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Volume 46, Issue 128 | wednesday, april 24, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com B.o.B. headlines SUB concert

By CAROLYN HUTYRA “We saw the opportunity to up- News Writer grade the concert to a newer and larger venue to respond to the re- Grammy-nominated rapper quests of the students,” he said. B.o.B. will take the stage at the Kinasz said frequent complaints Compton Family Ice Arena to per- from students about the concert in form as part of SUB’s 2013 AnTostal the past stemmed from the distant week-long event Tostalpalooza on venue location. Friday. “People complained that Stepan Senior Danny Kinasz, a member was a buzzkill to the fun vibe the of SUB’s concert committee, helped concert created,” he said. “We want- plan the event. He said the concert ed to enhance the student experience tickets cost $20. The concert is open and bring the show into a new venue to all Notre Dame undergraduate that would create a dramatically bet- and graduate students as well as ter concert going experience.” Saint Mary’s and Holy Cross stu- In the past, Kinasz said the com- dents, he said. mittee was experienced at coordi- Unlike previous years, this SUB nating all the necessary elements to concert will take place in Compton the show, but this move to Compton rather than at the Stepan Center. required meetings with different Kinasz said the decision to move University groups in order to orga- the concert was a group effort of the nize and work out any issues. SUZANNA PRATT | The Observer SUB executive board, concert pro- “This year was a whole new This picture, taken during the Irish hockey team’s inagural 2011 season in the Compton Family Ice Arena, grammers and SAO supervisor Josh will be the venue for this year’s SUB concert. The event will feature B.o.B. and Dzeko and Torres. Wilson. see B.o.B. PAGE 3 Reading SMC excels in for Life math competition

students over the course donates By TABITHA RICKETTS of a weekend with prob- News Writer lems involving mathemati- cal models of real-world books Math students from Saint phenomenon. Mary’s College competed “Every year [the teams are Photo courtesy of Gwen O’Brien By CATHERINE OWERS in the 2013 internation- given] two problems, the sort From left to right: Coach Steven Broad, senior Olivia McIntee, and senior News Writer al competition known as of problems experts might Samantha Brady smile after placing in the competition’s top 15th percentile. the Mathematical Contest work on for years,” Broad Reading for Life, the largest in Modeling (MCM) host- said. “The goal of the week- diversion program for juvenile ed by the Consortium end is to try to make some offenders in St. Joseph County, for Mathematics and its significant step toward solv- will celebrate World Book Day Applications (COMAP). ing the problem at a very on Tuesday by donating books In a competition of nearly high level.” to youth at the Juvenile Justice seven thousand teams, se- The teams choose one Center (JJC). niors Samantha Brady and problem and spend four days A diversion program is a Olivia McIntee placed in compiling a report of over 20 form of sentencing designed to the top 15th percentile and pages on the mathematical enable offenders of law to avoid earned a position among model they devised, Broad criminal charges by complet- the Meritorious Winners. said. At the end of the com- ing various requirements, The two students were one petition, the teams submit such as education, restitution of three teams sent by Saint their work to be judged. Photo courtesy of Gwen O’Brien or completion of community Mary’s, marking the first “The thing that’s really Samantha McIntee and Samantha Brady celebrate their performance service hours. time in the College’s history great about it is [that] it’s all in the Mathematical Contest in Modeling. Dr. Alesha Seroczynski, the where more than two teams their [own] work, “ Broad program’s director, said pro- competed. said, “Once the competition The other two Saint Mary’s level, Broad said. gram leaders chose to distrib- Steven Broad, assistant starts, I’m completely out of teams involved in the com- “Being successful at some- ute John Green’s “Looking for professor of mathematics, the picture. I can get them petition received recognition thing as extraordinarily dif- Alaska” because they felt it was coached the teams at Saint prepped and ready to go, but as Successful Participants, ficult as this shows that they Mary’s. He said the COMAP once the competition starts, a highly gratifying accom- see READING PAGE 5 competition challenges I’m not involved at all.” plishment for work at this see MATH PAGE 6

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B.o.B. through the fall semester, he seats surrounding the floor. said. Kinasz said SUB released Since tickets do not provide an Continued from page 1 Students prepare a survey to the student body assigned seat, students may experience which required with about six artists as poten- choose to move about their sec- lots of additional planning.” tial headliners for the show, and tions, he said. SUB first had to set a date suitable to B.o.B. came out as the winner. Tickets are available for pur- for the MCAT the schedules of the Compton staff, “We made it one of [our] chase up until the show in the Kinasz said. They also had to meet mains goals from the start of LaFortune Box Office between By HENRY GENS physics test this week, I’ll push with production officials and con- the year to listen to the student 9:30 a.m. and midnight. Kinasz News Writer it off a little bit” Sullivan said. sider additional requirements, like body and bring in an artists that said students may also obtain “It’s a lot of time management.” light and sound equipment, needed they wanted to see perform,” he their tickets at Antostal events Notre Dame pre-med stu- A prominent factor in her for a larger venue, he said. said. during the week or from tick- dents face a notoriously dif- decision to take the MCAT in “It is a larger overall pro- Kinasz said the negotiation et sales in the dorms by SUB ficult schedule with academic May rather than this Saturday duction to match the larger representatives. and extracurricular activi- is the annual benefit her fam- venue,” he said. “[It] requires “Those who go Compton’s doors open at 7:30 ties, a stressful balancing act University-wide effort to make will remember it p.m, and the concert begins which reaches new heights “I really started the show a success.” at 8:30 p.m. with the opener when it comes time to take the hardcore The committee also met with forever and those Dzeko & Torres, a Canadian DJ Medical College Admissions NDSP, the fire department, ush- who miss it will duo. Test (MCAT). studying after ers and medical staff in order regret it for even “This concert is going to be a Junior biology and theology finals fall to ensure the location change longer.” fun, high energy, exciting con- major Antoinette Pusateri said semester and would be a success, he said. The cert,” Kinasz said. “If you›re she will be one of the pre-med then really every committee also considered hir- Danny Kinasz the type of person who likes to students taking the test this ing additional support staff in- S.U.B. concert committee have a good time and likes mu- upcoming Saturday. Although day since then, cluding more ushers, first aid member sic, you can›t find a better show she has faced a busy schedule with a few days workers and security, he said. than this.” because of the additional task off.” “Compton does not have process involved speaking with These two performers know of studying for the MCAT this Antoinette Pusateri all the resources that we were B.o.B.’s agent at the Creative how to put on a great show and semester, Pusateri said there junior used to having in Stepan so we Artists Agency (CAA) in order to keep the crowd entertained, he are some positive results stem- needed to ensure that we were finalize a contract for the show. said. Kinasz said SUB believes ming from the experience of able to obtain all those in order Besides verifying his avail- this show in Compton will start studying for the MCAT. ily hosts in Chicago in remem- to make the show and its set up ability for the scheduled date an “exciting new tradition of a “If anything, what I would brance of her brother, Declan possible,” Kinasz said. of the performance, negotia- bigger, better and more mem- take away from the whole pre- Sullivan, she said. A larger venue also meant the tions on contractual issues and orable show for the student med, studying-for-the-MCAT “The benefit is actually this need for increased publicity. logistical questions were also body.” experience would be the art of weekend so there’s no way I Kinasz said there was an em- considered. “I can guarantee that this prioritizing, of time manage- could have physically taken phasis on getting the word out “It took a couple of weeks of show will be unlike any that ment,” Pusateri said. “It’s defi- the MCAT,” Sullivan said. to more students since more negotiation and lots of commu- any current Notre Dame stu- nitely been a learning curve, “Especially in the last three tickets were available. nication to successfully work dent has witnessed on campus but that’s kind of the college weeks, I’ve been doing so “To make this show a success out the contract,” he said. while they have been here,” experience for everybody.” much logistical work for it that we want the support of the stu- As of now, Kinasz said about Kinasz said. “Those who go will Pusateri said she set up a it’s been hard to study.” dent body which has been gen- 2,000 tickets have been sold remember it forever and those study schedule specifically for Other pre-med students erating greater interest than in and they are hoping to have who miss it will regret for even the MCAT, and made sure she have decided to forego sit- years past,” he said. at least 3,500 attendees. He longer.” stuck to it. ting the MCAT during the As for picking the performing also said two sets of tickets are “I really started hardcore school year in favor of taking artist for the concert, that deci- available, one which provides Contact Carolyn Hutyra at studying after finals fall se- it during the summer. Chantal sion reached back to midway floor access and a second for [email protected] mester and then really every Berry, a junior anthropology day since then, with a few days and preprofessional major, is Paid Advertisement off,” Pusateri said. “[I’ve been one student who chose this studying] at least a couple less traditional path, instead hours a day,” Pusateri said. opting to take the MCAT in Despite stress associ- August. ated with studying for the “What I found with my MCAT, Pusateri said she feels friends that were either tak- prepared for the exam on ing the MCAT this weekend Saturday. or in May was that it’s been a “First and foremost, I don’t very stressful semester,” Berry think anywhere else prepares said. “I didn’t really want to us better than Notre Dame,” have that stress, I wanted to Pusateri said. “I went through get the most out of my college the notecards and notes that experience in terms of the ac- our professor had us make for ademics and I wanted the sole organic chemistry and basi- focus to be the academics.” cally, out of all the cards and Taking the test later means notes I had, I only needed a Berry will not receive her fourth of that for studying.” scores in time for the upcom- Junior biology and peace ing admissions cycle, but she studies major Gwyneth said she already decided on Sullivan is electing to take the taking a gap year after finish- MCAT in late May, outside of ing her studies at Notre Dame. the confines of the semester, “I think the decision to take but within the upcoming ad- a gap year was partially the missions cycle. Though her MCAT reason but also just test date is further away, she because I wanted that time said she still has tried to con- off before once again getting tinue her preparation, which right back into academics and started is January. medical school,” Berry said. “Ideally, I’m doing two hours of study a night, but realistical- Contact Henry Gens at ly if I have a huge exam, like my [email protected]

