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Volume 46, Issue 125 | fridAY, april 19, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com General admission Student football tickets will no longer specify seating; class division of sections will remain

By ANN MARIE JAKUBOWSKI assigned seats specified, so the she said. “You go to other schools News Editor seats will be offered on a first- and their students are in the sta- come, first-served basis each dium, jam-packed and rowdy at Notre Dame’s Leprechaun game. least an hour before the game. Legion announced a revamped Senior Kristen Stoutenburgh, “It creates this atmosphere ticket distribution program former vice president for the where there’s so much buzz even Wednesday, and group leaders Leprechaun Legion, said the before kickoff. And there’s this said their goal was to create a group has been researching and player and fan interaction that “mutually beneficial” situation developing this plan since last you can only get when [people] for players and students invested fall. are there early,” Stoutenburgh in the game day experience. “As the Leprechaun Legion, said. An email sent to the student we have been looking at mak- Junior Matthew Cunningham, body said the plan will make all ing the atmosphere in each of who will begin his second year student seating general admis- our athletic venues better, and as Leprechaun Legion president sion by section, still sorted by so we’ve done a lot of research next fall, said the group visited class year. Students will pur- at other schools on how they do chase ticket booklets without their game-day atmosphere,” see TICKETS PAGE 6 BRANDON KEELEAN | The Observer Kelly to unveil The Shirt Special Olympics

By CATHERINE OWERS News Writer hosts soccer tourney Closets and drawers are being thrown open today as students By CHARLIE DUCEY Michigan’s team came in sec- make room, all in anticipation News Writer ond and Notre Dame placed for the unveiling of the 2013 it- third. eration of The Shirt. In an effort to promote in- The players dedicated eight Irish coach Brian Kelly will re- tercollegiate Special Olympics, weeks to training after the veal The Shirt for the 2013 foot- Notre Dame hosted a soccer teams took shape in January, ball season at approximately tournament last Sunday in Glasnow said. He said the par- 5:45 p.m. as part of The Shirt collaboration with Western ticipation of the athletes was Unveiling Ceremony, which will Michigan University and the more important than the out- begin at 4:30 p.m. today. University of Michigan. come of the games themselves. The Shirt Committee 2013 Senior Ted Glasnow, co- Glasnow said the soccer president Dan Ogg said a big president of Special Olympics tournament, while perhaps part of the event is, alongside Notre Dame, said Special only a small start, attests to the the Blue-Gold Game, building Olympics Unified Sports com- rising involvement in Special excitement for the upcoming ALEX PARTAK | The Observer bines an approximately equal Olympics activities at the col- Brian Kelly dons The Shirt at least year’s unveiling. This year’s number of athletes with intel- lege level and the passion stu- see SHIRT PAGE 6 ceremony will take place today at 4:30 p.m. at the Notre Dame Bookstore. lectual disabilities and athletes dents bring to these activities. without intellectual disabili- “A few years back, Special ties on teams for training and Olympics International did competition. not think it was worthwhile “Unified soccer avoids what to promote the type of volun- Physicists discover supernova can sometimes be the patron- teerism they do for younger izing relationship between demographics,“ he said. “So, By HENRY GENS will announce the discovery by States, Woodrow Wilson, with volunteers without intellec- we felt the need to prove that News Writer co-authoring a paper, which will the official name UDS“ 10Wil.” tual disability and athletes college students can bring the be published in the Astrophysical Hayden said scientists esti- with intellectual disabilities,” same, if not more, passion to Even the most distant parts of Journal. mate the age of the universe is Glasnow said. “This event their service through Special the final frontier are no longer Hayden said the supernova is in the neighborhood of 13.8 bil- shows that the former is not the Olympics.” beyond the reach of Notre Dame so distant the light from the event lion years, so this discovery is only party that can bring some- Glasnow said his passion physicists with the recent discov- has taken 10 billion years to reach close to the frontier. This entity is thing to the table and high- comes from serving as a coach ery of the supernova “UDS10Wil.” Earth. classified as a typeI a supernova, lights the equality that should of Special Olympics track and Physics professor Peter “It’s at a redshift of about 1.9, a special kind of cosmological exist in society in general.” field since high school. He said Garnavich and physics graduate roughly 10 billion years old,” phenomenon that can be used to Glasnow said the tourna- events like the unified soccer student Brian Hayden worked Hayden said. “It’s taken that long measure the enormous distances ment took place Apr. 14 from tournament will galvanize col- as part of a team of research- for the light to reach us.” in space, Hayden said. 1 to 4 p.m. at Alumni Field. leges around the country to ers on the CANDELS+CLASH Garnavich said the type Ia su- The brightness of the super- There were three games, and consider adding and expand- Supernova Project to detect the pernova the two co-discovered nova can be used to determine each team played the other two ing Special Olympics programs most distant supernova yet dis- was nicknamed “SN Wilson” after teams. The team from Western covered. Garnavich and Hayden the 28th president of the United see SUPERNOVA PAGE 7 Michigan won the tournament, see OLYMPICS PAGE 3

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News ndsmcobserver.com | fridAY, april 19, 2013 | The Observer 3 Dorm builds community between hall and home

By REBECCA O’NEIL Junior Emma Derheimer, of Le Mans.” for a mother in Hannah’s Students may sometimes News Writer president of Le Mans Hall, Senior Morgan Talamantes House. Donations included act as role models for the said it was her goal for the said she serves as the basic necessities for the new- members of Hannah’s House, Le Mans Hall has found year to find a service project College’s first ministry as- born and the mother. Talamantes said. a home in the South Bend- for the women of Le Mans. sistant, a job that includes “As a social work major, “In a way, we show mothers Mishawaka community— “Every dorm on Saint working as an official liai- I believe that we’re here to that they can still fulfill their specifically, Hannah’s House. Mary’s campus is paired up son between Hannah’s House make a difference and we dreams,” she said. The College’s largest dorm with a service agency in the and the Hall. She said the have the will to impact the Derheimer said Saint has paired up with this local community,” Derheimer said. maternity home, originally South Bend-Mishawaka com- Mary’s students can help the organization, which provides “My board’s primary goal intended for unwed teenag- munity,” Derheimer said. young mothers find ways to shelter to pregnant women this year was to get more in- ers, advises residents about succeed. and new mothers. volved in the service aspect how to raise their children “We’ve shown “We also bring support and Paid Advertisement and manage money. Though show that that we care to give the women do not pay to live the community mom the feeling she is not in the home, Hannah’s House beyond our alone. We know they want expects them to work and campus that we to succeed because they live contribute to the community. do care and are there. All they need are the Talamantes said she worked resources,” Derheimer said. with the dorm’s student interested in “We can be a part of facilitat- board members to arrange a making an active ing that.” variety of opportunities for difference.” Talamantes said her work students to get involved with with Hannah’s House has Hannah’s House. Students Emma Derheimer showed her the value of the have participated in Mothers president partnership between the Support Group meetings each Le Mans Hall College and the organization. month, the Spaghetti Dinner “Working with Hannah’s fundraiser hosted by mem- “We’ve shown the communi- House has showed me the im- bers of Hannah’s House and ty beyond our campus that we portance of continuing this planning the organization’s do care and are interested in partnership. We work well to- annual Fall Festival. making an active difference.” gether,” Talamantes said. “I Talamantes said the Hall Talamantes said both the hope that once I graduate it also hosts events for the resi- Hall and the House benefit grows into something bigger dents of Hannah’s House. from working together to and blossoms.” During one such event, the help these women. Hannah’s House will cel- residents painted clothes for “It’s been great meeting ebrate its 20th anniversary their children. different mothers — and, by opening a new house May “The mothers came to of course, their babies,” 10, Talamantes said. Bishop [Saint Mary’s] to paint one- Talamantes said. “We defi- Kevin Rhoades will bless the sies and then took them nitely learn from each other. home. Students are encour- home for their children,” Getting to know them builds aged to attend. Talamantes said. students’ enthusiasm. We Derheimer said last month, can build a community with- Contact Rebecca O’Neil at the dorm held a baby shower in the Hall and the home.” [email protected]

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By PETER DURBIN for Touching Tiny Lives, which the event Saturday. longboards benefits the children of AIDS vic- Along with Welsh Family Hall, News Writer tims in Africa. the event is co-sponsored by the Welsh Family Hall is bringing a Donations can be made in either Student Union Board and the Pre- little bit of the family farm to cam- dining hall from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Vet Club, Huffman said. pus Saturday with its “Kiss a Pig” Friday, as well as online through Huffman said she hopes the fundraising event. the “Kiss a Pig” Facebook page, “Kiss a Pig” event will be success- The event will feature three Huffman said. Huffman said she ful and can be continued in future teams, and whichever team hopes the online option will en- years. raises the most money will have courage donations from alumni. a chance to kiss an actual pig Huffman said various Contact Peter Durbin at Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in front of AcoustiCafe artists will perform at [email protected] Dillon Hall. Paid Advertisement Sophomore Kelly Huffman, who coordinated the event, said it was created in an effort to develop Mini Warehouse a signature event for Welsh Family Hall. & Storage “We were trying to come up with a new signature event for Welsh Fam and a girl in our dorm mentioned this idea,” she said. We have the storage space Sophomore Ellie Tumminello, that you are looking for! who participated in a similar event in high school, proposed the idea. • 3 Properties Close to Campus The three teams participating are an Irish football team, an Irish • Access 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week hockey team and a faculty team. • No Deposit/ No Administrative Fee The football team, which will

Photo courtesy of Michael Fisher raise money for the Kelly Cares • On-Site and Electronic Security Junior Michael Fisher designs, customizes and builds longboards for Foundation, will be represent- • Secure Outside Storage Notre Dame students upon request. ed at the event by Troy Niklas, Matthias Farley, Cam McDaniel •Boxes Available for Purchase By GABRIELA YELTON way to have fun and get cre- and Andrew Hendrix. • Locks Available News Writer ative,” he said. The hockey team will raise Fisher said he enjoys sketch- money for the Wounded Warrior Longboards are an increas- ing and considers designing the Project, and Irish coach Jeff Call us today at: ingly popular means of trans- boards a great way to channel Jackson will also participate. 574-271-1105 off Douglas Road portation around campus, and his artistic ability. He makes The faculty team will feature one student has gone so far as to his boards using baltic birch finance professor Carl Ackerman, 574-272-4434 off Grape Road begin producing his own. from Menards, a local hardware psychology professor Anre Venter visit us at aaminiwarehouseandstorage.com Despite the availability of well- chain, and from wheels and and chemistry professor Xavier known brands like Penny Board, trucks, which he purchases from Creary. The team will raise money Loaded, Sector 9 and Gravity, a wholesaler. Fisher said he can junior Michael Fisher, a Keough get wheels in any color, includ- Paid Advertisement Hall resident, designs and makes ing transparent and glow-in- his own longboards. the-dark ones. Fisher said he had little experi- Fisher said he has experiment- ence with longboards before he ed a lot with the decks of his came to campus. boards. “I come from a small town “I’ve done a lot of experiment- in Wisconsin, so I hadn’t really ing with different bends in the seen longboards as a way to get board,” he said. “I still haven’t around, but coming here I really figured out how to do drop decks liked the idea,” Fisher said. yet, but I’m working on it. The Fisher said he researched artwork I usually do with sten- longboards because he was tired cils because it’s a lot easier to of walking and found bikes in- just spray paint, but I can also do convenient. He said longboards brushwork.” looked like a fun way to get to Fisher said he also adds fiber- class but seemed too expensive. glass to the bottoms of all his He then decided to make his boards and has worked on find- own and has been doing so since ing ways to make the boards last summer. lighter with different layers of Every board Fisher makes is fiberglass. customizable, Fisher said. The Because there is not enough customer decides the shape of room to make the boards in the board, the design on the bot- his dorm, Fisher said he usu- tom, the color of the grip tape ally works on them when he is and whether or not there is a de- home over breaks. He also tends sign on the grip tape. to do the paint designs at home Customers typically want the but has sometimes painted on boards for transportation rather campus. than for tricks and stunts, Fisher “I’m going to be living off cam- said. pus next year, though, so I’m “The people who ask me for looking forward to being able to boards aren’t looking to do crazy work on them here,” Fisher said. tricks or anything of the sort,” Fisher said he doesn’t plan on Fisher said. “They just want giving up on his new hobby any- something that is sturdy and will time soon. ride around well.” “I can definitely see myself Fisher usually sells his boards continuing with this,” he said. “I for between $120 and $125, de- can see myself as being that old pending on the design. guy riding around with his kids.” “I could make a larger profit if I decided to make them in bulk, Contact Gabriela Yelton at but right now they are more a [email protected] Paid Advertisement 6 The observer | fridAY, april 19, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com NEWS Saint Mary’s awards students in honor of sisters

