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V olume 49, Issue 7 | tuesday, september 1, 2015 | ndsmcobserver.com Committee suggests factory pilot program Chinese manufacturers could once again produce Notre Dame-licensed products

By KATIE GALIOTO As a result of the task force’s recom- making do in other countries, [our N ews Writer mendations, in 2001 the University manufacturers] were very eager for released a list of 11 countries, in- us to consider China.” F or the first time since 2001, cluding China, in which manu- He said Verité designed a set of products licensed by Notre Dame facturers were prohibited from criteria with which it would as- may soon bear the label “Made in producing Notre Dame-licensed sess six Chinese factories based China.” The University’s Worker products. upon workers’ rights to freedom Participation Committee an- In 2013, Affleck-Graves ap- of participation. Verité then puts nounced its official recommenda- pointed a committee to review the factories into subcategories tion to conduct two one-year pilot Notre Dame’s Licensing Code of based upon their levels of worker programs in Chinese manufac- Conducts due to an increasing fre- participation. turing factories at a public forum quency of interactions between the The assessment concluded two Monday. University and China, according of the six factories met the stan- University Executive Vice to the website of the Office of the dards that the University would President John Affleck-Graves, Executive Vice President. require for it to allow for produc- a member of the Worker The committee chose Verité, a tion, and some committee mem- Participation Committee, said the non-profit organization, as its part- bers visited the Chinese factories to committee formulated its set of ner during the process of assessing meet with the workers and manag- recommendations after two years worker participation in Chinese ers after receiving Verité’s assess- of research and deliberation. factories, Affleck-Graves said. ment, he said. According to the website of “We chose China because it was “We like the Verité process,” he the Office of the Executive Vice a country that we didn’t produce in said. “We like the people at Verité. President, University President at the moment, and it was a country But we felt it was important that we Emeritus Fr. Edward “Monk” where we could get some coopera- also visit the factories so we could ANNMARIE SOLLER | The Observer Malloy appointed a Task Force on tion from some of our manufactur- Executive Vice President John Affleck-Graves speaks during a previous Anti-Sweatshop Initiatives in 1999. ers,” he said. “Although they were see FORUM PAGE 3 forum at McKenna Auditorium on Jan. 26. A uthor duo holds reading SMC alumna

By MARGARET HYNDS and discusses BECKI JEREN News Editor and News Writer A uthor Alan Guebert and his political career daughter Mary Grace Foxwell, who graduated from Saint Mary’s in 2007, spoke in Rice Commons on Monday about their recently released memoir, “The Land of Milk and Uncle Honey.” The book is a collection of mem- ories gathered from Guebert’s sto- ries and reflections written for his weekly “Farm and Food File” col- umn, which has run in the South CAITLYN JORDAN | The Observer Bend Tribune and 70 other news- Mary Grace Foxwell discusses her recently published memoir at the Rice Commons at Saint Mary’s on Monday. papers for more than 20 years, Foxwell said in an interview with about the political demographic environment, in particular farms The Observer last week. of the farming community in the that produce our food. Of his daughter, who co-wrote United States today, Guebert took “This is the stuff we eat, this the memoir with him, Guebert the opportunity to share some of is the stuff we breathe,” he said BECKI JEREN | The Observer said, “[The book] wouldn’t have his opinions on current policy is- of farm produce, continuing SMC alumna London Lamar describes the path her career in political science has taken at the Rice Commons at Saint Mary’s on Monday. happened without her. … She sues affecting agriculture. on to express concern over the got the education here [at Saint “No socioeconomic group is increasing use of pesticides in By MARTHA REILLY Lamar, who graduated from Mary’s] that I wish I got.” more defined than farmers,” he commercial farming as well N ews Writer the College in 2013 and cur- At the event, he recounted said. Guebert continued on to as the inclusion of genetically- rently serves as president of the stories from his life growing up say the group overall falls with- modified organisms (GMOs) in S aint Mary’s graduate London Tennessee Young Democrats, said on his family farm, and also an- in the policy preferences of the American food. Lamar returned to campus she recognizes the importance of swered questions about farming Republican Party. Guebert went on to compare Monday, and discussed the ben- remaining true to her passions. in the U.S. and the trajectory of Citing excessive waste, among European food culture with efits of her political science degree “I’ve always been involved in agriculture. other issues, Guebert stressed and encouraged students to make In his response to a question the importance of preserving the see READING PAGE 3 the most of their time in college. see ALUMNA PAGE 3

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Have a question you want answered? Question of the Day: Email [email protected] Australian rugby team trains at Notre Dame ndsmcobserver.com What is your favorite game day tradition? By MEGAN VALLEY rugby teams attended Monday Saturday, which unfortunately Howley is from Australia and coaches. The Australian staff is P .O. Box 779, Notre Dame, IN 46556 N ews Writer night’s practice with their coaches. is at the same time as the Texas Kevin Ricks, associate athletic considered to be one of the most 024 South Dining Hall, Notre Dame, IN 46556 Sophomore Rachael Shey, a mem- game,” Preising said. “It’s going to trainer, said Howley was part of advanced in the world in terms Editor-in-Chief Haley Rosenbach Nick Rajewski The Australian national rug- ber of the women’s club rugby be a big test for the U.S., definitely.” why the Wallabies got into contact of sports science, and they will be Greg Hadley Managing Editor Business Manager junior junior by union team, nicknamed the team, said although the practice This will only be the fourth with Notre Dame. working with Irish strength and Jack Rooney Alex Jirschele Cavanaugh Hall Zahm House Asst. Managing Editor: mary Green Wallabies, arrived in South Bend was optional for Notre Dame play- time the Wallabies have played in “They were scheduled to play in conditioning coaches, athletic Asst. Managing Editor: wei Lin “The romanitc candlelight “Tailgating.” on Saturday and will be training ers, watching with her coach was a the U.S. and the first time they’ve Chicago and were already look- trainers and nutritionists. News Editor: Margaret Hynds dinner at South Dining Hall.” on campus through Thursday. beneficial learning experience. played the Eagles in nearly 40 ing for a place nearby to practice After the Wallabies play in Viewpoint Editor: Tabitha Ricketts Sports Editor: Zach Klonsinski The squad, which is currently “Our coach is here for the prac- years. Preising says the team will and train before the match,” Ricks Chicago, the squad will return to Scene Editor: Erin McAuliffe ranked third in the world, be- tice. He’s here to network and not practice on Notre Dame’s said. Notre Dame for more training be- Saint Mary’s Editor: haleigh Ehmsen Photo Editor: Zach Llorens hind New Zealand and Ireland, teach us what they’re doing,” she Stinson Rugby Field but instead on While Notre Dame players will fore going off to London on Sept. Graphics Editor: Erin Rice will then travel to Chicago for a said. the field nearS tepan Center. probably not have the opportu- 13 to compete in the 2015 Rugby Online Editor: Michael Yu Jared Lee Sophie Brahos Advertising Manager: Elaine Yu test match at Soldier Field against Senior Andy Preising, captain “They’re not actually going to be nity to interact much with the World Cup. Their first game is Ad Design Manager: Jasmine Park junior sophomore Controller: Cristina Gutierrez Zahm House Breen-Phillips Hall the 16th-ranked USA Eagles on and president of the men’s club playing much on our field because Wallabies, Ricks said the Irish ath- Sept. 23 against Fiji. Saturday night. rugby team, said Saturday’s game it’s turf and Soldier Field is grass,” letic staff are expected to interact Office Manager & General Info “Trumpets in the Dome.” “The band marching.” Members from both the Notre would be a test for the Eagles. he said. with the team’s support staff of Contact Megan Valley at P h: (574) 631-7471 Fax: (574) 631-6927 Dame men and women’s club “They’ve got a game on Director of Sports Science Matt therapists, doctors and strength [email protected] Advertising (574) 631-6900 [email protected] Editor-in-Chief high-quality food at expensive based off of feedback from a public factory that allows us to do a rigor- (574) 631-4542 [email protected] R eading Forum Katie Mackin Ryan O’Leary high-end stores such as Whole forum held in January, he said. ous assessment of that factory and Managing Editor Cn o tinued from page 1 Cn o tinued from page 1 (574) 631-4542 [email protected] sophomore sophomore Foods, the poor are left with “People