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New program focuses on holistic growth for freshmen Observer Staff Report students who fail to act “in the spirit of the Expectation By MATTHEW McKENNA I n an email to students of Responsibility in an emer- News Writer early Wednesday morning, gency situation where action the Office of Community is clearly warranted” may All Notre Dame fresh- Standards announced a be referred to the University men will take the new large addition to du Lac, the conduct process. Moreau First-Year University’s code of conduct. The Office of Community Experience course dur- The addition to the Standards cited students’ ing this school year. The handbook is comprised concerns for disciplinary ac- course places an empha- of the Expectation of tion when deciding whether sis on the holistic growth Responsibility clause, which or not to seek help for stu- of the student and aims to outlines new policies regard- dents who may have imbibed ensure a seamless transi- ing underage drinking on an unsafe amount of alcohol tion for incoming students campus as it relates to stu- as a key reason behind the into every facet of the dent safety and wellbeing. changes to University policy. Notre Dame community, Du Lac outlines the new ex- Students who help oth- especially experiences in pectations as the following: ers will be exempt from the classroom and resi- “In situations where some- disciplinary status out- dence hall. one requires medical atten- comes (disciplinary proba- Maureen Dawson, as- tion due to an alcohol and/ tion and dismissal from the sociate professional spe- or drug-related incident, University with/without the cialist for the First Year of students are expected to: opportunity to reapply) even Studies, said the weekly proactively contact an ap- if they had been acting in course of about 19 or 20 propriate authority (e.g. violation of the University’s students is meant to cre- Notre Dame Security Police, alcohol or controlled sub- ate a platform for conver- residence hall staff, 911, etc.) stance policies, the clause sation about the college to seek medical attention, outlines. experience. and Students who help others “The long term goals for remain with the individual may, however, be subject to the course are actually requiring medical attention “formative and/or profes- coincident with the short and sional outcomes,” including term goals for the course: cooperate with responding workshops, meetings with emergency officials.” see FIRST-YEAR PAGE 5 LUCY DU | The Observer According to du Lac, see DU LAC PAGE 5 Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s induct new Trustees

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This past May, Notre The Saint Mary’s Board of Dame’s Board of Fellows and Trustees welcomed six new Board of Trustees both added members to its ranks July 17, new members, as Fr. Austin including one student trustee Collins joined both organiza- with full voting powers. tions and Clare Stack Richer Michael Schmitt, Mary and Byron Spruell joined the Pat Seurkamp, Delia Garcia, Board of Trustees. class of 1993, Sister Veronique The Board of Fellows con- Wiedower, class of 1970, and sists of six members of the Stacy Davis will each serve Congregation of the Holy three-year terms, while senior Cross and six laypeople whose Allison Danhof will be on the duties include amending board for the 2015-2016 aca- the bylaws of the University demic year. and electing new trustees. As the students’ representa- According to its website, the tive to the Board, Danhof said Board’s purpose is to “ensure she is able to provide a unique that the University maintains perspective on the College. its essential character as a “I hope that I will represent

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By KATHRYN MARSHALL soccer, lacrosse and softball fields, for Science Hall was funded by News Writer as well as new lighting, score- Jennifer Mathile Prikkel, a mem- boards and press boxes for each ber of the class of 1995, and her This fall, construction con- field.I nterconnecting sidewalks parents Clayton and MaryAnn tinues on the Patricia Wiedner will lead from entry gates to vari- Mathile. Purcell Athletic Fields and Science ous buildings and bleachers. Plans for Science Hall have Hall at Saint Mary’s. “[Students should expect] an been in the works since 2010, with According to the College’s increase in the competitive nature construction beginning in spring website, both projects are funded and livelihood for all of our ath- 2015. Stahly said the College plans through the completed $105 mil- letes with a positively correlated to have the renovations complet- lion Faith Always, Action Now experience for the fans and spec- ed by fall 2016. campaign. According to the Saint tators,” Stahly said. “This will also “This carefully planned phased Mary’s Facebook page, Patricia allow for multiple practices and renovation to the Science Hall will Photo courtesy of Gwen O’Brien Wiedner Purcell and her husband games to occur simultaneously.” create new learning and study Austin Stahly, manager of energy and facilities projects at Saint- Paul are significant benefactors of The construction directly spaces that encourage collabora- Mary’s, stands with Ben Bowman, director of facilities. the new athletic complex. Purcell impacts the Saint Mary’s soccer tion between peers, not only in is a 1969 Saint Mary’s graduate team this season. According to their own department but across Stahly said collaborative learn- “We anticipate this design will and a member of the Board of the the team’s website, all home disciplines as well,” Stahly said. ing will be encouraged with the reflect a highly adaptive facility Trustees. games in 2015 will be played at the Science Hall was originally installment of shared teaching which will support interactive, After initial planning in 2008- Jr. Irish Soccer Club’s Airport field built in 1956 and was renovated and research areas on the first and collaborative and experimental 2009, the construction team broke six, near South Bend Regional in 1985. Today, the two-story second floors. Science Hall will learning, enhancing the develop- ground on the fields in spring Airport building houses undergraduate also include multiple classrooms ment of innovative approaches 2015 and plans to have them com- In communication to College classrooms and research activities that seat more than 20 students, to teaching and learning,” Stahly pleted by late October 2015, Austin staff, director of Media Relations for 10 science departments, Stahly two research labs and four new said. Stahly, manager of energy and Gwen O’Brien said fourteen said. faculty offices, in addition to more “This project, with the right facilities projects, said. maple trees were removed during “In both professional and aca- renovations. kind of classrooms, will allow “The concept for this project construction. The timber will be demic settings, scientific inquiry In the renovated basement of students to begin thinking in arose out of an inherent need used in a future Angela Athletic increasingly relies on active col- Science Hall, students will ex- ways that break down the walls to continue to make significant and Wellness Complex, for which laboration among colleagues perience two new physics labs, between disciplines and help improvements to our athletic fundraising is still in progress, who offer different skill sets and a 48-seat classroom, new bath- them understand the integrated complexes while enhancing the O’Brien wrote. perspectives,” Stahly said. “Yet the room facilities, three offices, a lab nature of what they are studying,” experience for our student-ath- Construction is also being majority of science students still prep room and a research lab. A he said. letes and fans,” Stahly said. done on campus to update learn in traditional classrooms three-zone automated controls Stahly said when construction Science Hall. According to Saint built for isolated, passive student greenhouse is already completed, Contact Kathryn Marshall is completed, there will be new Mary’s website, the renovation learning.” he said. [email protected]