By TABITHA RICKETTS “Olivia [Pahl] has overseen the first year student,” Wilson said. professional manner and compas- “Shelby’s creativity, energy and News Writer development, marketing, imple- “She is always willing to serve the sion for people who lack access to generosity have been incredible as- mentation and evaluation of prayer life of the community and proper healthcare. sets to the CAT program over her Seven Saint Mary’s students [S-O-S],” Adams said. “Olivia has to share her faith in ways that will “Karah’s style of nursing practice four years of involvement,” Bulosan received service awards for out- a passion for empowering wom- encourage others to live their faith is easy, comfortable, competent, said. standing community service at an en and has truly impacted not sincerely.” mature, responsible and profes- Sr. Veronique Wiedower, the awards banquet April 9. only Saint Mary’s, but the larger The recipient of the Sr. Maria sional. ... I have no doubt Karah will Saint Mary’s vice-president for Five students were recognized Michiana community.” Concepta McDermott, CSC Award continue to be a positive advocate mission, said the namesakes of the with volunteer service awards for The Sr. Olivette Whalen, CSC for Service in Education was for populations that do not have awards were leaders within the exemplary leadership and dedi- Award for General Service was Elizabeth Litke, who was recog- easy access to health care, doing so Holy Cross Congregation. cation to the community within presented to senior Haley Van Der nized for her extensive service in with a respect for human dignity “The sisters for whom the awards different concentrations. Two stu- Linden. Dr. Kurt Buhring, associate the education community at Saint and sincere compassion for each are named were leaders in the dents also received awards for their professor of religious studies, spoke Mary’s and overseas. individual for which she cares,” she Congregation at many levels,” work in the College Academy of about Van Der Linden’s extensive Mary Ann Traxler, professor and said. Wiedower said. “[W]e remember Tutoring (CAT) program. work with St. Margaret’s House, a chair of the education department Senior Kathryn Klinker received their giftedness that expressed it- Senior Olivia Pahl received the center for women in South Bend, and Karen Van Meter, professional the Outstanding Graduating CAT self through service.” Sr. Christine Healy, CSC Award for and her leadership role within specialist in the education depart- Scholar Award. Wiedower said she was proud of Service to Women. Saint Mary’s Environmental Action ment, nominated Litke. Traxler said “Katie [Klinker] has worked tire- the award winners’ efforts to make Connie Adams, director of the Coalition. Litke served as a student teacher, lessly in the CAT program since a difference in their communities. Belles Against Violence Office, said The Sr. Kathleen Anne Nelligan, weekly volunteer at the South Bend 2010 as a teacher’s assistant and “The Saint Mary’s students we she nominated Pahl for her com- CSC Award for Spiritual Service Center for the Homeless, three- afterschool tutor at Coquillard honor tonight stand on strong mitment to empowering women went to senior Cassandralee Fill. year volunteer in the CAT program Traditional School,” director of the shoulders,” Wiedower said. “I ven- and particularly for her longtime Regina Wilson, associate director and swimming lesson instruc- CAT program Jessica Bulosan said. ture to say that they are developing involvement with local nonprofit of Saint Mary’s campus ministry, tor. Additionally, Litke designed Senior Shelby Cornett was pre- strong shoulders themselves by the S-O-S. said Fill displayed leadership as a and implemented her own service sented with the Patricia Arch Green service they have undertaken to According to the S-O-S web- peer minister and through involve- project. Award. make a difference in their own time site, the group is an offshoot of the ment in faith-based programs at Senior Karah Susnak recieved Bulosan said Cornett completed and place. I am pleased and hum- Family Justice Center in South Saint Mary’s. the Sr. Olivia Marie Hutcheson, more than 600 hours in the CAT bled to call them my sister Belles of Bend, which offers services to vic- “Fill ... has served the spiritual CSC Award for Service in the Health program as a teacher’s assistant Saint Mary’s.” tims of domestic violence and sex- needs and faith life of the Saint Field. and afterschool tutor, in addition ual abuse and provides educational Mary’s community graciously and Ella Sue Harmeyer, associate pro- to participating in other service Contact Tabitha Ricketts at presentations to local schools. generously since she arrived as a fessor of nursing, said Susnak has a projects. [email protected]

activities and to show unity in increased sales this year in light ”The majority of the sales go to on,” he said. “So the designers Shirt the student body for the home of the football team’s success last the general fan base and alumni. really have to get all our feedback Continued from page 1 football game against Michigan season. So it’s just kind of trying to find and put their own twist to the on Sept. 15, 1990. “In terms of pre-sales, as of that balance between what stu- Shirt design.” football season. A statement released by The [Sunday] we had 2,025 units sold dents will like and what different After the Shirt design is chosen “It’s just an exciting thing to Shirt Project said the unveiling online through the bookstore, generations will find appealing, by the committee in late January, get the school excited for football ceremony began as a press con- compared to last year’s pre-sales as well.” Ogg said the month of Feb. is season all over again,” Ogg said. ference in 2002. The statement of 1,195,” Ogg said. “In terms of Ogg said the committee also spent getting approvals from Ogg said the Unveiling said the event has progressed alumni sales this year, we have strives to keep the Shirt design players and University officials. Ceremony will include perfor- from simply dressing manne- sold an additional 4,000 plus timeless. “The final design is complet- mances by student groups and quins in The Shirt, to having units.” “If you look back at all the ed by late February,” Ogg said. appearances by players, and will students unveil The Shirt, to now Half the profits of The Shirt shirts over the years, it’s not like “That’s when we start getting into culminate with the actual un- including key members of the sales go to The Shirt Charity it highlights anything specific the heavy marketing and plan- veiling by Kelly. Notre Dame football program. fund, which helps students pay from that year,” he said. “It’s al- ning the unveiling ceremony.” The committee would like Recent unveilings have drawn medical bills, Ogg said. He said ways a timeless shirt, no matter Ogg said working on The Shirt to see students at the unveil- upwards of 5,000 fans, according the rest of the profits are used to what the phrasing is, no matter committee requires dedication, ing ceremony, with the student to the statement. support student organizations. what the images are.” but the effort is validated by the discount, as well as fans in the The committee tries to give Ogg said every year the com- Ogg said the committee begins end result. South Bend community and visi- the unveiling ceremony as much mittee works to create a design discussing shirt designs over “It’s a lot of time, and it’s a tors who are on campus for the publicity as possible because that will please the student body, winter break, with the commit- lot of work, but it’s definitely Blue-Gold Game, Ogg said. The Shirt Project receives a alumni and all other fans. tee designers creating numerous worth it when the final project is According to The Shirt Project’s larger portion of the profit from “Although we have 10,000 stu- designs. unveiled.” website, The Shirt Project began the sales at the unveiling cer- dents who will wear the Shirt “All of us will mention what we in 1990 as a way to raise funds emony, Ogg said. He said The in the stadium, the fact [is] that liked, what we didn’t like, and Contact Catherine Owers at for the Student Union Board’s Shirt Committee is anticipating over 160,000 are sold,” he said. what we’d like to see expanded [email protected]

“We did a model that fits what’s want to be invested and yell and intentions are. they had to cut their tailgates Tickets already the Notre Dame way. cheer. … This new system allows “It’s important to note that short to get to the game.” Continued from page 1 There are some stadiums that people who want to be there to in any situation where there’s Despite any backlash from are completely general admis- get close to the game, and it gets change, you hear a lot more from the changes, Cunningham the University of Oregon, the sions, where class year doesn’t rid of the chance that they might the people who are unhappy said no logistical change to the University of Alabama and Ohio matter. We’re altering it a little be stuck in the top row.” than from those who are happy,” seating arrangements can de- State University to gauge their bit to make an improvement The Leprechaun Legion is she said. “It’s always important stroy or diminish the game-day game-day setups and observe because we didn’t see that other aware of the petition circulat- to look at the big picture. Even atmosphere. what worked well. general admission fitting with ing in protest to the changes, if there’s that loud, dissenting “What makes Notre Dame “The assigned seating system, how we are at Notre Dame.” Cunningham said, but they are opinion, there are always posi- unique is Notre Dame Stadium from what we’ve seen, is very Cunningham said fairness is “not considering revising the tive ones that just aren’t speak- and Touchdown Jesus and the rare,” Cunningham said. “One another consideration the group plans” in response to it. ing up because they don’t have a coaches and players that were part of that is the fact that these focused on in crafting the new “At Notre Dame, any change is problem with it.” here before, and that’s never go- bigger schools with 40,000 kids system. tough. When there’s a change to Bringing fans to the stadi- ing to change,” he said. “You’re just don’t have an assigned seat “One of the arguments [in the atmosphere, just like when um earlier won’t detract from never going to change the tradi- for everybody.” favor of] the old system is that we introduced the recorded mu- the other aspects of game day, tion of Notre Dame. Stoutenburgh said they didn’t the random group seating is sic last year, there will be people Cunningham said. Gates will “There are things you can do approach the research with the fair just because it’s random,” who really don’t like it,” he said. open 90 minutes before kick- that will make it better, to en- intention of making changes, but Cunningham said. “In that sys- “After time, the process kind of off, leaving time to tailgate and hance it, but no one who comes they evaluated their findings to tem, there might be people who smoothes itself out and becomes watch the players walk to the to Notre Dame wants to change see what would best meet Notre want to be at the game early, who the new norm.” stadium. anything about what Notre Dame’s needs. want to be rowdy, but the luck of Stoutenburgh said the Legion “At Notre Dame, game day is Dame football has been founded “We just wanted to observe, to the draw puts them in the top board welcomes all comments more than just the football,” he on.” see what the best practices were row. and questions to help fans un- said. “At these other schools, the and whether those things would “That’s not fair to people who derstand where the change tailgating scene was awesome, Contact Ann Marie Jabukowski work at Notre Dame,” she said. come to the games early and is coming from and what the and people didn’t seem to think at [email protected] News ndsmcobserver.com | fridAY, april 19, 2013 | The Observer 7

Supernova the universe itself,” Hayden said. the history and the age of the stars “We’re trying to determine data, Garnavich said. Continued from page 1 “Dark energy was discovered us- in the galaxy has the effect of how much of each one of those “In order to really push the ing supernovae like this.” ‘cooking’ the star that eventually parameters is pulling on the uni- edges of things, we know we its distance from Earth, which can Garnavich said a large portion of explodes as a type Ia supernova,” verse at different times,” Hayden need to be part of a fairly large then be used to judge the distance his and Hayden’s research focuses Garnavich said. “So we’re kind said. “Dark energy makes the ex- team,” Garnavich said. “We get from Earth to other objects in on determining the effects of the of using the stars that remain as pansion of the universe go faster, a fair amount of real estate to go space, Hayden said. host galaxy on type Ia supernovae. tracers of what that star that blew but matter would want to slow it through, and then we identify all “We use supernovae to tell dis- The effects are often small, but in up actually was like.” down.” the things we think might be su- tances in the universe — if you trying to produce a model for the A significant issue elucidated by The CANDELS+CLASH consor- pernovae and send them off to know how bright the supernova is expansion history of the universe using type Ia supernovae to de- tium consists of a group of astro- a single location where they get when [you] look at it, you can use using multiple supernovae, the velop an expansion history of the physicists working together on a compiled.” that to calculate the distance to errors can add up fast, Garnavich universe is the interplay between three-year-long project involving it and we can then use that value said. dark energy and matter, Hayden the Hubble Space Telescope to Contact Henry Gens at to trace the expansion history of “The amount of heavy elements, said. collect this incredibly far-reaching [email protected] U.S. attempts to label recent domestic attacks

