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By KATIE GALIOTO purpose of the survey was N ews Writer to determine the level of in- terest Notre Dame students I n the second week of have in national policy and November, Notre Dame stu- civic engagement. dents will join the millions “There’s this idea that mil- of college students across lennials are not engaged or the country casting their not informed,” she said. “I ballots for the next president wanted to challenge that on of the United States. In a re- a very small scale.” cent survey, three-quarters The short survey was ad- of Notre Dame student re- ministered to 100 students spondents said they would at random in LaFortune definitely vote in the upcom- Student Center. Still said ing presidential election. NEO hoped to capture a The survey, administered sample that was somewhat by the National Engagement similar to the demographic and Outreach (NEO) depart- of the Notre Dame student- ment of student government body population. and NDVotes’16, aimed to Of the 100 students sur- gauge Notre Dame students’ veyed, 95 listed Donald political knowledge and Trump as a presidential awareness. candidate. Contrastingly, Sophomore Taylor Still, a member of NEO, said the see SURVEY PAGE 4 LUCY DU | The Observer SMC expands The Observer announces academic and new department editors

Observer Staff Report ethics and democracy, she junior hails from Ashburn, athletic facilities began writing for Scene her Virginia, and lives in Le S even new and two return- freshman year. Originally Mans Hall. Jordan is a com- ing department heads will from Cincinnati, McAuliffe munication studies major complete The Observer’s is also a WVFI DJ. with a minor in film stud- 2016-2017 Editorial Board, Kemper, a native of ies. She works with photog- incoming Editor-in-Chief Alpharetta, Georgia, will raphy and video media and Margaret Hynds announced begin working as Web hopes to pursue a job in Wednesday night. Editor. He began writing filmmaking. The new department edi- for Scene his freshman year Galioto, a resident of tors will join Hynds as well and has covered a variety of Walsh Hall, will head the as incoming Managing arts and entertainment top- News department. She be- Editor Kayla Mullen ics, including Taylor Swift’s gan her work with The and Assistant Managing business relationship with Observer in fall of 2014 and Editors Clare Kossler, Zach Spotify and Kanye West’s has since covered a variety Klonsinski and Alex Carson shoes. Kemper, a resident of campus issues, includ- in running editorial opera- of Zahm House, is an eco- ing the ESPN lawsuit and tions for the paper. nomics and English double Mental Health Awareness

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Senate 2016 ELECtion OBSERVER: Robert Schmuhl G roup discusses history, Professor future of ‘China policy’ analyzes Iowa,

By JUSTINE WANG not manufacture any branded led the movement to re-evalu- N ews Writer products in countries with- ate the licensing policies start- out freedom of association, ed during Fr. Malloy’s term, New Hampshire S tudent Senate met Ricketts said. such as evaluating the mor- Wednesday evening to lis- “What that came down to al standards the University By RACHEL O’GRADY how to attract attention. If ten to Bryan Ricketts, student was a policy we call freedom of should be upholding, Ricketts N ews Writer there were a Nobel Prize for body president, present on the association — colloquially, it’s said. Self-Promotion, he’d win, history and current impact been called the ‘China policy,’ “No other university ad- Editor’s Note: Throughout the hands-down. The media are of the Worker Participation because that was the largest of opted a policy like this, over 2016 presidential campaign, accomplices and they project Committee. the countries that it prohibited the 15 years that we had it,” The Observer will sit down the way he dramatizes him- “The genesis of it actually us from manufacturing in,” Ricketts said. “We are not with Notre Dame experts to self and his views. That said, started back in the 1990s. Fr. Ricketts said. “Freedom of as- making anyone’s lives better break down the election and its he’s a messenger with appeal Malloy had us review our li- sociation means that you are in these countries by not being importance to students. In this for people who feel America censing procedures and basi- allowed to form unions — in there. It’s a completely neutral third installment, News Writer is letting them down. He cally said that we do not want your company, in your profes- policy.” Rachel O’Grady asks Walter H. speaks to the anger abroad to be doing sweatshop manu- sion — and bargain for labor To advise Affleck-Graves, Annenberg-Edmund P. Joyce in the land. Interestingly, so facturing,” Ricketts said. rights.” the Worker Participation Chair in American Studies and does Bernie Sanders — but The decision resulted in the In 2013, Executive Vice Committee was formed, with a Journalism and Director of from another ideological fact that Notre Dame would President John Affleck-Graves fluctuating membership of 20 the John W. Gallivan Program direction. In 2016, we have to 30 people, including faculty, in Journalism, Ethics and a billionaire and a socialist P aid Advertisement staff and students, Ricketts Democracy Robert Schmuhl finding strong followings for said. about the implications of the giving expression to prob- According to Ricketts, the Iowa caucuses and the role of lems now facing the nation. committee partnered with the media in the upcoming ROG: In your research and Verité, a firm that specializes election. opinion, what do you think in protecting labor rights, and will be the most important developed 71 questions that Rachel O’Grady: Iowa issue in the general election? encompass wholesome crite- didn’t turn out (necessar- RS: Much of the time the ria for labor standards, from ily) as the polls predicted. economy, broadly defined, basic needs to aspirational What do you make of these plays a dominant role in needs, such as worker safety. results? voting decisions: economic Verité has traveled to China Robert Schmuhl: Polling security [and the] future on behalf of Notre Dame to before caucuses is notori- of promise for the current evaluate, through on-site and ously chancy and usually generation and the next one off-site visits to interview less reliable than surveys be- and all the rest. But if there workers, six different factories fore primaries. Evangelicals would be another act of ter- that produce Notre Dame- turned out in larger numbers rorism or a major incident branded goods, Ricketts said. for Ted Cruz, as did younger abroad, then national secu- After the design process, Verité voters for Bernie Sanders. rity might become a major works with licensers that pro- ROG: What should we concern that the candidates duce the goods overseas in be looking for in New have to confront as they approved factories that Notre Hampshire? campaign. Dame does not directly inter- RS: First, whether Donald ROG: Taking it back to col- act with, Ricketts said. Trump and Bernie Sanders lege campuses, particularly Alex Coccia and Lauren do as well as they are expect- here at ND, if students want Vidal, past student body presi- ed to do. On the Republican to be informed, what’s the dents, had collaborated with side, it’ll be important to see best way for them to stay in- this committee and traveled to which of the more main- formed? What should they China in September 2014 with stream candidates perform be reading/watching? a smaller group to survey four well and stake out a position RS: With the crowded and out of the six factories Verité to take on Donald Trump cluttered media universe P aid Advertisement had originally visited, Ricketts and Ted Cruz in future con- that now exists, the trick for said. After their visit, they tests. For the Democrats, if everyone is to look for and to brought their preliminary Hillary Clinton gets beaten find the sources of informa- findings to the campus com- badly, the question will be: tion that provide answers to munity, he said. Is she more vulnerable than questions a person might be “We sent Verité to two the pundits predicted a few seeking. It’s important to use companies in four different months ago? Is she no longer the new media to meet your countries where we already inevitable — or, at least, se- needs and to be active rather produce Notre Dame-branded verely damaged? than passive in the pursuit. goods and had them evaluate ROG: How has media Partisan outlets take a per- the companies with the same played a particular role in son just so far. Looking be- standards that we are using in this primary election? How yond them to more in-depth China,” Ricketts said. will it play a role in the treatment of the candidates Other goals include looking general? and the issues leads to a over the licensing code and in- RS: Without the media, more informed electorate. creasing campus participation Donald Trump would still We all have to look beyond in the discussion, including be hustling real estate and the slogans and sound bites. forming a student subcommit- worrying about his hair. tee. According to Ricketts, the He’s a performer, a very Contact Rachel O’Grady at subcommittee will represent good one, and knows exactly [email protected] interested campus groups and academic departments. “A student subcommittee like this, who will be directly reporting to the executive vice Follow us on Twitter. president. … Nothing like this has ever been done before,” @NDSMCObserver Ricketts said.

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The use of the fields this or to begin having those a series of events hosted by Project spring season depends on Survey conversations.” NDVotes throughout the Cn o tinued from page 1 the stability of the newly- Cn o tinued from page 1 NDVotes’16 is a revised semester, is designed to grown root base and subsoil, version of a student-led stimulate quality discus- the December. This enabled Schroeder-Biek said. only 28 percent of respon- initiative created for the sions among students with all the equipment and light- “They’re beautiful, and dents could name four or 2004, 2008 and 2012 presi- a wide variety of political ing to be energized, he said. we’re all so anxious to get out more U.S. Supreme Court dential elections, said viewpoints, McDowell said. The last five to 10 percent on those fields,” Schroeder- Justices, Still said. Rosie McDowell, one of the “An engaged campus is of field construction, includ- Biek said. “And it’s so much “We were pleasantly sur- campaign’s faculty over- what we’re hoping for,” she ing softball field fine-turning easier on the student-ath- prised by the amount of seers. The task force, which said. “Often, the discus- and drainage and seeding, lete experience. It was re- political knowledge that consists of representatives sions get really polarized will resume in the spring, ally tough on soccer this fall we found on campus,” she from a variety of campus really quickly. … It’s okay to Stahley said. to have to go off-site all the said. “Students are defi- political and special inter- disagree, as long as we can “At this time, there are nu- time for practices. nitely thinking about these est groups, is supported agree that each other might merous variables that will af- “We’re really hopeful political issues, and not just by the Center for Social have valid points.” fect our decision on how soon we can be out there in the in strictly black-and-white Concerns and the Rooney Tomas Morgan said she the fields will be available spring,” she said. “We’re at interpretations.” Center for the Study of hopes Notre Dame students for practices, games, events, that wait-and-see moment Sophomore Sarah Tomas American Democracy. create conversations about etc.,” Stahley said. “We will right now.” Morgan, co-chair of McDowell said NDVotes relevant political issues, be monitoring the maturity Whalen said she is also NDVotes’16, said NEO ap- hopes to help the campus encouraging them to make of the turf to determine when anxious to play on the fields proached the nonpartisan community take advantage an informed contribution appropriate conditions have and believes pride in the new campaign back in November of its new partnership with to the young adult vote. been met to avoid adverse complex will feed into the to ask for help promoting TurboVote, an online ser- “I think they have the effects to the complex as a team’s competitive edge. the survey within the Notre vice that will allow Notre willingness to make voting whole.” “In the past, our home fa- Dame community. Dame students and faculty and political engagement a The fields include a soc- cilities have been fairly rug- “NEO approached us be- to register to vote and re- part of their lives,” she said. cer, lacrosse and softball ged in comparison to larger, cause they knew that we quest absentee ballots free “But there’s just not always field, Athletic Director Julie co-ed schools in our confer- had a similar mission to of charge. the right impetus to get it Schroeder-Biek said. ence,” Whalen said. “On and what they were trying to ac- “The other piece of this going. I think there’s defi- “To have a field dedicated off the field, a Belle exudes nitely promise, but I also to each of those sports is class, is fiercely competitive “Students are definitely thinking think there’s more that we huge because most colleges and relentlessly puts her best about these political issues and can do this season to get will share a soccer field and foot forward until the end — people more invested.” lacrosse field,” Schroeder- now we are blessed to have a not just in strictly black-and-white Still said the survey’s re- Biek said. “We have indepen- facility that embodies these interpretations.” sults are still being ana- dent fields for each of those characteristics, too.” Taylor Still lyzed, although NEO would sports, and that’s incredibly “I am so humbled by the Nationial Engagement and Outreach have to repeat or extend the exciting.” Purcells’ generosity,” Whalen survey to get a larger sam- A new lighting system will said. “The attention to detail complish with this survey,” is voter education — get- ple if it wanted more cred- also benefit the student ath- surpasses everything I could Tomas Morgan said. “As ting students to be aware of ible results. Neither NEO letes of the College, she said. have hoped for. The thought I’ve gotten more involved various issues and helping nor NDVotes has any plans “I am thrilled about the of playing on the field for in the political scene on them understand that get- to further the survey or di- lights,” Schroeder-Biek said. Senior Day [on April 16] is campus, I think there is a ting involved in the com- rectly respond to its results “We’ll have night games, and honestly more exciting than lot of interest. Sometimes munity and acting civically at this point in time. that will allow [the students] graduation.” students just don’t know is just as important as vot- to stay in class a little bit lon- Plans for a future reno- where to find the resources ing,” she said. Contact Katie Galioto at ger, and that will be less class vation and addition onto to start educating their vote “Pizza, Pop and Politics,” [email protected] time missed.” Angela Athletic Facility are Schroeder-Biek said the in discussion, Schroeder- P aid Advertisement complex also includes a Biek said. scoreboard and press boxes. Construction of the Science The most recent large-scale Hall is also making progress athletic department renova- and is on track to meet the tion was the construction of fall 2016 completion date, the current Angela Athletic Stahley said in an email. The Facility in 1977, she said. mild winter has been benefi- “[The new complex] is fi- cial in keeping on track, he nally what this campus de- said. serves in terms of varsity “We’ve been able to keep athletic fields,” she said. a constant workforce on site “Now they have that NCAA to enable the project’s suc- DIII varsity athletics feel. … cess and fall completion,” I can’t wait for the visiting Stahley said. “For example, teams to see the fields. The with the minimal amount of soccer fields were the best snow, less attention and la- fields in the league, and now bor hours are being delegat- I’m really excited about the ed toward usually important look and the quality.” items such as snow removal The presence of a large, on the roof. French cross-shaped gate “This benefits everyone’s and the likely addition of a progress because of the con- bell to ring before games and nection and coordination be- after victories adds to the tween the different trades.” collegiate curb appeal and Currently, attention is be- new traditions brought by ing focused on the existing the project, she said. south side, he said. Senior lacrosse captain “Due to the phasing aspect Kristen Whalen said she is of this project, certain class- excited about developing rooms and lab spaces need to and sharing new traditions be completed before we can with the lacrosse team this begin demolition and reno- season. vation of existing areas to “The iron gates featuring maintain associated learn- the French cross at the en- ing environments,” Stahley trance are absolutely mar- said. “The majority of the velous,” Whalen said. “I can’t remaining work will not be wait to watch them become completed earlier than this another charming and dis- summer or fall of 2016.” tinguishable feature at Saint Mary’s, like the iconic Le Contact Kathryn Marshall at Mans façade.” [email protected] News ndsmcobserver.com | thursday, february 4, 2016 | The Observer 5

