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V olume 49, Issue 65 | tuesday, december 8, 2015 | ndsmcobserver.com Grant to fund SMC summer institute $527,000 from Lilly Endowment Inc. will support week-long theology institute for high school girls

By KATHRYN MARSHALL a contemporary theology of cre- A ssociate Saint Mary’s Editor ation,” she said. “Also, to assist high school girls to understand The Lilly Endowment and articulate how their gifts and Incorporation has made a near- talents relate to others and reveal ly $527,000 gift to Saint Mary’s their desire for communion with Division for Mission, which will God … and to help high school be used to fund a week-long the- students realize that faith is a gift ology summer institute for high both deeply personal and inher- school girls on the College’s cam- ently social, meant to be shared pus. The program will run for the common good.” summer 2016, vice president for Attendees of the summer in- mission Judy Fean said. stitute will use Scripture, reflec- According to the Lilly tion and service to examine the Endowment Incorporation web- moral and ethical dimensions of site, 82 private, four-year col- challenges faced by young wom- leges and universities located en today, Fean said. in 29 states and the District of “We see this as an opportu- Columbia received grants. The nity for young women to be able four-year grant is specifically in- to find their voice,” she said. tended to help young women in “We also have opportunity for high school develop leadership inter-religious dialogue and en- in their churches and assist in gagement with other religious the area of vocations, Fean said. traditions, and seeing what that Fean will be the program direc- means as our openness to ecu- tor of the institute. menical relationships.” “The first goal is to provide an Fean said the Voices of opportunity for high school girls to encounter their beauty within see GRANT PAGE 3 ERIC RICHELSEN | The Observer Basilica to close for organ installation W eek Observer Staff Report spreads

The Basilica of the Sacred Heart will close for three weeks this winter break for message the next phase of the Murdy Family Organ installation, the University announced in a press release Monday of love morning. The Basilica will close Dec. 28 through Jan. By CATHERINE OWERS 15, reopening for the 5 p.m. A ssociate News Editor Vigil Mass on Jan. 16. All liturgies will be celebrated D espite busy days filled with in the Sacred Heart Parish final exams and essays, the Crypt while the Basilica is Notre Dame Right to Life Club closed. is working to spread uncondi- “The new Murdy Family tional love through its “YOU ARE Organ, to be fully opera- LOVED” campaign. tional by Christmas 2016, Senior club president Janelle will replace the current Wanzek said in an email that

Holtkamp Organ,” the re- MICHAEL YU | The Observer her and Right to Life secretary lease stated. “In 2013-14, the The Basilica of the Sacred Heart will close over winter break for the next phase of the Murdy Family junior Aly Cox’s experiences Basilica closed for renova- Organ installation. In 2013 - 14 the Basilica closed for floor replacements to aid acoustics. with Summer Service Learning tions including the removal Programs (SSLPs) inspired the of carpeting and the instal- associate director for mu- Organ was not designed to ongoing student practice campaign, which aims to share lation of slate tile flooring sic and liturgy in be played as frequently as it sessions have created seri- love with the entire community. to aid acoustics. This year’s of Campus Ministry, said is now, and the sound qual- ous operating issues. The “We both worked at disability closure will allow for work- the Holtkamp organ cannot ity has continued to suffer,” Basilica has simply out- homes, we learned from the resi- ers to make space for the sustain all the activities for McShane said in the release. grown the current organ and dents that loving unconditionally new Murdy Family Organ.” which the Basilica needs it. “Two Masses each day along Andrew McShane, “The current Holtkamp with choir rehearsals and see ORGAN PAGE 3 see LOVE PAGE 3

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By SELENA PONIO change the lyrics to make we’re singing the Pentatonix really nice to see that. Half of N ews Writer them their own. version, and ‘Run to You,’ our group is new this year … suffers “Our mission is to sing for which is an original Pentatonix most of them are freshmen,” U nchained Melodies, Notre Christ, and so we try to end song,” she said. she said. Dame’s only Christian a cap- every practice in prayer to re- With the recent heightened Piecuch said in the recent cardiac pella group, will perform a member that when we’re sing- interest in a cappella groups, years she has also witnessed winter concert Tuesday night ing, we’re singing for him,” more collaboration between a at 8 p.m. in the Chapel of St. Piecuch said. “Our mission is to cappella groups, and she said Teresa of Avila in Lewis Hall. She said musical talent and sing for Christ, this camaraderie is vital to arrest The group, which sings both strong relationships between and so we try members in a cappella groups Christian hymns and contem- members are vital to the suc- because it shows members Observer Staff Report porary songs, was formed in cess of the a cappella group. to end every what their strengths are and 2003 and consists of 14 mem- “Something that I’ve been practice in prayer what they need to work on. She A 77-year-old Pennsylvania bers, senior and president focusing on as president is to remember says a cappella allows musi- man went into cardiac arrest Sofia Piecuch said. really fostering friendships,” cians the opportunity to trade Monday at 8:15 a.m.at the “We have usually one big Piecuch said. “I think people that when we’re off solos and discover new tal- bus stop by the University’s concert every year at the end become a lot more invested in singing, we’re ents that emerge by placing main gate, University of the semester,” Piecuch said. the group when they’re friends singing for him.” themselves in new situations. spokesman Dennis Brown “During the year we sing at with one another, and so we “I think there’s a lot of as- said in an email to local me- Sofia Piecuch nursing homes, at elementary try to keep the group small be- pects to a cappella that are re- dia that morning. president schools, and we do some sing- cause we think that helps with ally appealing,” she said. “It’s “The Notre Dame police Unchained Melodies ing at tailgates as well.” group communication.” nice to see a variety, and it’s and the Notre Dame and The concert is free to the According to Piecuch, this also really cool to make the South Bend fire depart- public, Piecuch said, and it year’s winter concert is split popularized by movies such as noises the instruments would ments responded immedi- provides the perfect opportu- up in two parts. The first part “Pitch Perfect,” Piecuch said normally make, and to do that ately. The South Bend Fire nity for Unchained Melodies consists of a Christian music Unchained Melodies has re- with our voices makes it a lot Department transported the to showcase their most recent set, and the second part is a ceived much greater interest. more interesting.” man to Memorial Hospital. work. She said the group usu- Christmas set. “This year we got a lot more Notre Dame has no other ally sings hymns, but they “In the Christmas set we’re people auditioning than we Contact Selena Ponio at details to report,” the email also take some pop songs and doing ‘Carol of the Bells,’ but have in the past, and that was [email protected] stated.

make room for the choirs Organ that will begin singing near Cn o tinued from page 1 the interim organ in January. The choirs will be relocated there is a need for a larger, back to the choir loft once better functioning organ to the Murdy Family Organ is occupy the space and sus- functional.” tain the Basilica for years to The Murdy Family Organ come.” will arrive in August 2016 While the Basilica is closed, from Tacoma, Washington, the Holtkamp Organ will be where Paul Fritts and Co. removed and work to reinforce Organ Builders are designing the balcony from the base- and constructing it, accord- ment to the loft will begin. ing to the press release. “Reinforcement is neces- “The entire assembly and sary as the Murdy Family voicing process will take ap- Organ is substantially heavier proximately four months to than the existing organ,” the complete and will be accom- release stated. “In addition, plished by the Fritts team at MICHAEL YU | The Observer all of the pews in the west night and during off hours,” Students line up to enter the Basilica of the Sacred Heart for Easter Mass. The Basilica will close from Dec. transept will be removed to the release stated. 28 to Jan. 15 for the next phase of the organ installation and will reopen for Vigil Mass on Jan. 16.

