how to we sat down with the Football Devine predicted several key is- es, but running together was complished many tasks pre- receive sponsorships and Unity Council and looked at the sues would remain at the fore- not the original plan. travel grants and work better Alma Mater policy and why it was front of the minds of students “It wasn’t something we “One of our with our vice president of fi- eliminated after home games and and community members. really planned on,” Schuster biggest goals was nance and administration,” then discussed all the concerns “One of the big conversations said. “One day Sam came up restructuring Schuster said. in a very honest conversation,” we’ve had is surrounding cam- to me and said, ‘You’re run- Schuster and Moorhead Vidal said. “Going forward, we es- pus safety, but also with students ning for president? Can I be and formattting said they aimed to increase sentially assured that we would moving off campus and the con- your VP?’” the constitution student involvement in ac- be promoting a supportive envi- siderations they have for campus The student body presi- so that it was a tivities over the course of the ronment in the stands.” safety and out in the community dent and vice president po- more cohesive, 2014-2015 academic year. The Football Unity Council as well,” Devine said. sitions are tasked with many “The SMC cards that we will continue to address the Alma “Something that I think will responsibilities through- concise document launched first semester were Mater policy annually. come up a lot next year — and out their one-year term. and was more really successful,” Moorhead Devine said he and Vidal hope has begun at the end of this year Schuster and Moorhead said applicable to all said. “There was a huge in- the 29 for 29 initiative would go — are students of different socio- these tasks were not always of the student crease in involvement in beyond the holiday season and economic backgrounds as well as what they expected but events this year, which is re- become a permanent fixture on undocumented students. That’s turned out to be rewarding organizations on ally exciting for us to see.” campus. As of right now, a stu- something that’s been publicized all the same. campus. ... In a Their advice for future dent government focus group more recently, but I think that “I expected it to be really month Sam and student government lead- has been assembled to review the will continue to be something the busy but really fulfilling,” I had brought ers is to stay organized and program, and Vidal estimated university talks about.” Schuster said. “We knew work together. that 10 to 15 residence halls are that other people were going members of SGA “Find someone you work still actively engaging with their ‘An extreme privilege’ to be counting on us to get together to get well with,” Schuster said. assigned families. O f the team’s year in office, things done.” that done.” “I could not have done this “[29 for 29] was a really or- Vidal said she was grateful for Schuster also said be- without Sam at all.” McKenna Schuster ganic effort to bridge our under- the ability to speak with and ing able to watch various Both Schuster and Saint Mary’s student body standing of how students see the learn from so many of her fellow plans come into action was Moorhead have plans for president emeritus South Bend area but also at the students. exciting. post-graduate life. In the up- same time develop really strong “This has been an extreme “I think seeing what our coming year, Moorhead will relationships with needy fami- privilege,” Vidal said. “Matt and I committee chairs accom- vious administrations had be working for a company in lies around the area and to bring have really been given a unique plished was really fun, espe- begun work on. One of the Indianapolis, and Schuster them to campus to be honorary opportunity to have input on be- cially Love Your Body Week achievements they were able will most likely be moving to members of the dorms,” Devine half of our peers and on how the and Support a Belle, Love a to fulfill was a substantial Chicago to discover what’s said. “The goal was to enrich stu- University is moving forward, Belle in the fall semester,” revamp of the Saint Mary’s next for her. dents’ understanding of South and we’ve seen that as a great Schuster said. “Sam and I student body constitution. “I’ll be working through Bend, but also to develop those honor. We haven’t taken one day didn’t work on that person- “One of our biggest goals the Orr fellowship in personal connections.” for granted … we’ve really tried ally, but those were things was restructuring and for- Indianapolis next year for a to give it our all, every day. … we were able to encourage matting the constitution so company called Apparatus,” Challenges We’ve learned, truly, what a spe- our other members of SGA to that it was a more cohesive, Moorhead said. “That’s what V idal said throughout the pro- cial place this is.” get going and be successful concise document and was I know for now.” cess of working with the Worker with.” more applicable to all of Participation Committee — Contact Margaret Hynds at Schuster and Moorhead the student organizations Contact Aubrey Clark at which addressed the University’s [email protected] said although they did not on campus,” Schuster said. 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By WEI LIN as a class. It’s a nice way to N otre Dame bucket list by By HALEIGH EHMSEN and O smanski said. Assistant Managing Editor end the week.” participating in this year’s OLIVIA JACKSON The Le Mans Bell Tower According to Abera, tickets Fiestang, the annual Filipino S aint Mary’s Editor and News Writer was open for seniors to ex- For Notre Dame seniors, for many of the events sold dinner and cultural show. plore Thursday from 12 p.m. Senior Week celebrates not out within hours of becom- “It goes by fast,” Barte said, At Saint Mary’s, Senior to 2 p.m., and the Opening of only the academic achieve- ing available on the online reflecting on her senior year. Week activities sought to the Circle ceremony began at ments of the entire class, but Student Shop. Technical dif- “The mindset in senior year is commemorate the tradition 3 p.m. Closing of the Circle also the lifetime friendships ficulties further complicated you want to enjoy every sec- and rich sisterhood of the happens during first-year fostered at the University. the process, and a number of ond of it.” College. orientation, and Opening of The class of 2015 will come seniors were not able to pur- Senior Andrew Hosbein Vice president of the senior the Circle signifies the way together for one last time to chase tickets before they sold said he planned to attend class Lauren Osmanski said students are sent forth from enjoy each other’s presence, out. Abera explained she un- the Chicago Cubs game, but the week kicked off May 8 with Saint Mary’s campus and into appreciate the University derestimated the number of since he and his friends were a Yacht Dance in Chicago. The the world beyond after gradu- that brought them together in Chicago the day before Yacht Dance was a new addi- ation, Osmanski said and participate in numerous and would be required to re- tion this year because the se- This year at the Opening activities that highlight the “It goes by so fast. turn to campus to board the nior class raised a surplus of of the Circle ceremony se- Notre Dame experience. The mindset in University sponsored buses, money, she said. niors will be presented with Hermona Abera, 2015 Senior senior year is you they decided to purchase After the dance, official letters written during the Week Committee chair, said their own tickets to the game. events resumed Monday with Senior Letter Writing Project, Senior Class Council presi- want to enjoy Aside from the Cubs game, an alumnae brunch at 11 a.m. Osmanski said. dent Martin Walsh asked her every second of it.” Hosbein also said he planned in Noble Family Dining Hall. The Senior Letter Writing to spearhead the planning Adelle Barte on attending the Senior Week Later in the afternoon, se- Project is a new tradition because of her experience senior events on Wednesday and the niors departed for Chicago Osmanski said she hopes will coordinating Junior Parents Commencement Ball. again to attend a Chicago carry on to the future. The Weekend 2014. “I think the [tunnel tours] Cubs baseball game. project has allowed students, Senior Week began Sunday people interested in attend- are the most unique and let us Osmanski said the Senior faculty and family members with two service projects ben- ing the events because last see a part of campus most of Week activities incorporated of the class of 2015 to write efitting the South Bend com- year the turnout was less than us have never seen,” he said. some new events and some letters to individuals in the munity, the last class Mass expected. Senior Monica McEvoy also traditional ones to help se- graduating class. and the Class of 2015 Picnic. “It’s unfortunate so many tried her best to enjoy this last niors say goodbye to the Senior class president Tori “I think that this [was] a re- of these events are so limit- week with her friends. College. Wilbraham said the project ally nice way to end the year,” ed,” she said. “If I had known “I don’t think you have to “I hope that the students began as a way for members of Abera said. “I wanted to struc- there was such an interest, make extravagant plans,” can end Senior Week believ- the senior class to show grati- ture this in a nice thematic I would’ve tried to find dif- McEvoy said. ing that they were able to give tude to one another and to way. Starting off with Sunday, ferent venues and different “I just got back a freshmen Saint Mary’s a proper good- the Saint Mary’s community. in a typical Notre Dame fash- events. year letter that I wrote to my- bye,” she said. “Our Senior “Our hope is that the Saint ion, we go to Mass. We go give “I’m so excited that so many self on the first day of orien- Week is designed to bring the Mary’s community will take a back, we reflect and we have a people are so interested in tation, McEvoy said. “ … One few minutes to say thank you fun picnic.” this. We’re Notre Dame, so we thing I really like was that I “I hope that the to one another for their pres- On Monday, seniors em- get very passionate, and we wrote, ‘You’re going to make ence and influence during barked on a day trip to get very excited, and we want so many great friends that students can their time at Saint Mary’s,” Chicago to see the Chicago to go to all the events.” you’ll have for a lifetime.’ And end Senior Week Wilbraham said. “I think Cubs face the New York Mets Senior Adelle Barte said she I think that I did; I definitely believing that they writing letters is such a beau- at Wrigley Field. The class was as excited as Abera about did. Like I have a great group were able to give tiful way to preserve a feeling attended their last tailgate the Senior Week events. of friends — different group or relationship.” at Legends and participat- “I signed up for every- of friends, too — that I think Saint Mary’s a Senior Nora Clougherty ed in a night of activities at thing,” Barte said. “I’m all are just really special, and I proper goodbye.” participated in the project Strikes and Spares Bowling in. They’re really great deals, will hold onto those friends Lauren Osmanski and wrote letters to her peers. on Tuesday. and all of my friends signed as I go on from Notre Dame.” vice president “I have written letters to all Wednesday was titled as up for them. I’m pretty easy- To the seniors, “Class Saint Mary’s senior class of my friends who have im- the Day of Lasts, featuring the going so whatever they were of 2015” carries different pacted my life, even if it was last dining hall dinner and going to do, I was totally cool meanings. seniors to campus and visit a small memory we shared,” Grotto trip. with doing. “It really has become home all best spots on campus and Clougherty said. “It has been Underground tunnel “The Senior Class Council and a family to me,” Barte just enjoy the campus as stu- so great to relive memories tours and Hesburgh Library put a lot of effort into putting said. “No matter when I met dents before they leave.” and let people know the im- penthouse tours were held this together for a reason, and anyone, there is some sort of Wednesday, Osmanski pact they have made in my throughout Wednesday I think it’s worth it at the end connection I have with them. and the senior class coun- own life.” and Thursday, and the of the day.” That’s always going to be cil planned a scavenger hunt Clougherty said she also week concluded with the Aside from Senior Week there. So I would definitely on Library Green and field hopes other classes adopt Commencement Ball at events, Barte said she wanted say it’s a home, it’s family, and day activities on Dalloway’s the letter writing project as Century Center on Thursday to treasure this last week with it’s a safe space for me. “ Green, ending the eve- part of their Senior Week night. her friends. “I’m a numbers person, so ning with karaoke in Rice festivities. “The Commencement “My friends and I have ‘Class of 2015’ will obviously Commons. “This project is a great way Ball is a very unique event,” been going out to dinner,” she just be the year I graduated Seniors were able to leave for friends, family or profes- Abera said. “We never had said. “We just lounge around. from Notre Dame,” Hosbein a physical mark on campus sors to let the seniors know a time at Notre Dame when Last night, we watched a said. “ … But I think more with handprint painting in what a big impact they have the entire class — beside the chick-flick before going out. importantly I’ll remember the Le Mans tunnel Thursday. made or to let a senior know DomerFest, which doesn’t re- We’ve just been trying to find the specific people — friends, “Every Saint Mary’s stu- how much they mean to ally count — when the entire time to spend together. … It teachers, etc. — who helped dent has walked through them,” she said. class is together in a nice for- doesn’t really matter what make these four years so that tunnel, and placing our mal environment. It’s almost we’re doing. It’s the company special.” handprints in the tunnel is Contact Haleigh Ehmsen at like a prom. … It’s a nice op- that matters.” a great way to leave Saint [email protected] portunity for the first and last Barte said she was able Contact Wei Lin at Mary’s knowing that we are and Olivia Jackson at time we’ll have a formal event check one last thing off her [email protected] leaving something behind,” [email protected]

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By GABRIELA MALESPIN was just really incredible, address some of those sys- N ews Writer and every person I talk to, temic problems. Murphy national awards whether they’ve already said the program’s Catholic As seniors contemplate and committed to ACE or whether nature and focus distin- By KAYLA MULLEN Fellowships provide funding prepare for their postgradu- they’re thinking about it, got guishes it from other service Associate News Editor for research-based study lead- ate opportunities, a handful me more excited about teach- programs. ing to a master’s or doctoral have already committed to ing,” Barrett said. “[ACE] is not only Catholic Thirteen students from the degree in the STEM fields (sci- spending the next two years Emily Voorde, a senior in name but also Catholic in class of 2015 have received ence, technology, engineering teaching children in un- from Ryan Hall with a ma- practice, so that’s one of the fellowships this year from and math), according to the derserved Catholic schools jor in political science, said main focuses when we enter prestigious programs such Fellowships’ website. as part of the Alliance for she was introduced to ACE a classroom. We don’t just as the Fulbright U.S. Student The program receives more Catholic Education (ACE). by her high school principal want to help the kids learn Program and the National than 16,000 applications Founded in 1993 by Fr. Sean and teacher — both gradu- social studies or history, but Science Foundation, Dr. Jeffrey for 2015 and awarded 2,000 McGraw and Fr. Timothy R. ates of the program — and we want to help them grow Thibert said. fellowships. Scully, ACE seeks to strength- was drawn towards ACE’s in- in virtue and as Catholics,” “This success is a testa- The three recipients of en Catholic education in tense curriculum and close Murphy said. ment to the outstanding un- the fellowship were Ashley under-resourced schools in community. Voorde, who will “Once you’re invested dergraduate education that Armstrong, a mechanical the country. The organiza- be teaching second grade at in Catholic education or our students receive, not only engineer; Patrick Marino, a tion has sent more than 1,200 Resurrection Catholic school Catholic schools in America, in terms of their academic physics and mechanical en- teachers to Catholic schools in Pascagoula, Mississippi, you can’t leave that behind work but also in terms of the gineering double major; and across the United States. said she hoped to ultimately after two years,” Murphy scholarly engagement activi- Annie Stephenson, a physics More than 30 members of inspire a love of learning and said. ties that they pursue beyond major. this year’s graduating class faith in her students. Mary Ostrowski, who will the classroom both in the U.S. have committed to serve as “I think I’m really looking also teach in Texas, said the and abroad,” said Thibert, the Udall Native American ACE teaching fellows. In ad- forward to the purpose and ACE program is an opportu- assistant director of nation- Congressional internship dition to teaching for the reward that comes from in- nity for deep and meaning- al fellowships for the Center Tyler Barron, a sociology next two years, they will also for Undergraduate Scholarly and American Studies double engage in intensive studies “Working with the other people in the Engagement (CUSE). major, was awarded the Udall at Notre Dame during the “CUSE looks forward to Native American Congressional summer. ACE program was just really incredible, continuing to work with the internship. The internship pro- Matthew Gelchion, re- and every person I talk to, whether Class of 2015 as they become vides American Indian and cruiting coordinator for ACE they’ve already committed to ACE or alumni — it’s never too late to Alaska Native students an op- teaching fellows and a 2009 whether they’re thinking about it, got me apply for some of these fellow- portunity to understand the graduate of Notre Dame, ships, and every year, alumni government-to-government credits the tight-knit and more excited about teaching.” receive major awards like the relationship between Native formative environment of Anthony Barret Rhodes Scholarship, the Gates Tribes and the federal govern- the ACE community with senior Cambridge Scholarship or the ment, the program’s website the relative success of the Fulbright.” said. Barron is the first recipi- program. Gelchion said ACE fluencing these kids in a pos- ful service rather than just a ent from Notre Dame in the teachers are distinguished by itive way,” Voorde said. two-year commitment, not- Fulbright school’s history, Thibert said. their willingness to embrace “I want to be able to look ing how most students in the The Fulbright U.S. Student challenge and their unique back and say, ‘I provided program aim to stay involved Program provides grants for Austrian Teaching energy and noted how their these kids with not only this in education after they finish, international research or study Assistantship experience with ACE left great academic formation but whether through teaching projects and English teaching Two students received them transformed for the also just [instilled] in them a or involvement in education assistant programs, according to the Austrian Teaching better. confidence that maybe they policy. the program’s website. Nine se- Assistantship, which provides Anthony Barrett, a se- don’t get at home,’ and just “You hear all the stories of niors received Fulbright grants graduates with an interest in nior from Stanford Hall and instill in them a love for their people who have done ACE, this year, and Notre Dame had Austrian students to work at English major with minor faith and a love for their aca- and they’ve just grown so 17 recipients as an institution, secondary schools through- in education, schooling and demics,” Voorde said. much as a community and the most the University has ever out Austria, the website said. society, said he decided to Maria Murphy, a senior have been able to form that had, Thibert said. Eric Donahue and Rachel become a teacher after work- from Pangborn Hall, said she network that extends beyond Claire Donovan will travel to Ruddick, both majors in bio- ing with ninth graders dur- decided to apply to ACE af- those two years of classroom Togo in West Africa to research logical sciences with minors ing one of his summers as an ter examining the systemic teaching, as well as learning “Micronutrient Fortificationin German, both declined for undergraduate. Barrett, who problems in the American how to put others (especially and Maternal Health in Togo: A the Fulbright U.S. Student will work in St. Pius X middle education system through students) before yourself. The Model for Sustainable Aid” on a Program. school in Denver, Colorado, the University’s education, next two years are going to be fellowship. Eric Donahue also said his internship at ACE schooling and society minor. a huge growing and learning Christina Gutierrez received was awarded the DAAD during his senior year moti- Murphy will be teaching in experience, and I’m really ex- the Fulbright/Casten Family (Deutscher Akademischer vated him to apply and join Corpus Christi, Texas, and cited,” Ostrowski said. Foundation Award to study at Austausch Dienst, German for the program. said she hoped her experi- the University of Gastronomic ‘German Academic Exchange “Working with the other ence with ACE would provide Contact Gabriela Malespin at Sciences in Italy. Gutierrez is System’) Study Scholarship. people in the ACE program her with the opportunity to [email protected] a Hesburgh-Yusko Scholar, CUSE encourages the class as well as a Kellogg Institute of 2015 to continue to apply International Scholar. (Editor’s for fellowships; alumni are note: Gutierrez is the business eligible to apply for schol- The Observer News department would like manager for The Observer.) arships such as the Rhodes A Kellog Institute and Marshall Scholarships, to thank the following seniors for the International Scholar, Alexis Thibert said. countless hours they spent in the newsroom Palá will be studying in Chile on “These fellowship oppor- a Fulbright. tunities can significantly and on location to uncover the truth and Three students earned enhance a recipient’s profile English Teaching Assistantship while advancing their aca- report it accurately. grants from the Fulbright pro- demic and professional tra- gram: Leila Green, Kendra jectories in unique ways and Reiser and Ryan Schultheis. connecting them to future Green will be teaching in South leaders in a variety of fields,” Ann Marie Jakubowski Carolyn Hutyra Africa, Reiser in Indonesia and Thibert said. Schultheis in Mexico. 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By MADISON JAROS something very deep inside N ews Writer of me that still kept wanting to do this.” Like most Notre Dame stu- That part of him that dents, senior Sam Bellafiore wanted to become a priest had an idea of what his fu- grew throughout his time at ture career would be when Notre Dame, Bellafiore said. he was still in high school. “Really from the first day But at the time, Bellafiore I was here — I met someone wasn’t thinking about be- in my section as a freshman coming an accountant or a the first week of class, and lawyer — he was thinking we talked about discern- about becoming a priest. ment,” he said. “People are Bellafiore, who will en- just in general more open ter Saint Joseph’s Seminary to the idea of someone be- in Yonkers, New York, this coming a priest or religious September, said he has been [at Notre Dame] than you’d drawn to religious life for find in a lot of other places. So the fact that people were open with it and thought it was an okay thing to do – it makes it a lot easier to think Courtesy of Christina Serena about.” Senior Christina Serena (left) will join the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist in August. To

senior her left are Sister Joseph Andrew, foundress and vocations director of the order, and two postulants. Men that join a semi- nary can choose either to forward to most as he pre- priest, just spending time I can’t say exactly why I’m

Sam Bellafiore Sam join an order — like the pares to enter religious life. with people, ministering to called to them.” Congregation of Holy Cross What will be even more im- them, learning from them Serena said there are many quite a while, even though — or a diocese. Bellafiore portant to him than that, and bringing whatever I can reasons she loves the order. there were many times he said he considered joining though, will be the Mass, he share to them.” “I love the Dominicans’ said he wished he wasn’t. an order, but ultimately de- said. Senior Christina Serena, commitment to study,” “I started thinking about cided to join a diocese so he “If I became a priest, the who will join the Dominican Serena said. “I love that [becoming a priest] late in could serve the city where he most important thing in my Sisters of Mary, Mother of they’re the order of preach- high school, and you don’t grew up. life — and if I don’t become the Eucharist in August, said ers, because I think that’s so particularly like the idea of “I was really drawn to serv- a priest, the most important she is most looking forward important, especially with not getting married, or not ing the people in the place thing in my life — would be to giving her life “entirely to all the people in our cul- owning very many things that I’m from, the place that Mass, when God actually God” after graduation. ture today who don’t rec- or having to spend every raised me and formed me continues to take flesh in “Rather than waiting for ognize Christ. They’re also day helping other people,” and helped me become who the world and be with us,” that time to test out my vo- very monastic. I love all the Bellafiore said. “[Religious I am,” Bellafiore said. “And Bellafiore said. “That would cation, I’ll actually get to traditional ways of pray- life is], on the face of it, not I want to go back and help be the most important thing. live it and see it with clearer ing, and they wear the tra- particularly attractive. And people there.” There’s nothing more im- eyes than I’ve been able to so ditional Dominican habit. I kept finding that, on the Bellafiore said serving the portant than that. But I’m far,” Serena said. But they’re also very young surface level, even though it people of his community also looking forward to, in When she first arrived at and joyful; their average age wasn’t attractive, there was is something he’s looking seminary and if I become a Notre Dame, Serena said she is 30 and the average age of didn’t want to be a religious those who enter is 21. Pi a d Advertisement sister. But like Bellafiore, “So I’m already over the her love for religious life average. One of the pre-pos- grew during her time as an tulants was asking me how undergraduate. I felt about being old,” she “Through my Foundations said with a laugh. of Theology course and To those discerning their through my prayer and get- vocation, Bellafiore said the ting to know God better in most important thing he has that way, it became clear learned throughout the pro- to me that God was calling cess is not to be afraid. me to consider [religious “Fear is not something that life],” Serena said. “The comes from God,” Bellafiore more I prayed about it, the said. “He always speaks more I learned about the through peace. There’s also Dominicans, the more it at- no reason to be afraid be- tracted me. And there just cause He’s totally good and became a point where I fell totally in love with you and in love with religious life, wants nothing but what’s and during prayer one morn- good for you.” ing said, ‘Yes, this is what I Serena agreed. want to do.’ And that’s what “I think oftentimes when I’ve wanted to do since.” people are trying to figure By the time she was a out God’s will, they think of it sophomore, Serena had de- as something that God knows cided she wanted to join the and He won’t necessarily tell Dominicans. them unless they do every- “I don’t think I would thing perfectly, or they re- have been able to discern ally think about it and obsess my vocation without an im- about it,” she said. “But the age of religious life,” Serena vocation is something that said. “And the first sisters I God has already implanted ever encountered were from in you through baptism, and my community, in Spain at He actually desires for us to World Youth Day. And after know our vocations more [God] introduced them to than we do ourselves. So as me it was most natural for long as you’re staying close to me to begin, first of all, dis- God through the sacraments cerning with them. And lat- and through prayer, He will er, meeting other religious reveal your vocation to you orders, I realized that God at the right time.” introduced me first to the order that was right for me. Contact Madison Jaros at It’s a matter of the heart, so [email protected] 14 The observer | FRiDAY, MAY 15, 2015 | ndsmcobserver.com The observer | FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2015 | ndsmcobserver.com 15

