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V olume 49, Issue 55 | wednesday, november 18, 2015 | ndsmcobserver.com S tudent groups seek to end sexual assault Student-led initiatives at ND, SMC work to continue conversation, combat sexual violence

By CLARE KOSSLER and outside of South Dining Hall MARTHA REILLY to raise awareness for sexu- A ssociate News Editor and News Writer al assault and rape culture as part of Loyal Daughters Editor’s Note: This is the and Sons’ “Talk About it third installment of a five-part Tuesday” campaign.Photo series on sexual assault at Notre courtesy of Loyal Daughters Dame and Saint Mary’s. Today’s and Sons. story focuses on student group “A lot of people on campus, responses to sexual assault. okay, they’re against sex- ual assault,” senior Skyler Approaching the issue Hughes said. “But it’s not from a variety of different a controversial thing to be perspectives, students from against.” Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s Hughes is a producer for are seeking out avenues to Loyal Daughters and Sons continue the conversation (LDS), an annual, student- around, and ultimately pre- run performance that col- vent, sexual assault on col- lects the personal stories lege campuses. of Notre Dame community Central to their efforts is members regarding gender defining what it means for relations, sexuality and sex- students to stand against ual assault, and adapts them sexual assault. for the stage. Photo courtesy of Loyal Daughters and Sons Seniors Tess Rinaldo, left, Seniors Tess Rinaldo, left, and Skyler Hughes hold signs outside of South Dining Hall to raise awareness for sexual assault and rape culture as part of Loyal Daughters and Sons’ “Talk About it Tuesday” campaign. and Skyler Hughes hold signs see GROUP PAGE 5 Student-athletes U niversity explains study start charity drive abroad assault report process

By MEGAN VALLEY from another culture, the immer- to those traveling abroad. N ews Writer sive experience also includes new “This is one of the most impor- risks and can bring students face- tant topics that we address prior E very year, Notre Dame stu- to-face with sexual harassment to students going abroad, and we dents travel abroad to more than and assault. have mandatory training sessions 30 sites in more than 20 countries. Tom Guinan, associate vice for all students going abroad,” he According to the University’s ad- president for administrative said. “We have them in the spring missions website, more than 50 operations for Notre Dame and fall and summertime.” percent of its students will par- International, said much like for According to Guinan, there are ticipate in one of these programs. students studying on the main three main types of study abroad While studying abroad offers campus in South Bend, prevent- students the opportunity to learn ing sexual assault is emphasized see ABROAD PAGE 3 SMC celebrates Food Week

By SYDNEY DOYLE meals in the dining hall, to learn- dining hall food. Photo courtesy of Andrew Helmin N ews Writer ing about food sustainability, to Monday night ended with with Senior Katherine McManus donates issued lacrosse gear in North dining from local food trucks,” a screening of the movie “Julie & Dining Hall for the One Shirt, One Body initiative. S aint Mary’s annual Food Week she said. Julia” in Vander Vennet Theatre. kicked off Monday and brings The week's events started with Tuesday’s first event, “Tortilla By JP GSCHWIND organizations in the community. diverse and fun food options “Meatless Monday,” a vegetarian Tuesday,” took place in the dining N ews Writer Junior Andrew Helmin said he to campus, while also promot- lunch served in the Noble Family hall during lunch. In the evening, came up with the idea last semester ing food education with a wide Dining Hall. students were able to try healthy A new student-run campaign is when his roommate, junior foot- variety of events, Food Services Food Services General treats and make their own recipe changing the way student-athletes ball player Cole Luke, was about Committee chair and sophomore Manager Barry Bowles led a ques- books. use issue gear. to throw out the old athletic shoes Bailey Oppman said in an email. tion-and-answer took place in the On “WaffleW ednesday," the “One Shirt, One Body” gathers and cleats he had been issued by “[Food week] ranges from dining hall during dinner, during dining hall will serve waffles excess athletic apparel from stu- learning how to nourish your which students asked questions dent-athletes and distributes it to see GEAR PAGE 3 body with food, to special themed and voiced their opinions about see FOOD PAGE 3

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By OLIVIA JACKSON Pirtle, assistant director for the are new and upbeat. Several of the a rare opportunity to hear a larger performances as well because it is N ews Writer Center for Liturgy at Notre Dame, pieces are sung a cappella, and group of people work together to a totally different experience. It's so we have a local composer rep- others have very complex piano ac- make a uniform sound with just not always perfect, but it's real, and The Saint Mary’s Women’s Choir resented,” Menk said. “Another companiment. We are also singing their voices. This skill is not as easy that's what makes it so enjoyable and the Saint Mary's Collegiate piece I'm proud of is ‘Heaven Full a few pieces in different languages.” as it seems” Schramm said. for me.” Choirs will perform their Fall of Stars’ by Eric William Barnum. Rogers said the concert will Rogers said she has always en- Menk said participation in choirs Concert with Bellacapella tonight It's a very challenging piece for ad- showcase the progress and hard joyed performing arts. has positive effects on students. in O’Laughlin Auditorium. vanced women's choirs, and I feel work of both choirs. “I really enjoy being able to go “There is study after study about Conductor Nancy Menk said we're singing it very well.” Junior Jackie Schramm said the to choir after all my classes and how participating in choirs boosts the Women’s Choir will be singing Sophomore Alyssa Rogers said Fall Concert is particularly exciting do something totally different. students' academic abilities and the same songs they plan to take the challenging music has been ex- because it is the first time the cam- It's very relaxing and rewarding social interactions. It's a great way to the American Choral Directors citing to learn. pus can hear both choirs together. for me,” she said. “Most forms of to de-stress from homework and Association Conference in Chicago “The music we have been work- Schramm said she enjoys being in entertainment today are experi- exams as well,” Menk said. this coming February. ing on is very diverse,” she said. a choir because she can express enced through various forms of “One of our pieces, a setting of “Some pieces are slow and tradi- herself with like-minded people. media. I think that it is important Contact Olivia Jackson at Psalm 150, is composed by Carolyn tional, but we also have a few that “Choral music, in my opinion, is to appreciate choral music in live [email protected]

to 10 a.m. Food Week will draw message of higher education, H elmin said the model of One Food to a close Friday evening, with Gear promoting people’s goals and re- Shirt, One Body gives autonomy Cn o tinued from page 1 local food trucks parked in the Cn o tinued from page 1 ally inspiring these individuals,” to individual schools, which are McCandless parking lot from Helmin said. responsible for collecting dona- during lunch, and Wednesday 5 to 7 p.m. Students can pur- the athletic department. Helmin, Helmin said he recalls visit- tions from their athletes and evening's dinner will be Saint chase food truck tickets at lunch who is a member of the Irish ing South Bend’s Center for the then selecting the organizations Mary's annual Thanksgiving throughout the week. track and field team, askedL uke Homeless to give out football that will receive the apparel. dinner. Oppman said she is most ex- if he could bring them home to shirts and was struck by the en- “This makes it very appealing “Three Cheese Lunch” will take cited for the food trucks. give to his younger brother and thusiasm it generated among the because it’s customizable, it’s place Thursday in the dining hall, “[They] will be a new way for his friends. The positive reaction Center’s residents. easy to implement, and you’re and Sara Stewart, a nurse from students to get some delicious from the kids was overwhelm- “Athletes have a very big role in making a big impact with this Unity Gardens, will discuss food food,” she said. ing, Helmin said, and it inspired the community, and this cloth- clothing,” Helmin said. sustainability and food justice in Food Week aims to provide him to start collecting issue gear ing can make a difference in The athletic conferenc- Vander Vennet Theatre from 7:30 students with fun ways to learn to donate to local charities. people’s lives,” he said. es currently adopting One to 8:30 p.m. Oppman said she is about improving healthy eating “They’re saying, ‘Cole Luke Working with junior football Shirt, One Body include the looking forward to hearing from habits, Oppman said. wore these shoes,’ and you can player Corey Robinson, Helmin WAC, Conference USA, the Stewart and feels students will “We try to incorporate the see the excitement on their fac- said One Shirt, One Body began Patriot League and the Big Sky enjoy the discussion. fun things about food, like food es,” Helmin said. as a pilot program through Notre Conference, Helmin said. “She's a really energetic and trucks and free donuts, along The concept of One Shirt, One Dame but has quickly spread to a The rapid growth of One passionate person, so I think the with educational and important Body, Helmin said, is more than number of other colleges. Shirt, One Body has been excit- discussion will be really dynam- food topics, like sustainabil- just the tangible process of giv- Robinson pitched One ing, Helmin said, but he wants ic,” she said. ity and knowing how to make ing clothes to those in need. Issue Shirt, One Body to the ACC to perfecting how the program On Friday morning, coffee healthier choices,” she said. gear that has actually belonged student-athlete advisory com- runs. and doughnuts will be served to to college athletes excites and mittee, Helmin said, and the “A lot of what we’re doing now students in Spes Unica Hall and Contact Sydney Doyle at uplifts the recipients, he said. idea was quickly supported by is just trial and error and seeing Madeleva Hall from 8:30 a.m. [email protected] “We’re trying to go for this ACC schools as a conference where we can keep improving,” initiative. he said. P aid Advertisement One Shirt, One Body will also Helmin said the best way to be featured at the NCAA conven- support One Shirt, One Body is tion in San Antonio this coming by spreading the word about it January, and Helmin said he on social media and talking to has ambitious plans to grow the friends at other schools that have initiative. not yet adopted the program. “Our goal is to get all Division I, II and III schools running this Contact JP Gschwind at collection,” he said. [email protected]