M ore than 20 University clubs Civic Engagement, Fean “ When master’s degrees Love have joined the campaign. Grant said. and Ph.D.s were being giv- Cn o tinued from page 1 “This is why we created a week Cn o tinued from page 1 For the pilot program en in theology, and wom- where all the student groups during summer 2016, mem- en were not able to earn is the purest, most genuine love,” can pitch in and host their own Y oung Catholic Women bers of the religious studies one, Saint Mary’s opened she said. “We had been trying to events,” she said. “Meanwhile, project last year, in which faculty, campus ministry, a graduate school in the- brainstorm ways to share this on the Facebook page, we are the College sponsored a the Center for Women’s ology,” she “We also had idea of unconditional love with featuring the clubs that have campaign for young wom- Intercultural Leadership, what was called a Spiritual the student body, then a friend of reached out to us, ‘Humans of en to send letters to Pope the Office of Social and Leadership Institute in the the Right to Life Club suggested New York’-style.” Francis, brought to light Civic Engagement, student 1990s and early 2000s with we do an event for foster kids. The campaign fits into the ideas about women’s lead- mentors and possibly com- a holistic approach of edu- Thus, the first event of the week Right to Life mission of respect- ership in the Church, and munity members will serve cating the heart and the was born — making care back- ing life from conception to natu- how society impacts young around 30 high school girls mind, and what it means to packs for children being placed ral death, she said. women today. from across the country, be engaged in seeking the into foster care. The backpacks “... We are telling all groups of “There was the question she said. truth and seeking beauty will include stuffed animals, col- life, that no matter what their cir- of, ‘What can that leader- “We will select Saint and embodying our faith.” oring books, fleece blankets and cumstance, that they are loved,” ship do to support women Mary’s students to be men- The College educates a note from the students who put she said. in the Church?’, and I think tors for the week,” Fean women to support their them together with the you are Wozniak said feedback for that was a reason why this said. “We’re preparing lead- passions and make a differ- loved picture.” the campaign has so far been grant seemed like a really ers through the institute ence in the world through Other events for the week positive. good idea,” she said. but also offering our Saint embracing their vocations, include tutoring South Bend “I am amazed at how great The application for the Mary’s women the opportu- Fean said. children with Slice of Life, partic- the responses have been for this summer institute came nity to be a leader.” “I think the excitement ipating in discussions on climate week so far, and this is only the together through the col- Saint Mary’s has a his- behind the institute is in change with GreeND and Ugly first year,” she said. I“ can’t wait laborative efforts of a wide tory of strengthening the providing an opportunity Christmas Sweater Spirit Day, to come back after graduation range of disciplines, in- leadership of women in the to grow in one’s faith and sponsored by the Junior Class and see how much it has grown.” cluding the Dean of Faculty, Church, she said. to respond to what’s going Council. Wozniak said the Right News Editor Margaret Hynds the Provost, members of Fean said Saint Mary’s on in our culture now,” she to Life officers realized “almost also contributed to this story. the department of religious was one of the first col- said. every club here at Notre Dame is studies, campus ministry, leges to provide women in someway telling some group Contact Catherine Owers at the Center for Spirituality with graduate degrees in Contact Kathryn Marshall at of people that they are loved.” [email protected] and the Office of Social and theology. [email protected]

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By ADAM RAMOS leaving college and touring Europe with conquer a fear and I found a talent,” S cranton outside Dunder Mifflin.” S cene Writer a band called The Young Californians, Bratton said. He acted in a myriad of The concept is great, but it’s Bratton Bratton found himself in Israel where small projects throughout most of his comedic sensibility and quirky nature Throughout the television series “The he met future band mate Warren life, but it wasn’t until finding “The that truly solidified his character as Office” and itsE mmy award-winning Entner. The two returned to the U.S. Office” before getting his big break — the show’s unsung hero. Everyone at nine-season run, one character, Creed and The Grass Roots was born, lead- a break he never saw coming. Legends on Saturday seemed to think Bratton, remained shrouded in mys- ing to a string of successful hits, and “The whole thing is surprising; I so as well, roaring with laughter as tery. Whether he’s stealing from chil- tours, opening for the likes of “Cream, mean no one was prepared for this phe- Creed interjected with oddball quips dren, avoiding police or musing about The Beach Boys, Janis Joplin and The nomenon. I didn’t prepare to be on this and references to some of his signature his time spent both following and Doors,” he explained. show that would become ‘The Office,’ lines. To watch a 72-year-old ex-rock leading cults, there seems to be a pre- Today, Bratton continues to create none of us did,” Bratton recalled. star entertain a room full of millen- vailing sense of unpredictability when- music and has been producing a se- And while the meteoric rise of “The nial college students with both music ever Creed enters the scene. Luckily for ries of solo albums. Musically, though, Office” may have surprised Bratton, for and comedy was absolutely surreal, Adrian Mark Lore and I, it is mystery Bratton has expanded past the ’60’s folk many of us it’s no surprise at all. Every a true testament to Bratton’s skill as a no longer. We had a chance to sit down rock of The Grass Roots, experimenting character on “The Office” seemed to be performer. and talk with the man, the actor and with genres like pop, blues and rocka- expertly crafted to play a role in what Despite enough time in the public musician Bratton and gain a little more billy. Throughout Saturday’s show was a hilariously dysfunctional office eye for two lives, Bratton is far from insight into his life before his show at Bratton impressed, switching styles “work family.” leaving the limelight. Once he ends his Legends of Notre Dame this Saturday while singing and masterly playing the Bratton described how his character comedy/music tour, Bratton will be- — a show that tastefully captured the guitar. While much of the audience is an extension from his own past: “I’m gin recording a new EP and will also many tumultuously wonderful steps may not have been familiar with his a rock star, so I party-hardy-ed and I continue to seek new acting roles and Bratton has taken in a career that can music, Bratton’s exuberance and talent did all that stuff,” he said. “So my char- further explore further avenues in his only be described as eclectic. were enough to keep things interesting. acter I wrote was, what would happen if already-successful career. Bratton’s love for music began at a Yet, despite his rock stardom, acting I stayed that way and hadn’t grown up? young age — he was already playing always remained a passion for Bratton. … The character has a black-out period Contact Adam Ramos at professionally at the age of 17. After “[Acting] really just started as a way to on a bus and wakes up in a dumpster in [email protected]

