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Volume 46, Issue 119 | THURsday, April 11, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com Pass-In-Review honors ROTC members University president addresses participants, emphasizes commitment to service

By CHARLIE DUCEY address. News Writer “The military has a long and historic involvement Fourteen exemplary at Notre Dame, with mem- members of Notre Dame’s bers of the military at- Reserve Officer Training tending the University as Corps (ROTC) program far back as 1858,” he said. received awards for in- “Notre Dame is one of only tegrity, leadership and 56 universities with a ROTC community involvement program representing all at the 2013 Presidential four branches of the United Pass-In-Review ceremony States military.” yesterday. Jenkins said he respects The formal military cer- the dedication of the ROTC emony, held in the Stepan students and the work they Center, gathered all ca- do. dets and midshipmen on “People will look to you campus. Midshipman for leadership. They will Jason Koncsol spoke about look to you for purpose,” the importance of Notre he said. “I know that what Dame’s ROTC program. you do as a ROTC partici- University President Fr. pant is not easy. On top of John Jenkins opened the Pass-In-Review with an see ROTC PAGE 3 EMILY DANAHER | The Observer Senior awarded scholarship University hires

By MEL FLANAGAN News Writer digital officer

Senior Catherine Reidy will By LESLEY STEVENSON and faculty in technology take the Notre Dame tradi- News Writer research, investment and tion across the pond next year to study for her master’s Among several technolo- degree in African Studies on gy-based initiatives in the a Clarendon Scholarship at works for next year, the Oxford University. University created a new Reidy, a psychology ma- position called chief aca- jor and member of the demic digital officer to pro-

International Scholars mote digital learning and Elliott Visconsi Program at the Kellogg appointed Elliott Visconsi C hief academic digital officer Institute for International to fill the position, accord- application. Studies, was offered a schol- ing to a University press “What we are trying to arship by the Social Sciences release. do is figure out [is] how do Division of Oxford to further Visconsi, associate pro- we integrate digital tools develop her interest in inter- fessor of English and con- into our overall education- national affairs and related Photo courtesy of Catherine Reidy current associate professor al mission?” Visconsi said. Catherine Reidy, center, poses for a photo in Sierra Leone, where she conducted of law, said he will work to see SCHOLARSHIP PAGE 6 independent research during the summers of 2011 and 2012. guide and support students see DIGITAL PAGE 5 Annual banquet honors student leadership

By AUBREY BUTTS Awards Banquet. Award for her work with the Notre said. “I’m not a hard science major, necessarily limit their extracurricu- News Writer The awards recognize students Dame Fighting Neglected Tropical but I’ve learned a lot. Over this past lar activities to groups related to pre- whose efforts benefit not only the Diseases club. Conron said the tra- winter break, I was able to unite my existing interests. The Division of Student Affairs University community but also dis- jectory of her service work was unex- psychology major with my theology “You need to be open to finding honored six Notre Dame seniors and advantaged populations across the pected yet purposeful. major with my interest in NTDs by new passions and when things creep one post-baccalaureate student for globe, according to a University press “My involvement with the club traveling to Haiti and interviewing up on you that seem interesting, even their academic, journalistic and ser- release. has shaped everything else that I’ve patients there about their mental if you think it will be a diversion from vice contributions to the University Senior Emily Conron received the undertaken in college, even though health and religious beliefs.” at the April 3 Student Leadership John W. Gardner Student Leadership I got into it by accident,” Conron Conron said students should not see AWARDS PAGE 4

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ROTC SMC presents Four-Year Promise Continued from page 1 the same responsibilities By KAITLYN RABACH need them, led by exceptional maintaining good academ- college education. that every student faces, Saint Mary’s Editor faculty who are dedicated to ic standing, registering for “If you look at the re- you have ROTC duties and teaching.” courses at the assigned times, search, more and more qual- activities.” On April 2, Saint Mary’s Mona Bowe, vice president completing an average of 32 ity degrees are taking more Jenkins’ invocation em- announced the Four-Year for enrollment engagement, semester hours each year and than four years to finish,” phasized the service aspect Promise, which guarantees said 93 percent of all students being accepted into a major Fitzpatrick said. “Those extra within the ROTC program. students will either graduate graduate within the four years by the end of spring semester years are lost money.” “I know you do this out in four years or the College already. of sophomore year. Bowe said the College has of a great sense of commit- will pay for their extra “These are things that our already received positive ment that resonates to your courses. students are already doing,” feedback on the new promise. service in various branches Students must follow cer- “This promise is Bowe said. “Other colleges referred to of the military,” he said. tain guidelines to be eligible really just putting In this time of econom- this new program as a con- Cadets Abigail Nichols for the promise, which will ic hardship, Bowe said the tract,” Bowe said. “We want- and Edward Spinelli were start with the incoming class our money where College would like future stu- ed to call it a promise and awarded the prestigious of 2017, College President our mouth is.” dents and their families to we have received very posi- Army Officer’s Saber. Carol Ann Mooney said. know the College cares about tive feedback about this new Spinelli was also honored Mona Bowe “This isn’t a recruitment their investment. promise. I gave a presenta- with the Hendry Memorial Vice president for enrollment strategy for us or a new ini- “We want people to know tion in Grand Rapids a couple engagement tiative on campus,” Mooney that we know how huge of an of weeks ago and the parents said. “Our students have al- investment a college educa- of incoming freshman were ways worked closely with “This promise is really just tion is,” Bowe said. more than excited to hear “I know you do this their advisers and professors putting our money where our Professor of communica- about this guarantee.” out of a great sense to stay on track and achieve mouth is,” Bowe said. tions Colleen Fitzpatrick said of commitment their goals. We offer the Bowe said the major guide- more and more research has Contact Kaitlyn Rabach at courses they need, when they lines for this promise include been done on the expense of a [email protected] that resonates to your service in Paid Advertisement various branches of the military.” Fr. John Jenkins University President

Award and the Patrick Dixon Award, an honor he shared with Army Cadet Michael Dompierre. Other leadership awards given to ROTC members included the Dr. Michael McKee Award, earned by Cadet Sabina Fischer and the Edward Easby- Smith Award, awarded to Midshipman Katherine Griffin. Cadet Benjamin Coffey received the Captain Paul Roberge Memorial Award, which acknowledg- es the specific accomplish- ments of a pilot candidate. Naval ROTC Midshipmen Michael McCormick, Blake Weller, Kevin Hickey, Madeleine Anderson, Devon Graham and Elizabeth Schroff and Cadets Eric Wilde and Patrick Bowlds were honored with deco- rations recognizing their integrity, diligence and service. In memory of the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, Jenkins commended the actions of Fr. Corby, a Holy Cross priest who accompanied the Union Army and whose statue stands outside of Notre Dame’s Corby Hall. “Fr. Corby stood on a rock and gave absolution to the troops, not simply for the Union soldiers, nor only for the Catholic soldiers, but for all soldiers,” he said. “[He] embodied this message of serving a just peace. I challenge all of you as participants of the ROTC program to pursue this cause of a just peace as well.”

Contact Charlie Ducey at [email protected] 4 The observer | THURsday, APRIL 11, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com NEWS Arabic Club celebrates Middle Eastern culture

By CAROLINA WILSON Rodriguez, a senior, said and precious treasures of “Combining language and from unemployment to lan- News Writer this year’s celebration mankind,” Bualuan said. cultural learning both inside guage barriers to prejudice was unique in its install- “The more we celebrate other and outside of the classroom and to serious psychological The Arabic Club hosted its ment of a theme intended cultures, the more dimen- has made my experience as wounds resulting from war sixth annual Arabic Culture to demonstrate the dynam- sion and depth we add to our an Arabic major at Notre and diaspora.” Night last Friday, celebrating ics of Eastern and Western own and the more we appre- Dame a very positive one.” Rodriguez said the Arabic the culture with the theme relationships. ciate beauty and love and we In addition to impact- Club aims to impact the cam- “East meets West.” “With all the commotion understand pain and suffer- ing the students on campus, pus and community arenas Club president Maria occurring in the Middle East, ing. Also, the club strives to Bualuan said club members by advocating a true under- Rodriguez said the event was our show tried to showcase bring Notre Dame students are involved in several civic standing of Arabic culture. multi-leveled. the similarities between closer to the South Bend Arab engagement opportunities in “There are many stereo- “[The Arabic Culture American and Middle Eastern community.” the surrounding South Bend types in regards to the Middle Night] involved collabora- culture and emphasized how Junior Nancy Joyce, vice Arab community. East, and the Arabic Club tion between the Center for we all enjoy similar things,” president of the Arabic Club “[Club volunteers] try hopes to help people elimi- the Study of Languages and Rodriguez said. and student body vice presi- to help … these Arabic- nate those,” she said. “The Cultures, the Arabic [pro- Arabic professor Ghada dent, said her involvement in speaking refugees, who are club is not only a place where gram in the Classics depart- Bualuan, the club’s advis- the club has enhanced her ex- less fortunate and under- students can help improve ment] and the Arabic Club,” er, said the unifying goal of perience as an Arabic major. represented and very often their Arabic and understand Rodriguez said. “A lot of hard the celebration is echoed in “It has made my class- struggle to lead a dignified the culture, but a chance for work was put into it, seen in the mission of the club as a room experience so much life here,” Bualuan said. “The the larger [Notre Dame] com- the hours of rehearsals of whole. more enriching because I war refugees in South Bend munity to work towards un- over 40 students and teachers “One of the club’s goals is have been able to take new are facing now a battle of a derstanding and peace.” as they wrote, choreographed to celebrate Arabic culture, cultural knowledge from different form ⎯ assimilating and directed the various acts and cultural expressions are the club’s activities back to into mainstream America. Contact Carolina Wilson at in the program.” among the most wonderful the classroom,” Joyce said. “The challenges range [email protected]

Paid Advertisement Awards Continued from page 1 your plans. I think those diversions are sometimes the most fruitful things you encounter,” Conron said. “They force you to take something and run with it, and you never know where you are going to end up.” Michael Mercurio is the recipient of this year’s Rev. Leonard A. Collins Award, which honors a graduating senior who has made substantial efforts to advance the interest of stu- dents. He said students should work to join passion with purpose. “A lot of the club work I’ve done while at Notre Dame has stemmed from seeing a need. Often, I didn’t even plan on becoming involved, but I felt very at home in the commu- nities these clubs created,” Mercurio said. “If you want to start a club or a new initiative, be passionate about it and don’t worry about the hoops you might have to jump through, because people want to see you succeed.” Mercurio is involved with the Classics club and is a resident assis- tant in Morrissey Manor. He said he considers leadership the natural out- come of personal passion and com- munal support. “I’ve been so lucky to be sur- rounded by good people. My rector has always been a great model of leadership and all those involved in the other organizations have made it easy to serve,” Mercurio said. “I have a hard time calling myself a leader. I just want to be there for people.” In addition to Conron and Mercurio, the Office of Student Affairs recognized student leaders writing for campus publications, working to create a more inclusive campus, demonstrating a passion for athletics and advancing the Catholic character of the University. Seniors Megan Doyle [Editor’s note: Doyle is a senior news writer for The Observer.], Clara Ritger, Adam Zebrowski and James White and law student Michael Gillman were all honored for their leadership at Notre Dame.

