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Volume 47, Issue 44 | tuesday, november 5, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com ND senior travels to Vatican, meets Pope Francis Juan Manuel Segura and family bring “The Chapels of Notre Dame” as gift for pontiff

By ANN MARIE JAKUBOWSKI D. C., and he has confirmed News Editor and baptized a lot of mem- bers in our family,” Segura The head of the Roman said. “It’s through him that Catholic Church now owns my family and I were able a copy of the book “The to get the opportunity to go Chapels of Notre Dame,” to Rome and be a part of the thanks to senior Juan Manuel papal audience, especially to Segura, who traveled to Rome meet [Pope Francis] and ac- with his family in October to tually shake hands with him briefly meet Pope Francis. and say a couple words.” Segura and his family Segura said he, his parents have been good friends with and two of his five siblings Argentine Cardinal Jorge made the whirlwind trip to Mejia for the past 20 years, the Vatican and back, arriv- and he said the Cardinal’s ing in Italy on Tuesday, Oct. 1, acquaintance with Pope and flying back to the United Francis made the meeting States on Thursday, Oct. 3. possible. They met Francis following Photo courtesy of Juan Manuel Segura “[Cardinal Mejia] has visit- Senior Juan Manuel Segura presents Pope Francis with a copy of the book “The Chapels of Notre Dame.” ed our house in Washington, see POPE PAGE 5 Segura and his family traveled to the Vatican to meet the pontiff over fall break. ‘Movember’ promotes Professor and men’s health with facial hair team earn grant to

By TORI ROECK Associate News Editor analyze democracy

Student body president By HENRY GENS needed to be asked. Alex Coccia may have the News Writer “Researchers need these in- most iconic facial hair on dicators because they’re in- campus, but he will blend in The rapidly-shifting nature terested in questions about more this month as students of today’s political landscapes the nature, causes and con- participating in Movember and conflicts calls for thorough sequences of democracy,” don moustaches and beards understanding of democracy. Coppedge said. “The indicators to raise awareness of men’s This is exactly what politi- that we had already really were health issues. cal science professor Michael not up to the task of measur- Senior Steve Fox said Coppedge and his collabo- ing things in a precise enough, rators are attempting to ac- fine-grained enough way to be see MOVEMBER PAGE 4 EMILY DANAHER | The Observer complish with the Varieties of able to test the ideas that we Democracy project. have. They were just lying far The team, which has more behind the kinds of theories than 2,000 contributing mem- and models that we wanted to Holy Cross Harvest collects bers around the world, recently test.” received a $5.8 million grant In refining the new indica- awarded over six years to ana- tors, Coppedge said his team lyze an unprecedented amount moved beyond the traditional donations for food bank of data related to democracies, American political science Coppedge said. He is one of view of democracy in the field, By SAMANTHA CASTANEDA hosted the festival, swipe in solidarity with four principal investigators in which tended to focus on only News Writer Jessica Bulosan, assistant the hungry. charge of steering the large- the basic requirements for such director of OSCE, said. “The food drive is the scale study and covering data government and left out rich The Saint Mary’s Office The festival aims to main event in the Holy from all countries and colonies aspects of democracy. Instead, for Social and Civic help people in the South Cross Harvest,” Bulosan in the world from the year 2000. the collaboration is examining Engagement (OSCE) has Bend Community who said. “We at Saint Mary’s Although previous research indicators across seven broad joined with Holy Cross lack basic resources, are donating all of the in the field revealed reliable classes of democracy, ranging College and Notre Dame Bulosan said. OSCE will food and monetary do- general indicators of certain from electoral to egalitarian. to host the Holy Cross host discussions, place nations we get to the types of democratic systems, “We don’t endorse all of these Harvest this week. food barrels around the Food Bank [of] Northern Coppedge said these were less views, but these are the views This is the third year College and encourage useful for answering the more the institutions have students to donate a meal see HARVEST PAGE 5 sophisticated questions that see DEMOCRACY PAGE 4

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By ANGELA BUKUR business loan and her savings motivation for her future News Writer to open Florish Boutique in success. piano at concert 2008 as a women’s clothing and “Despite everyone’s advice Saint Mary’s alumna Vanessa accessories store, Smith said. to close, it was like whenever By REBECCA O’NEIL graduating from Royal College Cooreman Smith combined her The business’s mission is to someone told me to close, I be- News Writer of Music and with the South love of fashion with her drive help women “flourish” both in came even more determined” Bend Chamber Singers for a to succeed when she launched fashion and in life. Smith said. Saint Mary’s College will number of years, the release Flourish Boutique in Granger “The definition of the flour- Two turning points of the introduce a new Steinway stated. Menk said she knew in 2008, and she returned to the ish has two meanings: first, as business was her “giving phi- & Sons Model D Concert Georgina well because of her College on Monday to share the an embellishment or flair on losophy” to gain fans and the participation in the local mu- story of her business. clothing with that as a testa- use of social media, Smith said. sic community. The lecture was co-spon- ment to the clothes we have, “The turning point felt like a “She sang with the South sored by Saint Mary’s Business and second, is to thrive or pros- huge shift in momentum, but it “Our students will Bend Chamber Singers under and Economics Department per,” Smith said. didn’t mean overnight or lack of benefit from the my direction when she was in and the Cross Currents Smith said her goal is to help stress,” Smith said. Joshis’ generosity high school and returned from Program’s Collegiate Speaker women find unique and special Today, despite the recession, for years to come. IU to sing Bach’s B Minor Mass Series. Smith, who graduated clothing, but also to make them Flourish have experienced year with us as well,” Menk said. in 2004, said the boutique was feel confident and great about after year growth,,“ Smith said. Georgina was a “She gave a recital at Saint a dream of hers that began dur- themselves. “We launched our e-com- superb singer, and Mary’s at one time.” ing her undergraduate years. “Only two months after merce store in 2011, [were] fea- now our singers Addicott and Joshi also of- “When at Saint Mary’s, I Flourish opened, the stock tured on CNN and have gained have an excellent fered to rebuild College’s ex- found myself trying to fit my market crashed,” Smith said. a big fan following through isting Steinway piano. passions and creative talents “I knew it was too late to turn Facebook and blog posts,” instrument “Our current pianos sus- into other avenues that were back. Smith said. “We also now have bearing her name tained damage while they more practical for living in the “Looking back, when faced specialized staff, internship to accompany were on the O’Laughlin Stage Midwest,” Smith said. with the recession at that time, position, and are outgrowing them in rehearsal when last year’s fire there oc- During her junior year at I felt like all my life’s mentors our current space.” curred, so this donation is Saint Mary’s, Smith said she were preparing me for some- Smith said in the future, she and performance.” especially timely as we need discovered her passion to start thing difficult. The personal would like her business to be- Nancy Menk to have quality pianos for our her own business, and after stress and toll was insane, we come a major player in the on- chair of department of music students and faculty,” Menk college began to take classes in sold our house and our cars be- line world of boutiques. said. business and fashion through cause we were so determined to “If you start a business it will The dedicatory recital per- the Art Institute Online. make it work.“ be challenging, but on the other formance features Jeffrey “All the time I was doing that, We had to come up with side you can live your dream,” Grand Piano to the College’s Jacob, professor of musiceand I was planning, saving and re- many creative marketing strat- Smith said. “Life can throw Department of Music in its de- concert pianist. O’Brien said searching,” she said. “Despite egies like fashion shows, trunk things at you, but you must but performance at 7:30 p.m. Jacob received his master’s my fear of failure, I knew it was shows, giveaways, etc. to help pursue a job you love to do.” on Thursday, Nov. 14 in Little degree at Juilliard and his my calling in life was to start us during this time.” Theatre of Moreau Center for doctorate from the Peabody my own business. Smith said the adversity Contact Angela Bukur at the Arts, the College stated in Conservatory at Johns Smith combined a small in the beginning served as [email protected] a press release on Oct. 25. Hopkins University. Jacob’s Nancy Menk, chair of the history of audiences — who Paid Advertisement department of music, said range from Hong Kong to the piano is a gift from Louise Dublin and all over the U.S. Addicott and Yatish Joshi — make him the perfect musi- in honor of their daughter, cian to consecrate the piano’s Georgina. The piano was place in Moreau. christened “Georgina” on be- “Jeffrey Jacob is a College half of Joshi’s daughter and faculty pianist, so it is only her appreciation for all medi- natural that he would give ums of music — on and off the the dedicatory recital,” Menk stage, Gwen O’Brien, director said. He will be retiring at the of media relations, said. end of this academic year, so Joshi paired the gift with a this is a very special recital for letter to the College that stated him and for our campus.” his desire to inspire “students “This new piano, as well as to greater heights in their mu- our current Steinway D, which sic education and musical is in the process of being re- careers.” The letter also ex- built, thanks to a gift from the pressed the couple’s single vi- Georgina Joshi Foundation, sion in which young musicians will be kept locked when not experience various education- in use in a new piano ‘garage’ al, career development and that is being constructed on performance opportunities. the O’Laughlin Stage,” Menk “We are thrilled with the said. donation of this wonderful in- This is not the first time a strument to our department piano has been donated to the of music,” Menk said. “Our music department, Menk said. students will benefit from the “Several years ago an alum- Joshis’ generosity for years to na donated a baby grand piano come. Georgina was a superb for use in Stapleton Lounge, singer, and now our singers but we have never received a have an excellent instrument donation of a concert grand pi- bearing her name to accom- ano, to my knowledge,” Menk pany them in rehearsal and said. “The pianos may be used performance.” by anyone, but with the per- Georgina attended John mission of the Department of Adams High School and the Music or the Office of Special Royal College of Music in Events.” London, and then Indiana The event is open to the pub- University (IU) Bloomington’s lic and free of charge. A recep- Jacobs School of Music, Menk tion will follow the event. said. Joshi’s letter also men- tioned how Georgina had per- Contact Rebecca O’Neil at formed at Saint Mary’s after [email protected] 4 The observer | tuesday, november 5, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com NEWS