By RACHEL O’GRADY provided the laughs for the episode, Erin No. three spot. Let’s be very clear: it’s an intervention in television history after S cene Writer Hannon’s tender moments with Pete excellent episode, perhaps one of the Meredith gets too drunk at the party. Miller while watching “Die Hard” pro- best in the series, but it doesn’t stack up Michael learns shortly after this inter- I t’s Christmastime, and that means vided the necessary sentimentality for to my number one or two. Still, Michael’s vention that “you actually can’t check decking the halls, getting the tree and the finalC hristmas episode of the series. Sharpie-marked “date” to the office someone into rehab against their will.” most importantly, binge watching the Christmas party, a waitress he picked Christmas episodes of all the shows 4. “” up at the preceding Benihana outing 1. “The Christmas Party” on television. There is no show that The two-part season seven Christmas is worth a top three spot in and of it- The inaugural Christmas episode single handedly absolutely crushes the feature showcased what is perhaps the self. Meanwhile, Pam Beesly and Karen (there was no Christmas episode in the Christmas episode category quite like best snowball fight in the history of all Filippelli plan a rival Christmas party first season) is by far the best. Though “The Office,” so of course, that calls for snowball fights. , in retro- after kicks them off the the office engages in a Secret Santa, a definitive ranking of the best ones. spect rather foolishly, agrees to a snow- official party-planning committee, forc- Michael introduces the idea of a “Yankee Note that this is only the top five, as the ball fight with Dwight, which turns into ing the rest of the office to chose sides Swap” (also known as a “white elephant others really just don’t stack up to these. an all-out, no rules massacre and ends in before eventually merging parties in the gas exchange”) when he receives a hand- Beyond that, I want to make it perfectly a black eye for Jim. All the while, Michael spirit of compromise at Christmastime. made oven mitt from . The clear that none of these are the true best Scott is desperately trying to impress Dwight is also briefly convinced he has office fights over the video iPod Michael episode of “The Office” (for what it’s Holly Flax, who’s in town replacing Toby been recruited for the CIA, as part of an bought for , while Jim does worth, that’s “Stress Relief,” no ques- Flenderson while he’s on for elaborate prank Pam is executing as a his best to secure the teapot he got for tions asked). the Scranton Strangler case. Michael’s present for Jim. The episode is nothing Pam filled with personal items, as well as attempts are arguably fruitless, but nev- short of fantastic, and sets the bar high a handwritten letter. He ends up pocket- 5. “” ertheless, watching him fall head over for later Christmas episodes. ing the letter confessing his feelings for C heer or fear? Belsnickel is here! When heels for Holly all over again is a little bit Pam, but it appears again in the season the Dunder Mifflin party planning com- heartwarming. Plus, “The Office” is so 2. “Moroccan Christmas” nine when he finally gives it to her with mittee fails to come up with a theme for far from classy that it’s adorable watch- M eredith Palmer catches on fire, a video of their relationship. The episode the Christmas party, ing them attempt some degree of high Angela is outed for her affair with Dwight is both adorable and hilarious, but the saves the day with a traditional Schrute society. and, after buying them out of all the toy recurring teapot reaffirms that Pam and Family Christmas. While Dwight’s ter- stores in town, Dwight makes a profit Jim are in fact relationship goals. rifying game of “Impish or Admirable,” 3. “Benihana Christmas” selling “Princess Unicorn” dolls at more dressed as the Belsnickel “the dirty, I ’m already getting major push-back than market value. This episode covers Contact Rachel O’Grady at and well, worse version of Santa,” for putting “Benihana Christmas” at the every base and features perhaps the best [email protected]