A broad for them to use. Cn o tinued from page 1 “We contact the student in vary- ing ways, based on where they programs: students who are fully actually are and offer them pretty enrolled in an overseas institution, much the same types of services third party providers who put stu- we would offer if they were on cam- dents into places where they want pus,” Guinan said. “If it’s a known to study and “global gateways,” Notre Dame situation, we would such as the London program, actually refer them back to the Title where Notre Dame staff are actu- IX coordinator on campus, be- ally “on the ground” to work with cause even though the host insti- students. The first two categories tution has their own protocols and have their own “mechanisms for wants to take action, it is something reporting, preventing and dealing that would come back to Notre with sexual assaults that happen Dame and the resources available on their campuses,” Guinan said. through the Title IX Coordinator “The one obvious complicat- would be made available to that ing factor here is that St. [Joseph] student.” County and [Notre Dame Security Even with these resources avail- Police] typically would be involved able, Guinan urges students to be in the criminal investigations,” he more vigilant abroad than they said. “We have relationships with might be while on campus. offices in each location so the stu- “We remind the students, both dents know legal remedies they before they leave and when they might pursue in those countries arrive on site, that they are still and the laws related in each coun- Notre Dame students and so that try to sexual assaults are different.” the expectations and standards of Guinan said if a student is as- conduct are still with them as they saulted abroad, especially if the go abroad.” complainant and respondent are both Notre Dame students, re- Contact Megan Valley at sources are available on campus [email protected] P aid Advertisement News ndsmcobserver.com | wednesday, november 18, 2015 | The Observer 5

relationship violence, said Mary’s students march really moved by the fact that members of the College’s Groups the FIRE Starters aim to fos- across Notre Dame’s cam- they didn’t feel like they Justice Education Student Cn o tinued from page 1 ter a dialogue concerning pus to demonstrate solidar- could say anything or they Advisory Committee are “gender and sexual identity ity with survivors, Spica didn’t feel like their voice also working to promote A lmost a decade after its and relationship violence, said. was worthy of being heard. more inclusive language initial beginnings as a se- and things like that, that “This is happening to our “Especially in an instance when speaking about sexual nior thesis project, Hughes usually are swept under the peers, these acts of sexual of sexual assault where so assault, committee member said LDS still works to iden- rug.” violence,” she said. “We much power is taken away and Saint Mary’s sophomore tify how the performance She said her subgroup this need to be support systems, from you, their voice was Alex Shambery said. fits into the ongoing discus- semester chose to consider we need to be encourag- the first thing to go.” “People come to Saint sion about sexual assault, sexual assault through a dis- ing, and Saint Mary’s and Complementing the ef- Mary’s with certain mind- and more broadly, gender cussion on the meaning of Notre Dame are a family, so forts of LDS, FIRE Starters, sets about things, and then relations. consent. we need to act like it and be BAVO and Notre Dames, oth- they have discussions with “[LDS’s] role has definitely “One of our biggest fo- there as a support system er student groups are focus- other people who may have evolved, and I think that’s cuses was consent, [and] for each other.” ing their attention on those a greater sense of knowl- one of the things we’re try- understanding — not neces- Spica said the group set- aspects of sexual assault edge about those subjects, ing to negotiate right now: sarily promoting sexual ac- ting of BAVO allows stu- which are often overlooked and this brings people to re- What is our role in this larg- tivity — but understanding dents to collaborate with in the larger discussion of alizations,” Shambery said. er conversation?” he said. what consent means, how like-minded peers and to the issue. “The only way to go is up.” Hughes said LDS distin- that functions,” she said. increase the overall impact At Saint Mary’s, the Saint Mary’s senior Bri guishes itself by bringing “Any interaction you have they can have in addressing Straight and Gay Alliance O’Brien, who also sits on a personal element to the with someone else involves sexual assault. is seeking to challenge the the committee, said peo- conversation. consent, to some degree.” “Sometimes it’s very dis- largely heteronormative ple sometimes dismiss the “I think because we tell “I’m fairly sure that no- couraging when you’re by discussion of sexual assault, idea of same-sex assault on these stories — these very body goes into the night and yourself working on issues according to the alliance’s campus because it is not as personal stories — I think is like, ‘you know what, I’m like this, because, individ- president, Saint Mary’s commonly discussed as in- we add a dimension to the going to sexually assault ually, it’s hard to see how sophomore Abigail Lynn. stances of heterosexual as- conversation that other somebody, I’m going to hurt much of an impact you’re “A lot of times, people sault are. campaigns — with statistics, somebody tonight,’” Kuster making,” Spica said. “When in the LGBTQ community “Sometimes when you just or trainings, or door-to-door said. “And we [as a sub- you have so many people write [sexual assault in a talk about the surface level campaigns — they can’t add group] thought it had to do a doing it in a group, it’s in- homosexual relationship] of something, you’re not re- … ,” he said. “And I think lot more with this fuzzy line, teresting to see how many off as it not being sexual ally getting at the heart,” that’s a really important side and when you cross it and people’s minds you can assault when, if the same O’Brien said. “It’s easy to do to have in the conversation you don’t cross it.” change or how many people thing happened in a het- the bare minimum. It’s easy about sexual assault. We Similar to FIRE Starters in you can influence.” erosexual relationship, it not to talk about same-sex can’t detach it from those their educational approach, BAVO is not the only stu- would be a huge deal,” Lynn assault. personal stories.” Saint Mary’s Belles Against dent initiative to facilitate said. “That’s why it needs to “The bare minimum Focusing their efforts on Violence Office (BAVO) aims group collaboration. Notre be talked about. If it’s not doesn’t include same-sex educating and informing to provide students with the Dames — a female empow- talked about, you don’t even assault.” students about sexual as- knowledge necessary to take erment club started in 2014 realize it.” In addition to same-sex sault rather than relating a stand against the prob- — provides a weekly forum According to Lynn, ex- assault, the issue of male students’ personal experi- lem of sexual assault, Saint in which students can joint- pressing opinions openly advocacy figures only mar- ences, the FIRE Starters — Mary’s sophomore Abbie ly examine sexual assault is one of the first steps stu- ginally into the larger dis- a student initiative of the Spica said. and other issues impacting dents can take in working to course on sexual violence, Gender Relations Center “I think that we can take a women on both campuses, raise awareness about the president of Men Against (GRC) — are also working to stand against sexual assault club president and founder issues surrounding sexual Sexual Violence (MASV) and define their stance against largely through education, Notre Dame senior Alison assault. Notre Dame junior Daniel sexual assault, Notre Dame by informing people of the Leddy said. “I realized really quickly Esparza said. senior and FIRE Starter realities of sexual assault,” “One of the reasons I ac- that if you go about it the “There’s not many male Annie Kuster said. Spica, who serves as the tually started Notre Dames right way, people are really groups at all that talk about “There’s a lot of different head of BAVO’s student ad- was because I had a few receptive to what you have sexual violence as a serious angles that we can take to- visory committee for events friends who were victims to say,” Lynn said. “We can matter, and that’s actually a wards sexual assault and re- and campaigns, said. of sexual assault, and what acknowledge that we have subject that I do take seri- lationship violence,” Kuster Among other initiatives, was consistent in their ex- different viewpoints on ously,” he said. said. “[It’s] not just like, ‘this BAVO offers Green Dot by- periences was that they felt things, but we can also re- According to Esparza, is what sexual assault is.’” stander intervention train- like they didn’t have a voice spect each other. We’re try- MASV’s mission in part is Kuster, a member of the ing and helps coordinate — either in the situation, or ing to build a community.” “to be able to dissolve any FIRE Starters subgroup Take Back the Night, in after the situation,” Leddy Echoing the mission of the misconceptions behind on sexual assault and which Notre Dame and Saint said. “ … I was personally Straight and Gay Alliance, sexual assault, first and foremost.” P aid Advertisement But dissolving misconcep- tions can sometimes require people to go outside their comfort zone, Esparza said, and student advocates must often embrace awkward and uncomfortable situations. “There’s really a need to make conversations uncom- fortable,” Esparza said. “It’s kind of a social polarization deal. If [men] are not con- stantly bombarded with the problematic atmospheres that they might create, they really get comfortable vali- dating those problematic behaviors and attitudes. “Continuing the conver- sation is really a matter of trying to make things awk- ward, in a way.”