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The word is almost a cold comfort in post-9/11 America — a way to describe the incon- ceivable, to somehow explain the twisted urge to commit mass murder. So when the bombs exploded in Boston, the word quickly became inescapable: “terrorism.” Dictionaries, and people who study the age-old activity, de- fine terrorism as the use of vio- lence and fear to pursue political goals. But that definition may have expanded to fill a vacuum as the nation waits to learn a motive in the Boston Marathon explosions that killed three peo- ple and maimed scores more. President Barack Obama chose not to use the word “ter- rorism” in his first remarks hours after Monday’s bombing. “The word has taken on a differ- ent meaning since 9/11,” Obama AP advisor David Axelrod explained A bloodied, unidentified man stands outside the bombed Alfred Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. On April 19, 1995, Timothy McVeigh detonated explosives packed into a yellow Ryder rental truck, killing 168 people in and near the federal building, and shocking the nation. on MSNBC. “I’m sure what was going of terrorism,” Winuk said student told the teacher, accord- And yet, he said: “Terrorism He was speaking of the “War through the president’s mind Wednesday, before news broke ing to him. “People can’t fathom has to have a logical purpose.” on Terror,” a phrase popular- is, we really don’t know who did of a possible suspect in the case. that somebody could do some- Part of the reason Boston feels ized by the administration of this,” Axelrod said on Tuesday “I don’t know that for me person- thing as awful as this, so they like terrorism without knowing President George W. Bush after morning. ally, political motivation is part latch onto it,” another student the motive is that bombs were 9/11. It was a war against a spe- But, in the public discussion, of the equation.” said. used, rather than the guns used cific enemy: fanatical Muslims there was already a palpable “Whoever did this, it seems Petraitis said another student in recent mass murders, like who proclaimed a strategy of hunger for the term. “All the right clear that their intention was noted that after four Americans at the movie theater in Aurora, terrorizing innocent people. words but one,” was the headline to harm, maim, kill innocent were killed at the U.S. embassy Colo., or the Sandy Hook el- There have been no proclama- of an analysis by the Defense people en masse who are go- in Benghazi, Libya, shortly be- ementary school in Newtown, tions about the Boston bombing, Media Network. “Only safe as- ing about their normal activ- fore the presidential election, Conn. no hint of why the perpetrator sumption: It was terrorism,” an- ity. To me, that’s terrorism,” the Obama administration re- “Based on the evidence at this detonated homemade devices other editorial was headlined in said Winuk, a co-founder of “My ceived heavy criticism for not point, is there any difference be- amid thousands of people. Yet the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Good Deed,” a group that has es- using the word “terrorism.” tween Sandy Hook and Boston there is a widespread feeling that Within hours of Axelrod’s re- tablished 9/11 as a national day Obama’s administration faced other than the choice of weap- it must be terrorism. marks, and with no suspects of service. similar criticism for describing on?” Sen. Claire McCaskill asked “There is a lot of confusion. or motive announced, Obama But that definition was a bit the shooting spree that killed 13 Homeland Security Secretary People are struggling with that,” said: “Any time bombs are used premature for the high school people at the Fort Hood military Janet Napolitano on Wednesday said Mary Fetchet, founding di- to target innocent civilians it is seniors in Reba Petraitis’ con- base as “workplace violence.” during a hearing. rector of Voices of September an act of terror.” temporary history class at Kent The suspect, Nidal Hasan, had “We are so quick to call Boston 11, which provides programs to In times of tension and un- Place School in Summit, N.J. exchanged emails with the terror,” McCaskill said. “Why help 9/11 families and others af- certainty, words can become Petraitis is part of the 4 Action Muslim cleric Anwar al-Awlaki, aren’t we calling the man with fected by traumatic events. malleable vessels — for cultural Initiative, which responded to who endorsed terrorism. the high-capacity assault weap- On Wednesday, Fetchet was in fears, for political agendas, for 9/11 by developing a statewide “The problem we have is that on and the high-capacity maga- Arizona to work with those af- ways to make sense of the mo- curriculum for teaching chil- the term has been so freighted zine, why aren’t we calling him a fected by the 2011 Tucson shoot- mentous and the unknown. In dren about terrorism. Her class with politics, it’s taken on a life terrorist?” ing spree, in which a gunman 2013 America, the word “terror- studies the many definitions that it probably really shouldn’t McCarthy has an answer: tried to assassinate former Rep. ism” exists at this ambiguous used by various U.S. agencies have,” said Andrew McCarthy, a “A bomb is an indiscriminate Gabrielle Giffords and killed six crossroads. And the opinions and international governments former U.S. attorney who pros- weapon.” others. you’ll find about it — this week and formed its own definition, ecuted the terrorists responsible “A bomb is not exclusively the Things like the Giffords shoot- in particular — often transcend which includes the intent to “in- for the 1993 Trade Center attack weapon of terrorists, but it’s the ing and the Newtown, Conn., mere linguistics. timidate, provoke a reaction or and is now a senior fellow at the most emphatic weapon of ter- school massacre were not ter- Obama’s conclusion about further an agenda.” National Review Foundation. rorists,” he said. “It’s the one rorist acts, Fetchet says, but the bombs and terror made per- On Wednesday, the students Without the context of Fort where there’s no doubt about it.” needs of those survivors — and fect sense to Jay Winuk, whose weighed Obama’s remarks but Hood and Benghazi, McCarthy “A place like Aurora, if you ask those who lived through the brother, a lawyer and volunteer were still not ready to call the said, how to define what hap- me, that’s terrorism,” McCarthy Boston marathon bombing — firefighter, died on September Boston attack terrorism. Yet they pened in Boston “would have continued. “But at the same are the same. No one word or la- 11, 2001 while trying to evacu- understood why so many people been a big nothing.” He agrees time, a lot of these mass shoot- bel will change that. ate the World Trade Center af- were using the word, Petraitis that the Boston attack was ter- ings have not been in the con- “People saw things they ter it was attacked by fanatical said. rorism, noting that the bombs text of something that clearly should never see in their lives,” Muslims. “When it comes to attacks like were filled with nails and ball could have been linked to the Fetchet said. “To see that and re- “Based on what we know this, American people can re- bearings to cause maximum war we’ve been in the last dozen spond to that, it affects you for a so far, I do consider it an act late to the word ‘terrorism,’” one carnage. years.” lifetime.” 8 The observer | fridAY, april 19, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com Inside Column Solidarity is all around us Fit for they attended the event, donated money or bought a Relay Editorial paper foot in LaFortune, members of our community helped support people fighting a devastating disease. adventure In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings, Americans That support for those struggling with cancer continued have turned to each other for support. Across the country, into this week. Over the past three days, members of our com- citizens stand in solidarity with the City of Boston. munity have raised money for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, Nicole McAlee In the social media realm, many people have quoted the fa- Memorial Hospital of South Bend and Pantene Beautiful News Writer mous children’s television host Mr. Rogers as they have tried Lengths through The Bald and The Beautiful. Many people to come to terms with the tragedy. He once said, “I would shaved their heads to express solidarity with patients un- see scary things in the news. My mother would say ‘Look for dergoing cancer treatment. Others donated hair and bought I got a lot of great Christmas gifts. The the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’” hair extensions representing different types of cancer. best thing, obviously, was getting to spend And so, over the past few days, individuals have turned away This week, the Core Council for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and a whole month at home with my family, from news stations that seem to endlessly replay footage of Questioning Students is hosting StaND Against Hate Week, basking in the Yuletide glow and eating the bombing and toward stories of people helping in the af- a series of events intended to foster a positive and inclusive copious amounts of sweets. But my favor- termath of the incident. atmosphere on campus — solidarity within our corner of the ite Christmas gift, as in box-under-the- Reports profiled individuals who ran toward the site of the broader human community. Christmas-tree gift, was not the ticket to see explosion — rather than away from it — to try to help those Today, University President Fr. John Jenkins invites the “Newsies” on Broadway (a guilty pleasure I who were injured in the attack. Various publications wrote Notre Dame community to a prayer service for just and ef- do not have the inner strength to deny), the about the marathoners who continued to run after crossing fective immigration reform. These issues go beyond the ab- collection of creatively patterned socks, or the finish line to give blood at local hospitals. These people stract political realm; they’re about standing in solidarity the stockpile of Orbit gum that could sus- turned out in such force that hospitals later turned away do- with real people and the overwhelming challenges they face tain a small army. nors because they did not need them. every day. No, my favorite Christmas gift was a pair Newspapers told the story of Carlos Arredondo, a father With all of that said, our communities can and must do of sandals. who had lost one son in Iraq and another to depression. On more. Those who aided the victims of Monday’s bombings Inspired by my roommate, who wears the day of the marathon, Arredondo risked his life to save show us what it looks like to support others when lives are Birkenstocks every day in every season, I other parents’ sons. Victims have asked their saviors to step devastated and tragedy is certain. These people show us how asked my parents for a pair of Chaco san- forward so that they could thank them — individuals they the human spirit can and will overcome devastation because dals. This summer, I plan to have adven- knew only as “Sgt. Tyler” or the guy who gave the shirt off we care for each other, for no other reason than we are all tures, and I need a sensible pair of shoes to his back to save them. Across the country, citizens showed human. keep up. Chaco’s tagline, after all, is “Fit for Boston their support through prayer, donations, memorial At Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s, we must appreciate the Adventure.” events and even newspaper graphics. strength of our community. The solidarity and support so Now, I don’t know if you’ve ever seen After the bombings, Boston has seen our nation come to- many of us show for each other should be celebrated. They a pair of Chacos, but let me tell you this: gether as a whole in support of a part hurt by grievous vio- demonstrate the respect we have for one another as parts of They’re no Louboutins. Mine are black, lence — a larger community working together to restore faith a larger whole. vaguely orthopedic-looking and consist in humanity. Still, although many find a home during their four years mainly of thick straps that crisscross over These acts of kindness and solidarity raise an important here, the community has not managed to welcome everyone. my foot and around my big toe. question: Why does it take a tragedy of this scale to highlight We need to do more, to embrace the true meaning of these Even so, I was sold after perusing our ability to work together? charitable events on our campuses and the opportunities Pinterest and seeing the adorable foot-tans Even on an ordinary day, these helpers are working to im- they offer us to emulate the Boston heroes, albeit in small known as “Chaco tans” that people get after prove their communities, if only we open our eyes to their ways. wearing their Chacos every day for a whole work. In fact, we can look within our own Notre Dame and But, perhaps more importantly, we need to live out this summer. There’s just something so old- Saint Mary’s communities to see these helpers and the ways message in our daily lives, to realize it doesn’t matter what fashioned — dare I say romantic? — about they stand in solidarity with those who need support. we are — it matters who we are. We may disagree about many wearing the same shoes so often their mark For example, let’s consider the many events that have tak- things, but we are all human. Acknowledging each other’s is left long after summer is over. Nevermind en place right here in the past week: basic humanity, our common thread, requires that we show that I turn an exquisite shade of beet after Last Friday, students walked in solidarity with those bat- one another respect and love. We must demand of ourselves a day in the sun. These shoes and I, we’re tling cancer at Notre Dame’s annual Relay for Life. Whether nothing less. going to have adventures, dadgummit! Whenever I put on my Chacos, “We’re Letter to the Editor Going to Be Friends” by the White Stripes inexplicably plays in the background. (Disclaimer: This doesn’t actually happen. I think it’s just my penchant for pretending Old ticket policy works just fine my life is a movie with a great soundtrack. At least, I’m pretty sure.) This is dumb. This is really dumb. visit. This means they will have to split up from their friends. I imagine my Chacos and I riding my bike The Leprechaun Legion is only thinking about football Especially with the horrible cell phone coverage, meeting up around the sandy paradise of Sea Isle City, tickets from the very surface. Yay. The kids that really care with friends will be extremely difficult. This means that, at New Jersey, where I’ve spent every summer about football the most can be rewarded by the best tickets? maximum, there will be groups of five or six together, and if since birth. (I know it’s hard sometimes to Cool? you get separated from your friends then you might end up believe paradise exists, and even harder This completely ignores what makes football weekends spending the game alone. to believe that it’s in New Jersey, but you great. Let’s put it this way. Is your football Saturday great If the University’s idea was to prevent students from be- have to visit to know what I mean.) We’re because you were standing in the first row instead of the coming very intoxicated before games, the new policy will going to spend three glorious weeks back 30th? Of course not. However, nobody wants to be in the fail in that regard too. The students that only care about at Notre Dame, where I’ll be working as a back few rows. Because of this, students will try to get to getting really drunk will still get drunk. But the students that resident counselor in the Summer Scholars the game hours before kickoff so they are not stuck with the want to drink and still have good tickets will have to make program. We’ll spend long, sunny after- nosebleeds. Thus, time will be cut off from what really mat- adjustments. This new policy will cause a sharp increase in noons wandering through Rittenhouse ters most — spending time with friends and family. Football the amount of alcohol being snuck into games. There will be Square, South Street and the Philadelphia Saturdays offer us a unique opportunity to spend time with no less in-game drunkenness. Accept it, this isn’t going to Art Museum. Hopefully, we’ll take some our families while at school, and this new policy will cut change. All that will result are more arrests and ResLifes. great day trips to New York City and much of that time out. What other time will you be able to In the end, this is just a horrendously terrible idea. Please Hersheypark. see your father, brothers and sisters? This is our only chance don’t let this actually come to pass. The system we have right Will my summer really be this exciting? to be with our families outside of breaks, and that isn’t worth now may not be perfect, but in the end, it works just fine. Excitement is in the eye of the beholder. But cutting off meaningful minutes. my Chacos and I, well, we’re fit for adven- The new policy will also make it much more difficult to Philip Krebs ture, and we’re going to be ready for what- get together with our friends before the game, whereas be- freshman ever summer does bring. fore we were guaranteed to be together. Before each football Zahm House game, all kids have their relatives and tailgates they need to April 17 Contact Nicole McAlee at [email protected] The views expressed in the Inside Column are those of the author and not Submit a Letter to the Editor | Email [email protected] necessarily those of The Observer. The observer | fridAY, april 19, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com 9 The luck of ‘Bama