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By REBECCA O’NEIL “It helps collaborate local col- munity outreach program, News Writer leges with the community. We rec- which is good for us to see.” ognize those with difference needs Ashley Hall, hall director The Saint Mary’s College in the community,” Kloski said. of Holy Cross Hall, said the Alumnae Association has paired The two students will intern dorm supported the organi- up with Hannah and Friends to at Hannah and Friends again zation throughout the year put on a Community Carnival this upcoming summer and in- by offering transportation for the people of Michiana this tend to attend the Community to its resident-volunteers. Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. Saint Carnival this weekend. “This partnership is near and Mary’s alumnae, Holy Cross “Hannah and Friends is a neighbor- dear to the Holy Cross Hall Hall, students from Notre Dame hood for adults with different abil- community and we strive to and local businesses have worked ities,” Kloski said. “This Saturday find any way possible to con- together to foster support for the is for the entire community.” nect our residents with the special needs community and its Kloski, who has also worked residents and families who allies. at Family Fest, a similar event are associated with Hannah According to an Alumnae hosted by the nonprofit organiza- and Friends,” she said. Association flier, the Community tion during the summer, said the Holy Cross Hall typically Carnival will feature games, mini Community Carnival is an event hosts one on campus event SAMANTHA COUGHLIN | The Observer clinics and free food, with all pro- that began this year. and participates in anoth- opportunity to bring Holy Community,” Hall said. “It ceeds going to Hannah’s House “It’s good that SMC is get- er off-campus event each Cross residents to their site also allows our residents to and Special Olympics. ting involved, but especial- year, Hall said. Last semes- and volunteer. give back to such a special Sophomores Emily Hazen and ly the alums. I guess they ter, “Winter Wonderlan.” “Overall, this program is organization.” Christen Kloski, who interned at were the ones that contact- was the event they chose to a safe and fun event for spe- Hannah and Friends last summer, ed Hannah and Friends,” host..This year, Hall said the cial needs children and their Contact Rebecca O’Neil at continue to visit the site regularly. Kloski said. “It’s a com- Carnival seemed like a good families in the Michiana [email protected]

Reading experience to give a young theory.” applications of being virtu- Seroczynski said the groups Continued from page 1 person a book and have them Leaders place participants ous, which, of course, involves in the detention program have look at you with these wide, in groups of no more than five emotions, ethical decision- been very successful in the a relatable story that would almost tear-filled eyes, and tell people and assign two mentors making, being courageous, past year. easily generate discussion. you this the first time someone to each group, Seroczynski and having self-control.” “We’ve had excellent atten- “It’s a really serious coming- has ever given them a book to said. The group meets in the Caroline Kelleher, a pro- dance and no behavior prob- of-age story, something we keep, ” she said. “It’s a power- community twice a week for gram student mentor, said she lems,” she said. “They actively knew would really resonate ful moment.” 10 weeks. has volunteered with the pro- read and participate in groups, with these youth,” Seroczynski Participants in the program “Together, they choose from gram for two years and is in and we’ve had some wonderful said. are often first-time offenders several different genre options her third mentoring group this experiences with those boys.” Seroczynski said many of and learn virtue theory while consistent with their read- semester. Many participants in the de- the youth at the center do not reading, Seroczynski said. ing ability,” Seroczynski said. “One of the reasons I love have their own personal li- “We operate from a perspec- “They choose one or more Reading for Life is the involve- braries, so she likes that each tive of virtue ethics,” she said. books to read together and ment with the South Bend participant will receive his or “We use the stories to get stu- they spend the week learning, commutity,” Kelleher said. “One of the reasons her own copy of the book. dents to talk about personal discussing and journaling on “It’s a rewarding experience I love Reading “It’s a really deeply moving life applications of virtue virtue theory and personal-life to work with high-schoolers for Life is the and watch them change over involvement with Paid Advertisement the course of our nine-week session.” the South Bend The books are vehicles for community.” discussions about life and is- Caroline Kelleher sues the kids face, Kelleher student mentor said. “The students I have worked with have started the pro- gram guarded and unwilling tention program enjoy realis- to share their thoughts, but by tic stories, Seroczynski said. the end bond with each other “We find that our boys in and develop aspirations for detention pick true stories or their futures,” she said novels that could be true, like Each group must also per- Holocaust novels, biographies, form community service to- and biographical fiction.” gether. The service typically Seroczynski said 99 percent relates to one of the books the of participants in the program group has read, Seroczynski have not been prosecuted for said. re-offense. “A group that might read “We want to dissolve the la- ‘The Boy in the Striped ja- bel they have been given by jamass or ‘The Book Thief,’ becoming a juvenile delin- they would probably go to quent,” she said. “We don’t the Jewish Federation of St. want them to believe that just Joseps Valley and do commu- because they have walked nity service there,” she said. through those doors at the JJC Seroczynski said, “Last sum- at one time that that’s where mer the program expanded they’re going to spend the rest from only serving people in of their life.” the diversion program to also Seroczynski said the servino boys in the detention Reading For Life program facility. She said a lack of fund- aims to maintain participants’ ing prevented the program hope for the future from extending to girls in the “We want them to imagine a detention facility different kind of possible self,” “The effect is actually stron- she said. “Just because they ger for boys than for girls committed one crime doesn’t in the diversion program,” mean that’s who they are or Seroczynski said. “Based on that’s they’re going to be doing that, when I was approached for the rest of their life.” by the director for the JJC to take it into detention, we chose Contact Catherine Owers at to work with boys.” [email protected] 6 The observer | wednesday, april 24, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com NEWS

Math Continued from page 1 GAIN index finds new home at ND spent that weekend doing By CAROLINA WILSON developing countries.” adapting to a warmer world,” University will help each other to grow. good work, and walked away News Writer Daboub said he believes the mission Hersch said. “We are thrilled “I will be responsible for bringing from it without anything to of the ND-GAIN endeavor will be to about our new partnership with student and faculty research to bear on complain about,” he said. The GAIN Index, a project of help vulnerable people globally. Notre Dame and it’s ability to the ND-GAIN Index—to help build “They did well.” the Global Adaptation Institute “In a fast changing world, where and improve it—and for bringing the Preparation for the com- (GAIN), annually ranks coun- urbanization, economic growth, popu- Index to bear on activities at Notre petition involves partici- tries on their vulnerability to lation shifts and the effects of climate “The ND-GAIN Dame,” she said. “I hope to use ND- pating in a one credit “boot climate change and ability to change are creating additional chal- index will become GAIN to increase the profile and social camp” class that meets in adapt to natural disasters that lenges for people, Notre Dame is po- relevance of our University’s world- the spring semester before climate change may cause. The sitioning itself in the global state as a the preferred class research on climate change.” the competition in February, GAIN Index will make its new major playing in saving lives and im- tool for decision The University will also use ND- Broad said. The class fo- home at Notre Dame becoming proving livelihoods,” he said. makers in the GAIN to advance and apply knowl- cuses on different types of ND-GAIN. According to a recent press private, public, edge for the better of humanity and mathematical modeling and Juan Jose Daboub, GAIN’s release, the GAIN Index was nature, she said. various mathematical strat- founding CEO and current chair formerly under the direction and civil society “Notre Dame, and the egies for approaching these of the World Economic Forum’s of the Washington, D.C.-based sectors.” Environmental Change Initiative models. Council on Climate Change, said nonprofit Global Adaptation (ECI,) are committed to pursuing Juan Jose Daboub This year, for the first time, ND-GAIN will become an inter- Institute. The program’s prima- teaching and research that makes the GAIN’s founding CEO the class was open to stu- national necessity. ry founding sponsor was NGP world a better place for diverse people dents who did not compete “The ND-GAIN index will be- Energy Capital Management. and places,” Hellmann said. “ND- in COMAP. Broad said he come the preferred tool for deci- Ken Hersch, chairman of the GAIN gives us a new platform for hopes to expand the class to sion makers in the private, public, Global Adaptation Institute and help us take GAIN to the next translation and outreach that makes satisfy requirements within and civil society sectors,” he said. NGP’s CEO and founder, stressed level.” our research relevant to countries the math major and attract “The index helps decision makers GAIN’s importance in a press Notre Dame Professor Jessica around the world.” more students to take the prioritize investments in water, release. Hellmann, leading climate expert class as well as to partici- food, energy, infrastructure and “GAIN highlights those coun- and director of the Climate Adaption Contact Carolina Wilson at pate in the competition. coastal protection, especially in tries that urgently need help Program, believes GAIN and the [email protected] “There isn’t any rea- son why it has to be [just math majors],” he said. “In fact there are a lot of cases Abortion doctor faces death penalty where it might be valuable to have people who major in the sciences.” Associated Press prosecutors that those three or breathe. Defense lawyer Jack life. McIntee is a dual-degree babies were viable, born alive McMahon argued that each tes- “She wasn’t treated any dif- PHILADELPHIA— A judge and then killed. Much of the tified to seeing only one move- ferently than any of the other tossed three of eight murder evidence during the five-week ment or breath. thousands of other people who “Sometimes having charges Tuesday in the high- prosecution case has come “These are not the move- went through there,” McMahon ideas about things profile trial of an abortion doc- from the recollections of former ments of a live child,” McMahon argued Tuesday, in a preview of that aren’t just tor accused of killing babies staff members, though their said. “There is not one piece — his likely closing arguments. math can be really prosecutors say were born alive testimony was bolstered by not one — of objective, scien- Prosecutors might concede at a clinic they dubbed “a house graphic photographs of some of tific evidence that anyone was that point themselves at clos- helpful.” of horrors.” the aborted babies. born alive.” ings, and argue that patients Olivia McIntee Dr. Kermit Gosnell, 72, still Prosecutors argued that the The judge also upheld mur- were routinely exposed to un- participant faces the death penalty if babies were viable and that der charges in a patient’s over- sanitary, intentionally reckless convicted on four remaining Gosnell and his staff cut the dose death. Gosnell is charged conditions at the clinic. Former counts of first-degree murder backs of their necks to kill them. with third-degree murder in staffers have testified that pa- engineering student, study- involving babies he’s accused of “Why would you cut a baby the 2009 death of 41-year-old tients received heavy sedatives ing math at Saint Mary’s killing with scissors after they in the back of the neck unless Karnamaya Mongar, a recent and painkillers from untrained and mechanical engineer- were born alive. you were killing it?” Assistant refugee to the U.S. who died af- workers while Gosnell was ing at Notre Dame. Broad Judge Jeffrey Minehart did District Attorney Ed Cameron ter an abortion at his Women’s offsite, and were then left in said he thinks her engineer- not explain why he dismissed asked. Medical Society. waiting rooms for hours, often ing major at Notre Dame the three murder counts but The defense questioned tes- McMahon argued that third- unattended, before Gosnell helped considerably in the apparently felt he had not timony from staffers who said degree requires malice, or arrived for the late-night competition. heard sufficient evidence from they had seen babies move, cry “conscious disregard” for her surgeries. “Sometimes having ideas about things that aren’t just Paid Advertisement math can be really helpful,” he said. “Having a range of different kinds of students could be very beneficial, but they need to have a very strong background in math.” One of the problems from this year demonstrates the varied nature of the models, he said. It involved deter- mining the optimal shape of a brownie pan for even heat distribution, which is not a math-specific model. Broad said he was nervous going into this year’s com- petition because the teams had so little time to prepare, with the competition falling barely three weeks into the spring semester. “It’s really cool to watch students take their own knowledge and do some- thing they didn’t think they could do with it,” Broad said.