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SENATE Digital where there are certain kinds Continued from page 1 of hardware [like] 3-D print- ers and fancy technology that “How do we integrate these would be a gathering space,” Council presents LGBQ week things in a meaningful way he said. that doesn’t demote the qual- The space could also sup- By MADDIE DALY because student government has been provide national newspapers to stu- ity of the student experience, port visitors from corpo- News Writer such an integral part in establishing our dents on a daily basis so they are well in- that enhances the bond be- rations like Microsoft and group.” formed, both in college and once they tween students and faculty?” sponsor events discussing Members of the Core Council for Gay, Waickman said Friday will be des- graduate,” Schreier said. “If this resolu- The need for this posi- digital solutions, Visconsi Lesbian, Bisexual and Questioning stu- ignated a day of solidarity in which tion is passed, we will provide the New tion comes as the University said. In addition, he said dents encouraged the Student Senate some students will choose not to York Times, USA Today and [the] South explores the role of digital hopes to foster connections on Wednesday to participate in next speak, standing in solidarity with Bend Tribune, as well as online access tools in higher education, among students in a variety week’s StaND Against Hate Week. those who are oppressed because of to the New York Times.” University provost Thomas of fields sharing a common Sophomores Monica Daegele and discrimination. Schreier said Notre Dame imple- Burish said in the press interest in digital strategies. Maggie Waickman, Core Council “If we have a strong showing at mented a pilot program in 2005 in release. Visconsi’s resume and aca- members, said the Senate can help call events next week it will put us in a good which these newspapers were pro- “Online learning and the demic research focus pri- attention to the week’s activities, which position to start next year off strong,” vided for free, and students expressed digital academic environ- marily on literature and law include a movie watch with free food Waickman said. overwhelming interest. ment in higher education during the 17th and 18th cen- from Chipotle. McGlinn Hall senator Toni Schreier “Eighty-two percent of students have been growing and de- turies. He developed an iPad “We have traditionally done a StaND presented a resolution from the agreed that they were willing to pay an veloping rapidly over the past Against Hate week for LGBQ students Department of Academic Affairs extra $10 to the student government in decade, and the potential ad- as a week to speak out against dis- regarding the current Collegiate order to have access to these papers,” vantages and pitfalls for the crimination,” Waickman said. “We Readership Program. Schreier said. “This resolution proposes higher education industry “Online learning wanted to come invite you to our events “The mission of the program is to the creation of a Collegiate Readership and institutions like Notre and the digital Paid Advertisement Fund, rather than a program, in order Dame are both enormous academic to ensure there will always be funds and complex,” Burish said. for newspapers on campus. Visconsi said he envisions environment in “The fund would protect the inter- a digital strategy that “will higher education ests of student academics, making expand the campus a little have been growing sure we always have the money to bit and give people newer and developing provide quality journalism.” options that are non-com- After extensive back-and-forth petitive with the options on rapidly over the discussion regarding the specific campus,” he said. past decade, and quantity of money and the fixed per- Visconsi said his goals for the potential centage of funds in question, the reso- the coming academic year advantages and lution failed with an 18-13-1 vote. include promoting and facili- The Senate nominated and ap- tating student engagement pitfalls for the proved freshman Ricardo Suarez with digital media and tech- higher education and junior Danny Colston for roles nology, assisting with the in- industry and as First Undergraduate Experience creased use of digital tools by institutions like in Leadership (FUEL) director faculty and expanding Notre and director of internal affairs, Dame’s involvement with Notre Dame are respectively. digital solutions, particular- both enormous ly through expanded online and complex.” Contact Maddie Daly at course offerings. Thomas Burish [email protected] “At the end of the day, what University provost we’re trying to do with this Paid Advertisement job is really build an inte- grated University-wide strat- egy that is always going to put app called “The Tempest for quality at the very forefront,” iPad” to give users an im- he said. “We must protect the mersive experience into the quality of the student expe- Shakespeare play, an expe- rience, we must protect the rience he said offered him quality of the faculty experi- more insight into digital ence and use these tools as media. enhancements to get people “What is literary studies further into the curriculum.” but a subset of the analysis of Students who create digital mediation? We can think in solutions to existing prob- really historical, philosophi- lems might benefit from cal or ethical ways about the the new digital initiatives relationship between form through increased University and content,” he said. support, Visconsi said. Ultimately, Visconsi said Incentives for innovation he hopes new digital strate- may include grants, prizes or gies will complement Notre general recognition, he said. Dame’s pre-existing academ- “There’s so much we can do ic ideals. to harness the creativity and “The most importantly so- energies of students,” he said. cial network that we will ever Visconsi said he also hopes build is the network between to see cutting-edge technolo- faculty and students, the per- gies find a physical home at sonal connection,” he said. Notre Dame. “That is the core of what we’re “I would like to put stu- trying to offer as a University. dent creativity and energy These digital tools are not to work potentially in the meant to replace that effort form of something you’d call but to enhance it.” an innovation lab, meaning a hub or a space where stu- Contact Lesley Stevenson at dents can come at all hours, [email protected]

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Reidy’s involvement with Scholarship the Kellogg Institute sparked Obama, GOP senators meet Continued from page 1 her interest in international affairs and policy, she said. Associated Press Antonia Ferrier said the private. fields. As a research assistant for discussion included tax Obama had a similar din- “I see myself heading along Catherine Bolten, assistant WASHINGTON — reform and entitlements. ner last month with other an academic, scholarly path, professor of anthropology, President Barack Obama Some lawmakers from the Republican senators at a but one that informs policy Reidy traveled to Sierra Leone hosted Republican sena- president’s party are an- hotel near the White House. and engagement in interna- to conduct independent re- tors at the White House gered that Obama has pro- The White House official, tional affairs,” she said. “I search during the summers Wednesday evening, with posed cuts to Medicare and who spoke on a condition of have a lot of strong interdis- of 2011 and 2012. dinner conversation includ- Social Security in an at- anonymity about the private ciplinary interests I haven’t Reidy said in the west ing the deficit, gun control tempt to compromise with discussion, said the presi- been able to engage in a African nation, she worked and immigration. Republicans. Ferrier said dent hoped to have more classroom format at Notre with university students to A White House official Hatch wanted to leave the bipartisan conversations in Dame … and I think Oxford explore their hopes and fears characterized their discus- details of their discussion the coming weeks. will help with that.” for the future as a potential sion over steak and sautéed Oxford awards Clarendon peace-building mechanism. vegetables as constructive Paid Advertisement Scholarships to 100 students Their hope was their de- and wide ranging, includ- each year, with 25 award- sire to engage in develop- ing all three of the press- ees coming from each of the ment might lead to a more ing issues at the top of the stable society, Reidy said. president’s agenda. Their Unfortunately, their dreams dinner came on the same “I have a lot for a peaceful future are not day that Obama unveiled of strong always enough, she said. a $3.8 trillion budget pro- interdisciplinary “While this is nice in the- posal and on the eve of a ory, … how are they actually debate over gun legislation interests I haven’t going to make that happen?” on the Senate floor. been able to Reidy said. “They need poli- Georgia Sen. Johnny engage in a cy. How can we develop the Isakson compiled the in- classroom format mechanisms or outlets by vitations to the White which students can actually House’s Old Family Dining at Notre Dame ... realize their dreams?” Room, at Obama’s re- and I think Oxford In addition to her ground quest. Among those on will help with work in Sierra Leone, Reidy the list were Sens. Lamar that.” works as a student coordi- Alexander of Tennessee, nator for Kellogg’s Africa Arkansas’ John Boozman, Catherine Reidy Working Group, a forum for Maine’s Susan Collins, senior scholars to discuss research Idaho’s Mike Crapo, on Africa. Through this, she Wyoming’s Michael Enzi, has worked with professors Nebraska’s Deb Fischer, University’s four academic from all disciplines with ties Utah’s Orrin Hatch, divisions — humanities, to Africa — including soci- Kansas’ Pat Roberts, medical sciences, mathemat- ology, political science and Florida’s Marco Rubio, ical, physical and life scienc- anthropology. South Dakota’s John es and social sciences. The “It is very interdisciplinary, Thune and Mississippi’s scholarship, which pulls can- I mean, I’m a psychology ma- Roger Wicker. didates from the general pool jor,” Reidy said. “How do you Hatch spokeswoman of accepted students, covers apply all these things to de- full University tuition, addi- bates about Africa? I’ve nev- Paid Advertisement tional college costs and a liv- er been able to incorporate ing expense stipend. those into the classroom set- Reidy’s interest in policy ting, and I’m hoping Oxford prompted her to apply to will allow me to do that.” Oxford’s Masters program Although Reidy said she in comparative social policy always planned to pursue a as well. She was accepted to Ph.D., she is now entertain- both programs but offered ing the idea of spending time a scholarship for African in the field prior to that. Studies. “That could take the form Reidy, who was also a of consulting for interna- Rhodes Scholar finalist, said tional organizations or do- she hopes to defer the com- ing more engaging in think parative social policy pro- tanks and doing research in gram for one year and then that capacity,” she said. “As pursue that Masters degree I continue to develop my after she completes her first. particular interests, it could “Ultimately, I’m seeking lead into a future doctoral to apply what I learn in the discipline. It’s a little unclear classroom to some form of right now, but that’s kind of active engagement or policy exciting.” concerns,” she said. “So I see these two departments as Contact Mel Flanagan at very complementary.” [email protected]