another BCS title game. Despite their incred- leapfrogged Alabama in the final poll to anointed two teams. Gary Caruso ibly talented team, they still stood at the edge win the national championship in a season Just half a year ago, it was unthinkable to Capitol Comments of a cliff facing the whims of the sports gods. where the top five ranked teams all finished utter Notre Dame football in the same breath But Alabama earned their luck. Call it an with one loss. The Irish sat ranked at number with Boise State, Hawaii or the other histori- Much is attributed to the “Luck of the Irish” evening out of the odds. Call it the revenge five in the last regular-season AP poll while cally slighted have-nots of the BCS system. when describing impossible plays or dramat- of the ghost of Alabama’s legendary former Alabama was ranked third. Even though the Decades ago, it was undefeated Penn State ic wins by Notre Dame teams participating head coach Paul W. “Bear” Bryant who never Tide easily defeated number eight Ohio State teams that suffered similar indignities at the in sporting events. Historically, Notre Dame’s beat Notre Dame. Whatever one cares to 35-6 in the Sugar Bowl, Notre Dame vaulted whims of voting sportswriters and coaches mystique trumped other football teams to characterize the Tide’s ascent to the title to the top spot in the final rankings after the in the polls until the Nittany Lions broke favor the Irish — winning the national cham- game, the fact remains that they played and Irish forced five turnovers in the Cotton Bowl through the bias. The era of snuggling near pionship after tying Michigan State in 1966 convincingly won last year’s national title and beat top-ranked Texas with Heisman the top rather than sitting atop the polls is looms as probably one of the most egregious against the Irish, capturing their third title in winner Earl Campbell. The sports gods again about to begin. instances according to those outside Notre four years. preferred green over crimson. “We’re No. 4” will be good enough to begin Dame nation. Not until Alabama’s thump- Yet as pure luck years go, Notre Dame still Looking forward, the Irish will need to a drive for the football national champion- ing of Notre Dame in last January’s BCS title leads Alabama 2 to 1 in the final rankings repair current sentiment that they were ship. It has been a long time coming, but game has the Golden Dome been so badly race. Alabama fans clutch onto long-held both weak and lucky. Right or wrong, the it will favor an ACC-Big Ten leaning Notre tarnished, losing so much football prestige resentments against Notre Dame, ironically, Irish drubbing at the hands of Alabama first Dame football schedule. It may also soon be that Notre Dame will in the near future only during two seasons when the Crimson Tide reinforces the inflated stature many give time to renovate the Grace Tower sign and be viable to eventually rank as the No. 1 team and the Fighting Irish never played each the SEC. Secondly, the BCS title game just in add numbers two, three and four. They all — even if the Irish are the only remaining other. In 1966, Alabama capped an unde- one short half dramatically diminished the mark a way to championships without luck undefeated team in Division I — by placing feated season with a lopsided 34-7 Sugar hard-fought and improved stature the Irish for any team. in the upcoming four-game playoff system. Bowl win over Nebraska, but finished third built week-by-week last year. Unfortunately, Then the Irish can prove their talents and in the final rankings. The national title was the team will need to string another series of Gary J. Caruso, Notre Dame ‘73, serves in the win back some of their lucky charm. split between Notre Dame and Michigan wins together to prove that their success was Department of Homeland Security and was The luck of ‘Bama last year remains re- State, who had played the infamous 10-10 not a fluke last year. Fortunately, the Irish a legislative and public affairs director at the markable, especially after losing so late in the tie in a November No. 1 versus number two only need to endure their bad rap for another U.S. House of Representatives and in President season by Week 12, yet only falling to No. 4 in matchup game. Unfortunately for the Tide, year until the four-game playoff system be- Clinton’s administration. His column the rankings. That luck continued when the both sportswriters and coaches alike voted gins in 2014. At that point, the fourth place appears every other Friday. Contact him at: Tide faced only a 33 percent change that two Alabama behind Michigan State and Notre ranking will be as good as rankings three, [email protected] of the top three teams ranked above them Dame. two and one — the dance card will be set The views expressed in this column are those would lose before season’s end, allowing In 1977 Alabama fan frustrations were and the title will be determined on the field of the author and not necessarily those of The Alabama to rank second and return to play in compounded further when Notre Dame between a few teams rather than from the Observer. More united than divided Letter to the Editor 2011, a series of car bombs killed at least 55 civilians, Jack Rooney injuring many more. On Tuesday, a terrorist attack in Psychotic Irish The Liberal Medium Pakistan killed at least nine and injured dozens more. For the past few years, the people of Syria have been While Skyping with my older brother on Sunday subjected to an oppressive and violent government free-for-all night, and into the wee hours of Monday morning, I and over 70,000 have lost their lives in the fight for the asked him if he had any suggestions for what to write type of freedom we enjoy every day. We are on the verge of losing one of our most treasured tradi- about this week. After doing some quick “This Week My unfortunate point is tragedy surrounds us. It tions: Irish football Saturdays. in History” research, I discovered that Wednesday is always present, and it will likely never go away. This new seating policy is, at best, ridiculous. While I see marked the 43rd anniversary of Apollo 13 return- But it does not defeat us and it most certainly does where it came from, its good intentions are outweighed by its ing safely (and barely) back to earth. It was settled, I not define us. After watching the footage and seeing inevitable consequences. would write about the space program and the need the pictures from Monday, these words could not be General admission necessitates that one camp out and/or for more funding and more exploration and scientific truer. Looking at footage from September 11 and the wait in line for hours to get a good “seat” for the game. If you discovery in this country. It is really quite a romantic Oklahoma City bombing yields the same result. arrive late and want to sit with your friends, good luck calling topic, and it would have made for an excellent column In any tragic situation, there are always people them with excellent gameday cell reception. to wrap up my semester writing for The Observer. whose immediate reaction is not to flee for safety Aside from the consequences for the poor lone straggler, this Come Monday, though, things changed, as they but rather to run into the flames and into danger is a “divisive and safety issue” as one of my friends wisely stated. so often do. I had not yet begun to write my column in order to help. Most of the time these people are Think about the post game rush to South as we run to cele- when news reports began trickling in that several ex- firefighters, paramedics and police officers, but brate a victory or eat our feelings after a loss, or the rush to post- plosions occurred near the finish line of the Boston Monday’s events in Boston again showed us that game Mass, or the line that forms outside of the Basilica before Marathon. So much for my advanced planning. This in extraordinary situations, humans are capable of the Easter Vigil and the insanity that ensues once the doors are is what I had to write about now. Plenty have done it extraordinary things. Runners with medical train- opened as we frantically and not-so-reverently run around to already, and many will continue to write about and ing, who had just finished one of the most grueling find seats. Imagine these rushes on a much larger scale as we comment on Monday’s events as we learn more, but races in the world ran just a little bit further into the rush into the stadium to get the best spot possible. That doesn’t as long as I still had this platform, these precious blast zone to provide crucial immediate care, with sound so safe, does it? If you think I’m exaggerating, feel free to column inches, I needed to add my voice. complete disregard for their own safety. Thousands talk to my friend who was nearly trampled when the student Throughout the course of this semester, I have (for of Bostonians opened their homes to marathoners section rushed the field last year. the most part) written about politics in this country who were unable to return to their hotels. In short, With this new policy, students will spend their game DAY from my personal liberal perspective. Events like the goodness of humanity won the day, even in the waiting in line instead of engaging in the traditional Irish those that transpired Monday, however, provide a face of evil and tragedy. gameday experience. If you want a deserted campus, devoid of tragic reminder that there is so much more to our There will always be evil in the world. There will excited students, that resembles the set of a Western film, by all world than the polarized politics and trivial mat- always be senseless violence and unexplainable trag- means go ahead with this new policy. If we say hello to general ters on which we focus so much of our attention. As edy. But even more than that, there will always be an admission, we can say goodbye to tailgates, Irish solidarity and President Obama said in a statement Monday: “On unconquerable human spirit that will tirelessly seek the football Saturdays as we knew and loved them. days like this there are no Republicans or Democrats to overcome all of the evil, violence and tragedy. So This letter may be a bit tongue-in-cheek, but it expresses a — we are Americans, united in concern for our fel- don’t just look for the helpers, be a helper. Contribute sentiment that I am sure is shared by many of my fellow stu- low citizens.” More than that, though, we are all to the goodness of the world and never stop working dents and Irish football fans. human beings, and at the end of the day, there is so to eradicate the evil. Pray for peace and then put that This seating policy jeopardizes solidarity, safety, and student much more that unites us than divides us. prayer into action. With enough faith, hope and love, enjoyment in Irish gamedays. It will create a psychotic Irish Unfortunately, there is still plenty that divides us, or we just might attain it. free-for-all. As the old adage goes, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” at least tries to. Though the media placed so much at- tention, and deservedly so, on Boston for the majority Jack Rooney is a freshman studying political science. Amanda Bambury of this week, evil continued to reveal itself throughout He can be contacted at [email protected] junior the world. On Monday in Iraq, days before the first The views expressed in this column are those of the Pasquerilla East Hall elections since U.S. troops withdrew in December of author and not necessarily those of The Observer. April 18 10 The observer | fridAY, april 19, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com

By EMILIE TERHAAR deducted for not having the poem mem- slam, there was also a DJ and a really nice relationship. Scene Writer orized or mispronouncing words and selection of hors d’oeuvres. To compete in a poetry slam, you need lines. If you are into theater, poetry, music, not be a poetry expert or an actor. The When someone says “poetry slam,” I Last night’s slam featured 14 poets, rap, acting, writing or excitement, you performers were from across the board, imagine what everyone from our genera- some of whom were undergraduates at would probably have loved this. I had and they were all impressive and really tion imagines that episode of “The Proud Notre Dame and some were graduate never been to a poetry slam before and fun to watch. The hour-long slam was full Family” when the young female protag- students, while others were well-estab- was knocked off my feet. I had no idea of shouting, clapping, whistling and even onist recites some sassy poem against lished poets from the greater Midwest what to expect from each performer. some snapping. There was a fair amount an exposed brick backdrop to a smoky, community. Each of five judges scored Middle-aged housewives turned into of people in attendance, but the crowd darkly-lit room while the crowd emphat- the performances, and then the high- awkward, sympathetic girls in front of was warm, understanding and accept- ically snaps along. est and lowest scores of the group were my eyes. What seemed like a typical ing. It was hard not to have a good time, Notre Dame’s first ever poetry slam, dropped, so each poet received a score skinny, hunter rain boot- and Northface- whether competing or just watching. hosted at the Snite yesterday evening, out of 30 total possible points. The audi- wearing, blonde Notre Dame girl trans- I had never before planned on attend- was nothing like what “The Proud ence was allowed to voice their opinion formed into a fireball of sass and honesty ing or becoming a part of a slam, but I re- Family” taught me to expect. Essentially, through raucous booing if they disagreed on stage. A perfectly normal looking, alized after the first poet performed I had a poetry slam is a poetry reading perfor- with the judges’ scoring. shabbily-dressed, middle-aged, long- to do it. Who knows when Notre Dame mance contest. Because of the competi- There were cash prizes for the top scor- haired man became suddenly very will have another? I can’t wait until then! tive aspect, it is different from a reading ers, and despite there being 14 competi- southern and very bothered by politics. I am probably going to seek out some po- at which poets simply read their work tors, including seasoned slam poets, the I heard black eyeliner referred to as war etry slams for summer break. Now I just aloud. The judges give the poets scores first-place finisher was actually a Notre paint, a woman say Brown v. Board of need to think of something to say and get out of 10 based on the quality of their Dame undergraduate who had never be- Education was merely a prequel, while some attitude! poems and their deliveries. The best fore performed in a poetry slam. If the complaining about her children’s public poet does not necessarily win, but the potential to win money is not incentive school, and liturgical items mentioned as Contact Emilie Terhaar at best poet-performer does. Points can be enough to participate in the next poetry standing in for elements of intimacy in a [email protected]

By TESSA DeMERS Scene Writer Shirt Unveiling Ceremony, which My affectionate relationship with I truly believe goes beyond the nor- began as The Shirt Project back The Shirt began even before I was mal loyalties one feels under the In the tradition of Catholic cari- in 1990. The chairman of AnTostal an ND student, even before I signed banner of “Be True to Your School.” tas, any Notre Dame student you needed a way to raise money for up to attend the school from which That first year, The Shirt was a meet might well give you the shirt the events of the week, and decid- I so soon will graduate. I came to pale, almost-skin toned gold-ish off his or her back. But please, ed that selling a T-shirt to the stu- visit the campus with my Mom as color and featured the exhortation don’t hold your breath waiting for dents would be a good approach. a young and somewhat naïve high “Rise and Strike.” My favorite of any ND student to part with … The (We always need more shirts, after school student, and we happened all The Shirts was the most recent Shirt. all!). “The Shirt,” as it quickly came upon the same kind of unveiling one —­ and no, not just because Of all the unique and honored to be known, was such a success ceremony that will take place to- the Irish emerged from their sea- traditions that have attached that they continued the tradition night. I thought it was clever and son undefeated. It was a lovely ND themselves to the Irish student in all the years that followed, rais- catchy, of course — this whole navy blue, it featured a reference to body — and specifically to our fa- ing so much money that The Shirt “shirt thing.” But I think I glimpsed our 125th anniversary, and it car- bled football team — I can’t think Project became its own campus even then, coming to appreciate ried the motto “Shake Down the of a single one dearer to my heart organization. more deeply year after year, that Thunder.” It didn’t hurt that it was than the annual unveiling of the This year’s “Shirt Show” will The Shirt is one of the ties that also The Shirt of my senior year. commemorative T-shirt to be worn feature performances by the ND bind. I will never forget my four years proudly from the first game of the Marching Band, the Cheerleaders It’s one of the most powerful re- at Notre Dame, including the sea- season to the last. Each time Coach and the Leprechaun, the Irish minders, especially during our son that the Irish on the field ac- Brian Kelly’s warriors look up into Dancers, Glee Club, Pom Squad, the home football games in the fall, tually seemed, on our best days, the stands to see where the cheer- 1st Class Steppers, and Harmonia. that the ND student body is not to take the motto to heart. It was ing’s coming from, they’ll gaze Coach Kelly and many of the foot- merely a gathering of disconnect- my senior year. I’ve been there. I’ve upon a sea of — well, whatever The ball players will also make an ap- ed or isolated individuals. For the done that. And you’d better believe Shirt looks like. And that’s due to pearance and have a few words to four years we are here, and in some — I definitely have The Shirt! be unveiled from a balcony above say, no doubt looking back on a ter- ways for the rest of our lives, we be- the book store tonight. rific last season and ahead to an- come The People of the Shirt, shar- Contact Tessa DeMers at This event marks the 23rd annual other exciting one. ing an identity and a solidarity that [email protected] EMILIE TERHAAR | The Observer The observer | fridAY, april 19, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com 11