News writers Selena Ponio and Andrea Vale contributed to this report.

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Inside Column letter to the editor Keep W e are seeds “Again I looked and saw all the oppression that was taking racially-motivated violence. Students of color are specifically place under the sun: I saw the tears of the oppressed — and targeted, and it is time that they are directly and intentionally making art they have no comforter; power was on the side of their oppres- the focus of our solidarity. sors — and they have no comforter. And I declared that the Next, we want to make clear the difference between being Olivia Jackson dead, who had already died, are happier than the living, who intentional about the language we use and being intolerant N ews Writer are still alive.” - Ecclesiastes 4:1-2 of other people’s opinions. Political correctness operates at its This is a response to a Letter to the Editor published on best as a system of language discernment. Being offended by Tuesday, Nov. 17, entitled “Perfect place to grow.” This re- someone’s opinion is not the same as experiencing a micro- This is a letter to the freshman who is sponse is meant to address not only the author, but also the aggression that emerges from notions of race and difference considering an art major. This is a letter larger Notre Dame community. We, the undersigned, feel that entrenched in white privilege and white supremacy. The key to the senior who has spent four years our entire campus would benefit from a careful rebuttal of difference between an opinion shaped by white privilege and studying music and is now starting to each of the points made in the article. Moreover, this response one that is not is the power dynamic: the former opinion has worry their parents were right in that should be read as a clear statement of our values. the power to oppress marginalized groups, and often times they will never get a job. This is a letter On Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 5 p.m., members of the Notre has been part of systemic oppression, while the latter does not. to myself, a junior theatre major who just Dame community gathered on the steps of the Main Building The logic that protesting and demonstrating are somehow wants to be taken seriously. Most impor- to stand in solidarity with students of color at the University morally lacking and overtly emotional is often used to justify tantly, this is a letter to everyone else. of Missouri who have been affected by institutionalized rac- the criminalization and subsequent brutalization of organiz- Dear student artist, ism and unimaginable threats to their well-being. We stood ers and agitators, in addition to the continued endangerment It’s hard, I know. It’s hard to stay up all in solidarity against prejudice, injustice and hate. But more of those on whose behalf they demonstrate and organize. night finishing a painting. It’s hard to importantly, we stood in solidarity for change. As Notre Dame students concerned with “respect for human memorize lines and everything else you We exercised the rights the members of our armed forces life and dignity,” in the vein of the Black Lives Matter move- need for class. It’s hard when you start fight for day in and day out. Speaking up is one of the most ment, we view our demonstration as a necessary proclamation to believe everyone who says you won’t patriotic expressions of the freedoms for which our service of the value inherent in the lives of the black students targeted find a job, you won’t make a difference, men and women sacrifice their lives. Our demonstration’s at Mizzou and across the country. We take umbrage at the sug- you aren’t as smart as everyone else. But coincidence with Veterans Day was not intended as a display gestion that our decision to champion the lives of students of please: Keep. Making. Art. of disrespect, but rather an appreciation that we have the free- color in some way denies the value inherent in the lives of our Many people look at the student artist dom and obligation to stand up for what we believe in. nation’s veterans or those of students who do not identify as and think they must walk around with “Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suf- people of color; we simply wish to make clear that the lives of their head in the clouds. But get to know fering and struggle; the tireless exertions and passionate con- black students are precious too. an artist and you’ll know we are some cern of dedicated individuals.” - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Lastly, we wish to address the claim that the timing of our of the most grounded people around. The first objection to our demonstration was that it ap- demonstration lacked discernment. Racism is never conve- Student artists are always juggling dead- pealed more greatly to “emotion, anger and passion than niently timed. Students of color are tasked with coping with lines, but your stress is not always taken to morality and solidarity.” As we gather from the words of microaggressions on campus and news of national and global seriously. You will pour your hearts into the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., words that lack passion racism in addition to an already rigorous academic curricu- your work, only to be ripped apart by lack conviction. Movements that lack emotion lack purpose. lum. While we meant no disrespect to the Veterans Day cere- your professors and peers, but just know Solidarity, one of the main tenets of Catholic Social Teaching, mony, which was planned prior to the events at Mizzou, we felt it only makes you stronger. Instead of giv- is not mutually exclusive of emotion, anger and passion. that our response as a Notre Dame community in support of ing up, keep making art. Emotion is an integral element of what it is to be human and the students there needed to be swift and meaningful. Direct If you love something enough to pursue crucial to communication, commitment to the common good action and social justice campaigns are often considered it wholeheartedly, anything is possible. and understanding. Moreover, morality is rarely a cold, calcu- “poorly-timed” or inconvenient in the view of those who have The best part about a career in the arts is lated execution of logic. It is a compassionate statement of faith not suffered unduly from the implications of racism. We are of that you can often create it yourself. We tempered by the reason of equality and justice. If the injustice the mindset that justice too long delayed is justice denied. As have all been asked the dreaded question, we witness — in violence towards people of color around the current events demonstrate, our heightened sense of urgency “A degree in the arts? What are you going world — does not make us angry, how can we credibly claim following the events at Mizzou is shared by students at many to do with that?” Sometimes this is asked to be moral agents? People who come together for a cause in other colleges and universities across the country who have out of genuine curiosity, but sometimes the absence of passion are not truly standing in solidarity for felt equally inspired to create change on their campuses. it’s asked pretentiously. Don’t be afraid or against anything. We are unapologetically emotional, un- We hope our attempt to address the concerns from the origi- to answer honestly. If that person judges apologetically angry and unapologetically passionate. nal letter lead to greater understanding, more nuanced discus- you because your honest answer is “I Secondly, we wish to respond to the claim that our move- sion and long-lasting change on our beloved campus. don’t know,” screw them. You just keep ment is an exclusive one. Last week, students across the nation “They tried to bury us, but they forgot we are seeds.” making art. wrote variations of the following Facebook status: Artists are the ones who shape our “To the students of color at Mizzou, we, the students of color Alex Rice culture because they are the ones who at Notre Dame, stand with you in solidarity. To those who senior capture it in a photo, a film or play. Art is would threaten their sense of safety, we are watching.” a mirror for our society. It challenges us It is, however, important to note that among the variations Rachel Wallace and, when done really well, changes us. of this status was the following: senior We need artists. We need you to make “To the students of color at Mizzou, we, allied students at us laugh and cry and hold each other a Notre Dame, stand with you in solidarity. To those who would Xitlaly Estrada little tighter. We need you tell us hard threaten their sense of safety, we are watching.” Any student junior truths about ourselves through stories. who does not identify as a person of color but wished to show We need you to write music we can fall in their support was free to repost this version of the status. Natalie Thomas love to. We need you to keep making art. Why did the statuses not read, “We, all the students of Notre junior And so, student artist, just know that Dame, support all the students at Mizzou who need our sup- you are loved. Your work is valued even if port”? Because the students at Mizzou — and at universities Lucas Garcia you don’t realize it. Not everyone will un- across the nation, including Notre Dame — who are the sub- class of 2015 derstand or appreciate what you do, but ject of racial slurs and whose safety on campus is threatened at the end of the day, you get to do what due to race are students of color. The statement that all stu- Bi’unca Redmon you love. As you move forward, remember dents at Notre Dame support all students of Mizzou has not freshman that you are a student and that every art- been substantiated up to this point, since all of our peers have ist who has impacted you began where not made it a priority to break the culture of silence surround- Taja Reynolds you are today. ing racial injustice on college campuses. Until all students freshman So keep your head up, know your audi- have demonstrated a commitment to standing against the in- ence and for the love of God, keep making justices like those that students of color at Mizzou have faced, Carlisia McCord art. we will not accommodate our messages of support to include senior their silence. Lastly, the suggestion to modify our words to Contact Olivia Jackson at read, “We support all the students at Mizzou who need our Matthew Caponigro [email protected] support” is founded in the same logic that replaces “Black senior The views expressed in the Inside Column Lives Matter” with “All Lives Matter.” All students across the are those of the author and not necessarily nation do not lack institutional support in the same way that To view the complete list of the 43 authors who have signed those of The Observer. many students of color do. All students are not the subjects of their names to this letter, visit ndsmcobserver.com The observer | WEDNESday, November 18, 2015 | ndsmcobserver.com 137 Suffering from insomnia

