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Volume 47, Issue 127 | thursday, April 24, 2014 | ndsmcobserver.com ‘Nowhere to run’ Survivors of the 1994 Rwandan genocide reflect on its legacy, recount personal stories

By TORI ROECK 1994 Rwandan genocide against Senior News Writer the Tutsis, in which one million people were killed in 100 days. Editor’s note: This is the first Mugenzi, who was 24 at the installment in a two-part time of the genocide, said he series discussing two South fled with his parents and four Bend families’ experiences with siblings for 80 days from the the 1994 Rwandan genocide, killers. in light of Notre Dame’s “There was nowhere to run commemoration of the 20th because the neighbors knew anniversary of this tragedy to where we were,” he said. take place April 26. “They were home. So we fled. We saw some of them coming, Jean Claude Mugenzi cannot and we managed to flee through lie face down in his bed without banana trees, and we spent sev- thinking of his father and sib- eral nights in a swamp near lings’ murders and his own bul- where we come from. let wound. “We could hear them looting Mugenzi and his wife Anne our property. We could hear Marie Bamukunde, now South

Bend residents, survived the see RWANDA PAGE 7 STEPH WULZ | The Observer Zahm claims victory in SMC announces quiz bowl championship master of speech

By JESSICA MERDES The St. Edward’s team, com- are proud of that.” News Writer posed of four freshmen, came Zahm’s team consisted of pathology program into the championship match six seniors that had won the The Zahm House quiz bowl undefeated, captain Tommy annual interhall quiz bowl team defeated St. Edward’s Davis said. The members were tournament three times in the Hall 2-0 in a best-of-three se- not discouraged by their loss in past four years. Zahm lost in ries during the interhall cham- the championship, Davis said. the 2013 championship to St. pionship Tuesday evening, “We started at the bottom, Edward’s, which was their only sealing their victory on the last and now we are here,” he said. question of the second round. “No matter what happens, we see QUIZ PAGE 7 Students seek peace at Grotto

By MARISA IATI Senior News Writer

A man in an electric wheelchair Photo courtesy of Gwen O’Brien rolls up to the Grotto of Our Lady A Saint Mary’s communicative disorders major sits with a pupil. of Lourdes in silence, lights a can- Speech pathologists often rely on phonetics to teach their students. dle and leaves. An elderly woman rests on a By KELLY KONYA accreditation institution, ap- bench, engaged in conversation Saint Mary’s Editor proved the graduation program with a middle-aged companion. earlier this month, director of A couple prays side by side on Saint Mary’s celebrated the media relations Gwen O’Brien the kneeler as two young kids blessing and dedication of the said. The program will begin fidget next to them. Judd Leighton Speech and in the fall of 2015, pending ac- On one of the first sunny after- Language Clinic on Wednesday in creditation from the Council noons after a long winter, Notre Carroll Auditorium. At the event, on Academic Accreditation in Dame’s shrine to the Virgin Mary the College announced that it will Speech-Language Pathology and has come alive. soon offer a master of science in Audiology. For some students, such as ALLISON D’AMBROSIA | The Observer speech pathology. College president Carol Ann Jimmy Summers and Melissa Truitt, members of the class of 2011, The Higher Learning see GROTTO PAGE 6 light a single candle at the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes. Commission (HLC), an see MASTERS PAGE 5

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By HALEIGH EHMSEN and as part of the event because it KAYLA MULLEN is a meaningful way to be- Associate Saint Mary’s Editor and gin the evening in prayer and News Writer reflection. “The dinner following the On Thursday, the Notre Dame speak out was started last year. and Saint Mary’s campus com- We wanted the opportunity for munities will unite in the annu- us to gather as a community al Take Back the Night event to and share a meal after the shar- break the silence about sexual ing of stories.” violence. Guerrero said Take Back the A “We Stand United” banner Night provides both campuses will be visible Thursday leading an opportunity to stand in soli- the way down Saint Mary’s Road darity about an issue that af- to the Grotto at Notre Dame. fects them both. Senior co-chair of the Student Advisory Committee for the “[Take Back the Belles Against Violence Office STEPH WULZ | The Observer (BAVO) Galicia Guerrero said Night] shows Take Back the Night is an event that, together, serves as a BAVO Ally on Safe Walk, Men Against to spread awareness as well as that stems from the Take Back both Saint Mary’s the Events and Campaign Violence, PrismND and Shades build a community healing and the Night national foundation, and Notre Dame Committee. She said the pur- of Ebony also participated in support,” she said. which is dedicated to promoting pose of Take Back the Night is planning the event, Downey Watkins said students would awareness of sexual violence. students are to end the silence surrounding said. She said all groups united be impacted by the remark- She said Take Back the Night committed to issues such as rape, sexual as- in their goal to stand against able stories and experiences is hosted nationally on the last taking a stand sault, sexual abuse and domes- sexual violence. planned for the evening. Thursday in April on college against attitudes tic violence. “We are seeking to raise “Even though this is an event campuses across the country. “These crimes are often la- awareness about sexual vio- that lasts one night, it truly can Amanda Downey, director and behaviors beled as ‘crimes of silence’ be- lence and to stand in solidar- make a big impact on the com- of educational initiatives at that perpetuate cause the report rates for these ity with survivors of sexual munity by bringing awareness the Gender Relations Center at violence.” crimes are low,” she said. violence,” she said. “Sexual vio- to these issues,” she said. Notre Dame, said the event will Take Back the Night would lence affects everyone — sur- Other events taking place this Galicia Guerrero begin with a candlelight vigil provide a sense of unity be- vivors, friends of survivors, week include the Clothesline Saint Mary’s senior service, followed by a march tween the two communities roommates, classmates — we Project and Denim Day. around campus. The night will and allows for open dialogue, are a community, and we need conclude with a speak out. “[Take Back the Night] shows Watkins said. to stand in solidarity to express “By beginning “A march and a speak out are that, together, both Saint Mary’s “It is also a chance for survi- that we will not stand for sexual standard components of [Take and Notre Dame students are vors of these crimes to share violence in this community.” the event with a Back the Night] for many cam- committed to taking a stand their story and bring awareness Connie Adams, director of candlelight vigil, puses and organizations,” she against attitudes and behav- to these serious crimes,” she BAVO at Saint Mary’s, said Take our efforts are said. “The Saint Mary’s and iors that perpetuate violence,” said. Back the Night is one of the centered in prayer Notre Dame community have Guerrero said. Campus Ministry, Notre few events on campus annu- included a candlelight vigil Sophomore Ashley Watkins Dame Security Police (NDSP), ally where students could share and faith.” their own stories. Connie Adams Paid Advertisement “I hope that it provides heal- director of BAVO ing for both individuals impact- ed by sexual assault, but also A national initiative, the our larger Holy Cross commu- Clothesline Project invites nity,” she said. survivors of stalking, abuse or Take Back the Night at Saint sexual violence to write a mes- Mary’s will kick off at 5 p.m. sage of hope on a T-shirt that near Lake Marian, Adams said. will be displayed on campus. “By beginning the event The Notre Dame Clothesline with a candlelight vigil, our Project will hang in front of efforts are centered in prayer O’Shaughnessy Hall, providing and faith,” she said. “I believe a show of solidarity and hope, a it truly deepens our solidarity University press release stated. and reignites our commitment Denim Day, a national move- to prevention. I have witnessed ment to raise awareness about survivors empowered through the consequences of victim their participation.” blaming in sexual assault cases, Sophomore Grace Adair will occurred Wednesday to com- speak at the kickoff, Guerrero memorate a sexual assault case said, and then the group will in Italy that was overturned due walk over to the Grotto, hold- to the fact that the victim’s jeans ing a sign that says “We Stand were tight. The judge concluded United.” Guerrero said she and that the victim must have re- all of those involved with BAVO moved her jeans herself, thus hoped for a good turnout from inferring consent, the press re- students, faculty and staff. lease stated. “[Take Back the Night] is Students were invited to wear an important event for Saint jeans on this date to show their Mary’s students to attend be- dedication to the idea that cause it shows that together as clothing choice does not indi- a community we are responsive cate consent, a press release and want to show support for said. Downey stressed the im- those who have been impacted portance of these events and by violence,” she said. “Further, the awareness they raise. by having a strong presence of “[These issues] impact men Saint Mary’s students it shows and women as survivors but just how important these issues also our entire community,” she are in our community and fur- said. ther spreads awareness. “We know that this event re- Contact Haleigh Ehmsen at ally has the potential to have a [email protected] great impact on our community and Kayla Mullen at and is such a great opportunity [email protected] 4 The observer | thursday, April 24, 2014 | ndsmcobserver.com NEWS Entrepreneur alumna shares start-up experience