E ditors Cn o tinued from page 1 Syrian peace talks come to halt as humanistic studies double major. She has been writ- tension and violence continues ing for The Observer since her freshman year, cover- Associated Press an opening for the Islamic this regime does not believe severed a key supply route ing issues such as Title IX State group to seize large in a political solution.” linking the rebels in the and “The Hunting Ground” The peace talks in the parts of the country from The head of the Syrian city of Aleppo to the Turkish documentary. Syrian civil war are taking forces loyal to President delegation, Bashar Ja’afari, border. Mazurek will take on the a break. The fighting is not. Bashar Assad. said the opposition “had or- If the pro-government of- position of Sports Editor. A U.N. Special Envoy for “I’m not frustrated I’m not ders from its masters to ruin fensive succeeds, it will be Mishawaka resident, he cur- Syria Staffan de Mistura an- disappointed,” de Mistura the talks.” one of the biggest blows to rently resides in Carroll Hall nounced Wednesday there said of the pause. “When “Yes, there is a failure. It the insurgents since they on campus. He is pursuing would be a “temporary you have a five year war and is a failure of everybody captured large parts of a degree in history with a pause” in the indirect peace had so many difficult mo- except the government of Aleppo, Syria’s largest city, minor in journalism, ethics talks between the govern- ments you have to be deter- the Syrian Arab Republic,” in the summer of 2012. and democracy and has been ment and opposition, say- mined, but also realistic.” Ja’afari said. “Those who The offensive has led writing for The Observer ing the process will resume The last round of talks have the responsibility of the opposition to accuse since his freshman year. He Feb. 25. broke down in 2014. this failure are the Saudis, Damascus of negotiating in currently covers men’s bas- In a statement later in the The Saudi-backed oppo- the Turks and the Qataris. bad faith. ketball and has previously day, de Mistura’s office said sition, known as the High They are the real handlers The two delegations were covered women’s soccer and the talks would take a “re- Negotiations Committee, and the masters of the not meeting face to face cross country. cess” by the end of Friday had been reluctant to come Riyadh group.” but were in separate rooms, Radler, the incoming and would resume “no later to the talks, saying the gov- On Wednesday, Syrian with de Mistura shuttling Viewpoint Editor, began than 25 February, and pos- ernment should first end government forces, backed between them in the so- working for The Observer sibly much earlier.” the bombardment of ci- by Russian airstrikes, blast- called “proximity talks.” He this fall as a copyeditor for The delay reflects the vilians, allow aid into be- ed their way into two Shiite had scheduled the talks to the department. Currently rocky start of the talks sieged rebel-held areas, villages in the north, break- last six months. living in Pangborn Hall, Monday in which neither and release thousands of ing a long-running rebel De Mistura said he will ask she was born and raised in the government nor the detainees. siege, Syrian TV reported. the U.N. Security Council Winnetka, Illinois. She is a opposition even acknowl- On Wednesday, delega- The villages of Nubul and and the International Syria freshman English and politi- edged that the negotiations tion head Riad Hajib said Zahra are located in the Support group of about 20 cal science double major and had officially begun. the Assad government had middle of opposition terri- regional and world pow- also works for the First Year “It is not the end, and it is not met those demands. tory and have been block- ers to address some of the of Studies. not the failure of the talks,” “The HNC delegation will aded by rebel groups for pending issues in the talks, Zhu, originally from de Mistura told reporters leave tomorrow and will not about three years, with the including what can be done Granger, will assume the role after a meeting with oppo- return (to Geneva) until we army occasionally dropping “to make a difference for of Graphics Editor. A resident sition leaders. see positive steps on hu- food and other aid to those the Syrian people.” of Ryan Hall, she has been Both sides remain “inter- manitarian issues,” he said. inside. He said both sides had ex- a graphic designer for The ested in having the political “This regime that ruined Reaching them marked pressed concerns about the Observer for two years. She is process started,” he added. the Geneva negotiations in a major victory for govern- talks, with the government a chemistry and political sci- The conflict that began 2014 is doing it again during ment forces, which have wanting to address “proce- ence double major and also in March 2011 has killed at this political process,” Hijab made significant advances dural issues before talking works for the Snite Museum least 250,000 people, dis- added. “We came to Geneva in Aleppo province in re- about (the) humanitarian of Art. placed 11 million and given to prove to the world that cent days. The Syrian troops side.”

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Jimmy Kemper S cene Writer or for being unconfident when your teammates are Jennifer Vosters depending on you! You’re up there to make each oth- B elleview er look good (two brains are funnier than one), and There are a lot of important decisions we to come in for the rescue whenever necessary. That’s will make in our time at Notre Dame. Over A uditioning for the Humor Artists in the fall of a beautiful feeling of both safety and empowerment. our four years here, we will choose our 2014 — as an SMC junior returning from a year And you don’t need to be onstage to bring it to life. classes, our friends, our major, our career abroad — was a leap for me. I’m typically one of the What if every time someone said something to and so much more. But there is one choice quieter theater types (yes, there is such a thing!), you, you listened? What if you accepted others’ ideas that we as a community have overlooked. and the idea of getting up without a script in front of without irony and added input of your own? What And that is the choice of breakfast. an audience that expected to be amused was intimi- if, in your conversations, you thought about making Hear me out on this. dating. I guess after a year in Italy, I thought I could the most out of the time and energy you were shar- If you are like me and have the standard do anything or some nonsense like that, so I gave it a ing with another person rather than about how you dining hall plan, then you only have ac- shot. If I had the gift, then great! If not, oh well. could come out on top? What if you assumed that cess to 14 meals per week from the dining I’m not sure who was more surprised when the your partners in business, school and life were there hall. And, if you, like me, eat all 14 of those Humor Artists let me in — me, or my mom — but to help you, and for you to help? What would that meals, then there are about five times dur- I soon learned that improv comedy is not a “you- feel like? It would feel like standing on a stage with- ing the week when you will have to spend either-get-it-or-you-don’t” activity. It requires some out a script in your hand, without an agenda and your flex points on a meal. And if those natural inclinations, I suppose — mainly the absurd without a plan. But it would also feel like you’ve got a meals happen to be breakfast, then you desire to make lots of people laugh at the same time, friend or two with you, making eye contact, offering don’t have many choices on campus. more or less on purpose. But once you’ve joined an you ideas, waiting for yours, ready to jump in and For those who live on North Quad, you improv team or signed up for a class, that’s when save you, ready to let you do the same for them. It could go to Subway or Au Bon Pain, but the learning begins, lots of it. And for me, it’s been a would feel like the safest risky thing you ever did. there are only so many times that you can very gradual process of developing the skills of ob- It’s not easy. It’s not natural for a lot of us. It takes have the same breakfast sandwich or sub. servation, timing and scene structure. But improv a lot of practice, many mistakes and a lot of learning. And those who live on South Quad could go requires a lot more of me than that. It requires confi- And it takes a lot of nonjudgmental people willing to Einstein Bagels for something different, dence, trust, courage, a willingness to fail and faith to you let you fall on your face in front of them. But but walking to the edge of campus at seven that that won’t happen. It demands listening to my “Yes, and … ” is the surest way to teamwork, the fast- in the morning isn’t always the best option. teammates, respecting their choices, expanding on est route to creative and interpersonal success, that A Taco Bell breakfast would alleviate this others’ ideas and learning when to lead and when to I’ve ever encountered. And it feels really, really good: dearth of variety that plagues our morning follow. It takes a certain way of relating with others nonthreatening, collaborative, open-minded, ac- meal options. With delectable items includ- — teammates and audience members — for the art cepting, artistic, freeing. ing the Mountain Dew Kickstart orange form to function. The world and the people in it are a lot less scary citrus, the biscuit taco and the waffle taco, Fortunately, improv teaches what it demands when your default is a “yes” rather than a “no” or a a Taco Bell breakfast provides an unprece- and can foster growth in all who give it a shot. The “meh” (or a “God, no”). And don’t forget the “and,” dented number of options that our campus Humor Artists, being a very large team, dedicate which always invites you to enter the scene, the con- so desperately needs. much of their energy to making this growth hap- versation, the action or the community. When you The Taco Bell in LaFortune, as it stands, pen for their team members. But if you’re not in the see your coworkers, friends, neighbors and peers only caters to the late night, post-Feve Humor Artists, you can still bring improvisational as teammates, your goals change from advancing crowd and their demands for such staples psychology into your life with two words: “Yes, and yourself to advancing your scene, your project, your as Doritos tacos and cheesy gordita crunch- … ” relationships or your community. You are then pro- es. Taco Bell can be so much more than For an improviser, “Yes, and … ” is “let there be ductive, creative, empathetic, humble and respect- that. light” and the Golden Rule combined. It’s the es- ful. In short, you’re a great improviser and a great Furthermore, everyone knows that break- sence of improvising with others, and it’s the fore- human being. fast is the most important meal of the day. most commandment: Always, always affirm and We’re all making life up as we go along. Let’s im- You need that early morning boost in en- expand your partner’s ideas. Negate (“No”), and the provise with joy, confidence and respect. ergy to make it through your 8 a.m. classes, scene dies. Qualify (“Yes, but … ”), and the scene remember all the tough material and fight loses its balance. Affirm and expand (“Yes, and … ”), Jennifer Vosters is a senior living in Le Mans Hall. She is through the Indiana winter. So why limit and the scene grows into something new: a partner- an English major with minors in theatre and Italian. She your options? ship, a co-authored story with mutual give and take. can be reached at [email protected] When it comes to the important life de- The point is to create a great experience for impro- The views expressed in this column are those of the cisions we will make in our time at Notre viser and audience alike: no room for being a diva author and not necessarily those of The Observer. Dame, the choice of breakfast stands alone. We as a community cannot afford to choose Quote of the day poorly in this regard. As Father Jenkins once said, “Let no one ever say again that we dreamed too small.” Dream big, demand “ Human nature, with all its infirmaties and a Taco Bell breakfast, and make Notre Dame great again. depravaties, is still capable of great things.”

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The observer | thursday, february 4, 2016 | ndsmcobserver.com 7 Forgiveness and friendship

withheld, in these situations it might be easy to Notre Dame this fall, argued, “Forgiveness is not a Christopher Damian sprinkle a little “I forgive you” fairy dust over the philosophical concept … Forgiveness is the possi- I deas of a University situation and then walk off. As a feisty Franciscan bility of starting again.” priest once said, “Most people would give you the But often forgiveness is awful. It’s grueling and L ast year I worked as a student attorney defend- shirt off their back as long as you promise to take painful, sometimes preceded and followed by ing the underprivileged in my community. A few it and go away.” For some, Maria Gorretti is a role tears. The human cost of befriending a betrayer had committed heinous crimes. People ask me how model, as long as we don’t have to do what she did, is great. Jesus said that you have to forgive your I could defend someone convicted of sex traffick- go back to a jail cell and visit her murderer. I some- brother 77 times. This could mean two things. ing, drug trafficking or murder. times wonder if people persecuted by Saul ever met First, it could mean that we have to forgive each Somehow, after overcoming the initial shock, I Paul and, if they did, how they responded. individual instance of hurt or betrayal or injustice never hesitated in my representation. I think part In the Gospel of John, Peter betrays Christ by committed against us. But it might also speak to of it came out of my convictions as a Catholic. denying their friendship three times. Later in the the ongoing pain of betrayal and the correspond- Francis Cardinal George once wrote: “In the United story, the resurrected Christ asks Peter three times: ing need for ongoing forgiveness. When we’re really States, everything is permitted, even encouraged… “Do you love me?” The English translation doesn’t hurt by someone, hurt in the deepest ways, the hurt But, while practically everything might be permit- catch that the ancient Greek uses two different often goes on beyond the “I forgive you” fairy dust. ted, practically nothing is forgiven. By contrast, words for “love” here. Christ first asks, “Agapais We experience the pain over and over again. To in the Church much is not permitted … But while me?”, “Do you love me with agapic love?” Peter forgive someone isn’t just to say that we offer for- much is not permitted, everything can be forgiven. doesn’t respond as you might expect: “Agapo se,” giveness. It’s also to affirm that forgiveness, both Our culture pulls us towards vengeance, our faith “I love you with agapic love.” Instead he responds, for ourselves and the other, each time the pain is towards mercy.” In my mind, everyone deserved “Philo se”, “I love you as a friend.” Christ asks a sec- remembered and experienced again. representation and hope for a future, by virtue of ond time, “Agapais me?”, and Peter again responds, In a way, this might create stronger bonds with their humanity. “Philo se.” Finally, Christ asks the question Peter those who have hurt us than with those who are But this representation was easy in a way that desires: “Phileis me?”, “Are you my friend?” strangers, because we have to make a decision for never really challenged my convictions. They The Greek Orthodox tradition treats this as a sig- mercy and love repeatedly, possibly for the rest of didn’t rape me. They didn’t facilitate addictions for nificant shift, in which Peter longs for more than our lives. Every time it hurts, you’re presented with my family members. They didn’t kill my friends. agape, the selfless love which Christians must a new choice. Forgive, or withdraw your forgive- There’s a wall dividing what they did from my own grant even to strangers and enemies. Peter fights ness? Turn away in vengeance, or turn in towards life. for philos, the intimate love of friendship, and he friendship? In a similar way, many activists have easy work. refuses anything less. His relationship with Christ Forgiveness is easy when you’re fighting “policies”: cannot be made whole until they are made friends Christopher Damian graduated from Notre Dame in “the death penalty,” “mandatory minimums” or again. Pavel Florensky writes that “what Peter re- 2013 with a B.A. in philosophy. He is currently a Terrence “life sentences without parole.” That fight might ally needed was the restoration of friendly, per- J. Murphy Fellow at the University of St. Thomas, where be different if you’re the victim behind those poli- sonal relations with the Lord … He had injured the he is pursuing a J.D. and an M.A. in Catholic Studies. He cies. And in some ways it’s even harder when you’re Lord as a friend injures a friend,” with a betrayal. can be reached at [email protected] someone close to the victim. “Therefore he needed a new covenant of friend- The views expressed in this column are those of the If we believe that forgiveness should never be ship.” Likewise Remi Brague, in his remarks at author and not necessarily those of The Observer. Widen your gaze to understand income inequality