Democracy democratization”) and look- Movember Movember campaign] “One of the things that Continued from page 1 ing at how factors outside of a Continued from page 1 wanted to move on and ex- my roommate came up with democracy influence it (“exog- pand to talking about more is on Halloween night, he that have some currency out enous democratization”). the Movember campaign holistic men’s health is that dressed up as a mouse and there in the world and so we felt “Instead of having one snap- charges men to not shave there are a lot of things another one of our friends that really legitimate indicators shot of a simple aspect of de- for the month of November that guys don’t like talking dressed up as a stash (he of democracy should enable mocracy, kind of a grainy to encourage conversation about because we just tie it dressed up like Mario and people to measure whatever snapshot, we’re trying to move about men’s health issues up to being macho,” he said. had a big bucket on his version of democracy they find to something like a high-def- such as prostate and tes- “One of the biggest things stomach with a big stash meaningful, to give people that inition movie of democracy ticular cancer and depres- that guys or gals don’t like of Monopoly money in the ability,” Coppedge said. that’s really comprehensive, sion to de-stigmatize these talking about is mental middle of it), and they went This, however, is not the only and it shows you everything diseases. health.” around the dorms and asked aspect of the study that is de- you’d ever want to know about “Why do you grow mous- Coccia said student gov- for donations or they also parts from the norm. Coppedge how democratic a country is, in taches to tell people that ernment wanted to support had a sign-up sheet where said the level of detail achieved multiple ways, over a long pe- being depressed is ok? bringing the Movember people committed,” he said. in the surveys amounts to one riod of time,” Coppedge said. Because it’s funny and it’s campaign to Notre Dame Girls can also support of the most comprehensive The collaboration will make awesome and it turns the because of its important the cause by donating to studies undertaken in the field. the data available to the pub- idea on its head,” Fox said. message. their friends’ teams or or- “We have a kind of decision lic as it is processed through “There isn’t a stigma about “Personally I was very ganizing their own fun- tree that starts with more gen- its highly-interactive website, mental health unless we excited because facial hair draiser, Fox said. Of the eral things in each of these v-dem.net with a significant give it a stigma, and the in general is something money raised through the seven different properties of de- portion to be added by March only way you change that is that’s important to me, and Movember campaign, 85 mocracy that are broken down of next year. Coppedge said he to be willing to talk about I think it should be very percent goes right to the into components, and then the believes that not only scholars, that. well-respected on campus,” cause, and 40 percent of components are broken down but governments, non-govern- “So why don’t you wear he said. “But I had known that money goes to the into sub-components and so on mental organizations and stu- on your face for one month about competitions like Livestrong Foundation until we get to the point where dents will find the site to be a out of the year [a sign] this that had been done on while the rest goes to the we have 329 much more spe- powerfully informative source that [you] stand in solidar- a much smaller scale, and Movember Foundation. cific indicators of democracy,” of knowledge due to the high ity with people who suffer I think that Steve and Dom Fox said students can Coppedge said. quality of the survey data com- from these issues?” [Romeo] had brought a lot start their own teams by go- Coppedge said the collabo- ing from native experts in their Fox said the Movember of passion to it to show that ing to www.us.movember. ration’s analysis of this data own countries. campaign began in 2003 this could be something com, registering their team will take place through three “Our project has this motto, when a group of friends in that the whole campus was and joining the Notre Dame projects: finding coherent ag- ‘global standards, local knowl- Australia challenged each involved with.” network titled “Notre Dame gregations of the data to pro- edge.’ That’s what we’re about,” other to a facial hair com- Men Against Violence, Movember.” duce higher-level indicators, Coppedge said. petition then decided to Notre Dame’s chapter of the Coccia said the teams examining the causal relation- give it a message. The cause National Alliance on Mental that raise the most money ships among different pieces Contact Henry Gens at has since spread worldwide Illness and Circle K are also will win special prizes, and of democracy (“endogenous [email protected] and is especially prevalent sponsoring Movember, and the grand prize is dinner on U.S. college campuses Fox said he is open to other served by Fox, Romeo and because younger men are organizations joining the Coccia. more likely to struggle with cause as well. “It would be a very classy U.S. Senate passes diseases like testicular can- Senior Dominic Romeo affair for the winning cer, he said. said he encourages indi- team,” Coccia said. “Something that we’ve viduals to get involved, as definitely been recogniz- some of his friends already Contact Tori Roeck at gay rights bill ing and we think why [the have. [email protected]

Paid Advertisement Associated Press first significant gay rights legis- lation since Congress ended the The Senate pushed a major an- ban on gays serving openly in the ti-bias gay rights bill past a first, military in December 2010. The big hurdle Monday, a clear sign Supreme Court in June affirmed of Americans’ greater acceptance gay marriage and granted federal of homosexuality nearly two de- benefits to legally married same- cades after the law prohibiting sex couples while same-sex mar- federal recognition of same-sex riage is legal in 14 states and the marriage. District of Columbia. The vote of 61-30 essentially About a half hour after the ensured that the Senate has the Senate acted, President Barack votes to pass the Employment Obama cited the vote as an ex- Non-Discrimination Act that ample of “common sense starting would prohibit workplace dis- to prevail” in a Congress that has crimination against gay, bisexual opposed much of his agenda. and transgender Americans. “Inexorably, the idea of a more Final passage, possibly by tolerant, more prosperous coun- weeks end, would cap a 17-year try that offers more opportunity quest to secure Senate support for to more people, that’s an idea that a similar discrimination measure the vast majority of Americans that failed by one vote in 1996, the believe in,” the president told a same year Congress passed and group of supporters gathered for President Bill Clinton signed the a summit in Washington Monday Defense of Marriage Act. night. Reflecting the nation’s shifting Prospects are dimmer in the views toward gay rights and the Republican-led House where fast-changing political dynamic, Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, seven Senate Republicans joined remains opposed. with 54 Democrats to vote to Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, move ahead on the legislation. a chief sponsor of the legislation, “Rights are sometimes intan- said the 60-plus bipartisan vote gible but, boy if you’ve ever been should force the House to vote on discriminated against, seek- the legislation. ing employment or seeking an “It was Republican votes advancement, it’s bitter,” Sen. that made the difference to- Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., the only night and that that is a strong openly gay member of the Senate, signal,"”Collins aid. “I also think said after the vote. “And it’s been a that attitudes are changing very long, long fight, but I think its day rapidly on gay rights issues and has come. And that’s just very ex- we’re seeing that with each pass- citing to witness." ing day. More and more people The legislation would be the have embraced equality.” News ndsmcobserver.com | tuesday, november 5, 2013 | The Observer 5

Pope Segura said Francis Continued from page 1 didn’t say anything spe- cifically about the gift be- a public papal audience in cause nearly everyone had Saint Peter’s Square, where brought something to offer the pope offered reflections him, but the moment was on the day’s readings. still very special to him. “All of Saint Peter’s Square “I guess it was more of an was really filled with people opportunity for me to come waiting to hear his message to him, to give him some- on a couple of readings that thing and to say something day,” Segura said. “My fam- to him,” he said. “It was just ily speaks Spanish because a very joyful moment.” my parents are Argentine, Before the one-on-one so when we spoke to him for meeting, Segura said he about 30 seconds we spoke found Francis’ reflec- in Spanish.” tions profound and “very The family was ushered to inspirational.” a special section at the top “Francis is Italian and of the steps of the Square, Argentinian, and he’s got Segura said, and Francis those huge inflections made his way down the line in his voice, and he puts to talk individually to each unique emphasis on all person there. these points, which really The pope kept them wait- struck a chord with us,” ing, however, when he made he said. “His voice really a point of going directly to is compelling and draws a separate section of people your attention. It’s very with disabilites and talk- dynamic. EMILY DANAHER | The Observer ing to each of them first, “It’s different from read- Segura said. ing what he has to say ver- Harvest Thanksgiving Potluck that we can help with.” “There was a special thin sus seeing him and seeing Continued from page 1 will also support the Holy The College’s mission section at the front where how he says it,” he said. Cross Harvest. statement declares the in- people with disabilities Francis’ statements were Indiana.” “We can do something stitution helps students or people in wheelchairs characterized by his hu- Throughout the week, today to help kids who are promote a life of social were, and after he gave his mility and honesty, Segura OSCE will sell T-shirts in hungry have food, to help responsibility, Bulosan remarks, instead of com- said. exchange for food dona- families who are hun- said. ing to us, he went down to “He talked about how the tions. Bulosan said she gry have food,” she said. “The Holy Cross Harvest talk to them,” Segura said. Church is not holy because hopes Harvest will in- allows Saint Mary’s wom- “He said many words to the people are holy; it’s crease awareness of home- “We often think en to … start making a dif- each and every one of the holy because God is holy, lessness in the South Bend ference in the world right people who were disabled, and everyone is a sinner,” area. of hunger as a now,” she said. and he took his time. Then Segura said. “He made a On Friday, students can problem elsewhere The Holy Cross Harvest he came up to us.” really special emphasis “donate a meal” to the in the world. promotes the vision of the Segura said he and his on how it’s not just the lay Holy Cross Harvest. The There’s so much Holy Cross community, family were the last in the people who sin, but he is same day, Milt Lee, execu- Bulosan said. line of people who had the a sinner too; we’re all sin- tive director of the Food in our own “The Holy Cross broth- chance to meet Francis. ners. It was very enlighten- Bank of Northern Indiana, community that ers and sisters founded “My brother, who gradu- ing to see how humble he will present in the Student we can help with, our schools with the same ated from Notre Dame in was.” Center about hunger in and it’s really vision: to provide eccel- 2010, went first, and he sort Segura said Francis con- Mich ia na. lent educations so stu- of made a joke,” Segura tinued his message of in- “We often think of hun- concrete, really dents can make a positive said. “He offered him a ro- clusion and openness with ger as a problem elsewhere immediate.” difference in the world,” sary, and I think Francis both his words and his ac- in the world,” Bulosan she said. “The Holy Cross Jessica Bulosan was going to bless it, but my tions during the event. said. “There’s so much in Harvest allows students to assistant director of OSCE brother actually said, ‘No, “He talked about the our own community that reach across school lines no, I want you to have it. Church’s relationship to- we can help with, and it’s to work together for some- You have many rosaries al- wards sinners and how we really concrete, really “That’s something that we thing positive.” ready, but please have this all have this mission to be immediate.” want to kind of open stu- one too.’ holy, no matter who you Bulosan said dona- dents’ eyes to. There’s so Contact Samatha Castaneda at “And then I was next, are,” he said. “He said we tions given at the Faculty much hunger right here [email protected] and I was kind of shocked. shouldn’t necessarily look I completely forgot what I for people who are like- was going to say.” minded, but rather, we Segura said he brought should be open to everyone the book “The Chapels of and welcome all. That spir- Notre Dame” from campus it and message of inclusion to give to the pope. was huge.” “I was talking to [Pope After studying abroad in Francis] and I was say- Rome last fall and visiting ing ‘I’m a student at Notre the Vatican for Easter Vigil Dame and you’re a huge Mass last spring, Segura inspiration,’” he said. “It said this trip was his third was all in Spanish. There time in Rome this year. was a priest with us who “I’ve been in close prox- had helped usher us in, and imity with Francis twice he told me, ‘The book, give now,” he said. “I went to him the book,’ because I Mass with [Pope Emeritus had completely forgotten Benedict XVI] last fall, about that and was about and every Sunday at noon to not give it to him. [Benedict] used to say a “So I realized where I couple words from his was, I got the book and I apartment, and I went to a gave it to him. I said, ‘This couple of those. I’m lucky book shows all the chapels that I really got to see Follow us on Twitter. at Notre Dame, that’s my the transition of the two school, I study there. This firsthand.” @ObserverNDSMC book has pictures of each and every chapel on cam- Contact Ann Marie pus, and I want to give it to Jakubowski at you as a gift.’” [email protected] 6 The observer | tuesday, November 5, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com Inside Column D.C. group advocates for life

