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V olume 50, Issue 127 | wednesday, April 20, 2016 | ndsmcobserver.com P rofessors explore foreign policy, election ND Votes “Pizza, Pop and Politics” hosts discussion on foreign policy issues in the presidential election

By LUCAS MASIN-MOYER issues, ” Desch said. N ews Writer Desch said this change in sentiment was largely due ND Votes hosted their final to “war weariness” and said installment of “Pizza, Pop, American voters are much and Politics” on Tuesday night more skeptical of involvement with Michael Desch, professor in foreign conflicts. of political science, and Mary “American voters are asking Ellen O’Connell, the Robert and the question, ‘What’s in it for Marion Short Professor of Law us?’ They want to be persuaded and research professor of in- that, if we go abroad in search ternational dispute resolution, of a monster, these are mon- speaking on issues of foreign sters that is in the interest of the policy related to the 2016 U.S. United States to slay,” he said. presidential election. Desch also touched upon the Desch began by speaking on seeming continuity between domestic public sentiment on candidates of the major parties United States foreign policy. on issues of foreign policy. “The message in 2014 and “Clinton and Cruz both be- 2015 is that there is a signifi- lieve that the United States GRACE TOURVILLE | The Observer cant uptick in the public’s pri- Michael Desch speaks Tuesday night in the Geddes Coffeehouse at the final “Pizza, Pop and Politics,” oritization of domestic political see POLICY PAGE 5 hosted by ND Votes. Desch discussed domestic public sentiment on United States foreign policy. Tryouts commence to Speaker analyzes replace ND leprechaun healthcare

By MAREK MAZUREK Sports Illustrated. Doran’s mantle: Tom Hellios, N ews Writer “I was like, ‘Wait, I’m going Joe Fennessy and Mitchell deficiencies, Ebola to be on the cover of Sports Meersman. The Pit in the Joyce Center Illustrated?’ That’s every Fennessy and Meersman By JENNA WILSON in Health, gave a lecture entitled, is full — but not crowded — kid’s dream,” Doran said. are veterans of the tryout N ews Writer “Taking up the Challenge of Tuesday afternoon as Notre This day, however, is not process, as the two are cur- Poverty: Why Accompaniment Dame cheerleaders set up about Doran, nor is this week. rently Leprechauns for the S taff, stuff, systems and space. Matters” that tackled the com- mats and begin stretching. Today is about getting one Blue and Green Squad, re- Those are the four things Paul plexities of the Ebola outbreak A tall, clean-shaven man step closer to finding Doran’s spectively. Fennessy, a Farmer said are necessary in or- and accompaniment, which con- with red hair walks in the replacement as the No. 1, or sophomore, said having the der to combat infectious patho- sists of long-term health care pro- door and begins analyzing Gold Squad, Leprechaun. experience of going through gens in healthcare deficient areas. vision on the community-based the crowd. Meet John Doran, Mingling with the cheer- the often enigmatic tryouts On Tuesday, Farmer, a physi- level. the Notre Dame Leprechaun. leaders are the three candi- cian, anthropologist, chief strat- The one on the cover of dates who hope to take up see LEPRECHAUN PAGE 4 egist and cofounder of Partners see FARMER PAGE 5 Students reflect on academic accomodations

By CATHERINE OWERS and The Observer with the assistance basically, by taking the test and want to have difficulty under- Sara Bea,” she said. HALEIGH EHMSEN of her nurse, Debbie Larsen, who taking such a long time.” standing her, or embarrassing Agolia said she submitted an S enior News Writers is quoted below. In lecture-style classes, her, and she understands that.” individualized education plan Crowley said when she was Crowley said she has note tak- Junior Grace Agolia, who (IEP), as well as documenta- Editor’s note: This is the third looking at colleges, she specifi- ers to supplement her own is deaf and uses a cochlear tion from her audiologist, and day in a series on disability at cally looked at the accommoda- notes. In discussion-based implant, said accommoda- met with the office at the be- Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s. tions available at Notre Dame. classes, Crowley speaks and her tions offered through the Sara ginning of the year to explain Today’s story examines students’ “When she’s taking an exam, statement is repeated by the Bea Center for Students with the sort of accommodations experiences with academic ac- she gets double the time. Not caretaker accompanying her. Disabilities played a role in her she required, which include commodations at the University because she has trouble pro- “If by any means that person decision to attend Notre Dame. CART (Communication Access and the College. cessing the information — it is gone or leaves, she does have “Some colleges don’t have Realtime Translation). Megan Crowley, a freshman just takes her a very long time a friend in the class that can good offices of disability ser- “The Office of Disability at Notre Dame, has Pompe to write it down,” Larsen said. translate if necessary,” Larsen vices, but Notre Dame’s is quite Services here hires a company disease, which progressively “The other thing was to have said. “But she thinks that if no- excellent. Scott Howland is the called Michiana Reporters weakens muscles. it in a room where you’re not body was with her, she wouldn’t man. He is awesome, and so are Editor’s note: Crowley spoke to disturbing your classmates, be called on. They just wouldn’t all the other staff members at see DISABILITY PAGE 3