ERIN RICE | The Observer 16 The observer | fridAY, may 15, 2015 | ndsmcobserver.com Thank you for It’s time to say goodbye

word in every paper, prompting us to be better. A South both homes Mike Monaco Bend elementary school teacher who extends his days S enior Sports Writer with rowdy students so they can receive extra tutoring. Ann Marie Jakubowksi It’s time to say thank you. E ditor-in-Chief Emeritus It’s time. Thank you to all these wonderful people and so many I’ve put off this one last contribution to The Observer more. To my parents and grandparents, who’ve given me long enough, unfairly prolonging the Senior Week days the chance to live here and who’ve supported my every Which is a better indicator of how much you of our underclassmen working in the South Dining Hall move, read my worst articles and remained my loyal (and love someone: tears and the ache of absence when basement. sometimes only) broadcast listeners. To my sister, who’s you leave them, or the ability to pack up and leave It’s a writer’s block in a different way, equal parts not always just a phone call away, whether she was living her joyfully knowing that a perfectly happy and all- knowing how and not wanting to say these things, a fear own college years in Pennsylvania or starting her new life around satisfactory reunion will come eventually? of finality that becomes all the more real with each inter- in the working world in Boston. That question has popped up several times mittent keystroke. Thank you to my friends, for an endless dropbox of during my years at Notre Dame — facing that It’s time to say goodbye. memories, laughs, smiles, pick-up games at the Rock, first yawning, interminable summer after fresh- Goodbye to the most incredible group of people by late-night conversations of opposite extremes of serious- man year, feeling as if I had to pack up and leave which I’ve ever been and might ever be surrounded. ness and walks to the Grotto. Thanks for the dorm-room my friends just as I found my rhythm here. And In high school, college is hyped up as this four-year radiators, Wednesday night river races, tabletop tears, then, in the middle of August, gathering up all my objective, the ambiguous endgame of SATs, ACTs, AP unending support and understanding (I swear this is my things again and carting them down to campus exams, guided tours and info sessions. Then you arrive last bit of work for The Observer). just as I remembered how much I love the home I on campus, settle in, make friends and go to class, and Thank you to my co-workers and professors, and belonged to before I ever heard the phrase “home college is more than the place you’ll spend “the best four thanks for changing those labels to simply friends. under the Dome.” years of your life.” It becomes your life. Thanks for the late-night YouTube clips (Cousin Terio, It’s no exaggeration to say this duality between Weird as I am, I’ve had those big-picture moments looking at you) in the Observer office and the should- loving my time on campus and longing for more when I try to contextualize what we’re doing here. Tucked be-out-right-now investigative reporting (Bruno’s Night time spent with family has defined my years at away in northwest Indiana, there are 8,477 undergradu- Blackout, great timing). Thanks for giving me chances, Notre Dame. It’s the twin desires to define myself ate students, plus all the professors, staff and faculty, challenging me, questioning me and showing me. in a new place full of former strangers and the working toward goals — learning, serving, teaching. It’s time. And that’s sad. That’s exciting. That’s scary. desire to hold on to the identity and sense of direc- I’ve had those moments when I’ve thought I’ll never be That’s fulfilling. That’s regrettable. That’s rewarding. tion I owe to my family and community at home. around as talented a group of people. But there’s comfort in knowing these friendships, these Looking back, I know there’s nothing more im- But as the years went on, my thinking changed. I’ll memories and these years defy time. portant I could say in my last Observer piece ever never be around a better group of people. Yes, the talent than a big, heartfelt-yet-perhaps-clichéd thank of everyone here is remarkable. But it’s the overall quality Mike Monaco is graduating with a degree in film, you to my parents, who offered me the chance to of person that continually strikes me. television and theatre, as well as minors in the Gallivan belong to both places. An overworked senior who carves out time to send Program in Journalism, Ethics and Democracy and As a parent, what would it feel like when the ac- well-wishes to a sick dining-hall worker. An underclass- business economics. He will remain a Chiptole addict and ceptance letter tells your child “Welcome Home” man who organizes uplifting messages and gifts for the proponent of the number 42. He can be reached through in big, exuberant letters, and yet you can’t help family of a student that just lost a parent. A graduate who jmmonaco.com but think home is the place your child is leaving, stays connected and stays available for a local fatherless The views expressed in this column are those of the not the place they’re going to? What do you say teenager. A professor who pores over and questions every author and not necessarily those of The Observer. when your child calls home looking for advice on switching majors from pre-med to English, on studying abroad for a summer or a semester, on accepting an internship across the country? On choosing how to spend the next few years after Who I have become college? fully every one of the things I did accomplish. I had Remembering all my parents have done for me Samantha Zuba professors, friends and classmates who encouraged in each of those times I stumbled in the past four Assistant Managing Editor Emeritus me to think this way, to love what I invest my time in. years, what can I possibly say but thank you? Singing in the Women’s Liturgical Choir and working At what point are the words “thank you” not I like to distance myself from the high school version for The Observer helped too. enough to contain my gratitude; when do I need of me. I’m incredibly thankful that Notre Dame encourages to couple my written platitudes with decisions She knew a lot less, balanced her life a lot less, was a this kind of education of the heart. Without it, I would and the kind of actions that proverbially speak lot less confident. And I don’t like that. be much less prepared for whatever comes after my louder? And when that time comes, what could I My fiancé wrote a column the other day though, time at Notre Dame. do that would show you the same love, compas- “Four years and one lifetime ago” (April 22), that got me I know now to take 15 minutes to stop at places like sion and support you’ve shown me time after thinking maybe I’ve been wrong. the Grotto, to listen to a friend’s story about a squirrel time? He reread and reflected on his college entrance es- outside the dining hall or to grab quarter dogs with my These few column inches are a shoddy start, but says and offered this advice: “Change in ways that roommate. I know to invest in these moments and love I want to say — with the witness of anyone else would make that optimistic high school senior proud. I each one of them. who stumbles upon this piece in print or online can only pray that my former self would approve of my I was always happier for it. My work came out bet- — thank you. Thank you for years of effort prepar- new answers and who I have become.” ter too. It always seemed like I had accomplished more ing me to make my way through college and, alas, My first thought: “Wow, I’m glad I said ‘Yes’ when he than if I had finished my assignment a half hour earlier. make my way out of it this weekend. Thank you asked me to marry him at the Grotto. He rocks.” I’m glad high school me thought I could accomplish for saying yes to everything good in my life and My next thought was that I have spent so much time so much. I’m happy she was motivated and arrived at for helping me say no to the opposite. Thank you disapproving of my former self that I have forgotten to Notre Dame hoping to learn from anyone and anything for teaching me that there is a difference between wonder if she would approve of me. she encountered here. right and wrong, and that the right is always When I came to Notre Dame, I was wildly optimistic I’m just as hopeful about my future after Notre Dame. within reach. about what I could accomplish. Some of it I got around I hope that in three years, when I graduate from law Notre Dame has become a second home for me, to. A lot of it I didn’t. There just weren’t enough hours. school, I can look back on the Notre Dame senior who a home you sent me away to instead of a home you But at the end of the day, I’ve learned to be proud of was so hopeful and know she’d be proud. built up around me. Thank you for both of them. who I am, and I like to think the high school senior who thought I could do anything would be too. Samantha Zuba is graduating with a degree in English, Ann Marie Jakubowski is graduating with I think she’d be proud because of what I consider the as well as a supplementary major in German and a majors in English and Spanish and a minor in best thing I learned. minor in the Gallivan Program in Journalism, Ethics the Gallavant Program in Journalism, Ethics I’m the type of person who likes to plan her day down and Democracy. She would like to thank her parents and Democracy. She would like to thank to the minute, checking off as many things as possible. for making it possible for her to attend Notre Dame, her Shakira, Taylor Swift and her roommate I’ve learned, though, that what’s more important than sister for making her laugh and her fiancé for always for four years of entertainment. For book how many things I get done in a day is doing every one making her want to be a better person. In the fall, she or recipe recommendations, email of those things I check off with joy and my whole heart. will attend Georgetown Law and can be contacted at [email protected] I’m not sure I would have received that lesson so the email address she created as a middle-schooler, The views expressed in this column are those clearly somewhere else, and that’s why I love Notre [email protected] of the author and not necessarily those of The Dame. The views expressed in this column are those of the Observer. My favorite part of my career here is that I enjoyed author and not necessarily those of The Observer. The observer | fridAY, may 15, 2015 | ndsmcobserver.com 17 Thank you, Saint Mary’s

this road with you. biggest fans and sent me all the support (and Kelly Konya To the professors in the English department care packages) I could ever wish for, and I love S aint Mary’s Editor Emeritus who became my mentors and scholarly family — that you love Saint Mary’s as much as I do. you all have inspired me more than words, in all And lastly, to everyone else that made this I’ll admit, it took me a while to appreciate the of their power and beauty, can describe. If I grow place so meaningful in big or small ways: my “all-women’s school” eccentricities, which first to be half the professor any of you are, I know I’ll favorite cabbie, Ollie; all of the wonderful librar- appeared to me mostly as foibles. Everyone al- be doing just fine. ians; the Queens Court girls; the staff and con- ways talked about the “sisterhood” and the value To my Rome girls — there’s nothing like expe- tributors for Chimes, our literary journal; Gwen of being a “Belle,” though I saw these things as riencing la città eterna with new friends by your O’Brien, our director of media relations; and abstractions for much of my first two years as an side, and I wouldn’t have wanted to share cap- Fr. John Pearson and Regina Wilson in campus undergraduate. But sometime in the mix, I de- puccinos, cornettos, God Squad and Scholars ministry. veloped a deep and unexpected passion for Saint with anyone else. It’s been a wild, sometimes stressful, busy, ful- Mary’s, and as I reflect back on these four years, To the Observer staff, and especially my Saint filling and, all in all, fun four years, and I just I can only attribute my bond to the College to the Mary’s editorship predecessor Kaitlyn Rabach want to say thank you to everyone who’s been people who revealed its value and inspired the and successor Haleigh Ehmsen — journalism there through it all. Being a Belle would mean person I’ve become. As they say, it’s always the will simply never be the same, and I’m eter- nothing without all of you. people who make the place, and since I’m a fan nally grateful for the dedication and organized of lists, I want to dedicate my last column to all chaos that harmonized in our South Dining Hall Kelly Konya is graduating with a degree in English those who I will forever appreciate and who made dungeon. literature and writing. She’ll continue to feed her love my four years the best possible: To the Sorin Otters of 823 Notre Dame Ave. — for poetry, fish & chips and the “craic” while studying To the friends who became my sisters — our thank you for being great friends and even great- at Trinity College Dublin next year. Any and all care maps would never have crossed if it weren’t er representations of what it is to be Notre Dame packages of ramen or peanut butter are appreciated. If for this place, as we hail from distances as far- gentlemen; I’m already looking forward to seeing you want to visit, be pen pals or chat books, e-mail Kelly reaching as New Jersey and Los Angeles. But now, you all again for reunion tailgates and endless at [email protected] we share the Avenue, which will always lead us jokes. The views expressed in this column are those of the home, and I couldn’t be happier to have shared To my parents — you have always been my author and not necessarily those of The Observer. From hate to love: My Notre Dame story

I was a part of it. Even the famed residence hall life To the friends I’ve made over the past four years, Kevin Song felt empty and soulless to me. I’ve only confided thank you for believing in me. To the awesome Assistant Managing Editor Emeritus this in two people before, but I spent much of my people at The Observer, whom I am eternally grate- freshman year contemplating a transfer to another ful for all I’ve learned and experienced, thank you I hated Notre Dame. school and shed more than a few tears in the pro- for everything. To the photo department at The That’s right, I said it. I hated Notre Dame at one cess. I’ll spare you the details. Observer, where I grew up, you guys are awesome, point. Here’s my story. Soon, that all changed. and thank you for memories. These aren’t the words that traditionally adorn My sophomore year, I decided I was too cowardly To my wonderful girlfriend, Amanda, thank you these pages of tearful, emotional and heartfelt to transfer. I moved off-campus with a few friends. for making me the best version of myself and stay- reflections from our newest batch of college gradu- I took the classes that I wanted to, not ones my First ing by my side through the thick and thin, no mat- ates, but I’m not ashamed to say them. College is Year of Studies advisor put me in. I became more ter what. I couldn’t have done it without you. filled with emotion — the links of brotherhood and involved with The Observer and Asian American And finally, thank you to the famed Notre Dame sisterhood that hold us together are bonded to- Association and immersed myself in joining new family that I’ve come to know and love. gether by our memories of failed exams, late nights clubs and meeting new people. I told myself I was Without each and everyone one of you, from my in LaFun eating quarter dogs that we live to regret, just doing this to distract myself from being un- closest friends to people I’ve never met before, this heartbreak, failures on the gridiron, and yes, all of happy, that this was just immersion therapy. wonderful place would not be the same without the victories too. But something strange happened — I made new you. My first year here, I felt out of place and lost. I friends and started to actually enjoy being in South In words that I believe in now more than ever, skipped out on Frosh-O, choosing to keep high Bend. I felt happy for the first time in ages and, for love thee, Notre Dame. school alive with a trip to the Edinburgh Fringe the first time, felt a bit of the “Notre Dame family.” Festival instead. I wasn’t Catholic. I hated many of So for anyone who’s reading this that feels lost at Kevin Song is graduating with a degree in finance, a my classes. Dining hall food was terrible, with few Notre Dame or anywhere else, I encourage you to supplementary major in computer applications, as well options for outside nourishment. I didn’t particu- try new things and find your place because every- as a newfound love for tigers. He would like to reassure larly care for football. I couldn’t help thinking to one has one. Maybe it’s not all about reaching out everyone reading his column that he really does love myself: have I made a huge mistake coming to this to your support network but sometimes about find- Notre Dame. If you’d ever like to chat, he will probably middle-of-nowhere place? ing the right support network. be somewhere up in the air on a plane at any given After a few months of feeling forlorn, I started After some time, I finally found mine. And for moment, but can be reached at [email protected] to feel down, like I didn’t belong. Everyone talks that, I’m sorry to report that I’ll need to return to The views expressed in this column are those of the about the “Notre Dame family,” and I didn’t think the sappy traditions of these storied pages. author and not necessarily those of The Observer.

FR. THEODORE HESBURGH consideration of what he has to say about his belief or unbelief, his certainty or uncertainty; where differences “ Notre Dame can and must be a crossroads where all the of culture and religion and conviction can co-exist with vital intellectual currents of our time meet in dialogue, friendship, civility, hospitality, respect and love; a place where the great issues of the Church and the world today where the endless conversation is harbored and not are plumbed to their depths, where every sincere inquirer foreclosed.” is welcomed and listened to and respected by a serious —From “The endless conversation” video, 1975 18 The observer | fridAY, may 15, 2015 | ndsmcobserver.com What makes Notre Dame special

— the culture, particularly in regards to cam- in London to reporting on the improbable Brian Hartnett pus life, is different. Where else can you live men’s basketball run to the Elite Eight this sea- M anaging Editor Emeritus in the same building for four years surrounded son to making a presentation before the former by people of all different years, majors and president of Ireland in my last undergraduate What is it about Notre Dame that makes this backgrounds? Sure, there are drawbacks to class, I went some places and experienced some place so special and so beloved? residence life here, but there’s also a unique things I never expected. This is a question I have grappled with for sense of camaraderie and identity that re- And these were just some broad categories years. It started when I was applying to colleg- sults, particularly when you live on the fringes that covered my life at Notre Dame. I could go es, and deep down, I knew Notre Dame was the of Chicago’s eastern suburbs — shoutout to on and on about the little things — walking place I wanted to go, even though I hardly men- Carroll Hall. past the Dome, visiting the Grotto in the snow, tioned it to others, and my visit there was far Similarly, I’ll never know what human or late-night trips to Steak n’ Shake, playing sand from ideal (snow in April will tend to do that). computer decides the living arrangements at volleyball on Carroll’s lawn, attending some It’s a question I asked as I struggled through Notre Dame, but I must say they do a pretty incredible sporting events — that really do en- my freshman year, seeking to find if I would darn good job. It never ceases to amaze me capsulate what life is like at Notre Dame. ever fit in here, and as I became more comfort- how groups of 18-year olds randomly thrown I fully realize that the reasons why I find able in my sophomore and junior years, to the together end up developing what promise to be Notre Dame to be special are probably not uni- point where I’d dread leaving the University life-long friendships. versal. My experience is different from that of even for just a few days. What makes Notre Dame special is what the person next to me, and there are over 2,000 And it’s a question I was recently asked as I caused me to look up some transfer applica- different stories that could be told this senior showed a prospective freshman around cam- tions my freshman year — the people here are week. pus. He later committed here, but I don’t think accomplished, and I got a much-needed dose But these stories, as varied as they may be, it was my scatterbrained answer that convinced of humility that year. As I went along, how- had the combined effect of making this campus him. And it got me thinking all over again. ever, I found that many of these same people a home. And perhaps that is what most sets this Now, I could simply answer this question are down-to-earth and willing to lend a hand. unique place apart. with Lou Holtz’s quote about the mystique of Despite my freshman rationalizations, I also Notre Dame, but that would be a Notre Dame found that there is a niche here for everybody Brian Hartnett is graduating with a degree in cliché, and my attempts at being a journalist — finding it comes in the form of a class you’d marketing, as well as a minor in the Gallivan Program the last four years have taught me that clichés never thought you’d enjoy, feedback from a pro- in Journalism, Ethics and Democracy. After being a drag down a story. fessor or editor or even a compliment from a resident of Carroll Hall for four years and spending Therefore, I will appeal to the investigative classmate. most of his free time in The Observer office the past reporting side of journalism and provide poten- What makes Notre Dame special is what year, he’s looking forward to actually seeing the sun and tial solutions — ok, anecdotal evidence — that helped me feel more ingrained in the commu- having a shorter commute to work. Tweet all questions, might tackle this question. nity as I became an upperclassmen — it offers comments and concerns to @BrianGHartnett What makes Notre Dame special is what so many opportunities. From walking through The views expressed in this column are those of the partially drew me to the University originally Trafalgar Square every day on my way to class author and not necessarily those of The Observer. The best years of my life, so far

the end of his time here. It was kind of like “they.” Isaac Lorton Stockholm Syndrome. He would like donations I say “yet” because I hope people will go into Assistant Managing Editor Emeritus to go to his roadtripping-around-the-world everyday and every new year thinking this is fund. He accepts all payments. Graduation is a the best year of their life. Nostalgia can be fun, I didn’t want to write this column. It felt ticketed event, but all are welcome to attend the but regret or living in the past can be crippling. too much like I was writing an obituary of my memorials leading up to that day. How am I able to pick out my favorite memories time here at Notre Dame. How do I want to be So that’s how my obituary would read, but my when time hasn’t had the opportunity to erode remembered? time here was much more than what an obitu- away the memories that matter now but won’t Isaac Lorton was a 22-year-old man (child), ary can convey. Yet, I don’t know how to put my matter in 40 years? Of course there are things from Prescott Valley, Arizona, who attended four years here into words well either. That’s that stand out in my four years, but only with the University of Notre Dame. He majored in about the best I can do. time will I know if these are actually memorable the Program of Liberal Studies and minored in They say that college covers the best years of memories. Maybe I am afraid my memories later Journalism, Ethics and Democracy. He liked your life. I don’t know who “they” are, but they in life won’t be the best years of my life, but that to read, talk about ideas and argue about little aren’t necessarily wrong, yet. I have had some doesn’t matter because right now they are the things for the hell of it. He is preceded by 172 amazing times at Notre Dame, in Keenan Hall, best years of my life, and for that and for all the Notre Dame senior classes. He is concurrently at The Observer. I’m grateful for the fantastic people who have made them so great, I am ut- passing on to the next life with a great gang of experiences I have had, the people I’ve met and terly grateful. friends and a bunch of other people he wishes the friends I have made. I don’t regret sleep- he had the time to meet. He is survived by The less nights in The Observer office, all-nighters Isaac Lorton is graduating with a degree in the Observer staff, the Native American Student looking out a Club Hes window writing a paper Program of Liberal and a minor in the Gallivan Association, future PLS majors and about 6,000 or trying to run a club without any funding. I Program in Journalism, Ethics and Democracy. He students, 2,000 of whom will endure the same don’t regret any of my experiences here because would like to thank coffee and wants everyone to know fate as him next year. He was something. He they have been the best four years of my life up it is a legal performance-enhancing drug. In the future had a love-hate relationship with Notre Dame; to this point. But my biggest advice to anyone he can be reached. he loved his major and minor and actually be- crazy enough to get this far into this column is The views expressed in this column are those of the gan to feel some love towards South Bend near to not listen to these omniscient generalizing author and not necessarily those of The Observer.

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use of her time was to engage in one-sided con- but something I wanted to do. While there are Allie Tollaksen versations about movies and films with uninter- more than a few articles I’m sure I won’t look S cene Editor Emeritus ested classmates. Picture girl walking around a back on proudly (I may or may not have written dark common room touting pop-culture advice a defense of Justin Bieber once), my time at The When I started at Notre Dame, I was con- and opinions at anyone who would listen, which Observer set me on a path I’m excited to con- vinced I was going to be a doctor. If not a doctor, was no one in particular. That was me. tinue exploring after graduation. I told myself, then a public health specialist. If Finally, a brave stranger decided to give me I didn’t have anything close to a typical Notre not a public health specialist, I insisted, I’d be a some advice: stop barraging unsuspecting par- Dame experience, but being a part of Scene success story in some other noble health-related tygoers with your interests and instead find an — that island of misfit toys in the centerfold profession. This was how I got through two outlet. This stranger bestowing advice, I soon of the newspaper — brought me closer to the years of chemistry labs. learned, was The Observer’s scene editor at the University than anything else in my four years. This story is not a new one. Many of my friends time. He suggested Scene as an outlet. (Thank Writing, editing and getting thrown into the have similar tales of dropping their pre-health you, Kevin.) chaos of a daily newspaper was an education I major or abandoning engineering dreams. Notre Two-and-a-half years later, The Observer never anticipated as a bright-eyed, pre-health Dame students come into this University and ended up being not only a channel for my pop- major freshman, but it’s one I’ve come to appre- are told we’re smart enough and disciplined culture opinions but a huge part of my life at ciate and am thrilled to put into practice. enough to do anything we want. And if we can Notre Dame. It was, at times, a service for my do anything we want, we think, we should do mental health, allowing me to say the things Allie Tollaksen is graduating with a degree in what will make us most successful, helpful or I couldn’t yell at parties. To be fair, at other psychology and a minor in poverty studies. She would charitable. times, it proved to be a tax on my mental health, like to thank her parents, her professors and everyone This is all great. But what we’re not told is that when dropped stories lead to late nights and who wrote for Scene, even if it was just one article she pasting a collage of respectable careers on the frantically-written emails. talked you into signing up for. She will be spending the wall and blindly throwing a dart at one is prob- It was also a place to meet people interested next year as an au pair, writer and living cliché in Paris, ably not the best way to discern your future. in the things I was and be inspired by students but can be found on Twitter at @allietollaksen and That’s how I got to be a sophomore at a dorm who thought about and wrote things infinitely reached via email at [email protected] gathering who, after struggling through a day better than I could. And The Observer was The views expressed in this column are those of the of studying organic chemistry, decided the best where I found not just something I could do author and not necessarily those of The Observer. An unexpectedly rewarding experience

to me as anyone. Even more surprising, I said A year later, I can say that my somewhat im- Keri O’Mara yes. pulsive acceptance of the role as Graphics Editor Graphics Editor Emeritus However, this abrupt evolution of my involve- turned out to be one of the most unexpectedly ment with The Observer didn’t intimidate or rewarding experiences from my time at Notre While studying in Dublin during the fall of ju- overwhelm me. I felt honored to be so wholly Dame. A simple description of my job would be nior year, I received an e-mail from the Graphics accepted and embraced into this community, that I sat at a computer and made art to go along Editor at The Observer, expressing her interest despite being an inexperienced newcomer. I felt with stories. But the reality is that I became a in my joining the graphics team for the paper. challenged to live up to the enthusiasm and hard part of a bigger community. A community of tal- I knew people that had worked at the paper in work of prior and fellow editors. I felt excited to ented, passionate, hardworking people who are that mysterious room in the underbelly of South be able to contribute my own personal vision to dedicated to not only to producing a newspaper, Dining Hall, but still felt a sense of strange sense the paper, to be a leader among this community but also making it the best possible daily source of wonder toward the idea of becoming a part of and to use this role in order to understand and of news. I feel lucky to have been a part of this this behind-the-scenes journalistic crew. influence the role of graphics in the news. community, to have had the shared experiences Joining The Observer felt like the opportunity Being Graphics Editor was so much more than only those brave enough to wander into that to get an inside look at Santa’s workshop, where simply sitting at a computer and making art mysterious basement office will ever be able to elves were nightly editors, and instead of toys, to go along with stories. Being Graphics Editor understand. they produced papers. So, out of curiosity and meant late nights of deadlines and technological a desperate desire for some cash, I decided I’d frustration and stress-eating gummies. It meant Keri O’Mara is a graduating senior BFA in visual join the graphics team upon my return to Notre convincing everyone I was a real-life wizard communication design. If you want to share any corgi- Dame in the spring semester. Little did I know at whenever using Photoshop. It meant spending related media with her, or just pictures of dogs in the time, I would be interviewed and asked to be hours in a conference room conversing ideas sunglasses, send it over to @keriomara on Twitter. the new Graphics Editor only two weeks after my with people dedicated to sharing voices and sto- The views expressed in this column are those of the start at the paper. This was as much of a surprise ries with truth and accuracy. author and not necessarily those of The Observer.

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“A college degree is not a sign that one is a finished product “Education is the guardian genius of democracy. It is the only dictator but an indication a person is prepared for life.” that free men recognize, and the only ruler that free men require.”