However, these organizations fail Life” by Cardinal Bernardin. This mes- Hitting Carter Boyd to give much attention to other life is- sage also echoes the words and actions God, Country, Notre Dame sues including, but not restricted to, of Pope Francis as the Holy Father has No. One war, genetic testing, poverty, eugen- called all believers to deepen our love I, along with a group of fellow ics, racism, capital punishment and and respect for life. Pope Francis has Notre Dame students, traveled to euthanasia. First, in response to these done so by emphasizing service to peo- Sara Shoemake Washington, D.C., just in time for the accusations, I would say that the pro- ple with disabilities, people in poverty, Graphic Designer grand reopening of the federal govern- life organizations are not just “anti- people who are hungry and all other ment. Together we drove to the capitol abortion” or “pro-birth.” These pro-life people who are marginalized. Our Everyone has hobbies. One of mine for an immersive look into issues re- organizations do uphold the sanctity of Pope still maintains that we are to pro- is snapping selfies with unknowing garding life and bioethics by meet- life from conception to natural death, tect the unborn lives and those nearing celebrities in the distance. Another is ing with various non-profit advocacy which includes upholding the respect death, but he acknowledges that life is- Googling myself in hopes that I’ll be the groups located in and around the D.C. for human life in all life issues that I sues are not limited to standing against No. One Sara Shoemake. It’s been my goal area. have already mentioned and those that abortion and euthanasia. Rather, be- since high school and at first, I figured it Regardless of the field, many advo- I have left out as well. Second, while ing pro-life can’t just be a complacent wouldn’t be that hard. How many Sara cacy and non-profit organizations tend these may be tough accusations for personal decision or a way we vote, but (with no h’s) Shoemake’s (with no r’s ) to focus on one aspect or particular us who are pro-life to hear, especially being pro-life entails building a culture could possibly exist on this planet. It turns issue in order to realistically have a those involved in pro-life groups and of life through the ways in which we out more than me. tangible effect in the organization’s outreach, these accusations do present treat others, through the decisions that Currently, my Twitter account is the particular service capacity or focus us with a good reminder of all that be- we make and through the way we ulti- second hit. Right behind Sara Shoemake, area. Organizations dealing with life ing pro-life entails. mately decide to live each day, as chil- the veterinary assistant from Oregon. issues are no exception. Many organi- The message of one of the organi- dren of God in a world and society that It’s going to be hard to usurp her posi- zations exist that choose a particular zations that our group met with in holds and advocates a culture of death. tion since she saves exotic animals like issue regarding an aspect of life and Washington reiterates this point for Evidence of this great disparity of the miniature donkeys and Ball Pythons. Her seek to affect a positive change in the us. “Consistent Life” is an organiza- culture of death in our society is made presence is also quite robust on Facebook, respect and dignity of human life in tion that enacts its mission of being visible in our nation’s polarizing two- so I might have to become that annoying that area. Some organizations focus on “committed to the protection of life, party political system. One side holds a friend who posts 63 status updates every establishing peace by fighting for an which is threatened in today’s world great importance of the social welfare day (sorry). end to war and violence, while others by war, abortion, poverty, racism, by giving governmental aid to the poor Then there’s a Sara Shoemake from focus on providing food to the hungry. capital punishment and euthanasia. and needy while at the same advocat- Ohio, who got arrested for failing to com- Other organizations advocate an end to We believe that these issues are linked ing abortion and euthanasia. The other ply for a warrant for driving with a sus- capital punishment, while others help under a ‘consistent ethic of life’. We side holds a great importance in pro- pended license. Sorry to hear about your care for people with disabilities. Some challenge those working on all or some tecting life at the beginning and ends of arrest, Sara, but mad props for the street organizations look to eliminate rac- of these issues to maintain a coopera- life, yet often fails to stress the impor- cred you’ve added to our name on Google. ism, while others focus on aiding the tive spirit of peace, reconciliation and tance of helping the marginalized in There were some adversaries who impoverished. There are also organiza- respect in protecting the unprotected.” society. Both sides seem to be okay with didn’t put up too much of a fight, like Sara tions that focus on issues protecting “Consistent Life” exists as a networking the death penalty and war. How are we Shoemake from the 1940 U.S. Census. She the beginning of life in its early stages, organization for pro-life groups across supposed to coexist with this system was 10 at the time and lived in Hamilton, while others look to defend life nearing the spectrum and stands to advocate when we believe in dignity and respect Tenn. There isn’t much information on its end. the dignity of every human life on a for all human life in all circumstances? her afterwards, so I passed her up on the I learned that many “Pro-Life” orga- vast scope. One notable member of We must stay steadfast in our hope in charts pretty quickly. nizations have been accused of not be- the organization is our very own Fr. God’s promise that life will defeat death Reading through the results, I was ing pro-life but rather “anti-abortion” Theodore Hesburgh. and good will defeat darkness. pleased to see how accomplished we are. or simply “pro-birth.” Accusers cite that For Catholics, the consistent life ethic Sara Shoemake in South Dakota came the organizations spend unimaginable is a part of the Catholic Social Teaching Carter Boyd is a sophomore studying in 53rd place out of 85 in a 10K and Sara time protesting Roe v. Wade, going to and the beliefs regarding the sanctity of science-business. He can be reached at Shoemake from the UK has answered abortion clinics and engaging in side- every human life described in Blessed [email protected] over 25 questions on Yahoo! Answers walk counseling, volunteering at crisis John Paul II’s Evangelium Vitae. This The views expressed in this column UK in the Marriage and Relationships pregnancy centers and encouraging consistent life ethic was popularized are those of the author and not section. I don’t know who could spend women to choose life for their baby. under the title “Seamless Garment of necessarily those of The Observer. enough time on Yahoo! Answers to pro- vide thoughtful responses to ridiculous Editorial Cartoon questions about love, but I’m sure it takes a lot of self-discipline. Keep up the good work, guys. My main competition is Sara Shoemake, all the way from Atlanta. Her Twitter interests include photography, acting and make-up. She works with actors like Anthony Hopkins and Colin Farrell so she might have an actual future in acting (although I selfishly hope she doesn’t because then she’ll most definitely be Sara Shoemake No. One). I get a lot of hate from my family, but that’s the thing about goals. There are always going to be a couple obstacles. You’ve got to find a way to overcome. Take it from me. I didn’t get to No. Two on Google by sitting on the sidelines of life, listening to the haters. So if your dream is to become No. One, just remind the crit- ics of this: some people spend their whole lives trying to find themselves. Now, thanks to Google, I can find myself in .16 seconds.

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anything from a pleading smile to a confiscation of any illegitimate iden- the consequences of their actions are Sarah Morris $20 bill wrapped around the card. tification, meetings with rectors and so substantially different that there Viewpoint Columnist Because of this reputation, scores of meeting with Community Standards. may as well be two separate rules, underclassmen make weekly (often However, if an underage resident of based fully on gender. As the Halloween festivities finally successful) attempts to gain entrance any male dorm on campus is to run I am unsure of any one solution to a come to a close and the nerd glasses, along with their older peers. This into his R.A., he will more than likely problem based on unspoken realities, construction hats and cat ears are past Thursday — Oct. 31 to all, “Feve- be slapped on the back and handed a but discussion is often the first step. tucked away for another year, our at- o-ween” to many — proved to be no drink, or ignored (if the R.A. is a real The most important second step is tention is quickly directed to the next exception. In fact, the Club Fever stickler). to move past the complacent conclu- season of festive Starbucks cups and hype was intensified with the addi- There are many problems with this sions of “that’s just the way it is,” and final exams. tion of costumes and general holiday pattern. Worse, these issues can be work to make concrete changes. However, as I reflect on the past merriment. directly blamed neither on the under- In regards to my own personal in- week, it occurred to me that this This hype brought with it higher age rule-breakers, nor their respec- terests, I will enthusiastically refrain Halloween — and its accompany- stakes and greater risks for the young- tive R.A.’s. Rather, it seems that the from promoting any specific modifi- ing celebrations — provided me with er crowd, for it was assumed across looming institutions and accepted cations, but the two options appear a disheartening case study of the campus that large numbers of off- behaviors are what perpetuate such to be the universal embrace of one alarming double standards for men duty R.A.’s would be joining the cel- standards that, when plainly drawn of the two current policies: Either all and women of Notre Dame. ebration. However, it quickly became out, should seem outrageous to any underage students face severe conse- Although they are widely discussed clear that this heightened concern of logical person. It is not that the male quences that affect study abroad, fur- by faculty and students alike, both in off-campus repercussions was felt by R.A.’s are failing at their responsibili- ther educational endeavors and even and out of the classroom, the general only half of the underage population. ties, nor are the female R.A.’s cruelly job prospects if caught at a 21 and consensus appears to go along the As the younger women of Notre exerting excessive control over their over venue, or a blind eye is turned lines of “Yeah, it’s not fair. But that’s Dame worriedly deliberated and residents — all individuals are simply as long as no immediate harm to self just the way it goes.” While we all wit- anxiously calculated risk throughout performing what they perceive to be or others is being done. Regardless of ness these discrepancies regularly, it the week — even going as far to plan their duties. the option chosen, either would far would be valuable to simply highlight costumes that included masks and While I am sure there is a written surpass the current system, which one of the most blatant occurrences, other forms of disguise out of fear. rule located somewhere in the depths promotes the horrifyingly sexist and even if only to spark conversation. Their male peers confidently chuck- of du Lac, it is plainly accepted and chauvinistic tendencies for which Thursday nights for many Notre led with casual responses of, “I hope maintained, at high levels of author- Notre Dame is unfortunately known. Dame students mean venturing off I see him there, he’ll definitely buy ity, that male R.A.’s can interact off- campus to the likes of Club Fever in me a beer!” For nearly all of Notre campus with their underage students Sarah Morris can be contacted at downtown South Bend. While the Dame’s women’s dorms, the instance in one manner, while female R.A.’s [email protected] nightclub holds a strict “21 & Over” of coming into contact with an R.A. absolutely cannot. In the case of the The views expressed in this column are policy, bouncers are notorious for is almost certain to result in seri- underage students, while they are all those of the author and not accepting fake I.D.’s in exchange for ous disciplinary action, including breaking the law and school policies, necessarily those of The Observer. letter to the editor No greater recruiting honor