— even a cute sloth — I am lazy. Yet I do not believe show symptoms of insomnia. I rejoice; I am not Erin Thomassen I am being obsessive or lazy. I want to be rested so I alone. There are so many exciting kinds of insom- The Examined Life can stay awake during class and lunch. It’s not fun nia, such as adjustment, anxiety and inadequate to fall asleep while I should be learning. Or chew- sleep hygiene insomnia. If you’re lucky me, you get I lie awake in bed at 3:03 in the morning. It is ing meatballs. to sample them all. Thursday night, but I did not just get back from As I try to empty my mind and fall asleep, I re- Fun fact: middle-aged women are at the high- Feve. I did not stay up studying or pretending to member a poem from Péguy that imagines God est risk of developing insomnia. That explains so study. I went to bed at the reasonable hour of 11 saying, more or less: “Cursed is him who does not much. I always had a hunch I was middle-aged. p.m. sleep, who does not trust me to govern his affairs There are also side-effects of insomnia, such as Why, then, am I not yet asleep? for the night.” moodiness, poor memory and fatigue (surprise). Insomnia. In other words, I am not sure why I “God,” I say, “I trust you. Please just help me fall Enough of the bad news. It is time for the good cannot fall asleep. If I did, I might be able to fix it. asleep.” news. There is a plethora of treatments for insom- Not being able to sleep is quite an unpleasant Yet I remain awake. nia, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (change phenomenon, especially when one is exhausted. I grab my handy dandy book light and read for a your sleep habits), nonprescription drugs (antihis- Especially when that one is you. I lie awake with my bit. The Savanna biome, how fascinating. Actually, tamine will save me?), approved prescription drugs eyes shut, waiting for drowsiness to proceed logi- not really, so it’s time for me to nod off, right? Nope. (careful: can develop reliance) and unapproved cally to sleep. Yet it refuses to proceed. The REM I’m still awake. prescription drugs (*danger*danger*). cycle does not begin. I try to convince myself I already fell asleep, and I I cannot try many of these at 3:46 in the morn- Worries begin instead. I worry about what time I just woke up. How strange! I’ll go back to sleep now. ing. But I can seek out help in the future. And I can must rise the next day (too early to still be awake). I Nope. I’m still awake. hope that I have tired myself out enough to fall calculate how many hours of sleep I will get if I fall I listen to ocean waves on a white noise app for asleep. asleep now (which is almost impossible, since I’m other paranoid noise Nazis like me. Nope. I’m still Zzz. Zzz. That’s pretend. My insomnia is not. calculating), in fifteen minutes (optimistic) or in a awake. I wish it were. Then I would meet the morning half hour. While trying to fall asleep, my ears are incred- bright-eyed instead of red-eyed. “Please God,” I pray, “Help me fall asleep… if it ibly perceptive. Yesterday you asked me to do the Goodnight. Well, actually, good morning. be your will.” I learned to add the qualifier in sixth dishes, but sorry, I didn’t hear you. Tonight, while grade Bible class from the book of James. “When trying to fall asleep you coughed three doors down Erin Thomassen likes listening to string instruments you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with from me. You may as well be hammering on a tuning. Please come tune violins and cellos near her wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on cowbell. window in Pasquerilla East Hall, preferably in the next your pleasures.” Fall asleep. I ought to be a normal person and fall two years, as she is a junior. She can be reached at I pray that I ask for sleep with the right motives. asleep. Well, can people normally fall asleep? [email protected] Can sleep be sinful? If I obsess over sleep to an ex- According to the extensive research I carried out The views expressed in this column are those of the cess, yes. If I am so slothful that I become a sloth on Google search, 30 percent of American adults author and not necessarily those of The Observer. D efending liberal arts education Not only has study in the liberal arts provided in receiving a vocational education, a technical Elizabeth Hascher American society and civilization as a whole with education in a STEM field or in having a career D ignifiedR esponse some of its greatest minds and leaders, but it is that does not require as much formal training. also one of the most powerful tools at our disposal Welders will not become irrelevant overnight, A bout a month ago at a town hall meeting in when considering how to improve the future of and we can be sure that engineers and scientists South Carolina, former Florida governor and pres- our world. are play an integral part in our ever-changing idential candidate Jeb Bush urged universities to The liberal arts should most certainly not be cut world. consider a shift away from liberal arts education, back — if anything, they should be emphasized However, as we look to shape our collective fu- saying, “When a student shows up, they ought to more. ture, it is training in the liberal arts that holds the say, ‘Hey, that psych major deal, that philosophy In the broadest sense, a liberal arts education greatest potential for fresh thinking and new ap- major thing, that’s great, it’s important to have enables students to become free, autonomous proaches to the problems that have been left to us liberal arts … but realize, you’re going to be work- thinkers who are able to question assumptions, by our parents’ and grandparents’ generations. ing at Chick-fil-A.’” form arguments and think critically about issues. In order to deeply investigate the issues facing During the Nov. 10 Republican debate, Sen. Every discipline that falls under the liberal arts our world today and properly formulate adequate Marco Rubio advocated for more of an empha- umbrella also offers a unique set of skills that can solutions, we will need to rely on the critical sis on vocational training and less on liberal only come from a deep immersion in the subject thinking skills that are gained through liberal arts arts, stating: “Welders make more money than matter. education. philosophers. We need more welders and less Studying history instills in students an appre- Our late University president Fr. Theodore philosophers.” ciation for the people and cultures that came be- Hesburgh shared in The Hesburgh Papers, “If our Considering that Bush and Rubio studied Latin fore us, and invites them to consider how to avoid lives in education have any meaning or signifi- American affairs and political science respec- repeating the mistakes of the past when looking to cance, it will be in our reading the signs of the tively, these remarks are extremely hypocritical. the future. times and in educating the young of our times in Moving beyond that, however, both claims imply Students in design learn how to sketch, model the visions and values that will civilize and make that a student receiving a liberal arts education and create products and systems from a multitude for reasonable human progress and lasting peace lacks the potential for meaningful work and a of tools. They are taught that everything around on earth.” prosperous career. In addition, they suggest that if us is designed, from door handles to systems of This is the goal of a liberal arts education ­— not a career path does not offer relatively high pay, it economic oppression, which empowers them to solely to provide students with the knowledge is not worth pursuing. realize that because everything is designed, it can necessary to find a career, but to empower them It’s not just our presidential candidates who also be redesigned to be better, more efficient and to seek truth, think critically and have a lasting regard the future of students in the liberal arts to more fair. impact on our world. We will always need more be bleak. As many of us in the College of Arts and Often labeled the least practical major, philoso- philosophers. Letters know, those in our home communities and phy not only teaches students how to question the even our fellow students often doubt our choice of validity of claims made by people such as Bush Elizabeth Hascher is a sophomore living in Lewis study. and Rubio, but it also provides them with critical Hall. She hails from Grand Rapids, Michigan, and is Disclosing a major in “Arts and Crafts” is more comprehension and analysis skills that are neces- studying political science with a minor in international often than not accompanied by a surprised, ques- sary in nearly every career field from business to development studies. Contact her at [email protected] tioning look or a “So what are you going to do with politics. The views expressed in this column are those of the that?” Certainly there is tremendous worth to be found author and not necessarily those of The Observer. 8 The observer | wednesday, november 18, 2015 | ndsmcobserver.com

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By KELLY McGARRY Anthony Kiedis described in his autobi- even crowded sound gives meaning to feel of something Flea spontaneously S cene Writer ography “Scar Tissue,” the production Kieidis’ metaphysical yet flippant mus- played during one of the band’s jam of funk-punk album “One Hot Minute” ings with lines like “One two buckle my sessions, and I would definitely ask him The millennial perception of the was set back by personal problems shoe / take care of me ‘cause I might be about it if I got the chance. ‘90s is distorted by our own immaturity among band-members. Through drug you.” Even without the melodic influence at the time, we forget that not everyone addiction, death, and depression, the The bass-slapping funk influence of Frusciante, RHCP even pulled off a was listening to the Backstreet Boys. quote from “Mulan,” (another ‘90s clas- via Flea comes out in “Walkabout” and few smooth ballads in “My Friends” and The teen pop trends that we associate sic) applies to this album: “The flower “Aeroplane,” but there’s not such a clear “Tearjearker,” dispersed evenly within with the decade didn’t stop monumen- that blooms in adversity is the most divide between the metal and the funk the album’s track listing, injecting the tal rock and alternative albums from beautiful of all.” One of the biggest on this album. Take “Coffee Shop,” pain and loss of the band’s experience bands like Radiohead, U2 and Nirvana. challenges was the absence of guitar- which opens heavy metal but progress- during the album’s production. With their current presence so strong, ist John Frusciante, whose writing con- es to one of the album’s funkiest riffs, With such variety and expressivity, most of us also forget that the ‘90s was tributions had been crucial to “Blood and demonstrates each member’s style “One Hot Minute” is arguably one of the peak for the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Sugar Sex Magik.” being amplified and complemented by RHCP’s most exciting albums. Twenty Hugely influential albums B“ lood Sugar Frusciante was replaced by Dave the other. years after its release, I fondly remem- Sex Magik,” “One Hot Minute” and Navarro, founding member of Jane’s Flea’s influence takes on a differ- ber “One Hot Minute” as the only wor- “Californication” were all released in Addiction, who influenced a darker ent role in his lyrics and vocals in thy music I appreciated for at least the the 90s, the middle of these being one tone in “One Hot Minute.” Metal riffs “Deepkick,” and even more notably in first ten years of my life. of the most underappreciated albums characterized hard-hitting tracks like the quirky yet expressive track “Pea.” of all time. “One Big Mob,” but the classic RHCP The decision to include “Pea” on the al- Contact Kelly McGarry at As Red Hot Chili Peppers’ lead singer sound was far from lost. The full, bum is an interesting one, as it has the [email protected]