the worth of what they bring into the economy,” family because the income from one job just isn’t Michael Dinh the author writes. This mindset can doom people enough. Furthermore, the author’s own pur- G uest Column who are uneducated, disabled or mentally ill for ported evidence, which was thin to begin with, no reason other than the circumstances of their falls apart upon closer examination: When read- I like to listen to both sides of the story. birth and upbringing. Gaps in income by gender ing the study in question, it becomes quite clear Typically, when I read about income inequal- and race, which persist even when controlling for that while it argues that income inequality has ity, the topic of debate is over which strate- occupation, education and hours worked, further not grown, it acknowledges the current existing gies are most likely to solve the problem. Both complicate this picture. income inequality is still problematic. Republicans and Democrats start battles over The author does provide some evidence that So, what solutions would I offer? Again, I return this issue in their attempt to win middle-class the lives of low-income households are really to my opening statement: Listen to both sides of voters. So when I saw the article sponsored by not that bad. She cites a study by a member of the story. Liberals and conservatives have pro- BridgeND titled “Is income inequality that bad?”, the Social Security Advisory Board (which she posed different measures, including a higher discarding the aforementioned debate in favor misattributes to the Cato Institute) that suggests minimum wage, increasing estate taxes, fairer of an even more fundamental question, I was the recent rise in income inequality can be at- housing and education, campaign finance reform captivated. tributed to government support and a shift from and lower income taxes. The author’s own pro- The article posits income inequality is a red cash wages to non-cash workers’ benefits as com- posed solution is to focus on increasing econom- herring for the bigger problems that our country pensation for work. In other words, the rise in ic growth in order to increase the wealth of the faces. “Why does it matter how much the richest income inequality is illusory. Furthermore, she poor and therefore raise the standard of living for person in the country has, so long as the rest of agrees with Dinesh D’Souza’s assessment that everyone. But without income equality, how will the country lives comfortably … unless there is standard of living inequality has shrunk because this wealth reach the poor? The wealth is already a direct connection between how much the rich most working Americans have the same basic there, as she points out: One percent of the popu- have and the poverty level, the gap doesn’t mat- appliances and necessities as the rich, such as lations owns almost 36 percent of the country’s ter,” writes the author. “refrigerators, phones and computers.” wealth. It is not going to just trickle down. I am On this matter, my thinking diverges with the So, is income inequality that bad? not sure what needs to be done, but I am certain author’s entirely. There is no justice in the way Yes. It really is that bad. that something must be done. I urge the author wealth is distributed in the United States. Today, The people at the lowest end of the income and others like her to see the value of each hu- people at the lowest end of the income range range would certainly tell you so. But the lived man being as unconditional, and to think not of cannot expect to live any part of the American experiences of the poor in America are repeat- statistics but of real people. For if we ignore the Dream. A person working full-time at minimum edly discounted in the article. The idea that ask- lived experiences that result from income in- wage will make less than $15,000 in a year. In ing for fair wages is a result of, as the author puts equality, we risk dooming an entire section of our a family of four with one working parent, this it, “a natural human instinct to resent the front- country to inescapable poverty. amounts to only 60 percent of the federal pov- runners in our economic system” demeans the erty line. That is hardly enough to put food on millions who struggle to survive in this country. Michael Dinh is a senior majoring in biology and the table and to pay rent, much less purchase a And to Dinesh D’Souza: having a refrigerator, psychology. He can be reached at [email protected] home, pay for medical care, save for retirement or phone and computer is of little solace to the par- The views expressed in this column are those of the support a child through college. “People are paid ent who must work multiple jobs to support their author and not necessarily those of The Observer. 8 The observer | THURSday, february 4, 2016 | ndsmcobserver.com

By DAKOTA CONNELL-LEDWON Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood of New responsibility,” Rosenberg said. “For she loves, and she’s trying to make the S cene Writer York City. me, if I never see an actual rape on world a better place in her own way. In Perhaps most importantly, “Jessica a screen again it’ll be too soon. … It’s doing this, she’s also overcoming her From movies to TV shows to Netflix Jones” explores and deals with the damaging. It’s just hideous messaging, trauma by hunting down the man re- original series, Marvel is killing the trauma of rape without ever showing and so coming into this [Jessica Jones], sponsible before he can destroy more game by creating a gigantic cinematic the assault itself. the events have already happened, and lives. universe the likes of which we’ve only We meet the titular character as she is this is really about the impact of rape But it’s not about revenge, it’s about ever seen in comic books. working to get her new P.I. business up on a person and about healing, surviv- justice and healing. That’s what makes Out of this universe, one of Marvel’s and running. Right away, we’re made al, trauma and facing demons. To me, Jessica Jones human and her story so most important contributions to mod- aware that she possesses some kind of it’s much richer territory. compelling. And that’s why the show is ern entertainment just got renewed super strength and that she’s suffering Jessica wears a very similar outfit in so important. for a second season — that’s right, from traumatic flashbacks. We’re in- every episode — boots, leather jacket, The genius of “Jessica Jones” is that Jessica Jones will be punching, kicking trigued both by her mysterious powers tank top and jeans. Her dark hair often we get to watch a broken character save and (quite possibly) drinking her way and by her closed off but incredibly vul- obscures most of her face. She drinks herself. She doesn’t need a guy to put through another incredible story arc at nerable demeanor. The question of her excessively and doesn’t just avoid talk- her back together, she doesn’t need (and a to-be-determined date. powers — What exactly are they? Where ing about feelings; she often represses never gets) a makeover, she screws up There are a thousand and one things did they come from? — takes a backseat them altogether. The fact that she pos- and gets people hurt, but she ultimately to love about Marvel’s “Jessica Jones,” to the character’s inner turmoil. sesses super strength doesn’t even saves the day. She’s deeply flawed and the Netflix original series that came In an interview with “The Hollywood seem to help her much — it only makes hurt, but Jessica Jones still desperately out November 2015. The cast is diverse, Reporter,” showrunner Melissa her more alluring to the antagonist and wants (and does her best) to be a hero- featuring multiple female leads and Rosenberg discussed her revulsion at more likely to smash things by accident. ine. Not a superheroine, just a heroine. people of color. The plot, while intense the gratuitous depiction of assault and Her physical strength can’t compare Without the sparkly, skimpy outfit — and often heartbreaking, channels a its use as a motivating factor for male to her mental strength, however. Jessica that’s not very suited to kicking butt. kind of humor that is sadly lacking in characters to seek revenge. is a secretive, belligerent, sarcastic al- “Daredevil,” another Netflix original “We’re very conscious to treat that coholic, but she’s a good person. She’s Contact Dakota Connell-Ledwon at show starring a super hero set in the aspect of the story with sensitivity and extremely protective of the few people [email protected]

By MATTHEW MACKE music. Through it all, though, his work of this formula. Williams comes out ag- “To the promise land,” repeats a S cene Writer never lost the feeling of righteous anger gressively, punching out a verse over squeaking computerized voice at the that made him a slam legend. an electric whine before bringing even start of the first track, G“ roundwork.” S aul Williams’ new album, “MartyrLoserKing” seems to be an- more energy to a chorus. In that cho- From that point on, every song is a per- “MartyrLoserKing,” is sitting in 52nd other stop on the train of thought that rus, he calls to mind the struggle of op- formance in itself, with its own unique place on iTunes’ top selling hip-hop al- started with Williams’ 2015 book, “US pressed people: “Chop my neck a million message and musical development. bums — even though it came out on (a.).” That collection of poetry is the sum times, I still burn bright and stand, yo.” They’re not all winners, but each con- Friday. It’s hard for me to not take that of several years spent traveling abroad Activist would not be an inappropriate tains at least a few lines worth hearing. personally. Obviously, when it comes and looking at the United States from label for Williams, just as musical activ- The album, like a journey to the promise to “pop culture,” the “pop” usually out- the outside in. (The album’s title was in- ism would not be an inappropriate label land, isn’t always pretty, but it’s almost weighs the “culture,” but that doesn’t spired by heavily-accented pronuncia- for “MartyrLoserKing.” always meaningful. mean I have to like it. tions of Martin Luther King.) The book That focus on social consciousness Don’t take my word for it, though. As Then again, maybe that’s the perfect demonstrates Williams’ fascination is one reason Williams’ work has been rap legend Nas recently quipped, “Saul is reception for an album “about that mid- with the Internet as a vehicle for social taught in schools and why he has trav- every kind of great artist rolled into one. dle finger to the b*******,” as Williams change, as well as his caustic criticisms elled across the world giving lectures He is the best of every genre in one.” quipped in an interview with HipHopDX. of America, specifically the nation’s in- and performances. It’s impossible to Saul Williams is one of very few peo- ability to move past racism. listen to his music or poetry and not feel Contact Matthew Macke at ple who became known for poetry be- “I simply wanted to experience, if only inspired to do something. [email protected] fore being known for anything else. By momentarily, a life free from it,” he vents Among the strongest tracks on the working his way up through the slam in the introduction to “US (a.).” record are the dance-hall reminiscent “MartyrLoserKing” poetry scene of his native New York, he That is the mental environment that “The Bear/Coltan As Cotton,” which Saul Williams made a name for himself with his ag- gave birth to “MartyrLoserKing,” and ends with a verse of his characteristi- gressive style. That notoriety landed it shows. Almost every track features cally superb poetry, and the driving “All Label: Fader Label him a writer position and starring role the irritated hum of synthetic beats ac- Coltrane Solos At Once.” On a project Tracks: “The Bear/Coltan As Cotton” in the 1998 film, S“ lam.” From there, he centing his already forceful vocal work. filled with unique gems, though, it’s al- branched out to become a sort of artis- The album’s single “Burundi” (released most impossible for someone to listen If you like: Sage Francis, Aesop Rock tic Renaissance man: acting on stage, last year just prior to the election crisis and not find something that gets them writing books and (obviously) making in that country) is an excellent example going.

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2 The observer | Thursday, february 4, 2016 | ndsmcobserver.com InsiNEWSder COMMENTARY Kelly recaps decommit-free ND starts slow, National Signing Day finishes with depth