Dear Mr. Mike Mayock, forces on earth. Naval academy graduates be- that they are willing to sacrifice everything to During the Notre Dame-Navy game last come U.S. Marines, Navy seals, doctors, law- protect it. Please honor and respect their dedi- Saturday, you began the game by commenting yers, engineers and above all leaders for our cation to you, their fellow American, by recog- that, “every Navy kid has a chip on their shoul- nation. nizing that there is no higher recruiting honor der that he wasn’t more highly recruited.” Football may be a huge part of their lives, but then being chosen to humbly serve, defend and I simply couldn’t disagree more. These just because they wear a football uniform on potentially die for your country. fine young men have been recruited to much Saturdays doesn’t mean their navy uniforms more than to simply show up for football on a are collecting dust in their closets the other six Saturday. They have been recruited to fly over days of the week. the skies of Afghanistan, spend months at a Mr. Mayock, the midshipmen who burst into Katy Sidrow time patrolling the seas, to interpret critical Notre Dame stadium on Saturday are much Milwaukee, Wisc. pieces of intelligence and to parachute behind more than ballplayers. They are future military Class of 2008 enemy lines in search of some of the most evil officers who treasure your freedom so greatly Nov. 3

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By JOHN DARR retreats throughout the album, allowing songs to mount off when I enter the building” from “Bring The Noize” Scene Writer insane energy without overheating. This production or “If you only live once why we keep doing the same style ensures that “MATANGI” is a hook-filled monster ****?” from “BOOM (Skit)”? And of course, “Live fast die “MATANGI” should come with a six-step manual that with a thousand memorable moments. Whether it’s the young bad girls do it well” along with every other lyric goes like this: apply aviator sunglasses, grab nearest Mac-computer volume sound effects during the build- from single “Bad Girls.” Proclamations abound here and Nerf gun, obtain obnoxiously large boom box, insert up on “Come Walk With Me” or the sputtering base you’re invited to shout along. “MATANGI,” assemble posse, march around campus, drop on “Warriors.” bursts of energy continually drive “MATANGI” is a huge, necessary return to form for profit. “MATANGI” forward. M.I.A. It may not have the same world-shaking lyri- Then again, “MATANGI” is the sort of album that im- “MATANGI” is also incredibly successful due to its cal relevance or element of surprise that “Arular” and plies that you should be doing that sort of thing. M.I.A. ability to recast common trends in music in new and “Kala” boasted, but maybe it doesn’t need to. M.I.A. feels has never been one for subtlety — her albums are full of exciting forms. The bass heavy, reverb jam of “Lights” on top of the world here — her music and lyrics scream huge beats, lyrical mantras and massive samples. As the sounds like a Lorde song chanted to tribal drums. confidence, and it’s just so fun to be part of her world. daughter of a Sri-Lankan social activist on the run from “Double Bubble Trouble” pairs the lowered-vocals and the government, M.I.A.’s impoverished, war-filled child- dubstep and rap hybrid of A$AP Rocky’s “Wild for the Contact John Darr at [email protected] hood shaped her into a social warrior of sorts, pushing Night” with Middle Eastern instruments to give life to her to make powerful music aimed to raise awareness that sound. “Exodus” and “Know It Ain’t Right” employ of global issues. Her debut album, “Arular,” showcased high-floating vocal lines that echo the indie R&B scene. “MATANGI” M.I.A.’s unique hybrid of hip-hop and world music with The very fact that “MATANGI” incorporates so many M.I.A. relatively simple and stripped-down instrumentation. different styles into its sound and yet still feels coherent Over her next two albums, M.I.A. stuffed more and is a feat within itself. “MATANGI” feels fresh, familiar Label: N.E.E.T. more into her sound, resulting in an exciting balance and complete all at the same time — something ex- Tracks: “Bad Girls,” “Only I U,” “Warriors” on sophomore album “Kala” but a cluttered mess on tremely rare in the music industry, and even rarer for a If you like: Die Antwoord, Major Lazer follow-up “MAYA.” so-called pop album. Thankfully, “MATANGI” reverses this trend, clean- On top of all of that, “MATANGI” has M.I.A. still spit- ing up “MAYA’s” sound with better layering and spacing ting ridiculous lyrics. Who’s going to forget “Truth is sounds. An armada of samples and synths explodes and like a rotten tooth, you got to spit it out!” and “Bombs go

By ERIN McAULIFFE I may take ideas from her, but never will I be able to af- “look in a mirror after you get dressed in the morning.” Scene Writer ford the expensive pieces she is handed by designers who There was also a spread on how to take a flattering selfie, want people to see an “it” girl wearing their designs. which is of course to be done ironically and with a film Alexa Chung? I am both aghast and excited when Chung’s book, entitled “It,” is something I would never camera. Chung admits to having a problem for buying people say they do not know she is. Alexa is a DJ/model/ gravitate towards in a bookstore. It features a pale pink leather jackets although she can only tell real from syn- girl who pretty much makes her living off of being cool. cover with an eye on the front. Alas, I bought this book thetic apart by checking the tags, which I have trouble When people admit they haven’t heard of her, I am at first with one easy click on Amazon at midnight, a habit that understanding. I own one leather jacket, which I proudly appalled by their obvious lack of trend cultivation, but has become one of my vices. My idea behind the purchase purchased from a department store at the mall with a then I relish in the idea since it makes me look that much was that it would boost my cool factor, both through style generous coupon. cooler for knowing who she is. She is the face of effortless advice and just by carrying around a book written by Chung thinks it’s cute and unique that she wrote the fashion and I admittedly idolize her. However, her novel, Alexa Chung. I envisioned chic times spent reading in the work without Microsoft Word. To that I would like to if it can be called that, made me realize the silliness of library while drinking tea, listening to indie music and respond that I have completed half a semester of engi- idolizing those famous for their “vibes” and not their wis- charming guys with my obvious carefree, cool tenden- neering courses so far without owning Word or Excel (or dom or talents. cies. In reality I sat on my bed eating microwaved mac a graphing calculator). Take that Alexa. Also, the use of Chung radiates a cool, easy-going vibe and her style and cheese out of a cup, listening to “Bangerz” and flip- email as the medium is apparent in the lack of coherence reflects this. Pictures of her bangs have been held in the ping through the pages in less than an hour, as there was in this over-priced diary. The text is arbitrary fluff and if hands of many as they enter the hair salon, yearning to a severe lack of substance to the work. you’re considering purchasing this book, I advise you to exit a bit trendier than they entered. I am guilty of adding I was met with “artistic” pictures of chairs, sub-par forget “It.” many pictures of her outfits to a board entitled M“ y Style” doodles of faces and of course the occasional ironic cat on Pinterest, although Alexa Chung’s style is not my style. picture. I received some killer fashion advice, such as Contact Erin McAuliffe at [email protected] The observer | tuesday, november 5, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com 9

By KEVIN NOONAN Unfortunately for him though, Internet gambling isn’t the sense, there’s no real insight into the world of online gam- Scene Editor most reputable service in the world, and Richie finds him- blin, and the Costa Rican setting somehow manages to be self down to the felt after being cheated out of his money. blander than the scenes shot on Princeton’s campus. Any film starring Ben Affleck and Justin Timberlake, He decides to bluff his way into a Costa Rican party host- With how many things have to go right beyond just the whose films in the last three years have combined for ed by the king of internet gambling, Ivan Block, played by script and the acting in order for a movie to be successful, roughly $660 million at the box office as well as 16 Oscar Affleck. Block plays his cards close to his chest when Richie it must be like Russian roulette sometimes for actors when nominations and six wins, would be a safe bet, one might finally goes heads up with him about being cheated out of choosing projects. Hopefully this was just a bad turn for think. Critical and financial success aside, Affleck and his money but the next day offers Richie a job as a sort of jack the two stars, who have both established themselves as re- Timberlake are both media darlings with long, storied ca- of all trades for his gambling website. spectable actors with an eye for good projects in the last few reers that makes it seem like no matter what they do, they’re Next thing you know, Richie is in a river of money. He years. playing with house money. starts to see, though, that if he stays employed with block, But as for “Runner, Runner,” hedge your bets and sit this So when 20th Century Fox decided to roll the dice and an FBI investigation may be in the cards. one out, because in terms of good gambling movies, it’s no bankroll “Runner, Runner” from writing team Brian Richie decides to sneak a few cards up his sleeve before dice. Koppelman and David Levien, who hit the jackpot on their Ivan can run the table on him and leave his as the fall man first film,R “ ounders,” in 1998, but have been mostly just for his illegal activity. Contact Kevin Noonan at [email protected] grinding out average projects since, it sounded like a good When Block finally puts his cards on the table and tries play. to leave Richie in Costa Rica, flush with a host of FBI agents But even though Fox and the team of producers that in- on his trail, Richie doesn’t miss a trick and unveils his ace in “Runner, Runner” cludes Hollywood ace Leonardo DiCaprio went all in on the the hole; Rebecca Shafran (Gemma Arterton), the Queen of Brad Furman usually reliable pair of stars, they never should’ve anteed up Block’s organization, is in love with Richie, not Block. Richie — “Runner, Runner” is a bust from start to finish. makes a deal with the FBI to inform on Block, but hedges Producer: Leonardo DiCaprio Timberlake plays Richie Furst, a Princeton grad student his bets by fleeing the country anyways and letting the Starring: Ben Affleck, Justin Timerlake trying to grind his way through school, paying his bills by chips fall where they may. acting as a recruiter of sorts for an online gambling site. But All in all, this is a really, really bad movie. Affleck is ad- Genre: Crime/Drama when a fellow student outs his racket to the dean, Richie is mirable in his role as an egomaniac gambling magnate, forced to go for broke in Internet gambling in order to stay but Timberlake is an uninteresting flop as a graduate in school. student with a raw deal. A lot of the story doesn’t make

In honor of just how terrible of a movie “Runner, Runner” was, here’s an infinitely more enjoyable playlist of music about Kevin Noonan Scene Editor gambling in some way, shape or form.