By JACK RIEDY the contemporary sounds of Top 40 Good luck separating him from either. gangsta rap this fresh while maintain- S cene Writer rap through a slew of producers. Trap- Obviously, his sense of the streets ing the traditions of hip-hop’s richest influenced drums and icy keyboards is intact and as vibrant as ever. Gibbs’ subgenre. Snoop Dogg’s presence on O n his new album “Shadow of a drive beats by Boi-1da, Mike Dean, old-school gangsta persona is refresh- the album, even if only in conversation, Doubt,” Freddie Gibbs includes a sam- Kaytranada and others. Vocal hooks ing. His imagery is stripped of any is revealing. Gibbs is smoking and kick- pled conversation from his appearance are twisted and distorted into snippets glamor and excess, utterly focused ing-it with a charismatic, universally on Snoop Dogg’s talk show. Gibbs ex- of megaphone chatter, echoing Future on the hustle. Drugs are the one and beloved dealer-turned-musician who plains that he got to establish the sound and Rae Sremmurd. Tracks “Lately” and only concern in his raps, leading to the can and will rhyme over every kind of of Gary, IN, his hometown, because he “Narcos” in particular seem one Jodeci aliases Gangsta Gibbs, Freddie Kane beat. That sort of legendary status seems was the first rapper to transcend the sample away from the next Drake mix- and Freddie Corleone. The topics in within reach for the Gary native himself. city’s scene. The elder rapper agrees, tape. It’s quite a departure for Gibbs his raps grow naturally from that root: The newest Freddie Gibbs album is saying Gibbs sounds like he’s “not from — and it succeeds. “Narcos” contrasts the difficulty of too uneven to be his best, but it occu- nowhere.” It’s a ringing endorsement One highlight, “10 Times,” is built pushing weight with the easiness of the pies an important, forward-facing part that happens to be stone cold fact. around a bouncy beat that fuses DJ rap industry, while “Mexico” is about of his discography. Branching out to Freddie Gibbs grew up in Gary, a Mustard’s one-finger vibraphone riffs traveling south to spend ill-gotten cash. such progressive production is a bold crime-ridden satellite city to Chicago, with snaps and claps influenced by The Besides incidental references to Netflix choice that pays off, bolstered by Gibbs’ and now splits his time between there Neptunes. Gibbs spits boasts about trav- and #BlackLivesMatter, these stories consistently excellent rhymes. “Shadow and Los Angeles. Gibbs surged in pop- eling to Chicago, smoking in front of the could have been told twenty years ago of a Doubt” concludes in a decelerating ularity last year after the release of Trump Tower and calling a girl despite just as easily as today. wash of stuttering modulated keys. Like “Piñata”, his album with the sampling knowing she has a boyfriend. Gucci Timeless lyrics and progressive beats the static fading off the screen of an un- wizard Madlib. The no-nonsense street Mane follows with another chest-puffed are a potent combination in the hands plugged TV, Gibbs leaves listeners bath- rapper and the patchwork globofunk verse and E-40 bats clean-up, bringing of Freddie Gibbs, but it does not al- ing in the afterglow of his sound. beat maker seemed an unlikely duo in the same slick energy he brought to Big ways work out. The album is simply too theory, but their work ultimately had Sean’s “IDFWU.” All three rappers glide long, with filler tracks that threaten to Contact Jack Riedy at [email protected] creative chemistry to rival Madvillainy, over the instrumental to coast along the force the record down into monotony. the producer’s 2004 album with DOOM. groove. “Basketball Wives” is perhaps the most The anachronistic instrumentals and Gibbs’ greatest strength is his flow, ver- experimental song on the album. Its “Shadow of a Doubt” Gibbs’ rhymes added up to a gritty flavor satile enough to lend itself to something thick soundscape of sweeter-than-hon- Freddie Gibbs to rival the best low-budget ‘70s crime new. Gibbs can experiment with differ- ey synths and Auto-Tuned vocals creates films. The album hit the Top 40 charts ent rhythms in one song. On “Packages,” a lullaby effect. What was likely intend- Label: ESGN and the duo toured internationally to Gibbs raps most of his verse in a furious ed to sound narcotic comes out sluggish. Tracks: “Careless,” “Extradite,” “10 Times” play for packed festival crowds. triplet rhythm, only to stretch out his Still, Gibbs’ failures are far more inter- Less than two years later, Gibbs has last few bars in a smooth “Dirty South” esting than a lot of hip-hop. He has few If you like: ScHoolboy Q, Pusha T, Future a new full-length out. He has taken an cadence. He summarizes himself suc- contemporary equals in terms of vivid entirely different direction. “Shadow cinctly in the last line, saying “I keep a lyrics and sheer rapping ability. Save of a Doubt” finds Gibbs embracing pistol on me and a brick on the desk.” Pusha T, there is no one else releasing

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Happy Birthday: You’ll have options this year, but some will be more favorable than others. Don’t let emotions interfere with your ability to make the best choice. You have to look at the long-term effects and evaluate the costs. Any opportunity to add to your skills or qualifications should be taken. Advancement will depend on how much you are willing to take on. Your numbers are 2, 13, 21, 24, 30, 42, 46. ARIES (March 21-April 19): An opportunity will come through someone you have worked with in the past. Consider negotiating a contract that will help you stabilize your financial situation. Call in favors and you’ll get the help you require. Romance is highlighted. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Emotional situations will hinder your productivity at work. Don’t share your personal problems with your peers or the information may be used against you. What you do to improve your skills will take your mind off your worries and help you advance. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Use persuasive tactics to get your way, but don’t underestimate what someone else will ask for in return. Don’t limit your chance to get ahead by promising something you can’t possibly deliver. Work on yourself instead of trying to change others. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Hang on to your cash. If you want to impress someone, use your charm and intellect to command attention. Creative input and an openness to explore new possibilities will lead to a better living arrangement. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): It’s what you do that counts. Talks will lead to emotional mishaps if you aren’t careful. Live up to your promises and be responsible and you will avoid criticism. Spend time with the ones you love.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Good fortune will be yours if you utilize your insight and common sense to make positive changes at home and within business partnerships. How you communicate with others will make the difference. Opportunities will result if you network. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don’t let someone else’s changes slow you down or give you an excuse not to finish the projects that you start. What you do to improve who you are, how you look or what you have to offer will pay off.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Make your move quickly to avoid an emotional setback. Be creative and think outside the box and you will find an unconventional way to get others on board. An interesting change at home will motivate you to succeed. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Be careful about what you promise to do. Someone will hold you to your word and judge you if you don’t live up to your claims. Move forward quietly until you have everything in place, or you will risk interference. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Problems with friends, relatives or peers can be expected. Be prepared to work alone if you want to get things done. It will be in your best interest to be secretive about your ideas until you can get all the kinks ironed out. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t become confused by what someone says. Ask questions until you understand what’s happening. The personal changes you make will help you regain confidence. Finishing overdue projects will ease stress. Romance is encouraged. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): A business trip will lead to valuable information and good connections. A partnership looks encouraging and will give you a fresh look at an old idea or plan you’ve been contemplating. Express your thoughts and people will listen. Birthday Baby: You are serious, innovative and unique. You have good instincts.