asked how we can com- on the basis of that assessment to Assistant Managing Editors Breen-Phillips Hall Dillon Hall that of the U.S. In Europe, he options that are highly pro- get a sense of whether Verité’s as- pare these working conditions determine whether its appropriate (574) 631-4541 [email protected], [email protected] “The BP first game breakfast.” “Post-game nap and rally.” said, food and community are cessed and which possess less sessment correctly or adequately in China with other factories … or not to manufacture Notre Dame Business Office closely intertwined, and meals nutrients, he said. Guebert ar- reflected the views we would have and encouraged us to go to other logo material in that factory.” (574) 631-5313 present more of a family event gued that this contributes to of the conditions in those factories.” countries where we commonly do The committee hopes to provide News Desk (574) 631-5323 [email protected] than they do in the United the problem of health care in Affleck-Graves said the Workers production and use the same as- a model for other universities and Viewpoint Desk States. the U.S. Participation Committee recom- sessment tool,” Affleck-Graves said. companies to follow, he said. (574) 631-5303 [email protected] “You never hear the word Guebert stressed the im- mends conducting a year-long pilot He said the committee will also “One of Notre Dame’s missions is Sports Desk (574) 631-4543 [email protected] community, you never hear portance of movements to re- program in the two Chinese manu- use the pilot programs to broaden to be a source for good in the world,” Scene Desk the word family [about food in turn agriculture to a culture facturing plants that received good their assessment criteria to in- Affleck-Graves said. “There’s a huge (574) 631-4540 [email protected] the U.S.],” he said. of small-scale, family-owned assessments from Verité. The com- clude more issues than worker amount of manufacturing that goes Saint Mary’s Desk In addition to the differing farms instead farms owned panies would be reassessed regu- participation. on in China whether we like it or not. [email protected] cultures surrounding food, and operated by large corpo- larly over the year. The committee’s fourth recom- So we can stay out of it and we can Photo Desk (574) 631-8767 [email protected] Guebert also said that in the rations to improve the quality “This is to determine whether mendation is to continue to provide influence people by not being in it Systems & Web Administrators U.S. a disparity exists in the of food in the United States. workers’ rights have improved to regular opportunities to update the … but it doesn’t make any differ- (574) 631-8839 quality of food that members “I remain hopeful. … What the extent that factories meet and, community and listen to feedback ence to those people in China.” of different socioeconomic works? What we used to do.” more importantly, can sustain over while the pilot programs are imple- He said University President Fr. Policies The Observer is the independent, daily newspaper published classes consume. time and under review a standard mented, he said. John Jenkins reviewed the recom- in print and online by the students of the University of Notre “The rich eat well, the poor Contact Margaret Hynds at of performance acceptable to the The committee is exploring the mendations before Monday’s fo- Dame du Lac and Saint Mary’s College. Editorial content, eat poorly,” he said. [email protected] University ,” Affleck-Graves said. possibility of assessing all factories rum and said he is comfortable with including advertisements, is not governed by policies of the administration of either institution. The Observer reserves While those with means and Becki Jeren at The committee also offers three producing Notre Dame-licensed them. He will likely approve them the right to refuse advertisements based on content. can afford to shop for organic, [email protected] additional recommendations products, Affleck-Graves said. in the coming weeks, according to The news is reported as accurately and objectively as “We’re hoping to take this pilot pro- Affleck-Graves, after which the rec- possible. Unsigned editorials represent the opinion of the P aid Advertisement majority of the Editor-in-Chief, Managing Editor, Assistant gram and assist the feasibility of … ommendations can be enacted. Managing Editors and department editors. Commentaries, a factory centric policy,” Affleck- letters and columns present the views of the authors and not Graves said. “We have an instru- Contact Katie Galioto at necessarily those of The Observer. Viewpoint space is available to all readers. The free ment that we can take into any [email protected] expression of all opinions through letters is encouraged. Letters to the Editor must be signed and must include contact information. A lumna when she ran for the Tennessee Questions regarding Observer policies should be directed to Cn o tinued from page 1 Democratic Party State Executive Editor-in-Chief Greg Hadley. Committee in 2014, Lamar said. Post Office Information politics,” Lamar said. “I decided Although she did not win, she said The Observer (USPS 599 2-4000) is published Monday through Friday except during exam and vacation periods. to expand on my interests when the experience only strengthened A subscription to The Observer is $130 for one academic year; $75 for one semester. I came to Saint Mary’s. I wanted her desire to succeed. The Observer is published at: 024 South Dining Hall to see my personal platform be “It was really hard because I had Notre Dame, IN 46556-0779 Periodical postage paid at Notre Dame and additional mailing offices expanded.” to go out there and convince peo- POSTMASTER Send address corrections to: According to Lamar, students ple to vote for me against people The Observer P.O. Box 779 should view college as an oppor- who are way older,” she said. “In 024 South Dining hall Notre Dame, IN 46556-077 tunity to experiment with different a competitive workforce, you al- The Observer is a member of the Associated Press. CHRIS COLLINS | The Observer All reproduction rights are reserved. classes and interests. ways want to be number one. That As students start their second week of classes, junior Rosie Odhiambo works on homework on a bench outside Old College. She said “If you’re not sure where you experience empowered me. It cre- this spot marks her favorite place to study on campus thanks to its view of St. Mary’s Lake, one of the two lakes on campus. want to go in life, dabble here at ated a fire in me.” Saint Mary’s so that when you Lamar said her achievements jump out into the world, you have a would not be possible without the Today’s Staff more clear idea of where you want foundation she established while Want your event included here? to go,” Lamar said. “Then once you at Saint Mary’s, so she encouraged News Sports find out what you like, go into it students to work hard and become C atherine Owers Kit Loughran Email [email protected] with full force.” involved. Andrea Vale Renee Griffin The next Five days: Lamar said she attributes “I have crafted my path to lead- Nicole Caratas Manny De Jesus her success to her time at Saint ership based on the brand I started Graphics Scene Mary’s, as well as her semester in at Saint Mary’s,” she said. “I really E ric Richelsen M iko Malabute Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Washington, D.C., which provided want to stress how important tak- Photo Viewpoint A nnmarie Soller A ustin Taliaferro The Greek Crisis and Conversation with Changing Mindset Heaney, Place and Football vs. Texas her with the hands-on experience ing advantage of experiences is.” the Future of Europe Justice Sotomayor Hesburgh Center for Property Notre Dame Stadium necessary to stand out. She said she understands that Hesburgh Center for 7 p.m.-8:15 p.m. International Studies Hesburgh Library 7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. “I took advantage of a lot of the college is a busy time but encour- Corrections International Studies DeBartolo Performing 4 p.m.-5 p.m. 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Irish take on the opportunities I had here at Saint aged students to rise to the occa- 5 p.m.-6 p.m. Arts Center Lecture with Guatemalan Memorial lecture by Longhorns in the first Mary’s, which has really helped sion and always extend their best The Observer regards itself as A flash panel Public conversation ambassador Christopher Morash game of the season propel my career,” Lamar said. effort. a professional publication and “It’s really hard to get a job after “Put yourself out there to be strives for the highest standards Activities Night Workshop with Artist Artful Yoga Men’s Soccer vs. USF Changing American college. You have to be able to dis- better than the rest,” Lamar said. of journalism at all times. 