“House of the Rising Sun” “Lonesome Loser” 01 The Animals 07 Little River Band

“Poker Face” “The Card Cheat” 02 Lady Gaga 08 Clash

“The Gambler” “Tumbling Dice” 03 Kenny Rogers 09 The Rolling Stones

“Joker and the Thief” “Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Man” 04 Wolfmother 10 Bob Seger

“Blackjack” “Desperado” 05 Ray Charles 11 The Eagles

“Viva Las Vegas” “Gambler” 06 Elvis Presley 12 Madonna

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Sports Authority smc volleyball | Saint Mary’s 3, adrian 2 What happens in Belles win, clinch spot in the cafeteria MIAA tournament Dolphins have suspended him like [sophomore right side] Jen MIAA), who are the top-ranked Matthew DeFranks By MIKE GINOCCHIO indefinitely. Incognito report- Georgeson, [junior outside hit- team in the tournament. Assistant Managing Editor Sports Writer edly told Martin to pay for a ter] Brooke Fowler and [junior Elyea recognizes the chal- $15,000 trip to Las Vegas for the Going into their match setter] Carolyn Schafer who lenge, as well as what her team What happens in Vegas stays offensive line that Martin was against Adrian, the Belles had are going to do whatever they needs to do to win. in Vegas. What happens in the not even going to. a relatively simple goal: Win, can to help their teammates. “We are not only going up locker room stays in the locker What was going to happen in or the season was over. We would not be where we are against the top team in our room. Vegas did not stay in Vegas. After a hard-fought match without every single one of conference, we are once again What happens in the caf- Now, every opposing defen- that went all five sets, the them contributing to the best going up against the top team eteria stays in the cafeteria? sive lineman will be taunting Belles (12-14, 8-8 MIAA) cap- of their abilities.” in the country,” Elyea said. “We Apparently not. Martin with “big weirdo” jabs tured the 3-2 victory (25-11, 25- Offensively, the Belles ben- love this about our conference. A different side of the football or “crybaby” jokes. Every coach 22, 23-25, 22-25, 15-9) over the efitted from a balanced back We are happy to have this level fraternity reared its head this will think that if Martin can- Bulldogs (11-17, 4-12 MIAA), to line. Junior libero Meredith of volleyball in the MIAA and week when Dolphins offensive not take teasing from his own extend their season and place Mersits had 27 digs on the be able to compete against the lineman Jonathan Martin left teammates, will he be able to them in the MIAA conference evening, while junior out- very best that Division III vol- the team after some teammates handle me yelling at him? tournament for the first time side hitter Kati Schneider and leyball has to offer.” teased him in the cafeteria. He Martin may always be known since 2008. sophomore outside hitter “We are going to focus on missed Miami’s Thursday night as “that one guy who left the Belles coach Toni Elyea said Katie Hecklinski both posted our serve and pass game, and win over Cincinnati with what salad bar after his teammates she could not be prouder of her a double-double. Schneider playing against a tough block. was being called an “illness.” called him names” even though team’s resilience. had 11 digs and 24 kills and We are going to have to play Martin is reportedly seek- he went to Stanford and had “[Clinching a spot] has been Hecklinski had 17 digs and 19 the best volleyball that we are ing emotional help during his started the first 23 games in on our minds since last fall kills. Junior libero Samantha capable of to get the win.” absence from the team and his his career. Unless he comes when we missed our goal by Grady had 13 digs. The Belles take on the return date is unknown. back as a Pro Bowler, his career two wins,” Elyea said. “It was a However, the Belles cannot Knights on Friday at Calvin But this incident brings out could be defined by this bizarre very tough competitive year in spend too much time celebrat- for the first round of the MIAA more questions than, “When incident. the MIAA. It takes a team that ing, Elyea said, as their next conference tournament at 7:30 is Martin coming back to play But is coming back to the NFL wants to put the team before test will prove to be a chal- p.m. football and smash into other really such a good move for a themselves to have the success lenge. For the first match of the 300-pound men that are trying 24-year-old man with emotion- that we have had so far this tournament the Belles drew Contact Mike Ginocchio at to drag people to the ground?” al issues? year, and we have teammates the Calvin Knights (27-1, 15-1 [email protected] What was said to him? Was At a time like this, you have to there something done to him think about the person before MLB as well? Is this a common thing you think about the football in the NFL? Is this a common player. Clearly, Martin is. If he thing with the Dolphins? Has wasn’t, he would have suited up Martin been teased a lot before? for Miami on Thursday. No one Beards go for benefits How much stress are these but Martin knows what he is players under? going through and if he thinks Associated Press — some place warm,” he said. “I “My kids will be excited,” he These questions are not some time off is best, it prob- feel fresh. I’ve got to keep it real. said. “I don’t know if they’re go- the ones Dolphins coach Joe ably is. BOSTON — World Series MVP It’s not that cold down there.” ing to recognize me when I walk Philbin wants to answer this But this is not something you David Ortiz and Boston Red Sox Sitting in one of two barber’s in the door. My daughter was week. Instead of tossing love can put a timetable on. teammate Shane Victorino had chairs to Ortiz’s right, Victorino tugging on it last night and said, and support out to Martin He did not tear his ACL, break their beards shaved for charity appeared a bit shocked when he ‘When are you going to shave it?’ through the media, Philbin his collarbone or suffer a con- Monday to benefit victims of the looked into a hand-held mirror I didn’t want to let the secret out. probably would enjoy having cussion. You do not know if he is Boston Marathon bombings in and realized his beard and goa- She was still sleeping when I left his right tackle back on the out for nine months, four weeks April. tee were completely gone. this morning.” team — which, by the way, won or five days. He probably does The “shave offs” occurred at “I’m a World Series champion Ortiz couldn’t resist teasing for the first time since the gov- not even know. Just like you do Gillette’s world headquarters. and I look like I’m 12-years old,” his now fresh-faced teammate. ernment closed. not know what mood you will The Boston company donat- he said. “He looks like he’s in fifth Teammates sounded like they wake up in tomorrow morning, ed $100,000 to the One Fund, Ortiz had his most of his beard grade. You going back to would welcome back Martin Martin does not know if his is- which is assisting victims and shaved off, leaving only a goatee. school?” Big Papi said. “Mine with open arms if or when he sues will be resolved. their families of the bombings “He’s a three-time champ and will grow very fast. I don’t think returns to the ’Fins, even if they I do not personal know on April 15. Three people were I’m a two-time champ, and he’s I’ll have any problems letting were the ones who started this Martin and have no idea if he killed and over 260 injured near a little more tenured in the city it grow. I don’t know about this madness in the first place. truly is a “big weirdo.” But if the finish line that day. than I am,” Victorino said. “It’s guy.” According to reports, Martin he is, he is the Dolphins’ “big Ortiz, fresh off his third World different look for me and some- Victorino said he’s hoping was called a “big weirdo,” weirdo.” Series title with the Red Sox, thing I’m definitely not accus- to grow a beard back by spring among other things, which He is Philbin’s “big weirdo.” joked that it’s a perfect look for tomed to.” training. likely were not fit for print nor He is the offensive line’s “big his offseason. But he did find another reason “It was a battle. We fought to television. No one knows what weirdo.” He is the fans’ “big “I’m going down south to enjoy his fresh look. get that beard,” Victorino said. situation in which was said, or weirdo.” And that does not have to stay with what tone or even if Martin The Observer accepts classifieds every business day from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Notre Dame office, responded. But the fact is that in the cafeteria. 024 South Dining Hall. Deadline for next-day classifieds is 3 p.m. All classifieds must be prepaid. The those two words got out. charge is 5 cents per character per day, including all spaces. The Observer reserves the right to edit What happened in the cafete- Contact Matthew DeFranks at all classifieds for content without issuing refunds. ria did not stay in the cafeteria. 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SMC volleyball | Saint mary’s 5, Trine 0 Saint Mary’s finishes season with shutout

By A.J. GODEAUX In the 35th minute, a Belles shot Sports Writer deflected off a Thunder defender right to an awaiting Biehl on the Behind an overpowering of- left side of the box, who sent a fensive attack and a stingy de- shot past senior Trine goalkeeper fense, Saint Mary’s capped off its Jamie Schnarr into the far side of season Monday with a 5-0 shut- the net. out win over Trine, ending the In the 47th minute, Biehl re- season on a four-game winning ceived a pass from junior for- streak. ward Kelly Wilson on the left “We really played well as a side of the box, sneaking a low team today, especially offensive- shot between the left post and ly,” Belles junior defender and Schnarr to give the Belles a 3-0 co-captain Mary Kate Hussey lead and Biehl a team-leading said. “We were able attack ag- eighth goal on the year. gressively and confidently, and “Rosie’s really hit her stride the really played as one unit.” past few games with four goals in Senior midfielder and co- three games,” Joyce said. “It’ll be captain Mollie Valencia, play- exciting to see what she can do ing in her last game in a Belles the next three years.” uniform, got Saint Mary’s (10- Senior forward Jordan 7-3, 8-5-3 MIAA) on the board Diffenderfer added her second early, when freshman forward goal of the season in the 73rd ALLISON D’AMBROSIA | The Observer Emily Rompola sent a pass from minute off a scramble in the box, Belles senior midfielder Mollie Valencia prepares to kick the ball in the Belles’ 1-0 loss to Alma on Oct. 16. the right sideline to a sprinting while sophomore Rachel Schulte Saint Mary’s finished the year with four consecutive wins but was one win short of making the postseason. Valencia at the top of the box. added to the blowout with her Valencia took a touch before first goal of the season four min- goal from the Thunder (2-17, record,” Hussey said. “We want- tournament. sending the ball to the back of utes later off an assist from se- 1-15) as the Belles defensive unit ed to do it for ourselves and our “We came up a win short, but the net for her second goal of the nior forward Kaitlin Teichman, held Trine to just three shots. seniors. … We wanted to send this team plays some sublime year. giving the Belles their fifth goal Already out of contention for them off well.” soccer and had a good year,” “That was great to see [Mollie] of the afternoon. the MIAA tournament, Hussey The Belles conclude the sea- Joyce said. “We’ll work hard for a get a goal in her last game,” Joyce Junior goalkeepers Chanler said the Belles were playing for son in fifth place in the MIAA, shot at it next year.” said. Rosenbaum and Natalie Warner pride Monday. three points behind fourth- Belles freshman forward Rosie combined for the shutout. “There wasn’t any pressure to place Adrian. The top four teams Contact A.J. Godeaux at Biehl took the reins from there. Warner saved the lone shot on score or win this game for our make the postseason conference [email protected]