Contact Tabitha Ricketts at [email protected] Paid Advertisement 8 The observer | wednesday, april 24, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com Inside Column A summer blessing Strange beauty in the warmth of summer? year, with all the varied and chal- Carter Boyd Seeing the barren trees, the snow lenging experiences, I am thankful to God, Country, Notre Dame covered limbs, lets us realize that we have the amazing opportunity to be ways are all a work in progress. We all need at Notre Dame. “What good is the warmth of sum- cultivating, we need time to grow As I look back over my incredible mer, without the cold of winter to and we need time to heal. The winter freshman year, I can understand Lily Kang give it sweetness,” was well put by does just that, as it gives us time to what Steinbeck meant. I think he is Photographer John Steinbeck in “Travels with take a different look at our lives and really asking how can we appreci- Charley: In Search of America.” The maybe see ourselves in a way we have ate the warmth and love of life if we “Americans are kinda strange…” This winter has definitely made known its not seen before. The sweetness of do not respect how blessed we are to phrase entered my mind on my first day presence to all inhabitants of Notre the winter helps give us that burst of have it? As we all travel in life, it is of school in the United States, and echoed Dame. Walking past the lakes, we energy we need to put a spring into important to not take our situations throughout the following years. all saw the half-frozen waters with our steps and embrace the warmth of for granted. Just maybe we need to Americans are such strict rule follow- the geese and ducks, as our winged summer. check out the ducks on the lake, see ers. I witnessed this once sitting on the friends tried to figure out the lay of Oh yes, the summertime has defi- how the flowers are blooming near sidelines of a high school dodgeball game. the land. They moved about, making nitely always been a welcomed time the dome or notice if the trees are To me, it was goofy, a little violent and very do with the changes in nature. They of the year for me. I, though, think I greening. And while you are at it, American. It struck me that my classmates seemed to have some since of peace will approach it much more different- look at your neighbor, see how he or followed the rules of the game so strictly. and tranquility, with trust that this ly this year. Reflecting on Steinbeck’s she is doing and encourage them to Even when no one noticed that a person will all pass and the waters will be quote has given me a fresh outlook on share the sweetness of winter and the had been hit and he could have kept play- full and fresh again. my upcoming summer adventures. warmth of the summer. ing, he voluntarily gave himself up and left We have all made adjustments for I will try not to take the time for As the semester ends, I pray that the game. I was deeply impressed by how the harsh, cold winter we have expe- granted and really try to feel the true all of us will experience the warmth much people honored the rules even when rienced. I, as a freshman Domer from warmth of the summer, the summer of the summer and the blessings of they were not seen. It was a little strange the south, had a winter unlike any of God’s warmth and love. God. I look forward to experiencing to me because I was raised in an environ- other. Different, yes; good, yes; tir- I know that many of us have many the next few cold winters and warm- ment where rules are, unfortunately, usu- ing, yes; frustrating, yes; and fun, of opportunities this summer to spend ing summers with the Notre Dame ally taken for granted. course, yes. the summer of God’s warmth. The family in the years to come. Our God American honesty is another “strange” Yet, it has been really cold, so why students of Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s loves us all. thing that truly humbles me. Some rules does Steinbeck insist that the cold of and Holy Cross have amazing oppor- seem to go without saying. In high school, winter gives summer its sweetness? tunities to travel, volunteer, conduct we were assigned a take-home exam from Well, maybe he was referring more research, participate in camps, in- Carter Boyd is a freshman studying our chemistry teacher. I assumed it was to the no-pain, no-gain attitude. Or ternships and the list goes on and on. science-business. He can be reached at just like homework assignment and asked maybe if you do not know the dark The options are endless and some- [email protected] my friends if they would like to work to- you cannot appreciate the light. So, if times it is hard to choose what to do. The views expressed in this column are gether. However, they hesitated. At first I the trees were green all the time, how I guess these are good problems to those of the author and not necessarily those thought it was kind of strange, but when would we be able to recognize their have, though. Just like my freshman of The Observer. I realized the reasons for their reluctance I was left ashamed. Even though our teacher never mentioned that collabora- tion with others was not allowed, my fel- low classmates seem to be very vigilant 40 years and counting about not violating the honor code. It was another important lesson I learned about education, work-life balance and recall the experiences of Notre Dame the unwritten rules in America. Officers of the Shades of Ebony Club women in leadership. We ended the women first hand. Forty years has Another incident occurred at a depart- Raising Voices week with a small yet deeply mov- not been a very long time. Often we ment store. There were pillows of prices ing prayer service in Ryan Chapel to do not get the opportunity to discuss ranging from $9.99 to $40. I was debat- Great things occurred during the honor and remember the women in what it means to be a woman, or even ing which one to buy and the sales clerk week of April 8. There is nothing our lives. The speakers taught us how a Notre Dame woman (or a Notre informed me that the $40 pillow would like tapping into something poten- we can all grow through the example Dame male). The discussions that oc- go on sale in two days. I thanked her for tially great; the event, 40 Years and of strong women of faith, and find the curred over the three days during the letting me know and explained to her that Counting, did just that. However, it strength that God instills within us. 40 Years and Counting allowed many it would not be convenient for me to come was just a tap. We could not have been more proud to express their opinions as well as back to the store again. To my great sur- Last week the student organization of this event and the amounts of sup- share their struggles and triumphs. prise, she winked and said, “I will give you Shades of Ebony invited students, port we, Shades of Ebony, received In just 40 years, Notre Dame women the discount now, just don’t tell anyone.” faculty, staff and residents of South in executing this idea. The amount are racially, ethnically, religiously I was dumbfounded by what she offered Bend to celebrate 40 years of co- of support could also be due to the and regionally diverse. Their sur- to do. Since when did Americans start education at the University of Notre fact that, throughout this year, not roundings have definitely influenced overlooking the rules? A rule that might Dame. Shades members and other much had been done to acknowl- them and there is no doubt they have increase the revenues of a store is one that students enjoyed spending the first edge this milestone. Overall not greatly influenced the Notre Dame other people do not need to be reminded day reflecting on the women’s call to many students, including us, knew community. However, we now see to follow. This woman’s actions were service with a trip to St. Margaret’s what life was like for the first class that we are not quite where we should strange, but truly nice and deeply appreci- House, an organization that seeks to of women. We didn’t know that rec- be. ated. Rules are admittedly respected in improve the lives of women and chil- tors like Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand The event 40 Years and Counting the United States, but they are also situ- dren in South Bend. On Tuesday, with fought hard to gain women access to was a time to celebrate, to reflect, and ational and flexible — when the violation the help of many sponsors, around 70 the pools in the Rockne Building. We to look toward the future. If you are of rules is harmless and intended well. students, faculty, directors and other didn’t know that many did not feel interested in being involved, please Americans still kind of strange. They guests met to discuss the experiences that sense of dorm-life community. contact [email protected]. Please look sometimes seem dogmatic with obey- of Notre Dame women over the past We did not know that often many did forward to this event next year! ing the rules, yet they contradict them- 40 years and what that experience not feel comfortable in their classes, selves in a proper manner. This is why I means for Notre Dame women today in which they were the minority. have fallen in love with this country. In and in the future. We heard from Creating this event, members of our The officers of the Shades of Ebony Club Chinese, the translation of America liter- panelists Lindsay Brown ’13, Mrs. club did not know what kind of im- can be contacted at [email protected] ally means “beautiful country.” It’s indubi- Iris Outlaw and Kathleen Cesanski- pact this week would have on those The views expressed in this column are tably a beautiful country. Thank you for all Ferrand and discussed topics such as around us and on ourselves. those of the author and not necessarily those the things you’ve taught me, ‘Merica. the intersectionality of identity, girl’s This was a unique opportunity to of The Observer.

Contact Lily Kang at [email protected] The views expressed in the Inside Submit a Letter to the Editor | Email [email protected] Column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer. 9 Who is Kermit Gosnell?