senate scope, growing research agen- T rustees da and its attention at achiev- Cotuedn in from page 1 ing excellent undergraduate and graduate academic pro- Student group gathers for Catholic institution of higher grams,” Collins said. learning.” Richer, a 1980 graduate of The Board of Trustees also Notre Dame, is the chief fi- first session of the year includes a mixture of mem- nancial officer of Putnam bers from the Congregation of Investments and is also a Holy Cross and laypeople. The member of the College of Arts By MEGAN VALLEY diversity on this campus, and do this, a lot of people are silent. trustees have a general power and Letters Advisory Council. News Writer we think about diversity we It makes it easy for us to dis- of governance excluding the Spruell, a vice chairman of can’t always see, particularly count people’s experiences and powers listed in the bylaws Deloitte, received his under- Wednesday night, the stu- as it pertains to disability or say, ‘There’s no way that’s hap- reserved only for the Board of graduate degree from Notre dent senate gathered for its other types of mental health pening at Notre Dame.’” Fellows. The Board of Trustees Dame in 1987 and his MBA in first meeting of the year. The challenges, different ways that Diversity Council chair Chizo consists of twelve specific com- 1989. While he was a student, meeting was comprised pri- people are seeing the world Ekechukwu was also present at mittees that meet at least three he earned four monograms as marily of two workshops, one for all kinds of different rea- the meeting and explained the on celebrating diversity, pre- sons,” McKenna said. “Diversity role of Diversity Council and “It is an exciting time in Notre Dame’s sented by Diversity Council doesn’t end with just racial or encouraged senators to come to Representative Ray’Von Jones ethnic diversity.” a meeting. history to serve in any role at this and Africana Studies Professor The workshop also refer- “Diversity Council falls under Holy Cross institution ... with its Maria McKenna, and another enced several responses from multicultural student programs international scope, growing research on parliamentary procedure, Notre Dame students and fac- and services,” she said. “On agenda and attention at achieving presented by Student Union ulty about the state of inclusion campus, we have a representa- Parliamentarian Sara Dugan. at the University. tive from every cultural club sit- excellent undergraduate and graduate Jones shared a quote from an Jones and McKenna specifi- ting on our council. The main acadmic programs” anonymous Diversity Council cally highlighted English pro- role of it is to use programming Fr. Austin Collins member about the importance fessor John Duffy’s letter to and collaboration to bring up member of different viewpoints. the editor entitled “On hear- and discuss issues in regard to Board of Trustees “As a Catholic institution, be- ing you might transfer,” which diversity on our campus.” ing welcoming and accepting of was published in The Observer After the diversity workshop, all cultures and differences is in January and signed by more the meeting ended with a par- times a year. an offensive lineman for the embedded in our foundation,” than 150 Notre Dame staff and liamentary procedure work- Collins became the religious varsity football team. the unnamed class of 2017 stu- faculty members, and a Tumblr shop in which Dugan outlined superior of Holy Cross Priests Phillip B. Rooney has been dent said. “Education and dis- blog called “I, Too, Am Notre the basic rules and guidelines and Brothers at Notre Dame on a member of the Board of cussion around diversity are Dame,” which addresses the for discussion in the senate, in- July 1 and will replace Fr. James Trustees since 1993 and was so crucial because they create specific challenges students of cluding the role of proxies and King on the Board of Fellows. elected to emeritus status. spaces for personal growth and color face on campus. different types of motions. Collins graduated from Notre Rooney is the chairman of pri- help people better understand Jones said discussion was The student senate meets ev- Dame in 1977 and is also a vate investment firm Claddagh the struggles faced by their fel- important even though the ery Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the professor of sculpture in the Investments and worked in the low brothers and sisters.” topic can be uncomfortable for Notre Dame Room of LaFortune Department of Art, Art History past with Notre Dame’s advi- McKenna also said it was people. Student Center. All meetings and Design. sory council for the College important to be inclusive of all “I feel a lot of people don’t are open to the public. “It is an exciting time in Notre of Engineering. kinds of diversity on campus, want to talk about race,” Jones Dame’s history to serve in any not just racial or ethnic. said. “We want to pretend ev- Contact Megan Valley at role at this Holy Cross institu- Contact Selena Ponio at “We think about ideological erything’s okay, and when we [email protected] tion ... with its international [email protected] Paid Advertisement News ndsmcobserver.com | thursday, august 27, 2015 | The Observer 5