special, however, is the mo- Brian Plamondon mentum Kelly has had on the Sports Writer recruiting trail. Notre Dame has had a player decommit in When Notre Dame opened every class since Kelly arrived the 2015 season against Texas on campus, oftentimes late in on Sept. 5, its recruiting class the process and thus deflat- sat at a mediocre 27th place ing. Last year it was four-star in Rivals’ Team Rankings, safety Prentice McKinney behind the likes of Kentucky, backing off his pledge in late Texas Tech and Duke. January. The year before saw At that time, the top com- early-enrollee five-star inside mitted players to the Irish linebacker Alex Anzalone were two four-stars in offen- snub the Irish days before sive lineman Tommy Kraemer he was expected on cam- and receiver Chase Claypool pus, while 2012’s saga was — two great players in their four-star receiver Deontay own right, but not prospects Greenberry spurning the Irish Photo courtesy of Blue & Gold Illustrated, Rivals to hang your hat on as the big on signing day in favor of Linebacker commit Jonathan Jones sent in his Letter of Intent on National Signing Day. Every other Irish gems of the class. Houston. signee had previously committed to the Irish, and there were no targets who decommitted Wednesday. “I think the fact that Notre This year, no player who has Dame lost four coaches, they committed to Notre Dame has By MARY GREEN Farley and safety Elijah by running backs coach and took a lot of steps back on the decommitted from the Irish. Assistant Managing Editor Shumate to graduation and the Florida native Autry Denson, recruiting trail,” Blue and Conversely, Notre Dame has NFL Draft, the Irish reloaded in while three came from each Gold Illustrated’s Andrew flipped seven recruits of its When Irish coaches woke the secondary with seven new California, Michigan and Ivins told The Observer in own. Kelly has been able to up Wednesday morning, they players: Jalen Elliott, Julian Illinois. One, long snapper September. “ … Right now, it take advantage of instability expected to officially add 22 Love, D.J. Morgan, Spencer John Shannon, is a third-gen- might not be the most star- at USC and Virginia Tech to players to their 2016 recruiting Perry, Troy Pride Jr., Devin eration Irish player, as both his studded class, but at the end flip Hayes and defensive back class. Studstill and Donte’ Vaughn. father and grandfather played of the day … this staff has Troy Pride Jr., respectively. But by the end of the day, Perry and Studstill are already football for Notre Dame, while proven they can flip kids Equally impressive was Notre they had 23 — including each on campus as early enrollees. two, linebacker Jamir Jones down the stretch.” Dame’s ability to flip four-star in the original 22-player group. Kelly said the defense as a and defensive lineman Julian Fast-forward five months, defensive end Khalid Kareem In a time when decommit- whole, but specifically the de- Okwara, follow the footsteps and Irish head coach Brian from Alabama. Sure, Notre ments, especially close to or fensive backs, was targeted this of their brothers, current de- Kelly has put together his Dame has flipped recruits in even on National Signing Day, recruiting cycle. fensive lineman Jarron Jones deepest recruiting class years past, but never the cali- have become more and more “Certainly the safety, corner, and former defensive lineman to date, if not his most ber of player they have this prevalent, this year was the third corner position on our Romeo Okwara. impressive. cycle. first in head coach Brian Kelly’s defense,” Kelly named as the “I think it’s great,” Kelly said What has been key for Perhaps the single most im- seven-year tenure in which class of 2016’s biggest needs. of continuing the Jones and Notre Dame is the level of pressive thing about the 2016 every player who originally “You know, the potential of Okwara families’ represen- talent Kelly has doggedly recruiting haul is the depth committed to the Irish ended some third-down specialists, tation on the roster. “We re- pursued throughout the it brings across the board. up following through on that the potential for guys to rush cruited them the right way. We season. Of the eight players Troubles in the secondary commitment by sending his the passer, certainly the nickel didn’t recruit them because who have committed since the last few years? Seven de- National Letter of Intent to position and safety.” their brothers were here. We the start of the season, five fensive backs will sign. 2015’s Notre Dame. With the large number of de- recruited them because we are four-star talents and one, top three receivers leaving? “It’s awesome,” Kelly said. “I fensive backs joining the Irish, thought they were players that linebacker Daelin Hayes, Three new ones will join the think that everybody should along with the openings on the fit here at Notre Dame that is rated as a five-star talent fold, with a potential to add try it once in their career.” depth chart from last season’s would be very successful. per Rivals. For comparison, another when five-star talent All jokes aside, Kelly credited departures, Kelly said they “But obviously it helps when take Brian Kelly’s 2014 class: Demetris Robertson decides that stability in commitments have the best chance to earn their brothers have a great ex- Although nine players signed in the next couple of weeks. to new approaches in recruit- playing time out of this year’s perience here and really enjoy with Notre Dame between Attrition at linebacker? Three ing by him and his staff. signing class. their Notre Dame experience September and Signing Day, highly recruited lineback- “I think first and foremost, all However, Kelly said he would as a student and as an ath- only two were ranked as four- ers will join the fold, with coaches, the entire staff having also look to the class of 2016’s lete, so that helps you in the star prospects. This year, four-star defensive end Julian a consistent message, and that receivers to earn reps as well. recruiting.” Kelly has closed harder than Okwara looking to take on a message being one of who we Notre Dame inked three receiv- Another new push in recruit- ever before. hybrid role on defense as well. are and what we’re about and ers: Canada’s Chase Claypool, ing that helped Notre Dame Critics can argue Kelly’s Notre Dame’s 2016 recruit- never swaying from that,” Kelly U.S. Army All-American Javon this year was the Showtime 2013 haul was stronger, and it ing class might not have said. “So for example, if you McKinley and early enrollee television series “A Season with might be. But that class had the most stars or flashiest have three different coaches Kevin Stepherson, while anoth- Notre Dame Football,” accord- the benefit of Notre Dame’s playmakers, but it should be that go to recruit you and you er target, Demetris Robertson, ing to Kelly. Several players national championship game viewed as one of Kelly’s best get three different messages, will not announce his college highlighted the show as a posi- appearance that season. efforts. As Kelly likes to say, there’s some uncertainty as to decision until after signing day. tive factor in their decision to Three of that class’s four five- he’s found RKGs — the Right what I’m getting myself into. “If you’re really that good, come to South Bend. star recruits — running back Kind of Guys. But if all three coaches come in you may not be here very long, “We didn’t do it to try to Greg Bryant, defensive back and you hear the same thing, and we hope that you’re here change those that don’t like Max Redfield and defensive Contact Brian Plamondon at you know what you’re getting. for four years and you stay, Notre Dame or are not fans of tackle Eddie Vanderdoes — all [email protected] That lessens the wavering of a but you’ve got to be ready to Notre Dame. We wanted them pledged to the Irish after they The views expressed in this student-athlete. compete,” Kelly said. “So our to respect who we are and what had locked up their spot in column are those of the author “ … I think number two is expectation in the recruiting our student-athletes do on a Miami. and not necessarily those of The that we vetted out better than process is for the wide receiver day-to-day basis,” Kelly said. What makes this class so Observer. we ever have because we were group to come in and compete “So I think more than anything further out on our recruits in to get on the field and be a play- else, I think it gave them in- terms of time. We had more er for us immediately, so that’s sight as to what their day is like time with them to make sure the mindset.” and who they are, and I think if Follow us on Twitter. that they were kids that would The class as a whole is anything, we were able to gain fit here at Notre Dame. I think ranked ninth in the country by a lot of respect from those that @ObserverSports those two things stood out for both Rivals and 247Sports, 11th saw what the student-athletes me that we didn’t have the kind by Scout and 13th by ESPN, as do on a day-to-day basis.” of back and forth.” of Wednesday afternoon. The After losing cornerbacks state of Florida yielded a class- Contact Mary Green at KeiVarae Russell and Matthias high six signees, most recruited [email protected] Insider ndsmcobserver.com | Thursday, february 4, 2016 | The Observer 3 M eet the Class of 2016

Photo courtesy of Blue & Gold Illustrated, Rivals Photo courtesy of Blue & Gold Illustrated, Rivals Photo courtesy of Blue & Gold Illustrated, Rivals Photo courtesy of Blue & Gold Illustrated, Rivals Parker Liam jalen D aelin boudreaux Eichenberg elliott hayes Offensive Lineman Offensive lineman safety l inebacker 6’5” • 291 6’5” • 284 6’1” • 177 6’3” • 254 Bishop Moore High School St. Ignatius High School Lloyd C. Bird High School Skyline High School Orlando, Fla. Cleveland Chesterfield, Va. Ann Arbor, Mich.

In 6-foot-5, 291-pound offensive line- N otre Dame’s success in adding high- After a season in which Irish depth in the Fans will remember his “Legendary man Parker Boudreaux, the Irish find a profile recruits on the offensive line con- defensive backfield was repeatedly tested, Dark Knight” video produced by Bleacher spectacle in the consensus four-star re- tinued with the addition of four-star recruit their resources will become more plenti- Report, but Daelin Hayes is one of Notre cruit from Orlando. As a large and pow- Liam Eichenberg. Eichenberg receieved an ful with the commitment of three-star Dame’s most coveted recruits. The Ann erful player, Boudreaux should prove to offer from Irish offensive line coach Harry defensive back Jalen Elliott. The 6-foot-1, Arbor native previously committed to be a big catch for Notre Dame. If it says Hiestand in March 2014. 177-pounder committed to the Irish in June USC before officially signing with the anything about his strength, Boudreaux Eichenberg already has the rare combi- despite other offers from southern power- Irish on Dec. 10 and enrolling in January. committed to Notre Dame by posting a nation of both impressive size — 6-foot-5 houses like Auburn, Georgia and Virginia Listed at 6-foot-3, 254 pounds, Hayes video in which he chained himself to a and 284 pounds — and excellent technique, Tech. undoubtedly has the size to play off the 16,000-pound school bus that he pulled which has allowed him to become a stand- Elliott played a number of positions dur- edge in Notre Dame’s 3-4 defense, and his alone to unveil his choice among his 70- out performer for St. Ignatius High School in ing his time in high school, and this versatili- rare combination of speed and power sets plus scholarship offers. Cleveland, particularly in pass protection, ty earned him the No. 15 safety ranking from him apart from most edge-rushers in the He’s a powerhouse run-blocker with where he can make the most of his quick Rivals, which also acknowledged Elliott as 2016 class. Hayes was rated a five-star re- good extension and proves technically footwork and long arms. He faced injuries the 12th-ranked recruit from the common- cruit on Rivals and ranked the 227th best sound across the board. Like other Irish and illness over the course of his prep career wealth of Virginia in the incoming class of prospect on the ESPN Top 300 list. With players, Boudreaux’s versatility will make and underwent surgery for a knee injury for 2016. ESPN’s scouting report emphasizes his Jaylon Smith heading to the NFL Draft, him a weapon at tackle or guard at the the second time in his career last month but athleticism and long body will allow him to Hayes will be competing for time at out- college level. looks set to return to full strength. transition to a defensive position. side linebacker during spring practice.

Photo courtesy of Blue & Gold Illustrated, Rivals Photo courtesy of Blue & Gold Illustrated, Rivals Photo courtesy of Blue & Gold Illustrated, Rivals Photo courtesy of Blue & Gold Illustrated, Rivals khalid T ommy javon julian kareem kraemer mckinley okwara Defensive end o ffensive lineman Receiver Defensive end 6’4” • 257 6’5” • 310 6’2” • 196 6’4” • 220 Harrison High School Elder High School Centennial High School Ardrey Kell High School Farmington Hills, Mich. Cincinnati Corona, Calif. Charlotte, N.C.

Khalid Kareem was a senior defensive Recently named the Gatorade Ohio Player Javon McKinley is a four-star recruit out Four-star defensive end Julian Okwara, end at Harrison High School in Farmington of the Year, Tommy Kraemer provides an of Corona, California, ranked the No. 59 brother of former Notre Dame defen- Hills, Michigan. He committed to the instant boost in talent to Notre Dame’s of- player in the nation and the 11th-best wide sive end Romeo Okwara, is a key piece of Irish on Oct. 23 after decommitting from fensive. The first commit in Notre Dame’s receiver in the Class of 2016, according to the 2016 Notre Dame class. The 6-foot-4, Alabama on Oct. 14. 2016 class, Kraemer is ranked No. 41 overall Rivals. McKinley established himself as 220-pound recruit out of Charlotte, North According to Rivals, Kareem is a four-star and the No. 4 offensive tackle by Rivals. A a premier wideout his junior year, haul- Carolina, is a great pass rusher with the recruit ranked 17th in the nation among four-star prospect out of Elder High School ing in over 2,500 yards receiving and 25 combination of a quick first step, long defensive ends. He is also the eighth- in Cincinnati, Kraemer was an All-USA first touchdowns. He finished his three-year arms and good use of his hands. A natu- ranked player overall out of the state of team selection this past season and played varsity career with 3,724 yards receiving ral athlete with a long frame, Okwara is Michigan. He received 32 scholarship of- in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. and 42 touchdowns for Centennial High versatile enough to drop into coverage, fers and decommitted from Michigan At 6-foot-5, 310 pounds, Kraemer has the School, helping to lead Centennial to a while also known as a standout on special State and Alabama before committing to strength to drive opposing defensive line- No. 2 ranking in California. These impres- teams. Notre Dame. men back in the running game while also sive numbers earned McKinley a spot in Okwara finished his senior season at Kareem is a powerful defensive end with possessing enough lateral quickness as a the Army All-America Game on Jan. 9, Ardrey Kell High School with 84 tackles quick feet who can put pressure on an op- tackle to enable him to be an effective pass- where he committed to play for the Irish. and nine sacks, while also forcing four posing quarterback. Kareem recorded 56 blocker. Arguably the most impressive at- McKinley will help to fill a void in the Irish fumbles. Okwara is ranked by Rivals as the tackles and 16 sacks his senior year and tributes Kraemer possesses are his strong receiving corps next year with the depar- nation’s No. 18 weak-side defensive end, won the Michigan High School Defensive hands, which enable him to recover quickly tures of Chris Brown, Amir Carlisle and All- and his skill-set potential has the chance Player of the Year Award. if he’s been beat off the edge. American Will Fuller. to develop quickly at the college level. 4 The observer | Thursday, february 4, 2016 | ndsmcobserver.com Insider Irish Invasion snagging recruits earlier in process