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in the classroom,” she said. “It class.” on — it’s awkward to share that.” styles differ, Van Antwerp said D isability appears on an iPad on my desk, Agolia said she also uses an Agolia said the majority of her she has had to advocate for her- Cn o tinued from page 1 and the transcripts are sent to FM system, “which consists of a professors and classmates have self and realize when she needs me after class. They’re confi- teacher-worn microphone, and been very understanding of her accommodations. One profes- — basically court stenographers dential transmissions, so no one a receiver, that I plug into my co- requests for accommodations. sor allowed her to record the — who come in and they type, in else gets to see them, just me, chlear implant.” "I have had one or two teach- classes and answer the essay real time, everything that is said just in case I miss something in “It amplifies the teacher’s ers who have not been as open tests orally instead of writing voice and transmits that ampli- to certain aspects of the accom- the essays. P aid Advertisement fication directly to my cochlear modations, which was an issue Van Antwerp said she implant, so no one hears the for me, and it was difficult to learned to compensate for her amplification but me,” she said. deal with. We eventually were dyslexia in high school because “It’s really nice if the teacher’s able to reach a compromise, she didn’t have a resource like back is turned, or if there is some but it was still hard on my end Giamo. background noise going on. It because I had to put extra time “I had a lot of tutoring when helps me to hear what they’re into the class and that took away I was little to teach me tools to saying better.” time from other things,” she combat my disability,” she said. Agolia said she also receives said. It wasn’t until the end of extended time on tests because Elizabeth Anthony, a senior her high school career, Van of delayed auditory processing. with autoimmune conditions, Antwerp said, that her school “This is something a lot of said her professors have been created a learning center for people don’t understand. They very understanding of her re- students with disabilities. look at me, they [say], ‘Oh you quest for accommodations. “So I learned how to advocate do fine hearing one-on-one “There have been a couple of for myself in the classroom in conversations, you seem to do times when I’ve had to have very high school,” she said. “During really well in class, all these frank conversations, like, ‘I’m tests, people would ask me things. Plus, the exam is visual, sorry, I’m horribly sick and this why I wasn’t in the room and it’s written — why do you need is why, and I can’t do this,’” she I would tell them I receive ac- extended time for that if your said. “And they’ve always been commodations. They would P aid Advertisement disability is a hearing one?’” she really understanding. I’ve been say ‘Really? You look smart.’ said. “The thing is, with audi- really impressed at how many People didn’t understand. I’m tory processing, the way my co- of my professors have taken a not dumb.” chlear implant works with my very personal interest in me, Van Antwerp said she has be- brain, the auditory processing is or have, once I told them, been come very comfortable talking always delayed. so supportive, which has been about her disability. “You are going to hear some- awesome.” “There will always be kids thing much sooner than I’m Ross Kloeber, a first-year law who doubt you, but you just going to hear something. So I student who is hard of hearing, have to shake it off,” she said. probably have a five second de- said his experience with dis- “Sometimes other students are lay because my brain is always ability services has been very frustrated because they think asking, ‘Is this what I heard?’ positive and “pretty straightfor- educational accommodations and then it’s asking, ‘What is ward,” though the availability of make it easier.” this information about?’ So the resources has not been promi- Bridget Dedelow, a senior processing comes a second later nently advertised. who has cerebral palsy, said because the focus is on the ac- “There’s not a lot of outreach the academic environment at tual hearing.” — it’s not necessarily different Saint Mary’s encouraged her to Although her accommodation than anywhere else,” he said. explore disability in a nonfic- requests have been consistent “There might have been an tion writing class. over time, Agolia said she did email or something like that, but “Honestly, I wasn’t going to not have CART until she came to they’re not going to come find at first.I t’s funny, because, Notre Dame. you — you have to go to them.” with nonfiction, you think “The college environment Kloeber said the accommoda- you’re telling other people’s — the classes are a lot bigger tions he receives as a law stu- stories,” she said. “I wanted to at Notre Dame — so it was go- dent are of better quality than write other people’s stories and ing to be harder for me to hear those he received at his under- the project was setting itself up other people in the classroom, graduate institution. to be about geek culture.” especially people behind me, “I don’t know how much of Professors encouraged her to because I like to sit in the front that is because the accommo- include herself in her writing row, to hear,” she said. “Also, if I dations are getting better or the project, Dedelow said, and she just had the FM system and tak- actual services the school pro- realized the connection be- ing notes, I’m basically trying to vides,” he said. tween her interest in gaming P aid Advertisement write down what I’m hearing. Fiona Van Antwerp, a sopho- and her disability. “All the processing of the in- more with dyslexia, said the “I didn’t want to be defined formation comes a lot later, so Disabilities Resource Office by my disability, and I was ner- it is helpful to have CART there (DRO) at Saint Mary’s played a vous about exposing myself to to do some of the notetaking for large role in her college choice. these people that might not me. And especially if it’s stuff “A lot of schools couldn’t guar- understand,” she said. “But that I can’t hear, so that later antee accommodations, some writing about my disability I can look at it and say, ‘That big, some small,” Van Antwerp was definitely a freeing experi- makes sense now.’” said. ence, and an exercise in trust- Classes involving group dis- When she met Iris Giamo, di- ing myself and trusting my cussions are difficult, Agolia rector of the DRO, Van Antwerp ability.” said, because she is always look- said she felt comfortable Saint Through the revision pro- ing at the transcript displayed in Mary’s would be a good fit and cess, Dedelow said she tried to front of her. she would receive the educa- find a balance of telling stories “Sometimes the transcript is tional accommodations she about geek culture and femi- not always accurate, and that’s needed. nism, while incorporating her just something you have to deal “Iris made that transition own acceptance of her disabil- with because it’s a phonetic key- very smooth with note takers, ity through gaming. board. Sometimes I can figure time-and-a-half on tests and a “My comp [class] was the it out, based on the phonetic separate room for testing,” she first timeI wrote peacefully spelling of the sounds, but still said. and with humor,” Dedelow by the time I read it and then Van Antwerp said she also said. “I’ve had some angry figure it out, the discussion has records classes and uses audio- writing in my life.” already moved to the next per- books to learn material. News writers Megan Valley son, so it’s a constant game of “I maybe have to work two and Madison Jaros contributed playing catch-up,” she said. “It is times harder to get the ‘A,’ but to this story. more difficult, especially when the accommodations don’t give I want to make a contribution me a leg up,” she said. 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well,” Hellios said. “I think part L eprechaun of that is being able to think on Cn o tinued from page 1 your feet and act accordingly. When you’re in front of a crowd process is helpful. of people, it’s easy to get ner- “It’s a lot easier knowing what’s vous. I think part of that putting going on, for sure,” Fennessy you on the spot, making you feel said. “It’s a lot more fun, too. You awkward now is to see how you’ll can really enjoy it, enjoy the pro- react in front of a big crowd.” Follow us on Twitter. “A lot of it’s sort of to try to get you out there and see how you @ObserverNDSMC “You should do and then when you’re done, definitely be they’re like good job man,” outgoing ... You Doran said. “They’ll bring you in like a brother and [be] sup- shouldn’t be portive afterwards, but at first uncomfortable in it’s like, ‘Alright, let’s see how he P aid Advertisement front of crowds does. Let’s see if he can fend for ... You should himself.’ And then once you’re back it’s like, ‘That was great.’” be gracious. As the three men come out and You should perform their routines, they start be passionate chants, they give funny anec- - definitely dotes, and they urge the watch- ing cheerleaders to come out passionate.” and cheer on the Irish against Mitchell Meersman Stanford, the example opponent junior used. “You should definitely be out- going, That goes without saying,” cess, enjoy the spontaneity. … Meersman, a junior, said. “You This year’s fun. It’s cool talking shouldn’t be uncomfortable in to the new leprechauns trying front of crowds. ... You should be out. It’s fun waiting till the end gracious. You should be passion- of practice where they have the ate — definitely passionate, that leprechauns do the spontaneous drives a lot of what I do. You have stuff with dancing and singing to bring your enthusiasm and or mock pep rallies and stuff like channel that through other peo- that.” ple and a lot of that comes with When Fennessy mentions how passionate you are.” dancing, he isn’t kidding: Doran’s replacement will be fi- At the tryouts, the potential nalized Friday, the last day of try- Leprechauns watch as the other outs, and the graduating senior cheerleaders practice lifts, but had some advice for the succes- at the end of the session, each sors to the venerated tradition. Leprechaun is led out in front “Enjoy every single minute of the cheerleaders to perform a of it, because it flew by,”D oran mock pep-rally routine. said. “Know that you’re going to Hellios, also a sophomore, be able to make people’s days. is trying out for the first time, Some people come here once yet he said he feels comfortable in a lifetime to watch a football knowing he has the support game. And if they meet you, it’s of the team and of his fellow like the greatest thing ever. Don’t Leprechauns, even if it is a little forget to appreciate that, that you unorthodox. get to be here for four years and “As the Leprechaun, you’re be an extension of the school.” going to be out there, in front of people, and they need to make Contact Marek Mazurek at sure you represent the University [email protected]

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Liberia, Sierra Leon and Guinea. because of extractive institutes with no proper food and water Farmer According to Farmer, Ebola is that did not feel the need to rein- … of course they are going to P olicy Cn o tinued from page 1 a type of zoonosis pathogen, vest in health and education,” he perish.” Cn o tinued from page 1 meaning it is an animal patho- said. According to Farmer, those “ Every single one of the docu- gen that ends up in humans. He In order to contain Ebola, infected with Ebola often do not should continue to pursue a policy mented Ebola outbreaks since said these pathogens, which can Farmer said the worldwide re- seek medical attention, as they of maintaining U.S. leadership 1976 have the same story,” adapt to multiple hosts, often sponse has largely been segrega- know that the hospital will be globally,” he said. Farmer said. “They are all due lead to death. tion, which is inefficient. largely understaffed and unable Desch also mentioned the abil- to poor infection control. Even “Why these three countries “This ‘control-only’ paradigm to provide effective treatment. ity of anti-establishment candi- the most recent outbreak, the and no others? All the neighbor- is the one that we only advance Therefore, Farmer said, fam- dates to shake up the traditional story is the same. They simply ing countries were effected — but officially, as the world, to stop ily members often end up taking stances of the United States on for- don’t have the staff, the stuff, the not a lot. Why? These countries Ebola. The focus was on isola- care of the sick. eign policy. space or the systems to stop the were uniquely vulnerable be- tion, containment, quarantine “It’s a concentric cycle of “[It is interesting] how well epidemic.” cause of the extraordinarily weak and segregating those who fall caregiving without proper ac- the anti-establishment candi- Farmer said the Ebola epi- health systems that collapsed ill,” he said. “If you’re putting companiment. It’s not caregiv- dates, who I would characterize demic is primarily focused in not only because of wars, but people put into a holding room ing in improper fashion — it’s as Donald Trump and Senator that these people need accom- Sanders, have done by flaunt- P aid Advertisement paniment to care for the sick ing some of the foreign policy and help bury the dead,” he standards that have dominated said. “This is a big problem. A American political discourse for ‘disease-control’ only para- 30 or 40 years,” Desch said. “Just digm that did not have caregiv- the other day, Senator Sanders ing in the middle of it was the gave a speech in Brooklyn, New main reason that Ebola stayed York that was heavily critical of at home … it’s because people Israel.” knew they would end up in hor- O’Connell spoke on the foreign rible places [like understaffed policy topics she believes the next medical centers]. president should pursue and said “Accompaniment is not just she was inspired by issues brought about being a nice person; it’s to the forefront by Pope Francis. about having expert mercy She said addressing issues related linked to pragmatic solidarity. to the environment and climate This is a technical matter, but it change are important in order to is not enough to have a technoc- help alleviate struggle abroad. racy,” he said. “We need to have “If we want to have prosper- compassionate, merciful and ity for ourselves in this country, just healthcare systems, and we must do something about the that is part of accompaniment.” environment. We must be in- Farmer also said emergency novative, we must lead. The next responses to epidemics never president must really become the lead to health system strength- first green president,”O ’Connell ening, training, capacity build- said. ing or research, which are Improving the environment critical to ensuring that an epi- can help advance human rights demic does not occur again. causes — an area she believes the “Surely there has to be prog- United States has fallen behind ress, and we have to get better recently, she said. She also em- about thinking of health system phasized that a reprioritization of strengthening,” Farmer said. priorities was necessary. “These matters are regarded “Abroad, the United States tries as not urgent enough [dur- to promote itself as the country ing epidemics]. But, nothing is with the most military force,” she more important then building said. “The next president could a health system that prevents truly lead in a way that makes people from falling ill or dying [the] greatest sense for your future in the first place.” if he or she begins to revalue what really counts.” Contact Jenna Wilson at O’Connell said foreign policy [email protected] today comes with less than desir- able tradeoffs, but concluded on P aid Advertisement an optimistic note regarding the potential good that could be ac- complished as a result of a shift in foreign policy. “We can have the concept of living in a community with, dare I say … love be[ing] the basis on which we all live together,” she said.