By REBECCA O’NEIL a small business owner,” Smith career in the fashion industry, father’s real estate company and loans, Smith opened the store News Writer said. “I knew it was a large part she said. saved the necessary funds. in 2008, just two months before of my life, and yet I had this pas- “I enjoyed the marketing as- “In some ways it felt stag- the recession hit the stock mar- Saint Mary’s College alum- sion for fine art.” pect of the boutique, organizing nant,” Smith said. “I was work- ket. She said she received a small na Vanessa Cooreman Smith Smith said she struggled to the merchandise and coordinat- ing in real-estate and regularly business loan, which she aug- shared her entrepreneurial ex- satisfy her interest in varied ca- ing outfits,” Smith said. “I could thought to myself, ‘Okay, this is mented with consignment. perience as the owner of Flourish reer paths that seemed to occu- see the potential. not fashion.’ When the impact took its toll Boutique, a woman’s clothing py opposite ends of the working “You’re dealing with profit “Even though I felt frustrated, on her personal business and her store located in Granger, Ind., spectrum. Finding a way to margins and all those things and I was planning and I was re- family’s realty business, Smith with students Wednesday dur- combine these two parts of her it was a nice combination. I had searching and I was learning. It and her husband had to sell their ing a lecture co-sponsored by life posed an interesting chal- an awakening where I realized wasn’t the same industry it’s all home, she said. Flourish really the business and economics de- lenge, Smith said. that fashion was a way for me to the same kinds of things I deal took off when Smith launched partment as well as the Career satisfy my love for art and still be with now.” their online store in 2011, three Crossings office. “The success rate in the business world too.” years after the store’s grand “The mission of the store is to Smith, who now receives a “If you pursue your opening, she said. help women flourish — hence of start-ups is consistent profit margin of 10 “Last year at this time we the name — in fashion, so look- very very bleak. percent, said she had an awak- passion it will give had five thousand Facebook ing good providing women with Most go out ening that paid off. you the energy to fans, now we have 60 thousand clothes that have a special flour- within five years, “Ten years later I am a wife do what it takes to Facebook fans,” Smith said. ish or flair, but also on a deeper and a mom and also the proud be successful.” “We’re up year over year [in level, ” Smith said. “It’s part of regardless of the owner of Flourish Boutique,” she sales] 60 percent in store and 200 my goal to help women beyond industry. Retail said. Vanessa Cooreman Smith percent online.” their appearance.” is notoriously The journey to success was owner Smith said Flourish has Smith said her story is one of worse.” hardly fluid, Smith said. She said Flourish Boutique been featured on CNN and ap- determination and persistence experiencing the difficulties of pears regularly on noteworthy in a time of economic turmoil. Vanessa Cooreman Smith starting her own business posed After three years of saving, “It Pinterest contributors and oth- The 2004 graduate majored in owner challenges on multiple levels. was just a burning fire inside of er fashion bloggers’ websites. art and minored in education Flourish Boutique “As with any new business, me and I really had to get going,” Flourish also received the South during her time at Saint Mary’s. I was headed for some trials,” Smith said. “My dad, who was Bend Tribune’s readers’ choice “I had a love for everything “I felt like I didn’t fit wholly Smith said. “The success rate my mentor, was telling me ‘Do award for clothing boutique, she artistic and creative, but I also into either world at times,” she of start-ups is very, very bleak. what you love and the money said. had an entrepreneurial back- said. Most go out within five years, re- will follow.’ If you pursue your “We hope one day to turn ground,” Smith said. It was not until her junior gardless of the industry. Retail is passion it will give you the en- Flourish into a mega-boutique,” Smith said nearly every one of year, when Smith began work- notoriously worse.” ergy to do what it takes to be Smith said. her family members owns their ing at Inspire, another boutique Prior to launching her own successful.” own business. in the South Bend area, that she business, Smith needed money, After writing a business plan Contact Rebecca O’Neil at “I knew what it required to be realized she wanted to pursue a she said, so she worked for her and researching small business [email protected]

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SENATE Masters community,” Connolly said. “The Continued from page 1 clinic lets students respond to the complex needs and challenges of Mooney said Wednesday was a the world while developing their Frosh-O changes planned day of great celebration for the own talents.” College. The clinic and future master’s By MARGARET HYNDS “We’re training them to iden- to be a lot of construction by “In the spirit of the Sisters of program will also enable the News Writer tify micro and macro aggres- Stepan [Center], and we’re re- the Holy Cross and their mis- College to meet a regional need sions,” she said. “The idea is ally not sure what it’s going to sion to reflect on the signs of the for professional training oppor- At Wednesday night’s student that these commissioners be- look like and how easy it will be times, discern needs and respond tunities in speech pathology, Senate meeting, junior Deirdre come active bystanders within to get people through.” to those needs, the master of sci- Connolly said. Harrington, chair of the their Frosh-O committees and Another initiative SCOC will ence in speech pathology and “In other words, it will help ex- Student Campus Orientation … make sure every person feels put forth this August is to en- the Judd Leighton Speech and pand the profession by allowing Committee (SCOC), led a dis- welcome.” courage more programming Language Clinic are our response more students to pursue or com- cussion on upcoming changes Harrington said several between same-sex halls “be- to a regionally unmet demand,” plete their degrees,” she said. to the first-year orientation pro- changes to the Class of 2018’s cause it’s important to have Mooney said. “We are very grate- Senior and communicative gram, or “Frosh-O.” Frosh-O weekend are not ac- friends of your gender from ful to the foundation for this gen- sciences and disorders major Harrington said Frosh-O tually new developments, but outside your dorm,” Harrington erous gift.” Kristine McInerney said her grad- weekend begins the Friday rather technicalities that have said. The clinic, which will serve local uating class is the first class to do that freshmen move into their been largely ignored in recent Several senators expressed area clients, and the implementa- clinical practicum in the clinic. dorms and continues through years. For example, serenading concern that this change would tion of the new master’s program The clinic itself began hosting cli- Sunday evening. SCOC and dorms with songs and danc- alter the dynamic of Frosh-O. are both possible due to a $1 mil- ents last summer, with students dorm Frosh-O committees es will not be allowed before Alumni Hall senator and fresh- lion grant from the Judd Leighton utilizing the clinic beginning in and commissioners, as well as Sunday. man Scott Moore said opposite- Foundation, O’Brien said. Clinic fall 2013. the University administration, “We’re also looking into gender dorm programming clients will include those whose “Student clinicians hold one- plan activities and information changing the name of ‘ser- encourages freshmen to make speech is affected by stroke, de- hour speech language therapy sessions within allocated times enades’ to something that friends with people of the op- mentia, autism and Down syn- services for clients in both group throughout the weekend, doesn’t have such a romantic posite gender — an impor- drome, among other factors. and individual settings. Students “In SCOC, we train all the connotation,” Harrinton said. tant experience within the Jim Keenan, the president of the have real-life experiences in as- staff for Frosh-O and go over “We want to change it so it isn’t University’s single-sex resi- Judd Leighton Foundation, said sessing and treating clients,” programming and work on in- heteronormative and doesn’t dence hall system. the organization is pleased to be McInerney said. clusion and having a fair and make people feel uncomfort- Montague said the ultimate able to continue this long-stand- For McInerney, the clinic welcoming Frosh-O experience able. The point of serenades is goal for Frosh-O is to promote a ing partnership with the College. has acted as her second home for everyone,” Harrington said. not to seduce people; it’s dorm balance of events. “We are also excited by the this year, solidifying her desire Harrington said this year, spirit.” “I know it’s a huge part of learning opportunities that this to become a speech-language SCOC hopes to “change the cul- Additionally, dorms will walk Frosh-O, but we’ve heard a lot new graduate program brings to pathologist. ture that surrounds Frosh-O to Domerfest on their own in- of comments on the other side, the College and its students, and to make it a more welcoming stead of being paired with an- where people feel like they only we are delighted that our com- “With this graduate and inclusive experience. … A other dorm. have same-sex friends that live munity will have access to these lot of people don’t have posi- “We want to ensure there’s no in their dorm,” Montague said. important services,” Keenan said. program and tive experiences with Frosh-O [forced] dates … it’s not condu- “This year, we’re trying to split The master’s program will be majors like weekend, and that’s not a good cive to forming friendships, and the time. We just want to make the only such graduate program communicative welcome to Notre Dame.” it’s awkward,” Harrington said. sure all those complaints are offered in northern Indiana and sciences and Part of making Frosh-O a “It’s also a logistical problem,” addressed.” the second proposed graduate positive experience involves student government chief of program that Saint Mary’s has disorders, nursing, training dorm commissioners, staff and sophomore Shannon Contact Margaret Hynds at announced in recent months, education and Harrington said. Montague said. “There’s going [email protected] O’Brien said. The College has not social work, we offered master’s programs since are a community Paid Advertisement the 1960s. Michael Flahive, chair of the of helpers inclined Department of Communicative to work with Sciences and Disorders and di- those facing life’s rector of the master of science in challenges.” speech pathology program said the profession of speech pathol- Michael Flahive ogy resonates with the College’s director of master of science in core values of learning, commu- speech pathology program nity, faith and justice. “With this graduate program “The clients I work with have and majors like communicative taught me more than I will ever be sciences and disorders, nursing, able teach them,” McInerney said. education and social work, we “When I graduate in a few weeks, I are a community of helpers in- know that my some hardest good- clined to work with those facing byes when I graduate will be to my life’s challenges,” Flahive said. “In clients and my clinical supervisor northern Indiana, we face a short- because of the profound impact age of qualified speech and lan- they have had on they have had guage personnel in schools and on me. healthcare facilities. It’s my hope “I am very excited that future that Saint Mary’s graduates will students will have access to same help meet that critical need.” opportunities that I have been The clinic will be enlarged and given.” moved to Madeleva Hall, thereby McInerney said she is grateful ensuring adequate space for the for the current program because communicative sciences and dis- it gives students the opportunity orders undergraduate program to start making a difference even and future master’s program, se- before they graduate. nior Grace Connolly said. “The program will continue to Connolly, a communicative sci- grow because it excels at prepar- ences and disorders major, said ing students for graduate school the completion of the master’s and future professions, especially program will continue to allow with the new clinic and the mas- direct access to services for indi- ters of science,” McInerney said. viduals and families in the com- “The celebration [on Wednesday] munity whose lives are impacted was a way to honor all of the peo- by communicative challenges ple who have dedicated so much and differences. time and effort into making all of “I am especially grateful to this possible.” witness first-hand what a strong impact the clinic has made on Contact Kelly Konya at both students and the local [email protected] 6 The observer | thursday, April 24, 2014 | ndsmcobserver.com NEWS