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Letters to the Editor: Four Years in Review O n hearing you might SMC at the BCS I found it incredibly disheartening to read cheerleading squad, take pictures for The the article, “Championship ticket tension” Observer and hold leadership positions in transfer and the comments that have arisen from it. clubs and activities. Both schools boast of To a student of color, on hearing you might transfer: I’m a proud student at Saint Mary’s, and I’ve the great relationship and community be- Recently we learned you have become so disheartened by racism at Notre Dame that you been so blessed to attend the school that tween the two, but that community seems are considering transferring to another school. I do. However, I’ve also considered myself to fall flat in reality. We were told you and other students received several racist messages on Yik Yak, the so- blessed to have Notre Dame right across I could argue about how the ticket lottery cial media app that allows people to post anonymous messages for others to read. We don’t the street. These two institutions have such system is fair or unfair, but in all honesty, subscribe to Yik Yak, but one of our students shared one of the messages you saw. a strong history, and it’s sad that instead of I don’t care that much about it. It’s disap- We were sickened. The message was racist, and it was infuriating. As awful as it was, we this historic season bringing the communi- pointing to find out that all of the contribu- understand this may not be the only instance of racism you have encountered on the Notre ties together, it’s tearing them apart. tions from Belles, both past and present, Dame campus. So we can understand why you might want to leave. And we support, cat- As a Belle, I’ve cheered Notre Dame onto go unrecognized by members of the Notre egorically, your right to make decisions that will enable you to feel safe, to flourish and to be victory, along with the rest of you, and I’ve Dame student body, as we’re referred to, yet happy — whatever those decisions might be. taken advantage of many opportunities again, as “just” Saint Mary’s students. Why We write this letter to share our thoughts with you and other students of color as you con- that Notre Dame has provided through don’t we all focus on the hard work and ef- sider the future. We want you to know: clubs and activities. These comments from fort that our football team has put forth and Your faculty and staff care about you. We want to do everything we can to help you learn, Notre Dame women that I’m “only from the celebrate as one community with them as grow and thrive at Notre Dame. We want to teach you, and we want to learn from you. And sister [school]” make me question whether they head to Miami? Go Irish! we will do all we can to help you feel that Notre Dame is truly your home. my contributions to the Notre Dame com- You have allies among your fellow students. As tragic as it is that some Notre Dame stu- munity and the contributions of my fellow Linsey McMullen dents are so lost in personal webs of ignorance and fear, many more students believe in Belles go unnoticed. senior the Notre Dame mission of promoting learning in the service of justice. The student who Saint Mary’s women are members Le Mans Hall showed us the racist message was distraught at the thought you might leave. That student of the Notre Dame marching band and Dec. 4, 2012 and others like her are your allies and your friends. You make Notre Dame a better place. Diversity in all of its expressions, whether racial, ethnic, economic, linguistic, aesthetic or other forms, makes for a stronger, smarter, more wholly human community. While it is not your responsibility to make Notre Dame a better place, we want you to know that your presence in this university matters. A call to remember You belong here. When you received your letter from the admissions office telling you that If you drive around my suburban, north Chicago neighborhood around you had been accepted to Notre Dame, this became your university. The library, the dorms, Christmastime, you see a wonderful assortment of lights and decorations. You get the the classrooms — these are your places. The quads, the lakes, the Grotto — they are here for icicles, the beautiful wreaths, the big, bright colored bulbs, but then every few houses you. No one has the right to take these from you, and no one can. Let the haters leave, if that’s or so you see something different. Warm pink lights, wrapped around a bush or two, what they choose. We will wish them better days and hope they someday learn to love others contrast the typical reds and greens of the seasons and piqued my curiosity back in 2010 as God intended. Notre Dame belongs to you, not them. Why should you leave? when they first began to appear. I asked myM om why all these houses had pink lights, As you well know, a hallmark of the United States’ past is institutionalized racism; and the to which she solemnly responded, “They’re for Lizzy.” struggle for justice and equality continues. The racist message you received makes clear that I write this article due to the recent statements by Prince Shembo, a former linebacker that struggle is taking place, too, at Notre Dame. for Notre Dame, claiming himself innocent of the alleged sexual battery of a Saint We write as Notre Dame faculty members to say your struggle is our struggle. We will Mary’s student named Lizzy Seeberg in fall of 2010. Ten days after the events, she com- stand beside you, and we will denounce all forms of hate speech as intolerable and unac- mitted suicide. Lizzy lived and grew up in my hometown of Northbrook, Ill., which is ceptable. We wish you everything good as you consider your bright future, and we offer you why I heard the story in the first place. I never knew Lizzy, but I did know some of her our support. relatives through my school and my community. Sincerely, The death of this young woman and following inquiry into the events left my com- John Duffy munity devastated and heartbroken. I’m sure some were wondering how this could’ve English professor happened, why Notre Dame was being portrayed in such a bad light, what texts like, Jan. 18, 2015 “Messing with Notre Dame football is a bad idea” mean in the context of a girl’s life. And here’s the truth: I don’t know. I don’t know the details. I can’t and won’t pass judg- To view the complete list of the 157 authors who have signed their names to this letter, visit ment on Shembo, on how Notre Dame should have handled the issue, what the culture ndsmcobserver.com of football at this University means, who said what, what the big story is. All I really know is that Lizzy is gone, and this tragic fact is the only thing that matters in the end. But the reason why I’m really concerned is this: I was talking with a few friends the other day, and someone in conversation said something along the lines of, “Oh, did you hear that they found out more about the football player involved in the sexual assault No regrets, one request a few years ago?” I responded with an “Oh, really?,” didn’t give it a second thought and moved on with my day. Only later when I found out that this was Lizzy Seeberg in ques- We have no regrets. We booked our hotels greatest games in our history, we failed to tion did I care to give it a second glance. after the Pittsburgh game. We booked our acknowledge maybe our greatest tradition, Am I that quick to forget? I clearly remember the details as they occurred back in 2010, flights after USC. We prayed we would win and that is standing together as one family I remember how distraught the community was, and I remember thinking about how tickets in the lottery. Ninety-nine percent and singing our praise to our Beloved Lady close to home the whole situation felt, despite my obvious distance from the events. I of us didn’t. We appealed to our spouses of the Lake. Our feeling of emptiness in the heard what my friend said about a football player and threw it away like it was nothing. and better sensibilities that this was a once stands grew ever deeper when we could I strongly feel this is not something our community as a whole can simply forget, but I in a lifetime event. They submitted. And not acknowledge the good fight and send didn’t care until it directly related to me. But what about people who this didn’t relate to? then we paid way too much for tickets. We off our team properly for having one of the Is our community as a whole so numb to alleged forms of violence such as this? begged our parents to take the grandkids greatest seasons we can remember, and for I’m referring not just to athletes and the football program, but the campus as a whole for a few days. They couldn’t say no. We had giving all of us alumni the opportunity to after several sexual assault incidents this year. I would hope that for the amount we used up our fun tickets for the year by Jan. 7. experience what we did. Maybe it was the talk about the Notre Dame family we actually support this claim when people’s lives We flew from places like R.I., S.D., Idaho and overwhelming grief of the moment. Maybe and dignity are at stake; this suicide is not something we should forget. The “One is Too Texas. We arrived in South Florida to eter- it was the bureaucracy of the Orange Bowl Many” movement is an excellent start and is something that I fully put my weight be- nal sun and optimism. We may have had Committee and their stages and ensuing hind. But it doesn’t change the fact that any kind of disregard for these events is a crime a cocktail (or two). We saw dear friends we presentations. But I ask you, next time, against the victim and her family and is something of which I myself am guilty. haven’t seen in 10, 15 or 20 years. We felt an make it happen. Give us the opportunity to No, I never knew Lizzy Seeberg or Prince Shembo, and maybe this article is just a energy, a passion and a part of something thank the team for a tremendous season, useless reminder of a terrible tragedy from which Notre Dame and the Seeberg fam- that we haven’t felt in a long, long time. It felt and show us a little love for the sacrifices we ily would like to move on. But right after reading Shembo’s statement, I remembered like home. We tailgated like champions. The all made to be there in support. Misery loves the pink lights that I saw this year and that I will see every time I return home during blues and greens outnumbered the reds at company, and we all could have used a little Christmas. I have a reminder of Lizzy. What will it take for Notre Dame to remember as least three-to-one. Of the 55,000 Domers in family love around about 0:00. We are ND. well? the stadium, we were the 40,000 who stayed until the clock hit 0:00. We have no regrets. Andrew Nachman Danny Martin We would do it all over again, even if we alumnus sophomore already knew the ending. We thank you. Class of 1997 Knott Hall We have one request. At one of the Jan. 16, 2013 Feb. 26, 2014 Pi a d Advertisement 22 The observer | fridAY, may 15, 2015 | ndsmcobserver.com NEWS S aint Mary’s seniors receive service awards

By NICOLE CARATAS and to get this award because cases, I learned more than I Jaclyn’s boundless energy to help, and Lazovich was STEPHANIE SNYDER throughout my time at Saint taught other people or gave when it comes to sharing her eager to join. N ews Writers Mary’s, I really focused on back to the community,” strengths and passions with The mission of Students this idea of a feminist edu- Hossfeld said. “I think I those in the Saint Mary’s Supporting Autism is to Four Saint Mary’s gradu- cation,” Rabach said. “A lot gained a lot from my experi- community and beyond,” spread awareness of autism ates from the class of 2015 of my service work as well ences. I felt very blessed that Gillan said. “Jaclyn clearly to the local community and were honored with unique as my course load has been the nursing department and thrives on serving others to raise funds for two local C.S.C. awards for service in tailored towards women’s those who nominated me and reflects leadership and autism organizations. a variety of disciplines. The issues ... and helping others felt that what I had done was optimism in doing so.” “I loved the idea of spread- C.S.C. awards are given by find their own agency. important enough for this After Voltz’s two years as ing awareness to the cam- the Office of Civic and Social “This award was really award." Circle K president, Nelson pus community and raising Engagement (OCSE) to stu- meaningful to me in the fact Hossfeld said winning the will take over for the 2015- funds that would go to local dents who are devoted to that my work has been rec- award gave her a sense of 2016 school year. Before centers to support families,” community-based learning ognized as having some sort validation in knowing her leaving, Voltz had a signifi- Lazovich said. and volunteering. of impact on women’s issues work made a difference in cant role in helping Nelson Turner, Lazovich and The mission of the College in both the South Bend and the lives of other people. create a plan for the club Students Supporting Autism is to discern needs and re- the larger global communi- “Service work is just so next year, she said managed to raise over $1,300 spond, and each award is a ty,” she said. “It was a great needed,” she said. “It’s some- “I have super huge shoes for those affected by autism tribute to the mission of the honor to have two of my pro- thing that I hope to continue to fill; Jackie has been awe- in the first year of the club. founders of Saint Mary’s, fessors recognize the work to do in my life, whether I’m some all year,” Nelson said. “It is very important that according to a press re- I’ve been doing over the past recognized for it or not.” “I definitely look up to her.” people be educated on the lease. Appropriately, five of four years.” Voltz said she did not ex- topic and that we do what the seven C.S.C. awards are Sister Olivette Whalen pect to receive the award at we can to help families who named for Sisters of the Holy Sister Olivia Marie Award all. might not know much about Cross. Hutcheson Award The Sister Olivette Whalen “I was very surprised,” autism yet themselves if they N ursing major Sarah C.S.C. Award for General Voltz said. “Doing service is have a family member who Sister Christine Healy Hossfeld received the Sister Service was awarded to more of a fun stress-reliev- is just being diagnosed,” Award Olivia Marie Hutcheson, Jaclyn Voltz, a biology ma- ing activity for me; I was sur- Lazovich said. “I think Dr. The Sister Christine C.S.C. Award for Service in jor. This award is given to a prised to receive an award.” Turner and the College rec- Healy, C.S.C. Award for the Health Field. Saint Mary’s student for her She attributed her achieve- ognized our efforts to in- Service with Women was Associate professor of exemplary service involve- ment to her Saint Mary’s crease awareness and raise awarded to political sci- nursing Annette Peacock- ment in the areas of civic education. funds for the families in the ence major Kaitlyn Rabach. Johnson said she believes engagement, environmen- “Saint Mary’s definitely community and gave me this (Editor's note: Rabach served Hossfeld deserves the award tal concern, animal welfare, gave me the confidence to honor because of the work I as Saint Mary's Editor for The because of the service she criminal justice, hunger, pursue these leadership was able to do with the club Observer from 2013-2014). provided through raising homelessness and commu- roles,” Voltz said. “I don’t this year. According to Laura Elder, awareness and creating pro- nity development. think I would’ve been able Lazovich said her long- assistant professor of global grams regarding healthy As the president of the ser- to do this without my Saint term goal is to get her mas- body image for young girls Mary’s education.” ter's degree in special at St. Margaret’s House in After graduation, Voltz education and become a spe- South Bend. Hossfeld orga- will be headed to Komga, cial education teacher so she nized events for the Girls’ South Africa, to work with can directly help students Club and engaged young 57 children in a home that with autism. Until she can girls in activities to give was started by Notre Dame attend graduate school, she

positive reinforcement and biology major alumni. She will be there for hopes to continue to spread Jaclyn Voltz Jaclyn

political science major good role models as they a year to work on starting an awareness. Kaitlyn Rabach Kaitlyn grow up. after-school tutoring pro- “I hope to inspire my stu- “Sarah is a true trailblaz- gram for the children. dents in the same ways that studies and intercultural er,” Peacock-Johnson said. vice club, Circle K, at Saint While she is in South Saint Mary’s has inspired studies, this award is giv- “She did not wait for others Mary’s, and a resident ad- Africa, Voltz is hoping to me, by teaching them that en “to honor Saint Mary’s to come forward and create visor in Le Mans Hall, Voltz stay in touch with Nelson to their dreams can come true,” College Students who pro- a program where she could has experience serving the begin a pen pal program for Lazovich said. “I also want vide significant support to volunteer. Instead, Sarah community both on and off the children with the help of to continue to spread aware- women in the community.” identified the need and cre- the Saint Mary’s campus. Circle K, Nelson said. ness about autism and teach Rabach began serving ated a program in outreach “I make sure girls get to my students to be respectful women as soon as she came to the local community.” have the opportunity to Sister Maria Concepta and accepting of everyone.” to Saint Mary’s, Elder said. Associate professor of leave the Saint Mary’s bub- McDermott Award Lazovich attributed her “Just after she arrived [on nursing Ella Harmeyer said ble and go to South Bend to S enior education major achievement to both the ed- campus], she was interested Hossfeld’s drive, initiative do service,” Voltz said. Angelina Lazovich received ucation and opportunities in human trafficking and or- and expertise were evident Amy Gillan, assistant the Sister Maria Concepta Saint Mary’s provided her. ganized a series of sessions professor in the education “Saint Mary’s has helped on what you can do here on department, and Kimber turn me into a better leader, campus and at the interna- Nelson, newly-appointed listener, student, teacher, tional level,” Elder said. “She Circle K president, both friend and overall person,” volunteered at three differ- nominated Voltz for the Lazovich said. “I am so ent organizations through- award. grateful to the College for out her time here. What she nursing major Gillan met Voltz in her their support in our endeav- education major

was doing was citizenship Hossfeld Sarah secondary education sci- ors all year.”

classes, language classes ence methods course this Angelina Lazovich Lazovich said she is proud and general support for past fall. They worked to- of everything Students women and children.” and obvious in her nursing gether, along with two McDermott, C.S.C. Award for Supporting Autism has Even with her heavy course clinicals. Indiana University South Service in Education. accomplished. load and extracurriculars, Additionally, Harmeyer Bend (IUSB) secondary sci- Lazovich was nominat- “I wish that I could share Rabach was dedicated in ev- said it was an honor to pres- ence education students, in ed by Dr. Nancy Turner, the award with all of the erything she did, Elder said. ent her with this award support of the local Green the chair of the education members, because without Elder also included because of “Sarah’s well- Bridge Growers social jus- department, for her work them, none of our success Rabach’s dedication to The rounded science knowledge tice initiative to create a with the new organization would have been possible,” Observer in her nomination. base in nursing, her com- curriculum on aquapon- Students Supporting Autism Lazovich said. “I am so sad “I consider that service to passionate care of patients ics — a water purification at Saint Mary’s. to see my time here end, but women as well which is ed- and families and especially system intended for autistic Lazovich has been work- I will keep all of the lessons ucation, information, and her vision for what is public students. ing with Turner since the that I have learned here in thoughtful articulate dia- health nursing at its best.” During this time, Gillan end of the 2013-2014 school my heart forever.” logue,” she said. “It’s getting Hossfeld said she was said she was able to see year to establish the club. the word out there.” humbled to win the award. Voltz’s devotion to the com- According to Lazovich, it Contact Nicole Caratas at Rabach said she was hon- “I love all the work I did in munity as well as her desire was Turner’s idea to begin [email protected] ored to received the award. the community, and I think to get others involved. the club at Saint Mary’s. and Stephanie Snyder at “I was really honored it’s safe to say that, in most “I am impressed with Turner asked for volunteers [email protected] News ndsmcobserver.com | fridAY, may 15, 2015 | The Observer 23 ND ROTC commission next year’s officers

By ANDREA VALE multiple field training exer- N ews Writer cises, a military staff ride to Gettysburg, participation in The new Army ROTC of- Father Ted's funeral activi- ficers for Notre Dame’s up- ties and an Army Ball.” coming 2015-2016 academic The newly announced of- year have recently been an- ficers include cadets from nounced and will be com- several nearby colleges and missioned during a ceremony universities; Notre Dame, Saturday. Holy Cross College, Saint “It's been a fantastic aca- Mary’s College, Bethel demic year, and the seniors College, Indiana University did a great job leading the South Bend (IUSB) and Fightin' Irish Battalion and Valparaiso University, mentoring the underclass Although some of the cadets,” Lieutenant Colonel cadets do not attend the John Polhamus, Notre University, they are all a part Dame’s professor of mili- of the Notre Dame ROTC pro- tary science, said, “This past gram, Polhamus said. MICHAEL YU | The Observer year the cadets participated "Our ceremony is a joint University midshipmen (left) and cadets (right) line Saint Mary’s Road to honor the life of Fr. Hesburgh in many activities including commission ceremony for all during the funeral procession March 4. Many students, faculty and staff joined the procession. … the Military Appreciation services and all schools," he to participate in the ceremo- duty and become a Field From Saint Mary’s, cadet Football Game, a Veteran's said. "All other schools pro- ny as part of the stage par- Artillery Officer. Meghan McVeigh will com- Day vigil and ceremony, vide a representative leader ty — [University Executive • Colin O'Shea, who will mission as an Active Duty Vice President] John Affleck- commission into ac- Nurse. Pi a d Advertisement Graves is Notre Dame's rep- tive duty and become an From Bethel College, cadet resentative. Even though Infantry Officer. Chelsea Ward will commis- some of the cadets go to oth- • Chris Croushore, who sion into the Army Reserve er schools ... we hold one big will commission into ac- and become a Military Police commissioning ceremony." tive duty and become an Officer. According to Polhamus, Infantry Officer. From IUSB, cadet Ray 13 cadets are being com- • Catherine Hogan, who Donovan will commission missioned to Second will commission into ac- into active duty and become Lieutenants. tive duty and become a an Armor Officer. From Notre Dame, the Signal Corps Officer. All 13 cadets will be com- following cadets will be • Connor Rademaker, who missioned during a cer- commissioned: will commission into the emony Saturday at 9 a.m. at • Eric Peace, who will com- National Guard and be- DeBartolo Performing Arts mission into active duty come a Quartermaster Center. The ceremony will and become an Infantry Officer. be held by the Tri-Military Officer. • Michael Loftus, who will Notre Dame ROTC and pre- • John Pearl, who will commission into active sided over by Lieutenant commission into active duty and become a Field General David Halverson, Artillery Officer. Commanding General of the Pi a d Advertisement From Valparaiso University, U.S. Army Installation and the following cadets will be Management Command. commissioned: “As their professor of mili- • Angelina Goheen, who tary science for the last four will commission into the years, I'm very proud of the Army Reserve and be- class of 2015,” Polhamus said, come a Medical Service “I'm very confident that they Corps Officer. will be outstanding military • David Ramer, who will officers, and I'm excited to commission into the hear about their future suc- Army Reserve and become cesses. They are fit and ready an Ordnance Officer. to join the Army team, and I • Nicole Maenza, who will wish all of them the best of commission into the luck in their careers.” National Guard and be- come a Transportation Contact Andrea Vale at Officer. [email protected]

MICHAEL YU | The Observer University President Fr. John Jenkins shakes hands with junior cadet Peter Noell at the annual Pass in Review on April 15. 24 The observer | fridAY, may 15, 2015 | ndsmcobserver.com NEWS SMC senior chronicles life of South Bend resident

Observer Staff Report “Each time I left Sheila’s house, I got a deeper understanding of Graduating senior Morgan how amazing she is. Her inspir- Carroll will remember Saint ing attitude and outlook lifted Mary’s for her education and my spirits. She is one of the big- experiences, but most especially gest inspirations in my time at her connection with South Bend Saint Mary’s,” Carroll said. resident Sheila Muhammad. Bellemore remembers the mo- The interaction between ment when Carroll and Kennedy Carroll and Muhammad started presented Muhammad with the because of Muhammad’s de- finished product, according to sire to leave a written legacy for the press release. her family about her challenges “Witnessing Sheila’s excite- and triumphs since she was first ment that her greatest wish for diagnosed with AIDS 25 years her anticipated short life was ago, according to a press release fulfilled, and hearing her ex- from the College. pressed gratitude for a task that Muhammad expressed her she had been unable to accom- wish to share her life’s story, plish herself, confirmed for me her longtime friend Holy Cross that the mission of Saint Mary’s Sister Linda Bellemore said. College is alive and impacting Bellemore then reached out to our world,” Bellemore said in the College and assistant pro- the press release. “Indeed, these fessor of communication stud- women were prepared to make Photo courtesy of Gwen O’Brien ies Marne Austin, who taught adifference in the world, and Sister Linda Bellemore (left) introduced South Bend resident Sheila Muhammad (center) and SMC senior a class about chronicling oral they already are.” Morgan Carroll. Carroll recorded and transcribed Muhammad’s life story for Muhammad’s children. histories. When Austin told the class Pi a d Advertisement there was an opportunity for someone to document Muhammad’s story, Carroll and Faye Kennedy of Stillwater, Minnesota, who graduated in 2014 with a degree in business administration, volunteered. Muhammad lost her sight in 1995 due to CMV, or cyto- megalovirus, which she may have contracted because of her compromised immune system. Muhammad said in the press re- lease she wanted to leave a lega- cy for her three children and six grandchildren, as well as other people battling AIDS. “I wanted to leave some- thing for my kids about my life and help others who have the virus and are dealing with the struggles I went through,” Muhammad said. Muhammad said a positive at- titude keeps her going each day. “I try to keep positive. I put one foot in front of the other. My motto: ‘Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t do something.’ I try everything. I am a fighter,” Muhammad said in the press release. “I’ve been employed by Sodexo at Holy Cross College for 12 years — I wash dishes. I try to be as normal as I can be. Losing my sight does not mean I lose my ability to work.” Carroll felt the desire to talk with Muhammad because of her own personal experience with vision problems. According to the College press release, Carroll was born with a condition that could have left her blind, if not for surgeries at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. “This experience has put my personal situation into perspec- tive and helped me appreciate the vision I have been blessed with. Sheila is truly a role model in the way she lives her life de- spite the many challenges she faces,” Carroll said in the press release. “I deeply appreciate all that she has [taught] me.” According to the press re- lease, the project of chronicling Muhammad’s story left an im- pact on Carroll. Pi a d Advertisement 26 The observer | fridAY, may 15, 2015 | ndsmcobserver.com NEWS

AUG. 25, 2014: FOOtball team votes to sing alma feb. 17, 2015: Commencement to be held in stadium mater at home games regardless of outcome

Iwnn a to hall meeting on Feb. 17, University President Fr. John Jenkins said the ON AUG. 25, notre Dame football players voted to join their peers in singing the Alma Mater Commencement ceremony location change comes due to a relatively mild winter, which after every home game, win or lose, for the 2014 season. led to better-than-expected progress on the Campus Crossroads project.

Unity Council of the Notre Dame football team met with members of student government to “Campus Crossroads won’t be finished,” Jenkins said of the project. “There will be a little finalize their decision, which the council had been discussing with the football team for several inconvenience, but I’m sure it will be minimal, and it will be a great Commencement.” weeks, according to sophomore receiver Corey Robinson. Robinson also served as the Jenkins said he “can’t speak definitively” on the location of the 2016 Commencement, athletics representative to student government. but did not rule ou the possibility of having the event in Notre Dame Stadium.

The Football Unity Council will revisit the decision at the start of each season, according to student body president emeritus Lauren Vidal. feb. 26, 2015: University president emeritus fr. theodore hesburgh dies at 97 years old

oct. 9, 2014: notre dame, saint mary’s extend benefits to same-sex spouses of employees

university president emeritus fr. Theodore Hesburgh. whose unprecedented ON oct. 6, the u.s. Supreme Court declined to hear appeals of decisions striking down bans 35-year tenure as president of Notre Dame revolutionized the University, making him one on same-sex marriage, making same-sex marriage recognized under Indiana law. of the most influential figures in higher education, and whose dedication to social issues brought him world wide recognition, died Feb. 26. He was 97. In accordance with this decision, Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s extended benefits to all legally married spouses, including same-sex spouses. While the University endorsed a Catholic When Hesburgh became the 15th president of Notre Dame in 1952, the University was definition of marriage, it would follow the relevant civil law, the University announced in an email comprised of all males. Notre Dame was owned and operated by the Holy Cross Order to staff on Oct. 9. with an endowment of $9 million and yearly student aid to tuition at $20,000. When Hesburgh retired in 1987, Notre Dame’s student body included both men and “Apart from these questions and any legal obligations, however, we recognize an urgent call women, with a total enrollment of 8,477 in 2014. He transitioned the school’s governance to welcome, support and cherish gay and lesbian brothers and sisters, who have been too to a combined board of lay and religious trustees that still operates the University today. often marginalized and even ostracized, and many of whom bear the scars of such treatment,” The endowment had grown to $350 million over 35 years and student aid hit $40 million. University President Fr. John Jenkins said. “At Notre Dame, we have undertaken initiatives to support and welcome gay and lesbian members of our community. These efforts must not and His presidency transformed the school into the top-tier educational institution it is today. will not flag. But Hesburgh was, first and foremost, a simple priest. “I would say if there is one thing that my whole life has been dedicated to, I’ve been a “Our abiding goal, rather, is to learn better how to love one another and together build a less priest now for about 70 years, and I would hope they remember me as a priest,” Hesburgh imperfect community of love,” he said. “That is the mission of Notre Dame, and we remain told The Observer in May 2013. committed to it.” “‘Fr. Ted’ is the best title I have. Not ‘former president of the University of Notre Dame.’” J an. 15, 2015: espn files a lawsuit against ndsp a pril 10, 2015: Notre Dame, saint mary’s show ‘the hunting ground’ on campus ESPN filed a lawsuit against Notre Dame on Jan. 15 after Notre Dame Security Police (NDSP) refused to grant ESPN reporter Paula Lavigne’s requests for incident reports related to student- athletes on two separate instances. ESPN claimed the University’s refusal to release campus IN SPRING 2015, CNN released “The Hunting Ground,” a documentary on campus sexual police records violated Indiana’s Access to Public Records Act (APRA). assault that featured Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s among other prominent universities. A verdict was issued in Notre Dame’s favor by St. Joseph Superior Court Judge Steven Hostetler on Both the University and the College hosted screenings of the film followed by panel April 20. The case hinged on whether or not Indiana law considered NDSP to be a public agency. discussions addressing sexual assault on both campuses.

In his ruling, Hostetler wrote the Court considers Notre Dame and other universities that appoint SMC President Carol Ann Mooney hosted a closed conversation April 28 with students campus police officers to be “state actors,” not public agencies. and announced a Presidential Taskforce that will include students, faculty and Indiana Public Access Counselor (PAC) Luke Britt issued two separate opinions, in October 2014 administration to discuss how to properly handle and address sexual assault on the SMC and January 2015, stating that he considered NDSP to be a public agency and subject to APRA. campus. Britt’s opinions differed from previous opinions issued by Indiana PACs in 2003, 2009 and 2011. Notre Dame showed the documentary April 17, followed by a panel discussion.

Hostestler wrote that he shared discomfort with Britt about the notion of a private party exercising The University held a second panel April 20 to hear about the “University community police powers without having to provide its records to the public. However, he said the current perspective on the film,” director of the Gender Relations Center Christine Caron version of APRA cannot be interpreted to apply to private colleges and universities. Gebhardt said. News ndsmcobserver.com | fridAY, may 15, 2015 | The Observer 27

Fr. Theodore Hesburgh dies at 97

O n Feb. 26, Fr. Theodore reflections at the memorial service Martin W. Rogers, class of 1988; for- evaders, third-world development Hesburgh, 15th president of the for Hesburgh on March 4 in Purcell mer Wyoming Sen. Alan Simpson and immigration reform. University of Notre Dame and one Pavilion. and former Pennsylvania Sen. “Next to Notre Dame’s founder, of the most influential figures in Other speakers included Harris Wofford. Father Edward Sorin, C.S.C., no higher education, died at the age Carter’s wife, former First Lady University President Fr. John one has had a greater impact on the of 97. Friends, family and the Notre Rosalynn Carter; former president Jenkins described Fr. Hesburgh as University than Father Ted. With his Dame community came together of Princeton University William a moral force in a statement sent to appointments to the faculty, his cre- to celebrate his life at his funeral Bowen; Indiana Sen. Joe Donnelly, the student body. ation of great centers and institutes held at the Basilica of the Sacred class of 1977 and Law School class “While serving four Popes and for scholarship and research, his Heart on March 4. of 1981; Dillon Hall rector Fr. Paul accepting 16 presidential appoint- commitment to our Catholic char- Former President of the United Doyle; former football head coach ments, Father Ted was a moral force acter, an,d most of al,l his leadership, States Jimmy Carter and former Lou Holtz; archbishop emeritus of in virtually all major social issues of charisma and vision, he turned Secretary of State Condoleezza Washington Cardinal Theodore his day, including civil rights, peace- what was a school well-known for Rice, M.A. class of 1975, topped a McCarrick; Indiana Gov. Mike ful uses of atomic energy, campus football into one of the nation’s great long list of dignitaries who offered Pence; Board of Trustees member unrest, treatment of Vietnam draft institutions for higher learning.” E ight ND, SMC students lost in four years

Fifth year student Xavier Murphy outside of Saint Mary’s entrance on In 2013, Connor Sorensen died on engineering, died Jan. 1. Sharma afternoon of Feb. 6, 2015. Kim, a died Oct. 11, 2011 after a battle with State Road 933. Zhang was a dual- Dec. 20 after a lifelong battle with was from India and served as a New Jersey native, was a business leukemia. Murphy was a student degree student at Saint Mary’s who lung diseases among other health- teaching assistant. student and former fencer. His manager for the football team. His also took engineering classes at related issues. Sorensen, who grad- Saint Mary’s first-year Madelyn friends remember him as humor- story caused the men of Zahm to Notre Dame. uated early despite his deteriorating Stephenson died Jan. 3 when her ous and academically involved. start the “Raise an X for X” cam- First year master’s student health, was described by his friends car was hit on the driver’s side by a Senior and finance major Lisa paign and hold blood drives in his Michael Thigpen, aged 23, died as relentless and motivated to find semi-tractor. Friends and family de- Yang died on March 3, 2015 after honor. on the morning of Nov. 13 at his cures for diseases due to his person- scribed her as a shy, smart girl with a what was ruled a suicide by the St. Two students died in unrelated off-campus residence. Thigpen al experiences. passion for learning Arabic. Joseph County Coroner’s Office. cases in 2012. Saint Mary’s sopho- was professional musician who is In 2014, Notre Dame and Saint In the spring of 2015, Notre Dame Yang was a resident of McGlinn more Ziqi Zhang died on Oct. 18, remembered by his loved ones for Mary’s lost two students. Akash lost two students. Sophomore Hall. Friends said Yang had a dis- 2012 from injuries caused by a col- his caring nature and desire to help Sharma, a third year Ph.D. student Daniel Kim was found dead in tinctive laugh and was naturally lision between her bike and an SUV people. in chemical and biomolecular his off-campus residence on the good at anything she tried.