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O’Shaughnessy. I can’t say I love that building, but Jess is not a Kitty Baker the people inside it, specifically in the rooms of 214 B ritish Invasion and 210, have been some of my favorites. I remember the day I sat across from a girl with mess This is my last Viewpoint column. The last show of curly hair, and thought she was way too cool to “Pride and Prejudice” was on Sunday, marking my fi- hang out with me. Now that girl is one of my closest nal theatrical performance at Notre Dame. I finished friends, and I thank God I have had Betsy in every Martha Reilly my senior Program of Liberal Studies thesis about seminar throughout my four years here. A ssociate Saint Mary’s Editor the Orpheus myth back in February. My time at the The entire PLS community reminds me every day University of Notre Dame seems to be officially com- what having terrific, smart and amazingly talented N obody won the Powerball lottery on Feb. ing to an end. people surrounding you can really do for your self- 10, but I hit the jackpot that day when Milo It’s official. I’m going to cry at graduation. esteem. Every day in class I constantly marvel at Ventimiglia announced his plans to star in In a way, it’s a beautiful thing that I am going to the excellence that exists there, and I want to thank the revival of “Gilmore Girls.” miss this place so much. Notre Dame has been my every single one of them for putting up with my at- He will resume his role as the infamous Jess home for four years. It was hard to say goodbye to my tempts at witty one-liners. Mariano, best remembered for his impulsive parents when I left home to come here, and now it’s The professors in PLS have pushed me beyond decisions, witty repartee and leather jacket. going to be dreadfully hard to take my leave of this what I thought was possible, and they have shaped Many “Gilmore Girls” viewers detest Jess, place. I suppose I want to use my last Viewpoint to me for the better, although sometimes they wish I’d citing the reckless behavior and rude attitude reflect on what I’ve done here. just shut up. I might even miss O’Shag, or at least the he demonstrates throughout seasons two and I’d like to say I’m going to leave a legacy here. But posters on the wall. three — not revealing his high school drop- the funny and wonderful thing about college is that DPAC has taken so many hours of my life away, but out status to his sweet Uncle Luke, running in the next four years, I am going to become obso- they have all been so worth it. DPAC has probably away from Stars Hollow without even bidding lete here. In the next four years will come another generated the most growth out of me, as I went from his loyal girlfriend farewell, returning months group of college students who have no idea who I am, someone who did acting for fun to someone who is later and expressing his irrevocable love for whom I didn’t reach through the stage or through my pursuing it as her career for the rest of her life. Rory, only to peace out yet again. writing (Yes, I am making myself seem bigger than The plays, and the casts, who have put up with my The initial presentation of Jess as a bad boy I am; I’m not even sure my roommates read my col- weirdness, my obsessive compulsive behavior and severely contrasts with the promising first umn anymore). my constant singing, have been some of my best glimpses fans see of main character Rory’s But as I walk around campus and I look at the memories. other love interests, Dean Forester and Logan golden dome, I realize that it is less about what I have Especially the cast of “Pride and Prejudice,” you Huntzberger. For this reason, some viewers done for the University, and more about what the have made my last semester on the Decio mainstage immediately develop unfavorable opinions University has done for me. If any of you hate sappi- one that I will always remember. I love you all to the of Jess. So even when he undergoes major ness, I would suggest you stop reading now. moon and back. character progression between seasons four As I walked around campus on Sunday, I went to And as I stopped at the lakes, the Grotto, and the and six, viewers fail to recognize him as see all of my favorite spots. dome, I remember the times that aren’t tied to any Rory’s perfect match. Dean and Logan, on the Cavanaugh Hall was my home for three years. particular building. other hand, evolve backwards, starting off as Section 2B — Tall Megan, Bianca, Emma, Little My friends from my semester abroad in London — dreamy and reliable boyfriends but ending Megan, Christina, Jessica, Melanie, Miranda, Liz, Claire, Sarah — are the ones who stood by me at up as a cheater and a demanding ultimatum- Annika, Hannah, my roommates Shannon and my worst and my best. I am so lucky to have met you issuer, respectively. Madison — will always be my first memories of and I’m glad that we now have all our memories here Rory and Jess share an intellectual con- Notre Dame. They are the main reason I stayed at at Notre Dame (especially late night Finni’s). nection that her other relationships do not this school (although if they hadn’t been into my One Then there are the memories with the random peo- even come close to matching, and he believes Direction obsession, it might have been a different ple who lifted me in the air during football games, in her potential and sincerely wants her to story). the alumni who gave me free food at tailgates, the pursue her dreams. Upon discovering that, There was the night we decorated our entire prospies this weekend who reminded me how inno- in his absence, Rory has dropped out of Yale, section in Harry Potter colors, because we are gi- cent we all are as freshman. moved in with her grandparents and joined ant nerds who were thrilled about the Triwizard I owe them all a little bit of my experience, an ex- the Daughters of the American Revolution, Tournament-themed section competition. There perience any alumna of Notre Dame has. They wel- Jess confronts her about this uncharacteristic was the night my roommates and I named our fan comed me with open arms, and I now hope I can do behavior, motivating her to return to school. Mandrake because of the weird noises it was mak- the same to all who follow. He reacts angrily to these changes in her life ing, only to discover that it was actually the fur- I’m officially a part of the cult. Thank you, Notre because he values her ability to excel and nace (actually, we always named one of our terrible Dame. Love thee. xx wants to help her rediscover her aspirations, appliances). for he knows her so well. These are stories I bring up time and time Kitty Baker is a senior majoring in the program of Meanwhile, Logan takes advantage of her again. Room 252, otherwise known as the Room of liberal studies and film, television and theatre. She is a vulnerable state, sitting idly by as his once Requirement, was a place where I could always find proud Cavanaughty. She can be reached at ambitious girlfriend forgoes almost all of her comfort and support (as well as some well-aimed [email protected] passions and even convincing her to act cra- snark), and for that, Madison and Shannon, I will be The views expressed in this column are those of the zily and steal a boat with him. Not only does forever grateful. author and not necessarily those of The Observer. Logan not empower Rory like Jess does, but he also clearly does not know her as well, for he thinks she would enjoy being proposed to at a graduation party in front of her grandparents. While Logan encounters legal trouble and Dean acts unfaithfully to his wife, Jess man- ages to turn his life around, publishing the book he always dreamed of. He even admits to Rory that he could not have accomplished Can’t get enough Viewpoint? this goal without her, reinforcing that she plays an integral role in his life even after their breakup. Ventimiglia’s appearance in the upcoming episodes of the show will hopefully reinforce Rory and Jess’s status as soul mates, but if Apply to be columnist or copyeditor. not, I will rest assured in my knowledge that where Rory leads, Jess is meant to follow. Email [email protected]

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So how does this relate to BridgeND? about starting a conversation — a conversation Roge Karma The goal of BridgeND is to combat political that cannot end here. B ridging the Gap apathy at its roots by providing a forum on cam- Political apathy is the greatest moral, social pus in which students from across the ideologi- and political issue of our time and it is impera- “The issue of wealth and income inequality is cal spectrum can come together in open and tive that we, the students of Notre Dame, do our the great moral issue of our time, it is the great rigorous debate concerning the issues that mat- part to combat it. economic issue of our time and it is the great ter to them. Issues like income inequality and climate political issue of our time.” – Senator Bernie BridgeND is not about compromising on your change and immigration are too important to Sanders beliefs or moderating them for the sake of politi- our futures for us to ignore. And we, as students While this semester BridgeND focused our cal correctness. Rather, it is about being willing blessed with such an unparalleled spiritual and entire Viewpoint column on the idea of income to express your beliefs — no matter how extreme intellectual community here at Notre Dame, are inequality, I would have to vehemently disagree left, right, center or other they may be — and be- in too important of a position in our lives to ig- with Senator Sanders. Income inequality is not ing willing to engage in civil dialogue with those nore them. the great issue of our time. who disagree with you. Thus, my challenge to you, the students of So then, what is? Well, it’s not climate change When BridgeND submitted Mimi Teixeira’s Notre Dame, is to carry on the conversation into or immigration or foreign policy or health care highly controversial column “Is income inequal- your dorms, through the dining halls and be- or any of the other issues we hear about in the ity that bad?” (Jan. 27) and people doubted yond this beautiful campus as we disperse all news cycle or during presidential debates. BridgeND’s claim to political centrism, those over the globe come May. The greatest issue of our time is political people fundamentally misunderstood our core We are all called to this task no matter our ma- apathy. mission. jor, religion or political affiliation, and it is our Why? Because foreign policy and climate At BridgeND, the question we ask ourselves duty to our country to respond in kind. change and immigration and income inequality is not, “How can we develop a solution that do not matter if no one is talking about them. Democrats and Republicans can agree on?” but Roge Karma is a sophomore political science major The most fundamental consequence of rep- rather, “How can we start a conversation?” living in Siegfried Hall. He is the President of BridgeND. resentative democracy is that government is a Our goal is to combat political apathy by ini- He can be reached at [email protected] function of its polity — the voice of our nation is, tiating a dialogue about important political BridgeND is a bipartisan student organization that in fact, the voice of us, its citizens. It follows that issues during our meetings, in The Observer brings students from across the political spectrum the relative importance of issues like income and through various events. Creating these con- together in discussions concerning public policy inequality, foreign policy and climate change is versations is the necessary first step to solving issues. The viewpoints expressed in this article do not necessarily contingent on their place in our na- the myriad of issues that face our nation to- necessarily reflect the opinion of BridgeND, but are the tional discourse. day, issues for which our generation will be left individual opinions of the author. Contact BridgeND at Thus, the extent to which we care enough responsible. [email protected] or follow them on Twitter at about an issue to discuss it, to learn more about So why am I telling you all of this now as we @bridge_ND it, to write our representatives about it or to pro- prepare for finals and summer vacation? The views expressed in this column are those of the test it is the extent to which it matters. The truth is that this column, at its core, is author and not necessarily those of The Observer.