different to each person, junior alone and you’re not the only per- quiet. whether it’s stress about a test or Grotto Anthony Barrett said. son facing things,” she said. “I usu- The candles shimmer softly, il- confusion about a relationship, or Continued from page 6 “I’ve been here for a bunch of ally pray for all the other people luminating the darkness. really anything that college stu- different reasons. I’ve been here who’ve lit a candle or come here People perch shoulder-to- dents go through.” freshman Laura Bobich, the after a friend’s dad died, I’ve been to pray that are facing their own shoulder on the kneeler, lost in One time, Stultz said, she was Grotto is a place to reflect on their here with people who are sui- problems.” their hopes, their anxieties, their praying the Rosary on a bench at days, gain a sense of perspective cidal, I’ve been here with a group prayers. the Grotto when she felt a connec- and seek peace. of 100 band kids who are getting Some nights, many visitors tion between her reflection and “Last week, I was very stressed together to celebrate our faith,” “I would be very come at once. Other evenings, her life at Notre Dame. out. I came out of my class right be- Barrett said. “And in each one of flattered if they trickle in slowly, converg- “I happened to be on the fore and was very overwhelmed, those circumstances, it takes on a someone asked me ing from all corners of campus to Visitation, where Mary meets couldn’t even think straight about different role, but it’s always a very to go to the Grotto spend time in silence. Elizabeth and there’s that beauti- all the stuff I felt like I had to do,” special place where people can go On a warm Saturday night in ful moment between them,” she Bobich said. “And I stayed here by themselves or come together as with them because April, junior Kat Stultz visited the said. “As I’m praying and I look up, for probably 10 minutes, and by a group.” I think that’s a Grotto to strengthen her sense of my friend Colleen, … one of her the time I was leaving, I was so The Grotto is a personal reflec- testament to the perspective. friends came at her from the side calm, so cool and collected. … I tion spot for senior Vincent Burns, degree of openness “Right now, I’m wrestling with and just gave her a big hug. And I could go through my day more who said he visits almost exclu- this crush that I have on some- felt in that moment that that mys- systematically, and I was no longer sively by himself to offer up indi- with that person.” body. It sounds silly,” she said. tery of the Rosary just came to life overwhelmed.” vidual prayer. Vincent Burns “But … when you walk into the at the Grotto.” Each trip to the Grotto has a “I would be very flattered if senior area where all the candles are lit, it While stopping by the Grotto on slightly different purpose for se- someone asked me to go to the completely takes me out of myself the night before taking an exam, nior Mara Stolee. What remains Grotto with them because I think Barrett said at the end of his and helps me to remember that freshman James Sigman thought constant, she said, is the site’s abil- that’s a testament to the degree freshman year, he invited fel- there are so many people out there back to when he visited the site ity to minimize distractions and of openness with that person,” he low members of the Band of the that have so many more struggles with upperclassmen from his to facilitate wholehearted prayer. said. “I, personally, would only in- Fighting Irish to join him at the than I do — not in a comparative residence hall during First Year “I didn’t really know how of- vite my very closest friends to join Grotto at the onset of finals week. way, but just remembering to pray Orientation. The older students ten I was going to come [to the me at the Grotto if I were going on “I expected 10 or 12 people to for them and to recognize that you were joking around as they led the Grotto] when I first came [to Notre my own initiative and not part of a come, but I think the first time don’t have to worry so much about freshmen on a run around cam- Dame],” Stolee said. “But when group. I do think generally people there were 85 people that all what’s going on in your life.” pus, Sigman said, but they took I was a freshman, a senior in my treat the Grotto as … a place where came,” he said. “And we all met at For Stultz, the Grotto is a place on a more sincere tone when they dorm told me that I should just go personal prayer is of the utmost.” midnight the night before the first to escape the noise of daily reali- reached the Grotto. to the Grotto whenever, because In the solitude, though, many day of finals and stood around in ties. She said it enables her to step “It’s just so cool to see how seri- the whole world makes more students find a sense of commu- a group, prayed together, hugged back and to remember what she ously the student body takes the sense there. And I think that’s nity. Saint Mary’s first-year stu- each other and did finals week. believes is truly important. Grotto, and I think it’s what sets probably true.” dent Casey Kochniarczyk said the “And it was just such a powerful “It’s often a place where I can go Notre Dame apart completely,” candles that other people have lit thing, realizing this is Notre Dame when I’m either confused about Sigman said. “It means a lot to me Solitude and solidarity create a sense of solidarity. and this is the Grotto.” something or just need to look to that they have a place like this.” As a place for students to visit “You see all the prayers that Our Lady for a little bit of help,” both on their own and with oth- other people are praying for, so A place of refuge Stultz said. “I think it can be a Contact Marisa Iati at ers, the Grotto means something you kind of know that you’re not At night, the Grotto becomes great place of refuge for students, [email protected]

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family were “caught by sur- “So it was like after genocide, reach out and help our fam- Rwanda prise” one night when they had we were just alone, and we were ily, friends and many other Quiz Continued from page 1 tried to reach a camp operated just trying to organize our- survivors.” Continued from page 1 by Rwandan Patriotic Front selves. It was a new life to many Bamukunde said she treated them. We could hear the cows (RPF) rebels. people.” many patients for trauma as loss in four years during the screaming because they were “There was a group of people Mugenzi said one way sur- a result of the genocide, even regular season or playoffs. being taken away. Even though with knives and guns,” he said. vivors have tried to honor the people who were in their moth- The official quiz bowl they are animals, they can feel. “They ordered us to lay face memories of their loved ones is ers’ wombs during that time. website states the distribu- They know there are intruders down, and they started killing. through ceremonial burial. Therapy has helped these and tion of topics as questions in the home. Before they got to me and some “When they were killed, they many other survivors to under- in literature, history, sci- “We could hear them remov- others, the rebels arrived and were just thrown wherever,” he stand their feelings, she said. ence, religion, mythology ing iron sheets from our house, shot from a distance. said. “Some were lucky to bury “We were trying to really lis- and philosophy, fine arts, so there was a lot of noise and “When they heard the shots, them a few days later, but in ten to them and trying to go social sciences, geography commotion. You feel uprooted the leaders said, ‘Shoot them make-shift tombs. Others were through all those stories be- and the category trash/cur- right then and there. You’re sit- all.’ So they started shooting, lost completely. We don’t know cause sometimes I felt like the rent events. Senior Matthew ting, hiding in the middle of a so I got shot, and my father and where [my wife’s] dad was. We story was too much for them, Unger, Zahm’s team cap- swamp, wondering if you’re go- the others didn’t make it. Only never found him and her broth- too hard,” she said. “So talking tain, said the structure of the ing to make it on the other side, my mom managed to slip away er. And it’s the case for many also helps them or using cogni- competition includes “toss- how you can hide maybe at a through the bushes and my two survivors. tive therapy, talking about the up questions” as well as bo- friend’s house before the killers little sisters. “So when you’re lucky to know thoughts that they have that nus questions. discover you. And you hear all “So I was left for dead in the where your loved ones were left, doesn’t help them, trying to Unger said experienced of that. You just realize, ‘This is cold blood, and I could see left to bring some closure, you bury change them [or] trying body quiz bowl competitors com- the end.’” to right, one was dead. I could them with respect and dignity relaxation.” prised Zahm’s successful Mugenzi and his family see my younger brother ago- at a memorial site, a genocide To educate others on geno- team. sought refuge with Hutu friends nizing, and there was nothing memorial site. We did that for cide, Mugenzi makes documen- “Most of us had participat- throughout the country but I could do to help him. So then my older brother who was killed tary films, he said. Mugenzi said ed in high school quiz bowl could not stay long in one loca- there was fighting for what in Kigali.” he and Bamukunde moved to and were trivia buffs, so we tion, he said. seemed to be an eternity for me, To help other survivors pro- the United States five years ago thought it would be enjoy- “We would be discovered but after that, the RPF rebels cess their experiences during so he could attend film school able to compete in college sometimes and get tortured took me with their injured to a the genocide, Bamukunde said at Columbia College Chicago, for Zahm,” he said. “After we and get stripped,” he said. “We make-shift hospital, where they she became a psychiatric nurse from which he will graduate in had fun and won freshman had to walk almost naked and treated me for the next maybe in Rwanda. May. year, we continued a tradi- bare-footed. … Thanks to an two weeks before I was reunited “The concept of mental health “[My wife] always says, ‘Why tion of participating every old Hutu friend, we would es- with my mom and my two sis- was new,” she said. “Psychiatric didn’t you go to law school or year.” cape sometimes when [the kill- ters because they went a differ- nursing was new in our country something else in the coun- “The fact that we were ers] stopped us at the roadblock ent way. They didn’t know that I before genocide. So they told us try?’” he said. “I said, ‘I don’t balanced and well-rounded when they were about to kill us. survived.” about mental health and they understand. That is something gave us the ability to answer “I remember one time there Bamukunde said she also lost told us it’s about counseling. I don’t want. I will find what I questions from any catego- was a Hutu who used to farm most of her close relatives in the “It’s about taking care of peo- want, whatever it is, and I’ll go ry,” he said. “Will Chronister our fields who told the others, genocide. ple who have been through psy- for it.’ So I came here to pursue and Andrew Marino were ‘I will take care of them,’ mean- “Sometimes I don’t trust peo- chological programs, trauma, that dream of mine, and thank especially great, but every- ing, ‘I will kill them.’ He took ple because of what happened,” genocide. … I had some friends God I’ve almost reached it, one contributed and had fun us to a different place where she said. “I was 16 at the time of who went to [nursing] school almost.” which made us unique.” we spent several days, and of the genocide, so I lost my dad. I together who were all genocide Mugenzi said he and course, after that time, we had lost my brother and many aunts survivors, and we were all in- Bamukunde moved to South “Most of us had to be on the move again.” and uncles and many friends of terested in doing that because Bend a year ago because of their participated Mugenzi said he and his our family. we were thinking we could also love of Notre Dame and the strong Rwandan community in high school Paid Advertisement here. quiz bowl and “The first time I came to the were trivia U.S., I think we came to the buffs, so we Basilica [of the Sacred Heart],” he said. “I’m Roman Catholic, thought it would so with friends we came to pray be enjoyable here. We would come almost ev- to compete ery Sunday. I love this Basilica. in college for I love this place. … Maybe my kids will come here to study, or Zahm.” maybe I will get a job here.” Matthew Unger As both Notre Dame and the senior world remember the 20th an- niversary of the 1994 Rwandan According to Unger, the genocide, which took place from interhall competition is April 7 to mid-July, Mugenzi said an alternative to the more the genocide is “always present” competitive collegiate com- to survivors, no matter the year. petitions, giving interhall “I should tell you that it took participants the opportunity me probably 10 years before I to mix fun with trivia. could look at the moonlight and According to the Notre enjoy it, because whenever the Dame Quiz Bowl website, moon was out we couldn’t come the history of Notre Dame’s [out] from hiding and cross a interhall competition dates road or something to go into back to 2004. The website another hiding,” he said. “So I credits Bryce Durgin, a 2011 hate it for that. … And it’s a little graduate, with rebuilding thing, to not be able to enjoy na- the tradition of quiz bowl at ture because of what I endured Notre Dame. during the genocide, or not be- “He [Bryce] possessed two ing able to lie down lazily in my qualities equally as valuable bed [face down] because that’s — a passion for quiz bowl and how my people got killed. That’s a knowledge of high school how I got shot, in this position. quiz bowl. The former drove “Our life is disturbed by many him to spur on the rebuild- little things. There are things ing process as much as pos- you can’t take for granted that sible; the latter enabled him some people do. Some people to inform the team about the are not even able to enjoy life numerous opportunities for because of their history.” competition available.”