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The hot summer is all but over, but rivaled by their poetically resonant it means to be pageant material or re- by proclaimed Lil Dicky fan Hannibal the heat from this summer’s album name, dropped their second album, fusing membership in the industry’s Buress and self-deprecating lyr- releases doesn’t have to end. Here are “Choose Your Weapon,” on May 1. good ol’ boys club. Yet, her criticism is ics delivered in a refreshing way. So some of the summer releases that you Released independently, the album not without empathy, as on standout go ahead and listen to “Classic Male may have missed. may have flown under some poten- “Dime Store Cowgirl,” in which she re- Pregame” (music video encouraged) tial fans’ radars; however, it managed assures fans that no matter how suc- while you’re getting ready this Friday By MIKO MALABUTE to reach Number 22 on ARIA Charts cessful she becomes, she’ll always call and watch the lyrics unfold IRL. S cene Editor and 127 on Billboard’s Hot 200 in the Golden, Texas home. This kind of deft United States within the month. The songwriting ensured that “Pageant By KATHY MINKO E ver since the “Straight Outta album’s mystical combination of Material” was an album that held up S cene Writer Compton” film was announced, peo- swanky neo-soul, complex worldly ar- as well at the beach on the Fourth of ple anxiously awaited the release of rangements and footwork-referencing July as it did while driving through the S ummer means sunshine. Sunshine N.W.A. and West Coast legend Dr. Dre’s production give its 69-minute runtime desert on a road trip in August. means boating, beaching and loung- latest project “Compton” to be re- a very focused sense of variety. Atop ing. Boating, beaching and lounging leased. Some people, like myself, even the album’s genre collage, lead singer By ERIN McAULIFFE mean country music. Despite a po- made the switch from Spotify to Apple and guitarist Nai Palm’s voice glides S cene Writer tential cringe from those of you read- Music just to hear it (the three-month like that of her jazz spiritual ancestry. ing this, people can certainly benefit free trial certainly didn’t hurt). I have In listening, it’s as if the band travelled A s a fellow intern and I scoured a from one solid, summery country al- to admit, after listening to “Chronic through time — carefully picking their lunch menu for the cheapest meal on bum. On April 28, Zac Brown Band 2001” and wondering for years what the favorite sounds from each decade — our break, she mentioned a song by Lil released “Jekyll + Hyde” — their most mythical “Detox” might have sounded and coalesced their findings into a Dicky called “$ave Dat Money” that eclectic album yet — featuring a mix- like, “Compton” was nothing like it. fast-moving composition all their own. “would totally work as our anthem” — ture of folk, rock, swing and modern But the project was absolutely a slow- I brushed it off as a reference to some dance beats. The band’s attempt at burner — there was an undeniable By MATT MUNHALL SNL skit or YouTube video. She failed pushing their own genre’s boundar- “new West coast” vibe throughout the S cene Writer to mention that the song featured ies flew vastly under the radar. While project, only further exemplified by Fetty Wap and Rich Homie Quan (fire) a few singles pushed their way onto Kendrick Lamar’s presence on seem- O ther than Carly Rae Jepsen’s and that Lil Dicky released an album the summer’s top hits, so many of the ingly every song. Old cohorts Ice Cube, “Emotion,” the album I kept return- on July 31, fittingly titled “Professional album’s songs do a great job encapsu- MC Ren, Eminem and Snoop Dogg ing to over and over again was Kacey Rapper.” The title track features Snoop lating island vibes and good feels. The are there too, and even affiliated west Musgraves’ “Pageant Material.” Over Dogg as Dave Burd’s (Lil Dicky’s) gate- album’s vast range of songs appeals to coasters like Xzibit grace the album the past few years, the country singer way into the rap business. He explains all sorts of tastes. The band’s duet with with a verse or two. Keeping an open has established herself not only as a his suburban background, “funny- Sara Bareilles — my favorite song on mind, it absolutely is worth a listen. deft chronicler of small-town America, type rap” and aspirations, improving the album — sweetly resembles one but one who challenges the expecta- his flow with each of Snoop’s rebut- of Tony Bennett’s or Frank Sinatra’s By MATT McMAHON tions that come with being “a girl who tals and gaining The Dogg’s, as well swing-music hits. All in all, Zac Brown S cene Writer grows up in the South.” Her lyrics turns as my own, ultimate mark of approval. Band’s very underrated album allots a consistently smart and incisive lens The album features hilarious phone readers the opportunity to relax and H iatus Kaiyote, an Australian quar- on the subject, whether she’s reject- conversations with his “overly con- reminisce over summer’s greatest tet whose unique sound may only be ing the constricting standards of what cerned Jewish parents,” an interlude moments.

By MIKO MALABUTE uncanny hacking abilities make him to launch a digital revolution that would many storylines to cover in such a lim- S cene Editor naturally predisposed to figure things essentially free society from all its digi- ited amount of time. In “Mr. Robot,” out for himself. This leads him to self- tal debt. the characters always seem to intersect F or the vast majority who have missed medicate his social anxiety, which However, as one can imagine with and build off of each other, which only out, now is the time (especially before means abusing morphine that he ob- Elliot’s tendency to self-medicate, things makes the central and peripheral plots classes go into full-swing) to binge- tains illegally from his neighbor. This are not always as they seem. The mem- so much more life-like and exponential- watch your new favorite show, “Mr. adds an interesting element to the sto- bers of fsociety might conceal alternate ly more interesting. Robot.” Premiering on USA Network, the rytelling: since everything is told from identities and motives, and enigmatic An important note is that the season show might not have had all the fanfare his point of view, it is not always easy characters are (literally) in constant finale was supposed to take place last of an AMC show — “Better Call Saul,” to discern and trust what the viewer is motion — one minute they›re talking to Wednesday, but in light of the awful “Fear the Walking Dead” — or premium watching — some of it may just be drug- Elliot, the next Elliot is talking to him- and tragic shooting that took place in shows on HBO — “Ballers” and “True induced hallucinations. self. It becomes increasingly difficult Virginia, USA Network demonstrated Detective.” What “Mr. Robot” lacked in Despite these drug-induced hazes, with every episode to discern if Elliot is exemplary sensitivity and decided to promotion, it repaid 10-fold in quality. Elliot proves himself more than capable simply losing his grip with reality or if push the finale to thisW ednesday. The show centers around Elliot of extraordinary feats. In the season pre- the entire world is moving around him Find the time to catch up on the show, Anderson: computer security engineer miere, he single-handedly saves Allsafe so fast that he just can’t keep up. and if you can, tune in on USA Network by day, hacker-vigilante by night. Elliot Security from a potential hack, which The characters are excellently devel- at 10 p.m. deals with social anxiety and regularly was planted by an anonymous hack- oped, which is a breath of fresh air when sees a psychiatrist, but his advanced ing group, “fsociety.” In a whirlwind of recalling a disappointing second sea- Contact Miko Malabute at knowledge of computer exploits and events, Elliot joins fsociety in an effort son of “True Detective” that had too [email protected]

ERIC RICHELSEN | The Observer 6 The observer | monday, september 1, 2015 | ndsmcobserver.com The observer | tuesday, september 1, 2015 | ndsmcobserver.com 7 Inside Column The ISIS crisis Magic at the sound of her name from which these refugees have emigrated. You see, that song is one of the reasons why I am here at Notre Dame. Back when Cell phone Stephen Raab France: ISIS affiliates have attacked France repeatedly, Scott Boyle I was making my college decision, I wanted to think Notre Dame wasn’t for me. L et’s Talk Smart from the bombing in Lyons to the recent attack in the The Sincere Seeker I was a hard-nosed kid; I doubted God. I figured I had a pretty good direction for Arras subway thwarted by off-duty Marines. French cities my life and it didn’t involve living in South Bend, Indiana. In my head, it made too overload ISIL . The Islamic State. ISIS. Daesh. Known by many such as Calais are also an important jumping-off point much sense not to come here. names, this violent extremist group has rampaged across for refugees attempting to reach Britain, with hundreds I started full-time work at Notre Dame at the beginning of August. And I have But I’d listen to that song, and for about five minutes at a time, I’d let the music the Middle East for more than a year since its separation repeatedly attempting to storm the Channel Tunnel. For to admit, those first weeks were a bit odd, especially in comparison to the times I into my heart. I’d think about this place and all the people who had been formed Christopher Collins from al-Qaeda. They’ve tortured and massacred prison- France, intervention is both a humanitarian and a secu- spent as a student. here. P hotography ers, smashed and looted historical sites and launched rity necessity. My time spent as an undergrad and as a graduate student was always filled with Most of all, I’d think about my dad, a 1976 graduate. In the way that Hesburgh campaigns of genocide