Letter to the editor S tudent Government Q&A: An introduction

O ne of the complaints we’ve heard from stu- Walking away from our talk, I left with three decisions, the endowment approaches each in- dents during the past few months is a clear lack big takeaways. vestment and partnership through the lens of of communication between students and ad- The endowment prides itself on its socially the U.S. Catholic Bishops’ guidelines on social ministrators. Students: we hear you and we will responsible investing (SRI) policy. Prior to our responsibility. change it. conversation, I was completely unaware of the To read the full interview with Scott Malpass, We plan to fix this lack of communication stringent moral code the endowment adheres to visit Student Government’s website at http://stu- through an interview series that will be posted in all its actions — Catholic Social Teaching per- dentgovernment.nd.edu/ on the Student Government website. With help vades every facet of the endowment. Sometimes We believe this Q&A series with leading ad- and input from student groups on campus, I will it’s difficult to combine fiduciary responsibility ministrators will increase communication, interview administrators about issues related with moral responsibility, but the endowment transparency and, most importantly, collabora- to our five platform pillars: community engage- has been extremely successful in doing both of tion between students and administrators. Our ment, sexual assault, health and wellness, diver- these things. next interview will be with Bill Stackman, the sity and inclusion, and sustainability. In the same vein, the endowment takes its Associate Vice President for Student Services. Our first interview was with Scott Malpass, partner relationships extremely seriously. The Stay tuned as the interview will be released dur- the University’s chief investment officer. During highest quality of partners are ensured through ing early fall. our interview, I asked Scott to explain what the an intensive amount of background research be- We’d love to hear your feedback and work with endowment does, how it functions and how it af- fore initiating a partnership, and routine checks student groups involved in one of our five pil- fects the student body. make sure a partner is performing at a high level lars. The ultimate goal is to better serve the stu- Our conversation also touched on current hot in a manner aligned with the University’s core dent body. Through our combined effort on this topics, such as fossil fuel divestment, which has beliefs. I never knew the endowment turned project, we can present our concerns directly become even more popular discussion following down so many potentially lucrative partners to administrators and hear their thoughts in an leading environmentalist Bill McKibben’s cam- due to its conviction to act in accordance with informal yet informative setting. pus visit. I got the opportunity to ask Scott how Catholic Social Teaching. the endowment approaches divestment strate- Finally, I discovered the complexities behind Corey Robinson gies in general and with fossil fuel divestment, in divestment strategies that aren’t always ap- student body president particular. parent at first glance. To ground its financial April 18

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By KELLY McGARRY from a man: Mowgli’s own father. His the wolves support each other and protect backdrop, which can be, at times, dark A ssociate Scene Editor intolerance of Mowgli’s kind is rooted in their own, with no lack of interaction with and ominous. CGI characters interact injury, which is just one example of the the other animals of the jungle. During seamlessly with the live actor Mowgli, but Remaking a classic is dangerous ter- political undertones in the film. King the dry season, when drinking is more flashy effects are not relied upon too heav- ritory. It presents the challenge of bring- Louie (Christopher Walken) alludes to a important than eating, the jungle enters ily. In the necessary action scenes, par- ing something new to the story without mob boss; he gives Mowgli “an offer he a truce and animals are allowed to gather ticularly when Mowgli is dragged away by corrupting its original value. “The Jungle can’t refuse.” The hypnotic snake Kaa around Peace Rock unharmed. The ele- monkeys and in the final fight scene, the Book” (1967) is a classic for a reason. Jon (Scarlett Johansson) has a new element phants, who in the original film were rep- motion of the animals is realistic, while Favreau, director of the 2016 film, makes of seductiveness, when she meets Mowgli resented as a militia, are instead serene Mowgli’s exaggerated movements bring his mission clear when he appears on- alone in the jungle, telling him “I’ll keep mystics who are believed to have created an element of playfulness reminiscent of screen to introduce the movie. Having you close” as she prepares to make him everything in the jungle, and Mowgli is re- the animated character. grown up, like many in the audience, her meal. quired to bow before them out of respect. With the movie, Favreau accomplished watching the Rudyard Kipling original, Baloo (Bill Murray) returns as a lovable Reminders of the political violence in what has never been done before with a Favreau conveys a respect for his prede- carefree bear, but he’s not entirely altru- human society are at the forefront: Shere classic Disney film, at least never on such cessor and the goal of maintaining the istic — he’s a con artist, who only begins Khan terrorizes the jungle in his witch- a huge scale. He recreated “The Jungle integrity of “The Jungle Book.” Disney his relationship with Mowgli to help him hunt for the man-cub, fueled by bigotry Book” without abandoning its essence, animated films are so ubiquitous, revis- amass a huge store of honey. That doesn’t against mankind. He overtakes the wolf and his achievement begs the question, iting them often draws the director too invalidate their whole relationship — it pack by killing their leader, and rules can the classics be replaced? Years from far in the direction of edginess, as was grows more genuine, culminating in a them by instilling fear, and Mowgli is left now, when people talk about “The Jungle the case in “Alice in Wonderland” (2010). bluesy rendition of “The Bare Necessities.” a refugee, forced to flee home with his life Book,” they might be referring to this film Luckily, “The Jungle Book” doesn’t fall Mowgli’s guardian figures are strength- at risk. “The Jungle Book” doesn’t focus in the place of the original. It takes time for into this trap, but instead preserves the ened as well: His mother-wolf Raksha only on the big picture — it also zeroes in a Disney classic to lend itself to this kind of fundamental themes of the original. (Lupita Nyong’o) and his jaguar protector on the individual experience of Mowgli, a remake. We may not be ready for another However, that’s not to say it doesn’t add Bagheera (Ben Kingsley) exude poise and man-cub who doesn’t exactly fit in any- “The Lion King,” but “Peter Pan” and “The anything new. wisdom. where in the jungle, but knows he has no Aristocats,” as closer contemporaries to The villains are uniquely sinister. Shere The politics of the jungle are a care- place among men either. Like “Avatar” in “The Jungle Book” that enjoy equal fond- Khan (Idris Elba), the tiger who pursues fully constructed system. Living among 2009, “The Jungle Book” allows audience ness, may be potential opportunities. Mowgli, is more hostile than ever, and the wolves, Mowgli recites a pledge which members to perceive political violence in yet elicits sympathy — he appears with a says, “The strength of the wolf is the a way that is relatable yet distant. Contact Kelly McGarry at badly-scarred face, an injury he incurred strength of the pack.” Lead by their alpha, This all takes place on a beautiful jungle [email protected]