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Inside Column LeTTERs To the editor The Bend is (Re)production is not ‘success’ I am writing in response to the article and equal dignity as creatures made in Finally, I ask Stoyell-Mulholland home now on the HHS mandate panel, published the image of God. Christians should and her group whether women, qua online on April 15 and in the paper on respect a homeless woman in the street humans, have a right to life? Many Roni Darling April 16. as much as a wealthy Wall Street trader women need contraception, prescrip- News Writer Erin Stoyell-Mulholland, president of with a large home and family; it is their tion drugs, medical procedures, and/ the Right to Life group on campus, was humanity, not their (re)productivity, or surgeries that treat or affect the Being the extremely nostalgic per- paraphrased as saying a woman’s true that defines their common dignity qua reproductive system and its potential son I am, I thought what more per- success is not achieved until her fertil- humans. for fertility in order to maintain their fect timing to reflect on my first year ity is embraced. I wish to contest this Third, while Catholicism does not health and therefore their lives. To bor- at school than now, less than three claim as wrong on several levels, when preach a view of women as defined row a metaphor from Pope Francis, the weeks till the finish line (yes, less than assessed from the moral standpoint of by their (re)productive “success,” Affordable Care Act and the HHS man- three weeks!). A part of me longs to Catholic theology. American society in all its capitalistic date are a “big tent” under which all be in my coastal hometown, Seaside, First, Catholicism cares not about crudeness certainly does so. To say that people in our country can find coverage Ore. Instead of studying for finals or the mere “success” of humans, but women only achieve “true success” by for their basic human right to health finishing papers I catch myself online rather the human striving for virtue embracing their fertility is to contradict care, and the fundamental human right shopping for a new wetsuit and sum- (including the virtue of justice, the first basic moral principles of Christianity, to life itself. mertime apparel. virtue of communities and political as well as to reinforce the insidious Although it may seem like I’m institutions). norms of capitalism that lead many wishing the school year away, I can’t Second, Catholicism does not define people to see and treat humans and Eileen Hunt Botting help but reflect on my first year at human beings, female or male, in terms other sentient beings as mere means to associate professor Saint Mary’s. I was often criticized of their (re)productive capabilities, but their economic and political ends, such Department of Political Science for choosing an all-girls school in rather in terms of their fundamental as a more “productive” society. April 16 Indiana, and at first I didn’t blame the critics. Five months ago in a homesick fit, I booked a flight home, which landed at an airport four hours from my house Race still matters and included a 14-hour layover, any- thing to get out of South Bend. After It was with great distaste that I heard which a numerical value cannot be given blind eye to injustice and turning a blind being home for a few days it started the verdict on one of the Supreme Court’s such as life experiences, life struggles, eye is living in ignorance. to feel as though no time had passed recent rulings. The decision in Schuette and ultimately things that the student Chief Justice John Roberts is hesitant at all. Suddenly it was as though my v. BAMN, the aforementioned case, con- cannot control, is taken into account in to believe such race-sensitive admissions first semester hadn’t happened. I was cluded that there is no authority in the the admissions process except for the policies are effective. He believes that we working at the same job, driving the Constitution of the United States that consideration of race. live in a society where minorities are not same route home, spending time with prohibits the cumulative voter’s deter- In other words, a minority student’s discriminated against anymore and that the same friends and implanting my mination, in the state of Michigan, to decision to be a minority is as defining as the affirmative action laws enacted after bottom on the same spot on my same ban the use of race-sensitive policies in a legacy student’s say in where their par- the civil rights movements are futile, couch. Suddenly, there was a transi- respect to admissions, otherwise known ents went to school: nonexistent. So why because we’re not living in those times of tion where this normality turned into as Affirmative Action, into public uni- should this near nepotistic practice be such (apparent) social inequality. Chief an abnormality. I was able to find versities and colleges within the state of allowed and not race-conscious criteria? Justice Roberts believes that race-sensi- comfort flying over the Golden Dome Michigan. The upholding of Michigan’s I fail to see how this isn’t some form of tive admissions polices might “do more thinking to myself, “I can’t wait to take amendment to ban affirmative action ongoing institutionalized affirmative ac- harm than good.” However, Mr. Chief a nap in my bed.” gives leeway to the rest of the states to tion where the majority of beneficiaries Justice, do you really think this is the This bold move allowed me to im- ban affirmative action without fearing its happen to be ethnic white students. solution? Not giving the opportunity to a merse myself in more ways than I federal unconstitutionality. Additionally, the truth is that generally, huge portion of the minority’s ability to thought possible. I’ve been able to Now, I don’t claim to know much about though not subject to always, the average attain a higher education by closing the spend every break in a different city. constitutional law, so I will not argue white student has a radically different gaps inherently created by uncontrol- Fall break I spent in Baltimore with with the court’s decision nor do I wish to time growing up than the average urban lable things like race and culture. family that I wouldn’t see otherwise pointlessly try to rally any sort of coali- youth of color and affirmative action is Do you think turning a blind eye is due to the fact that we lived on the tion explicitly against the ruling, but I the federal government’s way of closing the way to go, Mr. Chief Justice? After complete opposite sides of the coun- do wish to shed some light on concerns the giant gap between the majority and all, affirmative action is not about al- try. I spent a week with one of my best pertaining to this unfortunate ruling. minority in America. The truth is that as lowing less qualified and mentally friends in San Francisco, where some In the dissent of the ruling authored social minorities living in this country incapable students into any universi- of our time was spent in the heart of by Justice Sonia Sotomayor and joined our lives are radically different, and we ties. Affirmative action does not make North Beach passing by cafes that by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the as- cannot hope to be completely under- minorities immune to rejections from Ginsberg and Ferlinghetti created sociate justices raise the question of why, stood by the entire majority. We cannot universities. It never has and it never literary masterpieces in. I concluded of all types of holistic judgment taken change, and we will not change these will. Affirmative action has never been my spring break at my first South into account in the admissions pro- inherent differences, but given them about allowing the less qualified in, but Side Irish parade in Chicago. I used cess, should race be the only one to be we should be rejoicing in each other’s about giving the students of ethnic mi- to think the extent of St. Patrick’s Day eliminated. diversity. Why are we not doing this? Is nority groups the chance to gain an edu- in America was pinching someone Justice Sotomayor points out, “a citizen it perhaps that people seem to be more cation that they might never have been for not wearing green. The South Side who is a University of Michigan alum- comfortable in hiding our differences able to receive due to impediments cre- proved me wrong. I spent Easter in nus, for instance, can advocate for an and act like nothing is really wrong? ated by differences in class and cultural Lake County, Ill., and unbeknownst to admissions policy that considers an ap- Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg says, backgrounds. me, even a day in Wisconsin. plicant’s legacy status … [and the] same “race matters because of persistent Do you believe, Mr. Chief Justice, given The Bend has become a second options are available to … policies that racial inequality in society — inequal- all the statistics of the horrendous results home to me, something I never consider athleticism, geography, area ity that cannot be ignored and that has of some universities that have banned af- thought I would say. It’s allowed me to of study, [however], the one and only produced stark socioeconomic dispari- firmative action policies, that this is the see new places, meet new faces and get policy a Michigan citizen may not seek ties.” Ignoring the fact that America’s low right step for the country? Do you believe a better idea of who I am. Although at through this long-established process income and low performing schools are minorities are truly equal now? times I long to be home, I wouldn’t ask is a race-sensitive admissions policy over-enrolled with minority students, to spend these four years anywhere that considers race in an individualized high school graduation rates for mi- else. Sometimes transition isn’t easy, manner … to achieve diversity.” Justices norities are tanking and that minority Cesar Hernandez but oh, is it worth it. Sotomayor and Ginsburg are trying to students are still not gaining higher edu- freshman point out to the court and their readers cation in higher proportions is worry- Fisher Hall Contact Roni Darling at that holistic judgment, or qualities to ing. Not acknowledging this is turning a April 23 [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 | thursday, April 24, 2014 | ndsmcobserver.com 9 I write to get a rise out of you