members. … I also hope “When topics are treated in du Lac S MC Board to work on any initiatives First- Year an iterative fashion, you get Cotuedn in from page 1 Cotuedn in from page 1 to increase faculty, staff Cotuedn in from page 1 into them a little more deep- and student diversity on ly and you get to understand University administrators the Saint Mary’s communi- campus.” to give students a sense that them a little bit more,” she and/or University partners, ty well as the student trust- Wiedower, who is also they are entering a support- said. written assignments, apolo- ee,” Danhof said. “I have a president of the Sisters of ive community and that they Dawson said the main focus gies, restitution, alcohol variety of experiences and the Holy Cross, said it has have the time and space to of the experience is to inte- assessment or counseling, involvement throughout been a joy to have a close think about their work in a grate academic life, residen- psychological assessment the community that will connection with her alma very holistic way, integrating tial life and everything else and random drug screening. allow me to represent a va- mater. their academic and residen- that happens on campus. Students requiring medi- riety of groups throughout “I believe that Saint tial experiences,” Dawson “We looked at where stu- cal attention will also be campus such as the Athletic Mary’s College’s emphasis said. dents lived on campus, and exempt from disciplinary Department, the Education on education of mind and Dawson said transitions are we identified seven resi- status outcomes, and will Department and Campus heart, its undergraduate fo- always difficult, especially dential neighborhoods that be subject to formative and/ Ministry.” cus on education of women in institutions with deep were clusters of four or five or professional outcomes as Davis is the associ- and its core values are dis- traditions. residence halls,” Dawson well as “loss of privilege out- ate professor of religious tinctive gifts needed in to- “One of the reasons for said. “Sections of Moreau comes,” according to du Lac. studies and chair of the day’s society,” Wiedower making the change at this are populated with stu- Loss of privilege outcomes Department of Gender and said. I hope to use my own point was a growing con- dents in the same residential include “loss of parking and/ Women’s Studies. enthusiasm for passing on cern for students’ well-being, neighborhoods. or campus driving privileg- “I see one of my tasks this Holy Cross educational especially their emotional “Meaning is found in a lot es, loss of extracurricular as bringing a faculty per- heritage and to spread the health,” Dawson said. “I think of different experiences, and privileges, loss of specific spective to the Board, par- good news of Saint Mary’s.” that’s what shifted the para- this course gives students the privileges within a residence ticularly for those Board Danhof said she has digm from the excellent work opportunity to learn from one hall, loss of opportunity to members who are not em- gained many leadership in the physical education another and to think about live in campus housing, ban ployed in higher education qualities that enable her to department to this current complex and controversial from an area of campus and or have been faculty mem- be a member of the Board program. issues and come to a sense no contact orders.” bers,” Davis said. over the course of her time “Students have the choice of of understanding about their The clause also makes Davis said it is a privilege at Saint Mary’s. the activities that are mean- sense of self.” clear that exemption from to be considered trustwor- “I have had the most ingful to them,” she said. “In Freshman Kathleen Ryan disciplinary status outcomes thy enough to represent her amazing time at Saint the class they have an aca- said she liked the idea of get- only applies to alcohol and peers. Mary’s,” Danhof said. demic framework in which ting different perspectives drug-related violations of “Most college and uni- “Being on the Board will to contextualize their experi- from a wide array of students. the student code of conduct versity boards do not have allow me to serve and give ence, the space to share with “There’s a football player, a that are related to the inci- faculty representation,” back to the school that other students and a chance soccer player and a volleyball dent in question. Davis said. “My main hope has given me so much and to reflect on the choices and player in my course, so I really The entire Expectation of is to be able to offer faculty shaped me into the woman opportunities before them.” like that diversity,” Ryan said. Responsibility can be found perspectives on issues that I am today.” Dawson said the curricu- “Just getting to hear their per- at http://dulac.nd.edu/ affect the College and to lum design for the course be- spectives and what they think community-standards/ facilitate communication Contact Alaina Anderson at gan with discussions back in about their experiences at standards/responsibility/ between faculty and Board [email protected] 2014 and was approved at that Notre Dame is a great thing.” time. The course is a credit- Ryan said she appreciates bearing course graded in the the sense of unity the Moreau Write News. fall and spring. course creates as a required “In the course of the fall course for all freshmen Email us at [email protected] and spring semester, we are students. looking at a series of top- “We’re all doing it as one Paid Advertisement ics spanning 13 weeks each class together,” Ryan said. semester,” Dawson said. “You get that in your majors, “The topics were formulated but I like that we’re now get- from this originating com- ting it as a University.” mittee and there are seven Richard Meland, another broad areas to be covered: freshman, said he enjoyed the Orientation to University portion of the class he has at- Life, Community Standards, tended thus far. Cultural Competency, “I like the way they orga- Academic Strategies for nized it by neighborhood,” Success, Health and Wellness, Meland said. “It’s a great op- Mindfulness and Wellbeing portunity to meet people in and Spirituality. Mod Quad, in my case. The “It is structured, in our course is going to have a lot of minds, so that for students subject matter that is going to and teachers it’s consonant spark great conversation.” with one credit’s worth of Meland said he believes ev- work,” she said. “The course eryone should learn how to is based off a flipped class- swim, a part of the physical room model, so for each week education program that is not students will prepare by do- replaced by any portion of the ing a reading or watching a Moreau course. video and coming to class in “It’s a bit disappointing that time for a discussion of those the physical education course materials.” was replaced,” Meland said. Dawson said there is value “I thought they would have a in the repetition of topics been fun break from the more due to the fact that a student academic classes.” in week three has an entirely Maureen Dawson said she different outlook than a stu- and her colleagues in the First dent in week eight or week 13. Year of Studies are very open “A topic like cultural com- to student feedback. petency is treated early in the “We plan to have opportu- semester, at mid-term and nities for students to weigh at the end of the semester so in on the course as it stands that students get a sense of now,” Dawson said. “Student what culture is, how identity opinions and comments will plays into group dynamics be taken into consideration and how to engage with dif- as we revisit the course in the ference on campus. Topics future.” repeat and refer back to each other over the course of the Contact Matthew McKenna at year,” Dawson said. 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through you.” Time to make April Feng Story Time 23 Months Ago friends My theology professor said our first paper would be I t was the last day of my sophomore year and I was sit- due after the weekend. The topic was to compare Enuma ting in my Introduction to Theology professor’s office.I t Elish and the book of Genesis on their different accounts Mary Green had been a tradition for two years: his office is always the of good and evil. I was more frightened than ever, so I Assistant Managing Editor last stop before I leave campus. The conversation went went to my professor’s office hours for the first time.I like this: gathered all my courage and made my first rebellious “April, have you heard that they want to change the comment on Christianity. L ast night, the hallowed 2B section of theology requirement,” my professor said. “They say that “Well Professor, we learned Genesis this week,” I said. Pangborn Hall gathered, like all on-campus some international students argue that it is forceful and “It sounds fantastic, but I just don’t think it is useful…” Notre Dame students do every year, to go over useless for them to learn about Christianity. Some of “How so?” my professor asked. the hall and University community standards the students even say that they do not want to be ‘brain- “In Enuma Elish, it is obvious that good and evil oc- and discuss what is expected of us as residents washed’ by the university. What do you think?” cur when extremes are reached, therefore it provides us and students. “Well, I hold the opposite opinion,” I said. a way to control them: do not go for extremes,” I said. While I, as an RA, was excited to share with “Can you do me a huge favor? Write something about “Then in Genesis, the tree of the knowledge of good and my section the new additions to duLac and it.” evil comes into existence before mankind is even cre- beam with pride when they told me they ap- I do not intend to write what I think. I will, however, ated, so we cannot know how and why good and evil are proved of my snack selection (we have high write what I have experienced. I am going to tell the story generated. Then how can we ever know how to control standards in Pangborn), I was most excited backward, because in my native Chinese writing, it is a them? Why is God always trying to hide something from to get to know the new faces I had only seen good method to unveil the cause for a phenomenon. human beings?” around the hall a couple of times so far and to My Theology professor thought for a long time, and catch up with the friends I have already known 4 Months Ago smiled. for a few years. I went to Easter Vigil Mass with my best friend. We “April, great question,” he said. “Allow me some time The start of every school year holds a bounty watched many students being baptized. to think about it. Why not argue for Enuma Elish in this of magical moments like these, when we can “April, have you ever thought about converting,” my upcoming essay? I am very excited to read it.” create new friendships and strengthen those friend said. “But Genesis is supposed to be the better one, right?” I we already have. Of course this is true for all I said, “Yes, I have, but I don’t think I am ready yet.” asked. of the freshmen, many of whom first walk “What do you mean?” “Oh April, please do not think that you need Genesis to these sacred grounds at the start of Welcome “I believe that there is a higher intelligence than hu- get a good grade. There is no right and wrong answer. Oh, Weekend without knowing more than one or man being, but I am not yet sure if it is God or Allah or and last thing, I suggest that you read my favorite sen- two fellow freshmen. the Buddha or something else.” tence again. It is on the syllabus.” However, it is also true for the rest of us, no “I thought you said you love your Intro to Theo…” The sentence, from St. Augustine, was “Doubt is but matter what class. And I might be a senior al- “Yeah, I do. It introduced a whole new world to me, but another element of faith.” ready trying to leave my home here at Notre more importantly, it taught me how crucial it is to discov- Dame without regrets, but now the time is ripe er the many other worlds still hidden. I want to ‘struggle’ 24 Months Ago to build those types of lasting friendships. a little bit longer.” I walked into my first ever theology class. I was holding For sophomores, you may already have a famous storybook called the Holy Bible. I sat down and friends from your freshman year, but there are 8 Months Ago made small talk with the guy sitting next to me, trying to still so many more people you do not know, I was working in the Writing Center and overheard look prepared. both younger and older than you. Start a con- the conversation next to me. A girl was talking in a half- “I’ve been taking this kind of class since high school,” versation during the first few days of class with joking, half-serious way: “Sometimes I just cannot un- he said. “I went to a Catholic School, you know.” the person next to you, and then actually talk derstand. Do atheists believe in anything? I mean, if not, “Oh wow,” I said. “So I guess you already know all to them after the first week. We are all guilty how can they even love?” I was offended. After work, I about God? Can I ask you a question? It has been trou- of making those first-day friends and then had a conversation with my fellow writing tutors. bling me for a long time.” pretending like we do not see each other by “What do you think love is, April?” one of them asked. “Yeah of course, go ahead,” he said. the time the semester ends. Get to know that “A very precious gift only for human beings from … “Um … who is Jesus and who is Christ?” I asked. “Are person (or people, if you’re really adventurous) um … God? Still, I never doubt my grandparents’ love for they the same person?” and add another friend to wave hello to on the me and they are atheists,” I said. He burst out laughing. The gate to a whole new world quad. “I would not doubt that either,” my colleague said. opened in front of me. Junior year is naturally a good time to make “I can feel that everybody, regardless of religious be- friends, whether you are going abroad or stay- liefs, nationalities, races and all those things can love. 25 Months Ago ing in South Bend. If you are abroad, it is in According to my Intro to Theo professor, this is precisely I was in my home in Beijing, checking emails from your best interest to get to know more people what reassures us that we are sent here for a purpose someone under the title of “First-Year Advisor.” because you will be living with them in a for- and it must be a good one, since we are all given such an “Mom, it seems like we HAVE to take theology classes eign country for an entire semester. And if you extraordinary ability. For me, the purpose is to seek my for two semesters,” I said. are on campus, there is a good chance you will faith in God, and for other people it means other things. “What does that mean?” she asked. not see some of your best friends for a while, so What does it mean to you, April?” “Study about God, I guess,” I said. use this time to get to know other people better “Good question,” I said. “I need to think about this.” “And you said it is required,” my mom said. “Like every or to build further upon the other friendships student has to take Marxist Philosophy in Chinese uni- you already have. 12 Months Ago versities? Are they trying to brainwash new students?” Lastly are my fellow seniors. Yes, we only My twin sister and I were back home in China for the “Perhaps,” I said. “I just do not think it is necessary have two more semesters at Notre Dame (I first summer since college and over the dinner table, my for students like us to learn about that kind of religious think I just teared up a bit), but the time is as sister finally decided to tell my parents her decision. stuff.” good as ever to take advantage of the moments “Mom, Dad, I made up my mind,” she said. “I want to May Notre Dame always be, as Fr. Hesburgh envi- we do have left to create friendships that could declare a Theology minor.” sioned, both a lighthouse and a crossroads where the last for the rest of our lives. So introduce your- “Minor in Theology,” they asked. “You sure? Why?” toughest questions can be asked in the safest commu- self to the person you bumped into at Finni’s “Yes I am sure,” my sister said. “Theology is core to nity. May my fellow students never use this campus as (whether they can hear you or not is another humanity and I think I can know both myself and others a place to escape from doubts, but one to face problems question) and take a minute to chat with your better by learning it.” with undying hope. neighbor before your professor starts his or her Author’s Note: Parts of this story belong to my twin lecture. These new acquaintances might not 20 Months Ago sister, Rebecca Yuan Feng, and her Introduction to end up being your lifelong BFFs, but at least By the end of the fall semester of my freshman year, Theology professor, John Betz, whose beautiful stories you will have tried — and might get another my theology professor wrote me an email, saying that continue to inspire me. LinkedIn connection for postgrad networking. of all the students he had taught, I was the one that gave him the most troubles. I was always challenging his Dan (April) Feng is a junior political science and eco- convictions with logical arguments. He said he was not nomics double major. She is from Beijing, China and Contact Mary Green at [email protected] prepared for it, but now he appreciated it more than any- lives in Lyons Hall. April welcomes all comments (or The views expressed in the Inside Column are thing. “Seeing someone like you, so eager for knowledge complaints) and can be reached at [email protected] those of the author and not necessarily those of The and so ready to embark on an honest truth-seeking jour- The views expressed in this column are those of the Observer. ney,” he wrote, “I could see God dwelling in and speaking author and not necessarily those of The Observer. Te h obSERver | THURsday, august 27, 2015 | ndsmcobserver.com 7 Dear Hollywood: Address gender and racial equality