By NORA McGREEVY Halle Bailey, aged 17 and 16, based in Los single “Drop,” duo Chloe and Halle es- identity as a black female, born and raised S cene Writer Angeles; 16-year-old Sophie Beem from tablish a refreshingly unique sound. The in the Third Ward district of Houston. Her the Upper East Side of New York and sisters, who gained Beyoncé’s attention 2016 song, “Double Pedigree,” a reference S he danced in front of screens blazing 29-year-old Ingrid from Beyoncé’s own when their viral cover of “Pretty Hurts” to her dual heritage as a black, female art- “FEMINIST” in bold, bright white letters neighborhood in Houston. exploded on YouTube in 2011, are con- ist, begins as she slowly and confidently during the Mrs. Carter Show World Tour. Of the 5 songs on Sophie Beem’s 2016 EP, clusive proof that often two artists work- raps, invoking one of her role models, In her 2013 song “***Flawless” she sam- some hold promising features. “Skyline” ing together are often more powerful “Picture me rollin’ like Michelle Obama.” pled Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s TED showcases the depth and rich timbre of than one. Their exceptionally impressive The self-assured, swaggering beat com- Talk, “We Should All Be Feminists.” Her her voice as it weaves in and out of ma- voices combine to create complex, layered plements her assertive, Southern hip- latest music video “Formation” released ture, cool electronic pop beats. The ac- harmonies. Like both Sophie Beem and hop presence. In “Flex” (featuring Sevyn just before Super Bowl Sunday, was widely companying music video is lush, colorful Ingrid, the sisters sing about their status as Streeter) she establishes the same theme hailed as a “visual anthem” to black femi- and exciting, embodying the kind of ex- female musicians: “When that beat drops of bravado without asking for permission. nism — “I just might be a black Bill Gates hilaration that comes from a night out / It shatters glass ceilings,” Chloe raps, as In one particularly salient moment, she in the making!” she exclaims in the video, in a foreign landscape. With lyrics such Halle accompanies with a capella accents. declares in a matter-of-fact tone, “And of lifting her arms high in a position of en- as “Girls will be girls / Out here, running Although they only have one original course I’m into men, I just ain’t into you.” thusiastic confidence. this world,” her song “Girls Will Be Girls” work released to date, “Drop” stands out Beyoncé’s protégés diverge in terms of In short, Beyoncé has dedicated a sig- shamelessly embraces the same messages for its unusual mixture of fast-paced rap style and thematic content, yet the women nificant portion of her career and musical Beyoncé put forth in songs like “Run the and slower, haunting, lyrical melodies. remain united by the same defiantly con- prowess to the popularization of notions World” and “***Flawless” but within the As Halle stated in an interview with Elle fident, unapologetic edge that permeates of feminism in the music industry. And context of her own sleeker, bubbly style. earlier this month, “We all evolve … So in so much of Beyoncé’s recent work. Now is recently, the pop star and entrepreneur Other songs come across as disappoint- popular music, I want to hear something the time for the women to take their ca- took yet another move that clearly mani- ingly lifeless — “Nail Polish” is a confusing different. When it’s unexpected — that’s reers into their own hands. Beyoncé, in fested her feminist ideals: Her manage- combination of vapid lyrics (it’s actually what makes my heart pitter-patter.” an effort to encourage these young artists, ment company Parkwood Entertainment about painting nails) and repetitive syn- Finally, the 29-year old rapper and mu- has granted them a powerful platform signed three new recording contracts thetic noise. According to their interview sician Ingrid demonstrates the most re- from which to perform — their develop- with four young women. These deals cre- with Elle, Beyoncé has afforded her new fined perspective compared to her fellow ment in coming years will surely be some- ated a new cohort of Beyoncé protégés artists relatively free rein when it comes protégés, possibly because she’s had much thing to pay attention to. To quote Queen hand-selected by the Queen herself, each to their music creation — Beem’s style a much longer musical career in which to Bey’s most recent ode to self-creation, artist hopeful for success in an indus- might necessitate some further maturing discover her own voice. Her two released “Okay ladies, now let’s get in formation.” try Beyoncé describes as “dominated by before it can truly claim worthiness of the songs, “Flex” and “Double Pedigree,” are men.” Queen’s endorsement. intensely personal — they deal nearly ex- Contact Nora McGreevy at The protégés include sisters Chloe and Comparatively, in their newly-released clusively with issues surrounding her own [email protected]

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The noises and sounds of Ebertfest

By MATT McMAHON and his family. Similarly, in “Blow Out,” Jack unknown. not to be aware of being a member of an S cene Writer Terry, a sound technician for campy horror The two films convey this divide between audience in Ebertfest’s Virginia Theatre on movies, becomes increasingly ostracized as artist and audience, noise and sound, in a Saturday night. There is already a height- C hampaign, Illinois’s News-Gazette film he tries to convince others of a political as- number of ways, but the most important is ened sense of awareness created by watch- critic Chuck Koplinski introduced his con- sassination for which he only has scratchy where the two coalesce. The tiny workspac- ing a film in a theatre that houses over a tribution to the Ebertfest 2016 schedule, the audio evidence. es of each character, Brian’s cramped studio thousand other critics, filmmakers and the Brian Wilson musical biopic “Love & Mercy,” Both films feature men who can hear and Jack’s cluttered studio, represent their general kind of discerning audience mem- as a film that completely surprised him on noises that no one else around them can minds and how they are affected through ber that would attend a film festival estab- his initial viewing. The first-time contribu- accept. Their duties are to interpret these the creative process. Initially, they are clean lished and named after the most important tor to the festival, which was founded by noises and recapitulate them into sounds, and act as a sanctuary to escape to in order film critic of our time. The communal na- Pulitzer Prize-winning film critic Robert whether it be in song or special effect form, to make sense of the noise. ture of films introduced by those directly Ebert in order to celebrate films that did that others will understand. Sound begins Gradually, though, outsiders disturb involved with them, like Nancy Allen intro- not receive the recognition they deserved as a passion, yet — because of this divide them and their compromising of the space ducing “Blow Out,” to a knowingly recep- during their original runs, echoed famil- — it transforms just as much into traumatic acts as a source of trauma. When Brian’s tive crowd fosters an increased intensity iar Ebert sentiments about humanity and obsession. It is the one source for connec- father — also his ex-manager — visits and of feeling among the crowd. Moments of the delight in coming across movies that tion to the outside world, but because of plays him the new band he signed, Brian technical achievement or pivotal lines seem challenge their audience and change per- their unique relationships to their noise, retreats to a booth in the studio and the bigger when experienced as part of a per- ceptions, characteristics “Love & Mercy” their realities can never be reconciled with song turns into a piercing noise in his head- ceivably actively-invested crowd. achieves by going beyond the conventions the realities of those for which they adapt phones. When an intruder wipes Jack’s li- So it was especially unfortunate when of the biopic by positioning central figure their noise. brary of tapes clean, the clicks and whirrs of a fellow member of the audience audibly Brian Wilson and his humanity ahead of For Brian Wilson, the noises are the voic- his machines crescendo in the film’s sound laughed during the emotional climax of The Beach Boys or his music. es in his head and the perfected versions of mixing. “Blow Out.” While each and every audience “Love & Mercy” acted as the opener in every element of his music. He asks for three During pivotal scenes in both films, ac- member is entitled to their own reaction to a surprisingly, if unintentionally, cogent hours of takes to get the staccato rumblings celerating circular pan shots within these a film, this kind of insensitivity was akin to double feature realized by the Saturday of his session bassists just right for a snippet workspaces mimic the claustrophobia using a cell phone in a theatre. Much like night Ebertfest programming. Paired with of “Good Vibrations” and cancels expensive caused by the inescapability of the noises Steve Reich showed in his silent composi- the 1981 political thriller “Blow Out,” which studio time if the room’s vibe is off. For Jack in both tortured artists’ minds. Because tion 4’33”, the environmental factors of an Ebert championed amidst the film’s under- Terry, the noises are the tapes of environ- they are contained in such small spaces, audience inherently become a part of a whelming debut, the two films unexpect- mental sounds he captures by himself and the noises swell and swell until something movie. As a result, it is extremely important edly strung together an argument about reconstitutes as sound effects for movies. we might take as completely recognizable to understand how any one person’s ac- what constitutes as noise, compared to Brian and Jack are the only ones that hear turns into a grating cacophony of disori- tions, be it looking at a cell phone or making sound. the true source of the sounds they produce enting panic. And despite either’s ultimate extraneous noise, as one member of an au- In “Love & Mercy,” Brian Wilson’s men- and become tormented by the inability to ability to release their reigned-in sounds dience affect the rest of that audience. After tal state progressively deteriorates as he share those realities with anyone else. To unto the world, the fundamental discon- all, noise is something we all have to grap- attempts, in grander and grander scale, to Brian Wilson’s fans, his songs are their re- nect between their realities and their audi- ple with in our own manner, and can mean translate the noises he hears in his mind ality, divorced from the noises in his head; ence’s leaves them alone and tormented. wildly different things to different people. into something palatable and accessible to Jack Terry’s audiences, the movie sound With the double feature’s unintentional not only to a mainstream audience, but, on effects are their reality, while the original significance of sound and, specifically, Contact Matt McMahon at a more significant level, to his bandmates source of the sound remains off screen and sound in physical spaces, it was difficult [email protected]