race-relations at the University, but Most of my pieces end up not having glad that you woke up this morning Katrina Linden more so lately to create a rise in in- a point to them. Even as I am writing and that the sun is out. Be happy that Kat’s Meow dividuals who are set on disagreeing this, I am struggling to find any reason you are alive in this very moment in with my opinions. in typing this out into words. What is time. Sometimes it’s nice to be com- My parents criticize me for consis- I sometimes consider if this makes the point of writing? Maybe my recent pletely oblivious of the rest of the tently antagonizing my brother, teas- me a sadistic being. I doubt it, but oth- analysis of Joan Didion’s “Slouching world’s problems. ing him, making him angry for merely ers may disagree. Toward Bethlehem” and his existen- Stop focusing on the future. When existing sometimes. Some part of me I do this thing where I laugh about tial crisis has brought me to the same you’re always looking ahead at what enjoys seeing him get mad about me the absurdity of my articles and se- point in life. I don’t take myself very could be, you miss the great things popping my gum too loud or eating cretly read every comment that people seriously, and neither should you. happening in your life at this very mo- one of his French fries when he isn’t post on them. I thoughtfully ponder Life doesn’t have much meaning ment. If you’re not satisfied with your looking. Another part is curious in the the criticism and comments I receive either. A lot of people I have encoun- life, change it immediately; don’t just workings of his mind, testing him out, then go on with my life. I have sworn tered are so focused on the end goal, wallow in your own self-pity. trying to figure out what makes him off of entering heated debates on the making a lot of money, having a great You might be questioning what the tick. Internet out of respect for myself. job and living in a big house in the point of this article was, so am I. Even at the tender age of 19, I enjoy I read through comments of people suburbs of Chicago. There is a desire “Do not take life too seriously. You getting a reaction out of my brother in angry about life, angry that I am to present oneself as perfectly as pos- will never get out of it alive.” –Elbert the same way as I did years ago. sharing my experiences that tarnish sible, to care about your image, how Hubbard In a similar way, part of me writes to the image of the Notre Dame family, you are received by others, and so get a rise out of my readers. angry that my views clash with their forth. All of these things contribute to Katrina Linden is a sophomore English I write for a variety of reasons, more own, maybe angry that I, and oth- a life of dissatisfaction. major with a studio art minor living in often than not because I have a desire ers, have forced them to look into the Human obsessions with superficial Lewis Hall. She can be reached by email to hopefully educate others on the deeper parts of their souls that they things is disheartening. There is not at [email protected] side effects of their actions and the refused to believe existed. greater meaning to life than to just be The views expressed in this column are actions of their peers, evidenced by Whatever people are angry about, it happy. Be happy with what you have those of the author and not necessarily my sharing of my opinions on ethnic/ is a little scary. in your life in this very moment. Be those of The Observer.

LeTTER To the editor Cultural communities strengthen ND family

Recently, a column was published challenges that must be addressed. in another heritage. All of these clubs competency. It is by experiencing and in the Viewpoint section of The Some students come from commu- make an effort to invite and wel- participating in these communities Observer titled “Poor structures lead nities that are vastly different from come students of all backgrounds; that we truly improve ourselves; not to poor race relations.” This article Notre Dame’s racial and cultural de- for instance, the Asian American by having a few minority friends. pointed out some perceived Notre mographic. This can create a sense Association has for the past year used While we do agree that there are Dame institutional problems, specifi- of “culture shock” for some students the motto “0-100 percent Asian.” issues at the administrative level that cally minority-oriented freshman that is especially difficult consider- One criticism of the freshman re- contribute to poor race relations on retreats and student organizations, ing how many other life changes they treats is that they happen too early campus, we do not believe that elimi- as a cause for poor race relations on are experiencing within the first few in the year, before minority students nating multicultural retreats and this campus. While we agree with the months of college. These retreats pro- have the opportunity to make friends clubs is the answer. Rather, we urge author’s point that the alleviation of vide a sense of comfort and commu- on their own. One analogy we find the University to address the issue by this issue requires action from the nity that puts these students more at on campus is freshman orientation showing increased support for offices administration, we do not feel that ease as they make their transition. itself. During this weekend, students like Multicultural Student Programs these retreats and clubs are the root Many people like to think that we are encouraged to bond with and and Services and organizations like of the problem. live in a post-racial society where participate primarily in their dorm Diversity Council. These entities pro- There are a number of claims that different racial groups are perfectly community. However, this does not vide great programming for all stu- were made about these programs that integrated. However, race and espe- prevent students from making friends dents and we believe that they would we would like to address. One claim is cially culture are often a large part of with those outside of that community benefit from greater funding and that the retreats are firmly set apart one’s identity; culture influences the as well. Attending these retreats does personnel. We also acknowledge the for minority students and create a way we are raised, the food we eat, not inhibit one’s ability to join other changes that are already being imple- divergence between the “regular” the language we speak and the music communities on campus; in fact, mented by the university, especially students and “other” students. In we listen to. It is important that stu- many students come on the retreat, in regards to inclusion during fresh- response, we would like to point out dents who come to Notre Dame are enjoy their time and make friends, man orientation. that Campus Ministry states the fol- still able to express themselves how- and go on to become primarily in- In conclusion, we would like to lowing: “The Freshman and First-Year ever they wish. This is not to say that volved with other communities that extend an invitation to all Notre Fall Retreat is open to all first-year … students must choose between their share their interests. Dame students to participate in the students, but it is especially geared cultural community and the greater A proposed change to these retreats frequent multicultural events that toward [Asian and Asian-American, Notre Dame community — rather, that has been considered by the occur on campus and to come to our Latino, African-American] students.” they are encouraged to participate in administration is to push the dates meetings. If you are unsure of where Those who have attended these re- both. Much like dorm communities or for these retreats to later in the fall. to begin, you can reach out to any of treats know that we are pleased to religious communities, cultural com- We believe that this will not change the cultural clubs on campus; we wel- have students who do not necessarily munities are meant to enhance the the way that students make friends come you with open arms. identify with the designated cultural Notre Dame experience as a whole. outside of their respective cultural group and welcome them into our These sub-communities also ben- communities. Instead, it will frag- family. efit the entire student body. They ment these communities. Many of Michael Dinh This still leaves open the question provide a means for students to learn the students who have gone on these 2013 Asian and Asian-American as to why these retreats are neces- and participate in cultures that are retreats have cited them as a large Freshman Retreat co-leader sary and why they create a smaller different from their own. We recog- part of the reason they decided not community within our Notre Dame nize that many students come from to transfer out of the university after Celeste Villa-Rangel community. backgrounds where they might not negative experiences with freshman 2013 Latino Freshman Retreat Each student comes in during their have fully experienced other cultures. orientation. These retreats, clubs and co-leader freshman year from a different back- Clubs like Latino Student Alliance, communities are critical retention ground. This diversity of background Black Student Association, Asian tools for the university. Furthermore, Ray’Von Jones is part of what makes Notre Dame American Association and others regarding race relations, fragment- 2013 African-American Freshman so great. But with the advantages provide an opportunity for any stu- ing these communities will elimi- Retreat (The Plunge) co-leader diversity brings also come some dent to learn about and participate nate opportunities to gain cultural April 21 10 The observer | thursday, April 24, 2014 | ndsmcobserver.com