abortions but also had extreme means weeks pregnant; it also claimed the remained open for more than 20 years Shaaya Ellis of ensuring “fetal demise.” According Pennsylvania Department of Health with all these deplorable acts going Reason Will Prevail to the grand jury report, Gosnell did not act when they became aware on. would perform snippings, which is of Gosnell’s involvement in the death Likewise, those who support abor- “Who is Kermit Gosnell?” is the cutting the spinal cord, to ensure that of Karnamaya Mongar. After the tion would have us believe that it is question all Americans should be the baby was fully aborted. Due to the death of their daughter due to the a woman’s right to choose and they asking themselves. Kermit Gosnell dilapidated conditions of the clinic, botched abortion, the family brought chose to get abortions at this clinic. is an abortion doctor with practices accurate records were never kept but a wrongful death suit against Gosnell. Whilst this argument has some merit in Wilmington, Del.; Philadelphia; it is estimated that Gosnell and his The civil suit is unfortunately still and is somewhat credible, one has to and Baton Rogue, La. Kermit Gosnell staff killed hundred of babies. While pending. consider what that choice results in. is currently on trial for first-degree he murdered hundreds of babies with The harsh truth about what trans- That choice led to the murder of inno- murder, third-degree murder, illegal the “snipping” technique, he is only pired in Gosnell’s “House of Horror” cent babies. abortions and medical malpractice on trial for eight murder charges. On over the past 20 years is that it all Kermit Gosnell made a living off and a litany of other charges related April 23, 2012, according to the New could have been avoided. We have preying on the weak and vulnerable. to his disgraceful clinic. York Times, a Philadelphia judge to ask ourselves at what point per- Mr. Gosnell adamantly believes his Aptly named the “House of Horror,” granted motions of acquittal for three sonal responsibility becomes a factor conduct was correct and that his Kermit Gosnell’s abortion clinic is of the charges of murder. No reason in this equation. State officials and practice was providing a viable ser- now closed. In the span of 20 years, was given. health inspectors should not feel like vice to Philadelphia. Mr. Gosnell takes Gosnell performed gruesome and Kermit Gosnell is used to being they are infringing on a woman’s pride in his heinous acts and justifies ghastly abortions inside his clinic charged for his heinous acts. Several right to choose by simple checking if his actions by saying that none of the with no regard for the unborn. His reports have shown that state offi- the facilities in which abortions are aborted fetuses were viable. His bla- abortion clinic in Philadelphia is cials in Pennsylvania, New York and conducted meet proper public health tant disregard for human life should accused of murdering babies af- Delaware have failed to visit or in- standards. Interestingly enough, see him imprisoned with no parole. ter induced labor. According to spect Gosnell’s practices as far back Gosnell’s clinic was not exposed All life is sacred in nature and all life Philadelphia District Attorney Seth as 1993. The states of Pennsylvania because of poorly-performed abor- is precious to God. Williams, “the baby had been born on and New York disciplined Gosnell’s tions and the murder of babies, but a cold steel table and abruptly mur- practice of medicine. The grand jury by the members the DEA and FBI dered by taking scissors to the neck, report noted that the medical ex- about illegally prescribing Xanax Shaaya Ellis is a sophomore political severing the spinal cord.” Simply put, aminer of Delaware County alerted and Oxytocin. The politics of abor- science major with a classics minor. He Kermit Gosnell performed infanticide the Pennsylvania Department of tion create atrocities like this where can be contacted at [email protected] with no remorse. Health that Gosnell had performed babies are murdered and women die The views expressed in this column are In his clinic Kermit Gosnell and an illegal abortion on 14-year-old as a result. Under no circumstance those of the author and not necessarily several of his staff not only performed Karnamaya Mongar who was 30 should Gosnell’s House of Horror have those of The Observer.

letter to the editor Shame on the Leprechaun Legion

How dare they. That was the first thing I thought neutralize this threat to our God-given right to control us like the student body not showing up. when I saw the new ticket policy instituted by this a six-inch piece of wood that allows us to see the That makes a lot of sense, right? Again we need to slimy student organization that is just a figure- backs of golden helmets — forget the game, I want collude on this — classic prisoner’s dilemma — we head to one of the athletic department’s cronies. to be so close to the field to really feel a part of all need to abstain from buying football tickets to Changing the ticket student ticket policy is an the game at the expense of actually being able to really tell these people that if we can’t have an as- affront to the institution that is Notre Dame foot- see it. If we are going to have to deal with this new signed seat that three other people are standing in ball. The slippery slope of an identity crisis con- student section, lets do it in a Notre Dame way — when we get to the Stadium, then we simply won’t tinues, and it leads all students to question what’s uniquely and more pretentiously. The solution to come to the games. I can’t even tell my inebriated next. Perhaps a night game? Encouraging fans to all of our problems is so simple — if OPEC can do peers who are standing in my seat to move any- stand? Supposedly they are even giving time to it, we can too. Why doesn’t everyone collude and more. How dare they take away that quintessential the idea to a video board that is bigger than the walk to Gate E at exactly 2:46.54 before every game game day experience from me; I know I am not the average TV in dorm rooms? Playing music by the day. Not only will this create such a dangerous only one who savors this experience. “Prince of Darkness,” instead of letting the band atmosphere for everyone in the vicinity of Gate What have they ever done for us other than mess play their usual four songs (my personal favorite, E, but it will also bring everyone together in the everything up? Free T-shirts for the Kentucky “Rolling in the Deep,” has to get the fellas pumped spirit of community — chaos and community de- game? Last time I checked, our school colors on third down). Actually winning instead of just rived from a need for tradition and over-thinking; were blue and gold; this group doesn’t even know talking about returning to glory? Preposterous, sounds like the Notre Dame spirit if you ask me. what our school colors are! Handing out food be- the athletic department needs to reign in every- Maybe we as students should take it a step fore games of less attended sports? We are true thing about the football program right now but the even further. Lets all show up wearing Temple fans and don’t need any motivation to show up Legion remains the problem. Next thing we know a Red at the first home game — this will show that to women’s volleyball against teams like Eastern huge Irish flag could be on top of the student sec- Leprechaun Legion they can’t change the spirit of Kentucky. tion, obscuring 20 seconds of the band’s halftime Notre Dame without our approval (I still can’t be- The Leprechaun Legion has stepped too far on performance. Most relevant to the average stu- lieve their logo is on this year’s Shirt, such a pure this one. How dare they try to make Notre Dame dent is the terrible direction that the Leprechaun student organization has striven to separate itself Stadium a better place to watch a game with an Legion is under. The leaders who walk across cam- from the evil empire of the athletic department by intimidating atmosphere. Shame on them. pus need to realize that the Leprechaun Legion is making money for student organizations by sell- a plague on this campus and that striving to emu- ing shirts for said Athletic Association’s events, late the decibel level that originates from other genius, although I’m surprised the Legion didn’t Jack Trunzo student sections is offensive to the Notre Dame push for it to be purple). Or how about even a junior tradition. step further — lets boycott football. Nothing tells Conway Hall, London The proletariat needs to mobilize if we are to this overreaching “student group” that they can’t April 23

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By MADDIE DALY can be made in the dining hall — use shred- Blueberry Brie Grilled Cheese less unattractive to eat. Use whole wheat Scene Editor ded mozzarella cheese instead of fresh and This sandwich will transport you to “un bread and spread olive oil on the outside of downgrade to regular sliced bread and you petit café” in Paris with its Brie cheese and each slice. Start with the tomato — make In my spare time, after checking Facebook still have a pretty good imitation of the real deliciously gourmet look. For this recipe, sure they’re thinly sliced — then stack the and Twitter, my go-to time-wasting website thing! you’ll need two slices of Italian bread, a avocado, sprinkle the bleu cheese, add some is Pinterest, the virtual board full of fash- handful of fresh blueberries, two slices of slices of hard-boiled egg, stack the bacon ion, humor and food. However, whenever Avocado Spinach Grilled Cheese Brie cheese and a snippet of fresh basil. and top it with the grilled chicken. Carefully I am browsing pins on an empty stomach I A close second, this sandwich is almost Arrange the ingredients on your bread, add transport your sandwich to a grill and cook immediately regret it because of all the de- as delicious as the caprese. I enjoy it best on a dash of cinnamon sugar and grill until the about four minutes per side to make sure it licious recipes the site has to offer. My fa- a pretzel roll, but any kind of bread works. cheese is melted. Although delicious any gets heated all the way through. Make sure vorite foods to re-pin are the various types Once again, brush the bread with olive oil. time of the day, this would be perfect for a you have a large stack of napkins because of gourmet grilled cheese, made with all Place two slices of provolone cheese on the fancy Sunday brunch. this is sure to be messy. different types of bread, cheese, meats and bread, followed by a sliced-up half avocado vegetables. These sandwiches are actually and a handful of fresh spinach. Grill your BLT Grilled Cheese Strawberry Grilled Cheese works of art, and I am constantly trying (and sandwich until the cheese melts and the This is a great combination of two classic Maybe it’s a stretch to call this one a grilled usually failing) to replicate them. Despite spinach starts to wilt and serve with a side favorites. It works best with a heartier, thick cheese, but there’s technically cheese on it the failures, I am still determined to master of guacamole using the other half of your bread and is best with both cheddar cheese and you grill it, so I think it fits the defini- the gourmet grilled cheese, and I’m going to avocado. slices and swiss. Cook three to four slices of tion. Sourdough works best for this sand- share my favorite combinations to show ev- bacon, arrange them on top of the bread and wich, so spread butter on the outside of each eryone what they are missing out on. Fried Chicken and Waffle Grilled cheese and top it off with two slices of fresh slice. Next, spread a thin layer of strawberry Cheese tomato (even better if they’re heirloom to- preserves on one slice. Now you spread a Caprese Grilled Cheese Alright, as a vegetarian I am not adver- matoes straight out of the garden). Lather cream cheese mixture on top — mix room- Being a vegetarian, caprese is my abso- tising this one myself, but I’ve heard from a your bread with butter and grill until the temperature cream cheese in a bowl with lute favorite kind of sandwich (if you haven’t friend that it is heavenly, although it is a bit cheese melts. Add some sides of grilled zuc- orange zest and honey, it should be spread- tried Au Bon Pain’s version, walk to the li- more complicated to make. First of all you’re chini and corn on the cob and you have the able. Spread a good amount of your mixture brary now, it’s worth the six flex points). It going to need to whip up some waffle bat- perfect summer picnic. on top of the strawberry preserves. Next is even better as a steaming, melty grilled ter and prepare two square waffles to use comes the fresh strawberries — prepare Panini; here’s how to make it: as “bread.” Next you’ll need about a cup of Cobb Grilled Cheese them by cutting them up into thin slices. If Brush olive oil on both sides of two medi- fried chicken, it’s up to you whether you are This one is for the more advanced grilled you’re feeling up to it, it will taste even bet- um-thick slices of ciabatta bread. Use fresh brave and/or Southern enough to make that cheese connoisseur because of the amount ter if you soak the strawberries in balsamic mozzarella and add two slices to your bread, yourself. On the waffle, stack the fried chick- of ingredients and prep involved. Just like vinaigrette first, but it will still taste delicious place two slices of tomato on top and slather en, a couple of slices of American cheese and a Cobb salad, this sandwich is stuffed with with plain old strawberries. Stack as many the other slice of bread with pesto. Use a a drizzle of melted butter and honey. Grill bleu cheese, tomato, hard-boiled egg, ba- on top of the cream cheese as you can and Panini grill or just a stovetop grill and cook time is a bit longer for this sandwich, so leave con, avocado and grilled chicken. How does grill until warm. Sprinkle powdered sug- until the cheese melts and the bread is gold- it on there for about eight minutes, four on this all fit on a sandwich, you might be won- ar on top and voila! You have a breakfast en brown. If you’re feeling fancy, add a cup each side. The cheese should melt but make dering? Well it’s going to be a bit messy to masterpiece. of tomato soup to dip it in. sure to not burn the waffles. eat, so if you’re planning this for a first date *Note: A modified version of the caprese you might want to choose something a bit Contact Maddie Daly at [email protected]