The legacy of Roger Ebert

By SAM FENTRESS Required viewing. I remember watching know some spry old man. He was steeped writing about film was not a way of validat- S cene Writer Audrey Hepburn in “Wait Until Dark” with in movies and experience, and I wanted ing my own experience in the theater, but my parents. That is a truly terrifying ex- to know his opinion about everything. See learning to have one. It was learning the L eonard Maltin’s 2001 “Movie Guide” sits ample of what a movie can do. Movies can a movie and then read Roger’s take on it. importance of bringing my own self, story in two pieces on the coffee table in my fam- have “goodness,” maybe, but they can also What’s his angle? Does he write about the and humanity to each viewing. ily room. The pages have been turned and exert force. acting? The story? Cinematography? We Watching movies to Roger was anything turned and turned. Mr. Maltin’s friendly Eventually I’d form my own canon, as- bonded over an affection for Miyazaki, ar- but passive. He called movies “empathy visage beams keenly from the bent burnt- similating the movies of my parents and gued over Lynch and I learned much from machines,” designed to lift us out of our yellow cover. their parents’ but adding a few of my own: him about the human beings behind films stagnant existence. He encouraged people My first reason for reading reviews was “Castle in the Sky,” “The Truman Show,” like “Goodfellas” and “Grizzly Man.” to “read” movies, to marinate in them and to seek validation for my own experience “Do the Right Thing.” These became my For a while, Roger’s reviews were my reflect on them, to treat them like they of the movies. I wanted Maltin to like movies, movies I could talk about, movies training wheels. The beauty of Roger’s might treat great works of literature or mu- “Raiders” and “Empire” as much as I did, so I’d watch excitedly and put aside and come film education is its provision for gradual sic. At the most fundamental, I believe this when I flipped the pages muttering the al- back to in six months, filled with wonder weaning. Eventually, his words taught me is the job of the moviegoer and the critic: to phabet under my breath, it was with slight and questions anew. Roger Ebert’s name it would be better to focus not on what is ef- do something to the movie, but first to let it nausea. I wondered whether my own in- might be on the DVDs, with some all-too- fective in the movie, but what’s affective to do something to you. stincts, feelings and experiences could find succinct quote from the Chicago Sun- me. I found that if I wanted to truly express For me and for many, Roger was and is an the validity like Maltin’s, the man of 20,000 Times pasted on the cover. my love for the movies, it wouldn’t happen evangelist. He spread, with humility and entries. I had only been reading Roger’s writ- by emulating Roger’s experience of a mov- love, the gospel of cinema to the world. I’d been taught, by my movie-loving ing for a few years when he passed away, ie. I would have to have my own. parents, to seek out quality. Orson Welles? so coming to his reviews — especially in So what I picked up from Roger — what Contact Sam Fentress at Good. Grace Kelly? Great. “The Searchers”? the digital age — was a bit like getting to everyone picks up from Roger — was that [email protected]

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Sports Authority rowing | Lake natoma invitational NHL takes most ND gains confidence depth, guts at Lake Natoma regatta

but an elite quarterback clinches By VICTORIA LLORENS came against California and C alifornia and Brown. Marek Mazurek you a spot in the conference Sports Writer No. 16 Iowa, while the second On day two, the Irish im- S ports Editor championship game. Same was versus Stanford and No. 12 proved their times across the with two great pitchers in base- N o. 18 Notre Dame traveled to Wisconsin. Stone said the boat board from Saturday’s races. Editor’s Note: This week, the ball. The Dodgers got by with sunny Sacramento, California, had an outstanding weekend The first varsity four finished Sports Authority columnists an- phenomenal performances over the weekend to compete in overall. fourth in the morning against swer the question, “In which com- from Zack Greinke and Clayton the Lake Natoma Invitational. “The second varsity [eight] had No. 15 Gonzaga, Wisconsin and petition is it most difficult to win Kershaw and basically no one The Irish faced six ranked a really good weekend,” Stone Iowa, but it lowered its time to a championship?” else. Kansas City fans will re- teams including No. 1 Brown, No. said. “Came up a little bit short 7:31.25. Look guys, let’s not make this member with grief how Madison 2 California and No. 7 Stanford on Sunday, but they raced well The second varsity eight com- harder than it needs to be. The Bumgarner single-handedly throughout their eight Saturday Saturday morning, raced well peted next against the same toughest competition to win a won the 2014 World Series for races and three Sunday races. again Saturday afternoon and three teams and earned a sec- championship in is clearly the San Francisco. Notre Dame had not raced then, I think, raced well but not ond-place finish with a time of NHL. It’s easy to get one or two in three weeks due to inclem- great on Sunday.” 6:31.10. As Daniel O’Boyle mentioned star players — anyone with cap ent weather conditions, which The first varsity four did not In another race featuring the in his column yesterday, hockey space can do that. But the NHL forced the cancellation of the find as much success in its races, Irish, Bulldogs, Badgers and may be less accessible to those is the most difficult league to Big Ten-ACC Double Duel in as it finished in third place in Hawkeyes, Notre Dame’s first not born in colder climates, and, win because you need a solid Bloomington, Indiana, on April both its morning race against varsity eight took a third-place as R.J. Stempak pointed out on roster from top to bottom. 2. Irish head coach Martin Stone the Golden Bears and Hawkeyes finish with a time of 6:22.88 to Monday, a middling NBA team In addition to the difficulty it said the break in play led to im- and evening race versus the close out the regatta. has very little shot to win the takes to acquire a full roster, the provement through preparation Cardinal and Badgers. Stone said his team’s abil- crown. Stanley Cup is hardest trophy to and training for the team. Notre Dame’s first varsity ity to compete well with high- But come on, when you get to hoist because of how grueling the “I think [the break] helped us a eight, however, had a little more ly-ranked teams gives it some the nitty gritty of actually play- playoffs are. Sixteen wins gets little bit,” Stone said. “It allowed success with a second-place confidence for the future. ing the games to win the cham- you the Cup, and that’s on top us to prepare maybe a little bit finish — and a time of 6:29.67 “It gives us a little bit of con- pionship, no competition comes of 82 regular season games. And better. It allowed us to change — while squaring off with fidence, but still there’s a long close to hockey in terms of the those 16 wins are the most hard kind of our training and what we California and Iowa. It later way to go,” Stone said. “Our sheer amount of factors you fought in all of sports. Playoff were doing, and there’s always recorded a third-place mark goal is to do well at the ACC need to win the Stanley Cup. hockey is not for the faint-of- with long layoffs a little bit of a against Stanford and Wisconsin. [Championships] and get to the First and foremost, if you want heart, and after one series, al- down part — like are we going to Notre Dame’s final boat, the NCAAs, so those are two things to win the Stanley Cup, you need most every player has injuries. forget how to race? — but I think, second varsity four, also had a still sitting out there that we’re depth. That’s four solid lines and Yet unlike the NBA, NHL play- for the most part, we handled second-place finish followed trying to make happen.” six solid defensemen. No team ers actually play through the that very well, and I think that by a third-place result. In the Notre Dame finishes its regu- can win the Cup with one great pain — looking at you, Stephen our starting morning race was first race, it finished with a lar season at the Dale England line and three mediocre ones. Curry. Blackhawks forward pretty good.” time of 7:28.80 against Brown Cup Regatta in Bloomington, Just ask Alex Ovechkin. Marian Hossa played the 2013 On Saturday, the second var- and Gonzaga. In the last race Indiana, which begins on Friday. Hockey is not often a pretty Stanley Cup Finals with a bro- sity eight achieved a pair of sec- of the day, it improved its time sport, and in a seven-game se- ken hand. Boston Bruins center ond-place finishes with times to 7:28.17, but fell back one Contact Victoria Llorens at ries, the team that wins is usu- Patrice Bergeron suffered two of 6:32.72 and 6:39.35. The first spot while contending against [email protected] ally the team that gets the most fractured ribs and a punctured production from their “grind- lung in Game 5 of that same se- ing” players on the third and ries but was back in Game 6. fourth lines. Everyone knows That kind of effort and tough- Patrick Kane and Jonathan ness just aren’t evident in other Toews on the Blackhawks, but sports. The NFL is physical, yes, Chicago has won three Stanley but if you’re a top-two seed, you Cups in the last six years be- get a bye week to start the play- cause they have the role play- offs, and then there’s another bye ers to back them up. In the week before the Super Bowl. 2015 Stanley Cup Finals, the And if parity is your thing, Blackhawks had nine players the NHL has plenty of that, as with three points or more and well. Five of the last six Stanley rookie Teuvo Teravainen, not Cup Finals have featured a team Kane or Toews, led the team seeded fourth or lower, and in with four points. For the play- 2012, the No. 8-seed Los Angeles offs as a whole, Chicago had 10 Kings won the Cup. That’s never players put up 10 or more points, happened in the NBA. while Tampa Bay only had seven Every team is a threat come players reach the 10-point mark. the playoffs and you can’t buy a Now let’s compare that to oth- championship with one or two er sports shall we? In the NBA, stars. Thus, the Stanley Cup is all you need is LeBron James on the toughest trophy to win hands your team and you’re guaran- down. teed a spot in the finals. I mean take away LeBron from the 2010 Contact Marek Mazurek at Cavaliers, and they don’t even [email protected] make the playoffs. The views expressed in this The same goes for the NFL Sports Authority are those of the and MLB to a certain extent. Yes, author and not necessarily those defense wins championships, of The Observer. The Observer accepts classifieds every business day from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Notre Dame office, 024 South Dining Hall. 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back-to-back singles off freshman I was really proud of the way she are some things we can continue S oftball Broncos left-hander Jordan Kurth. attacked all day today.” to improve on. ... And I think we’re L andis Cn o tinued from page 16 Senior right fielder Megan Sorlie Western Michigan looked to going to do a much better job of Cn o tinued from page 16 grounded out but advanced both answer, however, and loaded the that.” tightened the screws and retired runners to give the Irish another bases with no outs to start the Entering the sixth inning, Irish starting roles. six straight batters in the third scoring opportunity. fifth. Broncos junior left fielder Ivy sophomore left-hander Katie “It’s a great comfort to know and fourth innings. Sophomore left fielder Bailey Schaaf lined a single to right field, Beriont replaced Rhodes. After that everyone works just as Behind Rhodes, the Irish got Bigler worked Kurth to a full count but Sorlie had a chance to make a retiring the first batter, Beriont al- hard so that they can help the on the board in the bottom of the and fouled a ball to first base, play at home. Sorlie’s throw was lowed runners to reach first and team win, and that there’s not a third with junior center fielder which was dropped by Broncos on time, but Broncos sophomore second but got out of the inning very noticeable effect with the Karley Wester smacking a one- freshman first basemanB rooke outfielder Geordin Craun slid in with two straight groundouts to change of personnel,” Landis out double to center field.H er Wyman. Bigler drew a walk on the under the tag to put the Broncos Rochford at third base. said. sister, freshman second baseman next pitch, and instead of two outs on the board. Beriont closed Western Whether with the usual start- Ali Wester advanced her to third and runners on second and third, The Broncos continued to cut Michigan out in the seventh and ing three or a change in person- on a sacrifice bunt to bring up the Irish drew a bases-loaded at- into Notre Dame’s lead as senior final inning as the Broncos went nel, the Irish have performed freshman third baseman Melissa bat for Karley Wester. second baseman Melissa Palmer three-up, three-down, sealing the admirably under pressure this Rochford. And she delivered. singled to to score two more runs. 6-3 victory for the Irish. season. Five out of their last six Rochford walked and stole sec- After working to a full count, Cichocki walked to load the bases The Irish will be in action again games have been decided by ond to give the Irish runners on Wester drove a grand slam to right for the second time in the inning, Wednesday at 6 p.m. when they two goals or less, including three second and third with freshman field for her second home run of but Gumpf stuck with Rhodes, face Valparaiso at Melissa Cook that have gone to overtime. Late designated player Caitlyn Brooks the season to extend the Irish lead who escaped the inning with the Stadium. in the game, however, Landis at the plate. Brooks put the Irish to 6-0. Irish head coach Deanna lead intact by getting junior des- “I just want to play really good and company have been buck- in front, 2-0, on a single to right Gumpf praised Wester’s perfor- ignated player Abby Stoner to pop ball,” Gumpf said. “If there’s ling down. field on the next pitch, with both mance on the night. out. one thing to improve on from “Our goal is to ultimately go Wester and Rochford coming “One of our small-ballers is “That was a tough inning,” [Tuesday] it’s really minimize the into the playoffs … and they’re around to score. the one who hit the grand slam,” Gumpf said. “We were talking one inning. Things are going to gonna be really close games,” Notre Dame kept the heat up in Gumpf said. “[Wester] does such about it in the team room, just happen, we just need to do a great Landis said. “It’s a great comfort the fourth with sophomore short- a great job with that. Karley had a little things that we can do bet- job of slowing it down.” knowing that we play such good stop Morgan Reed and fresh- great day. She did everything, she ter. I thought, even though we did team defense that our offense man catcher Maddie McCracken completely dominated her at-bats a great job after that inning just Contact Marek Mazurek at can rely on us sometimes to re- leading off the inning with using small ball and going power. shutting the door, I think there [email protected] lieve the pressure.” P aid Advertisement The unique thing about Notre Dame this season is the depth they have across all four classes, a trait which is not limited to its defense. In addition to the expe- rience of the core playing togeth- er, Landis said the team’s depth might be the key to making this season different from past years. “It’s great to have so many guys playing, and it’s unique to have this amount of talent,” Landis said. “[There are] a lot of guys with talent and ability, and if we put that together, I think there’s no reason why we shouldn’t be right there at the end of the year.” For all intents and purposes, if the Irish are playing in the na- tional championship game at the end of the year, Landis will have played a huge role. In addition to the Schmiesser award, Landis also won ACC Defensive Player of the Year last year, two separate Defensive- Player-of-the-Week honors this spring, the Weaver-James- Corrigan postgraduate schol- arship from the ACC and was honored as a preseason All- American this year. Still, Landis only has his eyes set on one award come late May. “[Getting all those awards], I think it’s cool,” Landis said. “But there’s only one real award I’m after — to win a national cham- pionship. It’s great to win all these awards, but, to be honest, I’m looking for something else. An All-American award means something, but I want a ring.” And what about those clamor- ing for Landis to become the first defensive player ever to win the Tewaarton Award? “I think it would be a great honor,” Landis said. “I’m not focusing on any stuff like that, though — I’m focusing on my matchup and my job every time I step on the field.” If Landis keeps playing his game and thinking like that, late May and early June could be an exciting time for the Irish.