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Associated Press changes,” the board said, only spending legislation the long- The board made the decision “It is not possible for the makes it more likely that the time ban on five-day-only in a closed meeting Tuesday. Postal Service to meet sig- WASHINGTON — The fi- Postal Service “may become a delivery. “This is good news for ru- nificant cost reduction goals nancially beleaguered Postal burden” to taxpayers. Congress did not do that ral communities, businesses, without changing its delivery Service backpedaled on its Congressional reaction was when it passed a spending seniors, veterans and others schedule — any rational anal- plan to end Saturday mail de- mixed, mirroring differences measure last month. who depend on consistent and ysis of our current financial livery, conceding Wednesday that have stalled a needed “By including restrictive timely delivery of the mail,” condition and business op- that its gamble to compel postal overhaul for some time. language ... Congress has pro- said Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. tions leads to this conclusion,” congressional approval had Some lawmakers had urged hibited implementation of a But GOP Rep. Darrell the board statement said. failed. the agency to forge ahead with new national delivery sched- Issa of California, chair- An independent agency, With limited options for its plan, while others had said ule for mail and package,” ac- man of the House Oversight the service gets no tax dollars saving money, the governing it lacked the legal authority to cording to the board. and Government Reform for its day-to-day operations board said the agency should do so. Disappointed but not want- Committee, bemoaned the but is subject to congressio- reopen negotiations with The Postal Service said in ing to disregard the law, the decision to back away from a nal control. It lost nearly $16 unions to lower labor costs February that it planned to board directed the Postal “delivery schedule that polling billion last year — $11.1 bil- and consider raising mail switch to five-day-a-week de- Service to delay putting in indicates the American people lion of that due to a 2006 law prices. liveries beginning in August place the new delivery sched- understand and support.” Congress passed forcing it to Yet the board also said it’s for everything except pack- ule until Congress passes leg- Postal officials said that to pay into future retiree health not possible for the Postal ages as a way to hold down islation that gives the agency restore the service to long- benefits, something no other Service to meet its goals for losses. “the authority to imple- term financial stability, the agency does. reduced spending without That announcement was ment a financially appropri- agency must have the flexibil- “Given these extreme cir- altering the delivery sched- risky. The agency was ask- ate and responsible delivery ity to reduce costs and come cumstances and the worsen- ule. Delaying “responsible ing Congress to drop from schedule.” up with new revenues. ing financial condition of the Postal Service, the board has Paid Advertisement directed management to seek a reopening of negotiations with the postal unions and con- sultations with management associations to lower total work- force costs, and to take admin- istrative actions necessary to reduce costs,” according to the statement. It offered no giving further details. It said the board also asked management to look at further options to raise revenues, in- cluding a rate increase. Fredric Rolando, president of the National Association of Letter Carriers, called the idea of renegotiating labor contracts “insulting and unnecessary,” saying that suggestion “is yet another sign that the Postal Service needs new executive leadership.” He said Saturday delivery is critical to the Postal Service’s future. “Losing this competitive ad- vantage would not only reduce mail volume and revenue - send- ing the USPS on a death spiral - but also would disproportion- ately affect small businesses, the elderly, rural communities, the one-half of the public that pays bills by mail and the many mil- lions who lack access to reliable Internet service. And it would cost tens of thousands of jobs,” Rolando said in a statement. The Postal Service already is executing a major restructuring throughout its retail, delivery and mail processing operations. Since 2006, it has reduced an- nual costs by approximately $15 billion, cut its workforce by 193,000 or 28 percent, and con- solidated more than 200 mail processing locations. The idea to cut Saturday mail but keep six-day package delivery — a plan Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe esti- mated could save $2 billion — played up the agency’s strong point. Its package service is grow- ing as more people buy things online, while the volume of let- ters sent has slumped with in- creased use of email and other internet services. 8 The observer | thursday, april 11, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com Inside Column Lessons learned on the social scene Sampling interesting weekend escapades. College the social scene is to miss out on one of Bianca Almada is also the only place where it is socially the greatest and most rewarding parts The In-Between Time acceptable to stay in pajamas all day of the college experience. It could mean ‘SkyFruits’ and night on a Saturday, studying and missing out on making the friends that One cannot provide an accurate, all- maybe curling up with a good book to will someday be in your wedding or encompassing depiction of college life relax after the pressures of a long week. missing out on pursuing a truly satisfy- Steph Wulz without discussing its unique and excit- It is normal to join friends at midnight ing relationship. Graphics Editor ing social scene. In contrast to normal, to grab a bite to eat and discuss classes Though it may not be the most impor- real world neighborhoods comprised of or to watch movies and exchange tant part of college, social interaction I’m going to be frank with you. I’m re- people of drastically different ages and gossip. is arguably the most memorable aspect ally not much of a blog person. I occasion- interests that more or less keep to them- A great percentage of student knowl- of one’s college years. It is the time ally dabble in the weekly Instagram and selves, college students are surrounded edge is, and should be, acquired outside to create lively experiences that can Pinterest surfing, but rarely have I found by thousands of people of similar age, of the college classroom. Though the one day be shared with children and a blog that can truly hold my interest. living situations and life stages. They importance of socializing is definitely grandchildren. It is the epic storming However, over one weekend back at home, live in dorms in which their best friends less than the importance of academic of a football field in the rain, the funny I was told about a fellow Domer’s blog that and worst enemies are constantly down and professional endeavors, the col- story of a dorm party occurrence and soon became one of the most surprisingly the hall or only a short walk away. They lege social scene can arguably provide the all-nighter with the group of equally entertaining blogs I now participate in are regularly bombarded with news of equally important lessons and pre- stressed friends that will serve as the frequently. This blog is “SkyFruits.” so many different social events — danc- paredness for the real world. It is a great fondest memories and the best stories of The blog’s mission statement explains, es, dinners, parties, mixers and activity stage for networking among people of the in-between time. “‘SkyFruits’ points out the mass commer- nights — that it is often difficult to keep similar interests and goals as well as an It will never again be possible to live cialization of fruit in our society by pho- them all organized. ideal location for developing friendships within a five-mile radius of everyone tographing store bought fruits against the The college social experience is sur- and relationships. It is important for and everything. There will never again background of nature. While the beauty real, and it is one that cannot be found becoming familiarized with different be an as accepting, forgiving place to and contrast of colors initially shocks the or experienced in any other place at types of people and for learning from make mistakes and learn from them. viewer, he or she is gradually awakened any other time. It is the in-between — a them and their opinions. It is also a There will never again be a fun-filled, to the fact there is really nothing special floating, fun and exciting place between place for letting loose, relaxing and par- dynamic environment of people in the about the photograph. Rather, since we the restrictions of living under the rule ticipating in fun, “that’s so college” ex- prime of life. This is the in-between, and are so used to seeing fruit sorted out on of parents and the restrictions of re- periences that will forever remain fond it is fantastic. Do not let it pass you by. a fruit stand or in our supermarkets, we sponsibility in the real world. College memories. It is the place to make a few forget in its most natural form, fruit lives is the only place where it is socially mistakes, partake in some shenanigans Bianca Almada is a freshman residing among the sky and the trees. The project acceptable to dress up in wild, ridicu- and then to learn from those mistakes in Cavanaugh Hall. She is studying does not merely elucidate where the fruit lously themed outfits to hop between and become more sure of self and per- English, Spanish and journalism. She can came from, but rather bites taken out of parties on Friday and Saturday nights. sonal values. be contacted at [email protected] the fruit — or the banana being peeled — It is normal to be around the same set of College is the place to create lifelong The views expressed in this column are emphasize our own human mark on the people constantly, bonding and laugh- friendships based on cherished bonds those of the author and not necessarily fruit itself and our harmony to learn and ing over spontaneous adventures and and shared experiences. To miss out on those of The Observer. grow with it. Kat Wilson began the project in the summer of 2012, and since then has been joined by friends, family and fellow fruit enthusiasts in the SkyFruits mission.” Clarifying the gay marriage debate Being a design student here at Notre Dame, I can truly value those who show protect the rights of the minority. atheists may have a union com- an appreciation for detail. “SkyFruits” Shane O’Connor Secondly, supporters of same- monly referred to as “marriage.” contributors understand how to arrange a Guest Columnist sex marriage are no longer the The religious aspect of marriage visually stimulating photograph that adds minority. has become an optional add-on to to the overall success of the blog. Whether Several recent columns on the Carter Boyd’s column the legal proceedings. This may be it is the profound use of the rule of thirds issue of gay marriage and tradi- (“Somewhere over the rainbow,” a cultural change worth decrying, or an excellent selection of the ever-so- tional marriage have caused me to Apr. 10) shows similar fallacies. but extending what has become popular X-Pro II filter, it becomes evident wonder if the two camps are even He says people cannot argue “God merely a legal contract to some, a that with every photo comes a great deal entering in the same debate. made this person that way” to jus- legal contract and institution of of thought. I asked Kat to share some in- Mark Gianfalla aruges in his tify non-heterosexual orientation loving commitment to many oth- sight into her increasingly popular blog column (“True matrimonial equal- because we do not do the same for ers, has what ramifications for the and this is what she had to say about it: ity,” Apr. 10) that if gay marriage is “alcoholics, murderers, rapists, rights of anyone else? “For some, ‘SkyFruits’ combats the pro- recognized, there will be a funda- adulterers, robbers, swindlers, People pray for others to end paganda of the seedless bourgeoisie. For mental shift in the understanding lairs, cheaters or terrorists.” Even many different sinful habits. Mr. others, it’s a glimmer of truth in our veg- of the procreative aspect of sexual- if you believe homosexual orienta- Boyd is right to want to show com- etable-focused society. For me, it’s a way ity within a marriage. He then asks tion is something a person strug- passion to all people in this world, to give mealy apples and bruised bananas the question: “If this aspect of sex- gles with, something that deserves regardless of their sins. If he thinks a second chance at life beyond their fruit ual intercourse is removed … why your prayers and support, the homosexuality is a sin, he is obli- salad fates. Whatever reason you’re in it is [sic] prostitution and bestiality distinction between homosexual- gated to pray for those who prac- for, ‘SkyFruits’ brings people from across both illegal and immoral?” ity and Mr. Boyd’s list is obvious. tice it as he is to pray for adulterers the world together and will be a crucial Let’s break this question down. Is Alcoholism is a sickness we must and polygamists. Yet, gay marriage step in creating a collective and sustain- prostitution immoral? Yes. Should treat before it kills the alcoholic or still does not pose a threat to any able society for all. With fruit and iPhones it be illegal, in the sense prosti- someone else. The rest of the list of his rights. However, for people in hand, we will forge onward into the sky tutes face jail time or financial pe- consists of people who have vio- who embrace homosexuality, pro- and beyond.” nalities for their actions? My guess lated someone else’s rights. hibition of gay marriage may pose So the next time you get away with is there are more compassionate So what, if anything, did these a threat to theirs. The traditional smuggling multiple pieces of fruit out of ways to deal with people driven to columnists get right? They are both marriage advocates are correct to the dining hall, find some good lighting, such desperation. Equating besti- within their rights to believe, as want to preserve their tradition take a bite of your fruit and snap a photo. ality and homosexuality, however, Mr. Gianfalla concludes, “marriage of marriage as a sacrament. But is Don’t forget to get it trending with #sky- is foolish. Consensual homosexual is marriage.” You can believe mar- there some way in which civically fruits. If your “SkyFruits” picture is artsy relationships do not create a vic- riage is a religious institution, that recognized gay marriage takes that enough, “Instaskyfruits” may even repost tim. Moreover, the right to ho- it is a sacrament and a promise away? your photo. Either way, check out the blog mosexual sex is not up for a legal not only to a spouse but to God. at skyfruits.tumblr.com debate. The gay marriage debate, however, Shane O’Connor is a sophomore Mr. Gianfalla’s errors continue does not presume to change this residing in Dillon Hall. He can be Contact Steph Wulz at [email protected] with his question, “Why should any more than the government contacted at [email protected] The views expressed in the Inside America change to accommodate already has. Civic marriage has The views expressed in this column are Column are those of the author and not the minority with dissenting opin- adopted the term and changed the those of the author and not necessarily necessarily those of The Observer. ions?” First, democracy exists to meaning, so that now, sinners and those of The Observer. The observer | thursday, april 11, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com 9 The beauty of multiculturalism