By ALEX CARSON Wednesday signed for, Notre Associate Sports Editor Dame. A pair of four-star re- cruits who could contribute for Aside from the near-ridiculous the Irish in their freshman year, antics displayed by Michigan safety Jalen Elliott and receiver head coach Jim Harbaugh since Javon McKinley highlighted the taking the job, from running crew that committed after at- around shirtless at a camp to tending Irish Invasion. sleeping over at a recruit’s house “If you go up and down that last month, arguably the biggest commit list, you go through recent story in the recruiting these kids’ profiles on our site world recently has been the de- … you go, ‘That kid was at the velopment of satellite camps. Irish Invasion, that kid was at And while Notre Dame full the Irish Invasion,’” Ivins said. well could partake in a series “I was always skeptical about of satellite camps around the Notre Dame waiting to get kids country, Irish head coach Brian on campus, but I think the Irish Kelly and his staff have moved Invasion is very unique because in a different direction: Irish it’s a competitive setting, all the Invasion. top kids wanted to get there. Held last June, the camp al- This year it really did pay off.” lowed Notre Dame to welcome For Kelly, the camp marked more than 100 prospective re- the moment he knew this year’s cruits on campus in the sum- recruiting class was going to mer, rather than going to them come together after coaching around the country — some- changes in the offseason threat- thing Kelly said was key for the ened to derail efforts. Irish in the recruiting process. “It was pretty evident for me “That camp is very, very im- that we had it going [at Irish portant, to get you on this cam- Invasion],” Kelly said. “Once we pus,” Kelly said. “You really can’t got back from our May recruit- truly get to that ‘yes’ in our opin- ing cycle that we had a pretty ion if you’re reading about Notre good energy in that office and Dame on the Internet. You’ve that it was solidified in my mind got to get on this campus. after the Irish Invasion and the “ … So I think what we learned creativity that we were kind of in our first couple of years is building on at that point that that you can go out and recruit we were moving in a very good in May, and you can talk about direction.” Notre Dame, and you can talk Beyond Irish Invasion, anoth- about how this is what you’re go- er spot Notre Dame’s coaches Photos courtesy of Blue & Gold Illustrated, Rivals ing to get at Notre Dame. You’ve have focused on is getting play- Irish commits athlete Devin Studstill, top left, receiver Chase Claypool, top right, safety Spencer Perry, got to get them on campus, and ers committed early; 14 of the bottom right, and safety Jalen Elliott, bottom right, participate in Irish Invasion back in June. we use that Irish Invasion as a program’s signees pledged to great opportunity to get them the Irish prior to the season- Pi a d Advertisement on campus.” opening 38-3 win over Texas on Irish recruiting analyst Sept. 5, allowing them to chase Andrew Ivins said Notre Dame’s down top recruits as National staff weighed the idea of satel- Signing Day approached. lite camps but instead put their “By the time the season really eggs in the basket of the Irish started, they had a core of the Invasion. class in place, and that’s allowed “Notre Dame flirted with the them to chase some of these idea of maybe touring around, bigger names down the stretch, and at the end of the day, the knowing they already had guys staff made the decision that in the class,” Ivins said. ‘We’d rather get kids on cam- Notre Dame got a pledge pus because we think what from four-star offensive line- they have here is very unique man Tommy Kraemer extreme- and special,’” said Ivins, who ly early in the cycle, on Oct. 4, covers Notre Dame recruiting 2014, and Kelly said he expects for Rivals.com’s Blue and Gold the trend of the Irish going after Illustrated. “And the saying is, players earlier to continue, not- you’re either gonna love it or ing junior day’s occurrence on you’re gonna hate it, and I think Jan. 23 this year. Notre Dame does a very good “Earliest that we’ve ever had,” job finding kids that they think Kelly said. “I think celebrat- are going to like what Notre ing junior day is getting kids on Dame has to offer and getting campus earlier in January. them on campus.” “ … The calendar has moved The move paid off for the Irish up, so you’ve got to adjust to that this recruiting cycle, as they accordingly.” were able to bring a handful of recruits to campus over the Contact Alex Carson at summer that pledged to, and [email protected]

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By GREG HADLEY the chance to work his way E ditor-in-Chief into the rotation.” Kelly did list the safety po- O ver the past few years, sition as one of his team’s top Notre Dame has seen its de- needs with the graduation of fense decimated again and Elijah Shumate and Farley, again by injury and gradu- as well as cornerback, where ation, and Brian Kelly has the Irish are losing KeiVarae obviously taken note. This Russell. All told, Notre Dame Wednesday, 13 defensive re- has seven defensive backs cruits officially signed with in the class of 2016, includ- the Irish, the most under ing four-star recruits Jalen Kelly since 2011. Elliott, D.J. Morgan, Donte Some of the class of 2016 Vaughn and Troy Pride, Jr. will have the chance to im- And while Notre Dame has mediately fill the spots left not been a program where by those 2011 recruits, as freshmen have come in and well as others. All told, Notre made an immediate impact Dame is losing six of its 2015 in the past, that is changing defensive starters to gradu- under Kelly, and the chance Photo courtesy of Blue & Gold Illustrated, Rivals ation or the NFL Draft, as to play immediately was a Irish linebacker commit Daelin Hayes was committed to USC but decommitted after the Steve Sarkisian well as veterans Matthias selling point to defensive fiasco and chose Notre Dame. Hayes is one of three linebacker commits in the class of 2016 for the Irish. Farley and Jarrett Grace, two backs on the recruiting trail, key reserves. To take their Ivins said. from last year’s squad in the in addition to the promise best areas in the current place, Kelly already has tal- “I think they’ve done a form of Smith, Grace and Joe of playing time, Hayes was class is along the defensive ent on campus, according good job in the past few cy- Schmidt. Kelly only has six also drawn to Notre Dame by line, Ivins said. Kareem was to Andrew Ivins, an Irish re- cles under Brian Kelly of tell- returning scholarship play- Kelly’s overall vision for the once committed to Alabama cruiting analyst for Rivals. ing kids, ‘Hey, we’re going to ers at linebacker, and the program and his place in it. and is ranked as one of the com affiliate Blue and Gold play freshmen if you’re good Irish added three more this “At the end of the day, top-20 defensive ends in the Illustrated. enough,’” Ivins said. “ … So recruiting cycle. Ivins said Daelin hasn’t played a lot of country. After years of fail- “If you’re looking for two Notre Dame really pitched it the possibility of rising up football,” Ivins said. “He says ing to secure a top-rated end, guys who have a chance of to the defensive backs, that the depth chart early was an he wants to play, but he’s Kareem’s commitment was a definitely seeing playing was the kind of situation it incentive at that position as had some shoulder injuries, massive grab for the Irish, time next year, it’s two of the was.” well. and I think he just felt very Ivins said. early enrollees, defensive But the secondary is far In particular, five-star comfortable with what Notre Even without Kareem or end Khalid Kahreem and from the only area Notre linebacker Daelin Hayes was Dame wants to do with him. Hayes, Notre Dame at least safety Devin Studstill,” Ivins Dame needed to shore attracted to Notre Dame by He felt very comfortable with have some familiar names said. “Obviously Notre Dame up heading into National that very possibility, Ivins the staff. So part of it was on the defensive side in this has a really big need at safety Signing Day. With Jaylon said. Hayes, the top-rated playing time, more of it was year’s class. Julian Okwara, ... they’re kind of dinged up Smith’s decision to depart prospect in Notre Dame’s just what he sees at Notre the younger brother of for- there, and Studstill is kind of for the NFL a year early, 2016 class, decommitted Dame and the big picture.” mer defensive lineman an under-ranked player on the Irish linebacking corps from USC earlier in the re- The Irish did miss out on Romeo Okwara, is a four-star campus early. I think he has lost a combined 216 tackles cruiting cycle, and Ivins said one of the top linebackers in defensive end who has the the nation, five-star prospect potential to develop into a Pi a d Advertisement Caleb Kelly. On Wednesday “sack artist” in a few years, evening, he announced his Ivins said. commitment to Oklahoma, At linebacker, Jamir Jones despite a late push from is a three-star recruit and Notre Dame that included younger brother of defensive a personal visit from Kelly. lineman Jarron Jones. Ivins Still, with Hayes and two said Jones could potentially other linebackers in the fold, switch to defensive end later Ivins said, the Irish managed on in his career. to plug one of their biggest holes on defense. Contact Greg Hadley at But one of Notre Dame’s [email protected]

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Photo courtesy of Blue & Gold Illustrated, Rivals Photo courtesy of Blue & Gold Illustrated, Rivals Photo courtesy of Blue & Gold Illustrated, Rivals Photo courtesy of Blue & Gold Illustrated, Rivals IAN chase jamir J onathan BOOK claypool jones jones QUE ART RBack R EceiveR l inebacker Linebacker 6’0” • 193 6’5” • 215 6’4” • 210 6’0” • 207 Oak Ridge High School Abbotsford High School Aquinas Institute Oak Ridge High School El Dorado Hills, Calif. Abbotsford, Canada Rochester, N.Y. Orlando, Fla.

Quarterback Ian Book hails from A four-star recruit at receiver, Joining his brother, Jarron, in making Listed at 6-feet and 207 pounds, Oak Ridge High School in El Dorado Chase Claypool is also the top play- the jump from the Little Irish of Aquinas Jonathan Jones brings an athletic presence Hills, California, and committed to er out of Canada. Listed at 6-foot- Institute to the Fighting Irish of Notre to the middle of the defense. A three-star Notre Dame in August of last year. 5 and 215 pounds with a 40-time of Dame, Jamir Jones is rated as a three-star middle linebacker from Oak Ridge High Book is at his most comfortable in 4.60 seconds, he can flat-out play recruit. The No. 3 prospect coming out School in Orlando, Florida, he chose the the pocket, where he has the field vi- while leaving undersized defenders of New York according to Rivals, Jones Irish over rival Michigan at the last minute sion and arm strength to break down in his wake. In high school, Claypool is a versatile player. While playing tight on Signing Day. He also had offers from defenses. However, when the pocket played on both sides of the ball and end, linebacker and defensive end, Jones schools like Florida, Georgia, LSU, Miami breaks down, Books can still create as returned kicks for the Abbotsford had 26 catches for 551 yards and seven and Oklahoma. he has the speed to elude defenders, Panthers, and he seemed to be the touchdowns in addition to 58 tackles, 15 Jones can impact the game in a variety and his arm strength gives his receiv- best player on the field no matter the tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks and a fumble re- of ways on the defensive side of the ball ers the freedom to be aggressive on position. covery all in his team’s undefeated 2015 with his punishing physical style and sur- deep balls. He may not even be the top player season. prising quickness, which he used to create Book, listed at 6-feet tall and 193 at his position coming to campus in At 6-foot-4 and 210 pounds, Jones’ multiple defensive touchdowns during his pounds, also runs the read-option the fall after joining a deep class at greatest strength comes in rushing the senior year. With the Irish losing a number from time to time. Book is the only receiver for Notre Dame, but don’t passer. Currently on the path for outside of players from the center of the defense, quarterback in Notre Dame’s incom- be surprised if he makes an impact linebacker, time will tell if he makes the Jones could find himself on the field early ing freshman class. sooner rather than later. switch to the defensive front. in his career.

Photo courtesy of Blue & Gold Illustrated, Rivals Photo courtesy of Blue & Gold Illustrated, Rivals Photo courtesy of Blue & Gold Illustrated, Rivals Photo courtesy of Blue & Gold Illustrated, Rivals A detokunbo Sp encer Tyro John Ogundeji Perry Pride, jr. Shannon Defensive End safety ce orn rback L ong Snapper 6’5” • 220 6’3” • 202 6’0” • 165 6’2” • 235 Central High School IMG Academy Greer High School Loyola Academy Walled Lake, Mich. Bradenton, Fla. Greer, S.C. Wilmette, Ill.

Adetokunbo Ogundeji began mak- A three-star prospect by most out- The 6-foot, 165-pound cornerback re- A 6-foot-2 long snapper out of Loyola ing waves later in the recruiting pro- lets, Spencer Perry has been commit- cruit from Greer, South Carolina, chose Academy just north of Chicago, John cess, catching Notre Dame’s attention ted to Notre Dame since late June. the Irish over a host of schools, includ- Shannon became the Notre Dame early in the summer. Ogundeji origi- Perry originally was committed to ing Clemson, South Carolina, UNC and class of 2016’s second commit when nally committed to Western Michigan, Florida but flipped his commitment Virginia Tech. Troy Pride, Jr., was ini- he announced his intentions at but when Irish defensive line coach after visiting Notre Dame over the tially committed to the Hokies but de- Junior Day last year. Shannon’s fa- Keith Gilmore reached out to Ogundeji summer. At 6-foot-3 and 202 pounds, committed after long-time head coach ther, Gerard, and grandfather, Dan, and offered him a scholarship on June he projects as a safety in the Irish de- Frank Beamer announced he was retir- both suited up for the Fighting Irish. 25, the 6-foot-5, 220 pounder quick- fense. One of Perry’s most recogniz- ing and later committed to Notre Dame Representing one of the more un- ly changed his tune. Two days later, able skills is his speed: His 40-yard on Christmas Eve, adding to an already heralded positions on the field, Ogundeji visited Notre Dame’s cam- dash time has been clocked at 4.49 loaded incoming class. Shannon is ranked as the top long pus, and he committed July 16. seconds. Perry’s skill in coverage and The four-star recruit is ranked as snapper recruit in the class of 2016 Ogundeji uses a quick burst off the ability to adapt to Notre Dame’s com- the No. 23 corner in the class of 2016 by Rivals thanks to his stellar high line and his size to move offensive plicated defensive schemes remain by Rivals, and he was recently voted school career as a long snapper. linemen out of the way and get to the question marks. Defensive MVP of the Blue-Grey All- Shannon has also demonstrated the inside of blocks, while his length en- Given the graduation of Elijah American Bowl for his two-interception ability to be a special teams impact sures runners have a hard time finding Shumate, Perry could be in a position performance. Pride is a shutdown cor- player, getting down the field quickly a way around him. to earn playing time in 2016, as Notre ner who has an eye for the big play, and and making tackles. He closed out Ogundeji will need to put on some Dame will have a mix of safety op- he has good size and athleticism for his high school career with a state weight after he arrives on campus, but tions. He hails from Auburn, Alabama, the collegiate level. He should have a title before traveling to represent the he has a lot of raw talent to work with though he attended IMG Academy in big impact for the Irish in the years to East in the U.S. Army All-American over the coming years. Bradenton, Florida, for high school. come. Bowl. Insider ndsmcobserver.com | Thursday, february 4, 2016 | The Observer 7

Photo courtesy of Blue & Gold Illustrated, Rivals Photo courtesy of Blue & Gold Illustrated, Rivals Photo courtesy of Blue & Gold Illustrated, Rivals Photo courtesy of Blue & Gold Illustrated, Rivals tony Julian deon D .j. jones, jr. love mcintosh morgan R unning back ce orn rback R unning back Safety 6’1” • 212 5’11” • 175 5’10” • 175 6’3” • 200 IMG Academy Nazareth Academy Cardinal Gibbons High School St. John Bosco High School Bradenton, Fla. LaGrange Park, Ill. Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Bellflower, Calif.