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By NICOLE MICHELS salt and pepper, to taste Assistant Managing Editor Directions: 1. In a large saucepan, boil 1/2 cup Cereal. Fried eggs. Food from a box, with directions. Until I interned in of water and add green beans. Cover Washington, D.C. last summer, my cooking repertoire consisted entirely and cook for 10-15 minutes or until of dishes I did not need to actually cook. My family always ate fabulously beans are crisp-tender. Drain into cooked meals created by my mom, which made learning to cook for myself a colander, rinse beans under cold seem quite daunting. So, I didn’t. water and set aside (if using frozen Matters were complicated by my preference for relatively healthy meals, beans, cook according to package which were notoriously more difficult to make and more costly. After eat- directions.) ing depressing, pre-made microwave meals, fried eggs and cereal during 2. In a medium skillet, cook bacon my first week in D.C., I decided to spend my Saturday morning scouring the until crisp. Drain bacon on paper Photos courtesy of daringgourmet.com internet for recipes that would meet three criteria: healthy, relatively easy towels, then crumble pieces and set aside. to make, with common ingredients between them. 3. Add shallots to bacon drippings then I may have set off the fire alarm four times, dumped six burned creations raise heat to medium-high and cook until tender. Turn heat to low then into the trash and ordered food several times, but at the end of my summer stir in the mustard, salt and pepper. Add green beans and toss until evenly I was able to walk away with a list of delicious recipes I could confidently coated. craft. 4. Serve in a platter sprinkled with crumbled bacon. Two weeks after I returned home to Chicago, I made my two favorite meals for my dinner with my family. Though cooking for five is much more ardu- Garlic Shrimp with Noodles – four servings ous than cooking for one, I laid a well-executed dinner out on the table. And Ingredients: even though our familiarity with my mom’s cooking means collectively we 1 tablespoon vegetable oil can be culinary snobs, my family heaped praises upon me. 3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped And I don’t think they were kidding. Maybe. Regardless, take heart, wan- 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined nabe-chefs. Even the most inept among you will be able to struggle through 2/3 cup shredded carrot these recipes. 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped salt and pepper to taste Green Beans with Mustard, Directions: Shallots, Bacon 1. In a wok or medium sized skillet, heat oil to medium-high heat. Ingredients: 2. Add garlic and stir-fry for one minute then add shrimp and stir-fry for 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed another minute. … or one 16-ounce package frozen 3. Add shredded carrot and stir-fry for two to three minutes or until 2 slices lean bacon shrimp is pink and cooked through. ¼ shallots, sliced or ¼ cup sliced 4. Stir in cilantro, add salt and pepper to taste and then serve over cooked green onions noodles (optional). 2 teaspoons brown or grainy mustard Contact Nicole Michels at [email protected]

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Sports Authority NBA Nothing beats a Cleveland gives Brown the ‘mock’ draft green light for second time

With the first pick of the 2013 Associated Press Isaac Lorton NFL draft, the Kansas City Sports Writer Chiefs reselect Vince Young CLEVELAND — Mike Brown from the University of Texas and the Cavaliers are getting Draft week is my favorite and then the Tennessee Titans back together. week of the year. and Philadelphia Eagles. Brown, who led the Cavs to It is like Christmas morning Young was so good he had two the playoffs in all five seasons he for me when Roger Goodell Pro Days at Texas: one in 2006 coached them from 2005-10, has stands up on that podium and and one in 2013. agreed in principle to a contract announces the draft picks. to return as their coach for a sec- The best part of draft week 2. Jacksonville Jaguars ond time, a person with knowl- is the uncertainty of it. No one This is a tricky one. I think edge of the situation told The will know if a pick is good un- the Jaguars will actually trade Associated Press on Tuesday. til three, five, maybe even 10 this pick to the Jets for Tim Brown hasn’t yet signed his years down the road, and the Tebow and 5,000 Jets fans. It new deal, but has agreed to take enormous hype created about is a win-win for everyone. The the job, according to the per- this uncertainty is just so ex- Jets can draft one of the many son who spoke on condition of citing. When millions of dol- NFL-ready quarterbacks in the anonymity because negotiations AP lars are on the line, I’m saying draft and disgruntled Jets fans were ongoing. Brown’s hiring Former Lakers coach Mike Brown calls a play in a 88-87 loss to the to myself, “Give him a 100-plus can go to a place where they could be announced as early as Chicago Bulls at Staples Center on December 25, 2011. million dollar contract based don’t have to share a stadium. Wednesday. on one year of his college ca- The Jaguars will get the QB of The sides are working through reached out to a few other high- defense - with him so he’s handed reer.” In my mind, marquee their dreams and have a fan the length of the deal and other profile coaches, including Phil his team back to the same coach college players deserve that. It base of at least 5,000 people. matters, but Brown’s back with Jackson. But Jackson had no in- he fired three years ago. is their payment for not being the team he guided to its greatest terest and the search quickly ze- Brown’s return to Cleveland paid in college. They played 3. Oakland Raiders successes. roed in on Brown, who was the isn’t really all that surprising. hard, proved themselves and I am 90 percent sure the “I’m happy for him,” said only candidate to be interviewed. The Cavs wanted a success- put their bodies on the line Oakland Raiders will take Miami’s LeBron James, who The Cavs knew they had to act ful, defensive-minded coach and for four (sometimes three, Usain Bolt with the third pick played in Cleveland under quickly to snare Brown before they had their greatest success in but usually one or two) years. of the draft. The Raiders love Brown. “Very happy for him. I they were in competition with five seasons under Brown, who And what did they get out of speed and finding talent where think he’s a really good coach, other teams to sign him. Phoenix was certainly helped by hav- it? A college education. Who no one else sees it. He may not very defensive-minded coach. reportedly reached out to Brown ing James on his teams. But he uses that anyway? Then if they be able to catch, but we will It’ll be good for those young guys about their vacancy in recent has made the playoffs in all six want, they can retire nicely on see. No one else has this pro- that they have.” days, and other teams were ex- seasons as an NBA head coach, the guaranteed money from jection, but don’t be surprised Brown went 272-138 and went pected to contact the 43-year-old. and shown the ability to develop their contract without ever when Bolt’s name is called. to the playoffs every season with And now that Brown is back in younger players during his first taking a snap. the Cavs, teaming with James Cleveland, it remains to be seen stint with Cleveland. Do I feel bad for the super- 4. Philadelphia Eagles on a run to the NBA Finals in what impact that could have on The Cavs won at least 45 games star junior who returns for The No. 4 pick will be 2007. He was fired by owner James one day returning to the each season during Brown’s ten- his senior year and has a less- Michael Jordan. When the Dan Gilbert after the Cavs lost Cavs. He can opt out of his con- ure and went 66-16 in 2008-09 than-stellar year and his draft Eagles predicted themselves to Boston in the 2010 Eastern tract with Miami next summer, when he was named NBA Coach stock drops? No. His junior to be the “Dream Team” of Conference semifinals, shortly and there has long been specu- of the Year. year must have been a fluke. the NFL, they were a couple of before James decided he was lation about him coming back His teams in Cleveland always He should have entered the years early. They had to wait leaving Cleveland as a free agent. home to play in Northeast Ohio. played solid defense, ranking draft when his stock was the for Jordan to announce his Brown spent one full season Last week, James positively among the top in most catego- highest and collected his mon- retirement from owning the with the Lakers, but was fired by touted Brown’s possible return to ries. James has credited Brown ey. Clearly his college educa- Bobcats and his wish to play Los Angeles five games into this Cleveland. with making him a better de- tion didn’t help him. in the NFL. He has already season. Beyond his stellar record and fensive player and getting him I just love predicting what played baseball and basket- The Cavs have been without postseason triumphs, Brown to understand the importance is going to happen and see- ball, he is a proven winner a coach since firing Byron Scott also helped build a winning foun- of defending the basket. Brown, ing who goes where. Like and he was part of the original last week following his third dation with the Cavs. It certainly though, was criticized for a stag- the “experts” Mel Kiper, Kirk “Dream Team.” There is only straight losing season. helped that James was around, nant offense that too often re- Herbstreit, Todd McShay and an upside in drafting Jordan. One of the main factors in but Brown instilled a winning at- lied simply on James’ marvelous Adam Schefter, I have spent Brown’s decision to come back titude and defense-wins belief in athletic skills, especially late in the past three months look- 5. Detroit Lions to Cleveland was that he had al- his players. games. ing over every factor, and The fifth pick of the draft ready planned to move his family Scott was fired last week after Brown was fired by Gilbert af- I mean every factor, which will be Herschel Walker. back to the area, long before Scott three seasons following a 24-win ter the Cavs were beaten in the could make or break a pick in Walker is a freak athlete. Even was fired. Brown is also close season and with one year left on 2010 playoffs by Boston. James the NFL. I do this because in at 51, he is still more beastly friends with Cavaliers general his contract. Scott was strapped was accused of quitting on the five years, I want to look back than most people in the NFL. manager Chris Grant. with a young, inexperienced team during that series and there and be able to tell everyone I After his 13-year career in the Brown met with Gilbert and squad but owner Dan Gilbert was tension in the final weeks was right. I want to be able to NFL, he decided he would be- Grant on Sunday in Detroit and didn’t think the Cavs made ad- between the league MVP and his say to someone, “Remember come an MMA fighter. After negotiations intensified. Gilbert equate progress - especially on coach. when I picked him and you beating up everyone he pos- didn’t?” And with his head sibly could, he made a state- held extremely low, like Eeyore ment saying he could still The Observer accepts classifieds every business day from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Notre Dame office, wearing one of Flavor Flav’s compete in the NFL. Detroit 024 South Dining Hall. 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Notre Dame has “1901” factor, crunched the numbers, many resources in place to assist you. by Phoenix “The Ghost Inside” consulted my ouija board, for- Contact Isaac Lorton at ilor- If you or someone you love needs con- by Broken Bells tune teller and therapist, and [email protected] fidential support or assistance, please “Can We Get Much Higher” have come up with my top-five The views expressed in this call Ann Whitall at 1-0084 or Karen by Kanye West “Just What I Am” picks. Sports Authority are those of Kennedy at 1-5550. For more infor- Kid Cudi feat. King Chip the author and not necessarily mation, visit ND’s website at: http:// “Trouble on My Mind” 1. Kansas City Chiefs those of the Observer [email protected] by Pusha T feat. Tyler, the Creator Sports ndsmcobserver.com | wednesday, april 24, 2013 | The Observer 13

nd softball | nd 6, uconn 0; nd 11, uconn 1 (5) Irish sweep Huskies in doubleheader