to the human identity and should be embodied in every My monologue, “Ethnic Goddess,” attempted to ex- Amanda Peña institution on campus. We have people from all walks of press a Puerto Rican student’s struggle with feeling The Bubble life in the Notre Dame community. We need to stimu- unique and appreciated as an ethnic minority. Her al- late dialogue in order to fully appreciate each person’s lusion to the white girl stereotype in terms of working I would like to begin by revealing myself as the actress uniqueness. out and eating only lettuce was only one example of not who performed the role of “Ethnic Goddess,” an anony- All of Notre Dame can be segmented into a variety of fitting into a superficial mold created by the Notre Dame mous submission from a fellow Notre Dame peer, in this communities — ethnic, religious, homosexual, interna- culture. She also shared her frustration with being re- year’s “Show Some Skin: It’s Complicated.” The past few tional, athletic, dormitory, quad etc. We might not all be ferred to as Mexican or an illegal immigrant when people months were dedicated to discussing the content mat- star athletes, but you’ll catch a number of students at a discover she is Hispanic. These weren’t crude comments ter of each monologue, engaging in various exercises to football or basketball game. Maybe you live in Stanford to ridicule the Caucasian majority — they were simply extort fresh perspectives on the pieces and committing Hall but you’re participating in Howard Hall’s Totter for her opinions on how undervalued she felt as a Puerto four-to-five hours to daily practices. In short, we treated Water. Maybe you’re a heterosexual Catholic but you Rican woman at Notre Dame. The point is many students these anonymous stories with the utmost respect. signed a petition to the University for a gay-straight alli- — white or not — are experiencing confidence issues, “Show Some Skin” brought together students from ance. Maybe you’re an African American and perform- identity crises and discouragement from standing out. all corners of the University. Diverse opinions on race, ing in Asian Allure, or learning foreign languages and The “Show Some Skin” monologue “Average ND” also sexuality, body image and mental disorders were shared, studying abroad. If more members of the Notre Dame articulated this idea very well. and by pouring over each punctuation mark and line, community attended functions like Asian Allure, the If you view multiculturalism as a caste system, then the actors discussed their own personal stories and res- Black Cultural Arts Council Fashion Show and Latin perhaps you have not engaged in enough respectful and ignations along with the anonymous ones we were to Expressions, maybe there would be greater appreciation reflective dialogue on diversity. Diversity isn’t an is- perform. The amount of time spent in these discussions for that cultural part of our peers’ identities. Our identi- sue because we make it one. It is an issue because there and the vulnerability of revealing personal information ties converge with one another’s, and so it is important are still many who struggle to accept interruptions to to each other united us into a family, a family that re- to not only be exposed to, but to discuss and reflect on, “normative” constructs. By assimilating to the norm, we spected each other’s opinions and feelings on issues that multicultural experiences. distance ourselves from the very essence of our identi- are normally suppressed in the Notre Dame community. Race-based groups allow ethnic minorities to bond ties. Race sculpts part of you from the day you are born “Show Some Skin” accomplished its goal of fostering with peers who may be struggling with some of the same because it is a characteristic that makes you a shade dialogue and encouraging students to evaluate their own cultural issues as them. It provides a closer community different from the rest. If you aren’t afraid to show some stances on these issues. It called on the Notre Dame fam- with which you can be as involved or removed as you skin, then maybe you’ll be able to see how beautiful that ily to be sensitive, understanding, caring and loving to all want to be. Each group hosts a series of events — often is to your identity too. of its members, because we all experience complicated reflective of their respective cultures — to create aware- issues that, in turn, make us complex individuals. ness, celebrate their uniqueness and invite others to Amanda Peña is a sophomore sustainable Here at Notre Dame, diversity and multiculturalism appreciate and share in part of their identity. Part of their development studies major with a poverty studies officially belong to Multicultural Student Programs and identity. It is not all that they are, and it provides a space minor. She can be contacted at [email protected] Services. Granted, this office is necessary for locating to break from stereotypes, since there are many at Notre The views expressed in this column are those of the resources and support, but race and culture are intrinsic Dame. author and not necessarily those of The Observer.

Letters to the editor Staring down homophobia Please gather around, everyone. Today’s everyone see clearly? Step forward and take social justice fad” — or as it’s sometimes timely issue of gay marriage, and in fact ar- lesson concerns Carter Boyd’s article a good look. Notice the false equivalencies known, the LGBT rights movement. And gue against it, without finding it necessary “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” published at work (between homosexuals and terror- above all, notice the laughably inaccurate to include a quote about the gay movement in Wednesday’s Observer. ists, no less), stemming from an outdated and thoroughly discredited idea that a per- as a “destructive attack on God’s plan.” Let me provide several quotes from Mr. and scientifically-refuted understanding son can somehow determine his or her own This is homophobia. Don’t shy away. Boyd’s article: “As a society, we don’t use the of human sexual orientation and com- sexual orientation is not just an unintended Don’t be afraid to look it in the eye, and, ‘God made this person that way’ argument pounded by an inexcusable misreading of byproduct, as is often the case with this most importantly, don’t be afraid to call it to justify the behaviors of alcoholics, mur- one of the most thoroughly studied books type of argument, but rather the foundation what it is. Do note that it is not the person derers, rapists, adulterers, robbers, swin- in existence today. Notice the pseudo- upon which rests the entire article. himself who is the problem (I am not ac- dlers, liars, cheaters or terrorists. Why do scientific, pseudo-historical analyses of the I also draw your attention to the fact that cusing Mr. Boyd himself of being homo- people use this argument for homosexuals.” nature and extent of homosexuality in so- although some of the points made by Mr. phobic. I am sure he is not) but rather the “These crazes and fetishes of homosexual- ciety, as well as the en passant dismissal of Boyd might possibly be worthy of inclu- arguments such as these, which create an ity have only developed in lavish, wasteful homosexuality as a “craze” and a “mania.” sion in a mature and well-informed debate, unhealthy and at times actively-hostile societies … ” “Jesus loved some of the wick- Notice especially the total lack of empathy their salience, and indeed their validity, are environment for the LGBT community on edest people in his time … We must find a (not compassion, Mr. Boyd, empathy) with thrown into jeopardy by the prejudiced and this campus. way to enter the hearts of those in our com- any member of this community who identi- generally uninformed nature of the article Any questions? munities who struggle with homosexuality fies himself or herself as a homosexual, as as a whole. For check of proof, I refer you to … heal them and change their hearts and well as the almost-willful disregard for the the article directly across from Mr. Boyd’s, Raymond Herrly lives.” social and cultural stigmas which might “True Matrimonial Equality” by Mark senior This is homophobia. Right here. Can perhaps have led to the rise of this “latest Gianfalla, that manages to address the Fisher Hall

Spread the love. Spread the equality.

We cannot all write Viewpoints about why we support marriage equality, and we take this opportunity for argument in numbers. The importance of these signa- tures lies in their collective power to perpetuate love and create solidarity for those on our campus who need our love and who have felt marginalized by yesterday’s Viewpoints. We should not have to defend and fight for equality of love, and we are proud to stand on what we feel is the right side of history. Spread the love. Spread the equality.

Editor’s note: The list of 415 names included with this letter can be found in its entirety at http://www.ndsmcobserver.com/viewpoint/spread-the-love-spread-the-equali- ty-1.3025210#.UWYqgoWBSis

Dylan Parent sophomore Breen-Phillips Hall

Lauren Morisseau sophomore Breen-Phillips Hall 10 The observer | thursday, april 11, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com

accordion before the breathy vocals break through and anything but better. “It Gets Better” meshes odd distort- Gabriela Leskur steal the spotlight. Violins and flutes seamlessly mix ed whiney vocals with a cheesy synthesizer. Also, “Stars” Scene Writer with guitar and symbols. Lead singer Nate Russ appears is a little all over the place. I honestly have never made it unafraid to use his voice like a synthesizer, allowing more than a minute or so into the song without becom- Here ye, here ye. I come to proclaim the gospel accord- both his strengths and weaknesses to convey varying ing annoyed and hastily switching to something else. ing to fun. emotion. However, the album has high points with hidden Oh, ye folk doth not know of what I am speaking? Hath “All The Pretty Girls” inspires a very different feel- gems like the marching tempo and soulful lyrics of your ears not bled from the overplaying of the little ditty ing, forcing me to stop writing for a moment and dance “Out on the Town,” the tasteful lamenting in “Why Am “We are Young?” around the basement of Farley Hall. Although I some- I the One?” and a subtle return to piano throughout the Doth that freshen your memory? times receive weird looks during these dance breaks, if thoughtful tune “All Alright.” Ah, I knew ye hath heard such a tune as you rode your you listen to this song you will understand why such an Chevy Impala across the wilderness that is downtown action is warranted. “All the Pretty Girls” is very remi- Fun.ny, I Hardly Knew You South Bend. niscent of the Beach Boys’ in that you cannot listen to Just as I was beginning to fall in love with the calm Yet, have no fear, for I bring the good news — the min- it without imagining the warm summer sun, rolling quirky sound of fun. as displayed in “Aim and Ignite,” strels of the band fun. are more than they appear. They waves, and sand between your toes. suddenly, my beloved band underwent a metamorpho- possess substance and spark, a talent to be lauded. They “Benson Hedges” begins with a triumphant chorus sis with the effervescent, high energy beats in “Some exist within a new age of hip hop and pop, in which I no singing the Holy Ghost, not too unlike a showy Gospel Nights.” Though at first I felt overwhelmed by the pangs longer need speak as if I am of ages long past. choir. Somehow, the choral ode flows naturally into of lost love, I was eventually was wooed by the new vigor Why then, you ask, is my syntax so Shakespearean? upbeat rock anthem with lyrics depicting a spiritual in their second album. Because, damsels and knights, we have on our hands a struggle. Perhaps the change isn’t so tragic after all. Although switcheroo not too unlike the unexpected plot twist at However, the entire album isn’t perfect. For example, I still enjoy their first album, I’ve grown to love their the climax of a Shakespearean tragedy! “I Wanna Be the One” is a little too much like running second one as well. I recommend you make a playlist of through a field of daises, but for no apparent reason. both albums and listen to them on repeat for at least a The Case at Hand Joyful trumpets and the like gleam throughout, but the day. The band fun. probably came onto your radar screen lyrics are uninspiring. I always hit next when it comes Okay, yes, I admit at first I was skeptical about their with their sensation, “We are Young,” and later with on. second album and their new sound. “Carry On” and “Some Nights.” The hit singles all came Overall, the sound of their first album is risky and “Ye of little faith,” right? off of their new album, “Some Nights.” riveting. However, at the times, their sound can feel But with more time spent with both of fun.’s albums, As a true and blue fan of fun. I am here to alert you somewhat muted. The strength of this album is truly the I do have faith that they will continue to impress and that indeed, before these songs, the band was already stand out pieces that defy genre. Though I enjoy them, I surprise me in the years to come. fairly successful and had already produced a gem with can understand why some may find the other songs on their first album. the album lacking, since they don’t include the typical Although both albums are phenomenal in their own catchy hook expected of number one hits. “Aim and Ignite” right, there is a large discrepancy: these two albums are fun. absolutely nothing alike. Perhaps they’re a little similar, “Some Nights” but the difference is nonetheless startling. Part of what makes “Some Nights” so different from Label: Nettwerk It’s like listening to Taylor Swift’s “Love Story” and the first album is the prevalent hip-hop elements. Where Tracks: “The Gambler,” “Be Calm” thinking, “Oh what a nice little country singer.” Then “Aim and Ignite” dabbled in piano and accordion solos, the next moment you’re having your mind blown with “Some Nights,” released last year, utilizes electronic If you like: Of Monsters and Men, Death Cab for Cutie “I Knew You Were Trouble” and exclaiming in your per- beats and synthesizers. plexed state, “Taylor Swift? Dub-step?” The songs for which the album is titled, “Some Nights” That, my dear friends, is how I felt when compar- and “Some Nights Intro,” exemplify the album as a ing “The Gambler” from fun.’s first album and I“ t Gets whole. “Some Nights Intro” has a lot of similarities to Better” from their second album — the difference was Queen, with ghoulish whoops and eerie sounds — more “Some Nights” that unsettling. Let me try to explain to you how listen- akin to a musical theater tune than a typical pop song. ing to these two albums left me feeling confused and yet, “Some Nights,” on the other hand, takes on a tribal feel fun. somehow, content. — with a hint of folk rock. Quite adventurous, indeed. Label: Fueled by Ramen “All Alone” perfectly displays the band’s shift from “Aim and Ignite” the first album. Screeching records and heavy beats, as Tracks: “Out on the Town,” “Some Nights” Fun.’s first album, released in 2009, definitely gets high well as assistance from drum machine, create a decid- If you like: Queen, Vampire Weekend marks for heart and wit, demanding acknowledgement edly different experience. Yet, this song in particularly is from critics. What made this album stand out was fun.’s pretty successful. willingness to take risks with many different genres, Not all of their ventures into hip-hop inspired songs instruments, and styles. are effective, though. I find myself wondering exactly For example, “Be Calm” manages to be both whim- what is going on in “It Gets Better.” Where fun. once had Contact Gabriela Leskur at [email protected] sical and dark, much like the movie “The Nightmare been the epitome of exciting melodies and impressive The views in this column are those of the author and not Before Christmas.” The song starts off with a whining vocals in their “Aim and Ignite” album, “It Gets Better” is necessarily those of The Observer. EMILY DANAHER | The Observer The observer | Thursday, april 11, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com 11 Weekend Events Calendar THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