against religious and ethnic Russia: The Syrian Civil War threatens the stability of visible activity and energy. Now, I found the paths (and campus itself) quieter, stood for Notre Dame to some people, my dad was Notre Dame to me. Whenever I B efore heading back to campus a couple minorities. Bashar al-Assad’s government, one of Russia’s last remain- save for the cacophonous cadence of hammers and drills, a tantalizing foretaste of heard “Here Come the Irish,” I couldn’t help but think of my dad. of weeks ago, my parents decided to take While local governments and militias have done their ing friends in the Middle East. In addition, the emergence the expanding campus, what will soon serve as Notre Dame’s physical foundation He’s never known “success,” if we judge success by fancy cars, lots of money or me out to breakfast on a Sunday afternoon. utmost to weaken ISIS, their efforts are disjointed and of an ISIS caliphate will doubtless embolden domestic for “making God known, loved and served” in the world. a high-ranking job. But his joy (like my mom’s) has always come through his chil- After sitting down I couldn’t help but no- suboptimal. The annihilation of ISIS will likely require a terrorists in Russian Chechnya, who seceded to create a Now, the echoes of construction no longer ring through deserted halls, echoes dren. I realized that what made him truly joyful was building and caring for his tice two others at the table beside mine. A sustained, external intervention by an organized, profes- short-lived Sharia state around the turn of the century. since muted by the joyful reunion of old friends and the meeting of new ones. family. Despite his own ups and downs, it was never too much for him to say “yes” young boy near the age of nine or 10 was sional military. Unlike the Second Iraq War, this opera- China: The ISIS expansion into Africa, including its Sounds of laughter and energy have permeated all ends of campus. And they have to us, to sacrifice in some way, if it meant our betterment or growth. enjoying a nice brunch with his iPad while tion cannot be a unilateral move by the United States and merger with Boko Haram, means that ISIS now threatens — I’m willing to bet —caught the attention of some of our smallest friends. Surely Beneath all my stubbornness, I guess I realized that I really wanted all that, too. a woman that appeared to be his grand- a handful of our allies; such an intervention would be Chinese investments across the continent. If China is no one is filled with as much joy and energy during this time as the campus squir- If Notre Dame had helped make him the man and the father I saw, it just might be mother silently sat there as a third wheel. viewed as a purely political maneuver. Instead, support to establish meaningful trade with Africa, it will have to rels. I’m sure even the first sounds of student life were enough to trigger their glee able to do something for me too. With headphones in and cartoons a go, must come from around the world, as ISIS is fighting a war eliminate the threat of terrorism. as they anticipated the months of fabulous feasting that lie ahead of them. And now, after close to eight years here, I have to say that my hunch was right. the child couldn’t be happier to ignore any against civilization itself. Obliterating ISIS from a military perspective is of course While I may not be able to match the energy level of the squirrels, returning to There was (and still is) “magic at the sound of her name.” My dad showed me that other form of life within his immediate The ideal vector to give this effort legitimacy is the only the first step. Winning a war is always gratifying, but work here has filled me with joy and energy, too. I am excited I will have the oppor- to ponder Notre Dame is to ponder the decision to stand up and place our will at proximity. United Nations. It would be impossible to draw the moral it is far more important to prevent the next war. The post- tunity to continue to share the fruits of my education. This is made even sweeter the service of another’s good. The look of indignation resting upon contrast more starkly — Al-Baghdadi and his cohorts on Cold War attitude of sending in soldiers and then looking because I am back in the place where it all began. I do not exaggerate. Here at Here at Notre Dame, we live and work under a tangible reminder of that good — the face of that kid’s grandmother pretty one side, and on the other, the entire population of the for the first opportunity to remove them (a sin commit- Notre Dame, I really think I learned how to live. the open hands of Mary on top of the Golden Dome. She is the one who placed not much sums up my attitude toward where world, united to oppose an ideology that has no place on a ted by both major parties) will result only in yet another In the months that followed my admission as an undergraduate student in the just her hands, but her mind and heart in total surrender to God’s designs for her our generation and future generations are civilized planet. ISIS’s defeat would not be at the hands of power vacuum to be filled by yet another extremist group. fall of 2007, I remember listening to the song “Here Come the Irish” over and over good. And her openness, allowed Christ — love itself — to become incarnate in the headed. Whether you’re on the streets, in one nation, but of all nations. This time, we need to be in for the long haul. It may take again. world. This year, wherever we are, may our hands be always open to receive God’s class, at a restaurant or out on the town, It’s true that it’s often difficult to marshal the UN’s re- decades, but we must build a stable Middle East for all There’s just something about that song that always got to me. It’s not just that great designs of good for us. people have their faces shoved in their sources for such interventions. However, this proposal time. I found the song catchy. It’s that the music evoked something in me, specifically phones. passes the traditional stumbling block of such resolutions Consider by way of analogy post-WWII Europe. After the lines, “There’s a magic in the sound of her name.” That song, like so many A 2012 and 2015 graduate of Notre Dame, Scott currently serves as the assistant It seems as if there are no boundaries in the past — the five “veto power” members of the UN rightfully intervening to eliminate the terror of Nazi things associated with Notre Dame, had an ethos, an ability to pull me out of my- director for Notre Dame Vision in the Institute for Church Life. He can be reached at or sense of rudeness when it comes to cell Security Council. Often, one or more of these nations feels Germany, American policymakers realized that quickly self. Somehow, when I was listening, I got the sense that I was being invited into [email protected]. phone use. I can’t even count the num- threatened by a UN resolution, and so scuppers it before drawing down our presence would leave Europe to fall a greater story. It was never completely rational; it moved me in a way I couldn’t The views expressed in this column are those of the author and not necessarily those ber of teens I’ve seen out on a date where it’s even begun. In the case of ISIS, however, no veto-pow- into communism. To check this, the Marshall Plan gave explain. of The Observer. both of them just sit there on their phones er country has its interests served through permitting ISIS billions in aid to the European nations, including former scrolling through Instagram or Facebook. to grow. Let’s analyze each member’s reasons to support Axis powers. Even today, the United States has around Letters to the editor It honestly makes me sick. such an action. 65,000 personnel stationed in Europe, and almost 50,000 I know I’m a millennial, too, and I often The United States of America: Almost a shoo-in. in Japan. As a result, these states have remained stable fall short on my preachings, but it appears America’s position as the foremost representative of and firmly capitalist. as if people are losing the art of simple Western culture and the primary supplier of aid to the The threat of ISIS demands a forceful response from the The conversation that never stops human-to-human interaction and conver- Iraqi government means that we have been in this fight international community. Military intervention by the sation. The act of just sitting down with since before we realized it. Combined with the first wave United Nations, followed by a program of extended eco- - change is a radical revolution in the heart of revolution, or it might just end up with a revolt. friends for an evening and talking about of direct attacks by ISIS on American soil, it is clear that nomic and security assistance, will stabilize the Middle The three sexual assaults on campus this week end are big news. We need to offer up the lives of every student on this campus, a revolution that My own reaction to Prof. O’Malley’s challenge is life or current events or whatever is be- we must take stronger action against our adversary. This East for good. the survivors and perpetrators in unceasing prayer starts cultivating a culture of love, maturity and that those sub-cultures are the key: sub-cultures coming more and more rare. People are so must be our last Iraq War. for healing. We need a conversation that never self-respect. cultivate us as athletes, academics, celebrators and