H ailing from Bradenton, Florida, and Three-star cornerback Julian Love mea- The 5-foot-10, 175-pound running back D .J. Morgan, a four-star safety from the prestigious IMG Academy, running sures in at 5-foot-11 and 175 pounds, a solid from Cardinal Gibbons High School in Bellflower, California, committed to Notre back Tony Jones, Jr., will fit right in the size for his position. Love chose the Irish over Fort Lauderdale, Florida, committed to Dame in late September. Morgan began Irish backfield. Jones, ranked 21st overall offers from Boston College, Northwestern Notre Dame on Nov. 16. Scout ranks Deon his high school football career as a receiver for running backs by Rivals, totaled 771 and Iowa, among others, and hails from McIntosh as the 35th-best tailback in the but missed his freshman season due to in- rushing yards and 12 touchdowns on just Nazareth Academy, a Catholic prep school country and the fifth-best running back jury. He made the move to safety his soph- 66 carries his junior year. outside of Chicago. in the state of Florida. omore year and quickly left his mark. The Praised by scouts for his college-ready In high school, Love played offense, defense Initial scouting reports show him to be a 6-foot-3 defensive back originally commit- size, Jones relies more on his strength and special teams and has been compared versatile player with soft hands out of the ted to play at Arizona State but changed his than elusiveness to get through the de- by many to former Notre Dame defensive backfield as well as the ability to be dan- mind in July. fense. However, once he gets in the open back-turned-receiver-turned-running back gerous at slot receiver. McIntosh’s run- Notre Dame runs in the family for D.J. field, Jones has the speed to breakaway C.J. Prosise. Love could be a candidate to slide ning game is one of his biggest assets, and Morgan, as his cousin is former Notre Dame as fast as any recruit in the nation. Even over to safety or switch to the offensive side his slippery movement on the field makes women’s basketball legend Skylar Diggins. though he will join the team with estab- of the ball for the Irish. Love is also a proven him difficult to bring down. McIntosh’s Notre Dame’s nationwide schedule was lished runners ahead of him, Jones, like winner, having led Nazareth to back-to-back highlight videos demonstrate his ability another aspect of the football schedule Josh Adams before him, can prove to be Illinois state championships his junior and to glide through defenses effectively and that appealed to Morgan, as playing games invaluable if any of the backs ahead of senior seasons, and he will look to help the tenaciously as well as a willingness to in California will allow his mother to watch him go down. Irish back to the top in the coming years. push for every inch on the field. him play in person more often.

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Stepherson Studstill Vaughn ndsmcobserver.com/section/sports Receiver A thlete Safety 6’1” • 180 6’1” • 183 6’2” • 195 First Coast High School Palm Beach Gardens High School Whitehaven High School Jacksonville, Fla. Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Memphis, Tenn.

In a recruiting class loaded with A high three-star athlete, Devin The 20th-ranked safety recruit ac- talent, Notre Dame has secured an- Studstill committed to Notre Dame cording to Rivals, Donte’ Vaughn other receiver in Kevin Stepherson. on Dec. 15. He played safety at Palm is a four-star prospect listed at The 6-foot-1, 180-pound receiver Beach Gardens High School in Palm 6-foot-2 and 195 pounds and com- comes from First Coast High School Beach Gardens, Florida, the same mitted to the Irish on Oct. 12. He in Jacksonville, Florida, where he alma mater as Notre Dame freshman had 15 total offers, including Oregon, posted terrific stats in the past couple linebacker Te’von Coney. Studstill Michigan, Ohio State and Texas A&M. of years, drawing offers from schools was the 20th commit in the 2016 class Based on his measurements and such as Michigan State and Georgia and the fifth from the state of Florida. on Notre Dame’s needs in the sec- Tech. Ranked by Rivals as the No. 45 ath- ondary, Vaughn is best project- He has a playing style that em- lete in the country, Studstill offers ed as a safety. Despite his lack of phasizes his strong ability to get special versatility in the open field. elite speed, Vaughn makes up for downfield and elevate to high-point Notre Dame’s class of 2016 features it with his tenacious tackling and the football. Stepherson is the 66th- six current defensive back recruits, a grit. At Whitehaven High School ranked player at his position accord- position group that will require young in Memphis, Tennessee, Vaughn ing to Rivals, coming in as the 58th talent following the loss of talented hauled in three interceptions and overall prospect from the state of leaders Matthias Farley, KeiVarae showcased his strength in run sup- Florida. Stepherson committed to the Russell and Elijah Shumate. Studstill port. With the loss of Elijah Shumate, Irish back in June after an unofficial is one of five early-enrollees at the Vaughn will be one of the candidates visit. He came for his official visit University, setting him up for a po- looking to fill the void in the safety in October and is enrolled at Notre tentially significant role in the Irish rotation and make an immediate im- Dame as of Jan. 12. defense this fall. pact in 2016. Pi a d Advertisement The observer | THURSday, february 4, 2016 | ndsmcobserver.com 9

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The inte- “Transparent”), presented itself via a ban- resented mental illness — mirrors the af- the phrase “holy cameltoe.” The overlap gration of Kahnwelier’s original YouTube ner ad on Refinery29,I decided to give it a fecting, paramount portrayal of Gretchen’s is there, and importantly so — the Golden content into the series works to further go. clinical depression on “You’re The Worst.” Age of Television needs more of these real her characterization — although the show The miniseries premiered at Sundance Kahnweiler, whose Twitter bio reads “i women. is not meant to be fully autobiographical. in January and is a collaboration be- can’t afford therapy so i make film,” ad- Jessie is not posed as a likable charac- The amalgamation of original and scripted tween female-focused web-content dressed this aspect of the plot in an inter- ter. The audience has moments, especially work again resembles “Broad City” and the platforms Refinery29 and Wifey.TV (the view with Refinery29: “You’re showing profound in the final episode, where they creative ways the show’s producers have latter cofounded by Soloway). The sea- why a person would puke, at what point, can’t reason with Jessie’s seemingly selfish tied in original YouTube content via Abbi son’s six episodes range from 10 to 14 what are the triggers, what is it like after, decisions. There are times we laugh with and Ilana’s web chats. minutes, resembling hit web-series “High what do you get from it ... ‘The Skinny’ [is] her, times we laugh at her, times we cry “The Skinny” is concisely and amusingly Maintenance” and “Broad City” in both a comedy, but there’s nothing funny about with her and times we cry for her, but never poignant: The season clocks in at less than structure and potential. eating disorders. If you’ve had an eating can we nor should we fully rationalize her an hour. With production by Soloway and You might recognize star Jessie disorder, it’s [expletive] hell.” decisions. backers like Refinery29, the initiative that Kahnweiler from her unconventional, The show’s colorful, messy and hypnotic The idea of the likable female and, even was started by $12,000 in Kickstarter dona- politically-charged YouTube content — in- title sequence is set to “Paradise Girls” by more dangerously, the likable feminist, tions is poised to take off as an important cluding a video that made the Facebook Deerhoof, providing the feminist mantra is explored in the third episode, “Squad.” piece of today’s media. Whether the series rounds when she attempted to get arrested, “Girls, who are smart / Girls, who play the Jessie’s new friend/agent Stuart shows one continues online or enters the Golden Age testing her white privilege. As well as star- bass guitar / Girls, who will test.” Fittingly, of her boundary-pushing YouTube vid- of TV, “The Skinny” is an easy binge-watch ring, Kahnweiler created, wrote, directed Jessie is tested moments after the sequence eos to brand representatives. The clip, in — that will importantly, if humorously, and produced the series, which is touted ends — she picks up her boyfriend, Cole, which Jessie proposes to “screw” a Vet for have you reconsidering that phrase. as “an original dark comedy series that fol- from rehab as he flirtatiously bids good- Veteran’s Day to parallel how “screwed” lows feminist wannabe YouTube star Jessie bye to another patient and the two return most vets are socially and financially, Contact Erin McAuliffe at as she explores love, life and friendship home to a showy surprise party Jessie’s elicits minimal claps and comments like: [email protected]

By THOM BEHRENS idea and actions of people in our lives the website emotionalmugger.com, which smartphones. As if that weren’t enough, S cene Writer who manipulate others to get what they features a video of him and bandmates in Segall’s face gradually becomes covered want. “Emotional Mugger” is a natural the studio, playing from the album while with boils, his eyes and hair fall out, and I t may be only death and taxes that one continuation of that thought process, but wearing masks of crying babies. It also fea- he eventually stumbles, deformed and can expect with the same confidence as with a massive pendulum swing, sonically tures a camp-y video starring “Dr. Ty Segall, dripping blood, onto the beach. a new Ty Segall album. In the past eight speaking. Dark, disturbing, and at times MD,” who explains emotional mugging as The concepts explored in this album years, he’s released seven solo albums, jarring, the album is filled with creepy pro- “psycho-analytical subject to subject ex- are a disturbing view of human interac- another one with his “Ty Segall Band,” gressions, dissonant instrumentals and change formed as a response to a hyper- tion, magnified byS egall’s unflinching several “Ty Rex” cover albums, multiple al- aggressively intrusive vocals from start to digital sexual landscape.” Additionally, depiction of them. Wrestling with how bums with his longtime collaborator Mikal finish. the website flashes the number for the the digital age affects our relationships Cronin as “Fuzz,” as well as countless other And that’s nothing compared to the lyr- Emotional Mugger hotline, which, when and psyches, “Emotional Mugger” is singles, side-projects, and collaborations. ics. Segall experiments with the idea of ob- called, plays a message imitating a phone- worth exploring if you are interested in One Jan. 22, Ty Segall released his eighth jectifying the validation and attention we sex line: “I am itching to hear how I can fill thinking about how you use and are used album, entitled “Emotional Mugger,” on receive from other people to fill the holes the holes in your ego. Do you need a daddy? by others in a society which increasingly Drag City Records. Ty’s speed and intensity in our egos. He fills his songs with vague Do you need a baby? Do you have a child? focuses on the quantity over quality of when it comes to releasing records trans- sexual imagery, “I’m stuck in my old shoes Do you have a lover?” (spoken by Segall). people, events and impressions in our lates over into the music itself: He’s become waiting/For that finger feeling/Come on Additionally, Segall released a 14-min- lives. the king of deep, dark, fuzzy garage rock. over babe” (“Squealer”) and fixates on the ute music video featuring clips and isolat- As he’s gained fame and notoriety in metaphor of “queens” whom dominate ed channels of content from the album: a Contact Thom Behrens at the musical world, Ty has been able to our headspace and become the subjects chilling, ultra-disturbing video featuring [email protected] tighten the focus of his creative process. of our alienation and the objects of our Segall wandering Los Angeles encounter- His records are increasingly more cohe- desire. Thrown in for good measure is an ing police brutality, the bizarrely depicted “Emotional Mugger” sive in sound, lyrical content, and the re- enigmatic, overarching thematic referral drug-overdose of a prostitute and a cult Ty Segall lation between the two: a trait missing to an insatiable desire for candy; in the title of people who spend their time stand- both in his earlier discography, as well track, Segall declares, “I am the Emotional ing in a room, staring at an amorphous Label: Drag City as in the genre of Garage Rock in general. Mugger/like a bag of candy/give you blob of what can be assumed to represent Tracks: “Mandy Cream” “Candy Sam” 2015’s “Manipulator” was a lighter, more pleasures.” digital media as a whole. Over the course glamorous LP than anything Ty had pre- Ty is hell-bent on getting the conceptual of the video, the cult members’ eyes are If you like: Thee Oh Sees, King Tuff viously released and dealt directly with message of “Emotional Mugger” across. grotesquely sealed shut as they willingly what the title suggests: Songs explore the Before the release of the album, he stood up replace them with the screens of their

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Crossword | Will Shortz Horoscope | Eugenia Last

Happy Birthday: Your ability to relate to others and bring peace to tumultuous situations will encourage advancement. A change regarding your reputation, status or position is favored, but will also be more time-consuming, causing exhaustion and poor relationships with those who are counting on you. Think before you make a promise that can be difficult to honor. Your numbers are 1, 9, 14, 20, 23, 31, 44. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Take charge by exhibiting discipline and embracing the changes you want to make without concern for what others think. Speaking your mind will help you gain confidence and reach your goals. You will be surprised by an offer. Get what you want in writing. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Keep an open mind and you will be given privileged information that will help you get what you want. A new skill you pick up or an experience you have will make your peers take notice and help you attract a partner. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Take your career seriously. Someone you work with could cause you grief. Don’t waste your time arguing, as it will make you look bad and deter you from doing your job. Don’t give in to bullying or blackmail.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Make unusual changes at home that will surprise your friends and family and make your place the destination everyone wants to visit. A relationship you have with someone will help you expand your interests. Love is on the rise. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You are ready to take on the world. Make sure to dedicate time to being and doing the best you can. A partnership looks interesting and will provide you with some innovative ideas that will lead to good fortune.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Indulge in something that excites you. Surround yourself with people who share your curiosity. Avoid emotional situations or someone who puts too many demands on you. Re-evaluate your current living arrangements. Focus on romance, not discord. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Pick up information and learn all you can about an interest you have. Someone you encounter who is inspirational and fun to be with will improve your attitude. Avoid anyone who is trying to dictate what you can and cannot do. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You can gain ground, whether traveling, learning or making an effort to raise your popularity. Your intuition will help you bring about positive changes. What you do for others will result in an unusual turn of events. Romance is highlighted. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Emotional matters will surface if you try to evade issues or if you aren’t honest about the way you feel. Your best efforts will come from home improvement projects or making adjustments to your living arrangements that will improve your personal life. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Someone from your past will remind you of a dream you once pursued. Turn back the clock and update your idea to fit the current economic trends. Romance is on the rise, and making special plans for two is highlighted. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): A change of plans will work in your favor. Check out a job offer or consider a change in your vocational direction. What you have to offer will tie in nicely to a movement that is growing in your community.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t limit what you can do. Find out what’s required to pursue your dreams and pick up the skills, qualifications or education required to follow through with your plans. Someone you’ve worked with in the past will help you get ahead. Birthday Baby: You are open-minded, disciplined and adaptable.