ERIC RICHELSEN | The Observer 6 The observer | tuesday, december 8, 2015 | ndsmcobserver.com GMO? OMG! thousands of pharmaceuticals we’ve designed this food. Through carefully controlled breeding, Stephen Raab century that don’t occur in nature. Even a material American biologist Norman Borlaug modified L et’s Talk Smart as ubiquitous as nylon didn’t exist before 1935. How wheat to boost yields and increase its resistance to did the environment respond to this “unnatural” disease. For his efforts, he won the Nobel Prize; it N ovember 19th, the United States Food and Drug material? Bacteria evolved enzymes to digest it. is conservatively estimated that one billion people Administration made the historic decision to ap- Now, it’s true that most introductions of new are currently alive due to this supposedly “taboo” prove America’s first genetically modified animal species — even unmodified ones — into other eco- technology. Imagine how many more will be saved for sale. The AquAdvantage Atlantic salmon, pro- systems are not benign; look at what a few genera- from starvation when we can directly edit the ge- duced by AquaBounty Technologies, Inc., contains tions of dogs, pigs and sailors did to the dodo bird. netic code of whatever organism we choose. a gene from the Chinook salmon that codes for a Transgenic animals are particularly susceptible to At the turn of the century, Borlaug put the costs growth hormone and a “promoter” from an ocean this because their modifications may make them and benefits of GMOs in stark terms. He said while pout to activate the gene. The resulting fish grow fitter to survive or more effective at consuming rich countries like the United States could afford to market size faster than unmodified variet- resources than unmodified varieties. The FDA is to pay for organic food, “the one billion chroni- ies, meaning they can be sold to consumers more aware of this and has implemented strict regula- cally undernourished people of the low income, cheaply. Now that’s a cause I can get behind — bet- tions to prevent any escapes. All AquAdvantage food-deficit nations cannot.” For the populations of ter living through chemistry. salmon must be bred in land-based tanks in entire countries every single day, GMO or organic Despite the FDA’s approval, many are still wary Canada or Panama, miles from the nearest ocean. never enters into the equation. Food is food, and of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). One Even if they could escape containment and survive, we’re going to need a lot of it one way or another. common argument is that genetic engineers are the salmon are designed to be sterile. And that’s why, more than ever, I am excited to “playing God” or otherwise interfering with what In fact, the AquAdvantage salmon could be a sig- see AquAdvantage salmon coming to market. After is “natural.” These protests tend to increase in nificant benefit to the worldwide Atlantic salmon a generation of genetically modified animals being volume when the genetic modification involves population. This delicious fish has been on the sold and eaten with no effect other than increased introducing foreign DNA like that of the Chinook decline for years due to overharvesting. It’s taken wallet size and diminishing famine worldwide, it and the pout, as opposed to the selective breeding strict regulations to put Atlantic salmon on the re- will be gratifying to see the world once again pat humans have been doing ever since we invented bound. If AquAdvantage becomes cheap enough, it science on the back for a job well done. agriculture. could relieve pressure on wild-caught populations I wholeheartedly disagree with such concerns. and accelerate the recovery. Stephen Raab is a senior studying chemical At its heart, genetic engineering simply means If we let history be our guide, genetically modi- engineering. He resides in Alumni Hall and welcomes creating a synthetic chemical. Sure, the transgenic fied food has the potential to be one of the greatest discourse at [email protected] DNA is millions of atoms in size, but it’s still just a boons humanity has ever seen. Consider the 20th The views expressed in this column are those of the chemical. In that respect, it’s no different than the century’s advancements in genetically modified author and not necessarily those of The Observer. G rowing in appreciation these emotions: “That exists? No doubts, no fears, are inherently good or should be enthusiastically Scott Boyle nothing? Come on!” embraced. The Sincere Seeker Given the course of his relationship with Rachel Rather, perhaps situations like these should invite throughout the season, Dev’s comments are not sur- us to look holistically, not just at others’ weaknesses O ver the past couple of weeks, I enjoyed Aziz prising. Their relationship had many moments of joy. but also at our own shortcomings. What or when do Ansari’s “Master of None” on Netflix. But these moments did not exclude petty fights, hurt- we not see rightly? What if we thought about how Initially, “Master of None” didn’t capture my atten- ful words and disappointment. much others choose to be with us despite our own tion. But in the end, I enjoyed the series mostly be- In contrast to Andrea and Larry’s stated vows, shortcomings? What if we thought about how much cause its plotlines made me think. The show tackled disagreements over cleanliness or the challenges of God chooses to be with us? many subjects, from racial stereotypes to parenting distance give Dev and Rachel fears and doubts about This, I would like to suggest, might lead to a deeper roles. But above all, I think the romantic relation- their commitment and attraction to one another. The appreciation for what we have already been given ship between Aziz Ansari’s Dev and Noël Wells’ real stresses and challenges of their relationship lead — in our lives, relationships and our faith. This grati- Rachel was the lens through which the show most them to realize that their commitment to one another tude may not be the final solution, but it may be a succeeded. is not always a rush of excitement and happiness. start. At its heart, the show challenges the traditional Speaking to his Dad later about his future with At the recent canonization mass of Fr. Junipero conceptions and language that influence our deci- Rachel, Dev says, “It’s intense, you know? … Whoever Serra, Pope Francis remarked, “Mission is always the sion-making. The show succeeds not by telling us you’re dating now could be who you end up with. It’s fruit of a life which knows what it is to be found and what to do, but by thoughtfully re-framing the things a big decision, it’s hard!” healed, encountered and forgiven.” At the beginning we tell ourselves will make us happy. Of course, it would be unfair to discount the real of this Year of Mercy, I would submit that our mission One of the show’s strongest points occurs near the pressure Dev feels in this situation. Relationships are is to forgive others of the responsibility for determin- end of the first season asD ev and Rachel attend a a big commitment. But what becomes clear is that ing our happiness. wedding. There we watch the exchange of vows be- Dev has difficulty acceptingR achel’s vulnerabilities But this doesn’t mean lowering our standards to- tween two of their acquaintances, Andrea and Larry. and imperfections. It scares him to think he will ward life or other people. Perhaps we just need to use Two particularly memorable lines emerge: make an eternal commitment to another person who different standards. “Andrea…I’ve never had any doubts, fears or re- may not be perfect or able to give him a constant rush What if we were to judge our actions, relationships grets ever since [we met].” of emotion and feeling. and lives by whether they draw us deeper into holi- “Larry…every time I see your face, I feel this rush How many times have we, too, been deceived into ness? We might finally rely not on our own misin- of happiness and excitement that this is the person to thinking that happiness and passionate feelings formed desires, but grow in appreciation for the ways spend my life with. I can’t wait to have that feeling for should last forever and that the loss of those feel- in which God’s actions through others invite us into a the rest of my life.” ings means it is time to search for greener pastures? reality we could have never dreamed for ourselves. If these lines made you cringe, you are not alone. Struggles create these very real temptations in our A panning camera captured other wedding guests’ jobs, in our friendships, in marriages and in life. A 2012 and 2015 graduate of Notre Dame, Scott half-smiles and forced gazes that illuminated their Despite how many times we are reminded to currently serves as the assistant director for Notre own fear, disbelief and doubt. Andrea and Larry’s the contrary, we sometimes deceive ourselves into Dame Vision in the Institute for Church Life. He can be wedding bliss had clearly exposed the tenuous states thinking that struggle and doubt are markers of the reached at [email protected] of their own relationships. fact that the wrong people are in our lives. This is The views expressed in this column are those of the In his subsequent narration, Dev gives voice to not to suggest, of course, that struggle and doubt author and not necessarily those of The Observer. The observer | tuesday, december 8, 2015 | ndsmcobserver.com 137 More than decorated lattes little bit more?” be affected by removing some holiday graphics Katherine Smart While this quote might arouse fond memories of from a Starbucks cup? G uest Column from our childhood, Dr. Seuss’ 1957 words foreshad- Instead of focusing on the “War on Christmas,” ow a real problem that has exponentially increased we should be actively seeking to bring joy to those E ven though it’s only the start of December, the over the past two decades. This problem is that around us. Instead of spending time and energy first “War on Christmas” controversy has already the focus of the Christmas season has shifted from complaining when companies don’t write “Merry infected my Facebook page. This particular battle time spent with loved ones to who has the newest Christmas” on their products, go out as wish ev- is over Starbucks’ decision to remove Christmas “floofloovers or whohoopers.” With the rise of Black eryone you see a “Merry Christmas!” I guarantee decorations from their red holiday cups. The grav- Friday and numerous holiday commercials, the these human-to-human interactions reveal the true ity both sides of the argument are putting on this term “Christmas” is becoming synced with catchy meaning of the season more than any product label issue is pure insanity and the very definition of a icons such as Santa and Frosty the Snowman. ever could. first world problem. If your Christmas season is Therefore, it is no surprise that many groups are So, please, resist the urge to jump on the band- truly defined by whether or not some of your favor- taking offense to Starbucks’ removal of these de- wagon and repost or retweet angry videos or pic- ite companies include reindeer and Christmas trees signs. However, as the Grinch discovers, Christmas tures regarding Starbucks’ new cups. Instead, on their products, you’ve clearly missed the point “means a little bit more” than just some childish use your “puzzler” and bring the true spirit of of Dr. Seuss’ children’s book, “How the Grinch Stole icons. Christmas by tipping your overworked Starbucks Christmas.” The origin of Christmas is rooted in the Christian barista or by covering the bill for the random person “And the Grinch, with his Grinch-feet ice cold in celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, a man who behind you in line. These small acts of kindness are the snow, stood puzzling and puzzling, how could first and foremost preached a message of humil- what define our Christmas season, not some com- it be so? It came without ribbons. It came without ity, social justice and love for the unlovable. It is mercialized decorations on a disposable cup. tags. It came without packages, boxes or bags. And also the celebration of the fearless woman, whom he puzzled and puzzled ’til his puzzler was sore. we now honor on top of our dome, for accepting Katherine Smart is a junior in the College of Arts and Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t her call to motherhood without regard for social Letters. She can be reached at [email protected] before. What if Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come stereotypes. The views expressed in this column are those of the from a store? What if Christmas, perhaps, means a How can a story as powerful as this one possibly author and not necessarily those of The Observer. letter to the editor D iversity council in the wrong?