self-absorbed about their alternate identi- The United Kingdom: The massive displacement of hu- Stephen Raab is a senior studying chemical stops. But most importantly, we need a conversa - To continue quoting Prof. O’Malley: “Culture ultimately as mature, loving adults. Shouldn’t that fication within their cell phones that they manity caused by the war across the Middle East has sent engineering. He resides in Alumni Hall and welcomes tion that never stops short of real change. needs to change and it needs to change fast. There include a healthy culture of parties that teaches us don’t take time to focus on their real selves thousands scrambling for the safety of Britain. The most discourse at [email protected] As Prof. Tim O’Malley challengingly points out are lives being ruined. And the culture at Notre to truly celebrate and to respect alcohol as a culi - and the real people around them. important step to resolving this crisis will be the elimina- The views expressed in this column are those of the in his Facebook posts this weekend, “ Intervention Dame, especially based on sociologically literature nary gift from the ancestors of every culture? Not only are many cell phone habits tion of its source through the stabilization of the countries author and not necessarily those of The Observer. is great. But to be frank, it’s not enough. There surrounding drinking, is fostering this…C ultural Yet my heart stops at my own thoughts. Such rude, but our generation is missing out are attitudes that have been cultivated relative to change begins through creation of sub-cultures, sub-cultures take time to spread across campus. on so many real-life experiences because dating culture, sexual activity and partying that which provide a sense of what is possible. I also Can I, or any of us, look a survivor in the eyes and Letters to the editor say, “Let’s change the culture, but not yet.”? of this behavior. No one can simply enjoy make intervention increasingly needed. Read think the University may need to seriously study the elimination of campus parties. It would be a night out with friends without sending ‘Premarital Sex in America.’” Thorough change, at this point, is not a carefully planned education on unpopular. But the time may have come.” Kyle McCaffery snapchat videos to all of their other friends consent or even the institution of the nationally- That would be a revolution. No parties on senior to prove they arS having fun. No one can C all for an end to laxity acclaimed Green Dot program. Real and thorough campus. No alcohol on campus. It would be a Aug. 30 go to a concert without their phones up in the air trying to videotape it the entire To say I am displeased would be an understatement, sexual vice. It instead consistently lets down its mem- time. No one can do anything, it seems, for which, my friends will tell you, I am well known. bers in an attempt to compete on a cultural standard without documenting it in some way. It’s The sexual assault of the daughters of Notre Dame not properly its own. just such a waste. Instead of living in the must end. Some have made much of the laxity of the This competition of laxity, which inspires grade Typical Monday morning story moment and enjoying that moment for enforcement of any sort of meaningful alcohol policy, inflation, bloated admissions and the coverups of what it is, so many people live through and I am in hearty agreement with them; the culture scandals, is rampant among the elite institutions of police cannot go into the dorms, they should be are going if you are not with them on a Friday or their screens out of some necessity to prove of alcohol abuse is astonishingly destructive. I know. I the United States. It is time to leave this competition. W y amh I not surprised to read the headline “Two Sexual Crimes Reported on Campus” in able to make sure that those who are outside at Saturday night. Ask them what time they will be to others that they are interesting. was an RA for two years. I saw it. Call for an end to the laxity which pervades our intel- today’s Observer newspaper? Every Friday and all hours of the night are escorted to their re - back. If they do not return by parietals, inform People tend to think that what’s most im- But I’d like to take this a step further. The laxity with lectual development but most importantly our spiri- Saturday night, the students are up and about spective dorms safely, reported to the rector and your RA and make sure she is around until who - portant is what others think about your life. I which we treat alcohol abuse as a community is part tual and moral development. Where is the strength way beyond midnight because they know that made sure they remain in the dorm all weekend. ever is not present is accounted for. Call your disagree. I say what’s most important is what and parcel of our laxity toward the development of of Fr. Ted Hesburgh who, facing a disruptive student they can spend Saturday and Sunday sleep- Secondly, because most of these assaults take friends on their cell phones if they are not in by you think about your life. If you need to prove human character, what Fr. Moreau might have called protest, offered the students a choice: disperse, or risk ing through the day. I know this because every place in the men’s dorms, is it possible for the parietals and tell them you are coming to get to yourself that you’re cool and interesting, the “education of the heart,” a phrase which is often expulsion. Friday and Saturday night from my residence rectors and RAs of all men’s dorms to be more them. the best way to do so is to put your phone reduced to merely teaching compassionate living. The We need to stand strong against this violence even if at Our Lady of Fatima House, I am woken up by proactive on the weekends and make sure all As a Notre Dame family we are failing these down and enjoy your life for what it is. virtues are much more than that, and Notre Dame has it means a worse academic reputation, even if it means students walking around the lake talking at the their residents are in their rooms with no visi - students when we let them go out each weekend s time to move Every moment is a blessing. Whether you completely failed in teaching and guiding her students we lose grant money, even if it means we do not con- top of their voices, most often after 2:30 am. tors? Where is the accountability of those who vulnerable to being assaulted. It i beyond prayer after the fact, to greater preven - waste that blessing on your phone or not is up into a life of virtue. tinue expanding. Even if it means losing our Division This raises a couple of questions: Why would are tasked with ensuring rules are followed? Where also is the accountability of students to tion, and put an end to the what is becoming to you. Perhaps we can blame this on the culture in gen- I status. anyone, young or old, freshman or senior, be outside at 2:30 am on any day of the week? And themselves and one another? predictable Monday morning stories of reported eral. Virtue is not in vogue, and yet all around people What are we willing to sacrifice so that our sisters secondly, where are the Notre Dame Security Thirdly, If the “boys” cannot police them - sexual assaults. Contact Christopher Collins at are calling for a stop to the vice of sexual assault. The are no longer threatened? Police officers? Shouldn’t they, knowing the pro - selves because of alcohol, maybe the women [email protected]. cognitive dissonance and “dissonance of the heart” clivity for students to be out and about on Friday should make greater effort in knowing the Fr. David Kashangaki The views expressed in the Inside Column are is resounding. Notre Dame is, as an institution which Nathaniel Gotcher and Saturday nights, be out trying to help keep whereabouts of their roommates, hall-mates Parochial Vicar those of the author and not necessarily those of claims a moral imperative and clear teaching, in a class of 2014 people where they are supposed to be? and dorm-mates are on Friday and Saturday St. Patrick’s Parish, South Bend The Observer. unique position to be consistent in its approach to Aug. 31 A couple of possible suggestions. Although the nights. 