for women and non-white men in theatre and film. and racist and sexist aspects of our culture that teach Jennifer Vosters There is a scarcity of meaty, award-winning writ- us to only value women during their peak reproduc- Belleview ing for actors in these demographics, especially for tive years and to see white people as protagonists women of color and women over forty. And there is with the occasional “token minority” friend. Recently I came across Empire Magazine’s on- a hesitation to give plum roles to the thousands of So as artists, always priding ourselves as pushing line list of “The 100 Greatest Movie Characters.” As talented, trained actors who do not fit the traditional boundaries, we must investigate how we can include a self-proclaimed film appreciator,I was pleased image that Hollywood and Broadway hold dear. and reach a much wider group. All of us – including to find a good range of performances from a good Women and people of color don’t fill these G“ reatest” white men – can take these steps. And as consum- range of genres in the last 50-plus years, from clas- lists because the roles in which they are cast are ers of art – which we all are – we must open our eyes sically trained theatre giants like Ian McKellen to rarely given the attention or stage/screen time to to these realities and make conscious decisions young(ish) whippersnappers like Brad Pitt. But I compare. forthwith. noticed that despite the varying ages, a lot of these Moreover, positions backstage and behind the “Fantastic Four” features a black actor as the “Greatest Movie Characters” looked kind of similar. camera – the writers and directors who create the Human Torch; focus on his outstanding performance Reading it again, I realized why. Out of 100 charac- work and the casting agents who hunt for the right rather than gawking at the idea of a black superhero, ters, 88 were men and 94 of the actors were white. “look” – also remain largely white and male. and make sure there are more to follow. See movies Just 12 female characters made the list. (14 female What’s a girl to do? As a writer and actor myself, I that showcase female leads with three-dimensional actors were listed; two women voiced E.T.) All were am trying to resist shaking my head in discourage- strengths and flaws, and keep your eyes sharp for im- white. None of the characters were over 50, and most ment and to view this as a challenge instead. As our bedded stereotypes like sassy black woman or manic were younger than 35. Half fell in the bottom quarter generation of artists enters the workforce seeking pixie dream girl. Support films that choose not to of the list. niches of our own, we may have found a few in lists cast white actors as non-white characters (ex: not Of the male characters, only six were non-white like these. And with ND’s involvement in the arts – Rooney Mara as Tiger Lily in the upcoming “Pan”). (five portrayed by black actors and one by an Asian from the Film, Television and Theatre Department During awards season, find out who the directors actor). The majority were in their thirties or older, to ND’s Shakespeare Festival – many of us can begin and screenwriters are and become familiar with though there was a wide representation of younger right here. names like Kathryn Bigelow and Julie Taymor along men as well. Directors: find plays written by women and peo- with the Nolans and Tarantinos. I naturally question a list that places “Fight Club’s” ple of color, starring women and people of color. Be an informed audience and let your money tell Tyler Durden over icons like Darth Vader, Don Consider gender and colorblind casting. Hollywood and Broadway what you value. For those Corleone and the Joker, but the message is clear: Actors: pick monologues that showcase you as a of us privileged enough to not encounter double When we think of the performances and characters performer, not you as a “look” or a stereotype. standards every day, the first step to making a differ- that have become cultural touchstones, we do not Writers: consider whether your leads really need to ence is acknowledging it. think of women and we rarely think of minorities, be men, or young or Caucasian. Yes, we need to “hon- but not because we are all misogynist racists and or the story,” but we also need to admit that “the sto- Jennifer Vosters is a senior living in Le Mans Hall. She certainly not because there is not a deep pool of ry” is informed by those who write it and, therefore, is an English major with minors in theatre and Italian. non-white-male talent. Empire’s list does not show by the subtle prejudices and predispositions that lurk She can be reached at [email protected] a failed grading scale so much as a greater systemic in our instincts and thoughts. Not that these make us The views expressed in this column are those of the failure: the persistent imbalance of representation bad or racist or sexist, but they arise from some bad author and not necessarily those of The Observer.