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of the gate, rushing the ball W Interhall down the field each possession. Continued from page 16 Sophomore receiver Theresa Kozelka helped Farley take the Despite that, Fisher said she lead, scoring both of the team’s was still happy with the Wild touchdowns in the first half. Women’s effort. Senior captain and receiver “I think we played well over- Lauren Ladowski pushed the all,” Fisher said. offense down the field with This was the last game of the clutch catches and carries season for both teams. throughout the game. “We really came out to play Contact Alexandra Lane at in this matchup,” Ladowski [email protected] said. “We didn’t let our record affect us and just gave it our all Pasquerilla East 31, Badin 0 and left our hearts out on the By MATTHEW GARCIA field.” Sports Writer Despite the win, the Finest finish with a losing record and The defense of playoff-bound will not be in contention for Pasquerilla East shut down the post-season playoffs. Badin offense 31-0 in a state- Cavanaugh made a run to tie ment win. the game in the last minutes The Pyros (5-1) ended the of the fourth quarter, driving season on a high note, with the ball down the field, but was three interceptions, including stopped just short of the first one returned for a touchdown. down on a fourth-and-eight Junior quarterback Macy play. Captain and senior line- Mulhall capped off the regu- backer Meaghan Ayers said she lar season by completing six of noticed a few key mistakes that eight pass attempts for 67 yards kept the Chaos from securing ZACH LLORENS | The Observer and three touchdowns, while victory. Lyons senior receiver Christina Bramanti extends to catch the ball in Lyons’ 14-0 victory over Lewis on adding 49 yards on the ground. “I think our main issues in Oct. 1. Lewis was shut out in a 32-0 loss to Pasquerilla East on Saturday and failed to make the playoffs. Freshman cornerback Maddie this matchup were the lack of McGovern played a key role communication and aware- for our last regular season Mary Kate Veselik praised her Sunday with a decisive win over on defense and special teams ness,” Ayers said. “Whenever game, and we did that. Our de- team’s effort, especially the of- Lewis, shutting the Chicks (2-4) with two interceptions total- we misread a play or didn’t fense had some great stops, and fensive side of the ball. out 32-0. ing 37 yards, a punt return of communicate correctly with we’re ready for the playoffs.” “We played a great game The Purple Weasels (6-0) the same length and a key pass one another, Farley was able to Conaty threw for another overall, but our offense stood showed off their potent pass- deflection. capitalize.” touchdown on the first Wildcat out today,” Veselik said. “I am ing attack, as freshman receiv- Senior receiver Bethany Ayers said Cavanaugh will possession of the first half to go excited for this team and the er Monica Busse caught two Young added her first touch- need to play better if they hope up 35-0 before the Whirlwinds potential we have to make a touchdowns and freshman re- down of the season on a 10-yard to advance in the playoffs. (2-4-0) got a stop on an inter- playoff run.” ceiver Elle Steichen made one. pass late in the fourth quarter. “The team really hopes to ception from junior defensive Pangborn’s near flawless of- The Pasquerilla West de- Looking forward to the post- turn things around [in the back Taylor Reck. Whirlwinds fensive performance was aided fense also played a major part season, senior defensive line- playoffs] and make improve- senior captain and linebacker by the play of junior quarter- in the victory, scoring more man and captain Caroline ments all around to assure that Carissa Henke said she was back Caitlin Gargan. The do- points than they allowed on Kuse said she is excited to see we are in the best shape pos- disappointed in the loss but it-all quarterback led the team sophomore cornerback Bernie what her team can do. sible,” Ayers said. also proud of her team, espe- with four total touchdowns as Jordan’s interception return for “Our defense is on fire,” Kuse The Chaos will have an op- cially the seniors. she continually beat McGlinn’s a touchdown. said. “I am jacked up and ready portunity to show off their “We came together as a team, defenders with both her arm Senior captain and lineback- to go after it.” improvements in the quarterfi- and while things didn’t really and her legs. Gargan said, how- er Breezi Toole said she was The Bullfrogs (0-6) could not nals Sunday against Pangborn, go our way today, we worked ever, that it was her teammates pleased with her team’s per- capitalize on some big plays, while the Finest have complet- hard and gave it all we’ve got,” who made her great perfor- formance and improvement all including a 38-yard rush by ed their season. Henke said. “I’d really like to mance possible. season, and she looks forward freshman receiver Melange thank my fellow seniors Andrea “We have a complete offense, to the playoffs. Gavin. A first drive that saw Contact Rebecca Rogalski at Cescolini, Julia Concelman, so we can mix it up as much as “I think that we worked well two sacks, one by way of a fum- [email protected] Stephanie Lobaccaro, Jill we like,” Gargan said. “As long together as a team,” Toole said. bled snap, and ended in an in- Briody and Katie Knapp for as we limit mistakes and play “We’ve come so far from our terception indicated things to Ryan 41, Welsh Family 0 playing amazing this year.” as a team, the sky’s the limit.” first practice to here, and I’m come. By ALEX CARSON A final Conaty touchdown After winning the champi- just proud of the way everyone’s Sophomore quarterback and Sports Writer pass finished the scoring onship the past two seasons, grown. We’re going to have nor- captain Tina Techar ran for 42 for the Wildcats, who were McGlinn ended this season mal practices this week and yard but also threw three in- Ryan was firing on all cylin- able to keep the ball in the just before the playoffs. Senior tighten up any mistakes we terceptions. Senior defensive ders Sunday as they recorded a Whirlwind’s half of the field for captain and receiver Tara made to make sure we’re start- lineman Morgan Benson said 41-0 victory over Welsh Family all but the opening three plays Crown looked back at the sea- ing off with our best game in even in the winless season, behind a strong performance of the game. son positively, however, as she the playoffs.” the leadership of senior Kelly from freshman quarterback Ryan will face Lyons in the praised her team’s dedication Meanwhile, the loss ended Harmon was still inspiring. Kathleen Conaty. quarterfinals next Sunday, and heart. Lewis’ season. However, senior “If we had a team of Kelly The Wildcats (5-0-1) marched while Welsh Family will look “We had a tough season, captain and receiver Colleen Harmon[s], we would have down the field on their first toward next season. one unfortunately cut short,” Haller said she thinks the went all the way,” Benson said. possession, scoring on a five- Crown said. “I hope McGlinn Chicks will be back with a ven- The Pyros will look to bring yard rush by Conaty. They led Contact Alex Carson at can get back to its winning geance next season. their momentum into the 7-0 after the first quarter be- [email protected] ways next year, but this team “It didn’t go our way, obvi- quarterfinals against Howard, fore exploding for 21 points in showed its heart every game, ously, but I hope the girls had while Badin will head into the the second behind two touch- Pangborn 34, McGlinn 7 and I’m proud of that.” fun, and it was fun just to play offseason. down passes and a rushing By JOSE FERNANDEZ Pangborn hopes to continue for the last time,” Haller said. touchdown from sophomore Sports Writer its success heading into the “We were able to get a lot of Contact Matthew Garcia at running back Sarah Morris to playoffs next Sunday against girls playing time, as well as [email protected] grab a 28-0 lead at the halfway In the final game of the regu- Cavanaugh, while McGlinn teach them, since we had so point. lar season, Pangborn played looks to retool for next season. many freshmen. I definitely Farley 13, Cavanaugh 6 “Kathleen [Conaty] did a like a team ready for a champi- think they’ll be prepared for By REBECCA ROGALSKI great job of reading the de- onship run as it beat McGlinn Contact José Fernández at next year.” Sports Writer fense,” senior captain and 34-7. [email protected] The undefeated Purple offensive linesman Andrea The Phoxes (5-0-1) stormed Weasels will face Welsh Family In Sunday’s head-to-head Carlson said. “[Sophomore out the gates and took a 14-0 Pasquerilla West 32, Lewis 0 in the first round of the playoffs matchup between Cavanaugh wide receiver] Erin Clark had lead after the first quarter and By RENEE GRIFFIN Sunday, while Lewis is done for and Farley, the Finest (2-4) some awesome touchdown did not look back as they kept Sports Writer the year. emerged victorious, defeating grabs, and our offense com- scoring at will against the the Chaos (3-3) 13-6. municated very well. We were Shamrocks (2-4). 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across the middle to freshman M Interhall receiver Anthony Valera. Continued from page 16 After a successful two-point conversion and a Zahm punt, down. This is the last game [in Carroll again made its way which] I’ll ever wear pads, and down the field and finished I could not be more proud.” with a four-yard touchdown The Griffins will look to- run by freshman running back ward next year, while Keenan Zach Dodd. will gear up to defend its title “We scored on every offen- against Dillon on Sunday. sive possession except at the very end,” senior captain Mike Contact Josh Dulany at Russell said. “We looked good [email protected] there today.” On the next play, Zahm Keough 7, O’Neill 0 sophomore quarterback Tim By CORNELIUS McGRATH Coen connected on a long pass Sports Writer down the sideline to sopho- more receiver Travis Allen for a In a battle that could have 65-yard touchdown reception gone either way, Keough even- to cut the lead to 15-7 heading tually came out on top, nar- into halftime. rowly defeating O’Neill 7-0 “That was a big touchdown Sunday. to have before half,” senior Neither team reached the captain Joseph Rice said. end zone on offense, as both Zahm (0-4) again moved into struggled to get momentum Vermin territory, but Valera going. came up big for the Vermin on The Kangaroos’ defense has the defensive end, caught a de- been the strongest asset all flected pass and returned it for season for Keough (3-1), and a 70-yard touchdown. once again it proved its worth “They got behind us and in the final regular-season scored ... so we needed to come game. Sophomore defensive back, and we did,” Valera said ZACH LLORENS | The Observer end William Fields capitalized about the crucial interception. O’Neill senior Calvin Hemmington goes for a catch during the Mob’s match against Stanford on Sept. 29. Both O’Neill and Stanford were shut out during their final games of the season Sunday. on a fumbled ball and ran it The next Zahmbie pass was to the end zone from the five- also intercepted and returned like our chances.” Otters failed to convert on the Ramblers (3-1) trounced the yard line with just two min- by senior safety Tommy Morrissey (1-3) was not two-point conversion. Highlanders’ defense as all utes left in the fourth quarter Spoonmore, making the score without its chances. Junior Sorin sophomore captain four touchdowns came on the for the contest’s only score. 29-7, and a lost fumble on the receiver Timothy Cole hauled and running back and defen- ground. Freshman running Keough senior captain and next possession sealed Zahm’s in a 32-yard pass from junior sive back John Pearl said he back Dan Verzuh led the rush- quarterback Seamus Donegan fate. Ryan Lindquist but couldn’t believed defense was critical ing attack, gaining 127 yards said he was delighted with the “We didn’t put up any wins, quite keep his footing long for both sides. along with three touchdowns. late victory. but we had fun,” Rice said enough to get into the end “Defensively, our adjust- “This is probably the best “It’s difficult to put into about the Zahmbies’ season. zone. ment was really good,” Pearl season of football I have ever words what that win meant “That’s all we were here to do.” The Manor squandered their said. “Their defense, overall, played in terms of how much I for us,” Donegan said. “O’Neill Zahm’s season is over, but only red-zone opportunity was pretty impressive with am contributing,” Verzuh said. played an awesome game and Carroll plays Sunday in the with a turnover-on-downs just three picks.” “Our running game is very made our lives very difficult, first round of the playoffs four plays later. St. Edward’s defense also good: We have a great fullback, but I am over the moon that we against Fisher. Nonetheless, senior captain featured a fourth quarter great line and they are giving managed to pull through.” and offensive lineman Patrick fumble recovery by senior me huge holes to run through, The Angry Mob (1-3) fought Contact Andrew Robinson at Valencia said he was generally Andrew Blonigan that stopped so if we keep playing this way throughout the game and had [email protected] pleased with his team’s effort. the Otters deep in St. Edward’s we’ll be great [in the playoffs].” numerous opportunities, es- “The defense kept the team territory. In addition to the Ramblers’ pecially on defense, to make a Knott 7, Morrissey 0 in the game,” Valencia said. The Otters missed an oppor- offense, their defense was able breakthrough. By EVAN ANDERSON “We kept fighting, and we had tunity to take the lead when to shut down the Highlanders on O’Neill junior captain and Sports Writer a chance at the end. This team they attempted a field goal offense and force six turnovers. running back Donghoon Lee is already excited for next with less than a minute left in Siegfried senior lineman Jack said he liked how the team The Knott defense forced its year.” the game. The kick was short, Moore said he believed this went about competing. second consecutive shutout Morrissey’s season is over, finalizing the Gentlemen’s 14- game was important for his “It was a tough loss, but I am in a 7-0 win over Morrissey while Knott matches up 13 victory. team in terms of finding some incredibly proud of the guys,” and punched its playoff ticket against Alumni on Sunday in St. Edward’s junior captain momentum after the long fall Lee said. “They have come out, Sunday. the first round of the playoffs. and running back and cor- break. worked incredibly hard this Juggerknotts junior quarter- nerback Ryan Majsak said the “We look to work on bringing year and made us the best we back David Taiclet threw for Contact Evan Anderson at Gentlemen played a tough, the right mindset to the games have been in a while. I simply 164 yards and the game’s only [email protected] consistent game overall. in the playoffs,” Moore said. couldn’t have asked for any- touchdown, and sophomore “Our team’s strength today “We can’t [play unfocused] or thing more.” receiver Jack Taiclet caught St. Edward’s 14, Sorin 13 was grittiness, and we put it else they will make us pay for it.” With the win, Keough is five passes for 81 yards from By CHRISTINA KOCHANSKI all out there and came out Duncan junior captain and now into the playoffs and his older brother. Sports Writer with a victory,” Majsak said. center Alan Keck said he was will face Siegfried on Sunday, However, it was freshman “If we had played like we did disappointed with the way the while O’Neill looks toward Connor Fox who broke the St. Edward’s defeated Sorin today all season, we would be season ended but was con- next season for another shot scoreless tie in the second 14-13 on Sunday in a battle 4-0 with the first-seed posi- tent with the toughness the at victory. quarter with a 30-yard touch- that came down to the last tion in the playoffs.” team displayed. Duncan (0-4) down reception from Taiclet minute of play. Neither team advanced to dressed only 11 players for the Contact Cornelius McGrath at to give Knott (2-2) a 7-0 lead. Senior quarterback Paul the playoffs, so both look to game. [email protected] The Juggerknott offense fal- Rodriguez scored the first make the postseason next “We moved the ball pretty tered in the second half, gain- touchdown for the Gentlemen year. well, but too many penalties Carroll 29, Zahm 7 ing just 21 total yards, but the (2-2-0) in the first half. The killed us,” Keck said. “This By ANDREW ROBINSON defense stiffened for the sec- Otters (1-2-1) responded when Contact Christina Kochanski year’s juniors are going to meet Sports Writer ond week in a row. junior quarterback Patrick at [email protected] up in the offseason to talk about Knott senior captain and Power threw to sophomore the offense and defense for next In the regular-season finale defensive end James Hodgens receiver Jake Yurek for a Siegfried 25, Duncan 0 season.” Sunday, early scoring and piv- said he was very pleased with touchdown. By MANNY DE JESUS The next time Siegfried takes otal turnovers helped Carroll the way his defense closed the Rodriguez scored anoth- Sports Writer the field, it will compete in the secure a 29-7 victory over year. er touchdown to retake the playoffs against Keough, while Zahm. “Our entire [defensive] line lead for St. Edward’s before Siegfried dominated Duncan Duncan’s season is officially The Vermin (3-0-1) marched was in there on every play,” halftime. on both sides the ball, as it over. down the field in their first Hodgens said. “I think we Yurek opened the second won 25-0 in the season finale possession and finished with looked like a playoff team to- half with a touchdown on Sunday. Contact Manny De Jesus at a 16-yard touchdown pass day. … If we do get in, I really Sorin’s first drive, but the The running game for the [email protected] 14 The observer | tuesday, november 5, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com Sports