“Through collaborative research, programming much discussion, Hill called for a vote over whether herself; members of Diversity Council attacked Hill and service, Diversity Council of Notre Dame ex- her article violated the Diversity Council mission and her article on the basis of the offense it caused plores issues of diversity at the University of Notre statement. Of those who voted, 67 percent said the and the assumption that her opinions were wrong Dame in an effort to promote awareness, under- article did indeed contradict it. Immediately after, because they contradicted the majority. While Hill standing, and acceptance of all differences that a vote to force Hill to resign was called. Hill left the could have defended herself more vigorously in the make up the Notre Dame community.” room. To force her resignation, a two-thirds major- meeting and against members of Diversity Council, Last Monday, the Diversity Council of Notre ity was required — 66 percent. Hill is now no longer nothing she said would have mattered. The council Dame voted to force its elected secretary to re- on Diversity Council. was unwilling to accept a difference of opinion in sign. Diversity Council is a branch of Student This is unacceptable. their community without suppression. Diversity Government consisting of representatives from Hill’s errors in her article and the sensitivity of Council was not interested in understanding what thirty different diversity-related clubs on campus. the subject which she wrote about do not forgive Hill meant in her article, but more interested in Lauren Hill, Diversity Council’s former secretary, Diversity Council for its ousting of Hill. Its reason- punishment for what they saw as a blatant disre- had served as an executive member of Diversity ing for removing Hill from not only its executive gard for their mission statement. Council for the entirety of this semester, and also council but also its general meetings is that her Before voting for her resignation, not one of the acts as an officer of Native American Student article violated Diversity Council’s mission state- thirty members of Diversity Council directly con- Association of Notre Dame and as an intern for ment, as written above. This could not be further fronted Hill in person, even when she offered to Multicultural Student Programs and Services from the truth. explain her beliefs to each one of them at any point. (MSPS). She devoted the entirety of her time outside Hill’s article explicitly makes no mention of race; Hill was subjected to a guilty-until-proven-inno- of schoolwork to diversity-related issues. One might she solely focuses on her problems with the singular cent mentality in which her guiltiness was based on wonder why Hill could be ousted from a club that ND for Mizzou rally. In fact, the only time race was her difference of opinion. she so deeply cares for. brought into the discussion was by the response For a move as meaningful as forcing an officer to On Nov. 16, Hill published a viewpoint, “Perfect article, “We Are Seeds,” which made assumptions resign, one would like to imagine that Hill would Place to Grow.” This article described her per- about Hill’s race and was signed by many mem- have at least been given the benefit of the doubt sonal disagreement toward the “ND for Mizzou” bers of Diversity Council. Hill makes no mention that she agrees with the overall message of the ND rally, which transpired on Nov. 11, the previous of her agreement or disagreement with the central for Mizzou rally because she is involved in so many Wednesday. This rally had been meant to show Missouri protests, no mention of her opinions on extracurricular activities involving diversity. No Notre Dame students in solidarity with the Mizzou topic such as white privilege or racial oppression. matter how much Hill explained herself, nothing demonstrations. Hill should absolutely be allowed to disagree with would have changed that Diversity Council mem- Immediately, Notre Dame students who felt one rally while agreeing with the overall message bers saw her article as wrong and therefore must targeted by the article filled various social media that the rally is attempting to promote. vote her off the Council. outlets with upset, angry and disappointed posts. Her article was shared by many on social media Hill was voted into her officer position and was This reaction was at least partially warranted; Hill’s and accused of undermining racial relations and voted into that position for good reasons. If mem- article certainly could have been written better and the good that the rally was attempting to do. Can bers of Diversity Council wished not to elect her in made better points. The subjects of racial inequali- Hill not disagree with a rally while agreeing with the next officer election cycle, they were absolutely ties and discrimination are, for good reasons, very the overall message that the rally intends to pro- free to do that without controversy. If every politi- sensitive for many students at Notre Dame. mote? Do we live in a society where we must agree cian was impeached or ousted from their job the Hill’s article was put up for discussion at the first with every aspect of a message, including its means moment they said a controversial opinion, there Diversity Council meeting following its publish- of spreading that message, to agree with that over- would be few politicians. The way Diversity Council ing. At the beginning of this discussion, Hill read all message? acted is an absolute mockery on any form of proper a statement to all 30 members of the general as- Further, the event Hill’s article addressed was not political process. sembly, stating, among other things, that if any of endorsed by Diversity Council or MSPS. If the event At the end of the day, Hill was free to write her them wished to discuss her article, she would gladly was run by clubs Hill was responsible for represent- article. Diversity Council was free to force her meet with them immediately. However, at no point ing, a highly public Observer article disagreeing to resign. Just because you can do something, during the entire next week did anyone reach out with the ND for Mizzou rally would have been inap- however, does not make it the right thing to do. to her. Several motions were made at this meeting, propriate action. The reality is that her disagreeing Unfortunately, Diversity Council did not do the including the demand that Hill resign. with an event completely independent of her clubs right thing. A week later, Diversity Council assembled again should be entirely fine, but Diversity Council still for its general meeting. There were several votes punished her in the worst way possible for writing Andrew Pott throughout this meeting, two of which addressed the article. sophomore the previous week’s motion for Hill to resign. After Finally, Hill was given little real chance to defend Alumni Hall 8 The observer | tuesday, december 8, 2015 | ndsmcobserver.com Cl assifieds

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Happy Birthday: keep moving forward and don’t look back. change can be good as long as you stay within your means and keep your intentions honorable. protect your health, your heart and your emotional wellness from those trying to bring you down. make decisions based on facts, not hearsay, and express your plans clearly to avoid misunderstandings. creative solutions will lead to recognition. your numbers are 8, 14, 23, 27, 32, 36, 41. ARIES (March 21-April 19): learn through observation, communication and exploration of unfamiliar territory. expand your interests and plans. Traveling to new places will help you discover what you want to do next and help you secure a foothold in reaching your destination. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): a break will come your way via an unlikely source. intensity regarding personal matters will surface. don’t be shy when it comes to love. share your feelings and plans, but don’t pay for someone else’s mistakes. you can’t buy love. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): don’t leave anything to chance. live within your means no matter what others do with their . Joint ventures will not turn out well. Time is money, so don’t waste any time implementing the changes you want to make. CANCER (June 21-July 22): nothing is worth getting too upset about. let things unfold naturally without complaints or negative thoughts. love is on the rise and positive changes can be made. make new developments work in your favor. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Take care of your home, your family and your emotional and physical well-being. you will discover something interesting if you attend a lecture or networking function. be cautious while traveling and avoid disputes with colleagues. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): problems will surface at home or with someone you are in a partnership with if you aren’t specifi c about how you present or gather information. put more time and effort into personal changes that will improve your appearance. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): plan a road trip or initiate talks with people you want to collaborate with in order to bring about positive change to your community. Take action by standing up for those who cannot speak for themselves. you will gain recognition for your efforts. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): make alterations at home or to your personality that will bring you greater joy. don’t let someone from your past disrupt your plans or your life. information will be revealed that will help you make a decision. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): keep moving forward and don’t look back. use your energy wisely and make a point to bring about the changes necessary to gain clear passage to pursue your dreams. don’t wait for someone else to make the fi rst move. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): you’ll have a handle on whatever comes your way. your ability to mix and match and wheel and deal will draw positive attention and the opportunity to get ahead. romance is highlighted, and a celebration should be planned. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): consider what you would like to do and forge ahead. don’t let fear of failure or other limitations stand between you and your goals. a unique way of doing something will catch on and make you look good. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): put your efforts into something you believe in. don’t let a challenge stop you. not everyone will be on your side, but if you do your best to avoid the opposition, you will prove that you are a force to be reckoned with.