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Sports Authority nfl SMC Sports already have three games un- In addition to the excite- are set to play the Pilots away season. She has come back Cn o tinued from page 10 der their belt, the Belles have ment, Nuber also said he from the friendly confines of more confident this year and yet to take the field this sea- expects the Belles to be re- Angela Field. Nuber said his I think that will be one of her up to some of our confer- son. Belles head coach Ken lentless in their effort. team will be facing a tough biggest assets in reaching her NFL smothers ‘ Deflategate’ ruling to be ence schools. Olivet, Hope, Nuber said he is excited to fi- “Expectations are that we defense and quick-strike of- goals.” Calvin and Kalamazoo will nally have the opportunity to will compete for every ball fense, so they need to play a The overall schedule for all be there. It will be a great see his team in game action. and keep a big work rate for possession-based game in the Belles this fall will in- fans to boredom announced this week warmup going into our con- “I’m very excited for the 90 minutes,” Nuber said. order to come away with a clude up to 10 events if they ference play in September.” players to finally get on the ”Results will come if we can victory. qualify for NCAA Nationals. opportunities out there. Associated Press deflate footballs to gain an Berman said he’s putting field to compete,” Nuber said. be consistent.” “Their strength is their Following Tuesday’s event, Zach Klonsinski I still have the National edge in a 45-7 victory over the final touches on his S occer “I’m looking forward to see- Despite their record, the keeper and their center Saint Mary’s will race in the S ports Editor Hockey League, who was NEW YORK — NFL the Colts. The NFL Players decision. S aint Mary’s begins its sea- ing how our team battles on Pilots should pose a tough backs,” Nuber said. “They Alumnae Race at Bertrand with me all the way through Commissioner Roger Association has accused the “It won’t be today, but son Wednesday evening when game day. I have been very challenge to the Belles, Nuber will try and get the ball be- Park on Saturday. I t’s not you, National childhood, starting up here Goodell and New England league of handling the dis- hopefully tomorrow or the it takes on cross-town rival happy with training and the said. Saint Mary’s has lost to hind our backs quickly so we “We have a phenomenal Football League. It’s me. pretty quick. The Major Patriots quarterback Tom cipline unfairly for Brady, day after,” he said of a writ- Bethel at Morey Field at 7 p.m. energy they give, but it’s dif- Bethel each of the last two need to be organized in the group with a lot of young tal- Well, and maybe partly you. League Baseball races are Brady attended last-minute who has denied any role ten ruling. Berman said While the Pilots (1-2) ferent on game day.” seasons, and now the Belles back. We are going to look to ent,” said Bauters. “I’m ex- I don’t know. I just need heating up as we turn the settlement talks between in the scandal nicknamed previously that he hoped possess the ball and play our cited to see what they can some space right now. You’re page to September, too. the NFL and its players “Deflategate.” to rule by Friday, giving P aid Advertisement flanks as much as possible.” do this year. I’m also very smothering me. There’s even some newer union Monday before a Speaking at a hearing the Patriots enough time Kickoff between the Belles excited to have senior Allie I mean, I get it: it’s Week sports on the rise here that judge announced he would that lasted less than five to prepare for their Sept. 10 and Pilots is set for 7 p.m. Danhof back and healthy, as Three of the preseason, the rest of the world already decide the dispute over de- minutes, Berman noted season opener against the tomorrow evening at Morey she will make a big impact. I the regular season is right knows about, apparently. flated footballs with a rul- that senior executives from Pittsburgh Steelers. Field. think it is going to be a really around the corner, so of Your younger version and ing in a day or two. the league and the players Berman had ordered fun season.” course you get to talk about all his college friends still Everyone involved “tried union who had not attend- Goodell and Brady to at- Cross Country yourself all the time. get it, at least for the most quite hard” to reach a deal ed several previous settle- tend Monday’s hearing. S aint Mary’s opens its 2015 Volleyball The problem is, though, part. Even though some of in the controversy that has ment talks joined more Both arrived 90 minutes cross country slate Tuesday Tuesday is a big day for when don’t you talk about them have begun to turn hung over professional foot- than an hour of negotia- early to participate in talks with a Tri-Meet against Olivet Belles head coach Denise yourself? Or at least have into you too early, many ball since New England eas- tions Monday morning. in the judge’s robing room. and Albion. The Belles’ first Van De Walle, as she will your ever-present friends are still full of the passion, ily won the AFC title game in Giants president and co- Neither spoke inside or out- race of the season follows a be coaching in her first talk about you? spirit and excitement you’ve January, U.S. District Judge owner John Mara took part, side court. 2014 season that culminated match for the Belles against During the season, managed to stamp out of Richard Berman said in fed- as did free agent kicker Jay Berman has said a settle- in an 18th-place finish at the Manchester at 7 p.m. it’s fine — totally get it. me. eral court in Manhattan. Feely, Berman said. Feely ment would be “rational NCAA Great Lakes Regional. Though she has coached Although it’d still be nice I mean, we can still be However, Berman said: is a member of the union’s and logical” but also cited “Tuesday is going to be a in many debut matches if you’d tone it down some. friends. I’ll check in from “We did not reach a settle- executive committee and weaknesses in the way the really low-key race with only throughout her career, which Understandably, the play- time to time, especially ment. ... In some cases, it Mara is chairman of the NFL handling of the con- part of the team competing,” includes stops at Bowling offs and Super Bowl only around Thanksgiving, and doesn’t happen and this is NFL’s executive committee troversy. The judge has also said Saint Mary’s head coach Green and USA Volleyball, increase the noise, but you’d probably even come to your one of those cases.” that oversees labor matters. suggested that the league’s Jackie Bauters. “My primary she said her nerves are the think when the end of the Super Bowl party. I mean Absent a compromise, “For us it reinforces the finding was too vague, that goal is to get my first years same. season rolls around you all there’s food and more than Berman will have to ei- desire and the need for an Brady was generally aware out racing in their uniforms “I get nervous and excited would need to take a break just your friends there, so ther affirm or throw out independent arbitrator in that game balls were being for the first time and staying for every match,” said Van from each other. it’ll be fine. And, again, Goodell’s decision in July these matters of personal deflated. relaxed as we prepare for the De Walle. “I have had many, Yet alas. Once it’s over, there’s food. Plus when you to uphold a four-game conduct,” Feely said outside At a court hearing this competitive portion of our many years of home openers. you don’t wait a second to take a break, people usually suspension of Brady. The court. “But we understand month, Berman told the season. More than anything, Since it’s my first match as begin talking about next tell really great stories while NFL concluded the quar- Tom’s position and I think NFL there was precedent I hope the team has fun.” the head coach of the Belles year. You even moved your eating food, although even terback colluded with two the process will work itself for judges to toss out penal- In 2015, the Belles return I want to do well ... I want to big party to welcome all those haven’t been as good Patriots ball handlers to out.” ties issued by arbitrators. junior Brittany Beeler, who enjoy every minute of it.” the new guys a month later in recent years. Did I men- was voted the team’s Most As for the players, the so there’s less time in be- tion the food, too? Valuable Runner last season. Belles have fought adversity pga | the barclays tween it and your big annual I’ll admit we had a pretty Beeler’s sophomore season through the offseason with camping trip. good run. Many a Fall also included a spot on the the coaching change, and I can’t do this constant Sunday during my child- All-MIAA second team and Van De Walle said she is hap- “in my face stuff” anymore. hood was spent glued to the All-Regional honors at the py for them to settle in and You’ve gotten too egotistical television screen watching Day captures his fourth NCAA Great Lakes Regional. play volleyball. and narcissistic, preaching you, or listening to the radio “Brittany and I have dis- “We are on a journey to- how great you are — about for updates if we happened cussed her goals [this sea- gether,” Van De Walle said. how much everyone loves to be driving that day. PGA win at The Barclays son] and we’re on the same “We have been learning you, about how much better We’ve run our course for page,” said Bauters of Beeler. about each other the past you are than other leagues now, though. Maybe some Associated Press that at the moment. ankle an extra week of rest, “We want one more week- two weeks. It’s been a very out there — that I’ve got- day in the future you’ll Fresh off his first major ti- moved back to No. 1 when end of travel at the end of the short preseason with a lot of ten used to steeling myself have been humbled enough EDISON, N.J. — Jason tle at the PGA Championship, Spieth missed the cut at The change for them and me. against you, and now I just again to where I might enjoy Day, so poor as a kid that he Day used that frightening Barclays. That figured to be P aid Advertisement “With all that being said, can’t muster up the excite- watching you — when the shopped at a store where he blend of power and putting a two-man battle for the next I am looking forward to ment to care again. excitement has returned for stuffed as much used cloth- to bury another world-class month, except that now it’s a watching my team compete. Enough is enough. me. ing as he could into a bag field at The