N otre Dame initiates University recognizes S tudents abroad suit over HHS mandate LGBTQ organization witness papal election Aug. 24, 2012 Dec. 5, 2012 March 19, 2013

O n May 21, 2012, O n Dec. 5, 2012, the O n March 13, 2013, Jorge Notre Dame filed a law- University released a for- Mario Bergoglio, now suit to challenge the mal statement informing known as Pope Francis, constitutionality of the the public of the result was chosen to succeed Department of Health and of a five-month review Pope Benedict after two Human Servivces (HHS) process that resulted in weeks of deliberation by mandate that requires increased administra- the conclave of cardinals. employers to provide con- tive support for students Pope Francis is the first traceptive services in their identifying as lesbian, Pope from Latin America minimum health insur- gay, bisexual, transgen- and the third consecutive ance plans. der, and questioning, non-Italian to hold the po- The Supreme Court including the recogni- sition. Many Notre Dame remanded the case to tion of the student orga- and Saint Mary’s students the court of appeals on nization now known as abroad were for his holi- March 9, 2015. PrismND. ness’ historic selection.

University unveils M endoza ranks No. 1 for ESPN sues Notre Dame Campus Crossroads fifth consecutive year for record access Jan. 24, 2014 April 9, 2014 Jan. 22, 2015

The University an- For the fifth year in O n Jan. 15, 2015, ESPN nounced the “Campus a row, the Mendoza filed a lawsuit against Crossroads Project” on College of Business Notre Dame claiming Jan. 24, 2014. The $400 ranked No. 1 among NDSP officials violated million undertaking is a undergraduate business Indiana’s public records large renovation to the schools by Bloomberg law by refusing to release stadium which will in- Buisnessweek. campus police records. clude the addition of new Mendoza dean Roger On April 20, 2015, a judge classrooms, recreational Huang said the contin- ruled in favor of Notre facilities, meeting rooms, ued success speaks to Dame in the lawsuit stat- and a new student cen- the Mendoza’s commit- ing that Indiana’s Access ter. The project is meant ment to equipping grad- to Public Records Act to bring every element of uates new skill sets that does not apply to private campus life together in a help them in the global universities that appoint central location. marketplace. police officers. 28 The observer | fridAY, may 15, 2015 | ndsmcobserver.com NEWS ND, SMC seniors to volunteer, enter workforce

ERIN RICE | The Observer ERIN RICE | The Observer 58 percent of Notre Dame seniors secured full-time employment Saint Mary’s office of institutional in 2014; numbers expected to stay the same for 2015 research conducts post-graduate survey; more than 52.6 percent employed By EMILY McCONVILLE likely stay the same this year.” financial services professionals, Associate News Editor Many seniors seek the help so that part really helps,” he said. of the Career Center’s services, “Also, the skills taught through By HALEIGH EHMSEN S outhwest Airlines corpo- This August, computer science Flanagan said. the program are very practical S aint Mary’s Editor rate headquarters in Dallas, major Tera Joyce will head to “Typical results in the senior and used in the real world. In oth- Texas. Pié interned with Seattle. She’ll be a software devel- survey conducted by Institutional er words, you won’t find a course The Saint Mary’s Office Southwest last summer. oper for Microsoft, writing code Research show that over 80 per- useless when you start working in of Institutional Research “I’ve accepted a job in for the Office 365 platform. cent of seniors use the Career the real world.” conducted the annual the marketing department “I think the position will be Center for their job searches,” While Zhang is going to gradu- “Graduation Destination on the Customer Segment really exciting but testing,” she Flanagan said. “Of course, the ate school in order to get a job, Survey” to find out what and Engagement team,” Pié said. “I am definitely excited for majority of seniors connect with others are getting jobs in order students are doing after said. “After such an incred- the new adventure but nervous our services in some way, wheth- to prepare for further education. graduation. ible internship experience about the challenges I am sure I er they are conducting a job or Brenna Gautam, who majored in According to the survey, with the company, I could will have to face.” graduate school search.” history and peace studies, said of the 320 women in the not be more excited to get to Joyce is one of many Notre Joyce said the hiring process she will work for the geopolitical class of 2015, 274 responded work.” Dame seniors entering the work- with Microsoft began at Notre consulting firm Wikistrat for the for a response rate of 85.6 Pié said Saint Mary’s has force after graduation. Nationally, Dame with the Career Center’s next year while she applies to law percent. gone above and beyond in the job market is friendlier — em- Engineering Industry Day in school. Gautam said she found The data showed that 52.6 terms of preparing her for ployers are 9.6 percent more like- September. out about the organization, percent of the class of 2015 the workforce. ly to hire new college graduates “I applied for the position there which bills itself as a “crowd- will enter the workforce, “It was at Saint Mary’s than they were last year, accord- and got my first interview on sourced consulting” compa- 26.6 percent will go on to that I discovered my con- ing to the National Association of campus a few weeks later,” she ny, while she was working in graduate school, 10.1 per- fidence, learned how to ef- Colleges and Employers, and this said. “After the local interviews, I Washington, D.C. last summer. cent will participate in ex- fectively communicate and is no different for Notre Dame flew out to Seattle to do an on-site “It was very much word of ternships and internships, maintain relationships and graduates, director of Notre interview with the team I will be mouth,” she said. “After that, I and 6.1 percent have com- pushed myself to reach my Dame’s Career Center Hilary working for.” read up on the company, reached mitted to voluntary service. full potential,” she said. Flanagan said. Other graduating seniors plan out to them online and started Director of Career Before Saint Mary’s, Pié Each year, the Career Center and to pursue a postgraduate de- finding out more through one of Crossings Stacie Jeffirs said said she lacked self-con- the Office ofS trategic Planning gree in order to improve their their recruiters.” compared to last year’s sur- fidence and was afraid to and Institutional Research con- job prospects. Jiatai Zhang, Gautam said she will edit vey, the number of students speak her mind. duct a “First Destination” survey who majored in accounting and policy recommendations and pursuing voluntary service “Saint Mary’s has on what members of each class mathematics, will attend a three- analyses, as well as participate is just about the same. She equipped me not only with do after they graduate. Data for semester Master of Science in in “crowdsourced simulations,” said the number was 6.1 technical and professional the class of 2015 will not be avail- computational finance program which help government agen- percent this year and 6.8 knowledge, but a sense of able for several more months, but at Carnegie Mellon University. cies predict and plan for various percent last year, which is self-assurance that I am Flanagan said she does not antic- Zhang, who is from Shenzhen, political, economic and military the equivalent of about a sure will transcend into ipate any major deviations from China, said he chose the program scenarios. two-student difference. the workplace,” she said. previous years. partly because of its strong place- “Participation in the simula- The results showed that “Receiving a liberal arts ed- 58 percent of 2014 graduates, ment rate in the financial servic- tions requires researching the 4.3 percent answered “oth- ucation pushed me, but also for example, secured full-time es industry, but also because he issue and contributing written er” to the survey. Jeffirs said made me realize I could do employment after graduation, will apply for an H-1B visa after analyses, which are then ag- the other category includes anything with a little bit of according to the survey, though he graduates. The temporary visa gregated into a final analysis,” fellowships, continuing at hard work.” percentages vary widely from col- allows people to work in the U.S. Gautam said. “So it will change Notre Dame to obtain an Pié said professors at lege to college. Nearly 28 percent in “specialty occupations” like on a day-to-day basis, depending engineering degree, start- Saint Mary’s have become chose graduate or professional science or technology if an em- on what the geopolitical issue ing a business or entrepre- friends and confidants. school, eight percent participated ployer sponsors them, and those being examined is.” neurship and other plans. The whole college commu- in a service program, two percent with graduate degrees have a bet- She said she will apply to The survey revealed less nity supports and encour- went into the military and two ter chance of getting a visa. law schools this fall, and she than .5 percent will go on to ages growth of students, she percent were still seeking em- “Due to the H-1B lottery pro- is considering working with military service. said. ployment. Flanagan said Notre cess, only 25 percent to 30 percent the Center for Undergraduate Jeffirs said the survey “Everyone here wants Dame graduates differ from col- of international students who Scholarly Engagement to apply data is representative of you to succeed and will go lege graduates nationally both in found jobs will be able to work in for a Fulbright scholarship to go Saint Mary’s mission. that extra mile in order for terms of what they decide to do the U.S.,” Zhang said. “The odds to Kosovo. Her goal is to go into “The College prepares that to happen,” she said. and where they decide to do it. are better for students who have international law. students to go out and pur- “Additionally, Saint Mary’s “We tend to have a greater per- Masters or PhDs, due to [U.S. “I’m very interested in space sue wherever their passions taught me the importance of centage of students who commit Citizenship and Immigration law and cyber law and have been may lie, whether this is a taking risks and leaving my to service experiences as their Services] policies. The fact that speaking to advisers and men- workplace setting through comfort zone. After return- first destination than the na- the program falls into the STEM tors about post-law school op- employment or post-grad ing from a semester abroad tional average,” Flanagan said. category — science, technology, portunities in these fields,” she internships/externships, in Seville, Spain as a mere “I would not anticipate a change engineering, mathematics — said. “Ideally, a dream job would graduate/professional sophomore, I could tell my on that data point. Our graduates also helps with the visa process.” be legal advising in those fields school, military service or perspective and world view also tend to spread out geograph- Zhang said the program will through the U.S. government.” voluntary service,” Jeffirs would be forever changed.” ically and throughout industries help him both find and keep a job. said. in more diverse patterns than the “The program has an es- Contact Emily McConville at After graduating, senior Contact Haleigh Ehmsen at national average. This would also tablished brand name among [email protected] Marissa Pié will work at [email protected] 29 Teh observer | friday, May 15, 2015 | ndsmcobserver.com

Football | 8-5 Men’s Basketball | 32-6, 14-4 ACC Irish end 2014 with bowl ND reaches first victory after late woes Elite Eight since ‘79

By MARY GREEN By ZACH KLONSINSKI Although Irish have reached Assistant Managing Editor Sports Editor the Final Four before, in 1978, no team has complied a more im- A single play does not dictate After a pair of free throws, pressive résumé than this year’s how an entire season will go, but Jerian Grant flew up court while squad. one play did seem to serve as a thousands held their breath. The team’s 32 wins were the turning point of sorts in 2014 for Working his way to the corner in most the program accumulat- Notre Dame, which started 6-0 front of the Irish bench, the se- ed since the 1908-1909 season, but finished the season with a -fi nior guard pulled up and let fly when it went 33-7 under head nal 8-5 mark. a desperation 3-pointer. Nervous coach Bertram Morris. Back on Oct. 18, the then-No. 5 fans clad in blue exploded as Their ACC tournament title Irish were down four and faced the shot sailed past the rim, and was the first-ever postseason fourth-and-goal against No. 2 and Kentucky moved on to the Final tournament championship in undefeated Florida State with 17 Four, surviving Notre Dame’s the 110 seasons of Irish men’s seconds left. Senior quarterback upset bid, 68-66. basketball. The only previous Everett Golson fired a short pass “The one thing I did tell them, conference championship of any to a wide-open Corey Robinson I said, ‘When we walk out of sort came in 2001, when the pro- for what would have been the go- here, man, we’re champions gram won the Big East regular- ahead and game-winning touch- now, we’re going to get cham- season crown. down, but junior receiver C.J. pionship rings’ — this group This squad claimed three wins Prosise was whistled for a contro- won a championship, and hope- against the four teams that even- versial pass interference. fully it’s something to build tually made it to the Final Four. The call allowed the Seminoles on,” Irish head coach Mike Brey One came in overtime against to pick off Golson the next play said during his postgame press Michigan State on Dec. 3 at to freeze the score at 31-27, and conference. Purcell Pavilion, the venue that Notre Dame left Tallahassee, As painful as the ending was also witnessed Jan. 28’s 77-73 up- Florida, with its first tally in the — Brey said it would “still be a set of Duke, the first of two Irish loss column. little raw until tomorrow” — the victories over the Blue Devils.

“You gotta take the belt from KEVIN SONG | The Observer group that walked off the court Notre Dame won six games Irish junior offensive lineman Ronnie Stanley celebrates with the in Cleveland more than earned see FOOTBALL PAGE 31 Music City Bowl trophy after Notre Dame’s 31-28 win over LSU. its spot in Notre Dame lore. see M BASKETBALL PAGE 33

O UTstanding senior athletes L eadership, not accolades, define seniors Two-sport star Pat Connaughton delivers final American record-holder Emma Reaney departs run with team to Elite Eight, place in Irish history Notre Dame as program’s most decorated swimmer

By ZACH KLONSINSKI the 2014 MLB Draft and pitched for By BRIAN PLAMONDON of solidified in my mind that I was good Sports Editor the Aberdeen IronBirds for a couple of Sports Writer enough, that I can be the best. I didn’t feel months this summer. Out of high school like a ton of pressure going into this year Sitting on his bed late one night during he had been drafted in the 50th round by After becoming Notre Dame’s first-ever from anyone other than myself really. his senior year of high school, the San Diego Padres but came to South swimming national champion in 2014, Using the confidence from last year was Pat Connaughton made a de- Bend instead. Irish senior Emma Reaney faced a daunt- definitely something that I did to stay mo- cision that shaped the rest After pitching for the months of June ing task trying to live up to her past exploits. tivated this year.” of his life. He was supposed and July, Connaughton returned to cam- She did just fine during the 2014-2015 sea- Reaney began this season without the to be making his official pus in time to practice with his bas- son, garnering three more All-American familiar face of her coach, Brian Barnes, visit to UCLA that upcom- ketball teammates before their trip scrolls at the NCAA championships. who abruptly resigned to spend more time ing weekend, but instead he to Italy this summer. Reaney’s career ended at the champi- with his family in September. Barnes was signed up to become “a Notre “He flat out had his hand onships in Greensboro, North Carolina, replaced by longtime Irish men’s swim- Dame man.” on the pulse of this thing as in late March, when she took home All- ming and diving coach Tim “I just soon as he got back from America honors in the 200-yard individual Welsh on an interim basis. decided the Orioles’ rookie ball medley (fourth place, 1:55.13), 100-yard Welsh said having Reaney it was the and in Italy,” Irish head breaststroke (third, 58.43) and 200-yard on the team did not factor place for coach Mike Brey said breaststroke (fourth, 2:07.10). In the 100 into his decision, me,” the senior to the sold-out crowd breaststroke race, Reaney was part but it cer- guard/forward from at the banquet. “He had of a photo finish at the wall, tainly was Arlington, Massachusetts, said the whole thing handled, where four swimmers clocked a plus of the moment at the men’s bas- and it was amazing to in within .21 seconds of hav- ketball team’s year-end banquet watch. It’s one of the each other. April 13. “I don’t know what it greatest displays of Those honors was, if it was a thought or rec- leadership we have ever bring her career ollecting on it, but that’s just what had at this University, and total to a pro- happened.” maybe in the country.” gram-record 13 Four years later, it’s hard to argue with Coming back for his All-America or his choice. fourth year was never honorable men- Playing three years with the Notre in doubt, tion All-America citations in ing her on the roster. Dame baseball team, Connaughton Connaughton said. It’s addition to her national championship last “Having that chance to coach her amassed an 11-11 record and 3.03 ERA in always been more about year in the 200 breaststroke, which also set was a bonus,” Welsh said. “Emma is 32 appearances, 30 of which were starts. the people. an American record that still stands. a spectacular person, wonderful role He was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles “It was really important [to build off in the fourth round (121st overall) of see CONNAUGHTON PAGE 30 last year’s success],” Reaney said. “It kind see REANEY PAGE 30 30 Teh observer | fridAY, may 15, 2015 | ndsmcobserver.com Sports

where I am without you,” Grant Connaughton said while addressing those Cntinuedo from page 29 gathered at the banquet. “You helped me lead. You helped me “I love the two sports, obvi- become a better person on and ously, they’re my life, but I think off the court.” the most important thing to me Grant also recalled are the people I surround my- Connaughton asking him to be self with, whether it’s family [or] a captain with him for the post- friends ... that are family to me season run, bringing Grant with because I was an only child,” him to the referee meeting at Connaughton said. “The people center court before each game. enjoyed it. To put a smile on peo- “I don’t know if that was al- ple’s faces because of something lowed, but we did it,” Grant said. you’re fortunate to be able to do “My whole career here at Notre [was great].” Dame, I’ve never been able to go The St. John’s Prep product up there with the captains, so for said he and senior guard Jerian him to ask me to do that meant a Grant were in contact over the lot to me.” summer about returning for one Despite standing only 6-foot-5, last ride. Connaughton bulled his way all MICHAEL YU | The Observer “It was something we were al- over the court into leading the (Left) Connaughton delivers a pitch during a 2-1 win over Clemson on May 9, 2014. He went eight innings, ways kind of leaning towards,” team in rebounds (7.4 per game) giving up one run on three hits. (Right) Connaughton swings after a dunk against Stetson on Nov. 10, 2013. Connaughton said. “As the sea- while also averaging 12.5 points son came to an end and as the per game, good for third on the that the three years prior to this. on the hardwood, Connaughton Notre Dame now, I must be a draft came to an end for me, I team behind Grant and junior Obviously you feel it with some said it was only a “stepping Notre Dame man.’ As you con- was able to work through and forward Zach Auguste. guys, but I’ve never felt it with all stone” for the program. tinue to go through you realize get the deal where I could come “That’s a skill that you’ve got 13 guys, and that’s what eventu- “Jerian and myself wanted to you have to go through the four back and not have to worry about to give him a lot of credit for,” ally put us over the top.” right the ship, so to speak, and years to learn that.” it. We talked, and I knew he was Auguste said at the banquet. In his four-year basketball ca- leave a program that deserves so As he moves to his post-Notre coming back at that point. “Not a lot of [6-foot-5] guys reer at Notre Dame, Connaughton much success in a place where it Dame life, Connaughton said “He always made the joke that can lead the team in rebound- appeared in all 139 games the can attain success on a consis- both baseball and basketball are if I wasn’t coming back, he wasn’t ing, let alone be up there in the Irish played, starting 123, includ- tent basis,” he said. still very much open to him. coming back, and we kind of conference.” ing the last 120 games of his ca- However, Connaughton said “I think for me it’s day-by-day. knew we were in it together, and Connaughton was quick to reer. That streak started with one Notre Dame had a much larger ... Both are an option as the sum- we wanted to make sure we ac- point out this was one of the clos- of Connaughton’s favorite memo- impact on him than he did on it, mer comes along,” he said. complished things together.” est teams he had ever been a part ries, a 67-58 win over undefeated teaching him how to be “a Notre Whatever the future holds, the Under the pair’s leadership of, which made his job as team No. 1 Syracuse at Purcell Pavilion Dame man.” senior’s impact will be felt long this season, the Irish won the captain much easier. on Jan. 21, 2012. “It’s a phrase that really rings after he receives his manage- ACC championship and reached “Obviously on the court, every- “To beat the No. 1 team in the true in this community,” he said. ment-consulting degree from the NCAA tournament’s Elite one just had the desire to win,” country that was undefeated “Being from the Boston area, you the Mendoza College of Business Eight for the first time since 1979, he said. “Personal goals come was the true meaning of court don’t hear anyone say, ‘You’re a at graduation. His coach sum- coming a mere two points from second. But most importantly storming,” Connaughton said. BC man.’ It just doesn’t sound as marized it best: shocking then-undefeated No. 1 as we grew was the off-the-court “You see them do it now for every good. You’re a Notre Dame man, “I don’t know if we’ve had a seed Kentucky and advancing to stuff: we were genuinely friends, little thing, but that was the true and that’s something Jerian and student-athlete like this.” the Final Four for only the sec- we were genuinely family, and meaning of one, and to be a part myself have learned throughout ond time in program history. that was the most important of it was awesome.” the four years. I think you come Contact Zach Klonsinski at “Pat, this season I wouldn’t be thing because I didn’t really feel Reflecting on his senior year in and you think, ‘Well, I’m at [email protected]

of those marks. Welsh said he at- herself to the program because year at the ACC championships in and really well, too.” R eaney tributed Reaney’s success to three she trusts it. Atlanta, Reaney won her second Reaney will now train to swim Cntinuedo from page 29 points about her character. “The third thing about Emma consecutive ACC title in the 100 professionally, a journey that be- “The first thing about Emma is that makes her so special is that breaststroke. She placed second gins in August in South Korea model, and having her as a her focus,” Welsh said. “She never she’s very practical and realistic. in the 200 breaststroke as well, at the World University Games. member of the team strengthened takes a sloppy stroke. She’s fo- She puts everything she has into bringing her two-year ACC cham- After, Reaney will train with her everything we did.” cused on doing an excellent job every practice and every race until pionship total to four individual club team in North Carolin,a Although Reaney may not have in everything she does, and she’s it’s over. She doesn’t obsess about championships, a runner-up fin- with the end goal qualifying for put up the gaudy numbers she did focused all the time on becoming them though, and to do that is a ish and five all-ACC scrolls. the 2016 Olympic Games at the last year, this year was undoubt- better. talent, and she has it.” “All of her accomplishments U.S. National Team trials next edly a success. Heading into the “The second thing is that she’s Reaney has dominated on while she’s been here establish at June. Reaney said she will use NCAA championships, she was very trusting, which makes for the NCAA level, but she also has the highest level that this is a pro- this season as motivation moving seeded 12th in the 200 IM and fifth an interesting combination. She helped establish Notre Dame’s gram on the rise and that wants to forward. in the 100 breast; when all was said trusts her coaches, her teammates credibility as a new member of the compete at the top,” Welsh said. “[The ending] was bittersweet,” and done, she came in well ahead and the program. She’s able to give Atlantic Coast Conference. This Reaney has been a force to Reaney said. “I’m sad that my reckon with all year. In January, at Notre Dame career was over. I the Shamrock Invitational, which was sad that I got fourth [in the doubled as Senior Day, Reaney 200 breaststroke at the NCAA came away with three individual championships]. I was also really wins, four relay victories and four proud of what I had been able to pool records (two individual, two do.” relay). Reaney said her last race was Further, at a nonconference emotional, especially experienc- meet in mid-January, Reaney ing it with her senior teammates. went three-for-three in individual After a stunning career, she will events against swimmers from go down as the greatest swim- ranked programs Wisconsin and mer in Notre Dame history, and Indiana. In that meet, she domi- she credits her environment with nated the 200 breast by close to six helping her get there. seconds. Still, Welsh said one of the “I really didn’t think I’d find a greatest traits he notices in Reaney place that I could call home more is how she is much more than just than my actual home, and Notre an accomplished swimmer. Dame has been able to do that for “She’s a team player, a role mod- me,” Reaney said. “I want every- el … [and] you can’t coach that. one to know how awesome this [so] having the chance to coach place is, and how much I love it. her is just a wonderful joy,” Welsh If I can do that through my swim- said. “She’s just an amazing per- ming, then I’ve been successful.” Observer File Photo son, and that’s something she’d Reaney swims in the freestyle portion of the 200-yard individual medley during the Shamrock Invitational on have even if she couldn’t swim a Contact Brian Plamondon at Jan. 31, 2014 at Rolfs Aquatic Center. Reaney finished in a then-pool record 1:58.95 on her way to the win. stroke. But she swims a lot of them, [email protected] Sports ndsmcobserver.com | fridAY, may 15, 2015 | The Observer 31