What: The Joy Formidable What: The PEMCo. Revue What: “On The Road” What: ND National Robotics When: 10 p.m. When: 7:30 p.m. When: 5 p.m. Week 2013 Where: Legends Where: LaFortune Ballroom Where: Browning Cinema, DPAC When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. How much: Free How much: $3 How much: $4 Where: Stepan Center How much: Free The Welsh indie rock band will The Pasquerilla East Musical This 2012 adaptation of Jack be gracing the Legends stage this Company is back. After impressive Kerouac’s famous novel “On The To celebrate the upcoming Thursday. The group released its sec- performances like “How To Succeed Road” stars Sam Riley, Kristen Stewart National Robotics Week, the College ond album, “Wolf’s Law,” this January in Business Without Really Trying,” and Amy Adams. The film is direct- of Engineering is hosting its second and have been around the world tour- the players are back to bring you favor- ed by acclaimed filmmaker Walter annual ND National Robotics Week ing since. Meanwhile, their latest ite performances from “Footloose,” Salles, known for directing “The event. Stop by Stepan Center to learn single, “This Ladder is Ours,” made it “Godspell,” “West Side Story” and Motorcycle Diaries.” The film, like more about robotics, interact with ro- to 24 on the Alternative Charts. Look more. This show is a must-see, so if the 1957 novel, follows Sal Paradise, bots and talk to students and faculty out for the band’s front woman, Ritzy you can’t make it to Friday’s show, a young writer, and his new, troubled members developing robots on cam- Bryan, a talented guitarist and sur- you can catch PEMCo. on Thursday travel companion, Dean Moriarty. As pus. There will be exhibitions rang- prisingly powerful singer, and the rest at 7:30 p.m. or Saturday at 1:30 p.m. the two embark on a journey together, ing from football-playing robots to of the group this Thursday. Tickets are available at the LaFortune they meet a variety of odd, entertain- robots developed to aid children with Box Office. ing characters. Autism at this free and unique event.

By CHRISTINE ANSPACH released in 2008, reached the No. 2 position on iTunes “Say Anything” and “I Was Gonna Marry You,” have a ten- Scene Writer Digital Albums Chart, and she embarked on a two-year der yet robust sound with very personal lyrics. Many of her worldwide tour. songs, especially from her first two albums, are light guitar Let’s be honest, the free “Single of the Week” down- However, she felt burned out following her quick rise to ballads that sound like they should be played on a warm loads on iTunes are not always good tracks. On the up success and took a break from making music. After a few California summer night, including “Simple As It Should side, the artists are usually not well known, which is cool years of traveling and questioning whether she wanted to Be,” “Hello,” “Blindfold” and “Never Say Never.” both because they get some publicity and music aficio- continue her musical career, she returned to the studio re- Tristan also occasionally collaborates with other art- nados can discover new artists. However, the tracks are invigorated. She released her third studio album, “Cedar + ists who have a similarly guitar-based, soulful and playful not always something I want to have in my iTunes li- Gold,” in October last year. sound. Her collaborations sound easy and natural, compli- brary, even if they are free. Every once in a while, though, Her songs have a folk rock, singer-songwriter vibe, which menting her sound rather than grating against it. In 2005, iTunes posts a good song that I deem worthy of my iPod. place Tristan’s guitar and vocals front and center. She has she recorded “Shy That Way” with Jason Mraz, one of the One such time was back in 2007, when I downloaded the cited Ani DiFranco as one of her main influences, which more popular tracks from her first album. Her most popular song “Madly” by Tristan Prettyman. absolutely comes across in her own music. She has a classi- song on iTunes is a collaboration with G. Love on the song I instantly became a fan and I downloaded her 2005 cally expressive folk voice that will make her successful for “Beautiful,” an upbeat and catchy song that has the tenden- debut album, “twentythree,” and all of her subsequent years to come. Her laid-back and playful yet soulful sound cy to get stuck in your head — in a good way. albums thereafter. In fact, “Madly” still makes regu- is similar to that of Missy Higgins, Rachael Yamagata and If you haven’t heard Tristan before, you should make lis- lar appearances on my most recent playlists. So, being Priscilla Ahn. tening to her newest album the first thing on your to-do list the fan girl that I am, I freaked out a little when I heard Her most recent album has an earthy, smoldering sound today. She has a timeless voice, her songs are relatable and Tristan is coming to Legends this weekend. that includes more bass and drums than in previous al- easy to listen to. Plus, after watching YouTube videos of her A former amateur surfer from San Diego, California, bums. Her lyrics are profound and well written and conjure live performances, I expect her to give a fantastic show at Tristan began playing guitar as a teenager, touring local emotions ranging from spirited and whimsical to poignant Legends this Saturday at 10 p.m. Of course, the best part is clubs and bars. She gained national attention when she and heartbroken. it’s free. I’ll see you there. toured with Jason Mraz on his 2004 tour and recorded For lighthearted, upbeat tracks, look to “My Oh My,” “Quit her first album in 2005. Her sophomore album, “Hello,” You,” “Echo” and “Madly.” Two of her most popular songs, Contact Christine Anspach at [email protected] EMILY DANAHER | The Observer 12 The observer | Thursday, April 11, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com Classifieds

Sports Authority MLB Interleague play Errors doom Pirates in advances game loss to Diamondbacks