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Sports Authority ncaa Basketball How to beat the Boston College students get unbeatable sick after eating Chipotle shooter — and the best player Daniel O’Boyle — in the league. Despite leading Associated Press Massachusetts Department Chris Cameron, a spokes- Sports Writer the league in three-point at- of Public Health, which is man for the school’s athletics tempts, he’s sinking nearly half BOSN TO — Thirty Boston investigating. department, said at least eight A t 10 games, it was a special of them and is on course for over College students, including “We cannot confirm a cause basketball players reported start. 400 threes this year, shattering at least eight members of the of the illness at this time, but gastrointestinal symptoms At 16, it was record-breaking. his own record. Under pretty men’s basketball team, com- we are coordinating with overnight Saturday. Now with 22 wins to begin much every situation, Curry’s plained of gastrointestinal Boston public health officials Head Coach Jim Christian the 2015-16 NBA regular sea- shooting percentage is incred- symptoms after eating at a to determine the cause,” said said he got a call from two son, the Golden State Warriors’ ible. Except one. From half-court Chipotle restaurant, school of- Scott Zoback, a spokesman for players Sunday morning say- start is something else entirely. and beyond this year, Curry is ficials said Monday. the public health agency. ing they had food poisoning. Maybe some people will tell 0-for-2 shooting. That’s pretty It was not immediately Chris Arnold, a spokesman One was Dennis Clifford, the you that the Warriors won’t go pedestrian. Give me or DeAndre known if the illnesses were for Chipotle Mexican Grill team’s leading rebounder, who 82-0 this year. That in today’s Jordan two halfcourt shots, and part of a national outbreak of Inc., said in an email that the did not play in the Eagles’ 68-66 NBA, a team just can’t win on a good day we might be able E. coli that has been linked to Boston restaurant has been loss Sunday to UMass-Lowell. every single game in a season. to match Curry’s season aver- the Denver-based chain. closed temporarily while the The U.S. Centers for Disease But really, can any team right age. So what does this mean for Boston College said several company works with local Control and Prevention says now stop Golden State? the Warriors’ opponents? Well, students came to the school’s health officials to investigate the outbreak has sickened 52 Maybe, just maybe, someone all you have to do is make sure Health Services center and the illnesses. people in nine states so far, at some point this season will Curry never gets a shot within the “common factor” among The company has no evi- but the ingredient that made knock off Stephen Curry and halfcourt. Try building a large all 30 students was that they dence to suggest that the in- people sick has not been co., but what will it take to do wall to stop him, or offering him had eaten at the Chipotle res- cident is related to previous identified. it? Few teams so far have even $50 to stay back. taurant in the Cleveland Circle cases, Arnold said, noting that Chipotle, which has more come close, with many games neighborhood near the BC there have been no confirmed than 1,900 locations, has said this year already decided by U tilize Brock Lesnar campus. cases of E. coli connected to it is adopting stricter food the end of the third quarter. The Pro Wrestling star, ex-UFC The school said it notified the Chipotle in Massachusetts. safety standards. And when they don’t control a fighter and former-NFL prac- game from start to finish, they tice squad member ended the nfl can still come from behind and greatest streak of all time when earn the win, as shown against he defeated The Undertaker at the Clippers twice this year. Wrestlemania XXX. If anyone So exactly what is it a team knows how to end a streak, it’s C olts expect Hasselbeck to needs if it wants to beat Golden him. Is he good at basketball? I State? It takes a lot of talent don’t really know, but the fact and a lot of luck, but these five is he’s got experience in break- things couldn’t hurt either: ing streaks. Alternatively, Brock return with injured rib Osweiler defeated the Patriots to B eat Them with Small Ball hand them their first loss of the Associated Press yards in his first action since 26 with 169 yards, one touch- The Warriors’ small-ball line- season, so maybe the key is be- being claimed off waivers by down and two interceptions. up of Curry, Klay Thompson, ing named Brock? Brock Motum INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indy on Nov. 12. He was sacked twice and Andre Iguodala, Harrison played for the Jazz during the First, Andrew Luck went Neither Hasselbeck nor took two big hits that put Barnes and Draymond Green Summer League and currently down. Whitehurst spoke with re- him on an already long in- at center — known ominously plays in Lithuania — is he the Now backup Matt porters Monday. jury list. as the “death lineup” — has answer? Hasselbeck is hurting. But the Colts have been “I got hit on the top of the completely dominated oppo- Less than 24 hours after short at quarterback for head and kind of just got my nents this year. So could an- Keep the Warriors Starters the 40-year-old Colts quar- more than a month. head compressed into my other team match the Warriors’ on the Bench terback left a blowout loss Luck hasn’t played since neck, or into my, you know, unit with perfect personnel The Warriors’ starters’ stats, in Pittsburgh with neck and suffering a lacerated kidney whatever,” Hasselbeck said who have spent two years per- especially Curry’s, have taken shoulder pain, coach Chuck and partially torn abdomi- after the game in describing fecting the “five smalls” sys- a big hit in the fourth quarter Pagano said Hasselbeck was nal muscle in a victory over the second hit. tem? Probably not, but that’s several times this year. Was it diagnosed with a stiff neck Denver on Nov. 8. At the The good news is that if the not what I’m suggesting. You’re because they were all sitting out and a mild rib separation. time, the Colts said Luck was Colts do need Whitehurst, he going to have to keep pace because of blowout wins? Yes. However, those inju- expected to miss two to six has some knowledge of the with the Warriors from three- But what if you could convince ries should not keep him weeks. Jaguars’ defense. point range to beat them, but them to sit out every quarter? out of Sunday’s game at While he began throw- Whitehurst started five under normal circumstances What if you could make a game Jacksonville. ing at practice last week, he games last season with that isn’t easy. So what if the appear to be an obvious blowout “He was at the doc and in hasn’t yet been cleared to go Tennessee and went 1-1 ball were roughly the size of a before it even started? It’s the the scanner when we met, full throttle. against Jacksonville. In 10 baseball when you’re shooting? classic long-con. In a strategy I so I haven’t had a conversa- In a Twitter post last week, seasons, Whitehurst is just Tampering with the balls is a call the “76ers approach,” a team tion with him yet,” Pagano team owner Jim Irsay in- 193 of 348 with 2,179 yards, tried method in the NFL with just has to play poorly for mul- said Monday. “They tell me dicated date for 10 touchdowns and six a record that speaks for itself, tiple seasons before eventually he’ll be on the practice field Luck’s return was Dec. 20 interceptions. so why not try it in the NBA? delivering the performance of Wednesday. If we have to when Houston visits Lucas Indy has only three quar- Surely it would be significantly a lifetime against the Warriors monitor his reps, we’ll do Oil Stadium in a matchup terbacks on its active ros- easier to get it into the hoop back-ups in a relatively mean- that, but he should be all between the AFC South’s ter — Luck, Hasselbeck and from the perimeter. Of course, ingless game. If it executes right.” co-leaders. Whitehurst — with another, you’ll have to stop the Warriors the strategy to perfection, That’s better news than Hasselbeck has been one Alex Tanney, on the practice from taking advantage of the Philadelphia could lose by as initially feared. of the best backups this sea- squad. It still doesn’t sound new ball when they have it, so little as 30 or 40 points. After Sunday’s embarrass- son. He started and won two as if the Colts are looking for all you’ll have to do is switch ing 45-10 defeat, Hasselbeck games earlier this season another short-term solution. the ball out without anyone S core 136 or More Points: had X-rays on his neck and when Luck was out with an And Hasselbeck’s team- noticing and give Warriors a G olden State has yet to shoulder area and was mov- injured throwing shoulder. mates don’t expect him to regulation-sized ball so under- eclipse 135 points this year. If ing slowly around the locker He then won his first two miss much time, if any. inflated that it’s basically just a you can score 136, a win might room. He said he was ini- starts after Luck went out for “Matt’s a tough guy, he blob of rubber. be within reach. tially hurt on a hit in the first the second time this season fought through E. coli quarter and then was hurt to become the third quarter- or whatever,” tight end Limit Curry to his Worst Contact Daniel O’Boyle at again after taking another back in the Super Bowl era Dwayne Allen said, recalling Shots [email protected] big shot in the fourth. to win four straight games at Hasselbeck’s performance at I f you’re going to stop Golden The views expressed in this Only then did Hasselbeck age 40 or older. Houston in October. “If there State, you’re obviously going Sports Authority are those of the leave the game, giving way to Against Pittsburgh, is a quarterback change, to have to stop its best player. author and not necessarily those backup Charlie Whitehurst though, Hasselbeck looked which I don’t expect, we’ll all Steph Curry is easily the best of The Observer. who finished 4 of 8 with 51 every bit his age. He was 16 of have to pick up our game.” 10 The observer | tuesday, december 8, 2015 | ndsmcobserver.com Sports