and 1,094 yards, averaging 84.2 Football yards per game, more than double Cntinuedo from page 29 the average of Robinson, Notre Dame’s second-most prolific the champion,” Irish head coach receiver. Brian Kelly said the day after the The Irish rolled into their most game. “You can’t leave it up to a anticipated game of the season decision that’s made at the end.” the next week, when they hosted However, that defeat at Doak Michigan on Sept. 6 for the final Campbell Stadium kicked off a scheduled time. Notre Dame’s downward spiral for Notre Dame defense made the difference in that lasted the rest of the regular the rivalry matchup, picking season. Wolverines quarterback Devin The 2014 slate began with a Gardner off three times and keep- promising start, an unblemished ing the visitors off the scoreboard record sustained until the trip as the Irish steamrolled Michigan, to Tallahassee in Golson’s long- 31-0. awaited return to South Bend. The shutout was the first in the The senior lit up the stat sheet series since it was renewed in 1978 and showed he was better than and the first time the Wolverines ever in his first game back at Notre have failed to score since 1984. Dame Stadium, a 48-17 beat down “We wanted it bad,” Golson said. of Rice on Aug. 30. Golson threw “I think that we wanted to just be for 295 yards and two touchdowns successful every time we step on and ran in three more scores, only the field. I like to think that it add- KEVIN SONG | The Observer the third time an Irish quarter- ed a little bit extra motivation be- Irish sophomore receiver Will Fuller goes airborne to snag a pass during Notre Dame’s 31-28 victory over back has tallied three touchdowns ing the last time we played them.” LSU in the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl on Dec. 30. Fuller grabbed five passes and a score. on the ground in a single game. The Irish cruised to consecu- “Obviously, the story of Golson tive wins over Purdue, 30-14, and senior tight end Ben Koyack, in the hampered by MCL and shoul- have kicked the extra point,” Kelly was electric,” Kelly said after the Syracuse, 31-15, the next two back corner of the end zone for the der injuries, dressed for just five said three days after the loss. “ … win. “And I thought he did that weeks on the road before head- score, and the Irish earned their games, graduate student Cody I’m not getting paid to make stu- today extraordinarily well. He ing back home with a 4-0 mark to first comeback win of the year. Riggs missed the Arizona State pid decisions like that. You fall into came back today and I think really face Stanford and the nation’s No. Notre Dame’s defense allowed (Nov. 8) and USC (Nov. 29) con- that. I can’t let our players fall into showed the kind of player that he 1 defense. the team to stay in the game, with tests with a stress reaction in his that.” can be.” Notre Dame trailed by four, sophomore cornerback Cole Luke foot, and freshman safety Drue Similar heartbreak ensued the Will Fuller paced the receiving 14-10, with 69 seconds left in the grabbing two interceptions — he Tranquill’s early emergence was next two Saturdays, with a close, efforts with four catches for 85 game, and it faced fourth-and-11 and senior cornerback Matthias cut short by an ACL tear suffered 31-28 loss to Louisville on Senior yards, an early start to a breakout on the Stanford 23, looking to Farley tied for the season-high Nov. 22 against Louisville. Day at Notre Dame Stadium and season for the sophomore. He led make a late effort to keep its record with four apiece — and the unit On the line, junior captain a 49-14 pounding at the hands of Irish receivers with 76 receptions perfect. Golson hit a falling target, forcing eight Cardinal punts while Sheldon Day sprained his MCL rival USC on Nov. 29. giving up just 205 yards of total against Northwestern, missing With a 6-0 start ending in a 7-5 P aID Advertisement offense. the losses to Louisville and USC, regular season, the Irish accepted “We prepared so great this while fellow junior Jarron Jones a bid to the Music City Bowl in week,” sophomore linebacker suffered a Lisfranc injury against Nashville, Tennessee, on Dec. 30 to Jaylon Smith said. “We all knew Louisville and was sidelined the face LSU. going into the week, Stanford rest of the season. With Golson’s struggles late in week, it was going to be physical. After the victory against Navy, the season, especially hanging They are going to try to hit you Notre Dame did not taste another on to the football, Kelly named in the mouth, and we just had to win until Dec. 30 in the Franklin sophomore Malik Zaire the start- match that intensity, and penetra- American Mortgage Music City ing quarterback against the Tigers, tion was key.” Bowl against LSU, with losses to though he and Golson split drives After a 50-43, shootout victory Arizona State and USC on the road during the game. They switched against North Carolina at home, and Northwestern and Louisville off on the afternoon’s final drive, the Irish headed down to Florida to at home. which set up a game-winning field take on Florida State and reigning Notre Dame fell behind early goal from Brindza as time expired Heisman Trophy recipient Jameis Nov. 8 versus the Sun Devils, to halt the losing streak and end Winston in the country’s marquee trailing by as many as 31, before Notre Dame’s season on a high matchup of the weekend. making a late push and cutting note. Notre Dame got out to a quick the deficit to 34-31 in the fourth “Coming off the losses we had, start, never trailing until the 7:39 quarter. However, it gave up three I think it was important that we P aID Advertisement mark of the fourth quarter, and touchdowns in the final five took advantage and did whatever it limited Winston to 273 yards and minutes, including a pick-six off took to win, and when we focused two touchdowns, while Golson Golson, whose struggles to hang on winning, this team came to- outdueled him with 313 yards and on to the ball became a trend in the gether, and we got the job done,” three scores. second half of the season. Zaire said after the game. After the Seminoles’ go-ahead “If you look at it really closely, we Until last week, the only signifi- score in the final minutes, the turned the ball over five times. You cant losses for 2015 the Irish faced Irish had two final drives to over- can’t turn the ball over. Our guys to graduation were Koyack, Riggs, come the deficit but couldn’t find were ready to play, and you can’t Brindza and running back Cam the end zone, forced to punt on play sloppy like that,” Kelly said af- McDaniel, with nine players plan- the first and called for the decisive ter the game, referring to it the next ning to exercise fifth-year options pass interference on the second. day as “the debacle in the desert.” at Notre Dame. After that point, Notre Dame The Irish failed to rebound However, Golson announced was hit by the injury bug and the next weekend against May 7 he would transfer to another struggled for the rest of the regular Northwestern, allowing the university for next season, making season. Wildcats to kick a field goal to tie Zaire the nearly clear-cut starter in The Irish lost senior linebacker the game at 40 with 19 seconds left. 2015. Joe Schmidt to a broken and dis- Senior kicker Kyle Brindza missed “We, of course, have approached located ankle the next weekend a three-pointer in the extra period, our preparations for the upcom- in a close 49-39 win against Navy, and Northwestern responded with ing season with this possibility in when they encountered their an- a make to hand Notre Dame a sec- mind,” Kelly said in a statement. nual problem of containing the ond straight defeat. “The emergence of Malik Zaire, Midshipmen’s option offense. The Irish missed a key opportu- based on his performance in the After that game, injuries began nity to put points on the board in Music City Bowl win over LSU, to pile up on defense, and Notre the fourth quarter, when Kelly de- and throughout spring practice, Dame was forced to play inexpe- cided to go for two instead of kick has given our staff supreme confi- rienced freshmen who did not an extra point after a touchdown. dence that he can lead our team to expect to see time on the field in The conversion attempted failed, great success in 2015.” their first seasons. letting the Wildcats stay within In the secondary, senior safety reach. Contact Mary Green at and captain Austin Collinsworth, “I went for two when I should [email protected] P aID Advertisement Sports ndsmcobserver.com | fridAY, may 15, 2015 | The Observer 33

so much fun playing together,” M Basketball sophomore guard Demetrius Cntinuedo from page 29 Jackson said before the Butler game. overall in the postseason: three The team chemistry was evi- in the ACC tournament and an- dent all season, a mesh created other trio en route to the Elite before the season even started. Eight. After an early test from “It started in Italy,” Auguste Miami (Fla.), the Irish rattled said after the season came to an off commanding, back-to-back end. “We had a great trip, and we wins over perennial ACC power- built something that was really houses Duke and North Carolina special that this program hasn’t in Greensboro, North Carolina, scene in a long time.” just miles from their respective The team traveled to Italy dur- campuses. The Irish took their ing the summer, spending nine second from the Blue Devils by days playing exhibition games, 10, 74-64, and then outgunned sightseeing and bonding in what the Tar Heels, 90-82, in a title Brey said from the beginning game that’s final score was only “was a great advantage.” close because of a late Carolina “It comes at a great time for our surge. program with the year that we In the NCAA tournament, the had, Grant coming back, some Irish shook off an early test from you guys that we need to do more Northeastern, then eliminated this year, to get those 10 practic- Butler in overtime two days later es, those four games and to kind to advance to the Sweet 16. Once of be together in game mode,” there, Notre Dame breezed past Brey said Oct. 15. Wichita State behind shooting 75 While the trip allowed play- percent from the field in the sec- ers like Jackson and Auguste to ond half. mature and play with the start- This set up the dance with ers, it was even more important KEVIN SABITUS | The Observer Kentucky in what many called for what was the team’s biggest Irish senior guard Jerian Grant floats in the lane looking for a pass during Notre Dame’s 68-66 loss to the best game of the 2015 tour- question mark coming into the Kentucky during its Elite Eight matchup March 28. Grant finished with 15 points and six assists. nament, a game in which neither season: Grant’s return from an team held a lead larger than six, academic suspension that side- to give the Irish the lead; then block. “It was a big play our cap- offense and establishing him- and Notre Dame led for almost lined him for the spring semester the drive and kick to a wide-open tain made, and now we can go self as one of the best defenders double the time the Wildcats did. in 2014. sophomore guard Steve Vasturia win it in overtime.” in college basketball. Not bad for a team that fin- To say the senior qui- for 3; and finally a block on the Yet it was in his leader- Jackson also provided a few ished 15-17 and missed the eted his critics would be an defensive end to preserve the ship the team captain made highlight-reel moments of his NCAA tournament altogether understatement. lead. There was also the dunk his largest impact. Just before own: dunking over Purdue’s the year before. The guard from Bowie, against Georgia Tech, where he Connaughton made the re- seven-foot-two sophomore cen- Yet for all the accolades, there Maryland, led the Irish in scor- skied so high he touched the rim sounding block against Butler, ter Issac Haas at Bankers Life was one common refrain heard ing (16.5 points per game), assists to his stomach. Auguste double-dribbled while Fieldhouse and going behind his throughout the Notre Dame (6.7 per game, seventh nation- Grant’s classmate and guard/ the Irish were trying to break back on a dribble before feeding locker room all season. ally), steals (63) and minutes per forward Pat Connaughton made the Butler press, handing the a no-look pass to Auguste for a “One thing I definitely remem- game (37.1, 18th nationally), but his share of big plays as well, in- ball back to the Bulldogs with slam during the NCAA victory ber is being on the court with all Irish fans will remember a num- cluding the block at the end of a chance to win the game. over Northeastern. 12 of my brothers,” junior for- ber of highlight-reel plays from regulation against Butler that Auguste, visibly upset with him- Auguste and Vasturia, for ward Zach Auguste said after the the year as well: the final minute helped the team to the NCAA self, began walking back with their parts, each averaged dou- Kentucky game. during the first Duke win, when tournament win. his head down. That’s when ble-figure scoring totals, 12.9 “The biggest thing [a win] he lost the ball going up for a “We’re going to overtime to Connaughton swooped in. and 10.4, respectively. Auguste would mean for us is we’d get to 3-pointer, recovered it and hit a win this game,” Grant said of his “I said to him, ‘Hey, that’s played strong inside in the keep playing together. We have floater over a Blue Devil defender thoughts after Connaughton’s dead and gone. There’s nothing NCAA tournament, highlight- we can do about the mistakes ed by his seemingly constant we made. The beautiful thing put-back dunks on the way to about it is we have complete putting up 20 points against control over the outcome of this Kentucky after dealing with his game,’” Connaughton said. own academic issue that caused Connaughton said at the him to miss the game at Georgia season-ending awards banquet Tech in mid-January. Vasturia he and Grant, who shared the found himself hitting crunch- team’s MVP honor, wanted to time buckets as the season pro- change the perception of Notre gressed, perhaps most notably Dame men’s basketball. his corner 3 in the first win over “We just wanted to make Duke. you guys proud,” he said to the With the returning core of crowd. “We wanted to make our Jackson, Vasturia, freshman for- teammates proud. They’ve done ward Bonzie Colson and sopho- so much for us. The coaching more forward V.J. Beachem, staff, everybody in this com- Brey said after the Kentucky munity has done so much for game he couldn’t help peeking us. We came back this year, at next season. talked about it before we came “I think I was in denial be- back, and we wanted to not just cause walking down the hall change the culture but change it [to the interview room], I had so you guys were proud and so Auguste and Vasturia, and I was that you guys had something to talking about next season; that write home about.” was my way of thinking ahead a Jackson, a highly touted re- little bit,” Brey said. cruit and the heir apparent in Still, next year has a tough act the Irish backcourt, also ex- to follow. ploded onto the scene following “It’s a team that captured the a freshman season that failed nation,” Brey said at the awards to live up to expectations. The banquet. “Certainly it captured guard was suspended by Brey our fan base and fans. … But and missed a pair of games last it captured the country. What spring before becoming one of a fun and energizing group of the team leaders this season, guys to be around.” KEVIN SABITUS | The Observer averaging 12.4 points a game Irish junior forward Zach Auguste swings on the rim after dunking for two of his 15 points during Notre and trailing only Grant in steals Contact Zach Klonsinski at Dame’s 81-70 win over Wichita State in its Sweet 16 game. Auguste also pulled down six rebounds. while operating the Notre Dame [email protected] 34 Teh observer | Friday, May 15, 2015 | ndsmcobserver.com Sports

Notre Dame Athletics 2014–2015: A YEAR in Review

aug. 15 Notre Dame announces it is Dec. 6 Women’s basketball falls to March 3 Jewell Loyd and freshman April 10-12 Baseball sweeps No. 7 investigating suspected academic dishonesty No. 3 Connecticut, 76-58, despite junior forward Brianna Turner named to All-ACC Florida State to notch an eight-game winning by four members of the football team. None of guard Jewell Loyd’s then-career-high 31 women’s basketball first team. streak. the four play in the 2014 season while a fifth, points. Eilar Hardy, is added to investigation but later March 8 Women’s basketball cruises past April 18 Men’s lacrosse comes out cleared. Dec. 28 Hockey defeats No. 6 Miami (Ohio) No. 7 Florida State, 71-58, to win its second victorious against No. 2 North Carolina by in overtime, 3-2, in the Florida College Hockey straight ACC tournament. Jewell Loyd was a 15-14 margin to clinch the ACC regular Sept. 6 Football shuts out Michigan, 31-0, in Championship. named the tounament MVP. season title. the last scheduled game of the series between the traditional rivals. Dec. 30 Football beats LSU, 31-28, in March 13 Eight track athletes earn April 24 Men’s lacrosse is defeated by the Franklin American Mortgage Music City All-American honors at the Indoor NCAA cham- No. 6 Duke, 13-8, in the ACC tournament Sept. 13 Football routs Purdue, 30-14, in Bowl in Nashville, Tennessee, on senior pionship. Junior Margaret Bamgbose finishes semifinals. the Shamrock Series at Lucas Oil Stadium in Kyle Brindza’s game-winning field goal. sixth in the 400-meter dash, and Molly Seidel Indianapolis. finishes sixth in the 5,000 meters. April 26 Men’s golf finishes eleventh in the Dec. 30 Men’s basketball beats Hartford, ACC championship tournament. Sept. 14 Women’s golf begins its season 87-60, to finish the month of December with a March 14 Men’s basketball defeats No. by winning the Mary Fossum Invitational. It is perfect 7-0 record. 19 North Carolina, 90-82, to win the program’s April 26 Softball loses to North Carolina, the second time in five years the Irish won the first ACC tournament. Senior guard Jerian 7-3, to snap a 24-game winning streak. Invitational. Jan. 5 Men’s basketball squeaks by No. 18 Grant is named the tournament MVP. North Carolina, 71-70, to improve to 15-1 on May 1 Senior rower Anna Kottkamp ­— an Sept. 25 Women’s soccer upsets No. 2 the year. March 15 Hockey ends season with a environmental science major and ACC scholar- Virginia Tech, 2-0, to snap the Hokies’ 10-game 6-4 loss against No. 14 UMass Lowell in the athlete of the year — named valedictorian for winning streak. Jan. 24 The men’s and women’s track and Hockey East tournament quarterfinals. 2015 commencment ceremoney. field teams finish second and fifth, respectively, Oct. 10 Men’s soccer outlasts No. 16 at the Notre Dame Invitational. March 21 Senior swimmer Emma Reaney May 7 Quarterback Everett Golson an- Louisville, 3-2, in overtime with junior midfielder places fourth in the 200-yard breaststroke to nounces he will transfer to another school to Patrick Hodan’s golden goal. Jan. 28 Men’s basketball topples No. 4 Duke earn All-American honors for the third straight complete his collegiate career. at Purcell Pavilion, 77-73. year. Oct. 18 Football loses to No. 2 Florida May 8 Men’s tennis loses 4-1 to Vanderbilt in State, 31-27, on a controversial offensive pass feb. 16 Karen and Kevin Keyes donate $5 March 26 Men’s basketball beats Wichita the first round of the NCAA tournament to finish interference call against Notre Dame. million to mark the women’s head basketball State, 81-70, to advance to the Elite Eight for the year with a 14-12 record. coach as the first endowed Notre Dame coach- the first time since 1979. Nov. 22 Women’s cross country finishes ing position. May 9 Women’s golf finishes in eighth place 29th out of 30 teams in the NCAA champion- March 28 Men’s basketball falls to No. at NCAA regional tournament and misses a ships. Junior Molly Seidel earns All-American feb. 16 Women’s basketball takes down 1 Kentucky, 68-66, to finish the season with a chance to advance to the NCAA championship honors. No. 10 Duke at home, 63-50. 32-6 record. by six strokes.

Nov. 22 Football loses on Senior Day to feb. 26 Women’s basketball defeats March 29 Women’s basketball defeats May 9 Men’s lacrosse defeats Towson, 12- Lousiville, 31-28. Pittsburgh, 87-59, to clinch a share of the ACC Baylor, 77-68, to advance to the Final Four for 10, in the first round of the NCAA tournament regular-season title. fifth consecutive season. to advance to the quarterfinals for the sixth Nov. 23 Women’s soccer is defeated by No. straight year. 5 Texas A&M, 2-1, in the round of 16 the NCAA Feb. 28 Hockey claims 3-1 victory against April 7 Women’s basketball falls to Con- tournament. No. 9 Boston College as freshman goaltender necticut, 63-53, in the national championship May 8-10 Baseball sweeps No. 20 North Cal Petersen makes 55 saves. game in Tampa, Florida. Carolina, highlighted by junior Kyle Richard- Nov. 29 Football falls to USC, 49-14, to fin- son’s walk-off home run in the third game. ish its regular season with a 7-5 record. Feb. 28 Women’s track finishes third in the April 7 Women’s lacrosse downs No. 7 Indoor ACC championship. Molly Seidel is Syracuse, 12-11, in overtime on senior mid- May 10 Women’s lacrosse suffers a Nov. 30 Men’s soccer is upset by No. 16 Virgin- named meet MVP. fielder Caitlin Gargan’s game-winning goal. season-ending, 16-11 loss to Northwestern ia, 1-0, in the round of 16 of the NCAA tournament. in the second round of the NCAA tourna- March 2 Head football coach Brian April 8 Jewell Loyd announces she will en- ment. dec. 4 Notre Dame announces head volley- Kelly adds former All-Americans Todd Lyght ter the WNBA draft and forego her final season ball coach Debbie Brown will not return to the and Autry Denson to the football coaching of eligibility at Notre Dame. The Seattle Storm May 10 Softball receives No. 16 seed in team in 2015 following a 19-41 record in her staff, along with Mike Sanford and Keith would select Loyd with the first overall pick in the NCAA tournament and will host the NCAA last two seasons. Gilmore. the draft April 17. South Bend regional. Sports ndsmcobserver.com | fridAY, may 15, 2015 | The Observer 35

Football makes title game, loses to Crimson Tide Irish undefeated in regular season; streak ends Jan. 7, 2013

In Irish coach Brian Kelly’s first emotional 13-6 victory over Mich- tory over USC on Nov. 24. two years, Notre Dame turned in igan, an overtime goal-line stand Traveling to Miami to face off a pair of 8-5 seasons. against Stanford, a road victory against Alabama in the national Despite losing players to the over Oklahoma and a come-from- championship game, the Irish NFL, the Irish were more suc- behind, three-overtime win over struggled to contain the Crimson cessful in Kelly’s third season, Pittsburgh. Tide’s offense, as Alabama rolled going undefeated against their The Irish reached No. 1 in the out to a 28-0 lead at halftime. regular season schedule. polls after a Senior Day victory In the end, Notre Dame fell to Regular season highlights in- over Wake Forest and sealed a the Crimson Tide, 42-14, ending cluded a rout of Navy in Dublin, a berth in the BCS National Cham- the program’s first national title 20-3 upset of Michigan State, an pionship Game with a 22-13 vic- run since 1988.

M en’s soccer earns Wome n’s basketball M en’s basketball first national title contends for championship reaches Elite Eight Dec. 15, 2013 April 7, 2015 March 28, 2015

After a disappoint- A Final Four appear- In 2013-2014, the ing NCAA tourna- ance in 2015 was the Irish finished with a ment in 2012, Notre fifth in a row for the 15-17 record in their Dame advanced to Irish, and a win over first year in the ACC. the College Cup the South Carolina gave Just one year lat- next season and Notre Dame its fourth er, Notre Dame re- bested Maryland in championship game bounded with one of the final, 2-1, to win berth in five years. the most successful its first NCAA cham- In the title game, the seasons in program pionship. The victory Irish fell to Connecticut history, winning the marked the first na- for the third consecu- ACC tournament tional title for Irish tive year, this time by and reaching the coach Bobby Clark a score of 63-53 at the Elite Eight before in his 27th season as Amalie Arena in Tam- falling to top seed a college coach. pa. Kentucky, 68-66.

Notre Dame announces C ampus Crossroads to M en’s lacrosse makes trip conference switch to ACC restructure stadium to tournament finals Sept. 12, 2012 Jan. 30, 2014 May 26, 2014

Notre Dame ac- The largest build- After going 11-5 cepted an invitation ing project in Notre in the 2014 regular to join the the Atlan- Dame history should season, the Irish tic Coast Conference be completed in 2017. plowed through in all sports except Athletic director Jack postseason oppo- football after being Swarbrick said Rolfs nents to capture the a member of the Big Sports Recreation Cen- ACC title and ad- East since 1995. ter would be converted vance to the cham- Notre Dame into practice space for pionship game in agreed to play five the basketball teams. the NCAA tourna- football games an- The 2015 Blue-Gold ment. nually against ACC game was moved to Playing for the teams and joined LaBar Practice Fields title in Baltimore the ACC’s non-BCS as a result of the sta- against Duke, Notre bowl package. dium construction. Dame fell, 11-9.

T e’o finishes second H ockey tops CCHA in C ompton Family in Heisman voting conference’s last year Ice Arena opens Dec. 8, 2012 March 24, 2013 Oct. 21, 2011

After a standout sea- The Irish defeat- Thanks to a $15 mil- son, senior linebacker ed Michigan, 3-1, to lion donation from the Manti Te’o finished claim the CCHA title Compton family, the second in the Heisman in the final year of the Irish hockey program Trophy voting behind conference’s 42-year had a new place to call Texas A&M redshirt existence, as it was home — the Compton freshman quarterback disbanded after the Family Ice Arena. Johnny Manziel. 2012-2013 season due Notre Dame had Te’o ended with 321 to conference realign- played all of its hockey first-place votes, and ment. Notre Dame games in the Joyce Manziel received 474. moved to the Hockey Center before moving Te’o tied for second- East conference. to the new facility. The most interceptions in Notre Dame went on Irish opened the build- the NCAA with seven to fall to St. Cloud State ing with a 5-2 win over and tallied 113 tackles. in the NCAA tourney. RPI. P aID Advertisement Sports ndsmcobserver.com | fridAY, may 15, 2015 | The Observer 37

ND Women’s Basketball | 36-3, 15-1 ACC Irish ‘overachieve’ in championship game run

By GREG HADLEY wanted the ball.” Editor-in-Chief Four days later, the Irish were driven by then-No. 25 DePaul To the casual observer, it was to the brink of their first losing the same old story for Notre streak in five years. Down six Dame this year. Another domi- points with 2:50 remaining on nant regular season. Another the road, Notre Dame turned to conference title. Another Final Loyd, who responded by scoring Four berth. And ultimately, an- 14 of the team’s next 22 points, other defeat to Connecticut on including the game-winning free the biggest stage. throws in overtime, to scrape out But after losing Natalie a 94-93 win. Achonwa, Kayla McBride and “She has been amazing all year Ariel Braker to graduation and long, but tonight was just phe- still posting a 36-3 record and nomenal,” McGraw said after the 15-1 mark in the ACC, Irish head win. “ … I mean, she played the coach Muffet McGraw doesn’t entire game, [had] great defense view things that way. and did so many good things. “I’ll be proud,” McGraw said She just never quit. We gave her when asked how she will remem- less than a minute’s rest, and she ber the 2014-2015 campaign. “We was still able to find it in the tank lost three starters and two All- to finish the game.” Americans. We overachieved. I On the night, Loyd tallied 41 thought maybe we were a year points, tying a program record. away from the Final Four.” On the season, she averaged 19.8 KEVIN SONG | The Observer Entering the season, McGraw points and finished with 772 to- Former Irish guard Jewell Loyd drives against UConn junior guard Moriah Jefferson during Notre Dame’s said her goal from the team was tal points, four short of Notre 63-53 loss to the Huskies in the national championship. Loyd finished the game with 12 points. a national championship fol- Dame’s single season record. She lowing four straight semifinal was named an AP and WBCA All- Sophomore forward Taya Final Four appearance, joining Four and second straight cham- appearances. But she also kept American for the second year in Reimer did not even make the a group of three other programs pionship, Notre Dame and things in perspective. With an a row, voted the ACC’s most out- trip to Miami with the Irish. to advance to that many in a row. Connecticut faced off. While entirely new frontcourt and no standing player and was a final- Midway through the season, “I’ll tell you, this one was the Turner was healthy for the Irish senior starters, she was fairly ist for the Wooden Award, Wade she missed two games for unex- hardest,” McGraw said. “ … I this time around, they still certain a fifth straight Final Four Trophy and Naismith Trophy, all plained reason, but McGraw said think we played the toughest could not find a way to solve the would not be as easy as in years given to the nation’s top player. she came back renewed and re- schedule in the country, so we Huskies, falling short once more, past. Loyd was one of three Irish energized in her return against learned a lot through it. … But 63-53. “We’re going to take some players selected as an AP All- North Carolina on Jan. 15. this one is incredibly satisfying, Notre Dame and McGraw lumps early, and we’re going to American; Turner and sopho- “She really came on strong,” to see what this team was able to have not won a national title have a lot of games that could more guard Lindsay Allen were McGraw said. “She made a con- do together.” since 2001, but she said she go either way, and we’ll see what both honorable mentions. scious decision to lay it all on the In Tampa, Florida, McGraw does not feel as if there is any happens,” McGraw said Nov. 12. Turner was also named the ACC line. … She took over some lead- and the Irish were far from just mental block the team needs to However, the Irish started the freshman of the year, while ership of the freshmen and really happy to be there but did adopt overcome. season with eight straight wins, Allen was a finalist for the Nancy stepped up like a veteran.” a more light-hearted approach “There are probably 350 rising to a No. 1 ranking in the Lieberman Award, given to the The Miami defeat was Notre than in years past. schools in the country that USA Today coaches poll and best point guard in the NCAA. Dame’s first conference loss “We were trying to have fun,” would love to be in the position topping opponents, including a Allen in particular impressed as a member of the ACC, but McGraw said. “We just wanted we’re in, so we don’t look at it in Maryland team that would end McGraw this season, as she the Irish followed it up with 14 to enjoy the experience and play those terms,” McGraw said. “We up in the Final Four, by an aver- stepped up from a supporting straight wins to end the regu- loose. Especially with a young look at it as being incredibly suc- age of 43.5 points. role last year to become a vocal lar season, including a six-week team, they don’t need to feel any cessful to get to the Final Four Notre Dame then welcomed leader and legitimate scoring stretch between Jan. 15 and Feb. pressure. They just need to play five years in a row. … Certainly No. 3 Connecticut to Purcell threat in her own right. She im- 23 in which they defeated four their game, and that’s when they we come in every year with the Pavilion on Dec. 6 for the Jimmy proved her stats from 6.2 to 10.4 top-10 opponents: No. 10 North play their best.” goal of winning it all, and we just V Women’s Classic. The meet- points per game and 3.9 to 5.2 as- Carolina, 89-79; No. 5 Tennessee, Facing No. 1 seed South need to shoot the ball a little bit ing between the Huskies and sists per contest, and her assist- 88-77; No. 10 Duke, 63-50; and Carolina in its first ever Final better. It comes down to some the Irish marked a rematch of to-turnover ratio of 2.14 ranked No. 8 Louisville, 68-52. Four appearance, the Irish took pretty basic things.” the 2014 NCAA title game, when 32nd in the nation. “We came through unde- 12-point leads in both the first In the immediate aftermath of Connecticut ran away with 79-58 “Last year, she was able to feated,” McGraw said. “So it was and second halves, only to have the loss, McGraw reiterated her victory. come in and simply run the team sometime in early February we the Gamecocks battle back. goal of reaching a sixth semi- Similar to the championship without having to be vocal,” really started to think we had a Finally, with 1:12 left to play, final next season and trying to game, Notre Dame entered the McGraw said. “ … This year, we chance [to reach the Final Four].” South Carolina took its first lead knock off the Huskies, who have contest without its star front- asked her to do more. We asked For the second straight year, of the game on a layup from now won three straight titles court player. Last year, forward her to score more. We asked her the Irish claimed the regular freshman forward A’ja Wilson. and 10 overall. Natalie Achonwa was out with a to be more involved in the of- season ACC championship, then Loyd, who led all scorers in However, about an hour after torn ACL, and this season fresh- fense, to be more vocal, to be the traveled to Greensboro, North the game with 22 points, missed the defeat, Notre Dame’s hopes man forward Brianna Turner true leader of the team.” Carolina, and claimed the tour- a jumper with 21 seconds left, for the 2015-2016 campaign were was sidelined with a shoulder But while Allen, Turner and nament title as well. In the cham- but senior guard Madison Cable dealt a serious blow when Loyd injury. Loyd played well all season long, pionship game against Florida came in unboxed for a quick informed the team she would be Turner’s absence in the post the young Irish squad still expe- State, Notre Dame owned the rebound and layup to give the forgoing her senior season to en- cost the Irish, who lost the re- rienced growing pains. On the boards against the third-best re- team the lead. ter the WNBA draft. A week later, bounding battle, 52-34, and road against Miami (Fla.) on Jan. bounding team in the country, On the following posses- she was selected first overall by were outscored in the paint, 44- 8, the trio produced 82.5 percent grabbing 39 to the Seminoles’ 27. sion, senior guard and two-time the Seattle Storm. 28. But afterwards, McGraw did of Notre Dame’s offense, while With an automatic berth and SEC Player of the Year Tiffany With the loss of Loyd, the not blame the loss solely on her the rest of the team shot 18.5 No. 1 seed in the NCAA tourna- Mitchell tried to break past ju- Irish will have to replace near- frontcourt. She also faulted the percent from the floor in a 78-63 ment, Notre Dame hosted its first nior guard Hannah Huffman but ly a quarter of their offensive inexperience of her players. loss. two games, handling Montana was denied, sealing the victory production. Still, a small piece “I don’t think we’re tough “You never like to lose, but and DePaul by double-digit mar- for Notre Dame and marking of good news has emerged for enough,” McGraw said following we’re just so darn young some- gins. Then, in the Sweet 16, the their fourth title game appear- Notre Dame this spring: Cable, the defeat. “I don’t think we have times that we needed maybe a Irish stormed by No. 14 Stanford ance in five years. who sat out her freshman season the mentality of toughness that kick in the pants to kind of say in Oklahoma City. “I was just amazed,” McGraw due to injury, will return for a the last four [Final Four] teams we need to come out ready,” In the Elite Eight, Notre Dame said immediately afterwards. “I fifth year. McGraw called Cable have had. McGraw said following the loss. and Baylor faced off in a rematch think Maddie makes a great play, the “best sixth man in the coun- “We looked like a deer in head- “I don’t know mentally what they of last year’s regional final. and then we get a great defensive try” this past season. lights. … When things [went] were thinking before the game, Behind a career-best 28 points stop. So yeah, I was pretty happy bad, [junior guard Jewell Loyd] but we were uncharacteristically from Allen, the Irish emerged after that one.” Contact Greg Hadley at was the only one who really bad in the first half.” on top for their fifth straight For the fifth straight Final [email protected] 38 Teh observer | fridAY, may 15, 2015 | ndsmcobserver.com Sports