By MEGAN FINNERAN National Collegiate Player of Sports Writer the Week on Tuesday. The afternoon took a Notre Dame (35-10, 15-1 slow start until a double Big East) returned home by junior infielder Chloe Tuesday for a doubleheader Saganowich in the bottom sweep over Connecticut (22- of the fourth gave the Irish 22, 6-10) in Melissa Cook a 3-0 lead by sending home Stadium. The squad earned junior outfielder Lauren two wins — 6-0 in game Stuhr, sophomore catcher one and 11-1 in five innings Cassidy Whidden and fresh- in game two — extending man pinch runner Carly its winning streak to nine Piccinich. games. The second win Winter rode the momen- marked Deanna Gumpf’s tum of the runs, quickly 500th career win as Irish ending the top of the fifth head coach. with two strikeouts and an GRANT TOBIN | The Observer Junior pitcher Laura Winter easy groundout. Irish sophomore second baseman Jenna Simon makes a throw during Notre Dame’s doubleheader victo- ries over Rutgers on April 14 at Melissa Cook Stadium. led the squad on the mound Senior catcher Amy Buntin in game one, only allowing then rose to the occasion for third and advancing to third score Buntin, stretching the “Our hitters one through two hits against the Huskies the Irish, hitting a double herself on the throw. Winter lead to 5-0. The Irish added nine executed at the plate in six innings. Winter was to send sophomore infield- followed with an RBI of her another run in the inning for when we needed it and our named the USA Softball er Jenna Simon home from own on a sacrifice fly to the final margin. pitchers found a way to get outs and keep us in the ball Paid Advertisement game,” Buntin said. Winter closed out the top of the sixth in less than three minutes with three straight outs. Freshman pitcher Allie Rhodes ended the game on the mound for the Irish with one strikeout in a perfect seventh inning. In game two, the Huskies took an early 1-0 lead when freshman third baseman Lexi Gifford was singled home after two walks. Notre Dame went scoreless in the bottom of the first and sec- ond before taking off in the third. A Buntin single sent soph- omore center fielder Emilee Koerner home to tie the game at one. Winter stepped up to the plate next with another single, advancing to second on the throw and sending Buntin and Simon home to end the inning with a 3-1 lead. The Irish scored eight more runs in the bot- tom of the fourth, overcom- ing a 20-minute rain delay to widen the gap. Buntin fin- ished the game with three RBI, two runs scored and a home run. “The two games against UConn gave us a lot of confi- dence in our game going into this weekend for DePaul,” Buntin said. The Irish next face DePaul in a three-game series on Saturday and Sunday in Chicago.

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nd women’s golf Irish secure conference title after strong rally

By GREG HADLEY the road ahead, which starts Sports Writer with May’s NCAA regionals. “We had a list of goals com- Down seven shots to ing into the season,” Holt Louisville after Sunday’s first said. “Winning the confer- round of the Big East cham- ence was one of our main pionship at Reunion Resort goals. The next big one is ad- and Golf Club in Orlando, vancing to the NCAA finals. Fla., the Irish faced the pos- We definitely should be in sibility of a disappointing the regionals, based on our tournament finish after a ranking, so we’re excited to strong regular season. see where we go and [want However, the team me- to] try to get in the top eight.” thodically rallied back to The Irish will next compete take the conference title and at the NCAA regionals, which set a Big East championship will take place from May 9-11. record for total team score at If the squad advances, it will a six-under-par 861. compete in the NCAA finals, With the win, the Irish which will be held in Athens, claim their fifth conference Ga., beginning May 22. championship in program KEVIN SONG | The Observer history and third under Contact Greg Hadley at Irish freshman Talia Campbell takes a swing on the fairway at the Mary Fossum Invitational on Sept. 15, coach Susan Holt. Notre [email protected] 2012. Notre Dame took third at the Invitational. Dame finished 14 strokes ahead of the second place Paid Advertisement Cardinals and more than 40 shots better than third place St. John’s, which shot a total of 904. Holt said she was espe- cially proud of how her team did not let the champion- ship competition disrupt its focus. “I’m proud of how well the team responded to the first round,” Holt said. “They played great, stayed focused and didn’t get wrapped up in trying to beat the competition.” The Irish got stronger as the tournament progressed, posting their best score of the year, 282, in Tuesday’s fi- nal round. Holt credited her golfers’ determination and poise for Notre Dame’s performance. Leading the charge for the Irish were freshmen Lindsey Weaver and Talia Campbell, who each ended the tourna- ment at six-under-par and were declared individual co-champions. Their final scores of 210 strokes also broke the Big East champi- onship individual record by three shots. Not far behind was sopho- more Ashley Armstrong, who bounced back from a five- over-par first round to shoot two-under in her final round, vaulting her from 13th to fifth. Junior Kristina Nhim and sophomore Kelli Oride also had strong tournaments, as they finished tied for eight and 14th, respectively. “Lindsey and Talia played great, but it was a team ef- fort,” Holt said. “Everyone did a great job of playing the golf course, which was giving up low scores. I didn’t have to talk to them about their play going into final round. We only talked after the first round to regroup a bit and stay focused.” Although Holt said she en- joyed the victory, she said she is already focusing on Sports ndsmcobserver.com | wednesday, april 24, 2013 | The Observer 15

baseball | Toledo 15, ND 3 Rockets frustrate Irish pitchers in loss

By VICKY JACOBSEN of the fifth inning. The Rockets Sports Writer (15-24, 6-9 MAC) put the Irish away for good with six runs in Toledo senior center fielder the sixth and two more in the Ben Hammer responded to the seventh. Irish pitching staff as if he were “We just weren’t very good,” in batting practice Tuesday, as Aoki said of his team’s perfor- he knocked in two home runs mance. “I think our pitching and five RBI on four hits to lead just put us too far behind the the Rockets to a 15-3 win over eight-ball, and it’s difficult to the Irish at Scott Park in Toledo, play offense that way.” Ohio. One of the bright spots in “Obviously, Hammer was the Notre Dame box score was hitting the ball pretty darn sophomore left fielder Connor good off us today,” Irish coach Biggio, who had three hits but Mik Aoki said. “When you’re never crossed the plate. Junior not pitching that well, I think first baseman Trey Mancini anyone can do some damage had two RBI on two hits and against you.” scored Notre Dame’s other run

The Irish pitching battery himself. ALLY DURRAGH | The Observer struggled all afternoon, as The game was originally Irish junior right-hander Sean Fitzgerald prepares for a pitch during Notre Dame’s 5-1 win over Quinni- sophomore right-hander Matt scheduled to be played at Notre piac on April 21. Ternowchek started the game Dame, but an unpromising and lasted just one inning. forecast for Tuesday afternoon the type of play that lead to its did for the first 20 games of the said, adding that the Irish lost Ternowchek gave up three runs in South Bend convinced the six-game losing streak earlier season.” their 2011 home finale to the on two hits, one of which was teams to move the contest to this month. The Irish will return to Frank Spartans by a score of 20-3. Hammer’s first home run of Toledo. “I don’t think overall we’ve Eck Stadium tomorrow, and “We’ll have to play well to come the game. After allowing two The loss is a disappointing played particularly well since freshman right-hander Zac out with a good result.” more runs in the third inning, development for the Irish, who maybe the Kent State game al- Kutsulis will take the mound Notre Dame and Michigan freshman right-hander Nick were hoping to build on the most a month ago,” Aoki said. against No. 23 Michigan State State will meet tonight at 5:35 McCarty had the Irish (22-16, three-game win streak that be- “We’ve had some bright spots (22-11, 5-4 Big Ten). p.m. at Frank Eck Stadium. 4-8 Big East) back on track for gan with a sweep of Quinnipiac and some good moments here “Certainly, [Michigan State] a bit, but he allowed Hammer’s over the weekend. Instead, and there, but we haven’t con- handled us pretty easily in Contact Vicky Jacobsen at second home run in the bottom Notre Dame slipped back into sistently played as well as we the last two seasons,” Aoki [email protected]

smc tennis Saint Mary’s sets sights on conference tournament

By SAMANTHA ZUBA conference tournament. continue to play better doubles Calvin has struggled this absolutely nothing for granted,” Sports Writer Coming off a 6-3 victory over and figure out how to win the season, but took a positive Campbell said. non-conference North Central, close singles matches.” turn on March 8, edging No. 25 Last season, Calvin finished Two more conference matches the Belles will try to keep rolling Saint Mary’s has just two reg- Davenport, 5-4. The Knights’ fourth in the MIAA with a 5-3 means two more chances for the with the same focused mindset ular season matches left, one at No. 3 through 6 singles secured conference record to snag the Belles to make a statement and in a conference match against Calvin (5-12, 3-4) on Wednesday victories, as did No. 3 doubles. final spot in the MIAA tourna- secure a place in the MIAA’s top Calvin. and one at Kalamazoo (10-7, 5-1) Campbell said he was cautious- ment. The Knights have not four. If Saint Mary’s (10-6, 4-2 “No changes right now,” Belles on Saturday. For the eighth sea- ly confident heading into the performed as well in confer- MIAA) ends the season in the coach Dale Campbell said. son in a row, the Belles have won match against a struggling team. ence this season, but Calvin has top four, it is headed to the MIAA “Just to improve every day and at least 10 matches. “Confident, but takingwon three straight conference matches. The most recent win Paid Advertisement came Monday against Trine, when the Knights triumphed 6-3. Campbell insisted the Belles could not take the matches against Calvin lightly. “We have lost to Calvin a lot over the years, but have won recently,” Campbell said. “They are a very formidable opponent.” The Knights defeated Olivet, 8-1, on Friday. The Belles also secured one of their largest mar- gins of victory against Olivet, which ended its season win- less. Saint Mary’s defeated the Comets, 9-0, on April 4. Regardless of what happened throughout the rest of the sea- son, Campbell said the only fo- cus should be on the upcoming match and trying to win. “Bottom line, we want to get the victory, but we have to fo- cus on the ball and one shot at a time,” Campbell said. Saint Mary’s will travel to Calvin on Wednesday for match- es beginning at 4 p.m.