Barclays. He fin- three-man race. I want them to play hard and For the first time I can For now though, I bid thee for $5, is trying not to think ished off a sensational week- Day could go to No. 1 with a stay aggressive all the way remember, I’m really just adieu. about the potential of a $10 end at Plainfield Country victory at the Deutsche Bank through the match no mat- apathetic about the next few million bonus for winning Club with an 8-under 62, the Championship at the TPC ter what the score. I want to months. I no longer look for- Contact Zach Klonsinski at the FedEx Cup. That’s still lowest closing round by a Boston, which starts Friday. see hustle from start to fin- ward to the time we spend [email protected] four weeks away. winner this year on the PGA And the 27-year-old ish. I want them to enjoy this together. The views expressed in this Day, so cocksure as a teen- Tour. Australian would figure to be competition and give all they I seek other places for Sports Authority are those of the ager that he talked about be- Henrik Stenson got within the favorite, at least consid- have for the team.” my attention to focus. author and not necessarily those ing No. 1 even before he was a two shots after back-to-back ering how the last month has There are plenty of other of The Observer. PGA Tour rookie, is trying to birdies until he stalled with gone. Contact Michael Ivey keep his mind off the possi- four holes to play, and Day Since leaving the U.S. Open at mivey@hcc-nd. bility that he could rise above made a pair of long putts with vertigo symptoms, Day edu, Ben Padanilam at Rory McIlroy and Jordan across the green for birdies to has won three of his five [email protected], Ryan Klaus Spieth and claim the top spot stretch the lead and give him tournaments and is 73-un- at [email protected] and Sean in the world ranking. That a peaceful walk up the 18th der par in 20 rounds. He was Kilmer at [email protected] could be as little as one week hole. 17 under when he won the away. Relentless to the end, he hit Canadian Open by one shot His six-shot victory Sunday driver to the edge of the green over Bubba Watson. He set a Write Sports. in The Barclays opened a and made birdie to complete major championship record Follow us on Email Zach at whole world of possibilities. a 63-62 weekend. to par when he won the PGA Twitter. “I can only control what I McIlroy, who didn’t play in Championship at 20 under [email protected] can control,” Day said. the opening FedEx Cup play- at Whistling Straits for a @Observer And he has a great grip on off event so he could give his three-shot win over Spieth. Sports

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Crossword | Will Shortz Horoscope | Eugenia Last M Golf This weekend’s Kickoff SM C Soccer next spring. like to be a part of the election Edited by Will Shortz No. 0724 Cn o tinued from page 12 Challenge marks Notre Dame’s Cn o tinued from page 12 “In the three short months process for politicians at some ACROSS second consecutive time open- I was on the Hill, I was able to point in her career. 41 Yellow “Sesame 71 Ones without 123 4567 8910111213 Happy Birthday: Keep everything you do simple, precise and within your This weekend’s Kickoff ing its season with the hosted for the legislative assistants and see our government’s legislative “I am interested in exploring 1 Web site help Street” character permanent budget and ability. Keeping a realistic approach will be the key to your section, for short 43 Driver’s license addresses 14 15 16 success. Listen carefully, but make your decisions based on what you can Challenge marks Notre Dame’s tournament. Notre Dame’s over- director,” McLaughlin said. “I was process at work before my very the campaign side of politics now 4 Doorframe part datum 72 Lab job see. second consecutive time open- all team of 579 (+11) was more also able to assist the communi- eyes, while rubbing elbows with that I have gotten a glimpse into 8 William Tell, for 44 Hang on to 73 Bit of scheduling 17 18 19 ARIES (March 21-April 19): Plan to have some fun with someone you love one 46 “___ a vacation!” luck at a spending time with. Take the initiative to look your best or to set time aside ing its season with the hosted over par than last year’s 561 (-7) cations director in writing several prominent politicians, some of the public sector on the Hill,” tournament 20 21 22 for pampering. An idea you have will spark interest with someone who 14 Mich. rival in the 48 Portable sources shares your vision. Romance is highlighted. tournament. Notre Dame’s over- Despite the higher score this speeches for the Congressman whom are presidential nominees McLaughlin said. “I don’t neces- Big Ten of music DOWN 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Follow the path that best suits what you like to all team score of 579 (+11) was time around, Kubinski said his and spent a great deal of time for the GOP,” McLaughlin said. “I sarily see myself back on the Hill 15 “Peek-___!” 50 Big wheel 1 Adjust the do. Don’t let anyone put a damper on your day by dictating what you can 16 Historian Will or 54 Do the crawl, 30 31 32 33 34 and cannot do. Attend an event that will allow you to explore and expand well over par, compared to their team showed some promising compiling information on vet- was even extended the invitation after graduation, but I thorough- Ariel margins of, for say example your interest and knowledge. last year’s total of 561 (-7) signs and gained valuable expe- erans’ affairs, organizations to help with a project in Speaker ly enjoyed the experience and 35 36 37 17 Ipanema’s city, 55 “Now it makes GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Look for solutions. A practical approach to for short 2 Hard Italian Despite the higher score this rience for the upcoming season. and bills for H.R. 2490, Bertie’s [John] Boehner’s office after exposure I gained this summer.” sense!” cheese whatever you do will help keep you from overdoing it. It’s important to stay 18 A.T.M. printout 38 39 40 41 42 43 true to what you want, but try to find a successful route that stays within time around, Kubinski said his “We’re disappointed in pick- Respect for National Cemeteries meeting his Press Secretary, who While McLaughlin might 57 Marat’s 3 One reciting your budget. 20 “La Danse” counterpart in a others’ lines 44 45 46 47 team showed some promising ing up a loss [Sunday],” Kubinski Act, which Congressman Barletta reached out upon my arrival. She not see herself back on the Hill, painter Henri Peter Weiss title CANCER (June 21-July 22): Let your imagination wander and your 4 Verbal zingers emotions take over. Sign up for an event or course that will broaden your 22 Some loaves 48 49 50 51 52 53 signs and gained valuable expe- said. introduced on the floor inM ay.” is a Saint Mary’s alumna. All in she’ll be back on the soccer field 58 Word before 5 Make red-faced awareness and set you on an unusual and interesting journey. Reconnecting 23 Golden ___ rack or mitt 6 Container in an with people from your past will help you move forward. rience for the upcoming season. “I give Toledo credit for post- Just as she builds from all, it was a great experience, and Wednesday as the Belles take 54 55 56 57 (senior) 61 Galvanic cell armored car LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Make sure you are careful not to be misleading. “We’re disappointed in pick- ing four solid scores each round. her experiences on the field, helped give me a better idea of on local rival Bethel at 7 p.m. in 24 ___ Park component Discuss your plans and don’t put pressure on anyone to do things your way. 7 ___ choy 58 59 60 61 62 ing up a loss [Sunday],” Kubinski We posted three in the morning McLaughlin said her time in what I would like to do with my Mishawaka. (F.D.R.’s home) 63 It appeared (Chinese If you have to go it alone, do so without hesitation. A positive personal 26 Get well before Moses on cabbage) change is achievable. said. “I give Toledo credit for post- and two in the afternoon, which Washington, D.C., gave her an business and political science 63 64 65 66 67 30 Scroll in the ark Mount Horeb 8 Forever and ___ VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Stick close to home and nurture the relationships that are meaningful to you. Be honest about the way you feel and what your ing four solid scores each round. wasn’t enough to post a win. idea of what she wants to do after degrees after graduation.” Contact Michael Ivey at 32 Joe Six-Pack’s 67 Fell for a 9 Announce a 68 69 70 overhang come-on, say decision intentions are. You can make progress if you are realistic and are careful not We posted three in the morning “At the same time, we accom- she graduates from Saint Mary’s McLaughlin said she would [email protected] to be excessive. 35 Persian Gulf 68 Caught sight of 10 Uninvited 71 72 73 and two in the afternoon, which plished some things today and LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Use your experience to guide you through the state partygoer 69 One-half changes you face. Don’t trust anyone to take care of your responsibilities. wasn’t enough to post a win. identified areas to improve be- 11 ___ Solo of smc 37 War heroes from base x height, Puzzle by Andrew Marc Greene Plan out your strategy and work your way through each step to ensure “At the same time, we accom- fore Duke. One loss, over a sched- Tuskegee, e.g. for a triangle “Star Wars” things are done to your specifications. 