By CHRISTINE ANSPACH that Karen O and her bandmates, Nick subdued with a prominent bass guitar “Cheated Hearts” on their album “Show Scene Writer Zinner and Brian Chase, had argued loop, but what it lacks in lyrics it makes Your Bones.” The acoustic version on over. It adds a nice, original element to up for with guitar variations. the deluxe version is a particular high- You know how sometimes, when you the song, blending in almost seamless- The most original-sounding song on light of the track list, which sounds al- eat a piece of cake, the frosting is re- ly. I hadn’t even realized that it was an the album, “These Paths,” is an electro- most more like a folk song than a rock ally, really delicious, but the cake itself actual gospel choir until I watched an pop ballad that at first almost sounds song, in a good way. is kind of average or dry? That’s how I interview with the YYY. like a track from The Knife, but unmis- Finally, the last song on the album, felt about the Yeah Yeah Yeah’s new- One of my favorites is “Subway,” a takably belongs to the YYY as soon as “Wedding Song,” ends the album on est album, “Mosquito.” After waiting slow and gentle track that sounds like Karen’s voice chimes in. Its different a high point. The track is reflective, over a month and four years, playing it’s the epilogue to “Little Shadow” from sound comes mainly from the inclusion slow and dreamy, similar to the songs their three previous studio albums and “It’s Blitz!” Karen O sings in her gentle, of more synthesizer and less guitar; an- “Runaway” and “Little Shadow” on numerous EPs over and over again, I ethereal voice, which is a nice contrast other unusual element is an autotune- “It’s Blitz!” It ends gently with the soft couldn’t wait to get my hands on some to her usual rock-screamed lyrics. The edited version of Karen O’s voice at the strumming of a guitar, leaving us to new YYY songs. They released their first demo version, labeled “Subway (NOLA end, which sounds like the eerie voice wonder when the YYY will, hopefully, single off the album, “Sacrilege,” about Demo)” on the deluxe version of the al- mixing used prominently by Purity release another album. a month and a half ago, a fantastic bum, is probably my ultimate favorite Ring. Over all, tracks like “Subway,” song true to their rebel-rock sound that song on their track list. It’s raw and gen- The most raw-sounding track on the “Sacrilege” and “Wedding Song” are the showed promise of a great new album. tle, and sounds like it would if it were album, “Area 52,” sounds like it were be- top highlights of the album, along with I couldn’t stop playing that song — or performed live. ing played live. It has a fresh, rebel-rock some of the acoustic and demo songs rather, blasting it in my room — and I’m Next on the track list is “Mosquito” — vibe similar to the song “Phenomena” included on the deluxe version of the al- sure the girls who live in my hallway can and yes, the song is actually about mos- on their second album, “Show Me Your bum. However, the rest of the album is attest to that. quitos. Here, they fully embrace their Bones,” but with weirder lyrics (“Take largely experimental, which makes for But, when I finally sat down to listen artistic license with lyrics like “They’ll me as your prisoner / I wanna be an an interesting album that fails to live up to the rest of their album, I felt like the suck your blood” and “Mosquito land on alien / Take me please, oh alien”) on to the high expectations I had set for the majority of the album didn’t play up to your neck / Mosquito drink whatever’s loop. album. what I had anticipated. Maybe my ex- left”. The persistent bass drum loop gets “Buried Alive” includes an element pectations were too high; their last al- stale after a while; maybe I’ll warm up completely new to the YYY: a rap solo, “Mosquito” bum, “It’s Blitz!,” was an experimental to the song once I see Karen O shaking performed by Dr. Octagon. At first it musical masterpiece — one of those al- her newly-colored electric blond hair as sounds a bit out of place next to Karen Yeah Yeah Yeah’s bums that you can listen to all the way she hums mosquito sounds into the mi- O’s vocals, but ultimately produces a Label: Interscope through without getting bored. crophone on stage. nice contrast between his deep, smooth Don’t get me wrong, there are a few “Under the Earth” has an original voice and the subdued guitar features. Tracks: “Subway,” “Sacrilege” really excellent songs, especially on the sound instruments not typically fea- “Always” sounds like something out If you like: Native Korean Rock, Head deluxe version of the album. “Sacrilege” tured by the YYY, including some kind of the 80’s or like it belongs on a trip- Wound City has the classic YYY sound, and seems as of wind chime. Despite the unusual hop playlist, with synthesizer drags and if it should belong on their first album, sound, the lyrics are a particular high- sharp taps. Although a bit unusual, it’s “Fever to Tell,” right behind singles light, as Karen O displays her wide vocal nice to hear them experimenting with “Pin” and “Y Control.” However, it has range. new sounds. a slight twist — they included a gos- The next track, “Slave,” almost sounds “Despair” is another classic-sounding Contact Christine Anspach at pel choir towards the end, an addition like a reggae song at first; it’s more YYY song, sounding similar to the song [email protected]

week was the song of Summer complemented by the soothing serene, go-with-the-flow vibe of Andrew Gastelum ’13, Daft Punk’s new single “Get wave of Gibbard’s vocals. It is “Recycled Air” or the sad story Editor-In-Chief Lucky” feat. Pharrell and Nile futuristic and basic, peppy and inside the bouncy ambiance Rodgers. melancholy. of “The District Sleeps Alone I was ready to give up, It was like 2003 and middle Tonight.” Boy this week looked so until I came across The school all over again. And it was The two-disc anniversary promising with new release af- Postal Service’s Deluxe 10th glorious. edition includes two new ter new release. I was so stoked, Anniversary Edition of “Give “Give Up” had been a part of tracks, “Turn Around” and “A especially after throwing Up,” which dropped last week. my archive since then, but just Tattered Line of String,” which myself a solo-dolo Coachella It features 25 tracks — includ- seeing everything put together, is more upbeat than anything “Give Up” YouTube party in my dorm ing remixes and covers — and remastered and rereleased we’ve heard from these dudes. Artist: The Postal Service room this weekend. every song the duo (Death Cab saved my week. The Postal Service, I guess I Sub Pop The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Iron & for Cutie’s Ben Gibbard and The obvious favorites are the was the one worth leaving. But Record Label: Wine, Major Lazer. All disap- Dntel’s Jimmy Tamborello) has catchy as ever hit singles “Such I’m so glad you came back. Genre: Indietronica pointments, with the grand ex- ever created, but remastered. Great Heights” and “We Will ception of Kid Cudi’s “Indicud.” It is just computer music, Become Silhouettes.” But I can The only knocker of the musical with beeps and bops like a robot never, ever get enough of the 12 The observer | fridAY, april 19, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com Classifieds

Sports Authority MLB Don’t doubt Jeter suffers setback, out the Durantula until after All Star break

before they fell in the second Associated Press Mary Green round of the Big Dance and lost. Sports Writer Durant to the pros. Derek Jeter will be sidelined This is the same KD who was until after the All-Star break be- To anyone who has followed drafted by the sorry Seattle cause of a new fracture in his the NBA this season, especially SuperSonics, transitioned with broken left ankle — a blow to a in the past month, Carmelo the team in its move to Oklahoma New York Yankees team already Anthony winning the league’s City, and has now turned the reeling from injuries and one that scoring title with an average of Thunder into one of the NBA’s raises long-term questions about 28.7 points per game does not most feared squads. the 38-year-old shortstop’s future. come as a shock. Remember the big question Yankees general manager Though Anthony is a dynamic leading up to the 2007 NBA Brian Cashman said Jeter should scorer with a deadly pull-up Draft of who was the better be able to resume his rehabilita- jumper, he was not the favorite to pick, Durant or Greg Oden? In tion when the new crack heals, claim the title when the season retrospect, Durant’s career has in about four to eight weeks. began in late October. made that into a pretty absurd Cashman has repeatedly main- Kevin Durant, the scoring debate, even though the Portland tained the 13-time All-Star should champion for three years straight, Trailblazers went with Oden as be able to return at his previous was. the top choice overall. level of play.

But Durant sat out the last The Sonics lucked out with that Jeter will not require surgery AP game of the season to rest for the decision, grabbing the former for the break, Cashman said Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter, left, and third baseman Kevin playoffs, where his Oklahoma City Longhorn with the No. 2 pick. The after speaking with Dr. Robert Youkilis talk before a March 13 spring training game in Tampa, Fla. Thunder will be the top seed in future Rookie of the Year endured Anderson, who operated on the the Western Conference. Even if a rough first season, with his team Yankees’ captain on Oct. 20. in a spring training skydiving ac- anti-inflammatory injection. he had played, the forward would finishing with a 20-62 record, “He told me 95 percent of the cident and entered the press con- “He’s obviously the tough- have needed at least 70 points to the worst in franchise history, people that have this, they come ference room at Yankee Stadium est one we’ve ever had, and overcome Anthony’s lead, so the amid national talk that the Sonics back from it fine. You just have to in a motorized scooter. when Derek Jeter continues to chances were slim that he would would inevitably relocate. back off,” Cashman said. “Clearly he hasn’t done any- have issues that don’t go away, have made it a four-peat. But Durant weathered the “But it’s a setback, so it’s not a thing wrong,” the GM said. “He that means more than just your Despite these challenging odds, storm as he became the face of good situation,” he said. was cleared to play.” typical something,” Cashman Durant drew some ire from this the new Oklahoma City Thunder, Then again, the Yankees and Jeter is among four regulars said. “So that’s what led to the move, especially in the online the first professional sports team Jeter repeatedly said all winter missing from the Yankees’ line- follow-up with Dr. Anderson in community, while others weighed in the Sooner State. The transition that he would be ready to play up, a group that totals 32 All-Star Charlotte.” in on how this would affect his would have been difficult for any on opening day. And Jeter, whose appearances. The defending AL Eduardo Nunez and Jayson future. After recounting how player, especially for one in only range already has declined, turns East champions began the day Nix have split most of the time Durant said he wanted to win 11 his second year, but Durant rose 39 on June 26. with an 8-5 record. at shortstop this season, with titles to top Michael Jordan’s 10, above it. Jeter was hurt last Oct. 13 in the Outfielder Curtis Granderson Robinson Cano shifting over for ESPN sports columnist Rick Reilly The Thunder earned its first AL championship series opener broke his right forearm when one inning. Nix has two errors tweeted, “Kevin Durant probably playoff berth the following year, against Detroit. He was limited hit by a pitch from Toronto’s J.A. and Nunez none. won’t win this scoring title, so and KD was named to the All- to five spring training games and Happ in his first at-bat of spring Last year, Nunez had fielding he’ll have 3 in [6] seasons. Can he NBA first team en route to win- 11 at-bats, and when the team left training on Feb. 24 and is expect- foibles when the Yankees shifted get to 11? No chance. Over/Under ning his first scoring title. spring training he stayed behind ed back next month. First base- him among shortstop, third base is 7.” And then he tops those accom- for rehabilitation at New York’s man Mark Teixeira also hopes and the outfield. No chance? Sure, the task will plishments the next year, tak- minor league complex in Tampa, to return in May from a partially “I hope that he comes back well, be hard since he has already ing the Thunder to the Western Fla. torn tendon sheath in his right healthy,” Nunez said, adding that played six years in the NBA, Conference Finals, where they After three straight days of wrist sustained March 5 while he would be comfortable playing where the average career length is lost to the Dallas Mavericks. He workouts, Jeter went to Charlotte, with the U.S. team at the World the whole season. “Of course. I’ve just over six seasons. He’d need to reinforced his commitment to the N.C., and was examined Baseball Classic. And third base- been looking forward all my life.” complete at least eight more sea- new franchise by signing a five- Thursday by Anderson. man Alex Rodriguez isn’t expect- Cashman said the Yankees do sons and win the scoring title in year extension and proclaiming “They did a new CT scan which ed back until after the All-Star not anticipate making a trade for each of those to break the record. the day a “blessing” in a tweet. revealed a small crack in the area break following left hip surgery another shortstop. Manager Joe But remember, this is KD we’re This is the same KD who came of the previous injury, so we have on Jan. 16. Girardi was pleased with Nunez’s talking about. so close to denying LeBron James to back off and let that heal,” Jeter didn’t play in his first play as Jeter’s primary replace- The same KD who was the first his long-awaited ring in last sea- Cashman said before New York spring training game until March ment. Nunez began the night freshman to win the Naismith son’s Finals. played Arizona. “This is obviously 9, played again March 11 and re- with a .240 batting average and Award as college basketball’s He made the Thunder the team a setback. In terms of speculating turned to shortstop for the first two RBIs. best player in his lone year at the to cheer for that postseason, as on when we might see Derek back time on March 13. After playing “I know he had his issues last University of Texas. his unstoppable playmaking with us, we’d be looking at some the field for consecutive days on year, but I think he’s played a I’ll admit, I was a little annoyed ability, the wardrobe of Russell time after the All-Star break.” March 15-16, he felt soreness. He good shortstop for us. I think he’s when he received the award in Westbrook and the overall per- Cashman himself is recover- was scratched from the starting swung the bat OK for us,” Girardi 2007 because, as a biased and sonality of James Harden com- ing from a broken leg sustained lineup on March 19 and had an said. overenthusiastic fan of Carmelo bined to form an entertaining Anthony, I thought Melo was trio. James might have earned the gipped when he didn’t win in ring, but Durant stole the show, The Observer accepts classifieds every business day from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Notre Dame office, 024 South Dining Hall. Deadline for next-day classifieds is 3 p.m. All classifieds must be prepaid. The 2003 as a freshman. But looking averaging 30.6 points in the five- charge is 5 cents per character per day, including all spaces. The Observer reserves the right to edit back as a more mature fan of the game series while shooting 54.8 all classifieds for content without issuing refunds. game as a whole (just kidding, percent from the field. I’m still pretty biased towards His message to the sports world Loop near Prairie/15th streets - $800/ Lesson of the Day: No matter how anything pro-Carmelo), it’s hard with a performance like that? KD For Sale mo.Contact: [email protected] messy your roommate might be, to deny that Durant should have has officially arrived. he’s not as bad as former Clemson won. So what would I say to Rick 18145 Crownhill, In Georgetown receiver and draft hopeful DeAndre He averaged a double-double Reilly in response to his statement near ND. $75,900. 2-story condo, Personal Hopkins, who trashed the hotel room with 25.8 points per game and that Durant has “no chance” of large master, loft den can be converted he shared with former Rutgers wide 11.1 rebounds per game in a year winning 11 scoring titles? to 2nd bdrm. Fireplace, washer/dryer, UNPLANNED PREGNANCY? receiver Mark Harrison at the NFL in which the Big 12 was stronger Never underestimate the pow- alarm system, 1-car garage w/opener. Don’t go it alone. Notre Dame has Scouting Combine. Hopkins left than usual, sending seven teams ers of the Durantula. Pristine condition. 574-532-5961 many resources in place to assist feces and urine around the toilet, to the NCAA tournament. As a you. If you or someone you love needs toothpaste on the mirror, and half long and skinny freshman, he was Contact Mary Green at confidential support or assistance, eaten food on a bed. So next time dominant on the hardwood and [email protected] For Rent please call Ann Whitall at 1-0084 or your roomate leaves a half eaten recorded 30 games in which he The views expressed in this Sports Karen Kennedy at 1-5550. For more Reckers pizza or a week old taco on scored at least 20 points, leading Authority are those of the author and Grad student in Chicago looking to information, visit ND’s website at: your desk, remind yourself that your the Longhorns to a 25-10 record not necessarily those of The Observer. share 2BR/2Bath apartment in South http://[email protected] life really isn’t that bad. Sports ndsmcobserver.com | fridAY, april 19, 2013 | The Observer 13