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Bookstore Continued from page 20 who took over the paint in the second half. Scoring most of their points inside, Stewart and Swanagan seemed to be difficult matchups at times. In fact, Swanagan told two-sport star and #Team43 coach sophomore Pat Connaughton, ‘I’m about to go to work, take notes,’ be- fore backing his man down for a bucket. #Team43, however, put up a tough fight, only trailing by three at the end of the first half. Despite their ef- forts, D.G.P proved to be too much to handle, as its sec- ond half surge gave the team the lead. Late in the game, #Team43 tried to battle back, making shots and preventing inside passes. But the shooting of second year law student Bryan Pasciak, a former bas- ketball player at Division II Ferris State, sealed the vic- tory for G.D.P.

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No. 11 Uncle Drew def. No. 6 Burn Dogs With strong gusts of wind and rain that gradually picked up as the game pro- gressed, the matchup be- tween No. 11 Uncle Drew SARAH O’CONNOR | The Observer and No. 6 Burn Dogs was A member of team Real Decent (dark shirt) plays defense and tries to intercept a pass from a member of team Swag (white shirt) in the 2012 determined by the quality Bookstore Basketball Sweet Sixteen. of both teams’ defense, and Uncle Drew ultimately made consisted of Mazza, fresh- in the frontcourt, Williams def. No. 10 The Show someone like Cooley.” enough stops to take the 21- man Brian Spahn, graduate said feeding the ball down The rain was pouring Though Cooley got off to 19 victory. student Ryan Richter, se- low was his team’s goal for down, and so were No.7 a slow start on the offensive The game was close nior Conner Wright and sec- the game. Former Team 13’s interior end, he affected the game on throughout its duration, as ond year law student Henry “[We focused on] empha- shots, as former Irish bas- the defensive end with eight neither squad led by more Ciocca, just getting to the sizing the post game,” he ketball player senior Jack blocked shots, which forced than three points. The Sweet 16 this year was not said. “We are lucky to have Cooley helped the team The Show to hesitate before night’s main matchup came enough. two very talented forwards scrape out a 21-18 victory driving into the lane. in the paint between Uncle “I’m not impressed [with in Mike Broghammer and over No. 10 The Show in a “No one even attempt- Drew third year law student our run],” Mazza said. “We Erik Van Eperen.” very physical game. ed to shoot inside against Kevin Brooks and Burn Dogs should’ve gone further.” Though Team 3 main- Former Team 13, which [Cooley],” Vanderschans freshman Patrick Mazza, With this victory, Uncle tained a consistent lead, consisted of Cooley, juniors said. “If we keep playing who led his team with eight Drew moves into the Elite Glory Days, made up of MBA Chris Vanderschans, Andrew zone with him in the middle points. The pair clashed on Eight, where it will play students Drew Bedward, Sauerwein and Paul Frierott like that, we’ll be in good each possession, fighting for Team 3 tonight at 6 p.m. Tony Niemeier, Chris and senior Tim Whelan, at- shape.” every rebound and trying to Caverly, Brian Martin and tempted to feed Cooley the In addition to his interior stop the other from getting No. 3 Team 3 def. No. 14 John Baranowski, played ball from the get-go and use defense, Cooley also scored an easy shot. Glory Days hard until the 21st point, the bruising center to exploit eight points in the second Uncle Drew senior Ryan Playing through a steady tallying three late scores The Show’s relative lack of half, finishing eight-of-11 Murphy said those exchang- rain that never let up, No. 3 and putting up a strong de- size. from the field and adding es echoed his team’s strong Team 3, formerly known as fensive front to cut their fi- The Show, an all-soph- two free throws to end with defensive performance the Concrete Mixers, nev- nal margin of defeat to only omore team comprised of a total of 10 points. It wasn’t throughout the rainy game. er relented in its Sweet 16 three points. Nate Burggraf, Matt Hegarty, all a one-man show, though, “Defense is key anytime, matchup, as it defeated re- “[I was impressed with] Kurt Wemhoener, Ryan as Frierott also pitched in especially when you strug- silient No. 14 Glory Days, our defense,” Bedward said. Prom, and Brett Dolan, held seven points of his own. gle on offense to get buckets 21-18. “They had really big guys, its own defensively against “It helps when you have a because your hands are wet Behind a strong nine- and we had to collapse and Cooley in the first half, as first team all-Big East play- and it’s hard to shoot,” he point performance from for- double team them, so we Cooley made only one of his er,” Prom said. “[Former said. mer Irish basketball player, fought hard though we were first four shots. Team 13] has a lot of other Football assistant strength senior Mike Broghammer, overmatched.” Players on both teams good players, but he’s defi- and conditioning coach Team 3 held the lead for the Led by its formidable agreed the rainy conditions nitely the reason it won.” David Grimes scored a majority of the game, quick- frontcourt, Team 3 will meet had a negative effect on the Former Team 13 will play game-high nine points for ly recovering from a brief Uncle Drew today at 6 p.m. play, as there were several Romeo Medical Clinic to- Uncle Drew, utilizing a com- deficit at the start of the in the Elite Eight. occasions when the ball night at 5 p.m. bination of long-range jump- second half. The squad con- slipped out of players’ hands ers and circus-shot layups. sisted of Keough residents Contact Mary Green at as they went up for shots. No. 1 Sophomores at Murphy, Brooks, sophomore Broghammer, seniors Joe [email protected]. “We’re an outside shoot- Holy Cross def. No. 16 Tyrell Atkins and senior Eric Williams, Matt Kilgannon, ing team, which makes it The Big Mirks Roth contributed to Uncle Erik VanEperen and James By A.J. GODEAUX tough,” Prom said. “Since The No. 1 vs. No. 16 match- Drew’s winning effort as McClay and junior Mark Sports Writer it’s wet, you can’t get up off up was an all-Holy Cross well. Coyne. the ground like if it were For the Burn Dogs, which With a pair of tall players No. 7 Former Team 13 dry, which hurts against see BOOKSTORE PAGE 17 Sports ndsmcobserver.com | wednesday, april 24, 2013 | The Observer 17

Sophomores at Holy Cross seniors Adam Arsenault Bookstore will play Onions!!! tonight and Lavarr Barnett fought Continued from page 16 at 7 p.m. with their taller opponents for every loose ball. In the consists of four sopho- Contact A.J. Godeaux at end, however, the height more members of the Holy [email protected] mismatch was too much to Cross basketball team – overcome for The Drones, as Darrell McIntyre, Alajowon By CASEY KARNES it fell by four. Edwards, Zoe Bauer, George Sports Writer “They hit the boards Stainko – and Notre Dame hard,” Mackowiak said. Sports Properties employee No. 2 Romeo Medical “They had size on us, and Beau Bauer. Clinic def. No. 15 The just were able to make more Another member of the Drones plays. [Still] it was a blast, Holy Cross basketball team, No. 15 The Drones came and I had a lot of fun.” senior Mike Vander Ploeg, up just short in their upset With the game tied at 16, led The Big Mirks, scoring bid against No. 2 Romeo Romeo Medical Clinic went the bulk of his team’s points. Medical Clinic, falling 21-17 on a 5-1 run behind Romeo Sophomores at Holy Cross after it led for much of the and Sonsalla, who had seven raced out to an 11-4 half- game. and six points, respectively. time lead, taking advantage Romeo Medical Clinic That run provided the win- KIRBY MCKENNA | The Observer of The Big Mirks turnovers came into the game looking ning margin for Romeo Players vie for the ball during last year’s Bookstore Basketball Cham- to score easy transition to use their height advantage Medical Clinic, but the vic- pionship. Team Hoops We Did It Again won the game pictured above. baskets. After Vander Ploeg and tenacious defense. The tors said they weren’t satis- scored the first three buck- team of juniors Tom Hickey, fied with just moving onto was not able to keep up with Carr’s stellar shooting and ets of the second half and Dom Romeo, Jack Gardner, the Elite Eight. its younger counterpart. strong team defense, which narrowed the gap to four Tyler Sonsalla, and Kevin “[This isn’t] a team, it’s a Charlie Keller’s captain, Fr. allowed them to score tran- points, Sophomores at Holy Timperman said its take family,” Romeo said. “We’re Pete McCormick, C.S.C., was sition baskets. Carr led the Cross stepped back on the pride in the fundamentals. going to keep playing to- unable to attend the game, way with seven points in gas pedal, outscoring The “When we can, we like to gether and keep winning.” leaving the team with only the game, while Brenner Big Mirks 10-2 to close out run and push the ball, but Romeo Medical Clinic will five players. RD.NC.JR.KG. and Lichon each scored the game. also play hard half-court face Former Team 13 tonight TP., composed of senior two for Charlie Keller. Each Bauer and Edwards car- defense,” Gardner said. at 5 p.m. Ryan Dunbar, junior Nate member of RD.NC.JR.KG.TP. ried the scoring load for the “Teams try to play zone on Carr, junior Jeremy Riche, scored at least two points in Sophomores of Holy Cross. us … so we just try to move No. 5 RD.NC.JR.KG. freshman Travis Pate and the winning effort. Bauer was seemingly unaf- the ball quickly and get it TP. def. No.12 Charlie sophomore Kevin Gates, “I’ve been playing for 14 fected by the torrential rain, inside.” Keller credited its success to its years, and these guys were using his midrange jumper The Drones had other No. 5 RD.NC.JR.KG.TP. team chemistry. just amazing,” Delorenzo to finish with six points. plans, however, coming used a fast-paced offense “We have a lot of chemis- said of RD.NC.JR.KG.TP. Edwards led his team with out in an aggressive man and balanced scoring to run try together,” Dunbar said. “They shot lights out from seven points, as he attacked defense to take advantage No. 12 Charlie Keller off the “We all lived in Keenan at outside, and were really big the basket at will. of the slippery conditions court in a 21-5 victory. some point, and have played inside. They have a shot at Vander Ploeg said his op- and heavy rain. Holy Cross Charlie Keller, made up of interhall [basketball] to- the championship.” ponent’s ability to handle sophomore Matt Mackowiak Campus Ministry Program gether. I think that helps us Dunbar said his team has the elements made the dif- led the team with 11 points, Coordinator John Paul move the ball well and cre- its eyes on the ultimate ference in the game. draining several deep shots Lichon, Center for Research ate some open looks.” prize. “We just had trouble han- in the first half to give The Computing Associate That familiarity helped “We missed it last year, so dling the ball,” Vander Ploeg Drones a 11-10 lead at the Director Paul Brenner, RD.NC.JR.KG.TP. jump out it’s championship or bust said. “It’s slick out there, break. The Drones’ other Notre Dame Vision Director to a quick 4-0 lead against [this year],” Dunbar said. and there are puddles ev- team members, Notre Dame Lenny Delorenzo, and ACE Charlie Keller, and the team erywhere, too, which made juniors Michael Bradley and program teacher Andrew never looked back. 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By MEREDITH KELLY they have a lot of confidence,” is brutal or there is lightning, we Sports Writer Sullivan said. “We need to go will play,” Sullivan said. into the games prepared to win Sullivan also said with the Despite the potential for rainy and knowing all of the pressure MIAA tournament a few weeks weather, the Belles will travel to is on Trine to continue to per- away, a win against the top- Angola, Ind., to face Trine today form well and keep their streak ranked team in the MIAA would in a doubleheader at 3:30 p.m. alive.” greatly boost the Belles’ morale. Coming off a split against Sullivan also said the Belles “We have struggled to get a Hope and six total games need to prepare for Trine’s fast win against Trine lately, so it Saturday through Monday, the pitching. Sullivan said the Belles would be a great boost of con- Belles (17-13, 7-3 MIAA) feel pre- mostly took Tuesday off but also fidence for us and another step pared to take on the Thunder took some cuts off the pitch ma- toward the conference tourna- (29-3, 12-0), the No. 1 team in chine at a higher speed to pre- ment, certainly,” Sullivan said. the MIAA, Belles coach Erin pare for the pitchers at Trine. Sullivan said this game not Sullivan said. The Belles’ pitching has been only puts the Belles up against “We are excited to keep play- top notch, as well. Junior pitcher great competition, but also pro- ing,” Sullivan said. “We are do- Callie Selner won her 10th game vides a great learning experience ing well right now and besides a of the season against Hope, for the duration of the season. little fatigue … we will be ready while Belles freshman Sarah “I think this will be a good test for four more games in the next Burke has won seven games this to see what we are doing well two days.” season. Sullivan said both are and what we may need to im- As well as being undefeated expected to play in the double- prove when we get to the tourna- in the MIAA, Trine is the de- header against Trine. ment,” she said. fending conference champion. There is a chance of showers The Belles will attempt to Regardless, Sullivan said she be- in Angola tomorrow, yet Sullivan topple Trine in a doubleheader lieves the Belles could win if they said she believes they will play at 3:30 p.m. today in Angola, Ind. perform how they did in their despite light rain. first game against Hope. “The field at Trine is dry and Contact Meredith Kelly at “Trine is playing well so tarped, so I think unless the rain [email protected] 18 The observer | wednesday, april 24, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com DAILY