12 Britannica, for 36 Ex-Yankee 47 Imprecise recipe 59 Went head to plished some things today and ule of over 100 head to heads isn’t 38 Actress 70 Peach State SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your creativity will help you find new ideas and Thurman capital: Abbr. one: Abbr. Martinez amount head solutions, as well as ensure that you can handle whatever challenges you identified areas to improve be- something we’ll get caught up in. 13 Road map abbr. 38 Cities, informally 49 Ped ___ 60 Means justifier, face. Stick close to home and develop the plans that will help change your for some life. Help will come from an unusual source. fore Duke. One loss, over a sched- It’s on to our next opportunity.” ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE 19 “Desperate 39 Feline’s “feed 51 Thick-trunked Saint Mary’s teams set to Housewives” me” African tree 62 “Not ___!” SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You can wheel and deal your way to APSE HASTE AWED ule of over 100 head to heads, isn’t Notre Dame now looks ahead role victory, but your moment in the spotlight will be short-lived if you have L I TE ERN I E COVE 40 Yours, in Ypres 52 Item fit for 63 Stiller of film something we’ll get caught up in. to its first ACC face off of the sea- 21 One side in a stretched the truth or made unrealistic promises. Put more emphasis on OXYGENTANK CREW 1980s war 42 Lacking “Ripley’s Believe 64 G.I. entertainers self-improvement instead of trying to change others. It or Not!” It’s on to our next opportunity.” son against rival Duke at the Rod HAL AS I F VERNE 25 Headgear for confidence 65 Letters after 33 CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Think less, do more and head in an unusual Notre Dame now looks ahead Myers invitational against Duke begin fall competition AREAS SUCHAP I TY Laurel and 45 Strong-smelling 53 Classic VW or 45 direction. Consider a unique challenge that has the potential to make you CERT HUNTS Hardy cleaning 56 Makes more 66 Echolocation- extra cash. Money will come to you in a most peculiar fashion. Be open to to its first ACC face off of the sea- on Sept. 12-13 at the Duke Golf trying something new. SORT I E DAB OVA 27 O’Neill title trees ingredient bearable using mammal AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Attending or planning a reunion with old son against rival Duke at the Rod Club in Durham, North Carolina. 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I felt the more Kaitlyn Cartone, and 31 Diplomat Philip AT&T users: Text NYTX to 386 to download puzzles, or visit unusual or practice different beliefs than your own. Attending community SCALP AONE BOA Golf majority of my team limited senior Katie Zielinski all 33 “Still mooing,” as nytimes.com/mobilexword for more information. events will be eye-opening and could improve your current lifestyle. TONE H I NDUDE I TY burgers go Online subscriptions: Today’s puzzle and more than 2,000 past Explore and enjoy. puzzles, nytimes.com/crosswords ($39.95 a year). S aint Mary’s finished sec- the big numbers and kept it shot 88 to finish in a four- OLEG AS I GN ODES 34 Ex-senator Birthday Baby: You are steadfast, eclectic and expressive. You are Share tips: nytimes.com/wordplay. ond in their first tourna- to mostly pars and bogeys. way tie with Bethel’s Katie PETE TONYS NEMO known as disciplined and intense. “Amtrak Joe” Crosswords for young solvers: nytimes.com/learning/xwords. ment of the season Saturday I’m really looking forward Brooks for tenth place on as the team took on No. 22 to working on a couple the day. Cartone’s Saturday Bethel and Holy Cross in things this coming week performance moved her highly punlikely | christopher brucker Sudoku | The Mepham Group Jumble | David Hoyt andTHAT Jeff SCRAMBLED knurek WORD GAME the Cross Town Rivalry. The that I noticed we weren’t as into eighth overall, but the by David L. 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However, Kehoe will be using today’s suc- to take third place out of pulled ahead for the team cess to instill some confi- USISE three. with a day-two score of 79 dence and excitement going “I felt my team held their to finish No. 4 overall in the into this coming weekend. composure, especially on a tournament. On Saturday, Our next event will be a re-

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By SEAN KILMER Although no other Irish Sports Writer golfer finished in the top 10, all of Notre Dame’s start- Playing at a breakneck ing lineup placed within the pace Sunday, Notre Dame top 20. In their Irish debut, junior Matt Rushton claimed freshmen Ben Albin (72-76- the individual title in the 148) and Miguel Delgado (71- Irish Kickoff Classic, while 77-148) tied for 11th, along the team as a whole finished with junior Blake Barens. second behind Toledo. Albin and Delgado opened The Irish (287-292-579) the day strong with scores hosted Toledo (282-285-567) of 72 and 71, respectively, and IUPUI (286-293-579) but encountered a few tough at the Warren Golf Course holes in the second round in the second annual, two- that landed them five- (76) round tournament. Rushton and six-over par (77), re- scored two consecutive 68’s spectively. Barens shot a six- to finish six-under par (136) over-par 77 in the opening to claim the title. It was round, but rebounded in the Rushton’s first collegiate afternoon for even-par 71. victory, and he is immedi- Senior Corey Scuipider ately seeing the results of (76-77-153) posted an overall his hard work over the sum- 153 for 19th place mer, Irish head coach James Five Irish golfers also com- Kubinski said. peted as individuals, led by “It’s great to see a player re- freshmen Kevin Connors warded for a lot of hard work (74-75-149) in his debut and dedication,” Kubinski tournament. Sophomore said. “Matt is committed to Jens Verhey (73-77-150) fol- chasing lofty goals. lowed at 16th place. Junior “He has grown a great Liam Cox (81-74-155) and deal these last couple of sophomore Thomas Steve years, and it’s not by acci- (79-76-155) tied for 20th. dent. I anticipate continued Senior Zach Toste (78-78- improvement and want his 156) snagged 22nd. WEI LIN | The Observer teammates to follow his lead Senior Zach Toste finishes his backswing at the Notre Dame Kickoff Challenge on Aug. 31, 2014 at Warren in this way.” see M GOLF PAGE 10 Golf Course. Toste finished 22nd in this year’s Notre Dame Kickoff Challenge with a score of 156. smc soccer M cLaughlin uses Capitol Hill lessons on field

By MICHAEL IVEY last season, alongside Mary opportunities like her in- Sports Writer Kate Hussey, a 2015 graduate ternship on Capitol Hill and of the College. Now under study abroad experience in N ot usually the spectator, the leadership of new Belles Rome her sophomore year. senior midfielder Maggie head coach Ken Nuber, “I think that being a col- McLaughlin had a front row McLaughlin said captains legiate athlete definite- seat this summer for some have not been chosen, but ly appeals to employers,” of the nation’s most historic she’s ready to once again McLaughlin said. “So in that events. take on the responsibility of way, I am sure it has helped McLaughlin spent her being a team leader. to open some doors for me. summer interning with “I will gladly take on any As far as studying abroad, I United States Congressman role I am given by our new would not have been able to Lou Barletta in Washington, coach,” McLaughlin said. do so if I was not a Division D.C. While she learned a “Being a captain includes III athlete. thing or two about pass- a great deal of responsibil- “It provides the perfect ing a bill on Capitol Hill, ity, and I was lucky to have a balance for academics and McLaughlin sees how she great co-captain to teach me extracurriculars while al- can apply her political ex- the ropes last year.” lowing me to still play perience to the pitch this No stranger to taking soccer.” season. charge, McLaughlin kicked The business and po- “This summer [during my off her college career with litical science double-ma- internship], I learned a great 17 starts her freshman year, jor from Mechanicsburg, deal about taking the ini- posting three goals and five Pennsylvania, found a tiative to get things done,” assists. The next season she similar balance with her McLaughlin said. “Hopefully started in 19 games, scored busy schedule this sum- that is something I will be two goals and tallied two mer, juggling her wide- able to apply to helping the assists. McLaughlin grew range of assignments for the team this year. her on-the-field presence Congressman. “It was also stressed to me as captain with three goals, “My daily duties includ- this summer that the small one assist and seven points ed drafting legislative cor- details do count. That is def- to help the Belles reach six respondence, researching initely something that I can wins. previous bills, attending bring to the soccer field.” And it’s these accom- briefings, markups and judi- CAITLYN JORDAN | The Observer McLaughlin paid close at- plishments on the field cial hearings to create memos Senior midfielder Maggie McLaughlin dribbles past two defenders in tention to the little details that McLaughlin said a 2-0 loss against Olivet on Oct. 28 at Angela Athletic Facility. while serving as co-captain have helped open doors to see SMC SOCCER PAGE 10