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By CASEY KARNES and see her only getting better in through a lot of games in a short Sports Writer future years.” period of time.” Freshman first baseman Jillian Sunday’s game against Olivet (9- Saint Mary’s heads into the Busfield also impressed Tuesday. 15, 2-8) will double as Senior Day Paid Advertisement stretch run of their season as it bat- She knocked in her team-leading for the Belles, as well as a chance tles Adrian and Olivet in double- seventh home run of the season, to build on their undefeated re- headers this weekend. and her power makes scoring a lot cord at home this season. A huge The Belles (13-11, 3-1 MIAA) were easier for the Belles, according to part of that success is due to the supposed to host Kalamazoo on Sullivan. play and captaincy of the only Thursday night. That game, how- “[Busfield] has been very impres- two seniors on the roster, catcher ever, was rained out and resched- sive this year. She is such a physi- Morgan Bedan and shortstop uled for next Thursday, giving the cally strong hitter that when she Emily Sherwood. After four years Belles an extra day to prep for their gets a piece of the ball, she typically of coaching the veterans, Sullivan games this weekend. hits it hard,” Sullivan said. “Her couldn’t say enough about her cap- Both series are against confer- homeruns are not only a result of tains as they approached the end of ence foes, and the Belles are hop- her strength, but also a result of her their college careers. ing to continue their success in the intelligence when hitting.” “I think Morgan and Emily have MIAA. Their only conference loss The Belles will need more scoring done a wonderful job. With a team thus far was an 8-2 defeat against this weekend when they go against of 10 freshmen, it can be tough to Calvin on Tuesday that was imme- Adrian (8-14, 4-4) on Saturday. convey the culture of the program, diately offset by a 3-2 victory in the While the Bulldogs have struggled and [they] are very concerned that second game of the double header. this season, they have been more the success of the team … is pre- Freshman pitcher Sarah Burke successful in conference and are served following their departure,” excelled in game two, allowing on a two-game win streak. Sullivan said. “They have spent only two runs in seven innings. The Belles have also had trouble countless hours working to be bet- Belles coach Erin Sullivan said she on the road this season, so Sullivan ter leaders, setting a positive tone has been impressed with the fresh- wants her hitters to come out ag- and teaching the younger players.” man all season. gressive, even if her players may The Belles will face the Bulldogs “[Burke] has developed well as a be feeling the strain of the season at 1 p.m. Saturday at Adrian pitcher for us,” Sullivan said. “She wearing on them. College, then return to Saint Mary’s knew coming in that she was one “Typically, we like to be aggres- for the Senior Day game against the of only two pitchers on the staff, sive,” Sullivan said. “Fatigue at Comets at 1 p.m. Sunday. … but with that spot brings the this point of the season is always pressure to perform. I am very im- a concern, but … I feel confident Contact Casey Karnes at pressed with her success this year our team is tough enough to get [email protected]

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Track & field ND splits across two states and three invites

By GREG HADLEY rest of the field never came close, Sports Writer as Glasnow’s Day One-lead of 100 points ballooned to more than The Irish scattered around the 500 by the end of the competition. country this weekend to com- “For [Carly and Ted], this was a pete in three invitationals in two good opportunity to get a multi- states, and athletes are already event in in good weather,” junior sending home news of impressive Logan Renwick said. “Their bod- results in California. ies take a lot of pounding in their Senior decathlete Ted Glasnow event, so it’s best for them for the and sophomore heptathlete Carly conditions to be good.” Loeffel wrapped up their multi- Not far away in Walnut, Calif., events last night at the California seniors J.P. Malette and Jeremy Invite at Azusa Pacific University. Rae are preparing to race the Loeffel set a personal record in the 1500-meter at the prestigious Mt. heptathlon at 5287 points, finish- SAC relays Friday. Mt. SAC is one ing in fifth place in her section, of the largest meets in the coun- just one point out of fourth and try, with more than 9000 athletes fewer than 30 points out of the top competing. Rae will be racing GRANT TOBIN | The Observer three. She also shattered her per- the distance for the first time this Senior sprinter/hurdler Nevada Sorenson leaps over a hurdle in the 60-meter hurdle race during the Meyo sonal bests in the 200-meter and season in the elite section of the Invitational on Feb. 1 at Loftus Sports Center. Sorenson finished third in the race. the javelin. event. on Saturday. While the weath- [championship], and I think a lot the conference championship af- Glasnow set a huge personal re- “Jeremy and J.P. are two of our er might not be as good as in of people will.” ter this weekend.” cord of 7315, breaking his previous most talented distance runners, California, Renwick feels Indiana With the Big East championship The Irish will compete to- best by 450 points and showing so this meet was a chance for will still provide opportunities for just two weeks away, the team is day at the Mt. SAC relays in significant improvement over his them to face the very best com- the rest of the team. starting to taper its training for Walnut, Calif., and at the Polytan previous scores this year. He broke petition in the country and put up “It’s not a lot of travel, which is the postseason. Still, Renwick says Invitational at Indiana for the en- personal records in the 100-meter, some big times,” Renwick said. nice,” Renwick said. “They have the whole squad remains focused tire day Saturday. 400-meter and 100-meter hurdles Closer to home, most of the very good facilities too. We really on this weekend. before cruising home to take the team will compete at the Polytan want more people to put down big “We take every meet very seri- Contact Greg Hadley at victory in the 1500-meter. The Invitational at Indiana University marks and qualify for the Big East ously,” he said. “We’ll worry about [email protected] rowing smc tennis Irish face top two teams SMC hopes to continue success

By SAMANTHA ZUBA Sports Writer Saint Mary’s. Campbell said making the The Belles will take a three- tournament is a season goal match winning streak into for the Belles, but their imme- Saturday’s contest at Hope diate focus has to be on their College. next match. Saint Mary’s (9-5, 4-1 MIAA) “I would love to see us take is coming off a 6-0 sweep of care of business and then try Adrian on Tuesday and will to exceed our expectations,” look to keep its momentum she said. “Our goal will be to against yet another MIAA stay in the moment and do opponent. what we know how to do.” The match against Hope (10- Campbell outlined a dou- 6, 5-0) will be the Belles’ third bles and singles strategy Saint straight against an MIAA op- Mary’s will try to implement GRANT TOBIN | The Observer ponent. Saint Mary’s has been against Hope. Irish senior Abby Meyers, left, calls out, while junior Molly Bruggerman and sophomore Erin Boxberger successful in conference play “In doubles, we talk about row during the Big East Invite on April 28, 2012 in Indianapolis. so far this season, posting a the procedures of how to dic- 4-1 mark. The Flying Dutch tate play, and now we have By BRENDAN BELL recently, but we will still be “With the Big East dissolv- have also been successful in- to decide if we will do it,” Sports Writer ready.” ing, it will be especially good to conference, with a 5-0 record. Campbell said. “It’s that sim- Notre Dame will have a have challenging competition Belles coach Dale Campbell ple. In singles they are typical- After two weeks away from tough challenge, as the team against teams in Sacramento,” said this makes the upcom- ly very athletic. We have to be competition, Notre Dame will faces USC, Cal- Berkeley, she said. ing match important for both very patient and take our time, return to the water and warm- Wisconsin and Washington The Irish will bring four squads. point by point.” er weather in Sacramento, State in Sacramento, Calif. boats to the competition, in- “Hope should be motivated As the season winds to a Calif., for the Lake Natoma USC and Cal are ranked No.1 cluding the first and second against us because they want close, Campbell offered some Invitational. and No. 2 in the country, varsity-eight boats, and the to be conference champs,” perspective on what Saint Sophomore Stella respectively. first and second varsity-four Campbell said. “They are prob- Mary’s would like to accom- Willoughby said the two weeks “We are really glad to be out boats. ably the favorite in the confer- plish in its last few matches. He since the Irish’s last competi- here in California and will “With a small group of girls, ence tournament right now. reiterated the Belles’ mission tion against Ohio State and be racing some great teams,” we all need to be prepared to We have to play aggressively.” from Day One of the season. Michigan have prepared them Willoughby said. “It is always step up and make an impact The Belles have four more “Our goal was to make the well for the contest. good to race fast teams be- on the outcome of this week- matches before the MIAA conference tournament this “We put two weeks in, and cause it brings out the best in end,” Willoughby said. Tournament begins May 2. To year, to at least be in the top they have been intense but competition and us.” The Irish are currently earn a spot in the tournament, four as a minimum,” Campbell good for the team,” Willoughby Willoughby said rowing training in California. Races Saint Mary’s has to finish in said. said. “Unfortunately, it has against such strong programs will start Saturday against the top four of the conference. The Belles travel to face con- been a challenge to get in the is an opportunity the team is USC and California, Berkeley The Belles are currently tied ference rival Hope at 1 p.m. boat and practice recently excited to have, as it is one of in Sacramento, Calif. for third with Kalamazoo and Saturday in Holland, Mich. with the recent weather. We the final races in preparation in line to make the tourna- have not been able to get as for the Big East and NCAA Contact Brendan Bell at ment. Hope is the next step in Contact Samantha Zuba at many pieces in on the water championships. [email protected] the road to the tournament for [email protected] Sports ndsmcobserver.com | fridAY, april 19, 2013 | The Observer 15

club sports Cycling team takes conference championship

Observer Special Report peloton proved nearly impos- contact with what was the win- six Notre Dame riders com- blazed across the last 200 me- sible. Active at the front of the ning breakaway by the front peted in the Men’s D race, with ters, with Pratt, Handy and South Bend, Ind. — Senior race for much of the first 20 stretch. Back in the main field, seniors Brian Hurley and Rob Kunkel scoring major points Joe Magro led the way for Notre minutes, Magro and sopho- Pratt was eighth in the field Piscatelli making the final for Notre Dame with finishes Dame in the 2013 MidWest more John Pratt took turns sprint at the finish for 13th place starts of their collegiate careers. of second, third and fourth re- Collegiate Cycling Conference marking attackers and slipping overall, while Tilmans, Snitzer Attacking from the gun, a rider spectively. Phil Palmon posted championship, crossing the into early moves while junior and grad student Douglas Ansel from Lindsey Wilson College another consistent top-15 after finish line of Sunday’s down- Luke Tilmans, sophomore Jim all finished safely in the field. led the race from start to fin- a long season setting the stan- town South Bend Criterium in Snitzer and graduate student ish, while Notre Dame’s ar- dard for Notre Dame in the C 5th place after 15 kilometers in Andrew O’Donnell all worked Women mada sat patiently in the main category. the lead. Magro attacked from a to shut down breakaways with- Freshmen Emmy Kunce field. Coming through the final charging peloton with 20 min- out Notre Dame riders. As the and Paige Handy both raced turn toward the front, Hurley Conference utes to go, bridging to a group of pack snaked through the heart early Sunday morning in the raced for the line and scored championship four riders five seconds ahead of of South Bend, Magro and Pratt Women’s B/C category and were a third-place finish for Notre With strong performanc- the field. With Magro doing huge took brief respite from the wind very careful not to expend un- Dame, with freshman Brennan es in every category Sunday, turns on the front, the break- at the rear, reloading for anoth- necessary energy on the windy Lanier, Piscatelli and junior Notre Dame cemented itself away increased Notre Dame’s er flurry of activity in the sec- course. This common strategy Jason Koncsol not far behind as a Midwestern Conference lead to nearly 40 seconds over ond third of the race. Despite led to a chess match of sorts be- in eighth, 13th and 16th places, DII dynasty, winning its third the chasing group, and the Irish countless attempts by some tween all the athletes, with the respectively. consecutive Conference Team locked up a 3rd consecutive DII of the strongest cyclists in the pace quickening by the final Championship. Equally impres- conference title at the finish. Midwest, with 20 laps to go, the lap. At the finish, Handy and Men’s C sive, however, was the school- elastic still had not broken and Kunce both scored career-best Also making their final start record, third-place finish in the How it happened the peloton remained intact. results of fifth and 12th place, for Notre Dame in the com- conference at large, with Notre The weather may have been Then, with 15 laps remaining, respectively. Later in the after- petitive C category were seniors Dame beating one scholarship- bleak in South Bend on Sunday a huge acceleration into the noon, senior Carolyn McCann Phil Palmon, Patrick Handy offering varsity cycling program morning, but the clouds burned crosswinds on the backstretch represented the Irish in the and David Pratt. In a race that in the final standings. On the in- away and the sun was shining brought two Lindenwood, one Women’s A race and continued in many ways mirrored all oth- dividual side, Pratt and Magro for the Men’s A race at 1:15 p.m. Marian and one Lindsey Wilson gaining experience for what ers Sunday afternoon, it was finished in first and second By the first turn of the contest, rider clear of the field. With all looks to be a promising sum- difficult for anyone to get too place, respectively, in the DII riders were already flying off three varsity teams represented mer of club women’s racing in far ahead of the main group omnium. Tilmans, O’Donnell the front of the field, but with ahead, and sensing growing fa- the Midwest. before the wind proved an in- and Snitzer will join them at a group of nearly 50 contesting tigue in the field from 45 min- surmountable obstacle. Riding the Collegiate Cycling National the four corner, 1.1-km course, utes of 28-mph racing, Magro Men’s D intelligently toward the front, Championships in Ogden, Utah, gaining separation from the kicked out of line, making In the first event of the day, Notre Dame’s team of sprinters the weekend of May 4. nd women’s tennis Irish look to clinch 13th and final Big East title