the Dodgers and Angels. Associated Press Brian Hartnett Interleague play also gives Sports Writer fans a chance to see teams A first-inning throwing er- and players they would oth- ror by Jonathan Sanchez set If you’ve been too focused on erwise never get to watch. the tone for what was going basketball and hockey to notice Sure, it may create some un- to be a long afternoon for the the start of the Major League appealing matchups like the Pittsburgh Pirates. Baseball (MLB) season, I cer- Marlins-Twins series at the The left-hander threw wild- tainly can’t blame you. end of this month, but it also ly to third base, allowing the But you might want to take features some intriguing show- Arizona Diamondbacks to a look at today’s schedule. downs like the Angels-Reds score the first run in a 10-2 There’s an interesting after- series played last week or next romp Wednesday. noon tilt between the new-look month’s Tigers-Nationals se- Still, the Pirates took two of Blue Jays and the defending ries. And, either way, I’m sure three from the Diamondbacks American League (A.L.) cham- the average Twins fan would be in the series, a nice turn- pion Tigers. There’s also a more interested to see Marlins around after Pittsburgh’s 1-5 matchup between the Orioles, slugger Giancarlo Stanton start to the season. last year’s Cinderella, and the play at Target Field than watch “We win the series, and surging Red Sox, as well as an another inter-divisional game we move on,” manager Clint AL West showdown between against the Royals (who the Hurdle said. AP the A’s and Angels. Twins still play 19 times this Sanchez (0-2) had pitched Arizona’s Martin Prado reaches first base as Pittsburgh’s Gaby San- One matchup, however, may season). well in a 3-0 loss to the Los chez misses the ball during Arizona’s 10-2 victory on Wednesday. catch your eye just a little bit After looking at the other Angeles Dodgers, but af- more: Nationals vs. White Sox. three professional sports ter Wednesday’s throwing Adam Eaton and Cody Ross, grounded out. Alfredo Marte Relax. It’s not a misprint or leagues, it’s just natural to miscue, he had all kinds of hit a three-run homer in the brought home the inning’s a make-up of a spring training wonder why MLB didn’t insti- problems. second and a leadoff shot in third run with a two-out game. tute any form of interleague “The overall stuff wasn’t as the fourth. He had two home double. It’s the new reality of inter- play until 1997. The NFL, NBA sharp,” Hurdle said. “There runs in 81 big league at-bats In the second, there was league play. and NHL have had interleague wasn’t one pitch that was as last season and only 14 in more trouble for Sanchez. While the college sports matchups since their very be- sharp here today as it was in three seasons in the minors. Josh Wilson reached on a walk landscape was changing in ginnings, making baseball’s L.A.” But, manager Kirk Gibson and Gerardo Parra singled waves of realignment, MLB resistance to such matchups A.J. Pollock homered twice said, Pollock has some before Pollock homered into commissioner Bud Selig dipped seem downright draconian. for the Diamondbacks and power, especially against the left-field seats to make it his toe in the waters and sent Last time I checked, both the Wade Miley (2-0) gave up left-handers. 6-0. the Houston Astros over to the American League and National two runs on five hits in 6 2-3 “You get the ball up like that Miley, runner-up in NL American League. This marked League play nine innings, and innings. on him and he has the ability Rookie of the Year voting last the first time since 1998 that a players are traded between the Pollock doubled in the first, to hit it out of the ballpark,” season, had his second strong team had switched leagues. leagues every day — why then then tried to steal third, tak- Gibson said. outing in as many tries. Given the Astros’ woeful are the two leagues kept apart ing off a tad too soon. Sanchez Pollock said he has more “I was getting ahead of record, that wasn’t much of a from each other? saw him and should have eas- pop in his bat than people guys early,” he said. “I went big story in and of itself but it Ultimately, it comes down to ily thrown him out, but the think. to the slider a couple of times. did have an important conse- the elephant in the room — the throw sailed past third base- “For me, hitting home runs Mainly it’s about getting quence: for the first time, both designated hitter. Until the man Josh Harrison. That left is not about power,” he said. ahead and controlling at- professional baseball leagues two leagues come to an agree- Hurdle to wonder what might “It’s about hitting the ball bats. They were putting the would have an equal number of ment on which nine players have been if the throw had correctly and your approach ball in play, and the defense teams. Thus, the switch meant should be in the lineup, there been better. at the plate. It’s 340 feet down was making plays.” that interleague play would not will always be an awkwardness Pollock, who began the day the line. It’s not like you need Miley retired 10 in a row be only a three-week gimmick surrounding interleague games in an 0-for-14 rut, also made a to hit it 600 feet to hit it out. It’s after Starling Marte opened at the start of summer, but a (though it’s hilarious to see A.L. diving catch in center field to more about getting the right the game with a double. year-round fixture on the base- pitchers attempt to swing the rob Andrew McCutchen of a pitch and taking the right The string ended when ball landscape. bat). hit in the first. swing in the right count.” McCutchen walked with It was certainly an interest- At the same time, though, it’s Sanchez was charged with Sanchez tried to shrug off one out in the fourth. Gaby ing move by Selig. After all, silly for America’s two oldest nine runs and eight hits in the performance. Sanchez singled and Harrison the MLB seems to have no professional sports leagues to 3 1-3 innings. The last two “We have 30 starts out of had an RBI single. imminent expansion plans simply avoid each other be- of those runs came after the year,” he said. “We’re go- Pollock’s second homer and divisions had been well cause of a disagreement over Sanchez left and reliever ing to have bad outings and made it 7-1. Sanchez walked established. one position. That’s why Mr. Chris Leroux walked two bat- we’re going to have good out- Goldschmidt and gave up a But it was also a smart move, Selig — who I still begrudgingly ters, on four pitches each, ings. You’ve just got to focus one-out single to Montero be- in an era where baseball is al- refer to as the guy who settled with the bases loaded in the on the next one.” fore getting pulled by Hurdle. ways trying to keep with the for a tie in the All-Star Game — Diamondbacks’ four-run Martin Prado followed Leroux came on and times, to potentially really help deserves applause for helping fourth. Sanchez’s error with a walk, promptly walked three the game reach out to its fans. to ensure the two leagues play Pollock, a long shot to make advanced to third on Paul straight. Another run scored I’ll probably offend some on a season-long basis. the opening day roster before Goldschmidt’s single and on Miley’s groundout and baseball purists here, but I’m In essence, that’s why to- spring training injuries to scored when Miguel Montero Arizona led 10-1. not afraid to admit that I’ve day’s White Sox-Nationals always really liked interleague game is being played. 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PGA Ishikawa hopes to close gap on McIlroy

Associated Press McIlroy is a two-time major he would be at the Masters this champion who was No. 1 in the year. AUGUSTA, Ga. — Ryo world until two weeks ago, and The 21-year-old from Japan Ishikawa and Rory McIlroy there are signs he has patched had to rely on a special invita- made their Masters debut to- his game back together in time tion for international players to gether, two teenagers in the for the first major of the year. return to Augusta for the fifth same group, both filled with Among betting favorites at straight year. There was even potential. Augusta National, he is second some criticism at home that Four years later, they are no- only to Tiger Woods. it was time for the prodigy to where near each other. Ishikawa didn’t even think prove himself. Paid Advertisement “I was surprised,” Ishikawa said in a recent interview. “My world ranking is not so high, so I thought I was not coming.” As for the criticism? “I didn’t look at any Internet news for a while so I wouldn’t know what they were thinking and what they were saying,” he said. Ishikawa has plunged to No. AP 115 in the world. He won the Ryo Ishikawa, of Japan, tees off on the 12th hole during a Taiheiyo Masters late last year practice round for the Masters on Wednesday. on the Japan Golf Tour for his 10th career victory, ending two more avenues to qualify. “Japanese people are watch- years without a win on his home It’s time for him to deliver. ing me all the time,” Ishikawa circuit. His first full year on the “Someday I’d like to win the said. “I’m pretty comfortable PGA Tour has not gone the way Masters,” Ishikawa said. “I want now to play here all the time. he had planned. to be a big player like Rory and Of course, I’ll go home to play Ishikawa had made only three Rickie (Fowler) and Tiger.” Japanese golf tournaments. The cuts in nine starts, his best fin- Woods once raved about biggest thing this year is to keep ish a tie for 39th in the Puerto Ishikawa when he was winning my tour card. They want me Rico Open, the same week the with regularity as a teenager. to be a (PGA) tour player next world’s best players were at a He won his first Japan Golf Tour year.” World Golf Championship in event as an amateur when he He has shown flashes of what Florida. This is the third time was 15, and he won The Crowns he can be when playing with he has received an invitation to in 2010 by closing with a 58, the Ernie Els in the Presidents Cup the Masters, and likely the last. lowest score on a major tour. two years ago in Australia. They Augusta National tends to look McIlroy thought it was tough lost two straight matches, and differently at players who join when he faced scrutiny for sign- Els insisted on keeping him as the PGA Tour because they have ing a major equipment deal, and a partner. They won their third walking off the course at the match, and then Ishikawa beat Paid Advertisement Honda Classic. Ishikawa has Bubba Watson in singles. dealt with that his entire career, “He’s a special kid, man,” Els perhaps more than any other said. “He’s got integrity. He’s got player except for Woods. the right bits in a youngster that He speaks to a dozen or more you need. He’s trying hard.” Japanese reporters after ev- Still, the South African no- ery round, no matter the score ticed a big burden on the shoul- or whether he makes the cut. ders of such a young player. Ishikawa sits in a folding chair Ishikawa is rarely without an as he endures questions from entourage that includes his two Japanese networks, and agent, girlfriend Yuri, his father, then the print reporters. How an equipment rep, a chef and his was your driving? What hap- trainer. pened with your putt? “It’s such a long road,” Els said. If the attention is wearing on “What am I, 43? And I got my him, he doesn’t show it. He once (behind) kicked by the game. played 19 consecutive tourna- I’m a grown man. Imagine a ments to appease sponsors in kid who goes through that tur- Japan, where golf fans still yearn moil all the time. To get into this for the star they’ve lacked since business, you have to get your the days of Jumbo Ozaki. priorities straight. I spoke to Ryo Andy Yamanaka, an official when he left the Presidents Cup. with the Japan Golf Tour, once I said, ‘Please stay who you are. said Ishikawa was singularly re- Stay the Ryo we know.’ It’s going sponsible for driving interest in to be tough.” Japan for his play and his model For Ishikawa, it seems like a behavior. career ago when he first played “Ryo is the complete pack- the PGA Tour at Riviera in 2009. age,” Yamanaka said in a 2010 Officials had to increase the size interview. “I’m not sure if it was of the media center by 50 per- the same situation with Tiger cent to accommodate all the re- Woods in the U.S. when he was porters and photographers. His younger, but I’ve never seen hair was long and wild, adding anyone like Ryo is terms of his to the rock star treatment he re- potential as an international ceived. Ishikawa watches him- athlete.” self on YouTube trying to speak Ishikawa, who has houses in English in that press conference Las Vegas and San Diego, will and laughs at how “very slow” return to Japan for the first time he was talking. this year after the Masters, but That much as improved. He not for long. His emphasis this conducted a 20-minute inter- year is on keeping his PGA Tour view in English, none of his han- card. dlers nearby. 14 The observer | Thursday, April 11, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com Sports

MLB Cardinals dominate in 10-0 victory over Reds

Associated Press Bailey dropped to 3-8 against the top of the line- with a 5.52 ERA against the up. St. Louis scored 10 runs ST. LOUIS — It’s no mys- Cardinals, including 0-4 with on 11 hits in the fifth, sixth tery to Homer Bailey why a 6.93 ERA at Busch Stadium. and seventh off Bailey, the Cincinnati Reds have so Baker pulled Bailey after Logan Ondrusek and Alfredo much trouble winning in St. Pete Kozma’s liner struck the Simon. Louis. After all, look what pitcher just above his right Jay’s second homer just happened to him. ankle, with the ball carom- cleared center fielder Shin- Bailey was cuffed for three ing into left field. But Bailey Soo Choo’s leaping attempt home runs and seven runs, walked off without a limp. at the wall. Carpenter fol- abruptly ending his string “He was throwing well and lowed with a single and Matt of 23 consecutive score- then he lost it,” Baker said. Holliday hit an RBI double, less innings, in a 10-0 loss “He put the ball over the prompting a visit from pitch- Wednesday. The Reds are plate and they’ve got some ing coach Bryan Price. the defending NL Central guys who know what to do Beltran then hit his first champions and finished nine with it when you do that.” homer of the season on to games ahead of the wild- The Cardinals advanced make it 4-0. card Cardinals last season, only two runners into scor- Adams hit a two-run hom- but since 2003 have won just ing position in the first four er in the sixth off Bailey. three of 28 series in St. Louis innings and Bailey got two Carpenter’s two-run shot AP with two splits. quick outs to start the fifth homer three batters later Cincinnati starting pitcher Homer Bailey throws a pitch during “Probably because they before running into trouble made it 8-0. the Reds’ 10-0 loss to the Cardinals on Wednesday. have a really good team,” Bailey said. “That has a lot Paid Advertisement to do with it. I don’t think it’s necessarily over here so much.” Manager Dusty Baker had his hopes up after the Reds’ nine-run ninth stunned the Cardinals in the home opener. But the Reds were outscored 15-1 the last two games. “The thing about it is their pitching really shut us down,” Baker said. “(Lance) Lynn was tough last night and (Jake) Westbrook was tough today.” Westbrook pitched a five- hit shutout and the Cardinals totaled four homers. Jon Jay, Carlos Beltran and Matt Adams homered in a span of seven at-bats off Bailey in a game that was scoreless into the bottom of the fifth. “Day games always feel a little bit off, but I’m not us- ing that as an excuse,” Bailey said. “I rolled them pretty quick in the first couple of innings, then they started seeing the ball pretty well.” Matt Carpenter added a two-run homer on a four-hit day. Adams homered for the second straight game and added an RBI double and walk. Westbrook (1-1) threw his fourth career shutout, walk- ing four and striking out three. Westbrook pitched his first shutout since Aug. 9, 2006, against the Angels when he was with Cleveland, and this was his 15th career complete game. He held the Reds hit- less in six at-bats with run- ners in scoring position, and contributed his 11th career RBI with a single in the sev- enth for St. Louis’ final run. Bailey’s innings-streak in- cluded his no-hitter against Pittsburgh last season. After getting the first two outs in the fifth against the bottom of the order, the right-hander gave up hits to seven of the last eight batters. Sports ndsmcobserver.com | Thursday, April 11, 2013 | The Observer 15