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Letter to the editor Combat alcohol abuse to stop sexual assault

At the end of the school year, we received an quite an extensive list to be sure, but where is sexual violence. email message from Vice President for Student the improvement? Of course these initiatives are not wrong in Affairs Erin Hoffmann Harding, delivering her If anything, I would say the sexual assault situ - and of themselves, but in the current situa - State of the Campus address concerning sexual ation on campus is becoming more severe with tion, it is putting the cart before the horse. We assault. each year, culminating in a grand total of 15 are hypocrites for uplifting respect and dignity Every Notre Dame student has received multi - sexual assault reports in 2013, according to the while also complying with the campus culture of ple emails like this one, from the mandatory re - University’s 2014 Clery Act statistics. drunkenness. porting emails sent out by Notre Dame Security I believe we are missing the core issue by a If we seriously want to combat the ongoing is - Police (NDSP), to messages from student gov - long shot. To me, it would seem obvious that sue of sexual assault on this college campus, we ernment, to post-incident prayer services at the issue we really need to talk about is alcohol need to do a major reality check and realize that the grotto. Everyone can agree on the troubling abuse. Notre Dame has become a campus of two-faced prevalence of sexual assault on our campus. But It is no secret that alcohol is involved in al - drunks. We need to decide as a community that the question then becomes, what are we doing most every Notre Dame case of sexual assault. our culture of alcohol abuse is intolerable, and about it? Our campus is a swampland of alcohol. Yet, our only then can we expect to start seeing positive In my past four years as a Notre Dame stu - self-deceptive culture seeks to throw this un - change. dent, some examples of things we have done der the rug and point the spotlight elsewhere. to combat sexual assault on campus are prayer Getting everyone all hyped up about campaign - services, lectures, active bystander intervention ing against sexual violence and engaging in John Sontag training, petition signing and a variety of other superfluous talk, I think, is a perfect plan to un - graduate student awareness-raising initiatives. This seems like dermine any real progress towards eliminating Aug. 26 8 Te h obSERver | thursday, august 27, 2015 | ndsmcobserver.com

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By KELLY McGARRY distinctive raps are never lost in the school rap sound, but is also explored The “Meth Lab” mixtape does an Scene Writer mix. His gravelly voice is accompa- in different forms. In “Soundcheck,” excellent job of showcasing Method nied by many less recognizable ones, aggressive guitar approaches the Man’s collaborators. He plays a We remember Method Man from in collaboration reminiscent of clas- rap-rock style that has become so nominal role in many of its tracks, his early days with the highly in- sic Wu-Tang tracks. “Meth heads,” as prominent in popular hip-hop. In and maintains his reputation for fluential rap collective Wu-Tang his fans are known, are craving the tracks like “What You Getting Into” avoiding solo work. Hopefully Clan, and later for his performance appearance of Redman, consider- heavy basslines and synthesizers the upcoming album will cen- on “The Wire.” After long antici- ing the long-standing collaboration also achieve a trap feel. Despite ter more on Method Man himself. pation, and almost a decade gap of the duo through the “Blackout!” progressive beats, Method Man up- since his last solo album, Meth has album series. Equally exciting is holds the superiority of old school Contact Kelly McGarry at finally released “The Meth Lab,” the return of original Wu-Tang rappers, saying the new ones “don’t [email protected] whose cover pictures blue crystal Clan members Raekwon, Inspectah really ride, they piggyback.” in a suspected allusion to “Breaking Deck and Masta Killa. Less famil- After an entire album of hard- Bad.” The album has experienced a iar names accompany the old ones, hitting lyric delivery and aggressive “The Meth Lab” hushed release but can be expected most notably Hanz On and Street beats, we come to an outro in which to permeate the current hip-hop Life, who appear in the majority of Method Man says “Crystal Meth is Method Man scene, attracting a new generation the album’s tracks. Chemistry be- comin’ real soon.” Throughout 2013 Label: Tommy Boy Entertainment of followers. tween the rappers is obvious by the Method Man worked on material for Above all, this album is a testa- seamless transition between verses. the album “Crystal Meth” and an- Tracks: Straight Gutta, Water, The Purple ment to Method Man’s adaptability. As collaboration and hardcore nounced that it would be released in Tape The beats are hot, the lyrics are nov- delivery remain constant, Method August 2014, precluded by the mix- If you like: Wu-Tang Clan, Redman el and above all the album includes Man’s style has evolved as much as tape “The Meth Lab.” The hint not fresh names with rhymes to match. his career, maintaining a distinc- only alleviates fans’ impatience, but This long-awaited solo album is tively high level of intensity which creates the perspective of “The Meth anything but, yet Method Man’s sometimes manifests in an old Lab” as a preview for what’s to come.