By VICKY JACOBSEN McGaffigan said. Sports Writer The Irish quickly dispatched Marquette during their week- Notre Dame has won 12 Big day matchup earlier this month. East championships over the Notre Dame won all three doubles years, including the last five in a matches. The only singles loss of row. But this is the last time the the day came on the No. 6 court Irish will travel to Tampa, Fla., for when freshman Laia Hernandez the annual tournament, which Soler, one of a pair of twins on the began yesterday. team, defeated Irish junior Julie The No. 21 Irish (14-8, 3-0) Sabacinski, 2-6, 6-2, 11-9. would like to say goodbye to the The tournament final will be Big East by taking home one more Sunday afternoon, and the win- conference title. ner earns an automatic berth in “We are so excited to compete the NCAA tournament. in the Big East Tournament,” se- This is the third straight con- test the Irish have played in “We have played Florida. They closed out their [Marquette] regular season with visits to both Central Florida in Orlando and earlier in the USF in Tampa, Fla., last weekend. season, so we They are returning to USF for know what to the conference tournament this expect and will be weekend. “It is beautiful here in Tampa, ready.” and the weather is perfect tennis Chrissie McGaffigan weather,” McGaffigan said. senior But before the Irish hit the courts, they will have a chance to socialize with their opponents off nior Chrissie McGaffigan said. the court at the Big East banquet, “We always look forward to repre- an annual tradition. senting Notre Dame in our con- “It’s always fun to eat dinner ference tournament.” with the teams that we compete Notre Dame had a bye and did with during the day,” McGaffigan not compete in the first round. said. The Irish begin tournament play The Irish will begin tourna- this morning against Marquette, ment play at the USF Varsity who they beat 6-1 on the Golden Courts in Tampa, Fla., at 9 a.m. Eagles’ home courts Apr. 2. today. “We have played them earlier WEI LIN | The Observer in the season, so we know what Contact Vicky Jacobsen at Irish senior Chrissie McGaffigan returns the ball with a forehand in a singles matchup against DePaul on to expect and will be ready,” [email protected] March 2 at the Eck Tennis Pavilion. Notre Dame defeated the Blue Demons 5-2 in the meeting. 16 The observer | fridAY, april 19, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com Sports men’s tennis Panthers solid defensively for the consistent and reliable.” Continued from page 20 Irish, with a flawless field- Koerner, O’Donnell and ing percentage. the rest of the Irish will Emilee Koerner. Koerner “She’s been a great leader get things started with Irish pursue final has started all 40 games and sparkplug for the team, a doubleheader at noon this spring and has led the whether it’s driving peo- and 2:00 p.m. Saturday at nation in batting average ple in or she’s the first one Vartabedian Field at the Big East title for the majority of the sea- to get on base,” O’Donnell Petersen Sports Complex son. She is currently lead- said. “She’s always getting in Pittsburgh. On Sunday, ing the Irish, hitting an the ball rolling for us and the teams will square off By MEGAN FINNERAN the No.4 seed, or Georgetown (12-9, even .500, and is tied for putting us in the position to at noon. Saturday’s games Sports Writer 3-0), the No. 5 seed. first on the team with junior win. It’s a great attribute as a will also be broadcasted on Other first round matchups pitcher Laura Winter with center fielder and as a start- ESPN3. The Irish enter the last ever Big include second-seeded No. 50 nine home runs. Koerner er to have, to get the team Contact Laura Coletti at East championships with their fair Louisville (13-12, 0-1) against has also been extremely going like that. She’s very [email protected] share of advantages. No. 28 Notre seventh-seeded DePaul (5-16, 0-1) Dame (16-7, 3-0) enters as the No. and third-seeded USF (10-9, 1-1) Paid Advertisement 1 seed, after an undefeated con- with sixth-seeded Villanova (13-8, ference season. On top of this, the 2-1). The winner of each of those squad rides a six-match winning matches will face off Saturday at 9 streak and will play host to the four- a.m. as well, followed by consola- day competition. tion rounds at noon. If they need any extra momen- The finals and consolation tum, junior Greg Andrews was matches will take place Sunday, tabbed as the Big East Player of the with the finals at 9 a.m. followed by Week on Tuesday for the fifth time two consolation matches. this season. This season the Irish have faced “It would be great to close out Marquette, USF and Louisville. the last year of the Big East with a Notre Dame took a 7-0 win over championship and we are looking the Golden Eagles, a 6-1 win over to do just that,” sophomore Mike the Bulls and a 5-2 victory over the Fredericka said. Cardinals. The tournament kicked off yes- “One of the many things we terday morning, with the eighth- [have been] working on this week seeded Connecticut (4-10, 0-1) and is adjusting surfaces because we ninth-seeded St. John’s (3-14, 0-2) could be indoors or outdoors this facing off. St. John’s came out with weekend,” Fredericka said. the win, taking down the Huskies, Play will begin today, lasting 4-0. The Red Storm now face the throughout the weekend before top-seeded Irish this morning. concluding Sunday. Competition St. John’s snapped a four-game will take place at Courtney Tennis losing streak, including a loss to Big Center or the Eck Tennis Pavilion, East rival Georgetown. weather depending. The tourna- The Irish will look to capitalize ment is a double-elimination for- on this, riding out the momentum mat. The champion will receive an of their own winning streak. automatic bid to the NCAA cham- Should Notre Dame succeed in pionship. The Irish first compete taking down the lower seed, the today at 9 a.m. against St. John’s. team will advance to play Saturday at 9 a.m. There the Irish will com- Contact Megan Finneran at pete against Marquette (13-11, 0-1), [email protected]

and in-depth profiles on the NBC unsung heroes of Notre Dame Continued from page 20 athletics. Jack Swarbrick spoke at a press “These are examples of the conference later Thursday growth of our partnership, and said the contract exten- and we look forward to collab- sion enables Notre Dame to orating on additional projects Paid Advertisement play five night games over and distribution strategies in a two-year span, instead of seasons to come.” four in the same timeframe. Since the start of the part- Two of those games would be nership in 1991, revenues part of the Shamrock Series, from the NBC contract have and the other three would been utilized in Notre Dame’s be at Notre Dame Stadium. financial aid endowment. Swarbrick said having two According to the University, night games at home will not roughly 6,300 Notre Dame begin this upcoming season. undergraduates have re- In addition to football, ceived approximately $80 Swarbrick said the exten- million in aid from revenue sion also benefits other Notre generated through the NBC Dame teams. contract. “While our relationship “In addition to the national with NBC Sports is longstand- broadcast of our home foot- ing, the more recent merger ball games, this longtime and between NBC and Comcast valued collaboration with has opened up additional av- NBC has made a Notre Dame enues to expand the breadth education possible to liter- of Notre Dame-related sports ally thousands of students,” programming on NBC plat- Jenkins said in the University forms,” Swarbrick said in press release. “We are de- a University press release. lighted to extend our partner- “Specifically, the evolution of ship to bring Irish football to the NBC Sports Network has our fans, to continue to help provided opportunities for support financial aid and to special programming featur- tell the Notre Dame story.” ing inside looks at our foot- ball team and several other Contact Mike Monaco at Notre Dame sports programs [email protected] Sports ndsmcobserver.com | fridAY, april 19, 2013 | The Observer 17

Villanova nd women’s golf Continued from page 20

Stamatov, who started the first five. Carlson has a .485 Irish begin Big save percentage on the season against Stamatov’s .424. The Irish have two games East tournament remaining in the regular sea- son and are in contention for a By GREG HADLEY home the title Big East championship and a Sports Writer “Our goal is to win every first round home game in the year,” Holt said. “We’re used NCAA tournament, which are After a strong spring sea- to competing at a high level awarded to the tournament’s son, the Irish head down to so we can handle the pressure top eight seeds. Corrigan said Orlando, Fla. to begin the well. We had a good regular the Irish aren’t looking ahead, postseason and face a Big season, but we’ve really fo- however. East crowd a the conference cused on the postseason all “We really don’t talk about tournament. year.” [the future possibilities] at The Irish enter the tourna- The Irish’s main competi- all,” Corrigan said. “I’m sure GRANT TOBIN | The Observer ment as the heavy favorite, tion figures to be Louisville, that to varying degrees, guys Irish sophomore midfield Will Corrigan looks for a pass in Notre with a spotless 6-0 record the second highest ranked are aware of that stuff, but it’s Dame’s 10-8 win over Georgetown on April 14. against Big East competi- team in the field. However, the just not part of what I feel we he’s not focused on potential to think that they have on tion this spring, and the top Irish defeated the Cardinals need to be concerned with. future achievements, he is their minds that we’d like to two ranked individuals in at the SMU Invitational by It’s just too hard when you’re hopeful Saturday’s home reg- play one more game here.” looking around and look- ular season finale leaves the The opening face-off be- ing ahead and doing all that Irish wanting one final oppor- tween Notre Dame and “We’re the favorites this year, but we were to even know what things tunity to play at home in the Villanova is scheduled for the favorites last year too. It’s not always mean.” postseason. 2 p.m. Saturday in Arlotta the best team that wins, but the team The Villanova game will be “I hope [Saturday’s final Stadium. that plays best. If we play the golf we’re the final regular season game home game] provides moti- in Arlotta Stadium this sea- vation for them to make sure Contact Sam Gans at capable of playing, then we should do son. Although Corrigan said that it’s not,” he said. “I’d like [email protected] well.”

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the field, including last year’s 10 strokes, without the help individual champion, soph- of star freshman Lindsey omore Ashley Armstrong. Weaver, who withdrew due to However, there are still the illness. memories of last year, when “Louisville has some good the Irish fell short, losing players,” Holt said. “We need by just one stroke to South to show up and play well. Florida. The girls are excited to have The memory still galls Irish Lindsey back and want to get coach Susan Holt. out there and play.” “We’re the favorites this The entire team has played year, but we were the favor- the course before, even the ites last year too,” Holt said. freshmen, giving the Irish a “It’s not always the best team bit of an advantage, Holt said. that wins, but the team that On the individual side, plays best. If we play the golf sophomore Ashley Armstrong we’re capable of playing, then reigns as the defending con- we should do well.” ference champion after pre- Holt said her team will be vailing in a three-hole playoff able to handle the pressure of last year. Armstrong has won being the favorites and take two tournaments this spring and lowered her personal best Paid Advertisement score to one-under par. Yet she is not the high- est ranked player in the field. That honor would go to Weaver, currently ranked No. 16 by Golfstat. Holt said she believes both have an excel- lent chance of winning. “Absolutely, both have a chance to win,” Holt said. “They both have good his- tory at this course, Ashley from last year and Lindsey from high school. Ashley has played very well this spring and Lindsey is a very solid golfer.” Holt’s focus remains on the team championship and she said she wants her team to fo- cus on that as well. “We need everyone, all five, to play well if we’re going to win,” she said. The Irish compete this weekend in Orlando, Fla. at the Big East conference championships.