Hockey | 18-19-5, 10-7-5 Hockey east Youth proves problematic early for Notre Dame

By ALEX CARSON heels of victories over eventual Anders Bjork, Evans and Connor Associate Sports Editor national champion Providence, Hurley all reached the double- runner-up Boston University digit mark in points on the year. Notre Dame’s 2014 campaign and then-No. 9 Boston College, Despite the impact his fresh- followed the arc of the stereo- when freshman goaltender Cal men had, Jackson said there is typical young team: inconsistent Petersen made 55 saves in a 3-1 strong room for improvement early with a few veterans car- win. moving forward. rying the team before hitting a For Jackson, with a young “Maybe with one exception, I groove as the season drew to a team, he saw his team’s pro- think they all had good years, not close. gression as a positive to carry great years,” Jackson said. “And I The year started out rough for forward. think that bodes well for them to Irish head coach Jeff Jackson’s “The most important thing be motivated going into the off- squad. With 10 freshmen on the is that we got better as the sea- season, and I think that most of roster, the Irish lost their exhibi- son progressed,” he said. “ … To them finished with a fair amount tion contest to Waterloo before some degree, you expect fresh- of confidence, knowing what to falling twice at the Ice Breaker men to step up and have the op- expect from college hockey, and Tournament at home. But then portunity to prove themselves, I think they’ll be better prepared they came back and won five especially with the amount of coming in as sophomores.” straight, pushing their record time they played and they cer- While Jackson expressed con- back above .500 early in the year. tainly did a good job for us as the cern over a “sophomore slump,” It was a false dawn for Notre season progressed. he said he felt his newcomers Dame, however, which won just “They got some experi- could have added more this year, five of its next 20 games, plac- ence, gained some confidence. and that should help them push ing it outside the NCAA tourna- Whether it’s the goaltender, the forward next season. ment conversation by the end of defensemen or the forwards, “I think sometimes sopho- January. they all made improvements and mores, for so many of them, ex- For the Irish, the right mix just certainly helped us in the second pectations get in the way, and wasn’t there. half.” they don’t have the kind of year MICHAEL YU | The Observer “You know, we started off very After reaching the Hockey that they probably should,” he Irish senior defenseman Robbie Russo tries to corral a loose puck in inconsistent,” Jackson said. East quarterfinals following a said. “But it’s a lot easier for them the offensive zone in Notre Dame’s 3-3 tie with Connecticut on Jan. 16. Perhaps that inconsistency first-round series victory over going into their sophomore year was on display best at the Florida Massachusetts, the Irish bowed if they didn’t really achieve their While Russo’s departure was can fill those roles for his squad College Hockey Classic. out on the road in Lowell, expectations in the first year. expected, Hinostroza’s was a lit- moving forward. With seven minutes to play Massachusetts, eliminated by So my thoughts are that they’ll tle less so; the sophomore signed “I felt like at times we weren’t Dec. 28 in Estero, Florida, Notre UMass Lowell, 2-1. be better for it and more geared a professional contract with the a good four-line team, and that’s Dame trailed rival and then-No. The win in that series though towards having a real good year Chicago Blackhawks on March always our game, so I’m pretty 5 Miami by a 2-0 margin. meant the Irish knocked off [next season].” 21. confident that our depth will be In the blink of an eye, it all each of the four teams that fin- It is likely the Irish will need The center led the Irish in both better [next year],” he said. “We’ll changed. Freshman forward ished ahead of them in the final further contributions from their points scored (44) and assists have more production from four Jake Evans ignited the Irish, as- standings; Providence, Boston youngsters next year, after the (33), and Jackson said he was lines, as opposed to two or three, sisting on a goal to bring the defi- University, Boston College and team’s two leading point-scorers most upset Hinostroza would and with the growth by some of cit to one before tying the game UMass Lowell, in the final month from this season, senior defense- likely not have the ability to fin- the young defensemen and Cal up with 23 seconds left to send it of the season. man Robbie Russo and sopho- ish his degree at Notre Dame. Petersen and Chad Katunar, that to overtime. The catalyst for much of that more center Vince Hinostroza, “You certainly like to see ev- we’ll be better coming out of our There, he scored the winner. success was Petersen, and while who were both named first-team ery player be in a position to own zone and playing in our own The next night, it seemed a a 55-save performance would All-Hockey East, departed the earn their diploma from the zone. That’s a good starting point foregone conclusion for the Irish; often be the hallmark one for a team. University of Notre Dame, and to build on. they faced Lake Superior State goaltender in a season, it wasn’t For Russo, it was a story of re- this will probably make that an “I’m excited about the poten- in the final, a team which ended for the freshman; he set the demption in his senior year. The impossibility leaving this early,” tial of this class coming in. We’ve up winning one nonconference NCAA record with 87 saves in the defenseman was suspended Jackson said in an interview got a couple of guys who are pure game all season. longest game in college hockey midway through the 2013-2014 March 22. “That’s my biggest offensive guys, and we’ve got That game was that night in history, a 4-3 quintuple-over- season and returned to the team disappointment.” a couple of guys that are more Florida, against the Irish. time loss to Massachusetts in the in the fall with one year of eligi- Jackson, however, did get a power-type forwards. We’re gon- But after Notre Dame’s 5-2 first round of the Hockey East bility left. boost May 8, when junior for- na have more balance with the loss at New Hampshire on Jan. tournament. He made the most of it, shar- ward Mario Lucia announced he type of players we bring in.” 30, which dropped it to 10-14-3, Petersen was far from the only ing the lead for all defensemen would return to school for his se- He also thought his team could the team figured something out. freshman to have a significant nationwide in goals scored (15) nior season. improve at home, where the Irish The Irish lost just five more times impact for the Irish; defense- and finishing second in points The Minnesota Wild draftee went just 10-10-3 this season. over the season’s remaining 15 man Jordan Gross tallied 28 tallied (41). was Notre Dame’s leading goal- “I want to make sure that we do games, soaring to a fifth-place points from the blueline in his “I think he responded really scorer this season, lighting the better at home, play more con- finish in Hockey East on the rookie campaign, while forwards well to some personal adversity lamp 21 times, improving on his sistent at home,” Jackson said. from the previous year,” Jackson 16 goals the prior year. “I think our nonconference re- said. “I think he took a big step, Jackson said he is excited to cord is going to have to be better, especially with such a young de- have his team’s most-prolific and it’ll be another challenging fense, playing with a freshman scorer back but indicated the ju- year within the conference; we [Gross] all year.” nior’s leadership off the ice may always want to get to the point But for everything Russo did in be more important than his play where we can get to [TD Garden the goalscoring category, Jackson on it. for the Hockey East semifinals].” pointed out his leadership “We’re thrilled that he’s com- Jackson said to reach the growth; the senior was named ing back,” he said. “Mario’s an team’s goal of hoisting the hard- a co-captain prior to Notre important part of our team; I ware in April, it must focus on Dame’s series with Providence think he’s grown a lot over the these short-term goals first. on Valentine’s Day weekend. last two or three years, both as a “Everything else takes care of “He did a great job leading player and as a young man, and itself,” he said. “The end result, back there, not just with his he’s certainly going to make a making the NCAA tournament, production but his overall de- big difference in our lineup and, is a precursor to winning an meanor and his approach to the more importantly, in our locker NCAA championship, and that is game,” Jackson said of Russo. room.” the long-term goal for this team. “He had a great year offensively, Jackson attributed many of … We always aspire to reach that but I thought he did a really good his team’s struggles to a lack of pinnacle. But we have to look at job on the defensive side of the depth — the Irish often struggled staying focused on what’s im- puck as well.” to get consistent performances portant in the short term.”

CAITLYN JORDAN | The Observer Russo capped off his 2015 hon- from their third and fourth lines Irish freshman goaltender Cal Petersen and junior center Steven ors by earning a spot on CCM’s — and he said looks toward next Contact Alex Carson at Fogarty track the puck in Notre Dame’s 2-0 loss to Boston College. All-America team. year’s freshmen as players who [email protected] Sports ndsmcobserver.com | fridAY, may 15, 2015 | The Observer 39

BASEBALL | 33-18, 15-12 ACC Irish rebound, look to add to postseason history

By MARY GREEN around in the ACC has been the basis, and I think that a lot of that Assistant Managing Editor charm for the Irish, who sur- has to do with the way the se- passed last year’s win total with niors have led us and kept it Above the right-field corner an April 11 victory over Florida loose and kept it fun, and they’ve of Frank Eck Stadium stands a State and have compiled a 33-18 shown some of these younger board listing each year Notre record headed into this week- kids who have made such a ma- Dame has earned a bid to the end’s series at Boston College. jor contribution to our team the NCAA tournament, with the “To a certain extent, I think right way of sort of going about most recent trip in 2006. there’s a breaking-in period with the process, so I think this is a The Irish won’t know for an- this conference, especially when great reward for them,” he said. other week if “2015” will be you go from the Big East, which, The Irish kicked off the sea- printed on that board when they rightly or wrongly, isn’t really son by taking 10 of their first 11 open their season next year, but perceived as a baseball power games, including two on the road head coach Mik Aoki is keep- conference, going to a place like against Oklahoma. Aoki said that ing his team’s success in 2015 in the ACC, which is perceived as hot start validated the hard work perspective, no matter what the a baseball power conference. Notre Dame had put in during postseason holds. To make that transition, I think the offseason more than boost- “It’s like I told our guys going there needs to be a little bit of a ing its confidence. into this thing is that, look, one level of familiarity,” Aoki said. “I think we, to a certain ex- year ago today, we were com- Notre Dame has proven it tent, redefined where confidence MICHAEL YU | The Observer pletely eliminated, and we were can keep up with the perennial comes from, and confidence Irish right-hander Cristian Torres delivers a pitch during Notre Dame’s sort of playing out this stretch, powers of its new conference, comes from the work we put in, 8-3 win over Central Michigan on March 18 at Frank Eck Stadium. and the way that we had played collecting 15 wins against ACC the way in which we control the the first 48 games dictated that teams this season, including process of trying to be good,” he Tar Heels, capped by a walk-off we can get out in December,” he that was the case,” Aoki said. three-game sweeps of then-No. said. “ … I think our confidence home run from junior center said. “ … So this thing has been “This year, the way that we had 7 Florida State, No. 20 North doesn’t go up and down with the fielder Kyle Richardson in the se- an absolute, 100-percent game played the first 48 games dictat- Carolina and Pittsburgh and ebbs and flows of the season. We ries finale. changer for us.” ed that we’ve changed that.” series wins over Clemson and should, if we’re doing it right, our Aoki said being able to practice Notre Dame wraps up its regu- One year ago, Notre Dame North Carolina State. confidence should stay at a pret- and compete for the entirety of lar season this weekend with a struggled in its first season in Aoki said he attributed the ty high level because we’ve paid the season on the one-year-old series against Boston College in the ACC, when a prolonged win- turnaround from last year’s dif- the price to be successful.” FieldTurf of their stadium has Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, ter kept them from competing at ficulties to this year’s success to a A few months after those first allowed the Irish to put in that before heading to Durham, Eck until May 9. The team toiled complete culture change within few weekends of competition work and build their confidence. North Carolina, for the ACC to a 22-31 record, picking up just the program, stemming from its set the tone for Notre Dame’s re- “The playing surface is the tournament, beginning May 19. nine of those wins against con- veteran players. bound season, the Irish closed same today as it will be in July, ference opponents. “Our kids are excited about out their home season last week- if we’re fortunate enough and Contact Mary Green at It’s safe to say the second time coming to the field on a daily end with the sweep against the Mother Nature cooperates and [email protected]

ND SOFTBALL | 40-13, 17-6 ACC Historic win streak highlights ND’s season

By MIKE GINOCCHIO All-ACC second team. ERA and 161 strikeouts in Sports Writer It is the large core of suc- 165.2 innings pitched, while cessful players, as well as the junior lefty Allie Rhodes led Heading into the 2014-2015 length of time that they have the team in wins (19-5) and year, the Irish looked to build played together, that Haus ERA (2.76) while also strik- on a highly successful 2013- said fuels their success. ing out 113 batters in 121.2 2014 season. “I think a big component innings. They did not disappoint. of our success is our team At the plate, two Irish broke Notre Dame finished the chemistry,” Haus said. “We a .400 batting average, with regular season with a record feed off one another, and if Wester hitting a team-high of 40-12, a conference re- someone is struggling, some- .432 and Haus coming in cord of 17-6 and a near-per- one else is there to pick her second with .409. Haus was fect 18-1 record at home in up.” also tied for the team lead in Melissa Cook Stadium. After losing to Florida State home runs with Arizmendi, As senior third baseman on March 14, Notre Dame each cranking out 11 over Katey Haus viewed it, the put together a streak of 24 the course of the regular sea- added experience transition- straight victories. During son. Haus and Koerner also ing from last year to this paid that time, the Irish outscored cracked 50 RBIs on the sea- major dividends. their opponents by a stag- son, with the former leading “I think our experience has gering 204-39 margin, and at the team with 53 and the lat- shown this year,” Haus said. one point, were a perfect 17-0 ter coming in with 50. “We know what it takes to at home. It has been these individ- get the job done, and we’ve Yet Haus said the streak ual performances that fuel made sure we’ve taken care barely registered on the Haus’ confidence as the Irish of business.” team’s radar. head towards the rest of the Haus was one of six Irish “Honestly, the streak playoffs. named to the ACC All- wasn’t a huge factor for the “I think we are looking Conference first team, along team,” Haus said. “We always good,” Haus said. “The team with senior ACC Player of focus on taking one game at a is excited to get into the the Year and two-time All- time, regardless of what hap- postseason and make things American center fielder pens the game before. The happen.” Emilee Koerner, sophomore team as a whole has stepped After losing to Pittsburgh All-American left fielder up. One through nine has on May 7 in the ACC quarter- Karley Wester and junior gotten their jobs done, and it finals by a score of 8-1, the All-American first base- has really shown as the sea- Irish earned the No. 16 seed man Micaela Arizmendi. son progressed.” in the NCAA tournament and Sophomore right-hander Overall, the Irish have com- will host Ball State on Friday Rachel Nasland and fresh- piled an impressive season, at Melissa Cook Stadium. CHRIS COLLINS | The Observer man shortstop Morgan Reed with several key performers Irish senior outfielder Emilee Koerner waits for a pitch during Notre capped off the Irish presence standing out. On the mound, Contact Mike Ginocchio at Dame’s doubleheader against Georgia Tech on March 21. on the list by making the Nasland went 16-7 with a 2.79 [email protected] 40 Teh observer | fridAY, may 15, 2015 | ndsmcobserver.com Sports

men’s lacrosse | 10-2, 4-0 ACC Irish rebound after 2014 championship loss

By MANNY DE JESUS not letting our egos get too really learn about ourselves,” Sports Writer big.” Irish head coach Kevin Notre Dame’s win over Corrigan said. “We played All season long, the Irish Syracuse midway through the most of the best teams in the tried to bounce back from be- season cemented the Irish as country, and you learn a lot ing just a couple of goals away the top program in the na- about yourself because every from hoisting the program’s tion. In a matchup that pit- one of those teams present a first national championship ted the country’s top two different challenge to you.” in 2014. Notre Dame respond- teams against each other, the This year’s squad was more ed to that defeat in a big way, then-No. 2 Irish defeated the balanced than last year’s, winning the regular season then-No. 1 Orange in a dou- which was carried by junior ACC title and capturing the ble-overtime thriller. Notre attack Matt Kavanagh’s 42 first No. 1 overall seed in pro- Dame was rewarded with the goals and 33 assists. This sea- gram history in this year’s No. 1 overall ranking after the son, Kavanagh, a finalist for NCAA tournament. win. the Tewaarton Award, which In their second year in the In the following game, the recognizes the best player in ACC, the Irish (10-2, 4-0 ACC) Irish traveled to Durham, the country, was supported have handled the pressures of North Carolina, with re- by a cast of offensive weap- EMILY McCONVILLE | The Observer arguably the nation’s top con- demption from their last loss ons including sophomore Junior attack Matt Kavanagh escapes a North Carolina defender in a ference by beating Virginia, to Duke in the 2014 national midfielder Sergio Perkovic narrow 15-14 win over the Tar Heels on April 18 at Arlotta Stadium. Syracuse, Duke and North championship game in their (24 goals, six assists), senior Carolina. Those teams are mind. Dominating the score- attack Conor Doyle (24 goals, identity of our team all year.” and understand who we are seeded seventh, second, fifth board early and limiting the 17 assists) and freshman at- Corrigan believes the bal- heading into the tournament, and fourth, respectively, in Blue Devils’ offense, the Irish tack Mikey Wynne (32 goals, ance of the team has made but we’re not worried about the NCAA tournament. came away with a convinc- 3 assists). Notre Dame one of the most long term. We’re totally one Looking at the improve- ing 15-10 victory on the road. Several other players on the potent offenses in the country. game at a time and focus- ments from last year’s team to However, Notre Dame lost to team have stepped up this “We’re a harder team to ing on strictly learning about this year’s squad, Notre Dame Duke, 13-8, in the first round season to give Notre Dame an prepare for because if you’re how to make ourselves a bet- faced a completely different of the ACC tournament. extra push, Doss said. just preparing for Kavanagh, ter team,” Corrigan said. challenge, sophomore goalie In the final game of the “Our captains Jack Near, you’re going to be in trouble In the first round of the Shane Doss said. regular season, Notre Dame Conor Doyle and Jim Marlatt with some of our other guys NCAA tournament, Notre “This season has definitely was faced with another No. have done a great job lead- out there,” Corrigan said. “We Dame rallied past unseeded been different because last 1 vs. No. 2 battle when North ing us on and off the field,” have experienced guys all Towson at home to win 12- year we really dug ourselves Carolina visited Arlotta Doss said. “Near is really the over the field that have helped 10, and advance to its sixth a hole and had to win a cou- Stadium. From start to finish, emotional leader of the team, us with several roles as well.” straight quarterfinals. The ple big games just to make the Irish and Tar Heels were and it shows in every game, The Irish are not looking Irish will play Albany on the NCAA tournament,” Doss neck-and-neck until three but other guys always step in back at what happened last Saturday in Denver with a re- said. “We’ve been more suc- Irish goals in the game’s last when we need them to. Matt season or even at what lies turn to the Final Four on the cessful early on this year 75 seconds overcame a two- Kavanagh is another guy who ahead in the remainder of the line. which is obviously good but goal deficit and gave Notre leads by example and is al- NCAA tourney, Corrigan said. does present unique chal- Dame a 15-14 win. ways fighting no matter what, “We’re trying to make sure Contact Manny De Jesus at lenges in staying focused and “It was a great season to which has kind of been the that our guys have fresh legs [email protected] nd women’s lacrosse | 11-9, 3-4 ACC Wins at Virginia highlight ‘roller coaster’ year

By RENEE GRIFFIN overtime before suffering a narrow, came in the first round of the ACC sports,” Halfpenny said. “Every 34 caused turnovers, putting her Sports Writer 10-9 loss to No. 9 Northwestern. tournament. The Irish advanced dog has their day, and unfor- in the top 25 of the NCAA for both “This group came out and said, to play No. 2 North Carolina, the tunately we had one down in categories. This year was a season of firsts ‘We want to be part of something conference’s top seed, and lost, Durham. … The beauty is, we Sullivan, who was sidelined for for No. 17 Notre Dame en route to new here; we want to do things for 18-4. Earlier in the season, the Tar didn’t dwell in misery. We basical- almost all of 2014 with a back inju- an 11-9 overall record and 3-4 fin- the first time,’ and they did,” Irish Heels escaped an Irish upset with ly got right back up, responded and ry, won ACC Defensive Player of the ish in ACC play. head coach Christine Halfpenny a 9-8 win at Arlotta Stadium. went on that late run where we al- Year and was also named a finalist Notre Dame upset No. 8 Virginia said. “Beating Virginia for the first The 19-day span in which the most knocked off the No. 2 team in for the Tewaaraton Award, given to twice, both times on enemy turf. time ever in the history of the pro- Irish defeated Virginia twice and the country, North Carolina. That the nation’s best collegiate men’s The program’s first ever win over gram, and not only beating them Syracuse once marked the first was a close defeat, but it was a win and women’s lacrosse players. the Cavaliers (11-6, 4-3 ACC) on but beating them away on their time Notre Dame beat three top-10 for our program.” Notre Dame traveled to April 4 kicked off a three-game home field, added an exclamation teams in a single season. Halfpenny said the team really Evanston, Illinois, for the NCAA win streak during which the Irish point to it.” The Irish faced a challenging developed and came together with tournament, where it met up with also took down No. 3 Syracuse in The second win over Virginia schedule, taking on four other top- time, especially with underclass- Ohio State in the first round May 10 teams on the road in the first men playing such a large role on 8. Behind a seven-goal run, the half of the season. All were losses, the field. Irish defeated the Buckeyes, 13- as they fell 12-10 to No. 10 Stanford, “We’re still identifying exactly 10, to set up a rematch with host 17-3 to No. 6 Duke, 15-6 to No. 6 where our strengths are going to Northwestern (14-6) on Sunday. Boston College and 9-5 to No. 4 be, and we’re relying on a lot of The Wildcat offense came to life Stony Brook. sophomores,” Halfpenny said. in the second half, scoring nine “You have to look at the entire “We’re led by an incredible group goals and turning a 7-7 tie at half- picture and say we play one of the of seniors, three of them are on the time into a 16-11 victory that ended hardest schedules in the coun- field for us. … You just saw the nat- Notre Dame’s season. try,” Halfpenny said. “We weren’t ural progression of a team that is Before the NCAA tournament just coming up against teams that growing and learning who they are began though, Halfpenny praised were rollovers. Every single time and battling throughout the course her team’s overall performance out we were tested, both in confer- of the season.” this year. ence and out of conference, espe- The Notre Dame offense was “Watching our team come to- cially down the stretch.” led by sophomore attack Cortney gether, watching our leaders step Halfpenny said while the team Fortunato, who ranks 15th in the up, watching our younger kids struggled in the losses, specifi- NCAA in goals scored with 52, grow up and give us incredible con- cally the lopsided defeat at Duke earning her a spot on the All-ACC tributions … it’s been an awesome on March 1, she was proud of how second team. journey,” she said. AMY ACKERMANN | The Observer it responded. On defense, meanwhile, senior Irish sophomore attack Cortney Fortunato is pressured while passing “It’s a roller coaster ride, those captain Barbara Sullivan domi- Contact Renee Griffin at during a 10-8 loss to Louisville at Arlotta Stadium on April 19. are just the ups and downs of nated with 73 draw controls and [email protected] Sports ndsmcobserver.com | fridAY, may 15, 2015 | The Observer 41 men’s soccer | 12-5-4, 6-1-1 ACC Tournament loss to Cavs halts title defense