By MATTHEW McMAHON tollbooth outside Des Moines, Iowa (fingers crossed!). dying yet. Scene Writer Favorite Thing About Notre Dame: Café de Grasta. Favorite Thing About Notre Dame: Attending lec- Shoutout to Matt Tryniecki for making the best chicken tures and taking useful notes when I feel like it. Thursday night, the Student Standups will have its wraps this side of the Mississippi. Your Biggest or Most Irrational Fear in Life: Mall last, and most syllabically alliterated, performance of the Your Biggest or Most Irrational Fear in Life: kiosks. year. The group boasts a loaded set list with slots from its People always say “it’s like riding a bike,” but I haven’t rid- Dream Set List: Two hours of assorted fart noises. officers and some of its longest-tenured members, many den a bike in like 5-6 years. I’m terrified that I’ve forgotten Biggest Comedic Influences: Brown paper bags, of whom will be celebrating their final show before grad- how. freshly-cut grass, Pat McManus, a half-eaten apple. uation. The comedians will perform in Legends at 10 Dream Lineup: Pat McManus opening for the Salad p.m. Profiles of the performing senior members follow: Guy at North Dining Hall Name: Mike Duggan Biggest Comedic Influences: Kevin James, Brian Years in Stand-Up: 2 Name: Shelley Kim Regan, Pat McManus Plans After College: Working for IBM. Years in Stand-Up: 4 Favorite Thing About Notre Dame: The community. Plans After College: Being pathetically nostalgic. Name: Jackie Garvin Your Biggest or Most Irrational Fear in Life: Favorite Thing About Notre Dame: The exhilarat- Years in Stand-Up: 1 Cheese. ing tornado alerts. Plans After College: 我要去中国为了教英文。 (I want Dream Gig: Hosting Late Show on CBS. Your Biggest or Most Irrational Fear in Life: to go to China in order to teach English.) Biggest Comedic Influences: Stephen Colbert, Bob Finding myself in situations where I regret never learning Favorite Thing About Notre Dame: The Sun. Newhart, Zach Galifianakis. CPR, self-defense martial arts, or how to tie a tie. Your Biggest or Most Irrational Fear in Life: I’m Dream Gig: Making Bruce Springsteen chuckle. self conscious about how confident I am. The Student Standups ensure this will be the final Biggest Comedic Influences: For non-professional Dream Lineup: “What Does This Question Even chance to catch them before the end of the year. Take comics, the Student Standups. I’m obsessed with all Mean?” followed by “I Don’t Understand the Question.” some time away from the increasing dreary of your emi- of them and how hilarious and brilliant they all are — Biggest Comedic Influences: Pat McManus and the nent finals to have a talented group of students make your you’re coming to the show, right? guy that wrote “Garfield: The Movie.” face ache, an act that’s only fair to even out with the pains on your brain. If you don’t make it, the joke’s on you, and Name: Aaron Weber Name: Paul Frierott those in attendance will have the first and last laugh. Years in Stand-Up: 3 Years in Stand-Up: 1 Plans After College: Hopefully I’ll be working in a Plans After College: To continue my streak of not Contact Matthew McMahon at [email protected]

his three children, applies in costume as an old woman all three children) would have to fill her place with the Caitlin Doyle to be the nanny for his children. The film ends with casting of another voice-of-reason character to keep Scene Writer Williams’ ex-wife, as played by Sally Field, appealing the Williams’ shenanigans in check. custody-ruling and allowing Williams to begin spend- On the other hand, if Field is persuaded to sign on This past week, it was announced that the 1993 slap- ing time with his children — dressed in his normal to the new film, her character’s function is precarious stick comedy “Mrs. Doubtfire” was getting a sequel. clothes and not as Mrs. Doubtfire — again. In a lot of (since you don’t cast Field in a film and relegate her to a Almost 21 years after the original was released to PG sequels (i.e. “The Hangover Pt. 2,” “Home Alone II: Lost position that isn’t a main character). The obvious solu- audiences worldwide, Robin Williams has signed on to in New York,” etc. ), the narrative structure from the first tion is to envision a film where the divorced Williams reprise his role as the gender-bending dad. film is recycled and repurposed and the final product and Field reconcile and remarry; this is counterintui- His costars have not been as enthusiastic about the greatly resembles the original film. This would be im- tive to the entire message of the original. By refusing idea of a new film. Mara Wilson — the titular Matilda possible to do with Doubtfire. There is no good way to to take the obvious route and end the first film with from the other classic children’s film and Williams’ recycle the plot; Williams’ character is found out in the Field and Williams realizing that they loved each other youngest daughter in the film — has been famously end, everyone knows he is the real Mrs. Doubtfire. The a-la “The Parent Trap,” Doubtfire sent a great mes- outspoken about her retirement from the entertainment suspense surrounding whether or not his cross-dressing sage about the realities of divorce during a time when industry, her struggles as a child star and her wishes to would be discovered by his ex-wife was the entire point divorce rates were climbing and there wasn’t much continue to live a normal life post-Matilda fame. Not of contention within the narrative. Most of the hilarity literature about how to help children deal with it. Its surprisingly, then, she has been similarly vocal about from the original film derived from the dramatic irony final scene, Mrs. Doubtfire — now a television personal- her refusal to work on the new film. of Williams’ inability to disclose his true identity. Any ity — gives a speech about how having divorced parents Her onscreen siblings haven’t been so quick to dis- sequel would have to presuppose that Williams’ dual- doesn’t mean that they love you any less, and that final miss the project; while Jisa Jakub, who played the oldest identities are already known, which significantly limits monologue cements the film’s place as a phenomenal daughter, said she is considering signing on, and the fi- the plot structure and precludes most of what was funny stand-alone. nal sibling, Matthew Lawrence, has stated that he would about the first film. No matter how the filmmakers try to reimagine the love to reprise his role. Making this film is, potentially, a In addition to the plot limitations that will necessar- plot, they will no doubt taint the wonderful message and huge mistake. ily constrict the sequel, it is yet unknown whether or hilarious plot that made the original film such a classic. The original plot was inventive, topical and allowed not Sally Field will reprise her role as Williams’ ex-wife. for great comedic range on the part of comedian Robin Her character grounded the film, which otherwise Contact Caitlin Doyle at [email protected] Williams. He played an out-of-work actor who, when could have read as too farcical, and acted as a great foil The views expressed in this column are those of the his wife divorces him and refuses him visit rights with to Williams’ zany character. A film without her (and author and not necessarily those of The Observer.

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By MATTHEW MUNHALL surrounding the farewell gig. “In my mind managing to sound even better than on incredible.” Luckily for LCD Soundsystem Scene Writer I thought we’d play the last show, a month record. By the time Murphy screams, “If fans, “The Long Goodbye” serves as a doc- of editing [the documentary], cleaning up I could see all my friends tonight!” at the ument of that uncompromising, dearly- I arrived at Stinkweeds, my favorite re- the audio and then I’m off!” Murphy ex- song’s climax, it’s hard not to be trans- missed band going out with a drawn-out cord store in my hometown of Phoenix, plained in an interview with Q. “It turned ported to that final show. bang. Ariz., bright and early for Record Store out to be a year of editing, then doing the This box set is certainly not for casual “The Long Goodbye” will be released Day, April 19. Despite all the exclusive re- concert and mixing that, and then having fans, with 187 minutes of audio spread digitally on May 19. leases, I had my eye on only one record: to do a different vinyl mix because I didn’t across 10 sides of vinyl. Still, it is an apt ex- “The Long Goodbye,” LCD Soundsystem’s think it worked for a record.” ample of how the group seamlessly blend- Contact Matthew Munhall at 5xLP box set of their final show. LCD The 28-song, 3.5-hour show spanned ed genres, with electronic music, punk [email protected] Soundsystem were one of the formative most of the band’s discography and and indie rock all co-existing here. bands of my teen years; frontman James “The Long Goodbye” reproduces it in a The gig ends with the gorgeous “New Murphy’s introspective, vulnerable songs gorgeous mix done by Murphy himself. York, I Love You But You’re Bringing Me remain some of my favorites of the young While the records are largely the product Down.” The band begins with the simi- “The Long Goodbye” millennium. While their debut single of Murphy’s calculated vision, as a live act larly haunting “Twin Peaks” theme as LCD Soundsystem “Losing My Edge” was released before I LCD Soundsystem were surprisingly elec- Murphy says goodbye, before seguing was even old enough to have any kind of tric. The dim hum of the crowd courses into his lament on life in New York City. Label: Warner Brothers edge, by the release of their final album in throughout the songs, managing to repli- Murphy revels in this finale, which he “All My Friends,” “You Can’t Hide 2010, the group had cemented itself as a cate the exhilaration of that show for fans draws out by pausing an “interminable Tracks: (Shame on You),” “New York, I love You mainstay in my record collection. who weren’t there. amount” between keyboard player Nancy But You’re Bringing Me Down” “The Long Goodbye” is an appropriate- “You Can’t Hide (Shame on You)” is the Whang’s piano chords. ly-titled release, coming three years after best example of how these songs come Murphy discussed the experience If you like: The Juan MacLean the group’s final show at Madison Square to life, with Reggie Watts’ soulful vocals of leaving behind a band at its peak in Garden on April 2, 2011. The record follows elevating the disco pastiche into some- Rolling Stone last year: “Like, these are my “Shut Up and Play the Hits,” the 2012 doc- thing transcendent. The anthemic “All My best friends, and people liked our band, umentary which chronicled the 48 hours Friends” is another standout, somehow and we got to be uncompromising. It’s STEPH WULZ | The Observer 12 The observer | thursday, April 24, 2014 | ndsmcobserver.com Classifieds