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“I think you prepare for … If we can get him throwing amazing. [Quinnipiac] the same way you strikes we’ll be fine … Pat’s one “Ever since it was brought to the prepare for any weekend,” Aoki of those kids who always seems forefront by Lou Gehrig all those said. “When you’re at a place like to figure it out. I think we all have years ago, [the search for a cure] Notre Dame, you always have to a lot of confidence he’s going to just hasn’t made a lot of prog- expect the other team is going pitch well and give us an opportu- ress … That has to stop, and the to come in here … and play as nity to win.” only way to do that is by getting though it’s the seventh game of Senior right hander Adam the word out about it and rais- the World Series … You just ex- Norton will pitch for Notre Dame ing money to find a cure for this pect every team is going to give on Saturday, followed by junior thing.” you their very best game and you right hander Sean Fitzgerald in The first pitch of tonight’s better be able to counteract that.” the finale on Sunday. game is scheduled for 5:35 p.m. Sophomore infielder Scott Saturday’s game carries an Saturday’s Strike Out ALS event Donaghue poses the biggest extra bit of meaning for Aoki. begins at 3:30 p.m. and Sunday’s threat in the Quinnipiac lineup. The game will be part of a larger series finale is scheduled for 1:05 KIRBY McKENNA | The Observer Donaghue is batting .290 this sea- event dubbed Strike Out ALS. p.m. Junior right-handed starter Adam Norton pitches in Notre Dame’s 6-5 son with two home runs and 18 Admission to the game is free, and victory over Cincinnati on April 13, 2012. RBIs. fans will be given opportunities to Contact John Sandberg at By JOHN SANDBERG Dame held a commanding 12-0 Sophomore right hander donate funds and raise awareness [email protected] Sports Writer lead when the game was called. Pat Connaughton will start to- for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Quinnipiac (10-21) comes into day’s game for Notre Dame. otherwise known as Lou Gehrig’s Paid Advertisement For the second time this week, its game against Notre Dame in Connaughton is 0-2 this season Disease. Notre Dame will try to snap a the midst of a nine-game losing with a 3.21 ERA. The event was inspired by Peter five-game losing streak as they streak. The Bobcats’ only win in Aoki stressed the key for Frates, a former player of Aoki’s open a three game series against the month of April came back on Connaughton’s success will be at Boston College who was diag- Quinnipiac at Frank Eck Stadium Apr. 5 in a home victory against limiting walks, which he strug- nosed with ALS in March of 2012. tonight. Sacred Heart. gled to do in his previous two “It’s hugely, hugely personal The Irish (19-15, 4-8 Big East) Despite its struggles of late, a starts against Villanova and for me,” Aoki said. “Pete is an un- were poised to snap that los- series victory against Notre Dame Pittsburgh. Connaughton walked believable kid … The way he has ing streak Wednesday against could be a shining moment in a combined nine batters in those never felt sorry for himself and Bowling Green before lightning an otherwise bleak season for two games. dedicated himself completely to and rain forced the game to be Quinnipiac, Irish coach Mik Aoki “He’s got to be in the strike zone raising awareness for this dis- called in the fourth inning. Notre said. more,” Aoki said. “His stuff is great ease has been nothing short of

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By ALEX WILCOX another huge Big East weekend traveling together, we really get Sports Writer for us that we are heavily relying to know each other better, and I on to pick up some wins and keep think that’s helped us play on the Vince Lombardi once pro- the momentum rolling.” road. We get to put away all dis- claimed, “It does not matter how In order to get those wins, tractions and focus all our energy many times you get knocked Halfpenny said her squad has to on us, put all our energy on la- down, but how many times you tighten up its game. crosse, and we’re looking forward get back up.” “You never want to learn from to keeping that going. We’re all After suffering their first loss a loss, but we learned unforced committed to our routines and to of the season on Apr. 12 against errors may have cost us [against each other, and we’re just excited No. 13/16 Loyola, Notre Dame got Loyola],” Halfpenny said. “Smart to hit the road again.” back up with a close win over No. possessions are key. Draw con- Halfpenny attributed the 8/8 Georgetown. trols are going to be huge, we teams’ success on the road to the Next up for the Irish is a Friday need to get the draw and turn team’s dynamic and the chemis- Paid Advertisement night showdown with a No. 5/5 them into possessions on offense. try between the girls. Syracuse team on a five-game We’re going to focus on slowing “We’ve had such a nice evo- winning streak. The Orange are Syracuse down; they’re a team lution of growing and finding dynamic on both sides of the that creates momentum on fast chemistry which is so important field, and Irish coach Christine paced goals, so we have to tighten coming into the end of the sea- Halfpenny said this game will be up our game. Defensively we have son,” Halfpenny said. “The fla- anything but easy. to not give up too many eight me- vor the sophomores are bringing “Syracuse has earned top ter fouls, and have to play funda- and the energy of the freshmen billing in our sport right now,” mental, strong defense.” combines with the leadership of Halfpenny said. “They have a Both of these games will be our upperclassmen. We feel very number of threats on offense. away from the comforts of Arlotta strongly about our chances.” They’re fast, very dynamic and Stadium, but while the visiting With a win in either of this recently they have been playing team is usually at a disadvan- weekend’s games, the Irish will phenomenal defense. We need to tage, the Irish have yet to lose lock up their seventh consecutive execute a strong game-plan if we a game on the road in five con- spot in the Big East champion- want to have a shot.” tests. However, Notre Dame has ship. They have qualified every After their tilt with Syracuse, never won a game in the Carrier year since the inception of the the Irish will continue their road Dome in seven attempts, and tournament in 2007, with their trip to Connecticut where they Connecticut currently boasts an best performance coming in will face the No.19 Huskies, who undefeated home record at 5-0. 2009, when they won the confer- have also won five straight, in- Despite these discouraging sta- ence crown. cluding three overtime games. An tistics, Halfpenny likes her odds Notre Dame will face Syracuse 11-1 record will earn you praise, when the team hits the road. at the Carrier Dome at 7 p.m. and Halfpenny had plenty to dish “We’re just really good travel- Friday night and will then travel on the Huskies. ers, and we have embraced this to the George J. Sherman Family “They’ve had a lot of success and process of going on the road,” Sports Complex to take on are a confident group,” Halfpenny Halfpenny said. “Whether it’s Connecticut on Sunday at noon. said. “We’re going against two breaking out in song on the bus very athletic teams that have a lot ride to Chicago, something sil- Contact Alex Wilcox at of belief in what they’re doing. It’s ly happening in the airport, or [email protected] DAILY ndsmcobserver.com | fridAY, april 19, 2013 | The Observer 19

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CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: America Ferrera, 29; Melissa Joan Hart, 37; Conan O’Brien, 50; Jane Leeves, 52 Happy Birthday: Take care of business, but don’t let your emotions lead to a dispute. Keep a clear head if you want to reach your set goals. Partnerships will weigh heavy on how well you do. Collaborating with someone able to contribute as much input as you will lead to an interesting new beginning. A commitment will change your life. Your numbers are 6, 11, 17, 24, 27, 33, 47. ARIES (March 21-April 19): You will be tempted to overspend in order to buy love or make an impression. Refrain from playing games with loved ones. Be responsible or you will face criticism. It’s up to you to do what’s right. Impulsive- ness must be avoided. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Nurture partnerships and do your best to fulfill your end of any bargain you make. Don’t allow emotional issues to upset what you need to accomplish. Problems dealing with institutions or while traveling can be expected. Stick close to home. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Contact people you have worked with in the past and you will find out valuable information. A service you have to offer should be made more enticing. Rework your presentation and greater success can be yours. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Question your situation and formulate your options. Don’t act in haste or make a decision based on secondhand information. Rely on your intuition and show discipline when dealing with temptation. Participate in something you believe in. Love is on the rise. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Share your ideas and make suggestions that will help the people you encounter and you will discover a way to mix business with pleasure and come out on top. Don’t let an emotional incident ruin your plans. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Put a little extra time and effort into your appearance. You’ll discover something you enjoy doing that can be turned into a profitable endeavor. Love and romance are in the stars, and socializing will enhance your personal life. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Expect to face someone who is trying to make you feel guilty. Think outside the box and you will come up with a solution that give you the freedom to do as you please. A partnership will play an important role in your future. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Use greater creativity on the job. Taking an idea and turning it into something spectacular will make some of your peers jealous, but will also give you the push you need to advance. Your kindness and optimism must be your driving force. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Take care of domestic issues. Make decisions that will lead to home improvements or greater comfort. Socializing with friends and peers will allow you to show your leadership ability. Take charge and you’ll make an impression. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t make a promise you can’t keep. Expect someone to disappoint you. Take care of home and family but don’t allow anyone to disrupt your plans. Problems will occur due to an unexpected situation or change. Think before you speak. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t be afraid to change your direction or reinvent what you have to offer. Go over past successes and you will discover a common denominator. Home improvements will open up options you hadn’t considered in the past. PISCES (Feb. 19- March 20): Use your skills wisely. Take part in activities or events that allow you to show off what you have to offer. Contracts can be negotiated and settlements completed. Love is on the rise but don’t let someone from your past complicate matters. Birthday Baby: You are stubborn, forgiving and outspoken. You are creative and entertaining. highly punlikely | christopher brucker Sudoku | The Mepham Group Jumble | David Hoyt and Jeff knurek

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By MIKE MONACO NBC Sports Group chairman Sports Editor Mark Lazarus and University President Fr. John Jenkins Notre Dame and NBC made the joint announcement Sports reached an agreement Thursday. Lazarus said Notre on a 10-year contract exten- Dame’s perfect 12-0 regular sion that gives NBC the rights season in 2012 was a point of to televise Irish home foot- pride for the network. ball games from 2016 to 2025, “Coming off one of Notre according to press releases Dame’s best and most dra- from the network and the matic seasons in decades, we University. could not be more proud to ex- The announcement, which tend this historic partnership, was the culmination of an which continues to be one of 18-month negotiation pro- the most innovative in sports- cess, will extend the partner- media history,” Lazarus said ship between NBC and Notre in a network statement. Dame to 35 years. The NBC In its seven games on NBC Sports Group retains global in 2012, the Irish averaged media rights on all platforms 4.4 million viewers and a 2.8 to a minimum of seven Irish household rating, according home football games each to the network. Those marks year. As was the case with the were up 69 percent and 67 previous contract, the exten- percent, respectively, from sion allows for occasional 2011. The average of 4.4 mil- games to air on NBC Sports lion viewers was the best Network, which is available in performance by Notre Dame 80 million homes. The Blue- football on NBC since 2005. Gold spring football game Irish director of athletics SUZANNA PRATT | The Observer airs on NBC Sports Network Irish coach Brian Kelly looks on during Notre Dame’s 22-13 victory over USC on November 24, 2012, at the on Saturday at 1 p.m. see NBC PAGE 16 Los Angeles Coliseum. The Irish clinched a spot in the BCS National Championship Game with the win. nd Softball men’s lacrosse Irish hit road after rainout Squad hosts Big

By LAURA COLETTI Sports Writer East rival ‘Nova The Irish will be back in action this weekend as By SAM GANS month-and-a-half ago, we’re they travel to Pittsburgh Sports Writer just looking at where they after their game against are right now and we’re well Valparaiso was rained out Notre Dame will attempt to aware that they’re playing last night. clinch a spot in the four-team their best lacrosse right now.” Notre Dame (30-10, 10-1 Big East tournament with a Villanova has faced one of Big East) enters an impor- win over Villanova in its final the toughest schedules in the tant series with the Panthers regular season home game of country, with eight of its 11 (16-24, 5-9 Big East), as both the season Saturday. games against ranked teams teams are vying for high The No. 19 Wildcats (5-6, when the game was played. As seeds in the conference tour- 4-0 Big East) started the year a result, the Wildcats are the nament in just a few weeks. slowly with losses in five of only ranked team not above “Right now we’re fighting their first six games. However, .500. for a top spot in the Big East they rebounded to win four “They’re battle-tested at just like any other team, so of their last five contests and this point, and they’ve been they’re definitely going to three in a row, including a 13- on both sides of some of those come out and try to jump 11 victory Saturday over then- wins now with the great win on top of us because every- GRANT TOBIN | The Observer No. 14 St. John’s, who beat No. over [then-No. 4] Syracuse one’s fighting for that top Irish sophomore center fielder Emilee Koerner throws the ball 2 Notre Dame (9-2, 3-1) 12-10 [on March 23] and some oth- Big East seed,” senior pitch- during Notre Dame’s 8-6 victory over Rutgers on April 14. on March 30. The Wildcats are er close losses to top teams,” er Brittany O’Donnell said. have good heads on their to bring their best efforts on also the only team undefeated Corrigan said. “So they’ve got “They always give us a good shoulders heading into the the road. in Big East play. a really good sense about what game.” weekend and will not let yes- “When we play at home “Early in the year, they lost they need to do at this point to With 16 teams in the con- terday’s cancellation inter- we always love to play at some close games to some win games, and so I think it’s ference competing for eight rupt their rhythm. Notre Dame and represent good teams, and so they re- going to be a fun game, a great tournament spots, every Big “We had practice [yes- Notre Dame. It’s our house,” ally at this point are in a great challenge for us.” East regular season game is terday] and we just kept O’Donnell said. “We like position to compete for the Senior attackman Jack important. With the excep- working on making sure ev- playing always, though, be- Big East automatic quali- Rice leads the Wildcats tion of two weekday games erything looks sharp and cause we like showing oth- fier bid through the Big East with 22 goals on the sea- against Eastern Michigan ready to go before we leave er teams what Notre Dame tournament,” Irish coach son. Sophomore goaltender and Western Michigan, the for the weekend,” she said. softball is all about.” Kevin Corrigan said. “They’re Reed Carlson has started the remainder of Notre Dame’s The team has enjoyed One standout Irish player 4-0 in the conference right past six games for Villanova, schedule is exclusively Big playing six of their last seven is sophomore center fielder now and leading the league, replacing freshman Greg East opponents. games at home, but they look so we’re not worried about O’Donnell said the Irish forward to the opportunity see PANTHERS PAGE 16 what happened to them a see VILLANOVA PAGE 17