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Sports Authority SMC Cross Country | NCAA Great Lakes Regional Don’t bother with Beeler earns All-MIAA DraftKings honors as Belles wrap season

Also consider who actu- Observer Staff Report Saturday, once again fin- out of space to complete the Marek Mazurek ally wins money in DFS. ishing the top Belle in 16th final pass. Freshman Adele Sports Writer Commercials for DraftKings or The Belles placed 15th at with a season-best time Edmonds rounded out the FanDuel would like you to be- the 2015 NCAA Great Lakes of 22:36.7. Beeler’s time overall team score in 128th E very weekend, along with lieve that regular Joes like you Regional on Saturday in earned her an All-Region with a time of 24:52.2. millions of Americans, I par- or me can win the millions of Terre Haute, Indiana. medal for the second con- Following the top five, ticipate in fantasy sports. It’s dollars up for grabs. However, The 33-team NCAA Great secutive year, the third- junior Kaitlyn Alessi post- easy, it’s fun and I like to think that is simply not the case. Lakes Regional marked highest individual finish for ed a time of 25:16.8, which I’m pretty good at it. Just like in poker, there are Saint Mary’s last race of a Belle an NCAA Regional placed her 0.1 ahead of an However, unlike many, I players known as “sharks” who the season, as it finished race. It also represents the Albion runner for 147th, just have stayed and will continue prey on less skilled players and with an overall team score fourth-fastest time at a re- six-tenths of a second from to stay, far away from Daily take the majority of the profits. of 463 to beat MIAA rivals gional Saint Mary’s history. 146th. Bringing up the rear Fantasy Sports (DFS) where Joshua Brustein, writing for Alma and Albion both by 12 Senior Allie Danhof for the Belles, sophomore betting is involved. Bloomberg Businessweek, de- points. Fellow MIAA com- closed out her college ca- Anna McClowry finished DFS have been in the news tails how these “sharks” spend petitor, No. 12 ranked Hope reer in 102nd at 24:18.2. 156th overall at 25:30.8 in quite a bit this year, even if you 15 or more hours a day creating won the title at 112, while Danhof was less than a a pack crossing the finish haven’t seen one of the millions hundreds of different entries No. 25 Calvin finished close second away from placing line within a few seconds of of commercials they’ve put out. and used advanced analytical behind with a score of 124. her within the top 100 in a one another. According to Forbes, DFS will software to gain an edge over Both the champion and field of almost 250 runners. Saint Mary’s now heads generate $2.6 billion in entry the average user who creates runner-up will advance to Behind Danhof, freshman into the offseason, while fees this season and they are only one or two entries with the 2015 NCAA Division Mary Philbin took 109th Hope and Calvin con- projected to grow that total to little or no thought. According III Championships this with a 24:28.1, while ju- tinue their 2015 sea- $14.4 billion in 2020. The main to a study conducted by the Saturday. nior Colleen Ogren claimed son 2015 NCAA Division reason for DFS’s growth has Sports Business Journal, only Junior Brittany Beeler 118th with a 24:44.6. Ogren III Championships on been a huge increase in invest- the top 1.3 percent of DFS play- continued her impres- almost edged an Alma run- Saturday in Winneconne, ment from big name com- ers made money during the sive streak of consistency ner to snag 117th but ran Wisconsin. panies like Fox Sports, NBC three month period studied. Sports, Time Warner Cable and In other words, if it walks like soccer Comcast. gambling and sounds like gam- This all seems good, right? bling, it probably is. Capitalism and sports coming But the “gambling” tag does together. Everyone wins. not signify the end of the line French, English national Unfortunately for DFS and for DFS. For whatever reason, its investors, many states have the word “gambling” has a recently placed the label of stigma attached to it. When gambling on the industry and we hear gambling, we think teams unite in respect are demanding regulation. DFS of back alley pai gow games is fighting back, however, and in James Bond movies. But Associated Press these tough times.” important for us, for Europe, both DraftKings and FanDuel millions of dollars are spent France striker Olivier Giroud and for the world, for all the (the two leading DFS compa- on sports gambling by aver- LONDON — Uniting in a said it was an emotionally people who are fighting against nies) have filed lawsuits against age Americans every year. symbol of defiance and respect, charged occasion, “illustrated dictatorships and terrorism. We the state of New York, claiming Gambling is not inherently players and fans of the French by the minute’s silence and ‘La need solidarity on a European DFS involves skill and therefore bad. and English soccer teams de- Marseillaise (France’s national and a world level.” is not gambling. What actually happens if DFS livered a moving display of soli- anthem).’” France’s players were caught So which is it? Is DFS a skill- is declared to be gambling is darity at Wembley Stadium at a “We wanted to play this up in the attacks that ripped based way for sports buffs that companies like DrafKings friendly staged four days after match for all the people who through Paris in several loca- to earn a few extra dollars, and FanDuel will submit them- the deadly attacks in Paris. have stayed in Paris, to pay tions on Friday. Suicide bomb- or should it be regulated as selves to governmental regula- A touching pre-game cere- homage and to honor the vic- ers attacked the Stade de gambling? tion and their profit margin mony saw England and France tims and their families,” Giroud France, where France was I am inclined to side with will surely narrow slightly. supporters sing the French na- said. “Everyone who played the playing Germany in a friendly. New York. DFS does require an More importantly for average tional anthem as one, before the match is a professional player. The teams spent the night in entry fee and offers the chance players, “sharks” will have a squads came together around Even if it wasn’t easy, we had to the stadium as carnage struck to win lots of money just like tougher time of it, as multiple the center circle to observe im- do our job on the pitch.” elsewhere. poker, horse racing or any other entries and software advantag- peccably a minute’s silence in Prince William, who helped France midfielderL assana kind of gambling that comes to es will be cut down on in order honor of the 129 people killed. lay floral tributes beside the Diarra’s cousin was killed mind. Yes, there is some skill to protect the consumer. Social media was awash with field, andB ritish Prime Minister and France forward Antoine involved in DFS. You do have And, if the two DFS compa- praise for the dignified way a David Cameron were among the Griezmann’s sister escaped to successfully predict which nies, each valued at over $1 sensitive occasion was han- 71,223 spectators at Wembley, from the Bataclan concert hall players will play well in order billion, have to give up some of dled, while French sports daily where there was an increased where 89 people died. Diarra to win and to do this, one must their profits in order to create a L’Equipe’s Wednesday front police presence and enhanced and Griezmann were among take into account matchups, more fair playing field, I am all page comprised a photo of the security measures that includ- the 23-man squad that came injuries and a variety of other for it. players observing the minute’s ed compulsory bag searches. to London, and both came on factors. silence with the single word With a police helicopter whir- as second-half substitutes to But even poker and horse Contact Marek Mazurek at “Respect.” ring overhead and armed of- applause. racing require a certain level of [email protected] Wembley’s iconic arch was lit ficers on patrol,E ngland and Diarra lowered his head dur- skill. Knowing how to bluff and The views expressed in this up in the blue, white, and red France soccer fans had mingled ing the minute’s silence. Many counting cards play a big fac- Sports Authority are those of the of the French flag, while the outside Wembley in a calm pre- France players, who had been tor in winning at poker, but it is author and not necessarily those French motto “Liberte, Egalite, match atmosphere on a wet told to play the game by the still considered gambling. of The Observer. Fraternite” was projected on the and windy evening in London. French Football Federation, front of the national stadium. There was no sense of panic looked emotional for what was England won 2-0, but rarely among supporters, who ap- the country’s first major public has the result of a soccer match peared intent on sending a de- event since Friday’s atrocities. — particularly one this presti- fiant message of unity after the Dele Alli and Rooney, with his gious — felt so irrelevant. bombings in the French capital. record-extending 51st England Follow us on Twitter. “This will be shown round the “We have been welcomed goal, were the scorers for the world and will show unity,” said here like it’s our own home,” home side. 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Observer File Photo Sophomore forward Brianna Turner guards the lane in Notre Dame’s 77-68 victory over Baylor in the 2015 NCAA tournament. Turner scored 21 points in the 85-54 Irish win over Bucknell on Sunday.

offensive, but in the post against P aid Advertisement W Bball the Irish, the Rockets will be at Cn o tinued from page 16 a disadvantage in size. Notre Dame features two starters — Freshman guards Marina Turner and sophomore forward Mabrey and Arike Ogunbowale Kathryn Westbeld — who stand stepped in for Allen and com- 6-foot-2 or taller, while Toledo bined to pour in 25 points to go has only player in its rotation with eight rebounds. Mabrey that tall. was particularly effective, shoot- The Irish will be without its ing 6-for-10 from the field and leader in the frontcourt, ju- adding a 3-pointer off an as- nior forward Taya Reimer, who sist from sophomore forward missed Sunday’s game with an Brianna Turner. She finished the Achilles injury and is not expect- game with 16 points. ed to return. “I need to work on my rotations Without Reimer, no Notre and being more aware of where I Dame player recorded more than am, where the best players are six rebounds against Bucknell, and where I need to be,” Mabrey which McGraw said needs to said. “Also, I need to make smart- change in the coming games. er passes on offense.” “We have some better re- Toledo’s freshmen, on the bounders than we showed to- other hand, barely figured into day,” McGraw said Sunday. its regular season opener, a 62- Limiting offensive boards 59 home loss to Arizona. None and the extra opportunities of the three rookies scored any that come with them is also an points or played more than 11 area that needs to be addressed, minutes. Turner said. Instead, the Rockets (0-1) re- “We need to know where we lied on the efforts of senior guard need to be,” Turner said Sunday. Brenae Harris, junior center “It would help to communicate Sophie Reecher and sophomore better. It’s always loud in here be- guard Jada Woody, who com- cause we have really great fans, bined to score 34 points. so we need to be loud and com- With the graduation of guard municate a lot.” Inma Zanoguera, the Rockets Notre Dame faces Toledo on lost last season’s leading scorer Wednesday night at Purcell and rebounder. However, Harris, Pavilion in its second game of Reecher and Woody are part of the regular season. Tipoff is the eight other highest scorers scheduled for 7 p.m. who return this season. Against the Wildcats, Toledo Contact Greg Hadley at grabbed 32 rebounds, 12 of them [email protected] sports ndsmcobserver.com | wednesday, november 18, 2015 | The Observer 13