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Sports Authority NCAA Men’s basketball | Kansas 77, Kansas State 59 New stars are Kansas tramples in-state emerging all over rival Kansas State

NFL MVP Cam Newton. Associated Press — three coaches ago. Wesley He wasn’t any happi- Brett O’Connell Charismatic, hugely popular Iwundu added 15 points but er when Brannen Greene Sports Writer and almost impossibly talented, LAWRENCE, Kansas — also had six turnovers. knocked down a 3-pointer the former dual-threat cor- Perry Ellis scored 19 points, Perhaps it was a Kentucky and was fouled, convert- P erhaps it is too early say, but nerback at Auburn has taken Svi Mykhailiuk and Devonte hangover, or the fact that ing a rare four-point play this year certainly feels like a the NFL by storm — and has Graham added 10 points apiece Kansas State is one of the with 2 seconds left that gave transition between eras in the contributed a great deal to the and No. 7 Kansas pulled away few Big 12 teams that aren’t Kansas a 39-29 lead. American sporting world. The somewhat surprising rise of the from turnover-prone Kansas ranked in the Top 25, but Kansas State trimmed its old guard that has represented Carolina Panthers into the pan- State, 77-59 on Wednesday the Jayhawks looked sleepy deficit to 47-45 on a basket the sporting interests of the theon of the NFL’s consistently night. and disinterested for much by D.J. Johnson with just American public for so long are, good teams. Newton’s game Dominated on the glass of the game. under 12 minutes to go, but after what feels like an eternity is not Manning’s game — the all night, the Jayhawks (18- Eventually, Ellis and Selden answered with a 3 for any 20-something-year-old Georgia native’s blistering speed 4, 6-3 Big 12) were able to Mykhailiuk knocked down from the wing and a layup sports fan like myself, are pre- and power, both in his arm and overcome their poor re- 3s to help start a first-half off an alley-oop pass. That paring their retirement speech- through his legs, contribute to bounding and some streaky run, and Mason balanced kicked off one more big run es, and their roles as the faces of a very different style of quarter- shooting in part by forcing out his balky shot with some that allowed the Jayhawks their respective franchises and back play than one has come to the Wildcats (13-9, 2-7) into hustle that created plays to seize control with about leagues are being reclaimed by a expect from Manning and his 23 turnovers. for others. After one hard 10 minutes to go. new generation of sports heroes. contemporaries. That is not to Kansas guard Wayne landing, the guard got up to Conversation surrounding say that one is better — both Selden Jr., who had a ca- find the white sleeve cover- Tip-Ins Peyton Manning’s future in the are great, but each is undeni- reer-best 33 points in last ing his right calf and knee Kansas State: PG Kamau NFL has arguably overshad- ably unique. So too go their Saturday’s overtime victory soaked through with blood. Stokes did not play after owed talk of the impending personalities on the sideline and against Kentucky, was shut Meanwhile, the Wildcats hurting his right knee in Super Bowl that the legendary outside of the stadium. Whereas out in the first half before slowly began to lose their last Saturday’s win over quarterback is meant to play in. Manning’s game has always finishing with seven points. composure. Mississippi. ... The Wildcats NBA stalwart Kobe Bryant been one of quiet assurance Fellow guard Frank Mason After Mason’s basket had a 36-21 rebounding ad- looks to be on his way out after and almost cerebral swagger, III was just 1 of 5 from the with 12 seconds to go, Hurt vantage. ... Kansas State is a, frankly, difficult-to-watch Newton’s attitude is full of en- field and contributed eight turned the ball over on the 1-6 in road games. final season at the helm of a ergy and mirth. points. inbounds play, sending Kansas: C Hunter Lakers team that once flew high- This year’s Super Bowl may Still, it was enough to give Kansas State coach Bruce Mickelson did not play while er than most but now struggles or may not be a good match- Kansas its 36th consecutive Weber into an uproar. He dealing with a high ankle to stay above water. up. That will depend on far victory at Allen Fieldhouse. stormed across the court af- sprain. ... Landen Lucas, Derek Jeter said goodbye to more than the playstyles and Stephen Hurt had 14 ter one of the officials and who fouled out, had eight baseball not too long ago, and personalities of the two men points and 11 rebounds for appeared to be close to get- points and six rebounds. ... beloved East Coast bruiser lining up under center this the Wildcats, who have not ting a technical foul before Kansas was 16 of 22 from David Ortiz is likely to follow coming Sunday. Still, there is won at Kansas since 2006 assistants reined him in. the free throw line. suit in the near future. a more symbolic element to Names that had become the game that transcends its NBA | Warriors 134, Wizards 121 synonymous with sporting suc- outcome. Sunday’s Super Bowl cess for thousands of American represents a passing of the torch fans are stepping back from the from one bona fide legend to spotlight, and it feels downright a superstar in the making. We Curry, Warriors extend strange to think about any of have seen similar emergences these games without the seem- in other sports — Stephen Curry ingly permanent presence of is single-handedly reinventing their respective shepherds, pro basketball, while the likes of streak to eight in a row guiding the states of their sports Bryce Harper, P.K. Subban and further still into the future. Jordan Spieth are occupying Associated Press feeling, and you want to ride hand. When I was a much younger vacancies left by former greats that until you can’t anymore.” “I was kind of searching but sports fan, the retirements of in their respective sports. WASHINGTON — Following Curry looked human when not trying to force with where players like Wayne Gretzky and There is no shortage of great one of his worst offensive he missed seven of 10 shots the game was,” Curry said. Michael Jordan sent ripples athletes in the world, and this games this season, reign- during the third quarter “You can’t mess around with across sporting media. I can’t changing of the guard will likely ing NBA MVP Stephen Curry but was dominant most of the basketball gods trying to recall being terribly invested not mean sweeping changes to stopped thinking about bas- the night as the Warriors chase a record if the game in any single storyline as the the sports in which they partici- ketball and recalibrated his (45-4) matched the 1966-67 doesn’t call for it.” careers of some of the best to pate. Still, every league craves mind. It worked out just fine. Philadelphia 76ers for the best The game called for plen- ever play came to a close. Now, a champion, a paragon of the Curry was all systems go 49-game start in NBA history. ty of baskets because of 18 though, I feel that I am old values and talents required to Wednesday night as he made “It’s like Kobe (Bryant) Golden State turnovers, in- enough to have gained some succeed within their ranks. This 11 3-pointers and scored 51 when he had 81,” Wall said. cluding seven from Curry. perspective on what these play- year, several new superstars are points to lead the Golden “He couldn’t miss. You keep Kerr said that needs to change ers have meant for their leagues. finally coming into their own State Warriors past the defending the best way you if the Warriors want to defend It is a melancholy thing, to see and claiming their titles as the Washington Wizards 134-121 can. We challenged some their NBA title. legends retire — but luckily, the faces of North American sport. for their eighth straight vic- shots. He didn’t have too Many of those turnovers state of the American sporting play into his legacy too. tory, which came in spite of many open looks. He just turned into points for Wall, world is falling into well-pre- a monster performance from made them.” who shot 17 of 25 and added pared hands indeed. Contact Brett O’Connell at John Wall. Curry’s 5 of 17 shooting per- 10 assists to set the tone for Perhaps the second most [email protected] Wall scored a season-best formance against the Knicks the Wizards (21-26), who led common plot line of this year’s The views expressed in this 41 points in the shadows as was all forgotten by the end early but never got closer than Super Bowl, behind Manning’s Sports Authority are those of the Curry shot 13 of 14 for 36 of this game. Not like coach two after the first quarter. imminent retirement, is the author and not necessarily those points in the best first half of Steve Kerr was worried. “I was just being aggressive meteoric rise of presumptive of The Observer. his career. After scoring just “I didn’t know Steph was in and doing whatever shots I 13 points Sunday at New York, a slump,” Kerr said. “Steph’s had,” Wall said. “It was just a Curry was in a zone, tying never in a slump.” fast-paced game. (I was) also Gilbert Arenas and Michael Curry made his first six attacking the basket and get- Jordan for the Verizon Center shots from the floor and was ting to the rim a little bit.” Follow us on Twitter. record and reaching 50 for the feeling it, especially from Wall was doing all those second time this season. 3-point territory. He came things, but Curry was doing @ObserverSports “The shots that you know one 3 short of tying the sin- it all. He finished 19 of 28 and feel good go in, and some of gle-game record, and though 11 of 26 from 3 but was still the shots that you’re like, ‘Oh it was on his mind, he didn’t kicking himself for the turn- that’s off,’ they end up go- start popping shots just to overs more than reveling in ing in,” Curry said. “It’s a fun reach it as the game got out of the points. 12 The observer | thursday, february 4, 2016 | ndsmcobserver.com Sports

Fencing Irish head to Durham for Duke Duals

By BEN PADANILAM tremendous challenge.” Sports Writer While his program has had a successful season up to this N otre Dame travels to point, Kvaratskhelia said he Durham, North Carolina, to still expects to see improve- take the strip in the Duke ment from his team. In fact, Duals starting Saturday. he said he believes the team This past weekend, the needs to make progress ev- second-ranked women’s ery step of the way and in all and men’s squads compet- areas to not only find success ed against several strong but also maintain it, he said. programs, including Penn, “You always want to im- Penn State, Ohio State and prove in all facets: skill de- Princeton — all of whom are velopment, conditioning, ranked in the top 10 on both tactics, the mental game,” the men and women’s side — Kvaratskhelia said. “If you in the Northwestern Duals stop progressing, you re- at Castellan Family Fencing gress as a program. So far, Center. we’ve been progressing ev- Over the two days, the men ery event. We want to keep finished 11-1, dropping only on that trajectory all the way their match against No. 3 through NCAAs.” Penn, while the women fin- Kvaratskhelia said the team ished 12-0. After the NYU as a whole was impressive Invitational and St. John’s this past weekend, but there Duals were canceled the prior were several individuals on weekend due to weather, the both the men and women’s Irish needed to come away sides who had performanc- with a strong performance es that stuck out to him and at the Northwestern Duals, who he wants to continue to head coach Gia Kvaratskhelia see those competitors prog- said. ress, he said. “The meet was already big “It’s hard to single out any- with Penn and Princeton, one; so many of our start- plus Northwestern on the ers came through in the big women’s side,” Kvaratskhelia matches,” Kvaratskhelia said. “It became extra im- said. “But to mention a few: portant once we added Ohio [sophomore sabre] Jonathan State to our bouting schedule Fitzgerald kept us in the and once Penn State agreed match against Ohio State as to come.” the score see-sawed down EMMET FARNAN | The Observer Following the meet, the stretch. [Sophomore sa- Irish sophomore Jonah Shainberg lunges at an opponent during the Northwestern Duals on Jan. 30. Kvaratskhelia said he was bre] Jonah Shainberg and Shainberg went 3-0 in the meet, and both the men’s and women’s teams finished the duals undefeated . impressed by several things [senior sabre] John Hallsten he saw from his program over were huge against Penn to [freshman foil] Sabrina Additionally, the men’s I expect a big day from him the weekend. State, as were [junior foil] Massialas and [sophomore team will get a big boost on Saturday,” Kvaratskhelia “I was pleased with our Kristjan Archer and [senior sabre] Francesca Russo plus with the return of freshman said. performance,” Kvaratskhelia epee] Garrett McGrath. the great leadership we’re foil Axel Kiefer, who returns The Duke Duals are set to said. “The men losing to Penn “On the women’s side, getting from [senior epee] from competing in the Junior begin Saturday at Card Gym was disappointing, especial- [freshman epee Madeline] Catherine Lee and [senior World Cup this past week- in Durham. ly when we were up 13-9 and Antekeier has come up foil Nicole] McKee, and you end, Kvaratskhelia said. only needed one more bout, huge for us; her develop- can see why the women are “Axel is a huge element of Contact Ben Padanilam at but the men bounced back ment is a big sign. Add that doing so well.” whatever success we have; [email protected] immediately and emphati- cally [beating UC San Diego, P aid Advertisement 23-4.] They showed me some- thing that I think we can build on for the future. “For the big ‘spotlight’ matches — Ohio State, Penn State and the Northwestern women’s match — our kids came out focused and almost ravenous. It was fantastic.” Now, with the Duke Duals representing the team’s fi- nal action before the ACC championship, the Irish turn their focus on continuing to improve and find success in another challenging meet, Kvaratskhelia said. “The Duke Duals are a special meet; they’re put on in an exquisite fashion,” Kvaratskhelia said. “The ven- ue is almost cauldron-like; it can get very warm, and it will get very, very loud. Add to that conference rivals like Duke and North Carolina, plus Penn State and Temple’s women. And Brandeis is also tough — well-coached, very competitive. It’s a Sports ndsmcobserver.com | thursday, february 4, 2016 | The Observer 13

Men’s Tennis Notre Dame, Illinois set for rematch

By JOSEPH EVERETT ranked sixth nationally, de- Sports Writer feated Illinois’ pairing of senior Jared Hiltzik and red- The Irish continue to grind shirt junior Alex Jesse, 7-5. through their grueling early This time, however, Irish season schedule this week- head coach Ryan Sachire’s end looking for revenge squad looks to turn the ta- when they take on 12th- bles on the Illini and bring ranked Illinois this Friday at a halt to its current three- the Atkins Tennis Center in match losing streak. Champaign, Illinois. With his team again play- This will mark the second ing on the road and facing time Notre Dame (2-3) and top-10 competition, Sachire Illinois (4-1) have played emphasized the Irish need each other this year, as the to look past last time these Illini downed the Irish, 4-0, two teams played going into in the opening round of the this matchup. ITA Kickoff Weekend on “Look, it’s about recog- Jan. 22. The Irish struggled nizing that we are going to across the board that day, play a really good team, but

EMILY McCONVILLE | The Observer as Notre Dame’s top doubles also having the mindset that Irish senior Quentin Monaghan stretches out for a backhand shot during a match against North Carolina pair of seniors Alex Lawson we’re going to win,” Sachire State on April 18 at Eck Tennis Pavilion. The Irish won the match, 4-3. and Quentin Monaghan, said. “It’s about seeing the opportunity for what it’s P aid Advertisement worth and going after it.” The Irish have hit a bit of a rough patch in the season, riding a three-match losing streak. However, all three were played away from Eck Tennis Pavilion and against then top-25 competition — Illinois, No. 24 Tulsa and No. 25 Northwestern. With this in mind, Sachire said he still has supreme confidence in his team and believes the Irish can compete with any- body at their best. “When you look at this matchup, it’s not like we’re a huge underdog,” Sachire said. “I think we’ll be excit- ed to play and be willing to empty the tank and compete as hard as we can.” The Irish look to get back to their winning ways against the Illini at 7 p.m. Friday at the Atkins Tennis Center.