Sports Authority NCAA NFL mock draft: Emmert pushes new rules

Associated Press deemed to be in the best interests for an NCAA increasingly under picking the top 15 of their athletes. The list could in- fire. Mark Emmert wants the NCAA clude adding the full cost-of-atten- The organization is facing a Cameron perfectly. to fast-track upgrades for college dance in scholarships, expanded number of lawsuits, including Aaron Sant-Miller Pick 5: Oakland: Blake Bortles, athletes — regardless of whether a health insurance, additional help the potentially landmark Ed Sports Writer quarterback, Central Florida player union is pushing for them. with academic and career coun- O’Bannon case that is seeking Don’t go into the mind of One day before the board of di- seling, and providing money for compensation for athletes who Over the years, I’ve come to Oakland. It’s a scary place. They rectors meets in Indianapolis and the families of athletes to travel to were depicted in video games, realize two things about the NFL need a quarterback and for some two days before Northwestern NCAA tournament events. and the possibility of a players’ draft. reason people love Bortles, de- football players are scheduled to Back in October 2011, the board union at Northwestern that is One, you can’t predict the spite his lackluster resume. vote on creating college sports’ approved a stipend that would seeking more benefits and bet- draft order, let alone the draft Pick 6: Atlanta: Greg first union, the NCAA president have given athletes up to about ter working conditions for col- choices. Teams make trades Robinson, offensive tackle, told The Associated Press that a $2,000 per year to cover expenses lege athletes. endlessly, sliding forward and Auburn new governance system could beyond tuition, room and board, Emmert has repeatedly back, offering picks like loose Tackle-needy Atlanta has the solve many problems by provid- books and fees. Two months later, said he opposes unioniza- pocket change. On top of that, wildest draft room party when ing more opportunities for college it was shelved amid opposition tion, though he acknowledged every team employs its own Robinson, arguably the top tack- athletes and their families. from full Division I membership. Wednesday he agrees with draft strategy. While some focus le on the board with by far the “It’s the intention of the mem- Despite having the full support some of the concerns raised by on specific needs, other just most potential, is selected. bership and my hope with the of Emmert, nothing has been labor leaders. want the best player available. Pick 7: Tampa Bay: Mike governance (proposal) in place, happened since then and the “I think the most interesting Some general managers fall in Evans, receiver, Texas A&M that the 65 universities in the big criticism has only grown — some- response to the Northwestern love with one player and sell After shooting up draft boards five conferences and the other times from commissioners of the conversation is when the stu- the farm to get that guy. Some with a fast 40 time and impres- schools can came to a quicker big leagues themselves. dent-athlete said ‘Here’s what franchises just historically love sive workouts, Evans could do resolution about ways to help “The group of five would argue we’re worried about,’ I said, 40-yard-dash times (cough some real damage if paired with student-athletes,” Emmert said we’re the ones being sued and ‘Great, this is what we’ve been cough Oakland cough cough). Vincent Jackson as an athletic Wednesday. attacked,” said Morgan Burke, working on for some time,’” Two, predicting draft choices deep-ball duo. A formal vote on the proposal Purdue’s athletic director and a Emmert said, referring to for- will always make you look like a Pick 8: Minnesota: C.J. Mosley, is not expected until at least this key broker in helping find a con- mer Northwestern quarterback fool. Inevitably, some incredible inside linebacker, Alabama summer. sensus on the new structure. “The Kain Colter. “These are things blue-chip prospect will embar- A natural leader, versatile ath- The 57-page draft proposal other schools would say, ‘Yeah, we’ve been talking about since rass himself in the pros. He may lete and three-down linebacker would give schools in the five but we’re competing against you the summer of 2011. There’s have numbers off the chart, will be new head coach Mike biggest conferences (ACC, Big 12, in the championship.’” been a lot frustration that it’s a trunk full of awards and an Zimmer’s second signing bonus. Big Ten, Pac-12 and SEC) more Emmert believes this pro- taken longer to get where we incredible college resume, but Pick 9: Buffalo: Khalil Mack, autonomy to implement changes posal might be the best solution need to be, but here it is.” lacks what I call “a legal brain.” outside linebacker, Buffalo Or, he lacks the athleticism to Mack stays in Buffalo and mlb keep up at the next level. Or he Buffalo gets arguably one of the lacks a reasonable work ethic. Or best players in the draft. Playing the always talked-about and in- for the University of Buffalo hurt tangible football IQ. Regardless, this potential top-five pick’s draft Wrigley celebrates 100 years almost every year some super- stock, but it will not hurt his ca- stud player is projected to revo- reer in the long run. Associated Press ninth-inning lead. percent of their revenues with lutionize the game and years Pick 10: Detroit: Justin Gilbert, But before that, the memories, the Cubs. The Tribune Co., the later, after the career face-plant, cornerback, Oklahoma State There was a giant replica cake the stories, flowed like runs in a previous owner, signed the deal every analyst and expert looks The best corner in the draft right next to the Ernie Banks big rally. and “this ownership didn’t,” Selig like an idiot. goes to a team in desperate need statue, and an old-time band “It just gives me goose bumps said. So, what am I going to do? of secondary help. played as fans made their way because I had a chance to play He said the treatment the cur- Against my better judgment here Pick 11: Tennessee: Kyle Fuller, through the main entrance. here,” Williams said. “I often said rent owners — the Ricketts fam- is my “mock draft.” It’s only the cornerback, Virginia Tech The famed marquee had a this was my playground during ily — has received is “beyond top-15 picks so my editor doesn’t Though the Titans will be message, too. the summer for so many years. unfair” and that he’ll do every- kill me for submitting a column in tears after Gilbert is picked, “Happy Birthday, Wrigley So I have enjoyed it and I still en- thing he “possibly can” to help that’s way too long and because Fuller has the potential and tal- Field,” it read. joy it.” them. divine intervention would be ent to be just as good. Exactly 100 years after the The celebration was held as He also said the Rickettses required to pick the last 17 for Pick 12: New York Giants: Chicago Federals pounded the Cubs ownership and the neigh- have not approached him about all the aforementioned reasons. Taylor Lewan, offensive tackle, Kansas City Packers in the first boring rooftop owners remain moving, that they’re committed Feel free to ridicule me endlessly Michigan game at the famed ballpark, in a standstill over proposed to renovating Wrigley and stay- years from now. New York’s offensive line was a Wrigley was the scene of a joyous renovations. The $500 million ing there. Pick 1: Houston: Jadeveon disaster last season and Lewan is birthday bash on Wednesday af- project, which includes a giant “They know the right thing Clowney, defensive end, South aggressive, great in pass protec- ternoon. Banks and other Hall of Jumbotron, is on hold because to do for this franchise and this Carolina tion and game ready. Famers such as Billy Williams, the Ricketts family wants assur- sport is to preserve this, just like Speed, size, talent, he has it all. Pick 13: St. Louis: Ha Ha Fergie Jenkins and Andre ances that it won’t be sued over the Red Sox preserved Fenway,” The doubters do so only because Clinton-Dix, safety, Alabama Dawson were on hand, and so obstructed views. said Selig, who made his first trip he is that good. With a pick that satisfies a gap- were Bears greats Dick Butkus “You can’t ask a team to be to the ballpark in May 1944. Pick 2: St. Louis: Jake ing hole, the Rams get a much- and Gale Sayers. competitive and you can’t ask Assuming they eventually Matthews, offensive tackle, needed leader on the back end. The Cubs and Diamondbacks people to do things and then tie go ahead with the renovations, Texas A&M Pick 14: Chicago: Aaron went retro, wearing throwback their hands and their legs,” base- it’ll be up to the Ricketts fam- Offensive tackle is a safe posi- Donald, defensive tackle, 1914 jerseys, and the famed ball Commissioner Bud Selig ily to preserve that charm while tion to pick early, and Matthews Pittsburgh scoreboard listed Kansas City said. “It’s just wrong. Somebody bringing the stadium into the might be the safest selection in A spot where Donald’s athleti- and Chi-Feds in their place. It has to say it so I’m happy to say it.” 21st century. Wednesday was a the draft. cism, speed and pass rush skills was a day of celebration, a day The rooftop owners, who day to turn back the clock, a day Pick 3: Jacksonville: Johnny are much needed, despite his of reflection. And a day that charge fans to sit in bleachers to celebrate the century that was Manziel, quarterback, Texas small frame. ended with another loss, the atop their buildings, have a con- at the neighborhood park on A&M Pick 15: Pittsburgh: Bradley Cubs falling 7-5 after blowing a tract under which they share 17 Chicago’s North Side. With Manziel, you get the Roby, cornerback, Ohio State ability to make incredibly pro- His only weakness is his incon- ductive plays out of nothing and sistency. Having experience and 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 attract fans that have showed up leadership with Polamalu behind charge is 5 cents per character per day, including all spaces. The Observer reserves the right to edit to nothing. him should maximize his skills. all classifieds for content without issuing refunds. Pick 4: Cleveland: Sammy Watkins, receiver, Clemson Contact Aaron Sant-Miller at to 2 boys ages 10 & 12 from They told me I could do whatever, Another safe pick for a team [email protected] Wanted mid June to mid August. Personal So here it is, a poem with two first-round choices. The views expressed in this transportation required and ex- leading, frustratingly, to nowhere. Watkins has all the talent in Sports Authority are those of the ND alumni seeking an energetic, perience swimmer preferred. No matter how it is read nothing but the world and would compli- author and not necessarily those organized and experienced stu- Please contact Emily Neufeld at raised eyebrows of the editor will come. ment Josh Gordon and Jordan of The Observer. dent to provide full-time childcare 574.532.7295 for more information. They told me I could do whatever. Sports ndsmcobserver.com | thursday, April 24, 2014 | The Observer 13 track and field Irish track treks to Des Moines for tournament