Lacrosse Continued from page 20 loss [Northwestern] just suffered at the hands of an incredible Florida team, it’s always an inter- esting thing with 18-22 year olds. We certainly saw that Florida played [its] best game of the year because we’ve had an opportu- nity to scout that film and it was a very off day for Northwestern. Every team seems to have one of those days every once in a while.” Northwestern holds a 13-2 lead in the regional rivalry and will be looking for its 14th straight victory over the Irish. Notre Dame last beat the Wildcats in 2003, and most recently fell to Northwestern in the first round of last season’s NCAA tournament. Although “Fall Ball” games do not affect regular season re- cords, the Irish did defeat the Wildcats twice in exhibitions last September. Senior goalkeeper Ellie Hilling said the two exhi- GRANT TOBIN | The Observer bition victories, in addition to Irish sophomore defense Barbara Sullivan scans the field and looks to pass the ball around a Hoya defender during No. 9 Notre Dame’s 13-12 victory over then-No. 8 Georgetown on April 14 at Arlotta Stadium. Northwestern’s most recent loss, give Notre Dame confidence played complicated defensive or mentally we felt like we could or the first couple minutes or first to play a complete game against heading into today’s matchup. offensive schemes. Despite the handle their pressure and their part of the half, so it is important Northwestern. “We played them twice and unstructured format, Halfpenny game. Even though a lot has for us to start out strong,” Hilling “We’ve been focused on [be- beat them in fall ball and even said the Irish emerged from their changed since September, I defi- said. “It’s also kind of nice to ginning the game well] for the though that doesn’t really count, matchups with Northwestern in nitely think that gives our team know we do well in the second second half of the season,” it gave us some confidence in our September with the knowledge the belief that we’re on common half, just knowing if we’re down Halfpenny said. “That will to win team knowing that [the Wildcats] that they matched up well with ground with them.” a couple goals no one’s panick- and that extra fire in the belly are beatable,” she said. “They also the Wildcats. In its last two games, Notre ing because we’re used to coming was definitely missing over the did just get crushed by Florida. So “While [the exhibitions] might Dame trailed by multiple goals back.” course of last weekend. We are knowing they are beatable, it’s seem a little bit like street ball, early in the first half. According Halfpenny said the Irish have going to put a great emphasis on our stadium, we’re playing un- roll the ball out and see what hap- to Hilling, the Irish want to begin been trying to start games well getting out to a fast start.” der the lights—I think everyone’s pens, I think that our team defi- each game well, but they don’t for several weeks but noted that The Irish and Wildcats face going to be pretty excited, and it nitely walked away [from them] worry about early deficits. she felt their intensity was lack- off at 7 p.m. tonight at Arlotta would just be awesome [to win].” with some major confidence,” “The whole year we’ve kind of ing in the losses to the Orange Stadium. When the two teams met in Halfpenny said. “We know that been a second-half team, and I (12-3, 6-0) and the Huskies (13-2, September, both were missing athletically we stacked up re- think in a majority of our games 5-1) last weekend. She said Notre Contact Cory Bernard at key contributors and neither ally nicely against them, that we’ve been down in the first half Dame would be more motivated [email protected]

showed it can play any type of focus before attempting to knock go out there and take it.” The views expressed in this Opportunity game. The Irish proved they could off a team like Northwestern. It’s an column are those of the author Continued from page 20 come back from halftime deficits, age-old saying that teams do best Contact Alex Wilcox at and not necessarily those of The rallying back to win early season when their backs are back against [email protected] Observer. Soviet Union of women’s lacrosse, games against then-No. 18 Ohio the wall, and, with just two games winning national championships State and Stanford. They demon- remaining and still no conference Paid Advertisement seven of the last eight years. In the strated they could flat out domi- tournament berth locked up, Notre year the Wildcats didn’t win the nate games from the opening draw, Dame certainly has been backed championship, 2010, they nonethe- which they did in a 22-1 thrashing into a corner. less made the national champion- of Detroit and a 14-2 beat down of The Irish need to win. And they ship game, losing to Maryland by Villanova. Perhaps most impor- will. two. To the Wildcats, anything less tantly, they showed they could How confident am I? Confident than another national title is a fail- steal games from the jaws of defeat: enough that I would ask famed an- ure, and they have their sights set they survived a 12-11 scare against nouncer Al Michaels to broadcast on a three-peat. Vanderbilt, a 16-15 double overtime the game so he could deliver his fa- All the more reason why a Notre shootout against Louisville, and mous “Do you believe in miracles?” Dame upset tonight would be even a 13-12 thriller with then-No. 8 line after Notre Dame knocks off sweeter. Georgetown. the mighty Wildcats. Brooks said to his team, “If we Lately, the squad has struggled, Why am I so confident? It’s sim- played them ten times, they might losing three of its last four after ple. Northwestern is beatable, as it is win nine. But not this game. Not starting the season so well. As coming off a 22-4 loss to then-No. 3 tonight.” counterintuitive as it may seem, Florida, and the Irish need a spark. The U.S. team proved their this rough patch the Irish have hit The opportunity is there, and as coach’s words true 23 years ago, is exactly what will help them to Brooks said, “This is your time! Now and Wednesday seems to be the perfect set-up for a similar upset. In Paid Advertisement the past, Northwestern has owned Notre Dame. Last year, the Wildcats beat the Irish twice, including a victory in the opening round of the NCAA tournament to send Notre Dame home early and end coach Christine Halfpenny’s fantastic inaugural season. This season seems to have set the Irish up for a stronger postseason showing. While last season’s 8-0 start was impressive, the Irish ex- ceeded that mark when they came flying out of the gate this season, notching 10 straight wins. During this winning streak, Notre Dame DAILY ndsmcobserver.com | wednesday, april 24, 2013 | The Observer 19

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By CORY BERNARD Alex Wilcox Sports Writer Sports Writer No. 10 Notre Dame hosts No. 4 Northwestern tonight at Arlotta “Great moments are born from Stadium in a matchup of two great opportunity.” top-10 teams looking to rebound Legendary hockey coach Herb from recent losses. Brooks said this to his underdog Notre Dame (11-3, 5-3 Big United States team before taking on East) fell 11-8 to No. 5 Syracuse the Soviet Union squad in the 1980 on Friday and lost 10-7 against Winter Olympics. then-No. 19 Connecticut on As everyone knows, the U.S. Sunday. The Wildcats (13-2, 4-1 defeated the vaunted Soviets in the American Lacrosse Conference) “Miracle on Ice” and went on to win dropped a 22-4 decision to then- the gold medal. No. 3 Florida on Saturday in With the back-to-back national Gainesville, Fla. champion Northwestern Wildcats Irish coach Christine coming to town on Wednesday, the Halfpenny said the lopsided time is now for the No. 10 Irish to loss is not indicative of the create their own “Miracle on Ice” Northwestern team Notre Dame moment. will face today. No. 4 Northwestern boasts the “I look at their entire body of preeminent women’s lacrosse pro- work over the course of the sea- gram in the country. They are the son when I’m scouting an oppo- Soviet Union of women’s lacrosse, nent,” she said. “You look at that GRANT TOBIN | The Observer winning national championships Irish junior defense Molly Shawhan charges down the field with the ball during No. 9 Notre Dame’s 13-12 see LACROSSE PAGE 18 victory over then-No. 8 Georgetown on April 14. see OPPORTUNITY PAGE 18