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CAITLYN JORDAN | The Observer Irish sophomore Brooke Broda returns a volley during Notre Dame’s 6-1 win over Indiana on Feb. 20 at Eck Tennis Pavilion.

By MICHAEL IVEY G leason, Closs, Fennelly and Sports Writer Robinson did not have the same success as their other teammates, N otre Dame will travel to Cary, however. On court No. 1, Gleason North Carolina, this week to play was bested 6-1, 6-3. Closs lost her in the ACC tournament at the Cary match in straight sets 6-2, 7-5 on Tennis Center. The Irish will be court No. 4, while Fennelly was met the No. 11 seed in the tournament with the same fate on court No. 6, and will take on No. 14-seeded losing 7-5, 6-3. Robinson was best- Pittsburgh at 10 a.m. Wednesday in ed 6-1, 6-2 on court No. 2. the first round. In the doubles competition, “We will only have one practice Broda/Miller were winning 5-4 before our first conference match on court No. 3 when the match on Wednesday,” Irish head coach was discontinued. The teams of Jay Louderback said. “We play a Gleason/Robinson and Closs/ very tough Pitt team we beat 4-3 Vrabel were both bested by scores early in the season.” of 6-3 on courts No. 1 and 2, That match between the Irish respectively. P aid Advertisement (12-12, 5-9) and the Panthers (7- Later on Sunday afternoon, the 13, 1-13) took place Feb. 12 at Eck Irish closed out the regular sea- Tennis Pavilion. In that match, son by shutting down Norfolk the Irish were lifted to singles wins State from start to finish.B roda by senior Quinn Gleason, juniors and Fennelly shut out their oppo- Mary Closs and Jane Fennelly, and nents 6-0, 6-0 on courts No. 4 and sophomore Allison Miller. Junior 5, respectively. Closs swept her op- Monica Robinson and senior ponent 6-1, 6-1 on court No. 3. On Julie Vrabel were bested in their court No. 1, Gleason won 6-1, 6-0, matches. In the doubles competi- followed by a 6-2, 6-1 victory by tion, Closs and Vrabel won their Miller on court No. 2. Freshman match, while the teams of Gleason/ Rachel Chong emerged victorious Robinson and Fennelly/Miller on court No. 6, 6-2, 6-2. both lost to give the point to the In the doubles competition, the Panthers. doubles team of Gleason/Fennelly The Panthers’ lone conference won, 6-2, on court No. 1, followed win of the season in 14 tries came by Broda/Miller emerging victori- against Louisville on Feb. 19, while ous, 6-2, on court No. 2. Vrabel/ the Irish enter the tournament af- Chong finished off the team sweep ter winning two of their final three by winning, 6-4, on court No. 3. regular season matches. Louderback believes the close On Friday, Notre Dame defeated matches his team has been in- Virginia Tech on Senior Day at the volved in this season will be ben- Courtney Tennis Center. The Irish eficial to helping his team have the were propelled to victory by singles right competitive mindset. wins by sophomore Brooke Broda, “I am really excited about how Robinson and Gleason and by dou- are doubles teams are playing,” bles wins from Gleason/Robinson Louderback said. “We have been in and Vrabel/Closs. multiple tight 4-3 matches, which Irish sophomore Brooke Broda will help us in the post season.” connects on a backhand during The winner of Wednesday’s Notre Dame’s 6-1 win over Indiana match between Notre Dame and on Feb. 20 at Eck Tennis Pavilion. Pittsburgh will face off against No. Caitlyn Jordan | The Observer 6-seeded Clemson at 10 a.m. on Irish sophomore Brooke Broda Thursday. The tournament will connects on a backhand during conclude Sunday at 10 a.m. Notre Dame’s 6-1 win over Indiana The tournament will get under- on Feb. 20 at Eck Tennis Pavilion. way for Notre Dame on Wednesday During the loss at Virginia on at 10 a.m. in Cary, North Carolina. Sunday, Broda won her match 6-2, 6-4 on court No. 5. Miller emerged Contact Michael Ivey at victorious on court No. 3 7-5, 6-4. [email protected] Sports ndsmcobserver.com | wednesday, April 20, 2016 | The Observer 15

Kelley Hurley, will be making O lympics her second appearance in the Cn o tinued from page 16 Olympics. She qualified as both an individual epeeist and with years and the first U.S. women’s the women’s epee team in 2012, fencer ever to win a medal. when she clinched the winning Kelley Hurley, a 2010 gradu- touch in the team’s bronze- ate, will be taking part in her medal match against Russia to third Olympics after qualify- secure its place on the podium. ing as an individual epeeist in Kiefer, a current senior for 2008 and with the women’s epee Notre Dame who took this past team in 2012. In 2012, she was season off to participate in the an alternate and defeated Anna qualification cycle, will be tak- Sivkova of Russia after replacing ing place in her second Olympic Susie Scanlan to help the United Games. She has won the NCAA States women’s epee team earn women’s foil championship in the bronze medal. all three seasons she has com- Meinhardt, a 2015 graduate, peted for the Irish, and she fin- will also be making his third ished fifth as an individual foilist Olympic appearance. He is cur- during her only Olympic ap- rently the No. 3 men’s foilist pearance in 2012. in the world and became the With five representatives youngest U.S. Olympic fencer of on the U.S. team, Notre Dame all time when he made the team boasts more Olympians than in 2008 at the age of 17. any other NCAA program and is Courtney Hurley, a 2012 grad- just one of three programs with uate and the younger sister of multiple representatives.