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Sports Authority MLB | Mariners 8; Athletics 2 Give NCAA Mariners beat Athletics athletes a voice behind Cruz’s bat

same conversation despite the Associated Press Cruz had an RBI single in the rotation and inserting left- Zach Klonsinski long-standing argument from first to score Ketel Marte and hander Roenis Elias begin- Sports Editor universities, the NCAA and SEATTLE — Felix Hernandez the two teamed up again for ning with Thursday’s series even state governments saying made just two mistakes in another run in the sixth off re- opener in Chicago against the We all have those moments college athletes are not part of eight strong innings, Nelson liever Pat Venditte. White Sox. But that might not in life when we come across the labor force of their respec- Cruz hit his AL-leading 39th The Mariners strung togeth- mean Nuno is completely out something that makes us tive universities really jumps homer and drove in three runs er five straight hits in the first, of the picture. Seattle also an- pause, makes us confused for out at me. and the Seattle Mariners beat beginning with Cruz, and got nounced its Sunday starter in a couple seconds. Something Yet what grabs even more of the Oakland Athletics 8-2 on RBI hits from Seth Smith, Mark Chicago is “TBA,” a spot that that’s not necessarily wrong my attention is how it seems Wednesday. Trumbo and Logan Morrison. was originally slated for strug- per se, but something that’s most of the country’s leader- Seattle closed out its brief It was the first time all season gling rookie Mike Montgomery. definitely not right. ship just keeps trying to add homestand with Hernandez Seattle batted through the TRAINER’S ROOM You look at this thing — another piece of duct tape to rebounding after getting lineup in one inning. O akland starter Felix whatever it is — and you just the situation. They are scared knocked around in his last start Kyle Seager added a solo Doubront is in line to make his can’t help but think there’s of the uncertainty and hard against the Chicago White Sox. homer in the eighth, snapping start Saturday against Oakland something terribly inefficient work overhauling an outdated Hernandez (15-8) allowed a 0-for-14 drought. after leaving Monday’s game or restrictive about it. But you and oppressive system. So in- a homer to Billy Burns on the Hernandez had lost his with a right foot contusion. also notice that in order to stead they hide, deny and fur- first pitch of the game and a previous two decisions while Doubront had X-rays that came replace this thing, you’ll basi- ther complicate the system. solo homer to Brett Lawrie on giving up 14 earned runs and back negative. cally have to completely take it In fact, Michigan’s state leg- the first pitch of the seventh in- 21 hits in losing to the Red UX P NE T apart, rework, rethink or even islature passed a law back in ning. Oakland’s only other hit Sox and White Sox. Between Athletics: After an off day, start from scratch and build it December that preemptively off Hernandez was a soft single Burns’ leadoff homer — just the A’s open up a series in over again, which will call for banned student-athletes at the from Billy Butler in the fifth. the third Hernandez has al- Arizona with Sonny Gray (12- a lot of effort, creative think- state’s public universities from Hernandez struck out seven, lowed in his career — and 5) on the mound. Gray leads ing and money. So you have being able to unionize. walked one and became the Butler’s single in the fifth, the the AL with a 2.10 ERA. to weigh those costs with the Michigan House Bill 6074 second AL pitcher to reach 15 only Oakland batter to reach Mariners: Elias makes his costs of just working with this states “a student participating wins. base was Eric Sogard, who first start in the majors since thing as it is. At a certain point in intercollegiate athletics on Cruz’s homer came in the was hit by a pitch in the third. July 2 as the Mariners open though, the thing just needs behalf of a public university eighth, but it was an early of- Hernandez retired 12 of 13 a road trip against the White to go. in this state … is not a public fensive outburst that backed batters and matched his vic- Sox. Elias (4-6) lost three Like a piece of dorm furni- employee entitled to represen- Hernandez. Seattle sent 10 bat- tory total from last year. of four decisions with the ture held together with gener- tation or collective bargaining ters to the plate in the first and ROTATION SWITCH Mariners in June and early ous amounts of duct tape. Or rights under this act.” That’s scored four times that inning Seattle is bumping Vidal July before being sent back to whatever it is that’s on top of right. There’s literally a part of off Chris Bassitt (1-6). Nuno from his spot in the Triple-A Tacoma. Donald Trump’s head. a law on the books in Michigan Or our current college foot- for the singular reason of say- MLB | Astros 6; Yankees 2 ball system. ing student-athletes cannot Even before former be considered university em- Northwestern quarterback ployees. Ohio also included a Kain Colter and some of his similar resolution in a budget Astros surpass last year’s teammates first raised the is- package. sue of unionizing in college Eventually the tape roll is athletics, something hasn’t going to run out, though. And win total, beat Yankees seemed right with players who it’s going to be sooner rather bring in millions of dollars to than later. Associated Press his first year with Houston. of seven, a slide that’s cost their school having little direct Colter likened the NLRB’s “We’re not on an island out them first place in the AL say in, well, anything. decision to punting the issue NEW YORK — A green la- there. We could see it.” East. The Astros kept them On Aug. 17, the national away from them, which seems ser beam bounced around a Still, did he expect such a skidding. branch of the National Labor fair to me. None of the major fog-filled clubhouse. Music dramatic turnaround? “They pitch very well, good Relations Board (NLRB) dis- players in this situation be- blared from all corners of the “Maybe not this quick,” he defense and they hit the ball missed a unionization request sides the actual players have darkened room. It’s a post- said. out of the ballpark. That’s a by Northwestern football play- had the initiative to take on game party that’s becoming Houston also managed pretty good combination,” ers. The ruling overturned that the work of doing something commonplace with these to win a road series for the Yankees manager Joe Girardi of regional NLRB director Peter about it, either flat out deny- Houston Astros. first time since mid-June at said. “And they can steal Sung Ohr in March 2014, which ing the problem or seeking Evan Gattis hit two home Colorado, taking two of three bases.” had originally allowed play- quick fixes (removing some runs, Collin McHugh ex- at Yankee Stadium. “They got the best of us,” he ers on Northwestern’s football food restraints, à la Shabazz celled once again and the “We see what we’ve done said. team to form a union. Napier). Luckily, the former’s Astros exceeded last season’s and haven’t done,” McHugh Gattis sliced an opposite- Interestingly enough though, voices have diminished the win total, beating the New said. “It’s always there.” field shot to right in the sec- the NLRB’s ruling didn’t fo- more we’ve talked about this as York Yankees 6-2 Wednesday. Following four seasons ond inning and launched a cus on whether or not college a country. The AL West leaders im- in which they averaged 104 long drive into the left field athletes — particularly those It’s time for more than talk, proved to 71-57, a year after losses, the Astros now lead seats in the eighth. His third in the big money sports like however. The players them- going 70-92. With almost the majors in home runs and homer in two days gave him football and men’s basket- selves tried and they’ve found six weeks left on the sched- have the best ERA and most 22 this year and boosted the ball — were employees of the themselves at a dead end, so ule, the Astros already have stolen bases in the AL. Astros’ total to 174. university (it actually even now this action must come achieved their best season “We have a lot of strengths,” Pineda (9-8) for the second appeared to concede the play- from the NCAA and the univer- since 2010. manager A.J. Hinch said. “We time this year and has al- ers had a strong case on this sities themselves. A little pres- “You could tell the pieces can do a lot of damage.” lowed just seven runs in his point). The board instead sure from the fans wouldn’t were here,” said Gattis, in The Yankees have lost five last five starts. said allowing private school hurt either, though. football players to union- I’m not saying college ath- The Observer accepts classifieds every business day from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Notre Dame office, ize would not have the effect letes need to paid millions. I’m 024 South Dining Hall. Deadline for next-day classifieds is 3 p.m. All classifieds must be prepaid. The of “promot[ing] uniformity just saying we need to fix an charge is 5 cents per character per day, including all spaces. The Observer reserves the right to edit all classifieds for content without issuing refunds. and stability” in labor rela- outdated system. tions “due to the nature and We need to give them a voice. structure of NCAA Division I For Sale Lost in the sky, clouds roll by and falling, gives new meaning to it all, if Football Subdivision.” Contact Zach Klonsinski at I rolll with them. 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MLb | Pirates 7; Marlins 2 SMC Golf Pirates, McCutchen best SMC to open year Marlins in Miami in South Bend