EMMET FARNAN | The Observer Senior midfielder Patrick Hodan (27) shoots on goal during Notre Dame’s 1-0 loss to Syracuse in the ACC championship on Sunday. Hodan had two shots in the defeat. So far this season, he has scored two goals. The Irish will participate in the NCAA tournament for the 18th time in program history and 10th as a national seed.

clash for a place in the College Cup followed by a 1-0 road win over especially in the event of adverse season-defining moment the Irish M Soccer games. top-seed Wake Forest on Nov.11. weather conditions. have awaited. Cn o tinued from page 16 But right now for the Irish, it’s all Hodan said the quality of the con- “It’s definitely nice to be at “In the tournament, we’ll re- about their first opponent. ference allows the tournament to home,” Hodan said. “We’ll obvi- ally find out who we are as a team. potential third-round opponent “Right now, all we’re focused act as a perfect tune-up for the na- ously be comfortable with all the I think we’ve done a good job,” for the Irish. The Cavaliers and the on is the first game,”H odan said. tional competition. weather throws at us. We’ll ob- Hodan said. Irish met three times last year: in “We’re just focused on whoever “The ACC tournament is great viously be comfortable, but you The Irish will host either Florida the regular season, the ACC tour- wins between Tulsa and Florida practice for the NCAA tourna- never know how the opponent will International or Tulsa at Alumni nament and the NCAA tourna- International, and that’s our ment,” Hodan said. “All the teams prepare. I’m sure they’ll be ready.” Stadium in the second round of ment, with the Cavaliers winning focus.” we played in the ACC tournament The Irish have proven to be one the NCAA’s men’s soccer cham- the last encounter on the way to The Irish come into the tour- are actually in the NCAA tourna- of the most successful men’s soc- pionship on Sunday at Alumni the national title. This year, the nament after Notre Dame’s first ment and mostly very high seeds, cer programs in recent years, win- Stadium. The game is scheduled two sides have met already in the ever appearance ACC conference so there were a lot of learning ning a regular-season title in the for 2 p.m. Tulsa plays hosts to regular season and the ACC tour- championship final, where the points from each game.” ACC last year, along with recent Florida International in the first nament, with the Irish winning Irish lost to the tournament’s sev- The Irish, as the seeded team, regular-season and tournament round Thursday at 8 p.m. each time. Looking even further enth seed, Syracuse, 1-0. Notre have earned home-field advan- title victories in the Big East and ahead, the Irish may take on No. Dame’s run to the final saw a tage. Hodan said the advantage a national title in 2013. Another Contact Daniel O’Boyle at 2 seed Clemson in a quarterfinal 1-0 win over Virginia on Nov. 8, could be important for the Irish, postseason run could present the [email protected]

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Holmes is now backing up ju- lineman Daniel Cage, who Football nior Will Fuller in St. Brown’s also was held out against the Cn o tinued from page 16 place, while sophomore Demon Deacons with a con- Greer Martini will fill in for cussion, had not been cleared game at Fenway fit in line Onwualu at the Sam line- for Tuesday’s practice as with the previous locations backer position. Graduate Prosise and Weishar were, of the annual trip for Notre student Jarrett Grace will but Kelly said they were “en- Dame, calling it “a classic back him up, though Kelly couraged” by his progress. Write Sports. Shamrock Series,” and he said both would receive play- The head coach also gave Email Zach at hinted at other locations he’d ing time. an update on junior running like to play in the future. “I think we’ll get funda- back Tarean Folston, who [email protected] “Whether it’s Yankee mentally sound football,” he tore his ACL against Texas Stadium, Fenway Park, I just said. “Both those guys are on Sept. 5 but has apparently think we do a great job of very conscientious players not let the injury subside his finding those iconic venues,” and both can play in space. competitive nature. he said. “I’ll be excited if we Greer, I thought, did a very “[He’s] doing well, mak- could get Lambeau Field. I nice job as a cover down line- ing really good progress,” would be excited in terms of backer for us against Wake. he said. “You know, it’s hard P aid Advertisement those classic venues. Fenway Wake was in virtually all because you’ve got to keep Park is one of those. This one spread sets. He was out over up with [sophomore safety is certainly a great one, and a No. 2 receiver for virtually Drue] Tranquill, who is a we’ll look forward to more the entire game. When they freak in his rehab, but he’s just like this.” get into more two tight end matching him. And it’s great Though he said he had not sets, Jarrett Grace will get to have those guys on similar received a recent report on the lion’s share of the play. paths relative to the surgery the conditions at Fenway for But we’ll use those two as a because Tarean now has to game, such as the placement tandem in the loss of James have a bar, and it’s Tranquill. of new turf for a football Onwualu.” And Tranquill is a little bit field or tight corners near Kelly said Onwualu had ahead of him. Why is he a the end zones, Kelly said he been playing his best foot- little ahead of you? So they’re was confident they will be ball before the ACL sprain both making great progress.” fine for Saturday. Because in the first quarter against of the park’s close quarters Wake Forest, which forced Quote of the day for baseball games, the Irish him to the sidelines and on a “ He’s playing with some of and Eagles (3-7, 0-7 ACC) will pair of crutches. that reckless abandon that, share a sideline. “Against Pittsburgh, he at times, he was kind of feel- “They felt very comfort- was aggressive off the edge, ing his way through his role able with what they have put had a sack. He’s gone from in his play, where now he’s together,” he said. “We’ve being a very, very good cover really confident in what he’s seen pictures, the sidelines, down backer to somebody doing and how he’s doing it.” the end zones seem to be ad- that was tackling effectively. – Kelly on senior defensive equate where we don’t seem And probably as big a loss in lineman Romeo Okwara, who to have a concern about our special teams — outstanding is eighth in the country with players and safety issues. special teams player for us nine sacks this season. “[I] feel very comfortable, as well, so he will be sorely got a schematic of it. They missed. Hopefully, we get Contact Mary Green at laid down new sod, but we him back here in a couple [email protected] played on a lot of fields that weeks.” laid down new sod fairly P aid Advertisement regularly in the NFL stadi- Injury report ums. So I’m fairly confident Kelly announced last week they’re a professional group there was a possibility senior and feel like the field condi- defensive lineman Jarron tion shouldn’t be an issue.” Jones, who was ruled out for As with all Shamrock the season after suffering a Series games, Notre Dame torn MCL in fall camp, could will technically be the home make a return for an Irish team for Saturday’s contest. postseason game. But Boston College’s campus He added another starter is located about 15 minutes to that list Tuesday, this time away from Fenway, a proxim- in the form of a player whose ity Kelly said did not concern position group has struggled him too much. in his absence. “I thought the Temple at- “The guy who is making mosphere and Clemson re- the best progress right now ally prepared you for being in is [sophomore tight end] kind of that real hometown,” Durham Smythe,” Kelly said. he said. “When you drive into “We’re encouraged with the stadium and it’s all one Durham that we may even team, you kind of are hit with get him back for a playoff that. Obviously when we get situation or a bowl game, so into the stadium, we think he’s made great progress as it’s going to be obviously a well.” partial Notre Dame crowd. Smythe, who tore his MCL So I think our kids are well against Virginia on Sept. 12, acclimated to that, and late won’t be back in time to face in the season now, being on Boston College this weekend, the road, I think they’ll be but Kelly said senior running very level-headed about it.” back C.J. Prosise should be. Prosise, along with sopho- D epth chart shuffle more tight end Nic Weishar, W ith junior lineback- sat out last week’s game er James Onwualu (knee) against Wake Forest as a pre- and freshman receiver caution after they both suf- Equanimeous St. Brown fered concussions against (shoulder) out against the Pittsburgh the week before. Eagles, the Irish shuffled “C.J.’s an elite player. around their two-deep depth Getting him back this week chart for this weekened’s will be beneficial to our foot- game. ball team,” Kelly said. Sophomore receiver Corey Sophomore defensive sports ndsmcobserver.com | wednesday, november 18, 2015 | The Observer 15