RainOuts SMC TEnnis | Albion 8, SMC 1 Weather cancels games Belles drop four- Observer Staff Report game win streak Baseball Notre Dame postponed By SAMANTHA ZUBA Now Saint Mary’s must Wednesday’s game against Sports Writer recover and move on to its Eastern Michigan due to next match, when it takes poor weather conditions. The Belles came into on Bethel this afternoon. The game will now be Wednesday’s contest riding Though the contest is tech- played at Frank Eck Stadium a four-match winning streak nically on the road, the on May 1. The first pitch is but lost a bit of their momen- Belles will be playing at scheduled for 5:35 p.m. tum with an 8-1 defeat at the home against the Pilots from The No. 22 Irish (19-11, 4-5 hands of Albion in a confer- neighboring Mishawaka. Big East), have now dropped ence showdown Wednesday. Campbell said this set-up two games in a row after Due to bleak weather con- could give the Belles a slight winning four straight. Notre ditions, officials moved boost. Dame’s next home game will the meet indoors to the Eck “It could be a small advan- be April 17 when Bowling Tennis Pavilion, and action tage because we know the Green visits for a midweek finally got under way ap- surface,” Campbell said. “We matchup. proximately two hours later practice here, so it probably The Irish return to the around 6 p.m. is a bit of an advantage.” field this weekend when they Belles coach Dale Campbell Bethel (12-4, 6-2 travel to Pittsburgh to take said the poor weather condi- Crossroads) has put together on the Panthers. The games JULIE HERDER | The Observer tions could not be used as an a strong season so far and at Charles L. Cost Field will Irish senior catcher Amy Buntin smacks the ball during Notre excuse for the loss. has performed well in con- begin at 6 p.m. Friday, 3 p.m. Dame’s 9-3 victory over Villanova on Sunday. “Not really a factor, I guess ference play. Campbell said Saturday and noon Sunday. I would say,” Campbell said. the Belles will just have to This initiative began in 31 RBI, 104 total bases and “We knew early in the day we stick to what they do well. Softball 2011 to support Irish coach 33 runs scored in 36 games were going to play indoors. “It’s mainly about play- Notre Dame’s game against Deanna Gumpf and her this season. Both teams [were] doing the ing your own game and just Toledo that was scheduled daughter Tatum, who was The action begins tonight same thing.” doing your game better, but for Wednesday was canceled diagnosed with leukemia in at Melissa Cook Stadium at The only win for Saint Bethel is a team that has due to inclement weather. 2010. 5:00 p.m. Mary’s came at the sixth sin- played us a bit closer last The game was rescheduled The weekend’s events in- gles spot. Sophomore Jackie year,” he said. “We have beat- and will be played this af- clude a silent auction, trivia Saint Mary’s Softball Kjolhede delivered the victo- en them the last four or five ternoon instead. night at The Brick in South Saint Mary’s game against ry 6-1, 6-2 as the meet came years, but they did play us The Irish (26-10, 7-1 Big Bend, a home run derby, and Hope College was postponed to a close. closer, and I know they’re a East) enter the contest on various promotions. Last due to poor weather. Sophomore Audrey Kiefer more formidable opponent.” the heels of a disappointing year, the team raised more The Belles (10-10, 2-0 nearly snagged a second vic- Bethel had a six-game 11-3 loss to Northwestern on than $25,000. MIAA) are hoping to stay tory at No. 4 singles but lost winning streak stopped by Tuesday. The team is look- Also notable for the Irish undefeated in conference the tiebreaker. Campbell Marian in the Crossroads ing to rebound from being has been the play of soph- play with wins against the praised his team for its ag- tournament back in October. mercy-ruled before they omore outfielder Emilee Flying Dutch. gressive play but recognized Bethel rallied to end the fall enter this weekend’s series Koerner. Koerner has been Saint Mary’s won two areas where the Belles could season with a 7-2 victory against conference oppo- named one of the 25 final- slugfests against Albion on still improve. against Manchester College nent Rutgers. ists for the 2013 USA Softball Saturday to get off to a per- “I thought we played with on October 11. The Rockets (9-23, 2-6 Collegiate Player of the Year fect conference start but a little bit more urgency The match against Saint Mid-American Conference) award, given by the Amateur followed that performance because we knew we were Mary’s will be only the sec- most recently split a non- Softball Association of up with two losses at North playing a strong opponent,” ond of the spring for the conference doubleheader America and USA Softball. Park College on Sunday. Campbell said. “I still think Pilots. They triumphed against Oakland. This will Koerner began this week The doubleheader was we have a lot of mistakes we April 6 against the Indiana be Notre Dame’s final game leading the nation in batting pushed back until Thursday can correct in doubles in Institute of Technology. Saint before this weekend’s Strike average at a .513 clip and at 3:30 at Saint Mary’s terms of movement, in terms Mary’s, on the other hand, Out Cancer campaign. leads the team with 58 hits, College. of going for first shots.” has competed through- out March. Campbell said Paid Advertisement the layoff could help Saint Mary’s, but he would avoid being overconfident. “When you do play matches fre- quently, I think they do help you mentally, so it could be an advantage,” Campbell said. “I’m certainly not going to expect it to be an advan- tage, but it could.” St. Mary’s will take on crosstown rival Bethel on Thursday at 4 p.m.

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Men’s Lacrosse Irish focus on Georgetown matchup

By MATTHEW ROBISON on March 23 and 14-6 to Sports Writer Mount St. Mary’s on March 12. But a 14-13 overtime Two weeks ago, after a nar- win over No. 14 St. John’s row 7-6 win over Rutgers on reminded the Big East that March 24 and a 12-10 loss to Georgetown is consistently St. John’s on March 30, Irish one of the conference’s best coach Kevin Corrigan rec- teams. ognized his team had lost All season, one of Notre focus. But after a 17-5 beat- Dame’s most valuable as- down over Marquette on sets has been its balance April 2 and a 13-8 victory offensively. The Irish have over Providence five days lat- a number of scorers who er, that focus is back. have the potential to light “I feel good about where our up the scoreboard. Against focus is right now,” Corrigan Marquette, the offensive fire- said. “I know our guys are power came from junior at- working at that. We’ve tried tackman John Scioscia, who to do a better job of giving had six goals and an assist. them clarity in exactly what Against Providence, senior we want from them. I think attackman Sean Rogers led they’re doing a good job at the way with four goals and working at it and being ac- an assist. countable for the things that “On any given posses- we think are important.” sion, we have a number of That focus will be chal- guys that can make a play,” lenged again this weekend Corrigan said. “That makes when Georgetown visits us difficult to play against.” for a Sunday matinee. The That balance comes from Hoyas (5-6, 2-1 Big East) have two sources, Corrigan said. struggled this season and First, the Irish have a wealth have been dealt losses on the of talent on the field. Every wrong end of some lopsided player has the potential to games. But their struggles make great plays. Second, do not indicate weakness, Notre Dame has to play a sys- WEI LIN | The Observer but rather some unforeseen tem in which each player’s Irish senior attackman Sean Rogers dodges defenders during Notre Dame’s 12-10 loss to St. John’s on circumstances. potential can be maximized March 30. The Irish will take on Georgetown in Arlotta Stadium on Sunday. “I think they’re very good,” and turned into goals. Corrigan said. “I think “That’s a collective com- At the end of the season, But during the year, it year when you’re tallying they’ve had some injuries mitment that I think our the NCAA will use the RPI as doesn’t have much relevance. these things up. In between, throughout the year that kept guys have started to zero in an organizational tool when “At this time of year, your I think our guys know, and their lineup in flux a little on and will make us better as compiling the bracket for the focus has got to stay and be certainly our guys know that bit. They had some injuries the year goes on,” Corrigan NCAA tournament. solely on the team that you’re the focus needs to stay pretty to some key guys. But they’re said. In order to rank highly in playing this week,” Corrigan squarely on the team and the coming off a huge win over On Monday the NCAA re- the RPI, teams must sched- said. “[The No. 1 ranking is] challenge that’s right in front St. John’s who was No. 10 in leased its first RPI rankings ule games against as many not something that surprised of you.” the country last week. That of the season, and Notre strong programs as possible, me, but it’s not something Right now, that challenge is shows what they’re capable Dame was ranked No. 1. in order to set themselves up that I’m going to concern Georgetown. The Hoyas and of doing.” The RPI looks at strength of for a good seed come tourna- myself with right now. That’s Irish will face off Sunday at In terms of style, Corrigan schedule, the rankings of the ment time. something you worry about 11 a.m. in Arlotta Stadium. described Georgetown as a teams each team has beaten “In scheduling, absolutely when you’re scheduling, “mixed bag” of some of the and to whom each team has it’s something you concern and it’s something that you Contact Matt Robison at teams Notre Dame (8-2, 2-1) lost. yourself with,” Corrigan said. worry about at the end of the [email protected] has faced this season. “Defensively, they get out Paid Advertisement and come after you a little bit in the style of the way Providence played against us,” Corrigan said. “At the same time, offensively, they probably more resemble Villanova and Denver and some of the teams we’ve played that have a mix of Canadian and American in- fluence in what they do.” The Hoyas fell 19-7 to Duke