Associated Press St. Louis (80-45) in the NL a three-run home run, his By MICHAEL IVEY an unfamiliar course to most Central race. 20th. Sports Writer of my players, but we have a MIA I — Andrew McCutchen Miami’s Chris Narveson (1- McCutchen is 6 for 13 with practice round planned on homered and drove in four runs 1) struggled in his first start three doubles, a home run, Saint Mary’s opens its Thursday out there. to help the Pittsburgh Pirates since April 15, 2012, while with and six RBIs in the first three 2015 season at the Cross “We will use that practice to a 7-2 victory over the Miami Milwaukee. He allowed seven games of the series. Town Rivalry on Friday and to get familiar with the hole Marlins on Wednesday night. runs and eight hits in 3 2-3 Neil Walker’s double start- Saturday in South Bend. layouts, the greens and the Jeff Locke (7-8) pitched seven innings. ed the scoring in the second. The weekend marks length.” innings, allowing two runs and Martin Prado homered for the Chris Stewart and Starling the first-ever Cross Town In addition to practicing five hits for the Pirates, who Marlins. Marte each had RBI singles Rivalry. The two-day tour- on an unfamiliar course, have won four of five. McCutchen hit an RBI double before McCutchen’s blast to nament puts the Belles up the Belles will need to pre- Pittsburgh (76-49) remains in the first inning and helped left field as theP irates sent 10 against two local rivals, pare for a rain-filled week- four games behind first-place spark a six-run second with batters to the plate. Bethel College and Holy end. Despite the weekend’s Pirates third baseman Cross College. The Belles inclement weather forecast, Paid Advertisement Aramis Ramirez made an will host the first round at Moore said her team is al- impressive diving stop to- Knollwood Country Club, ways ready for uncontrol- ward the foul line and threw while Saturday’s round lable weather while on the from his knees to rob Miguel will be played at Elbel Golf course. Rojas of a base hit in the Course. “Golf is an outside sport eighth inning. The Belles are led by just so we are always playing in Miami relievers Erik five upperclassmen. Seniors the elements,” Moore said. Cordier and Scott McGough Sammie Averill and Katie “Our team is ready to play combined to pitch 5 1-3 Zielinski, along with juniors in whatever weather condi- scoreless innings allowing Courtney Carlson, Rachel tion or course condition that one hit. Kim and Ali Mahoney, will may be. The weather will be UX P NE T help ease their young team a condition that every player P irates: RHP Gerrit Cole into tournament play this will have to deal with, so ev- (14-7, 2.49 ERA) will start weekend. eryone will be in the same Thursday’s series finale. Cole Belles head coach Kim boat. The weather is un- will be looking to win his Moore is giving her under- controllable so we can only first game since July 26 vs. classmen a shot right away. worry about and work on the Washington. Moore said sophomores things we can control.” Lydia Lorenc and Kaitlyn The Cross Town Rivalry Paid Advertisement Cartone and freshman Taylor also marks the season- Kehoe have been named to opener for the Belles’ com- the Belles’ starting lineup for petition. Like Saint Mary’s, the event. Bethel College and Holy “I’m really looking for Cross College boast young some good things out of Ali rosters, and Moore said Manoney, Kaitlyn Cartone, the event will be a fun way Taylor Kehoe, Courtney for the teams to get an ear- Carlson and Lydia Lorenc ly look at their hometown — our Top 5 for this event,” competitors. Moore said. “We are really ”I know that Bethel is looking forward to getting bringing in a lot of young tal- our first event under our ent so they should be com- belt and to get this season petitive,” she said. “Holy started.” Cross is a young team and I’m The Belles will start their unfamiliar with their roster, season in their own back- but I can guarantee that their yard, and though the neigh- head coach, TJ Mannen, will boring teams will not have have them playing their best. to travel far, they will have This is a fun, competitive to adjust their respective event against some of the games to the tournament’s area institutions. It is a great two courses. Moore said way for me as a coach to get she’s not concerned about an early look at the players the Belles switching courses on this year’s team in a com- half-way through the event. petitive atmosphere. I’m re- “The layout will be dif- ally looking forward to it. It ferent both days, but the should be a lot of fun.” first day we should have a Friday’s tee time is set for 2 bit of an advantage being p.m., and round two is sched- that Knollwood is our home uled for Saturday at noon. course this year,” Moore said. “We play Elbel on Contact Michael Ivey at Saturday and that is a bit of [email protected]

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each of the first two games. Griffin Freshman forward Natalie Cotuedn in from page 16 Jacobs, who was ranked No. 3 in the country at 2015. her position coming out Of course, among the vet- of high school, has been a erans leading the charge welcome addition as well, are senior defenders and starting against Toledo captains Katie Naughton and Valparaiso and scoring and Cari Roccaro. But they once. make the most impact on Still, the current offense the other end of the field in is altogether unproven. front of junior goalkeeper Fortunately, Notre Dame Kaela Little. has some time until its first It will be the newer weap- real test against a ranked ons on offense, however, opponent, which is a Sept. who will need to step up if 19 matchup at Clemson. The the team is going to live up Irish will have to work to to its top-10 ranking and mesh on offense to compete potentially improve on last with the best of the best in season’s meager offensive the ACC. production. Injuries sidelined junior Contact Renee Griffin at midfielder Sandra Yu for her [email protected] first two seasons at Notre The views expressed in this Dame, but she has already column are those of the author made her healthy presence and not necessarily those of The known with one goal in Observer.