that case, and we hadn’t dis- M Bball played that this past week so Cn o tinued from page 12 we have to build off that.” Brey also touched on the recent close games early in Beachem’s emergence as a the year will help the Irish key factor for the Irish go- find their identity as the sea- ing forward. The junior is son progresses. averaging career-highs of “We were in game situa- 12 points and 5.3 rebounds tions three nights, we were in per game, but Brey said position against I think three Beachem’s defense has seen pretty darn good teams,” the most improvement. Brey said. “I love the fact that “[Beachem is] in a stance, we got into those situations. being alert,” Brey said. “Now how do we close “Team defense, sliding, he them out? How do we do a used to get beat off the drib- better job with a key defen- ble so easy. He stays in front sive stop, which I think was of guys now. He certainly the number on thing to talk uses his length to get out. about. And then how do we He talks better defensively. help ourselves offensively I think that’s an area where when we need a key posses- he’s made great progress. sion? That’s still something “He’s a better passer when that’s developing with us.” he takes a couple dribbles Auguste echoed Brey’s and makes a play. I’m not as point on the importance of nervous as I was before. Just defense and said executing getting better, getting more in key situations is some- confident.” thing the team needs to With that growing con- improve. fidence, Brey and the Irish “We have to be able to ex- tip off at 9 p.m. tonight at ecute down the stretch. We Purcell Pavilion. have to have a defensive KATHRYNE ROBINSON | The Observer presence. Contact Marek Mazurek Junior forward V.J. Beachem dribbles the ball during Notre Dame’s 86- 78 victory over Milwaukee on Nov. “We have to be resilient in [email protected] 14. Beachem led the team with eight rebounds and 19 points in the win.

KATHRYNE ROBINSON | The Observer KATHRYNE ROBINSON | The Observer Junior guard Steve Vasturia pulls up for a shot during Notre Dame’s 86-78 victory over Milwaukee on Nov. Junior guard Demitrius Jackson dribbles the ball during Notre 17 at Purcell Pavilion. Vasturia had 13 points in the win. Dame’s 86-78 victory over Milwaukee on Nov. 17 at Purcell Pavilion. sports ndsmcobserver.com | tuesday, december 8, 2015 | The Observer 11

one for the team. compete again for six weeks, SMC BASKETBALL | calvin 91, smc 45 T rack “We were going to get a little Turner said the key moment Cn o tinued from page 12 bit more success in the field,” in the season is right now as Turner said. “Specifically in training begins in earnest. with Pat O’Connell running the field on the men’s side, “This break is critical,” Belles fall to very well 151 for his first meet, Anthony Shivers in the weight Turner said. “It’s not a time that’s a very good sign. We throw had a huge personal to rest. It’s a time to really think he can cut a few seconds best. He threw over two me- build upon what you did this off of that by the time we get to ters, six and a half feet more fall, because once we get back Knights in road the ACC championships.” than his [personal record] from break, we have meet ev- The Irish also had a strong before and he threw 63 feet ery weekend and it’s more dif- day in the field events with ju- and one a half inch, which is ficult to get in shape. Now we matchup nior Nathan Richartz winning second best all-time in school can really hammer and train the men’s pole vault, sopho- history for us in the weight and get in condition that’s go- By R.J. STEMPAK from the floor and coughed more Hunter Holton winning throw. So that was a very ing to carry us through the in- Sports Writer up 30 turnovers. the men’s high jump, junior pleasant surprise right there door season. This part [of the “I did think that we did a Anthony Shivers winning the for us. And that’s an area, in season] is very, very critical.” S aint Mary’s recorded its good job of pushing the ball men’s weight throw and senior the last couple of years, I think The Irish return to action on eighth loss of the season on to the basket to draw the Lena Madison winning the we could have done better. But Jan. 16 at the Wisconsin Open. the road against No. 11 Calvin foul,” Diamond said. “Eleni women’s weight throw. Turner those guys seem to be turning on Saturday at Van Noord really took advantage of this keyed in on Shivers perfor- the corner.” Contact Marek Mazurek at Arena. and went to the foul line quite mance as being an important Though the team does not [email protected] The Belles (0-8, 0-2 MIAA) a few times, which gave us fell, 91-45, to the Knights. some time to regroup and do Their second conference our best to lessen the score game got off to a strong start, gap with a stopped clock. as the Belles took a 10-9 lead “I think that moving for- in the middle of the first ward it is obvious that our quarter that forced a Calvin team struggles with getting (6-1, 2-0) timeout. Strong of- into foul trouble, and I attri- fensive rebounding and 4-of- bute this a lot to our tenden- 5 free throw shooting kept the cy to go directly for the foul Belles, who were down 18-11 when someone drives the ball at the end of the first in the to the hoop. We have a good game. amount of height and speed But the Knights’ full-court this year, and I don’t think we press defense started taking recognize this when defend- control of the game in the ing someone who is taking second quarter. The Knights it to the basket and sending caused 13 turnovers and only them to the line for a shot allowed the Belles 11 points, they most likely would not while putting up 28 points have made.” of their own. The half end- On the other side, Calvin ed with Saint Mary’s down had three players in double 46-22. figures — sophomore guard “I think that walking into Ali Spayde hit four 3-point- the gym at Calvin, we knew ers en route to 18 points while we were going to struggle junior guards Anna Timmer