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Buntin differences.” Johnson said. “More than even for me, the time. Continued from page 20 Despite all her accomplish- Continued from page 20 it’s great for the guys still on the “It’s easy when things are go- ments on the field, Buntin said bench who look up to me as kind ing well, but when things start the season in right field after the most important thing she now, so I definitely learned a lot of the guy who made it through, to get tough, when pitchers start former teammate Dani Miller has done as a member of the from him in terms of my hard because there are a lot of times to throw balls or guys are mak- got hurt. As a sophomore, she Irish community is play in the work. When I see him do some- where there’s not really a light ing errors, it really takes a lot to filled in as an outfielder, a des- Strike Out Cancer weekend in thing, it makes me feel that I can at the end of the tunnel. To guy take a deep breath and talk to ignated hitter and a catcher. support of Tatum Gumpf, the do it.” who hasn’t had that opportu- the pitcher.” Finally, in her junior season daughter of Irish head coach The younger Johnson says nity right out freshman year, to His footwork and hitting have Buntin earned her big break, Deanna Gumpf. Tatum was he began to feel things “click” work up the system, I think it’s improved, but Johnson’s throw- taking her spot as a starting diagnosed with leukemia in in his sophomore season, as he good to see for everybody.” ing arm remains his greatest as- catcher. She was named to the 2010 at the age of four and the began to see dramatic improve- Johnson now finds himself set, and he maintains there is no All-America team at the end of Irish began the event in her ments in his skills and his iden- in an odd role for someone so better feeling than throwing out the season and led the Irish at name the following spring. tity as a player. intensely competitive ­­­— he’s a runner on the base paths. the plate with a .360 batting “For our team to take part But he was still second in line responsible for calming a strug- “We almost dare runners to average. in something greater than behind Joe Hudson, a junior gling pitcher. run, because we have that kind “Over the past four years, ourselves and give back to a who would be drafted by the “It’s hard, I think, for Forrest,” of faith in Forrest’s ability to I’ve developed a lot as a player cause greater than our sport Cincinnati Reds in the sixth Aoki said. “His family tends to catch and throw,” Ristano said. and a person,” Buntin said. is truly special,” Buntin said. round of the MLB draft in June. be a group of Irish hotheads. I “That’s why I think to this point “I have established my confi- “Receiving the first pitch of “That destroyed me, it really think he’s done a really good there haven’t been a really high dence in the batter’s box and the game from a smiling, did,” Johnson said. “All the guys job of gaining the trust and re- number of base runners who behind the plate.” healthy Tatum is one of my on the bench just want to get spect of his pitchers. They can have attempted steals. We just As a senior, Buntin has con- proudest moments as a player on the field, that’s really all you feel confident in throwing their tell our pitchers, be quick to tinued to dominate behind at Notre Dame.” think about. It really does crush breaking stuff because they the plate, dare them to ru, and the plate and builds up the The fourth annual Strike you when you’re seeing your understand that Forrest is will- Forrest will throw them out.” confidence of her pitchers. Out Cancer weekend will best friends out there, you’re ing to put any body part in front And if Johnson is more like “It’s awesome to be able to take place Saturday when working just as hard if not hard- of the ball to keep it from go- a linebacker than a Dr. Phil throw to someone who knows the Irish take on Rutgers in a er than anyone out there, and ing past him with a runner on behind the plate, his coaches me so well as a pitcher,” doubleheader. you’re not getting to play, not third.” wouldn’t change that about O’Donnell said. “We are al- Though Buntin has pre- getting your opportunity.” But don’t think Johnson has him, either. ways on the same page when pared to pursue a career in But Johnson finally got his completely changed his ways. “He’s got that fire about him it comes to attacking hitters.” medicine after graduation, opportunity after Hudson left to “I have that football mental- that we sometimes have to reel Buntin said she focuses on she said she will never fully join the Reds organization. He ity,” Johnson said. “There’s kind in,” Ristano said. “But I would getting to know each pitcher’s leave Notre Dame behind. won the job at the beginning of of that inner part of me that just rather as a coach have to reel style so she can better as- “Notre Dame will always the season and has started all 30 wants to hit something when I him in than ask him to be com- sist them in improving their have a special place in my games so far this spring. get mad, but as I’ve gotten older petitive. He wouldn’t have been game. heart,” Buntin said. “I am “It really is the greatest feeling I’ve seen how you have to con- able to be the player he is now if “Each pitcher is different,” proud to say it’s my home.” in the world, being out there, es- duct yourself as the catcher. You didn’t have that fire.” Buntin said. “As a catcher pecially being on the bench the have eight guys looking at you, it has been my job to work Contact Katie Heit at last two years and not really see- so you have to maintain solid Contact Vicky Jacobsen at with and understand these [email protected] ing even a single pitch,” Johnson and positive body language all [email protected]

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Niklas “I feel like regardless of Continued from page 20 how well-rounded, there’s always stuff to work on, showing former Irish basket- whether it’s breaking out of ball guard Joey Brooks the a route, getting out faster in same ropes he learned last blocking or a different tech- season. nique,” Koyack said. “I think “Joey’s doing well. He’s I’m definitely improving but kind of been thrown into a there’s always going to be storm,” Niklas said. “It’s not work to do.” easy to switch sports like Eifert was a one-stop-shop this in your senior year. … in terms of tight ends, posing

He’s doing really well. He’s as a blocker, goal line threat SUZANNA PRATT | The Observer staying positive, he’s learn- and wide-out for the Irish. Irish junior tight end Troy Niklas runs through a defender during Notre Dame’s 41-3 victory over Navy on Sep- ing a lot and getting bet- That versatility could very tember 1, 2012 in Dublin, Ireland. Niklas is one of five players battling to replace former tight end Tyler Eifert. ter every day, and that’s the well result in a first round se- most important thing for lection in this month’s NFL Paid Advertisement him, to keep learning the of- Draft. But the 2013 collective fense and getting better.” is fine with doing things by Yet Brooks is not the only committee, Koyack said. Irish tight end enduring “We may not be put in the the learning process. Early same exact situation as Tyler enrollee Mike Heuerman was put into, but as long as joined the team in January we do well in the situations to get a head start on learn- we are put into, that’s pretty ing the offense, and senior much the expectation of the “You feel good about yourself to be part of the tight ends at the University of Notre Dame. But at the same time we’re not trying to be any of those tight ends. We’re trying to be ourselves.” Alex Welch senior tight end

Alex Welch missed the entire group at this point,” he said. 2012 season after tearing his With Eifert arguably leav- ACL during summer training ing the biggest imprint of camp. all Notre Dame tight ends Welch didn’t see action following Rudolph, Anthony during his freshman year Fasano and John Carlson, in 2010 after coming in as a the pressure is on for the four-star recruit and only next starter to carry on the had one reception for eight tradition at “Tight End U.” yards in 2011. “I wouldn’t say it’s a pres- Welch said he sought the sure. It’s kind of like a pres- advice of former Irish and tige,” Welch said. “You feel current Minnesota Vikings good about yourself to be tight end Kyle Rudolph, who part of the tight ends at the missed much of 2010 with a University of Notre Dame. torn hamstring. But at the same time we’re “I think this spring is re- not trying to be any of those ally important for me just to tight ends. We’re going to be get back into football shape ourselves.” and remember how you play the game and then come fall Contact Andrew Gastelum at camp I’ll be ready,” Welch [email protected] said. “I felt like I was play- ing at a pretty high level last Paid Advertisement fall and then after what hap- pened, you kind of forget things.” Out of the five, junior Ben Koyack has seen the most playing time in his career, appearing in all 24 games. In 2012, the 6-foot-5 tight end caught three passes for 39 yards but struggled to hold onto the ball throughout the season. And of the four, Koyack seems to be the go-to receiving threat, as opposed to run-blocking standouts Welch and Niklas.

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By ANDREW GASTELUM freshman year as a defensive Editor-in-Chief end. In 2012, the 6-foot-7, Last season, Tyler Eifert 250-pound Fullerton, Calif., racked up 624 yards, 44 re- native said it took time ceptions, four touchdowns, to pick up the offense. He broke two receiving re- eventually caught his first cords and picked up an All- touchdown against Boston American honor along the College, one of his five total way. receptions. The five men trying to re- But according to the man place him in 2013 have a nicknamed ‘Hercules,’ one combined nine receptions, year really does make a 122 yards, one touchdown difference. and shoot 32 percent from “Now it’s like second na- 3-point range. ture,” Niklas said. “I always But for the Irish, it’s all a thought it was pretty natu- matter of perspective. ral, but it was a little tougher “We’re all different. I don’t to learn the offense and pick think we feel pressured as a up all that stuff. But now that unit to replace [Eifert],” ju- I know the offense, all those nior tight end Troy Niklas little technique things are said. “The offense is going to coming pretty easily.” morph into doing what we’re In just one year, Niklas has good at, and that’s what gone from defensive line- we’re going to do.” man to veteran tight end, Niklas is entering his sec- especially when it comes to MACKENZIE SAIN | The Observer ond season at the tight- Irish junior tight end Troy Niklas sprints downfield during Notre Dame’s 41-3 victory over Miami on Oct. 6. end spot after spending his see NIKLAS PAGE 18 Niklas has posted a total of five receptions with the Irish, including a touchdown.

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By KATIE HEIT Sports Writer brother’s footsteps Though not as vocal as many of her teammates, By VICKY JACOBSEN ignore, in part because of his senior catcher Amy Buntin Sports Writer relationship with his fiery older leads by example from be- brother, Cole, who graduated in hind the plate. Two seasons ago, the Notre 2011. “I am not overly vocal,” Dame coaching staff wasn’t re- “Forrest is a pretty intense kid. Buntin said. “I don’t re- ally sure what to do with junior We got to know his personality by sort to emotional pregame catcher Forrest Johnson. getting to know his older brother, pump-up speeches, but Irish coach Mik Aoki, who was who pitched for us,” Ristano said. I’m always striving to do then in his first year at Notre “We play a game in the bullpen the right thing and always Dame, took the unpolished when pitchers try to match each looking for ways to better freshman aside to let him know other’s pitches, and Forrest was myself.” he might not get a chance to play catching Cole. And Cole didn’t Senior pitcher Brittany with the team. think Forrest was doing a good O’Donnell said Buntin Pitching coach Chuck Ristano enough job, so in the middle of doesn’t need to be heard saw potential in Johnson’s mon- the bullpen Cole would yell at his to lead the younger team- ster arm and tried to convert him brother. And even though I’m the mates, because the experi- into a pitcher. coach, I can’t do anything to stop ence she’s gained from four But Johnson didn’t show much a brotherhood rivalry, so I tried years in an Irish uniform more promise on the mound. to make sure they didn’t kill each speaks for itself. “Coach Ristano took me out other.” “Her level of play and and we threw a bullpen. Fastball Threats of bodily harm aside, work ethic speaks for it- looked pretty good, slider was the younger Johnson said his self,” O’Donnell said. “For a okay,” Johnson said. “The deal older brother motivated him catcher to endure the days breaker was the changeup. I’ve even when he knew there was no and never complain is a never been a pitcher my entire guarantee of playing time in his special person. I’m proud life, I’ve always been a catcher, future. to call her my teammate.” so naturally I wouldn’t have a “He’s definitely one of my he- Buntin has supported changeup lined up. But I threw a roes, because he had a similar ex- the team in a variety of changeup 90 feet over the back- perience to what I did. He was a ways during her time with stop, so that was the end of my recruited walk-on here and then the Irish. As a freshman, pitching career here.” worked his way up the system,” she filled in wherever she But even as Johnson spent his Johnson said. “He ended up get- was needed, playing part of first two seasons at Notre Dame ting drafted and is doing great JULIE HERDER | The Observer relegated to the bench and the Irish senior catcher Amy Buntin throws to first during Notre Dame’s 9-3 victory over Villanova on Sunday. see BUNTIN PAGE 17 bullpen, he was impossible to see JOHNSON PAGE 17