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the cornerbacks have re- Football mained friendly, there is still Cotuedn in from page 16 an element of competition, he said. last spring, taught Butler “We’re always pushing each how to watch film and pick other. It’s fun,” Butler said. up subtle indicators. “They love it when I make “I’m not just sitting there plays, I love it when they blindly watching games but make plays, and we’re really paying attention to the de- just getting at it together.” tails,” Butler said. “What are There was no exact mo- the receivers doing? Are they ment in time when Butler getting heavy in their stanc- realized he had vastly im- es before certain plays? Are proved this fall, he said. But they fixing their gloves?” all the same, he now sees a And not only has Butler difference in himself. changed the way he watches “I just feel a lot more con- film, he now does it far more fident in myself and in my often. Last year, he said, he play,” Butler said. “I have a did “just enough” to get by, lot more confidence from my and only with his coaches. teammates, everyone’s been Now, he studies on his own telling me good things. I just and picks out things he can feel as though I’ve matured.” bring to practice. That maturation process “You really have to detail has taught Butler several les- your work with everything,” sons, he said. Among them, he said. “Just go out every he feels the need to “value day and have one thing in every snap, every rep,” that mind that you need to get he can get. better at.” Most importantly, how- On the practice field, ever, he has bought in to a Butler still follows the exam- team-first mentality that has ple of another experienced changed his perspective on cornerback. Russell’s return the struggles of last season. has challenged everyone in “Being able to get an op- the unit to be better. portunity for myself was fun, “He’s one of those guys that but not succeeding for my when you’re around him, teammates was really disap- you want to do so much bet- pointing for myself,” Butler ter. You want to do the extra said. “I just had to take a look stuff, you want to do the ex- within to see what I could do tra reps, you want to match more for these guys, because his intensity,” Butler said. I never want to let them “It’s not easy, but that’s the down. fun part, seeing how much “There’s nothing I wouldn’t ERIN RICE | The Observer you can do.” do to make these guys Junior cornerback Devin Butler defends junior receiver Corey Robinson during the Blue-Gold Game at Russell is not the only mo- successful.” LaBar Practice Complex on April 18. Butler started two games for the Irish last season. tivator for Butler. He has plenty of challengers for his Contact Greg Hadley at Paid Advertisement spot at No. 3, and while all [email protected]

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By GREG HADLEY the corners, we would not Editor-in-Chief have thought he’d be our third corner,” Kelly said. “He Brian Kelly sounds ready plays with so much more to name Devin Butler as confidence. Speed. He’s a Notre Dame’s No. 3 corner- different player than he was back. But the junior isn’t last year.” patting himself on the back Butler appeared in ev- just yet. ery game of the 2014 sea- “It’s still not sewn up,” son, starting twice to fill in Butler said Monday. “You for injuries. He grabbed his still got to go out and work first career interception and hard. I’ve got very talented broke up the second most guys behind me. We’re just passes on the team. so deep at the corner po- But he wasn’t happy. sition, so every day it’s a Mistakes stuck in his head. challenge.” Losses frustrated him. By Butler’s caution is hardly his own admission, he need- surprising. Entering train- ed to mature. ing camp this month, nei- “It was definitely one of ther the Irish head coach nor those times when you think observers expected him to about all the things you be so far ahead of his com- could have done different- petition. Freshmen Shaun ly,” Butler said. “Now I’m Crawford, Nick Watkins and just thankful that I had the Nick Coleman all showed opportunity.” potential, and with KeiVarae Since then, Butler said, he Russell returning from sus- has grown and developed pension, Butler appeared to into a veteran. Now an up- be the odd man out. perclassman in a secondary Crawford went down full of young talent, he wants with a torn ACL on Aug. 19, to mentor the freshmen the but even if he had stayed same way older players guid- healthy, Butler had such a ed him. EMILY MCCONVILLE | The Observer strong camp even Kelly ad- Cody Riggs, who graduated Junior cornerback Devin Butler makes a tackle in Notre Dame’s 30-14 victory against Purdue on Sept. 13 mitted his surprise. at Lucas Oil Stadium. Butler had four tackles and an interception in the game. “If we were handicapping see FOOTBALL PAGE 14 nd women’s soccer Without top scorers, Irish offense rolls on

game last season, and 13 Renee Griffin of the team’s scores came Sports Writer from the combined efforts of now-graduated forward No. 7 Notre Dame scored Lauren Bohaboy and now- nine goals in the first two Trojan midfielder Morgan games of its season last Andrews. weekend, good for 10th in Notre Dame’s defense is the nation. But this early solid, and a major reason in the season, the question why the team made it to the remains: Can the Irish sus- third round of last year’s tain that production when NCAA tournament, but it things get tougher? won’t be enough to shut out It’s always good to domi- elite ACC opponents such as nate the opponents you’re No. 1 Florida State and No. 2 expected to dominate — a Virginia. feat Notre Dame football And so this task of putting fans know is easier said points on the board falls to than done — but once the a mix of veterans and fresh ACC calendar gets under- faces. way, the Irish offense will Five upperclassmen face defenses far more found the back of the net staunch than Toledo and last weekend, including the Valparaiso brought. fourth and fifth-leading The Irish head into the scorers from last year, se- Notre Dame Invitational nior forward Anna Maria this weekend, where they Gilbertson and junior for- will face Santa Clara and ward Kaleigh Olmsted. Portland. In the same tour- Sophomore midfielder nament last year, the then- Taylor Klawunder, mean- No. 11 Irish suffered two while, has managed to equal momentum-killing home her two-goal tally from her losses to Texas Tech and first year of collegiate play USC. in just the two games of EMILY MCCONVILLE | The Observer The Irish attack aver- Sophomore midfielder Taylor Klawunder dribbles upfield in Notre Dame’s 2-1 loss toTexas Tech on Aug. 29 aged a mere 1.64 goals per see GRIFFIN PAGE 12 at Alumni Stadium. Klawunder has two goals in two games this season.