MICHAEL YU | The Observer against [the Knights’] strong and Lauren Goldthorpe each Sophomore Hunter Holton competes in the Notre Dame Invitational on Jan. 24 at Loftus Sports Center. press,” sophomore forward chipped in 12. Freshman Holton won the men’s high jump in Friday’s Blue and Gold Invitational at home. Gabby Diamond said. “They point guard Rachel Warners average over 20 steals a game added six points and a ca- [in conference play] with that reer-high 11 rebounds off the defense and, as a smaller bench. team, it was difficult playing With two conference games against that for forty straight under their belt, the Belles minutes.” now prepare to host confer- Continuing its high-pres- ence foe Alma on Wednesday. sure defense and efficient “I think that we view [Alma] scoring after halftime, Calvin as a very beatable team, and kept the lead above 24 for with some changes to our de- the entirety of the last two fense, specifically with mov- periods, giving the Belles no ing our feet and keeping our chance for a comeback. 16 hands up on the drive, I think points in the fourth quarter that we will be in much bet- confirmed Calvin’s victory ter shape as we host our first and pushed its streak of scor- conference game at home,” ing 80 or more points to four Diamond said. consecutive games. “We have faced a lot of chal- Belles senior captain and lenges this season with inju- forward Eleni Shea put in a ries, but I think that the size strong effort, dropping in 18 of our team is actually used points, 12 boards and five to the greatest advantage and steals to secure her second our chemistry as a team will double-double of the season. only serve us more on the She also went 10-for-13 from court Wednesday,” she said. the line. Diamond was the The Belles look to get their second-leading scorer with first win when they return eight points, while freshman home for a conference game guard Erin Maloney and se- against Alma on Wednesday nior guard Maddie Kohler at 7:30 p.m. each chipped in six points. Overall, though, the Belles Contact R.J. Stempak at shot just below 22 percent [email protected]

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Men’s Basketball Notre Dame prepares to take on Stony Brook

By MAREK MAZUREK rebounds per game. The Sports Writer Seawolves head to Purcell Pavilion after off a 91-77 win The Irish return to ac- at home against Princeton tion Tuesday against Stony on Saturday. Brook after a road- win over Meanwhile, Notre Dame Illinois on Wednesday. is attempting to right the Notre Dame (5-2) and ship after losing two out of Stony Brook (4-2) will meet three games in the AdvoCare for the third time in the two Invitational tournament programs’ histories, with over the Thanksgiving holi- the Irish having won the pre- day. The Irish rebounded vious two meetings. Notre with Wednesday’s 84-79 vic- Dame stands 15-0 against tory over the Illini in the America East teams, includ- team’s first true road game ing one 83-57 win this sea- of the year. son over UMass Lowell on Junior guards Demetrius Nov. 21. Despite the impres- Jackson and Steve Vasturia sive record against America led the Irish with 21 points East foes, Irish head coach apiece against Illinois. Mike Brey said his team will Senior forward Zach not overlook the Seawolves. Auguste scored 16 points “The team we play [today] and matched a career-high is really good,” Brey said. 14 rebounds to earn his fifth “Stony Brook is Monmouth, double-double of the season let me put it that way.” and 10th of his career, while Stony Brook boasts an of- junior forward V.J. Beachem fense averaging 83.2 points chipped in nine points. per game. Four Stony The Irish overcame an Brook players are averag- eight-point halftime deficit ing more than 10 points per to beat the Illini, and Brey KATHRYNE ROBINSON | The Observer game, led by senior forward said the adversity of Junior guard Demitrius Jackson dribbles around a defender during Notre Dame’s 86-78 victory over Jameel Warney who is aver- Milwaukee on Nov. 17. Jackson led the team with 20 points in the win. aging 18.2 points and 13.2 see M BBALL PAGE 10

ND track I rish open season with strong performance at home

By MAREK MAZUREK set three school records for Sports Writer us. We think she’s even going to be better this year.” The Irish opened their sea- The Irish also swept the son with 14 wins at the Blue mid-distance events, win- and Gold Invitational on Friday ning the men’s and women’s at Loftus Sports Center. 400- and 800-meter dashes Host Notre Dame’s 14 wins and 4x400-meter relays. earned the Irish nine qualify- Sophomores Eric Ways ing marks for the 2016 Atlantic and Jordan Shead won the Coast Conference Indoor men’s and women’s 400-me- Championships. ter dashes with times of “Overall, yes it was a suc- 48.20 and 56.39, respec- cessful meet for us,” Irish head tively. Sophomore Alexis coach Alan Turner said. “All Daugherty tallied a 2:12.35 in all, I was very positive with mark to win the women’s the outcome of the meet. And 800-meters, while junior there’s some people that could Patrick O’Connell won the have done a little bit better, but men’s 800-meters with a I’m ok with it at this point in the 1:51.66. Turner said he was year.” not surprised by the results One of the biggest perfor- and pointed to O’Connell as mances for the Irish came a key member of the men’s from sophomore Jessica Harris 800-meter group. who won the mile event with a “I wasn’t surprised that personal best time of 4:54.97. we ran well in those events, Harris sat out during last year’s especially on the 400-meter outdoor season, and Turner side,” Turner said. “We’ve said he is glad to see her back been strong with women in competing. the 400 in the past. My 800 “She’s hungry,” Turner said. group could be better and “She missed all of last outdoor they’re definitely turning [season] with an injury, and I the corner, especially the had to redshirt her. men’s 800 group. They’ve “She’s anxious, she’s ready to shown flashes the last cou- go. And last year, believe it or ple of years of promise and MICHAEL YU | The Observer not, she was just touching the Sophomore Eric Ways competes in the Notre Dame Invitational at Loftus Sports Center on Jan. 24. Ways surface of what she can do. She see TRACK PAGE 11 won the 400-meter dash with a time of 48.20 seconds in Friday’s Blue and Gold Invitational.