M Soccer and face another set of challeng- to a thrilling finish to their 2013 Continued from page 14 es offensively. campaign. “We will play the way we nor- “I think [the players] are very will be very important [against mally play,” Clark said. “We know excited that they’ve put them- Michigan State].” that they are a very good team, selves into such a good position,” Currently, Montague is second but we’ve got players that can Clark said. “I think they’re very on the Spartans (9-3-3, 2-2-1 BIG open defenses up.” aware that nothing concrete has 10) with 13 points, despite only For the Irish, doing so starts yet been achieved, but they’re playing in 13 games this fall due with finishing their chances on hoping that there is a lot of soc- to injuries. goal, Clark said. cer ahead of them in the weeks “Montague has been out in- “We have to make sure we fix ahead.” jured, their big striker,” Clark some things,” Clark said. “The Both the Irish and the Spartans said. “If he comes back, he could most important thing we need will begin the final week of their be a handful for us. He’s a big, tall, to do is convert our opportuni- respective regular seasons this athletic lad. Our center backs will ties. I think that’s been a little bit afternoon, as the Irish travel to have to be able to handle that.” of a challenge for us. It’s no use East Lansing, Mich., for a 3 p.m. Though Montague and the having opportunities if you don’t matchup against Michigan State Michigan State offense present a take them.” at DeMartin Stadium. challenge for the Irish on the de- Nonetheless, the mental- EMILY KRUSE | The Observer fensive half, Notre Dame is also ity of the team is positive, Clark Contact Aaron Sant-Miller at Irish senior defensive lineman Louis Nix III attacks the quarterback going up against a top-15 defense said, as the team looks forward [email protected] during Notre Dame’s 41-30 loss to Michigan on Sept. 7. Cross country next guys are the likes of sopho- Football more defensive lineman Jarron Continued from page 16 Jones, graduate student defen- sive lineman Tyler Stockton, Grady leads in postseason Midshipmen, but Kelly said he sophomore outside linebacker is “optimistic” regarding Day’s Romeo Okwara, senior defen- By ALEX WILCOX chances to play against the sive lineman Justin Utupo and Sports Writer Panthers. junior safety Eilar Hardy. When “I think we may get Sheldon it comes to preparing backups There are just two more meets back,” Kelly said. “We’ll see how throughout the season, Kelly on the calendar for Notre Dame, he progresses during the week.” said he focuses on three aspects. the regional championships in The front seven has been “The first thing you have to two weeks and then nationals af- stretched thin in the lineback- make sure is they don’t lose their ter that, making these final meets ing corps, as well. Junior inside conditioning, so when they do go the most important races of the linebacker Jarrett Grace broke in there, they’re able to handle season. his leg against Arizona State, and the volume of plays,” Kelly said. And when there is an impor- junior outside linebacker Ben Kelly said players who didn’t tant race to be won, odds are Councell will miss the rest of the play at least 15 plays in the pre- senior runner Martin Grady is season after suffering what Kelly vious game will go through con- going to be right at the top. Grady, called a “significant knee injury” ditioning the Monday following an accounting major from Burr Saturday against Navy. the contest. Ridge, Illinois, consistently turns Fellow junior outside line- “The second thing for us is in his best performances when backer Ishaq Williams left the making sure that those guys get the stakes are highest. Last year Air Force game with an ACL in- an opportunity to get some reps he led the team at both region- jury and did not play against in practice,” Kelly said. “Even als and nationals, finishing ninth Navy. Williams, who was in an though it may not be as many as out of 201 runners at regionals immobilizer last week, could re- the first group, but they’re get- and 52nd out of 245 at nationals. turn for the BYU game Nov. 23, ting some reps. I think it’s ab- He also earned all-Big East and per Kelly. solutely crucial, and I’ve always all-region honors. In the secondary, senior safety done that.” The postseason success is all a Austin Collinsworth suffered Kelly said second-team play- matter of training, Grady said. GRANT TOBIN | The Observer a neck strain against Navy and ers typically receive about half as “I think part of it is just the way Irish senior Martin Grady passes the competition during the Notre was scheduled to undergo an many reps as the first-teamers. the season goes. The workouts Dame Invitational on Oct. 10. Grady finished 32nd in the race. MRI on Monday. Sophomore “The third thing is when just don’t hit me ‘til later,” Grady has gone well, but he feels he is For these next two races, Grady safety Elijah Shumate, who they’re not taking [reps], we’re said. “I don’t think my mindset now finally where he needs to is focused all on the team. missed the last three games with demanding that they’re taking changes. I approach all of them be to have another successful “At regionals, I think we have a hamstring injury, is now 100 mental reps, and there are not a the same; things just start click- championship run. a really good shot at winning percent and will be activated bunch of peripheral things going ing. I can tell from the workouts “I think that first race at it,” Grady said. “Different teams Saturday, according to Kelly. on. They’re focused and paying I’m a bit sluggish in the begin- National Catholic we just ran as have different strategies, but I The ever-growing injury attention,” Kelly said. “I think ning, and then for championship a team, and it went pretty well,” think we’ll race it all out. As long list is in addition to the group all those things have to happen season I’m just ready for go.” Grady said. “The ND Invite was as you’re one of the top three of players who suffered sea- if you want to have an effective This postseason has proved not my best showing, and then I teams, you automatically qualify. son-ending injuries either next man in.” no different for Grady, as he led actually strained my calf before Individually, I don’t have any- during spring or preseason On the offensive side, senior the team with a fifth place fin- Wisconsin, so I knew it wasn’t go- thing set in stone, although it practices. Junior defensive line- right guard Christian Lombard ish, with a time of 24:13.2, in ing to be my best, but we did all would be nice to have three or men Chase Hounshell and Tony was ruled out for the season fol- last weekend’s ACC Conference right. ACC was probably good for four of us in the top 10.” Springmann are out for the year lowing the USC game after un- Championships. He finished just me, and hopefully it’s the level I Since Grady is a senior, he with shoulder and knee inju- dergoing back surgery. The guard 35 seconds behind the winner, should be at.” knows these next two meets will ries, respectively, and sopho- playing opposite him, graduate and his performance earned him In his four years running cross be the last times he ever competes more safety Nicky Baratti is student Chris Watt, did not play all-ACC honors, the third time country for Notre Dame, Grady for Notre Dame in cross country. also out with a shoulder injury. against Navy with a PCL tear in in his career he has been named has been to nationals as a sopho- He plans on coming back next Senior outside linebacker Danny his knee. Kelly said the injury all-conference. Despite the im- more and junior and anticipates year to get his MSA in accounting Spond, who started 11 games will not require surgery and is a pressive performance, Grady was qualifying again this year. While and will be able to run indoor and in 2012, was forced to retire in matter of Watt feeling comfort- nonchalant about once again he has been on good teams be- outdoor track, but he has used up August because of hemiplegic able playing through the issue. leading his team. fore, Grady said none compare to all of his cross country eligibility. migraines. “I think he’s going to feel a lot “It was cool,” Grady said. “I this year’s squad. For Grady, the best way to go “I think this is probably close better this week, be able to make think there’s a lot of guys who did “There’s a lot more talent on about that is to simply ignore it. to the pinnacle,” Kelly said, when some of the compensations that well. Most races [Irish graduate the team this year,” Grady said. “I haven’t really thought about asked if he has seen a defense he’s going to have to make with student Jeremy Rae] might be our “This year we have two fifth years it,” Grady said. “Maybe it’ll hit me endure this many injuries in his that no PCL,” Kelly said. “I’m top guy, but he’s had a little foot and two regular seniors. I think in the last 400 of the last race. I coaching career. pretty confident that he’s going thing that he’s working with. It’s this is all of our fourth nationals think it’ll definitely push me and “They don’t give you any to be able to get back in the line- nice to be up there, but I think so it’s a pretty senior-heavy team, the rest of the seniors to push a points for complaining about it,” up this week.” we’ve gotten to the point where which is definitely a good thing. little harder, but we pretty much Kelly continued. “If they did, I’d If not, the Irish will push for- a certain guy could finish first or Me and [senior Walter Schafer] approach all races with the same complain every minute. So we ward with their next man in. fifth and it wouldn’t matter be- joked around how it was shock- mindset.” just take care of it internally and cause we have that kind of sup- ing we made nationals in past get the next guy ready.” Contact Mike Monaco at port and depth.” years because the team now is so Contact Alex Wilcox at For Notre Dame, the new [email protected] Overall, Grady said the season much better.” [email protected] DAILY ndsmcobserver.com | tuesday, november 5, 2013 | The Observer 15