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MICHAEL YU | The Observer Irish senior center fielder Kyle Richardson relays the ball into the infield during Notre Dame’s 9-5 win over UIC on March 22. Richardson made a key defensive stop for the Irish to secure their win over MSU.

but I think, doing it for Mike D ame has won every game B aseball — because he’s a guy that just started by Hearne this sea- Cn o tinued from page 16 works his tail off — it kinda son. The nine innings of shut- means a little more for me. It out ball dropped his ERA to dominated on the mound,” makes me feel real good that 2.25 on the season. Lidge said. “I knew it would I was able to do that for him.” “Mike’s the epitome of what be a low scoring game. After Other than getting the lead- we try to live every single day,” a couple innings, you kinda off batter on base in the bot- Lidge said. “Going out there get that vibe. I’d love to do tom of the seventh inning, and being confident in your- that for every guy on the staff, Michigan State’s only real self, grinding through at-bats. scoring chance of the game He had a couple at-bats where P aid Advertisement came in the ninth inning. the guy just kept fouling stuff The Spartans got the first off. Having Mike go out there two batters of the inning on every midweek, knowing that with back-to-back singles be- he’s a guy that’s going to give fore a pair of sterling defensive us a big chance to win, puts a plays preserved the narrowest lot of confidence in our hit- of leads for the Irish. ters and puts a lot of confi- Hearne was able to get the dence in the defense. We can lead runner out at third base tell that Mike feels good about on a fielder’s choice for the himself because he feels good first out of the inning be- about the team, so he’s just fore senior center fielder Kyle a great guy to play for, great Richardson made the play of guy to play behind. I couldn’t the game to keep the tying be happier for him to get that run from scoring at home for complete-game shutout.” the second out of the inning. Up next for the Irish is “The guy hit the ball up the Wednesday night’s return to middle,” Lidge said of the play Frank Eck Stadium in a mid- that saved the game. “[Senior week game against Central shortstop] Lane Richards Michigan. makes a big dive with out- “We’ve been playing re- stretched arms — I thought ally, really well as of late,” he was going to get it. It gets Lidge said. “But we don’t re- through him, gets to Kyle, who ally try to look at that. We just was in there as a defensive re- say, ‘Hey, we’re gonna go out placement, and he makes a there, we’re gonna have a ton fantastic throw home. I don’t of fun, but at the same time, know if he could have thrown we’re going to compete at a it better. Fantastic throw to really high level.’ We’re really home, gives me a nice hop. I confident in ourselves right go to tag him. He slid in pretty now. We’re firing on all cyl- hard, so I was just hoping I inders, and we’re ready to go held on to the ball. I squeezed tomorrow. We’re just going to it real tight, and we got him take it one pitch at a time and out. hopefully come away with the “That’s two big plays back- victory.” to-back, with [Hearne] get- First pitch between the Irish ting the guy out at third, and and Chippewas (8-28, 3-6 it was a big play to stop the ty- MAC) will be at 6:05 p.m. at ing run from scoring. I think Frank Eck Stadium. that might have taken the breath out of Michigan State.” Contact Hunter McDaniel at With Tuesday’s win, Notre [email protected] 16 The observer | wednesday, April 20, 2016 | ndsmcobserver.com baseball | ND 1, Michigan state 0 Fencing Hearne pitches Irish past Spartans Olympic

By HUNTER McDANIEL Sports Writer fencers

D ifferent week, same story for Notre Dame and senior named left-hander Michael Hearne. Although the Irish (22- Observer Staff Report 12, 9-7 ACC) saw their of- fense largely held in check at O ne current and four former Michigan State on Tuesday Notre Dame fencers will represent afternoon, Hearne hurled his the United States at this summer’s second complete game in as Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, many starts and stifled the Brazil. Spartans (25-8, 7-2 Big Ten) in Mariel Zagunis, sisters Kelley a 1-0 victory for Notre Dame, and Courtney Hurley, Gerek its sixth in a row and 14th of Meinhardt and Lee Kiefer were 16. selected for the 17-member U.S. Hearne kept the Spartans Olympic team following a year- off the board completely, long qualification process. making it just the third time Zagunis, a 2006 graduate, will Michigan State has been held be making her fourth Olympic ap- scoreless all season. pearance and is one of the most The Irish got their only accomplished fencers in United run of the entire game in the States’ Olympic history. She is a top of the sixth inning with two-time individual gold medal- a solo shot off the bat of ju- ist, capturing the titles in 2004 and nior catcher Ryan Lidge, who 2008, and also earned a bronze said the best part about it was medal in 2008 as a member of the helping Hearne get the win. women’s sabre team. With her “It’s probably more gratify- gold medal in 2004, Zagunis be- ing for me that it came for a came the firstU .S. fencer to win guy that just absolutely MICHAEL YU | The Observer an Olympic gold medal in 100 Irish senior left-hander Michael Hearne delivers a pitch during Nore Dame’s 9-5 win against UIC on see BASEBALL PAGE 15 March 22 at Frank Eck Stadium. Notre Dame has won every game Hearne has started this season. see OLYMPICS PAGE 15 men’s Lacrosse ND Softball | nd 6, western michigan 3 L andis leads W ester’s grand slam veteran defense lifts Irish over Broncos

By BRIAN PLAMONDON happened to me. But the reason By MAREK MAZUREK Sports Writer why I’m so good is not because S ports Editor of me — it’s because of all six Take a glance at senior de- guys back there. And I’m very N o. 18 Notre Dame kept its fender Matt Landis’ stat-line real about that. It’s not just my momentum rolling Tuesday and nothing will stick out at you role — it’s everybody else’s role evening, knocking off Western about his career at Notre Dame. that matters.” Michigan, 6-3, for its 20th-con- Zero points in four years, 90 to- The defense in general has had secutive nonconference victory. tal ground balls. one of the best statistical years In addition to its noncon- Then why are some, including in recent history. Averaging only ference winning streak, the Lax Magazine and Notre Dame 6.60 goals against per game, the Irish (33-6, 9-3 ACC) have now sports website One Foot Down, Irish have held all 10 of their op- won eight in a row overall after clamoring for Landis to win the ponents under their season aver- sweeping ACC rival Virginia the Tewaarton Award, which an- age for goals so far. Tech over the weekend. nually recognizes the most out- Landis believes a lot of their Senior left-hander Allie standing lacrosse player in the success can be attributed to how Rhodes took the mound for the nation? the entire starting defense re- Irish, looking for her 16th win It’s because the captain is turned from last year, as well as of the season. The Kirkland, last year’s USILA William C. most of the key players on mid- Washington, native set down Schmeisser Award winner for field and attack, he said. the side in order in the first in- best defender in the nation and “Everyone is pretty comfort- ning but ran into trouble in the is arguably the best player on the able with how everyone plays,” second against the Broncos (18- current No. 1 team and the No. 2 Landis said. “We’re not really 20, 10-3 MAC). defense in country. learning any more about one Broncos junior third base- For Landis, however, the team another; we’re comfortable with man Kelsea Cichocki hit a lead- comes before the individual. one another.” off single back up the middle “I think the most important Even so, the Notre Dame de- and three batters later fresh- thing is to not focus on myself fense has dealt with adversity. man catcher Courtney Sleeman and get too caught up with the Junior and starting defender drew a walk to put runners on past,” Landis said. “Honestly, Garrett Epple has only started six first and second with two outs. our defense is one of the best in of the Irish’s 10 games this year Rhodes escaped, however, forc- the country and has been for the due to injury, pushing reserves ing a groundout and preserving past couple years. Somebody like senior Jack Sheridan into the scoreless tie. Rhodes then KATHLEEN DONAHUE| The Observer has to get that individual at- Irish senior left-hander Allie Rhodes delivers a pitch during Notre tention, and [it’s great] that it see LANDIS PAGE 13 see SOFTBALL PAGE 13 Dame’s 5-0 win over Butler on Thursday at Melissa Cook Stadium.