the first half. M Bball The Irish seized control of the Cn o tinued from page 16 game with a 16-2 run over the fi- nal 6:14 of the half, highlighted tonight,”Beachem said. “[I] by a third 3-pointer by Beachem wasn’t really rushing and the and two fast-break layups from guys were finding me.P laying Vasturia. The Irish forced four with great players that know the consecutive turnovers during game, it makes it very easy for a the run and finished the half up shooter like me.” 39-31. Brey also praised Beachem’s Brey said the key to the performance, saying his prac- run was increased offensive tice is paying off. production. “[Beachem has] practiced so “We’re down six and I’m well,” Brey said. “He didn’t miss thinking, ‘Ok, this is going to a shot yesterday in practice. ... be interesting,’” Brey said. “We Sometimes I stop practice when guarded enough, but our offen- a guy is shooting real good be- sive efficiency was through the cause you want to save some of roof and some nights you just those bullets for the next day. have to do that to escape a team But he had it again today. And that’s really shooting the heck his teammates really found out of the ball.” him. ... I’m excited for what he The Irish picked up where can be. ... Tonight he should feel they left off to start the half, go- like he’s a main, main guy for ing on a 12-4 run over the first us.” 3:42 of the second half which KATHRYNE ROBINSON | The Observer It was the fourth game in five was highlighted by a fast-break Junior guard Demetrius Jackson breaks through the Milwaukee defense during Notre Dame’s 86-78 victory nights for the Panthers, but they dunk by Beachem and a re- Tuesday night at Purcell Pavilion. Jackson totaled 20 points in the win. did not appear tired and held verse layup by junior guard Notre Dame’s offense in check Demetrius Jackson. early, causing back-to-back Auguste, who finished with 17 traveling violations on junior points and six rebounds, said a guard Steve Vasturia and senior more deliberate tempo on of- forward Zach Auguste early in fense helped the Irish establish the game. Milwaukee held an their second-half lead. 8-6 lead five minutes in sparked “Our offensive tempo was by excellent 3-point shooting as different,” Auguste said. “We the Panthers went 6-of-9 from slowed things down, we got behind the arc in the first half. good shots and we passed the “I think [Milwaukee] is very ball, extra passes. Defensively, good,” Brey said. “I think they’re I think was most important, going to challenge [Valparaiso] we locked in defensively. Guys for the league championship were rotating, dropping, getting of their league. They’re hard to help-side. Just buying into the deal with. Usually when you defensive end I think translated absorb 12 or more [3-pointers] into good offense.” s, you lose those kind of games.” Notre Dame extended the The game remained close lead to 17 two minutes later with for the rest of the half as each a monstrous slam by Jackson time Notre Dame made a small and then to 20 off a 3-pointer run, the Panthers answered. from freshman forward Matt Beachem made two consecu- Ryan. tive 3-point shots from the top But, the Panthers clawed their of the key, but Milwaukee fresh- way back and completed an man guard Jordan Johnson and 16-5 run with seven minutes left junior forward Austin Arians to play to make it a nine-point KATHRYNE ROBINSON | The Observer replied with 3-pointers of their game, but a Beachem 3-pointer Senior forward Zach Auguste goes up for a layup during the Irish win over Milwaukee on Tuesday night. own to extend the Panther lead and two dunks by Auguste put Auguste had 17 points and six rebounds in the victory. to six at 29-23 with 6:14 left in the Irish back up by 15 as they closed out the Panthers. P aid Advertisement Though Notre Dame strug- gled early for the second-con- secutive game, all five starters scored double-digits and the Irish have put up more than 85 points in both showings. Brey said the high offensive numbers come from Notre Dame’s abil- ity to play two distinct styles of offense. “I thought when our two bigs were in, we ran the right stuff to take advantage of that, which is more of that circle action,” Brey said. “And then when one big was in and we were four- around-one, the floor was really open and that was a Demetrius Jackson field day.G o, find, zip, rip, we got shooters and a ball- screen big guy. ... That’s real offensive growth for us today. ... I think we made some right choices there offensively.” The Irish look to contin- ue their offensive produc- tion against UMass Lowell on Saturday at 2 p.m.

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Football men’s soccer Kelly discusses Shamrock ND earns No. 7 Series, injury updates seed in NCAAs

By MARY GREEN By DANIEL O’BOYLE with Virginia early in the season A ssistant Managing Editor Sports Writer Sept. 4, right before a close loss to North Carolina, 2-1, on Sept. This weekend marks No. 4 A fter the program’s first ever 6. While the Panthers won each Notre Dame’s annual trip to run to the ACC tournament final of their conference tournament a professional stadium for its over the weekend, Notre Dame games including a 1-0 win over yearly Shamrock Series game. earned a No. 7 seed in the 2015 Kentucky on Nov. 13, the Golden This time, however, it won’t NCAA men’s soccer champion- Hurricane earned its conference be played in an NFL venue, but ship on Tuesday. title through a series of three a baseball one instead, with The seeding represents Notre consecutive penalty shootouts. Saturday’s game against Boston Dame’s fourth consecutive top Despite the difference in how College held at Fenway Park. 10 seed in the tournament. The each team reached the tourna- The matchup isn’t Notre seventh seed propels the Irish ment, senior tri-captain and Dame’s first foray into historic (11-4-5) past the first round into forward Patrick Hodan said that baseball territory — the Irish the second. They will host a regardless of the opponent, the (9-1) made a trip to the new second-round matchup against focus for the Irish will be on their Yankee Stadium for the 2013 the winner of Thursday’s first- own game. Pinstripe Bowl — but it is a round game between Tulsa (7- “We’re just going to have to meaningful one for head coach 6-6) and Florida International play our game,” Hodan said. Brian Kelly, a Massachusetts (12-6-1). Although Notre Dame “We’re going to have to move the native. has little history with either side, ball well, get our pressure right “To play at Fenway Park is go- both teams have already played and just stay composed in the ing to be exciting,” he said at competitive games against lead- tough moments of the game.” his press conference Tuesday. ing ACC opposition this season. A win for the Irish in the sec- “We’re really excited about the Florida International, who won ond round could see them in a Shamrock Series. Going on the the Conference USA title, lost, third-round clash with No. 10 road has been something that 1-0, to the Tar Heels in its season seed Maryland. The Terrapins we’ve really enjoyed. Playing in opener Aug. 28 and, 3-2, to Wake have a history of success in the Boston, playing in front of great Forest two days later. American NCAA tournament as three-time fans. We’ve got great support in Athletic Conference champion champions, most recently lift- New England and in particular Tulsa defeated Connecticut, 4-3, ing the trophy in 2008. ACC rival Boston.” Kelly said holding the EMMET FARNAN | The Observer in penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw Virginia also represents a Senior defensive lineman Romeo Okwara pressures the quarterback in the conference champion- see FOOTBALL PAGE 14 during Notre Dame’s 28-7 victory over Wake Forest on Saturday. ship game, after drawing 1-1 see M SOCCER PAGE 13 nd women’s basketball men’s basketball | Nd 86, milwaukee 78 M cGraw looks to Beachem’s career night see Irish improve leads Notre Dame to victory

By GREG HADLEY were the most over that time. By MAREK MAZUREK E ditor-in-Chief Of particular concern to Sports Writer McGraw was the inconsistency W ith its 85-54 win over of her older players. The first time Notre Dame and Bucknell this past Sunday, No. “The areas of concern I have Milwaukee met the Irish narrow- 3 Notre Dame started its 21st are many. They are in pretty ly edged by the Panthers 70-69 in straight season with a victory. much every area of the game,” the first round of the 2003NCAA It’s also been more than a decade McGraw said. “We have to fig- Tournament. since the Irish have dropped ure out what we are going to get Last night’s game wasn’t nearly their second game of the season. from a certain player every single as close, but the Irish needed big But that doesn’t mean Irish night. Consistency is something performances from all five start- head coach Muffet McGraw that you expect freshmen to be ers on their way to an 86-68 vic- doesn’t see plenty of places to pretty up and down with, but the tory over a veteran Milwaukee improve for Wednesday’s home rest of the team you expect to be team. matchup against Toledo. on a certain level and we are not “[The starters] had to win one “Hopefully we will show tre- there yet.” tonight,” Irish head coach Mike mendous improvement after Junior guard Lindsay Allen, Brey said. “They had to commu- this game,” McGraw said follow- who has averaged nearly 30 min- nicate on the defensive end, they ing the win. “I think we learned utes per game over her Notre had to play together offensively, a lot. Offensively, we struggled at Dame career, played just 20 this they had to talk through tough times. Defensively, we had a lot past Sunday, due to two fouls in stuff. That was good for them.” of breakdowns. We have a lot of the first quarter and two more Leading the way for the Irish work to do. We are not where we in the third. She scored just four was junior guard V.J. Beachem, need to be right now.” points. who tied his career high with The Bison outrebounded the “It’s a concern not to have 19 points on 7-of-12 shoot- Irish (1-0), 44-33, on Sunday and Lindsay on the floor, and I think ing. Beachem said the key to picked up 14 second-chance you can see that. … We struggle Beachem’s performance was points off 17 offensive boards. without her on the floor in every patience. Notre Dame’s 85 points were way,” McGraw said. “I think I was taking my time KATHRYNE ROBINSON | The Observer its fewest in a home-opener since Junior forward V.J. Beachem shoots during Notre Dame’s 86-78 2011, while the 54 points allowed see W BBALL PAGE 12 see M BBALL PAGE 15 victory over Milwaukee on Tuesday.