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W Bball Cn o tinued from page 16 surprise team in the ACC this year. “They’re off to a really great start in league play.” Notre Dame (21-1, 9-0) will play at Purcell Pavilion for the first time in 11 days after trips to Georgia Tech and Duke both turned out to be closer contests than expected. After impressing on offense for most of the season, Notre Dame struggled to score in each of the two road games. The Irish scored only 54 points in beating Georgia Tech on Jan. 28 and 68 in their close contest with Duke on Monday. While the Irish still have the best 3-point shooting percentage in the nation, that percentage has declined in the past week. After making over 45 percent of their shots from 3-point range before traveling to Atlanta, the Irish made only eight of their 35 (22.8 percent) KATHRYNE ROBINSON | The Observer combined 3-point attempts in Junior guard Lindsay Allen looks for a passing lane during Notre Dame’s 74-39 victory over Toledo on Nov. 18 at Purcell Pavilion. Allen had 10 those two games. McGraw said points and nine rebounds in the game and is averaging 9.1 points per game this season. she hoped to more effectively uti- lize the inside game on offense P aid Advertisement and sophomore forward Brianna Turner in particular. “I think that offensively we need to work on getting into our rhythm,” McGraw said. “We need to execute a little bit better. I think we’ll shoot better just because we’re playing at home, but I would also like to see us getting inside more. We’re not getting [Turner] enough touches.” McGraw said that, given Turner’s lack of offensive oppor- tunities at Duke, getting the ball to the preseason ACC Player of the Year has been a particular focus point in practice. “That is an emphasis for sure,” she said. “It’s an emphasis most days, but right now, coming off of a game where she only got five shots, it’s a much bigger emphasis.” NC State’s offense, in con- trast, has been at its most ef- fective in recent weeks. Junior guard Dominique Wilson has been a key part of her team’s of- fensive improvement, scoring at least 19 points in each of her last seven games, including 31 in the overtime contest with Louisville. McGraw said the Wolfpack’s shooting ability and athletic guard play will make them a particularly difficult opponent. “They’re just shooting the ball really well,” McGraw said. “It’s hard to play zone against them; they have guards who are quick, they can drive the ball, and they can shoot it, so they’re a tough matchup for us.” Despite the recent play of the Wolfpack, McGraw said she was still confident in her players, pro- vided they execute. “I think we could really do well if we set good screens, execute screens better, work it around a little bit more instead of being content to always just take the first quick shot and get running, because we really like transition,” McGraw said. The Irish and the Wolfpack meet Thursday at Purcell Pavilion. Tip-off is slated for 7 p.m.

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growth of the Dolphins’ W Lacrosse program. M Bball Cn o tinued from page 16 “I have a lot of respect for Cn o tinued from page 16 this Jacksonville program,” topped the ACC in caused Halfpenny said. “ … They’ve was a true freshman who turnovers in 2015, Halfpenny been building as well. Just topped the scoring charts said the Irish offense has as we’ve been building here Wednesday, as Hurricanes come on this offseason and over my last five years, forward Anthony Lawrence will be a threat in its own Jacksonville has been build- Jr. had 18 points on 4-for-4 right, too. ing, too. They’ve gone to shooting from behind the “I think that recently we’ve consecutive NCAA tourna- 3-point line. been a sort of defensive pow- ments, and they’re a very “He was fabulous. He re- erhouse, if you will, we’ve aggressive team; they’re a ally hurt us,” Brey said of done a nice job of playing scrappy team. They compete Lawrence’s performance. this aggressive style, we’ve hard.” “It’s one of those things been working really hard Halfpenny said the where maybe you can live on that, and it’s something Dolphins could prove to be with him getting some we’ve been known for,” a serious challenge for her looks, and you’re worried Halfpenny said. “When you side, pointing to junior at- about the other guys, and come in, you know it’s go- tacker Danielle Della Rocca he jumps up and really ing to be a physical style. But as a particular player her hurts you.” in the offseason, we’ve re- team needs to watch out for. Despite starting with an ally focused on our offensive “I think they have some re- experienced quintet of ju- movement, a lot of off-ball ally nice systems and strate- niors and seniors, Brey said cutting as well as our shoot- gies,” Halfpenny said. “They his team didn’t play experi- ing. That was an area that look like they’ll play a zone enced in defeat. we did identify last year that defense, and they’ve got “I thought we were young we wanted to improve upon some holes to fill. They’ve tonight,” Brey said. “We and our team took it very got a brand new goalie, so we have another old team KATHRYNE ROBINSON | The Observer seriously. don’t know what to expect coming at us on Saturday. Junior guard Steve Vasturia drives the ball during a 76-49 win over “ … Our offense, it’s a vet- there, but they do return I thought we were a little Boston College on Jan. 23 at Purcell Pavilioin. eran unit, it’s a mature unit. some very good players. young tonight. Maybe we Top to bottom, the skill level “ … But really, it’s the first can grow up quickly here materialize. Jackson fin- freshman Matt Ryan scored is great, and I can’t wait to see game of the season, neither before the Tar Heels come ished with just six points on with two seconds left to cut them showcase themselves.” one of us has much on the to town.” 3-for-11 shooting from the Miami’s lead to the final The Irish meet a other, but I know that we can Sophomore forward field. score, 79-70. Jacksonville team that, de- expect one heck of a compe- Bonzie Colson led Notre Junior guard V.J. Beachem The Irish, who are a per- spite only entering its eighth tition. These guys are going Dame with 17 points on dropped 14, but he shot just fect 6-0 this season follow- season of existence, has al- to fight, they’re an NCAA 7-for-13 shooting off the 2-for-7 from behind the ing a loss, return to action ready managed to win the tournament team, they’ve bench but earned himself a 3-point arc, while senior Saturday at home against last three Atlantic Sun con- proven it, and they’ve been technical foul in the second forward Zach Auguste fol- No. 2 North Carolina, who ference titles and has post- getting better every single half after getting in a scuf- lowed up a double-double lost Monday against No. 19 ed a record of 74-24 since year.” fle with Hurricanes senior Sunday just a rebound shy Louisville. ESPN’s College 2011. The Dolphins fin- The Irish will meet the center Tonye Jekiri. Aside in Coral Gables, going for 12 GameDay will be in town ished last season 17-3, los- Dolphins at D.B. Milne Field from Colson’s performance, points and nine rebounds. Saturday morning prior to ing to Massachusetts in the in Jacksonville, Florida, on not much more worked for While the struggles of the evening’s 7 p.m. tipoff. opening round of the NCAA Saturday at 4 p.m. the Irish at the offensive Notre Dame’s starting five Despite the AP Poll rank- tournament. end of the floor — no other were obvious, the night may ing the Tar Heels at No. 2, Halfpenny said she has Contact Daniel O’Boyle at teammate shot better than have best been summed up the coaches poll kept North been impressed by the [email protected] 50 percent while taking by junior forward Austin Carolina No. 1 this week, more than three looks from Torres’ first touches, late in giving the Irish a chance to the field. the second half. Torres first record their first win over a For the second straight blew an open layup then top-ranked team since they Write Sports. road game, Notre Dame’s saw his follow-up attempt defeated Syracuse, 67-58, offense looked out of blocked as the Hurricanes on Jan. 21, 2012, at Purcell Email Zach at sync, and the strong per- forced a jump ball with the Pavilion. [email protected] formance seen in junior possession arrow. guard Demetrius Jackson’s Having trailed by dou- Contact Alex Carson at return Sunday failed to ble digits the entire half, [email protected]

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Men’s Basketball | Miami 79, ND 70 Notre Dame falters against veteran Miami team

By ALEX CARSON Miami maintained its ad- A ssociate Sports Editor vantage in the second half, taking advantage of a poor N o. 17 Miami (Fla.) rolled game in the paint for the to a victory Wednesday night Irish, who missed a number in Coral Gables, Florida, of looks around the bucket in downing Notre Dame 79-70 the defeat. The Hurricanes in a game in which the Irish held their largest lead of trailed by double digits for the night with 8:06 to play, all but the final two seconds ahead 65-45, and Brey threw of the second half. in the towel before the un- While the Hurricanes (17- der-4 media timeout, going 4, 6-3 ACC) led through most to his reserves with just un- of the first 17 minutes, the der five minutes left. Irish (15-7, 6-4) kept things While the Irish offense, close in a tight battle. Notre one of the nation’s top teams Dame led twice as neither in efficiency, struggled on team was ahead by more the night, the Hurricanes’ than six for most of the didn’t. Irish head coach Mike opening half. Brey praised the Hurricanes’ But in the final three min- veteran leadership as a key utes of the opening 20, hold- to their victory. ing just a 32-29 advantage, “I think their maturity and Miami made the run that age kind of showed tonight,” gave it a double-digit lead it Brey said. “We just couldn’t didn’t surrender until clos- get enough on the defensive ing time. A quick 7-0 spurt end to make it interesting.” widened the Hurricanes’ While Miami had two lead to 10 in a minute, and redshirt seniors, guards they continued the momen- Sheldon McClellan and tum to go ahead 12 at half- Angel Rodriguez, and red- time, 45-33. shirt junior forward Kamari

KATHRYNE ROBINSON | The Observer Notre Dame wouldn’t get Murphy in double figures, it Sophomore forward Bonzie Colson fires a jump shot during a 83-81 win over Virginia Tech on Jan. 20 at closer than that until the fi- Purcell Pavilion. Colson had 15 points and five rebounds in the game against Virginia Tech. nal 65 seconds of the game. see M BBALL PAGE 15

ND Women’s Lacrosse Nd women’s basketball ND starts season I rish play host to hot with experience Wolfpack squad

By DANIEL O’BOYLE and 2016 teams has allowed By DANIEL O’BOYLE Sports Writer her squad to improve over Sports Writer the offseason. N otre Dame begins its “We certainly are see- The Irish return to Purcell 2016 season in territory that ing the fruits of two, three Pavilion hoping to find their may seem distant from the and four years of continu- offensive rhythm again, as cold of South Bend but with ity, of that labor, paying off,” No. 3 Notre Dame hosts North plenty of familiar faces on Halfpenny said. “Every sin- Carolina State on Thursday the roster as the Irish travel gle player come has back this night. to Atlantic Sun conference year with elevated skills. All NC State (16-6, 7-2 ACC) member Jacksonville. of their skills have improved comes into the game with an Notre Dame returns 11 immensely individually, impressive string of results in of 12 starters from the 2015 and now collectively you see 2016 after a slow December. campaign that saw the their experience coming to- The Wolfpack have won sev- Irish finish 11-9, falling to gether as they play together. en of their eight games in the Northwestern in the second “That’s really creating a new year, falling only to No. 13 round of the NCAA tourna- synergy from top to bottom. Louisville, 92-90, in overtime ment. These returning start- I think that that there’s a full and most recently dispatching ers include graduate student, connection from our goal all in-state rival North Carolina Tewaaraton Award finalist the way down to the offense. by a score of 78-49. Irish head and first-team All-American I think every aspect of this coach Muffet McGraw said NC defender Barbara Sullivan team is mature, and we’re State’s recent performances and her fellow first-team sure of ourselves. Everyone have shown it could pose a se- All-American, junior attack trusts themselves, and they rious challenge to her team. Cortney Fortunato. Junior trust each other, so these “They’re playing really midfielders Alex Dalton and two or three years of conti- well,” McGraw said. “They’ve Casey Pearsall, second and nuity are really starting to got great guard play and very third-team All-Americans, pay off this season.” good 3-point shooting. They’re respectively, are also among Although the Irish will an athletic team, they can get the returners for the Irish. likely field another strong up and guard, and they’re re- Notre Dame head coach defense, led by Sullivan, who ally on a roll. I think they’re the GRACE TOURVILLE | The Observer Christine Halfpenny said the Sophomore forward Brianna Turner looks to make a play during a continuity between the 2015 see W Lacrosse PAGE 15 see W BBALL PAGE 14 79-66 victory over Tennessee on Jan. 18 at Purcell Pavilion.