By ZACH KLONSINSKI time, it ended their season and ACC) found itself walking off the four defenders, so they actually question about that,” Clark said. Sports Editor the quest to repeat as national Alumni Stadium pitch with a 1-0 changed their tactics. That game “Arguably, I don’t even have champions. loss to the 16th-seeded Cavaliers altered their thinking a lot and to check records, but I think it It was an all-too-familiar story After earning a road draw and in the third round of the NCAA quite possibly, as they said, won would be the most successful for Notre Dame. a 3-0 win over Virginia in the tournament after Virginia them a national championship.” four years in — we’ve had a lot of The Irish dominated another two teams’ prior meetings, No. scored a goal in the 82nd minute. The Cavaliers went on to win good years, so it could be close, game which they lost, only this 1 seed Notre Dame (12-5-4, 6-1-1 “The game we lost we domi- the national championship, the but no team had won the na- nated. That’s sport, and that’s second time in three years the tional championship, and then why you play games,” Irish head No. 16 seed has done so — and you’ve won three other major coach Bobby Clark said. also the second time it went trophies in two of the best con- It was the not the first time through a top-seeded Notre ferences in the country. Notre Dame was forced to settle Dame en route. Three years ago, “They’ll all go out and hold for a bitter defeat in a game in eventual champion Indiana left their heads very high.” which it was the better side. The Alumni Stadium with a 2-1, dou- Senior midfielder Brendan Irish also dropped a 1-0 deci- ble-overtime win in the third Lesch even added a Bengal Bouts sion at home against Kentucky round. championship this spring to the on Sept. 8 and another by the Despite the unsatisfying fin- class’s long list of accolades. same score on the road Oct. 3 at ish, Clark said he was proud of “That cost me a lot of money,” Boston College. how the team handled the pres- Clark said. “I put him on $20 a “The Irish luck kind of some- sure following the program’s round, so he was on an incen- how deserted us this year, but first-ever national champion- tive. I said I would put money that’s ok. I was very proud,” ship last season. into the Bengal Bouts mission Clark said. “I thought the team “Every team you played last fund per round. So he got me responded very well to [winning year, you got their A-game … and there. He stung me there all the the title] the year before. … They I thought the team responded to way through.” certainly didn’t rest on their lau- that very well, and I thought they While seniors midfielder rels, and they played very, very came through that test well,” Nick Besler (Portland Timbers) well.” Clark said. and defender Luke Mishu (DC The Irish controlled the final This graduating senior class United) will continue their ca- game against the Cavaliers but leaves Notre Dame soccer reers in the major leagues, oth- couldn’t find room to put shots among the most decorated ever. ers — such as graduate student on net against a different de- The team won a national cham- goalkeeper Patrick Wall, an fense than they shredded just pionship, back-to-back ACC reg- aerospace engineer — will make two weeks before during their ular-season championships and good use of their Notre Dame 3-0 win in the ACC tournament. the 2013 Big East tournament education. “ … I know having spoken to title, as well as earned two No. 1 “We’ve put over 30 kids into the Virginia coaches, after we overall seeds and a No. 3 billing the MLS now, but every one has beat them they changed their in the NCAA tournament while graduated, which for me is very tactics right through the rest compiling a 55-15-15 overall important,” Clark said. KEVIN SABITUS | The Observer of the tournament,” Clark said. record. Notre Dame senior defender Luke Mishu winds up for a kick during a “ … They changed from play- “The last four years were Contact Zach Klonsinski at 1-0 win over Northwestern at Alumni Stadium on Oct. 14. ing with three defenders to very successful, there’s no [email protected] nd women’s soccer | 14-6-2, 7-2-1 ACC Season ends with Sweet 16 heartbreaker

By RENEE GRIFFIN slow for Notre Dame. After two Sports Writer wins against unranked Illinois and Oakland, the team lost at home to No. 11 Notre Dame suffered Southern California and No. 14 only three losses in the months Texas Tech in consecutive game. of September, October and However, the Irish bounced back November, before a Sweet 16 loss to from there, with the only other reg- No. 4 Texas A&M on Nov. 23 ended ular season losses coming against their 2014 season. No. 8 North Carolina in double Notre Dame (14-6-2, 7-2-1 ACC) overtime on Sept. 20 and No. 2 came close to upsetting the Aggies Virginia, who fell to Florida State in (23-3-2, 9-1-1 SEC) on their home the national title game, on Oct. 5. turf in College Station, Texas, but “It’s always interesting to watch a a goal in the game’s 82nd minute team evolve over the course of the propelled Texas A&M to a 2-1 win. season,” Romagnolo said. “There “Things didn’t go our way in were a lot of different people who terms of goals that were put in stepped up, but as a whole we were the back of the net, but overall I becoming more dangerous as the loved the way we played in that season went on.” game,” Irish head coach Theresa After the narrow loss to Virginia, WEI LIN | The Observer Romagnolo said. “We gave 100 per- in which the Cavaliers scored the Notre Dame freshman midfielder Sabrina Flores brings the ball downfield during a 1-0 win over Baylor at cent of our effort, we executed on game-winning goal in the final Alumni Stadium on Sept. 12. The Irish finished the season with a 14-6-2 overall record. the most part on everything that minute, Notre Dame went on a we talked about.” five-game winning streak and Contributions from a number scoring goals,” Romagnolo said. On the whole, the season went Before that, the Irish qualified closed out the regular season with of different players were crucial to “Lauren Bohaboy had a good sea- well, Romagnolo said. for the four-team ACC tournament a 1-1 tie against Boston College. the Irish attack, Romagnolo said. son for us, and especially started “We could have definitely gone and fell 3-1 to No. 1 Florida State “We were defending really well at Sophomore midfielder Morgan to peak as we got into the meat of further had some things gone in the semifinals. The Seminoles that point in the year,” Romagnolo Andrews, who has since trans- the ACC schedule. [Forward] Karin our way and had we found the went on to win both the ACC and said. “The back four was very co- ferred to USC, led the team in Simonian had a good year I think back of the net in that Sweet 16 NCAA titles. hesive. [Sophomore goalkeeper] points with 17, followed by se- as a senior as well.” game,” Romagnolo said. “I was re- “I thought that we showed great Kaela Little can come up with any nior forward Lauren Bohaboy (16 Romagnolo named players like ally pleased with the strides we character [in the postseason], and I save on any given day. …When you points) and freshman forward junior defenders Katie Naughton made from August to the end of thought that we were playing some look back, most of those games Karin Muya (11). and Cari Roccaro as important November.” of our best soccer,” Romagnolo were still 1-0 victories, so it’s not “When I think about our strik- team leaders, while praising fresh- said. like we were a prolific goal-scoring ers, we had a lot of people who kind men like defender Sabrina Flores Contact Renee Griffin at The regular season started off team.” of went in waves of being hot and for their rapid development. [email protected] 42 Teh observer | fridAY, may 15, 2015 | ndsmcobserver.com Sports

nd women’s tennis | 14-10, 8-6 ACC men’s tennis | 14-11, 6-6 ACC Young team deals with Irish slowed by injuries, tough schedule ACC opponents

By RYAN KLAUS anyone in the country.” Sports Writer Following an up-and- down second half of the sea- Notre Dame got off to a fast son, the Irish finished with start this season, winning a .500 conference record, six of its first seven matches. which earned them the sev- However, as the Irish began enth seed in the ACC tourna- their ACC slate, wins became ment. But Notre Dame’s stay harder to come by. at the ACC championships “I think clearly there’s in Cary, North Carolina, was been a lot of growth from a cut short after a first round lot of individuals throughout 4-0 loss to Georgia Tech. this year,” Irish head coach Despite the early confer- Ryan Sachire said. “We’ve ence tournament exit, Notre had a tough time putting our Dame earned an at-large best lineup on the court ev- bid to the NCAA tourna- ery time because of injuries ment, where it fell to No. 24 and other things like that, Vanderbilt in the first round, but that gave other guys op- 4-1. portunities to step up and Outside of team accom- play in the lineup when they plishments, three individual normally wouldn’t or play Irish players will participate higher in the lineup than in the NCAA tournament on they normally would.” May 20-25 in Waco, Texas. The Irish (14-11, 6-6 ACC) Junior Quentin Monaghan began the season with compiled a 29-6 record as nonconference wins over the No. 1 singles player for Kentucky, Oklahoma State the Irish and is ranked ninth and Northwestern. After a nationally. Notre Dame’s top

EMMET FARNAN | The Observer 6-1 start, the Irish dropped doubles pairing of junior Notre Dame sophomore Monica Robinson winds up for a hit during a match against Stanford on Feb. 6 at matches to highly-ranked Alex Lawson and senior Billy Eck Tennis Pavilion. The Irish fell to the Cardinal, 6-1. opponents Ohio State (cur- Pecor, ranked 15th nation- rently No. 11) and Illinois ally, also had a standout sea- By HUNTER McDANIEL history. And especially our team of Gleason and soph- (No. 4) before starting ACC son, finishing 24-8. The pair Sports Writer doubles had to step up. We omore Monica Robinson play. earned an at-large bid to play hardly lost the doubles point earned a spot in the NCAA Notre Dame’s daunt- in the doubles portion of the Notre Dame ‘s season end- all year, and that turned out women’s doubles champion- ing conference schedule NCAA tournament. ed with a 4-2 loss to TCU in to be huge for us.” ship in Waco, Texas, which included matches against “They’ve had great years the first round of the NCAA As the season continued, takes place May 20-25. The five current top-15 teams: for us,” Sachire said of the tournament, but on the way Notre Dame faced some of 26th ranked duo played to a Virginia (No. 3), Duke (No. three qualifiers. “They’ve toward earning its 20th con- the top teams in the coun- 14-5 record this spring and 10), Wake Forest (No. 12), been spots that we’ve been secutive tournament berth, try and played them to close a 22-7 overall record going North Carolina (No. 13) and really successful at all year. the team overachieved in a matches almost every time. back to the fall. Virginia Tech (No. 15). Our team’s played a great a number of ways. On the year, the Irish had “They simply had a great “I think with the ACC, first schedule and great competi- The Irish (14-10, 8-6 ACC) seven matches end with a 4-3 season,” Louderback said. and foremost, it’s clear that tion, but certainly the indi- kicked off their spring sea- score. “Last year Monica was in and it’s the best overall confer- viduals have done the same son in early January without Louderback highlighted out of our doubles lineup, ence in the country,” Sachire thing.” injured top recruit Brooke one such match that specifi- and she had to work on a few said. “We’ve played a dif- Broda, who had won three cally stood out to him. things in order to get better, ficult schedule and chal- Contact Ryan Klaus at National Open singles ti- “The match with Virginia and she did that. As a sopho- lenged ourselves as much as [email protected] tles before coming to Notre Tech [on April 5] ended up more and junior, they played Dame. being a huge match for us,” great together against some P aID Advertisement Head coach Jay Louderback he said. “We were on the great competition. Without said the resilience his team road, and it came down to the way they played together showed throughout the year [junior] Quinn [Gleason] at this year, we simply would after Broda’s season-ending No. 1 singles, where she was not have won as many of the injury was crucial. down to two match points. doubles points. They were “I felt like everyone She came back and won to huge for us.” stepped up,” he said. “We give us a 4-3 win. Without Louderback said he is al- thought Brooke was going to that win, we would’ve been ready looking forward to be in the lineup, but she end- on the bubble for the NCAA next season, especially with ed up missing the year with tournament. Our kids hung more experienced players an injury. So everyone had to in there and gave a huge win and five-star recruit Rachel step up and play to a higher when we needed it.” Chong coming in from level than we thought, and After the victory at Virginia Danville, California. they did a good job.” Tech, the Irish found them- “We didn’t have any seniors It wasn’t just the inju- selves victors of four in a row in our top six [this year],” ry to an expected starter and six of their previous sev- Louderback said. “We’ve got that forced the Irish to play en. Unfortunately, they then a great freshman coming in differently this season, suffered a four-game skid this year, and we’re hoping Louderback said. They also with losses to then-No. 17 Brooke will be healthy. We’ve had to overcome a number Miami, No. 21 Clemson and got so much experience. All of personnel changes from a No. 23 Duke, as well as a sec- our returners got some great season ago. ond round ACC tournament experience, [sophomore] “We lost three of our top loss to Florida State. Jane Fennelly especially. four doubles from last year The Irish did, however, “ … With all the returners and only had one new play- earn a spot in the NCAA and new players coming in, er come in,” Louderback tournament, traveling to we think we could be a really said. “We had so many College Station, Texas, for special team next year.” tight matches, so many 5-2 the matchup against TCU, and 4-3 matches, more by which they dropped. Contact Hunter McDaniel at far than any in this team’s Notre Dame’s top doubles [email protected] Sports ndsmcobserver.com | fridAY, may 15, 2015 | The Observer 43 track & field Runners perform well under new coach

By ANDREW ROBINSON championship. of winning the upcoming Sports Writer “The highlights are the ACC outdoor championships folks who are doing the on May 14-16. In their first season with things really well for where I The men’s side has been head coach Alan Turner at want to take the program ... riddled with injuries the helm, the Irish had a year in the ACC and nationally,” throughout the season, con- filled with its share of daz- Turner said. tributing to what Turner zling veteran performances Though Turner said she said was a “middle-of-the- and emerging young stars, had a shaky start indoors, road” season, but still had despite some setbacks along senior hurdler Jade Barber many strong individual the way. has put forth an impres- performers. Notre Dame got off to a fast sive final season, finishing Senior standout Chris start at its own Blue & Gold second in the ACC 60-me- Giesting was as strong as Invitational on Dec. 5, win- ter hurdles before taking ever, finishing second in the ning 22 of 30 events. second-team All-American ACC in the 400-meter dash The star of the first few honors. Outdoors, she holds and becoming a second- meets of the indoor season three first-place finishes in team All-American indoors. was freshman Jessica Harris, the 100-meter hurdles and He has the NCAA’s 13th-best who broke the school re- the fourth-best time in the outdoor time. cord at 1,000 meters in her country. Turner also said it was a first race at the Blue & Gold Junior Margaret Bamgbose good year to build for ath- Invitational. She proceeded won a total of seven indoor letes like junior Michael to nab school records in the races from individual and Clevenger and sophomore 600-meter and 800-meter relay performances and went Jacob Dumford, both dis- runs at her next two meets. on to set a Notre Dame record tance runners, and fresh- “I doubt we’ll see anything while winning the 400-me- man Greg Bombara in the like that happen for a long, ter dash at the ACC cham- javelin. long time,” Turner said of pionships. She also finished After the outdoor ACC Harris’s performance. sixth at nationals, earning championships, the qualify- Another indoor standout All-American honors. ing Irish athletes will travel was junior Molly Seidel, who Turner said he expects to the NCAA east regional, won five of her six races in- that with Seidel, Barber, followed by the national side, took the ACC crown in Bamgbose, senior Emily championships starting June the 3,000 meters and 5,000 Morris in the shot put and 10. meters and captured an junior Danielle Aragon in MICHAEL YU | The Observer All-American sixth-place the distance events, the Irish Contact Andrew Robinson at Irish senior Chris Giesting runs a leg of a relay during the Notre Dame finish at the NCAA indoor women have a strong chance [email protected] Invitational at Loftus Sports Center on Jan. 24. nd volleyball | 6-23, 3-15 ACC ND’s struggles result in leadership change

By BRIAN PLAMONDON Director of athletics Jack more than 500 wins, 15 regu- “We all experienced what making sure everyone is do- Sports Writer Swarbrick announced long- lar-season conference titles it was like to play at the col- ing their job on the court. I time Irish head coach Debbie and 18 NCAA championship legiate level and work hard,” think another thing to is just Notre Dame’s season did Brown would not return in appearances. However, she Fry said. “I just think this staying positive. … We’re not turn out as it had hoped December, with the team struggled in the transition experience we had, one sea- going to be frustrated, but and, as a result, the team struggling to a 6-23 record, to the ACC, going 7-13 in the son under our belt, will help if we’re not frustrated we’re will no longer have a famil- including a 3-15 mark in ACC conference last year in addi- us become better leaders for not getting better. … There iar face roaming the sideline play, this past season. Brown tion to a second-to-last place the other girls coming in. is a process.” during the 2015 season. departed after amassing finish this past fall. “It definitely was really The Irish will turn their “This last season was defi- helpful getting those reps. attention to next year with- P aID Advertisement nitely a disappointment,” You have to be more men- out their six seniors, but freshman middle blocker tally focused, just because they will undoubtedly miss Sam Fry said. “Every time we volleyball is such a mental middle blocker Jeni Houser look back on our record, it’s game. … This past fall we and outside hitter Nicole a little bit degrading. But it’s definitely learned how to Smith. Houser, who led the definitely something we’re deal with our emotions, re- team with 289 kills this sea- going to learn from.” ally play mentally tough.” son, finished her career with Fry was one of the few Even before injuries be- 1,299 kills, good for a tie bright spots for the Irish, came the story, the Irish for eight place in program garnering 2014 all-ACC struggled despite a veteran history. Smith was second freshman honors while lead- squad with six seniors on the on the team with 249 kills. ing the team in total blocks team. Returning such a young with 107. In addition, Fry Notre Dame dropped its team that already has plenty was second in points (324.0) first six games before earn- of experience, Fry said the and third in kills (242). ing its first win Sept. 13 Irish will use the 2014 sea- “It was definitely a big against Northeastern. The son as motivation moving honor,” Fry said. “I wouldn’t squad had four losing streaks forward. have been able to get that of at least three matches in “This next year we’re go- award if it weren’t for my addition to its season-open- ing to come in with kind of teammates helping me out, ing struggles. After a 3-2 win a chip on our shoulder,” Fry and also Coach Deb giving against Louisville on Nov. 9, said. “We never want to have me an opportunity to play the Irish limped down the feelings like that again.” and lead the team like I did.” stretch, dropping their final In January, Swarbrick an- Fry was not the only under- five games. nounced Jim McLaughlin, classman who got a chance Fry said there were mul- former head coach and to contribute. As the Irish tiple areas the team needs to national champion at were beset by injuries all progress in. Washington, would be the year, eight underclassmen “Definitely improving our new Irish head coach. (including six freshmen) fundamentals [is one area],” were called upon to play im- Fry said. “And working on Contact Brian Plamondon at portant roles this year. your individual game and [email protected] 44 Teh observer | fridAY, may 15, 2015 | ndsmcobserver.com Sports rowing Fencing | ncaa runner-up ACCs mark final Irish claim first conference race for seniors title in transition season

By BRETT O’CONNELL various roles when some- By BRETT O’CONNELL Sports Writer thing needs to be done,” he Sports Writer said. “Whoever is best in Though finals have passed their skill set and has had A year ago, Notre Dame was and Commencement looms, the time to do it, they’ve tak- at a crossroads. The Irish con- the Irish still have unfin- en over. That’s kind of how cluded their 2014 season with ished business to take care we operate — we have a large a sixth-place overall finish at of at the ACC championships team. The seniors the last the NCAA championships. on May 29. few years have addressed all Twelve-year head coach Janusz After completing a series of the areas together.” Bednarski had retired ear- of regular season races, the Though the season and the lier that season, handing the Irish will spend the next two school year have both rap- reigns to long-time assistant weeks preparing for their idly come to their respective coach Gia Kvaratskhelia. The first ACC championship meet conclusions, the team’s prac- 2015 season represented a fresh in Clemson, South Carolina. tice routine has remained but daunting opportunity for a A conference championship largely the same. fencing squad featuring a num- would guarantee the Irish “There are a few things ber of incoming freshmen and a bid in the NCAA tourna- that we do differently,” Stone a number of questions regard- ment, though a successful said. “We’re winding down ing the team’s ability to per- performance could also land so maybe the volume [of form on a national level. the squad an at-large bid in our practices] comes down Now, with the season con- the tournament even with- a little bit. We do a little cluded, it is clear the team out a first-place finish. bit more speed work. Other developed just fine under the This postseason will cap than that we just continue direction of Kvaratskhelia. The what has been an incredibly with the same mindset. We Irish to claimed the first-ever WEI LIN | The Observer successful four years for the try to make the boats go as ACC championship in fencing. Irish senior sabre Mary Regan (left) moves toward her opponent at Irish senior class, who have fast as we can. There’s noth- The team also dominated con- the DeCicco Duals at Castellan Family Fencing Center on Feb. 8. seen the program become a ing that much different than ference play, going undefeated regular contender for a spot what we normally do. Now and finishing first in every cat- completed the season with that encouragement.” in the NCAA tournament. that school is done, I think egory in conference’s inaugu- much success. It speaks of their The Irish upperclassmen, Other accomplishments gives a little bit less stress on ral season. Though the season resilience, their maturity. … headlined by the likes of Ariel by the senior class include everybody.” ended with the Irish placing They helped us on a daily basis DeSmet, Madison Zeiss and the naming of senior rower The ACC tournament takes second in the NCAA tourna- to move our program forward.” Ashley Severson, among oth- Anna Kottkamp as class of place after Commencement, ment, falling behind a domi- Kvaratskhelia praised in ers, also dominated the stripe 2017 valedictorian and ACC creating a series of emo- nant Columbia squad that particular the ability of his se- for most of the season, a fact Scholar-Athlete of the year. tional events for the seniors earned its 14th national cham- nior leaders to guide his sabre Kvaratskhelia was quick “The senior class as a whole of the squad. Stone praised pionship in program history, squad through the first part emphasize. has done an awful lot,” Irish their involvement over the they managed to overcome of the season. In January, the “I don’t want to single any- head coach Martin Stone four years they’ve been on a great deal of adversity, set- Irish hired assistant coach one out,” he said. “It truly was said. “When they came in the team, citing their work ting the stage for a continued Samir Ibrahimov to coach a team effort. We had incred- as freshmen, [the program] ethic as a primary impetus tradition of success in coming the sabres, filling a hole in the ible [performers] like Maddie, hadn’t been to the NCAAs for the team’s recent success. seasons. coaching staff and creating one Ashley, Nicole Ameli. … Those in four years. They came in, “I think the team has done Kvaratskhelia said he attrib- of the most formidable and ac- were probably the first folks and quite a few contributed a very fine job this year,” uted Notre Dame’s season-long complished collegiate staffs that came to mind because to getting us there and get- Stone said. “The seniors, success to the willingness of in the nation. Prior to January, they were such significant con- ting us there in subsequent not only this year, but all the its senior leaders to set great though, the task of training the tributors. But it was the entire years.” through their career have examples and accommodate team’s many sabres fell to the cohesive landscape of the se- For a team as large as the done a phenomenal job to the team’s complicated needs. seniors. niors that directed the team to Irish rowing squad, lead- raise the level and speed of “Last year this time, our “The first part of the season the right place.” ership from within plays our program.” former head coach gets side- we did not have a sabre coach. The Irish finished second an important role in a suc- The Irish rowers will prac- lined with a serious illness,” The seniors took the load in in the national tournament in cessful season, according tice through Commencement Kvaratskhelia said. “On top of terms of doing the warm- March. Now they spend the to Stone. The rowing se- week, celebrating their se- that, we lose the sabre coach ups and the drills with the summer recruiting, training niors have done a great job niors as they prepare to trav- from the staff. We have 21 kids alongside the coaches,” and competing internationally in keeping their teammates el to Clemson for the ACC freshmen flooding the gates Kvaratskhelia said. “When before beginning their second sharp and prepared for the championships on May 29. as the year starts. Without the we started competing, they ACC season this coming fall. challenges of a rigorous sea- senior leadership and those in- were vocal in directing the son, he said. Contact Brett O’Connell at credible athletes, and the stu- freshmen and everyone else Contact Brett O’Connell at “Everybody’s taken [email protected] dents here, we could not have to their places, giving them [email protected]

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ND CROSS COUNTRY Seidel leads women to NCAA championships

By MAREK MAZUREK the year, the results were not. minutes, 23.4 seconds to earn Sports Writer The men’s team finished first her first All-American scroll. and second at the Crusader Despite only earning an at-large In 2014, the Irish overcame Open and the National Catholic bid, Sparks said he thought the the uncertainty of a new coach Championships respective- team let an opportunity slip by early in the year to qualify the ly, and the women finished at the championship. women’s team for the NCAA first in the National Catholic “You always look at things championships and earn an Championships. critically,” Sparks said. “You All-American honors for junior At the Notre Dame Invitational always look at things and won- Molly Seidel. on Oct. 3, the men finished 14th der, ‘If this had happened, how Head coach Matthew Sparks and the women finished third. much better could we have was hired by head track and Seidel said it was a confidence been?’ I think we can always be field coach Alan Turner to lead boost for the team to do well on a little bit better.” the distance runners just a few its home course. Sparks said he was proud weeks before the fall season “Being able to race well at the of how hard Seidel worked started. He said it took him a ND invite, at our home course, throughout the season to be- while to get to know the team that was a really special race,” come an All-American. and what each runner required Seidel said. “For me, my fam- “It was fun to watch the confi- from the coaching staff. ily comes down and you’re sur- dence grow in Molly throughout “I’d say [arriving late] was the rounded by all your friends. It’s the three-month cross country biggest challenge, not just for something really cool to be able season,” Sparks said. “Literally me, but for the entire squad,” to race at home and to do well week after week, you could see Sparks said. “It took probably there. That was definitely a high it every day at practice and ev- the first month for us to get to point in the season.” ery competition, the confidence know each other, and part of After stumbling at the grow.” that getting to know each other Wisconsin adidas Invitational Though the men’s team did process was learning what each — both teams finished 30th — not qualify for the NCAA cham- individual athlete needed to be the Irish rebounded and were pionships, junior Michael successful. Once we got into the able to send the women’s team Clevenger competed indi- championship part of the sea- to the NCAA championships vidually and finished 92nd son, we had a level of comfort in Terre Haute, Indiana for the with a time of 31 minutes, 29.9 with each other that I think real- fourth straight year. seconds. ly pushed us in the late season.” The team finished in 29th WEI LIN | The Observer Though the team chemistry place and Seidel finishedContact Marek Mazurek at Irish junior All-American Molly Seidel leads the field during the may have been lacking early in 19th overall with a time of 20 [email protected] National Catholic Championships on Sept. 19.