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CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Sean Combs, 44; Matthew McConaughey, 44; Ralph Macchio, 52; Kathy Griffin, 53. Happy Birthday: Express your thoughts and share your ideas and plans. The sug- gestions you receive will contribute to the way you move forward, as well as to what you accomplish this year. Focus on being unique and consistent, and you will get an abundance in return. Exploring destinations that can inspire and motivate you will remind you of what makes you feel passionate. Your numbers are 2, 9, 14, 24, 30, 36, 44. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Do your share. If you have an idea, make it happen. Expressing your desires and engaging in conversations that will help drum up whatever you need to reach your goal will also result in connecting with someone personally. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Visiting people or places that are vibrant will change the way you live your life. Don’t go overboard. Consider how to expand your interests and make new friends. A partnership will lead you down an unusual but fruitful path. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Confusion regarding finances will set in if you make an impulsive purchase, or if you spend too much on someone you are trying to impress. An emotional situation with someone you do business with must not be allowed to escalate. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Find alternative ways to get what you want. Taking a unique approach will point out how creative and talented you are. You’ll impress someone that has the clout to help you advance. Keep talks simple and to the point.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Expect to face roadblocks at home and in your personal life. Step outside your usual environment and see what’s available. Networking with people from different backgrounds will make you realize your options. Make a posi- tive change personally or professionally. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Consider ways to enjoy life more. Engage in playful activities. Travel to places that make you think or inspire you to go after a lifelong dream. Sharing with someone special will give you the gumption to keep going until you achieve success LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Concentrate on money and how you can bring in more cash. Focus on your attributes. Stretching your skills in an unusual direction will pay off. Don’t let negativity or pushy individuals slow you down. Look, see and do. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Impress upon others what your plans are and how you are going to proceed. Make unusual alterations at home that will make your tasks easier. Believe in your ability and speed up until you reach your destination. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Helping others will improve your reputation, al- lowing you to make inroads personally and professionally. Make sure that you follow through with your promises. Talk without action can turn a positive situation into a negative one. Make a choice and stick to it. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Sign contracts or make agreements that will allow you to show your skills. Money matters are favored, and dealing with institutions will lead to a better deal. Focus on stabilizing your life and putting distance between you and anyone who is slowing you down AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Keep your feelings a secret. You don’t want to give anyone the upper hand by showing your vulnerability. Don’t tell anyone about the changes you make and you will avoid interference. Helping someone you like will improve your relationship PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Head in a positive direction and express your plans. You will attract all sorts of interest and can make leaps and bounds with a project you’ve wanted to pursue. Contracts and financial improvements can be expected. Birthday Baby: You are original, adaptable and dedicated. You are proactive and passionate. highly punlikely | christopher brucker Sudoku | The Mepham Group Jumble | David Hoyt and Jeff knurek

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Football Bringing out the bench Multiple injuries on the defensive squad will test Kelly’s “next-man-in” philosophy

By MIKE MONACO The defensive line will be Sports Editor without senior Kona Schwenke on Saturday against Pittsburgh. Since arriving in South Schwenke, who is dealing with Bend, Irish coach Brian Kelly a high-ankle sprain, started has preached a “next-man-in” against Navy and Air Force in philosophy. place of fellow senior Louis Nix, That attitude, however, is be- who is battling his own ailments. ing tested with No. 23 Notre Knee tendonitis and a small me- Dame’s recent rash of injuries niscus tear have restricted Nix, that has ravaged the squad, es- but after an MRI on Sunday, pecially the defense. the school announced the nose “We are running out of next guard would practice this week. men,” Kelly said Sunday. “We’re Sophomore defensive end at that point where from a defen- Sheldon Day reinjured his own sive standpoint, and particularly high-ankle sprain against the WEI LIN | The Observer the defensive line, we’re left with Irish junior outside linebacker Ben Councell is examined by trainers after sustaining a “significant knee very few options.” see FOOTBALL PAGE 14 injury” during Notre Dame’s 38-34 victory over Navy on Saturday.

Men’s Soccer Women’s Interhall | Breen Phillips 19, Walsh 14 Irish take on rival Babes snatch first season win Michigan State Pyros shut out Badin, head to playoffs By ALEXANDRA LANE possession of the second half, “This was our best game Sports Writer Affinito ran 40 yards for a of the season,” she said. touchdown. The next time her “Everything came together, Breen Phillips topped team had possession, Affinito and we ended the season Walsh in a close 19-14 game completed a 10-yard touch- strong.” Sunday to record its first win down pass to senior running Walsh’s junior receiver and of the season. back Molly Toner. captain Maggie Fisher said Walsh was leading after a “Emily was the star of the she and her team were hop- close first half, marked by game for us,” senior cap- ing for a better conclusion to great defense by both Breen tain and linebacker Monica their season. Phillips (1-5) and the Wild McNerney said. “She has re- “We should have won this Women (1-5). However, the ally turned into a good quar- game,” Fisher said. “We’re Babes, led by freshman quar- terback this season, and she’s not happy with the offici- terback Emily Affinito, fought only a freshman, so it’s only ating, and we were miss- back to take the lead after going to get better.” ing some key players.” halftime. McNerney said her team On the Babes’ firstwas excited to get its first win. see W INTERHALL PAGE 12

men’s Interhall | Keenan 28, Stanford 0 Knights win rivalry matchup ZACH LLORENS | The Observer Irish senior forward Leon Brown passes the ball during Notre Dame’s Keough snatches victory over O’Neill with defensive score double overtime 1-1 tie with Maryland on Oct. 8 at home.

By JOSH DULANY stellar effort as well, with two The Griffins (0-4) saw their By AARON SANT-MILLER fouls in [our] half become a set Sports Writer touchdown receptions and an season come to a close, but Sports Writer piece. They put them in the box interception. strong performances from ju- and challenge opponents.” Defending champion Keenan senior captain and nior tight end and linebacker After claiming a 3-1 victory over Accordingly, the Irish will have Keenan capped off its unde- receiver Jeremy Riche said Kevin Connor and sopho- No. 12 Wake Forest on Saturday, to defend an athletic Michigan feated regular season and he thought the Knights’ ef- more running back and safety the No. 2 Irish now sit tied atop State attack, Clark said, one that will roll into the playoffs af- fort was solid throughout the Michael Grasso were bright the ACC standings with No. 8 plays well in the air and takes ad- ter dominating Stanford on game. spots. Maryland. Yet, before the final vantage of its many offensive sets. Sunday, 28-0. “Our guys started off hot Senior captain and line- ACC standings can be established, “[The Spartans] have some Keenan (4-0) controlled … and played consistent man Ruben Carrion said the Irish (9-1-5, 6-1-3 ACC) must strong center backs that are the game on both sides of the throughout,” Riche said. “We he was proud of his team’s kick off the last week of their sea- very good in the air,” Clark said. ball, forcing three turnovers came up big when we really performance. son in a non-conference game “[Michigan State junior forward and finding the end zone four needed it, especially the de- “It was a hard-fought against another top-25 team, No. Adam] Montague, in particular, times. fense with the turnovers, and game,” Carrion said. “The 22 Michigan State. is strong in the air. You obviously Sophomore quarterback Pat it was overall a great team score doesn’t really show the “[Michigan State is] a very good don’t want to give them set pieces, Corry led the Knights with win. The offense started to heart my team had. … We team with some very good play- but if you do, you’ve got to de- three touchdown passes and click and the defense has experienced success, and ers,” Irish coach Bobby Clark said. fend them. Defending set pieces another one on the ground. been solid all year … so head- just little mistakes slowed us “I think we really have to focus Senior receiver and line- ing into the playoffs, after this and work hard on set pieces. Any see M SOCCER PAGE 14 backer John Garry turned in a game, I feel really good.” see M INTERHALL PAGE 13