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Women’s swimming Men’s Swimming Irish overcome coaching Tallman leads ND change as Reaney shines to NCAA success

By RYAN KLAUS new university records after Sports Writer a season of setting 18 was also a sign that our student- For the first time in 30 athletes continue to improve years, Notre Dame was led each year they are here.” by someone other than head Three weeks after the ACC coach Tim Welsh in 2015. championships, Notre Dame Matt Tallman, a longtime as- concluded its season in Iowa sistant, took over the helm City, Iowa, at the NCAA after Welsh decided to retire championships. following Notre Dame’s 2013- Throughout the three- 2014 campaign. day event, the Irish earned Notre Dame’s first season a collective eight points and under Tallman certainly was ended the championships in eventful. The Irish went 6-6 32nd place in the team stand- in their dual meets, includ- ings. The Irish broke school ing a 5-3 record at home. records in the 200-yard indi- The wins for the Irish in the vidual medley, 100-yard and dual meet season included 200-yard breaststroke and victories over Cleveland 200-yard backstroke at the State, Incarnate Word, meet. Missouri State, Michigan “I thought our efforts at State, Pittsburgh and Olivet the NCAA meet were tremen- Nazarene. dous,” said Tallman. “I was “This first year was cer- very proud of the swims we tainly different for everyone,” had in Iowa.” Tallman said. “I think we all Highlighting the class of learned a lot about our abili- Irish graduates was senior ties, expectations and long- Zachary Stevens, who fin- term goals. The program is ished his college career by heading in a great direction.” breaking three school re- In the conference champi- cords; the 100 and 200 breast onships, the Irish took fifth and the 200 IM. place, one spot ahead of their Additionally, Stephens be- placement in their inaugural came the first Irish swim- ACC season. On top of their mer to score in more than WEI LIN | The Observer improved finish, the Irish one event at the NCAA Senior Courtney Whyte comes up for air during a meet against Purdue on Nov. 1 at Rolfs Aquatic Center. Whyte finished second in the 200-yard backstroke during the meet. broke three school records championships. over the course of the four- “The senior class was the BY BEN PADANILAM Reaney said Welsh brought medley. Senior Courtney day event that was held in fastest recruiting class we Sports Writer the perfect attitude to prac- Whyte qualified for the Atlanta. had before their arrival and tice day in and day out. 100- and 200-yard butterfly, “Improving on our team will graduate having accom- In its second season in the “I’ve never met anyone in addition to the 100-yard finish at the ACC meet plished the most as a class ACC, Notre Dame finished that better embodies what backstroke from the alter- was an important mo- while on campus,” Tallman sixth in the conference and Notre Dame is about than nate list, and senior Allison ment this season,” Tallman said. “We wish them all the sent three team members to [Welsh],” Reaney said. “He Casareto qualified for the 1- said. “[Sophomore] Tommy best of luck in their futures, the NCAA championships. loves this place and this and 3-meter dives. Anderson’s 400[-yard indi- and I am sure they will make The Irish (7-9) faced ad- team. I think having some- At the NCAA champi- vidual medley] at the Last Notre Dame proud.” versity early in the sea- one that was always there onships, Reaney received Chance Meet was a great in- son, as head coach Brian for us, always dedicated to three All-American cita- dividual swim for the pro- Contact Ryan Klaus at Barnes resigned to spend us and made that very ob- tions, finishing third in the gram. Establishing seven [email protected] more time with his family vious was something our 100 breaststroke and fourth after holding the position team really needed at that in both the 200 breaststroke for six seasons. Just a week time.” and 200 individual medley. earlier, five-year assistant By the end of the year, the Casareto earned an honor- coach Kate Kovenock had team was swimming at its able mention, as she placed accepted the head coaching best, Welsh said. At the con- ninth in the 1-meter dive. position at Brown, leaving ference championships, the “What a grand finale, to the Irish program without a Irish finished sixth. Reaney be a senior and finish your clear leader. and Welsh said this accom- career at the NCAA champi- Notre Dame turned to plishment was something onships,” Welsh said. Tim Welsh to take over as to be proud of. As the Irish head into interim head coach for the “Being able to improve in next season, they will be program. Welsh had re- the conference, despite all under new leadership. Mike cently retired as head coach the difficulties we had this Litzinger, who previously for the men’s team after year, was our best moment,” served as associate head 29 seasons, but despite his Reaney said. coach at North Carolina, experience Welsh said the “They held serve, but in was hired to fill the head transition was not always order to do that it took a coaching vacancy April 17. easy. very strong team effort,” “I cannot be more ex- “All of us had just great Welsh said. cited about coach Mike support and empathy for While most of the team’s Litzinger,” Reaney said. Brian Barnes, and he had season ended at the confer- “What our team really made a good decision for ence championships, three needs is someone who can his family and himself,” seniors had the opportu- bring us together and get Welsh said. “All transitions nity to compete in one last everyone to buy in to what are challenging, and it took meet: the NCAA champion- the team is doing, and I a while for us to adjust and ships. Reaney qualified to have full confidence that he the team to adjust, but we compete in both the 100- can do that.” eventually did.” yard and 200-yard breast- CAITLYN JORDAN | The Observer In addition to experience, stroke events, as well as Contact Ben Padanilam at Senior Jonathon Williamson competes in the backstroke during a senior swimmer Emma the 200-yard individual [email protected] meet against Cleveland State on Feb. 7 at Rolfs Aquatic Center. Sports ndsmcobserver.com | fridAY, may 15, 2015 | The Observer 47

MEn’s golf ND WOmen’s golf Young Notre Dame team struggles Irish over course of inconsistent season miss

By DANIEL O’BOYLE the Gopher Invitational in Sports Writer September and 11th in a field NCAAs of 14 filled with very strong It was a difficult year opponents at the Mason By SEAN KILMER for the young Notre Dame Rudolph Championship in Sports Writer team, which showed flashes April. of quality but often lacked However, there were For the past few years, Notre the consistency to get some impressive indi- Dame has been ascending the lad- results. vidual showings. Junior der of the women’s golf world, and The Irish started strong, Cory Sciupider led the this year the Irish continued their hosting and earning a com- Fighting Irish Classic after upward trend. fortable victory over IUPUI two rounds in September Notre Dame finished in eighth and Ball State at the Notre before finishing second, place at the NCAA regional held Dame Kickoff Challenge. and Rushton tied for sec- at Warren Golf Course across the But from there the team ond place at the Rod Myers street from campus last weekend, struggled, and despite oc- Invitational in October. a mere six strokes shy of qualifying casional strong individual Kubinski said these results for the NCAA championships to be performances, often found show the Irish could be bet- held in Florida later in May. Junior themselves at the lower end ter next year. Talia Campbell and sophomore of the field. “I think for us as as a Jordan Ferreira led the Irish by ty- Many underclassmen team we didn’t perform as ing for 19th place, both finishing at saw a large amount of play, well over the season as we a five-over-par 221. including sophomores would have hoped or ex- The Irish finished sixth in the Matthew Rushton and Blake pected,” Kubinski said. “I ACC tournament on April 18. In Barens, as well as freshman think certain players had that event, Campbell, who earned Thomas Steve. Irish head good events, certain guys all-ACC honors, finished tied for coach Jim Kubinski said the did well at certain tourna- 11th at one-under-par to lead the team was able to develop ments which was nice, but team. The Irish fought through over the year. it was really a growing year rain and bad weather the entire “We played a lot of young and a transition year.” WEI LIN | The Observer weekend and finished only ten guys,” Kubinski said. “We In the ACC tournament Senior Patrick Grahek follows through on a drive during the Notre strokes behind third place. The played Thomas quite a bit, on April 24-26, Notre Dame Dame Kickoff Challenge at the Warren Golf Course on Aug. 31. championship marked a break- we played a couple of soph- finished 11th out of 12, through for the squad, but the play- omores a lot too, and they 25 shots from 10th place. said Kubinski. “That was “We’ve got to get off to ers had been showing flashes of grew quite a bit and learned Kubinski said the team’s something that seemed to better starts, we definitely potential all season long, Irish head a lot of lessons. I antici- poor showing resulted from hurt us throughout the year; have some work to do, but coach Susan Holt said. pate we’ll have those guys its struggles in many of the we didn’t get off to good the neat thing is that we “We’re excited to be in the ACC,” returning next year as bet- same areas in which they starts very often. I think a have some highly motivat- Holt said. “It’s a great golf confer- ter and more experienced performed poorly in the lot of our guys would press ed guys who want to do the ence. There are six teams in the top players.” regular season. from there instead of rely- work.” 32. If you are winning ACC cham- The Irish struggled in “This year, we just didn’t ing on the games they’ve pionships, you’re also competing many tournaments, fin- get any momentum going in shown in practice or over Contact Daniel O’Boyle at for national championships.” ishing 10th out of 17 at the tournament early on,” the summer. [email protected] At their first tournament of the season featuring elite competi- tion, the Schooner Fall Classic, the Irish struggled on day one, post- ing a 10-over-par score of 290. Holt said at the time the Irish were not satisfied with their performance, and they went on to shoot 277 and 279 over the next two days, respec- tively. Notre Dame finished tied for eighth, but was just four strokes removed from fourth place, and Campbell individually finished tied for 13th at one-under par. The Irish were also strong from top to bottom this year. Senior cap- tain Ashley Armstrong finished her career by leading the team with seven rounds under par on the season. And while she just missed out on receiving all-ACC honors, she did receive an ACC postgradu- ate scholarship for after she walks across the stage this weekend to receive her degree in mechanical engineering. The Irish will certainly look to play against top competition in the future, as Holt said she is a big be- liever in its benefits. “I think it’s great whenever you can put yourself against top-25 competition,” Holt said. “Because that’s who we want to be, and if we can put ourselves in those posi- tions and be competitive as a team we’re going to be able to get there.” KEVIN SONG | The Observer Senior David Lowe drives the ball during the Notre Dame Kickoff Challenge at the Warren Golf Course on Aug. 31. The Irish won the Contact Sean Kilmer at Challenge and Lowe finished a season-best 16-over-par for the tournament and tied for 14th place. [email protected] P aID Advertisement Sports ndsmcobserver.com | fridAY, may 15, 2015 | The Observer 49 S MC: Year in Review Softball notches best season in decade; golf, tennis squads earn spots in MIAA tournaments

S oftball the field,” Zache said. “It’s re- By DOMINIC BUSH ally important to get along Sports Writer with the girls next to you.” The freshmen trio of short- This was supposed to be stop Jamie Young and out- a transition year for Saint fielders Cassie Young and Mary’s. Instead, the Belles ral- Makenzie Duncan powered lied behind second-year coach most of the team’s offense Kelli Zache to finish the regu- this season. The Young sisters lar season 22-12, one of the combined for 32 percent (73 of program’s best seasons in a 225) of the team’s total runs decade. scored and 30 percent (100 of Zache said her team’s re- 332) of total hits. Cassie Young cord, up from an even 16-16 led the team in batting aver- mark last year, was not much age at a .413 clip, and Jamie of a surprise to her. Young finished second with “I wouldn’t say we exceed a .393 average. Duncan was my expections, because hon- third on the team at .360 and estly this is where I expected added five homers, 13 doubles to be,” Zache said. “I’m con- and 28 RBIs. stantly praising this team.” When asked to describe this

The team’s 9-7 conference year’s team in one word, Zache CAITLYN JORDAN | The Observer record was good for fourth said “perseverance.” Sophomore defender Emily Rompola lines up a pass during a 2-0 loss to Olivet on Oct. 28 at Saint Mary’s in the MIAA standings and “We rose to the occasion at soccer field. Saint Mary’s finished the year with a 6-11-3 record. qualified it for the conference the end of the year,” the man- tournament, the program’s ager said. “We were up against us an opportunity to play for the next five games, with a new team and a lot to prove. first appearance since 2012. the best teams, and we kept our NCAA bid in the spring. win over Calvin providing “I think all of us are ready In the tournament, the pushing.” Unfortunately we had a few set- their only points. Junior mid- to rise to the occasion. We’re Belles lost a heartbreaker in backs with players being gone fielder and captain Maggie looking forward to the op- the first round to regular-sea- Contact Dominic Bush at a semester so that hurt our McLaughlin said the Belles portunity, and learning from son champion Trine, 8-7, in [email protected] performance in the spring, but had difficulty bouncing back Coach Nuber, who has been a nine innings. Facing elimina- with those players being gone it from the defeat to Kalamazoo. great fit for our program.” tion, Saint Mary’s overpow- Golf gave some of our younger play- “I think the first conference ered Hope, 7-3, and set up a By MICHAEL IVEY ers a chance for experience.” game always sets the tone Contact Daniel O’Boyle at second-round rematch with Sports Writer The Belles finished in fourth, for the season,” McLaughlin [email protected] Trine again. It was the first third and fourth in the three said. “We lost a close game second-round appearance Saint Mary’s earned one of rounds of automatic qualify- to start conference play and T ennis for the Belles since 2006. In four spots in the MIAA’s quali- ing play, respectively. Hope struggled to come back from By DAISY COSTELLO the end, though, the Thunder fying tournament this spring, claimed the conference’s bid that.” Sports Writer struck again, 10-2, to end Saint but the Belles were unable to to the NCAA tournament after Results did improve, how- Mary’s season. earn the conference’s spot in firing a score of 973 over the ever, as the Belles earned Saint Mary’s ended its 2014-15 Zache said the value of post- the NCAA tournament. three-round event, while Saint three wins and a tie in the season with an MIAA conference season play for her young After six rounds of MIAA play Mary’s finished with a team next five games, thanks in tournament loss to top-seeded team was important, despite in the fall, Saint Mary’s found score of 1,058. Regardless of the part to two late goals. With Hope on April 30. the outcome. itself in third place in the con- finish, Moore said the future two minutes to go against Following the recent end to its “It showed promise for us for ference standings. The top-four looks bright for the Belles. Trine on Oct. 4, sophomore season, Belles head coach Dale years to come,” she said. “Half finish meant heading into the “I really enjoyed how this forward Liza Felix finished Campbell reflected on how his of the team is freshmen, and spring season, the Belles had team bonded together,” Moore from twelve yards out to give team grew throughout the course experience like this is huge for the chance to compete in the said. “These girls became the Saint Mary’s the 1-0 win at of the year and how younger play- them.” conference’s automatic quali- best of friends and that bond home. At Alma on Oct. 14, af- ers began to take ownership of Of the 16 players return- fying rounds this spring, along will be extremely helpful for ter the Scots came back from the team. ing for next season, nine were with Hope, Olivet and Trine. next season. A team that enjoys a 2-0 deficit to tie it up at two, “I think we played as a team and freshmen this season, a con- “I was happy that our team being together plays for each sophomore midfielder Jenn worked for each other,” Campbell tinuity vital for a team whose made the top four within our other. Jarmy scored the winner in said. “We gained experience with coach cited chemistry as her conference tournament in the “ ... I have no doubt that my the final two seconds. the younger players, and the ju- club’s biggest strength. fall,” Belles head coach Kim players enjoyed getting to know “It was one of the most ex- niors and sophomores got more “The team has really good Moore said. “Obviously we are one another and developing citing goals I have ever ex- time in the lineup in new posi- chemistry, even though they always looking to be in that the strong relationships that perienced,” McLaughlin said tions to gain experience.” may not be best friends off the top spot, but ultimately fin- will keep them bonded for life. of Jarmy’s goal. “We let them The Belles (11-10, 5-3 MIAA) field, you couldn’t tell that on ishing in that top four gives I think they enjoyed the team back in that game during the started off their season with a 2-3 trips and bonding they were second half so to get that win record going into their week-long able to do on those trips. I hope was a really good feeling.” spring break trip in early March. they enjoyed the golf as well.” The Belles’ midseason run Over the break, Campbell said Janice Heffernan, the team’s was not enough to make the the Belles achieved their best win lone senior, led the charge for conference tournament, of the season against a noncon- Saint Mary’s, averaging 84.2 though, as two ties and no ference opponent in beating Coe, shots per round over her 19 wins in their final five games 5-4. rounds this season. put them in seventh place. Conference play went favor- “We had hoped to qualify ably for the Belles this season, as Contact Michael Ivey at for the conference tourna- they finished 5-3 in the MIAA, [email protected] ment,” said McLaughlin. earning them fourth place in “Not meeting that goal was the conference and a trip to the S occer pretty disappointing, but we MIAA tournament. The Belles By DANIEL O’BOYLE achieved a lot this year.” were dominant at times during Sports Writer On March 17, Saint Mary’s the regular season, racking up announced Ken Nuber, for- wins against Alma, Olivet, Trine, Saint Mary’s experienced mer director of coaching for Adrian and Albion. Campbell was a season of ups and downs the Junior Irish Soccer Club, very pleased with the team’s con- this year, ultimately finishing had been appointed head ference performance this year, seventh in the MIAA. coach, replacing Michael especially against Albion, whom After two wins and two Joyce. McLaughlin said she the Belles beat 8-1. losses against nonconference hopes the change can allow “Our win over Albion in fairly opponents, the Belles strug- the program to grow. dominant fashion was nice,” CAITLYN JORDAN | The Observer gled early in conference play, “Next season will bring a Campbell said. Freshman Cassie Young fields a fly ball during a 9-6 win against losing their MIAA opener to lot of changes,” McLaughlin Kalamazoo on April 21 at Saint Mary’s softball field. Kalamazoo, 2-1, and four of said. “New field, new coach, see SMC YEAR PAGE 50 50 Teh observer | fridAY, may 15, 2015 | ndsmcobserver.com Sports

scoring list, notching 1,011 points The Belles kicked off their S MC Year in her four-year career. She also season by travelling to Oregon Cntinuedo from page 49 finished fifth on the all-time re- to participate in a spring break bounding list with 643 career re- tournament where they picked Even though the Belles lost 5-0 bounds and collected 214 steals, up their first win of the season to the Flying Dutch in the MIAA fourth in Belles’ history. against Linfield, 16-6. tournament, Campbell said he Paul’s offensive production and Following that victory, the liked what he saw out of his team overall level of play earned her sec- Belles returned home and de- against a tough opponent. ond team all-MIAA honors at the feated Defiance in their first “I liked the way we played end of the season. regular season game, 14-5. After against Hope in the tournament, “[Paul] will definitely be missed winning back-to-back games for as we played better despite the as she carried us on offense this the first time in program histo- score,” Campbell said, “They are season,” Henley said. ry, Saint Mary’s alternated wins ranked No. 26 nationally and may Henley also noted the seven and losses for nearly a month. be playing stronger than that.” freshmen on the roster will have to This pattern lasted until Overall, Campbell said he was step up and take ownership of the Saint Mary’s ran into a rough impressed with his team’s perfor- team with Paul’s departure. patch during mid-April, los- mance on the year. While 2014-15 did not unfold in ing four games in a row against

“This [year] was a success, and the way the Belles were aiming for, CAITLYN JORDAN | The Observer the MIAA’s top teams to close most of our goals were accom- Henley said she is confident with Belles senior Kati Schneider lines up a serve in Saint Mary’s 3-0 loss to out conference play. The Belles plished. I think we wished we the fundamentals the team de- Hope on Oct. 31 at Angela Athletic Facility. did, however, finish the season would have beaten Calvin and veloped this season and hopes the on a high note with an 8-6 win gotten the No. 3 seed in the tour- Belles will rebound next year. Mason, Ohio. they have done more than that. against Dallas at home April 28. nament, but our major goal was They have a combined GPA of Despite the tough conclusion just making the tournament,” Contact Daisy Costello at Contact Sean Kilmer at 3.75, have earned MIAA honor to the season, Belles head coach Campbell said. [email protected] [email protected] roll 19 times, and four of them Amy Long said she saw a great Belles junior Andrea Fetters will be graduating as the top stu- amount of growth this year. earned second team all-MIAA Cross Country V olleyball dent in their major.” “We have improved signifi- honors following her perfor- By SEAN KILMER By BEN PADANILAM Elyea said this class’s leader- cantly in two short years,” Long mance at the top of the singles Sports Writer Sports Writer ship has paved the way for fu- said. “This season was a vast im- lineup and the second doubles ture success for the program. provement from our inaugural pair for the Belles. Saint Mary’s started the season Following a 2014 season in “Because of the time and season, and I expect to continue On the heels of a successful with a hole at their number one which it finished tied for fourth dedication they have put in, our that trend next year. We expect season, Campbell said his team spot. All-conference performer in the MIAA, Saint Mary’s bid underclassmen have a clear vi- to have a winning season next will continue working on the de- Jessica Biek graduated in the spring farewell to a deep and talented sion of what it takes to compete year and plan to make the con- tails of its game so next year the of 2014, and the Belles seemed senior class that changed the at their highest level and be the ference tournament.” Belles will be more competitive primed for a drop off. However, culture of the program. best on and off the court that As the program looks ahead for a conference title. sophomore Brittany Beeler came Although the Belles (15-13, 8-8 they can be,” Elyea said. “We to next season, Long said she charging through the gates to fill MIAA) did not qualify for any have a very strong group return- believes the added depth will be Contact Daisy Costello at the gap and take the lead. postseason tournaments, head ing, and we know there are big key for the program’s continued [email protected] “I feel like we are on an upward coach Toni Elyea said her team things in store for their future as progress. trend,” Belles head coach Jackie constantly improved this season. well.” “Looking forward to next sea- B asketball Bauters said. “We have a really “It was the highest level of son, we will be able to add some By DAISY COSTELLO young team, and last year we grad- volleyball that Saint Mary’s has Contact Ben Padanilam at depth to our team,” Long said, Sports Writer uated Jessica Biek, who was really ever played,” Elyea said. “I am so [email protected] “We have eight freshman com- strong. Hopefully next year we can proud of our whole team and all ing in, and having a larger roster Saint Mary’s began the season be even better.” of their hard work and dedica- L acrosse size will be a huge help. We had with a young roster and expecta- Beeler had an up-and-down tion to each other.” By TYLER WOJCIAK quite a few unlucky injuries this tions of snagging a conference freshman year, but when she had It was the first 15-win season Sports Writer year and having more players, tournament bid, but ultimately the chance to grab the spotlight this for the Belles since 2008, but they especially some talented fresh- finished far short of that goal. season, she seized it. Bauters said ultimately fell short in their quest Despite an often an up-and- man, will help minimize the The Belles (3-22, 1-15 MIAA) the sophomore from Spring Lake, to play in the postseason for down season, Saint Mary’s effect that injuries have on our went into the season with a ros- Michigan, had a confidence prob- the second consecutive season. improved during its second performance. We had a great, ter featuring seven freshmen on a lem this and last year, but pointed They struggled against the con- campaign as a varsity sport. hardworking group this year, squad of 14 players. to one moment when she thought ference’s top teams, finishing a The Belles (7-10, 2-6 MIAA) and we were able to accomplish “I think the first season for she overcame it. The NCAA region- combined 0-8 against the four earned five more wins than a lot of our goals.” any freshmen is a huge learning al meet was Beeler’s stage, and she teams that placed ahead of them their first season, in which they curve,” Belles head coach Jennifer shone, finishing 25th overall and in MIAA play. Elyea said missing finished 2-13 overall and 1-7 in Contact Tyler Wojciak at Henley said. earning all-region honors. out on the postseason will moti- MIAA play. [email protected] The Belles began the season “Watching Brittany race that vate her team for next year. with three tough nonconference race at the regional meet was cool “It was so difficult not to make P aID Advertisement losses to Wheaton, North Park because we have been working on this year’s tournament,” Elyea and North Central before earning the confidence issue,” Bauters said. said. “ ... We are going to take that their first two wins of the season “She’s got it there, she just has to to fuel our passion to get better against Trinity International and trust it, so it was really exciting to this offseason.” Anderson at the North Central watch her make some moves dur- Despite falling short of their Classic in Naperville, Illinois. The ing that race.” end-of-the-season goals, Elyea Belles extending the winning While Beeler did have a breakout said she was proud of her team’s streak to three games with a 64-61 season, she was not the only run- accomplishments. win over Alma in their MIAA con- ner to have success on the Belles. “[We had] four starters out at ference opener Dec. 3. In fact, the team was strong from different times during this sea- That was the last victory of the the top through its sixth runner son, [but were] still able to put season for Saint Mary’s, however; this year, and will be returning all a strong team out on the court,” the Belles finished the season on a but two runners: seniors Samee Elyea said. “Having so much 19-game losing streak. They were Chittenden and Erin Knauf, who depth this year and having un- in a number of close games, most also captained the team this year. derclassmen step up was so great notably overtime losses to Adrian Bauters said she saw some- to see.” and Kalamazoo and a three- thing special in the team at the However, Elyea said she was point loss to Albion, but the Belles Benedictine Eagle Invitational on most impressed with the leader- could not pull out another victory. Oct. 10. ship the team’s six seniors dis- Henley said her team was bet- “At the Benedictine race ... peo- played this season. ter than the final record showed, ple across the whole team saw huge “These special seniors have though. personal records and race results, been my family for the past four “As the season progressed, we and I think it was just a huge confi- years,” Elyea said. “I am going saw signs of improvement along dence boost, just a feel-good race,” to miss them dearly. What they the way that will be valuable for Bauters said. “I think that was just have done for our program is next year,” Henley said. really fun to watch from my first far above any expectations that Saint Mary’s is losing one senior, kid to my last kid.” I had. As first-years, we joked guard Ariana Paul, to graduation The Belles finished fifth at the about how we were going to ‘raise this spring. Paul finished her Saint MIAA championships before fin- the standards’ of what it meant Mary’s career 11th on the all-time ishing 18th at the NCAA regional in to be a part of our program, and DAILY ndsmcobserver.com | fridAY, may 15, 2015 | The Observer 51

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Happy Birthday: Learn from past mistakes and do your best to keep whatever happens this year in perspective. Clearing your mind and witnessing what’s going on around you will lead to a humbling but successful future. Don’t judge unless you want to be judged. Instead, posture yourself for advancement and reaching your goals. Enjoy each moment. Your numbers are 2, 9, 13, 21, 32, 34, 47. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don’t keep your feelings all locked up. As long as you extend warmth, compassion and affection while expressing your feelings, you will come out on top. Work to encourage important partnerships and you will strengthen your position. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Find out all you can about everyone and everything. The more information you gather, the easier it will be to make a good decision. Someone will discourage you from following your own path. Do what feels right, not what others want. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Keep your life honest and realistic. Sharing personal information will backfire. Focus on self-improvement and keeping a low profile for the time being. A little time spent on yourself instead of everyone around you will pay off. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Get fit. Do whatever it takes to improve your health and encourage a new routine that is geared toward looking and feeling your best. You can’t put a price on good health. Love is on the rise, but so is temptation. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Be careful as you move forward. Not everyone you work with will be on your side. Arguments will spin out of control if you are too gullible or sensitive. Focus on positive change and stabilizing your position. Don’t spend unnecessarily. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Keep in mind that what you say might be used against you. Strategy coupled with physical work will help you reach the winners’ circle. Haste makes waste, so take your time and do things right the first time. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don’t meddle in other people’s affairs or let anyone interfere in your life. Stick to your agenda and don’t count on others to help. Use your own skills, knowledge and insight to guide you to the finish line.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t worry about what everyone else is doing. Follow a creative idea to completion and try to get what you want without getting into an argument. Incentives plus diplomacy will help you dismiss outside interference. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Enjoy what you have worked so hard to accumulate, but don’t trust an outsider with your cash, possessions or personal information. Talk over any improvements you want to make with a partner and work as a team to bring about positive changes at home. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Accept the inevitable, but don’t give in to anyone with a bad idea. Focus on physical activities that will help you blow off steam and put things in perspective. You can make positive changes to your surroundings, but don’t go over budget. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Say little to friends, relatives and neighbors. Do your own thing and refuse to get involved in any joint ventures. Take time to research a project you want to pursue. Knowledge is the key to becoming successful. Prepare to make positive changes. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Get rid of any negativity in your life. You are best to focus on who you are and the personal changes you want to make. It’s up to you to move forward and leave the past behind you. Birthday Baby: You are engaging and imaginative. You are a leader and a crusader. Don’t let others hold you back from achieving all that you can, don’t be afraid and you will succeed.

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