By CASEY KARNES build on moving forward Sports Writer towards the relays at Des Moines. Fresh off a pair of top- “The team is very confi- three finishes at the ACC dent right now,” Smith said. Outdoor Championships, ”By finishing third again in Notre Dame heads right outdoor we solidified the back into the fray Thursday fact that we belong in the when they travel to the ACC, that indoor wasn’t a 105th Drake Relays in Des fluke. We think we could’ve Moines, Iowa. done better at ACC’s, but At the ACC indoor cham- we’ll take a third place pionships, both Irish teams finish.” finished third in the con- The Irish are now two ference meet, but Notre months into the outdoor Dame was able to improve season, and there are still their performance in the four weekends of meets outdoor championships. between now and the The men finished in third NCAA Preliminary rounds. place again, but the Irish While not overlooking the women moved up to sec- remaining meets, Smith ond, coming just 15 points said that the goal of NCAA ZACHARY LLORENS | The Observer of first place Florida State. success drives the Irish at Senior Kelly Curran leads the pack during an event. Curran and the Irish head to Des Moines, Iowa, on Thursday for the 105th Drake Relays. The Irish had two top-three finishes at the ACC outdoor championships. Junior sprinter Jade Barber every practice to continue led way for the Irish, as she to show fire. next weekend will serve us Irish still relish the oppor- times in the [400-meter] captured Notre Dame’s first “We can’t get compla- well.” tunity to test themselves relay, so there is room for ever outdoor ACC gold med- cent,” Smith said. “Everyday First, however, the Irish against elite opponents, improvement.” al in the 100-meter hurdles. is a day to get faster. Coach must travel to Des Moines said Smith. The Irish will resume According to freshman will have peak for outdoor for the Drake Relays, where “We always like to run competition when they sprinter Harvey Smith, [NCAAs], all we need to do they will find little rest. against good competition,” race all day Thursday at who ran a leg for the Irish’s is follow his workouts, give Awaiting the Irish is a meet Smith said. “It’s hard to the Drake Relays in Des fourth-place 400-meter re- 100% and we’ll be fine. The deep with first class oppo- push yourself when you’re Moines, Iowa. lay, Notre Dame’s success key is not to get injured. nents, including Arkansas, out in front running by in the meet gives the Irish Everyone is kind of tired Baylor and Georgia. yourself. The good thing is Contact Casey Karnes at something worthwhile to right now, and the week off But even when tired, the that all of us can drop our [email protected]

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By ANDREW ROBINSON hosted Trine (1-10, 0-7) in an- Sports Writer other conference matchup. The Belles tightened the score at With continued progress on halftime to 3-2 after freshman both ends of the field, Saint midfielder Aubrey Golembieski Mary’s picked up its second win found the back of the net with of the season on Friday against two seconds left in the period. Trine in between two close Early in the second half, the losses to Calvin and Olivet in Belles went up 6-3 with two the past week. goals from freshman defen- After a lopsided 20-5 loss to seman Jackie Loesch and one Adrian on April 12, the Belles (2- each from Golembieski and 11, 1-5 MIAA) bounced back in sophomore defenseman Sarah their game against Olivet (3-12, Neeser, but a late run by the 2-5) on Wednesday. Early back- Thunder tied it up at 6-6, forc- to-back goals from freshman ing overtime. midfielder Emilie Vanneste The Belles scored first in ex- CAROLINE GENCO | The Observer knotted the game at 2-2. tra time on a goal from sopho- Belles freshman Cathy Baxter follows her teammates’ lead while carrying the ball upfield. Baxter and the Olivet countered with a surge more attack Tess Guerrero, but Belles were able to capture their second win of the season by topping Trine by a score of 9-8. Saint Mary’s to take a 9-4 lead at halftime. A the Thunder responded with resumes play when they take on Albion at home today at 5 p.m. final rally by the Belles was too two goals. Golembieski tied the and it was a very exiting game a great communicator on de- the season against Albion and late and Olivet ended the game game with 70 seconds to go to to be a part of.” fense,” Long said. Alma, Long said she hopes that with a 12-9 edge. Vanneste fin- force a second sudden-death After the game, freshman Traveling to Calvin (8-4, 5-1) Saint Mary’s will be able to slow ished with four goals on four overtime period. goalie Stephanie Szymas was on Saturday, the Belles strug- the tempo of games. After los- shots and added two assists. After Saint Mary’s ended up named MIAA player of the gled to regain their rhythm and ing Vanneste to a season-end- Belles coach Amy Long said thwarting an offensive run by week. fell behind 8-1 before halftime. ing injury, the Belles will play she was encouraged by the im- Trine, Golembieski ended up Szymas had made 26 saves Golembieski had three goals without any substitutes. provements she saw from pre- netting the game-winner, giv- on the week, including several and gathered seven ground Saint Mary’s will resume play vious games. ing the Belles their first ever crucial stops against Trine, and balls, but the Belles ended up when they square off against “I am very proud of our team’s conference victory, ending with finished the week with a 56 per- falling, 15-4, to the Knights. Albion (6-9, 2-4) at home performance,” she said. “Our a final score of 9-8. cent save mark. Long said the Long pointed to her team’s Thursday. The first draw is players are really showing their “I was very impressed by our honor for Szymas was absolute- 31 turnovers and 49-24 ground scheduled for 5 p.m. continued perseverance as the composure in the game against ly well-deserved. ball deficit as areas where the season winds down.” Trine,” Long said. “It felt great “Stephanie is making big Belles struggled. Contact Andrew Robinson at Two days later, Saint Mary’s to get our first conference win, saves ... and continues to be With two games remaining in [email protected]

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SMC TENNIS | SMC 6, CALVIN 3 SMC battles past conference foe Knights, 6-3

By CORNELIUS McGRATH performance, led by the dou- doubles. The Belles failed and Fetters closed out their performance.” The Belles Sports Writer bles teams. to muster a third win as se- games 6-4, 6-2. will close out the conference In the number-three dou- nior Mary Catherine Faller Although Mary Catherine season this Saturday against Saint Mary’s was victo- bles match, sophomores and junior Kayle Sexton were Faller took the lead in her Kalamazoo, and Campbell rious yesterday, earning Margaret Faller and Andrea just edged out 8-5 in the first first set, she fell 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 said he is excited for the a 6-3 conference win over Fetters led the way with a 9-7 doubles match. while Sexton was unlucky game. Calvin. The Belles (10-6, 5-2 win which was quickly fol- Saint Mary’s was even in a first-set tiebreaker and “Kalamazoo is the No. 1 MIAA) bounced back from lowed by juniors Shannion stronger in the single match- ended up losing 7-6 (7-4), team at this point, but we last week’s disappointing Elliot and Audrey Kiefer, who es coming away with four 6-4. Despite this misfor- will bring everything we loss to Hope with a strong managed to win 8-6 at second wins out of a possible six. It tune, Saint Mary’s claimed have at them,” Campbell Paid Advertisement was junior Jackie Kjolhede the victory and coach Dave said. “We reached one of our who set the tone for the Campbell was very pleased major goals which was to Belles, edging her opponent with the performance, make the conference tour- out of a first-set tiebreaker “Our team took care of nament. We did that today, to win 7-6 (7-4), 6-3. Kiefer business today when they so now we look to trying to quickly followed suit with needed to,” Campbell said. upset the top team.” a comfortable straight- “This win puts us in the sets win in the sixth single conference tournament, Contact Cornelius McGrath at match 6-3, 6-2. Both Elliott and I am proud of today’s [email protected]

Football “They’re more comfortable and [former tight end] Troy Continued from page 20 just being college football play- [Niklas], but you’ve got to be ers and doing the techniques physical. We have to be an ex- ends, and the expectations that that we’ve taught them,” tension of the offense.” are put on us on a day-in, day- Booker said. “[…] whenever As great as those kinds of out basis, so in all those facets, the season comes in 2013, for flashy offensive plays are, the he’s been doing a better job, example, those guys were red- tight ends have to learn how to and he’ll continue to grow,” shirted. They weren’t always block first, Booker said. Booker said. in our meetings because they “So we want to have a physi- Heuerman and fellow soph- were sometimes with the scout cal mentality, and those guys omore tight end Durham teams, so now it’s a chance for have to understand how to Smythe did not see action last them to really dive into how we block, so we just teach them year, but they will join Koyack want them to do things, and it’s the mechanics of footwork, in 2014 as Notre Dame’s main different than what they did in hand placement, pad level and considerations at the position. high school, and it’s a learning how we want them to block,” Booker said Smythe and curve, but I really liked how Booker said. “And then we go Heuerman started to settle in they practiced, how they came from there, obviously running with the Irish during the 14 to work every day for the first routes and how we have to do spring practices. 14.” things in our offense with the Part of that learning curve tight ends, formationally, mo- Paid Advertisement has come in the form of experi- tion-wise, everything because ence in non-game-action situ- we do a lot with our tight ends. ations, Booker said. With that We put a lot on them, and they foundation, the tight ends can have to be ready to go mentally adopt the physical mentality as well as understand the tech- the Irish look for at the position. niques we want them to have.” “Like I said first, it’s just be- Smythe and Heuerman have ing able to come every day and taken the preparatory steps but compete against the high level still have to prove themselves of competition day in and day in game action. The last time out, and that’s the first thing either took a regular-season, we try and teach them, and in-game hit was in high school. that goes back to Coach [Paul] “In a game, it’s been since my Longo preparing them in the senior year, and that’s tough, weight room and so on,” Booker but that’s also what drives me,” said. Heuerman said. “But then, as far as specifi- With the opportunities Notre cally a tight end, everything Dame offers its tight ends, starts with being able to be Heuerman, Smythe and physical up there. I know that Koyack have reason to be everybody sees [former tight driven. end] Tyler Eifert catching balls and [former tight end] Contact Samantha Zuba at Kyle [Rudolph] catching balls [email protected]

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nd softball SMC GOLF ND faces Crusaders at home Belles finish

By CHRISTINA KOCHANSKI Sports Writer second in qualifier

In their last game be- Observer Staff Report chance to claim a spot fore hosting the Fourth in the Division III NCAA Annual Strikeout Cancer The Belles finished sec- Championships in May Weekend, the No. 21 Irish ond at the first MIAA NCAA if they can score lower face Valparaiso tonight at qualifier, scoring a season- than any other MIAA team Melissa Cook Stadium. best 329. Olivet, the fall through all three rounds. If The Irish (30-10, 10-5 ACC) season conference champi- they qualify, it would be the split two games against ons, beat out Saint Mary’s fifth time in the last six years ACC rival North Carolina by four strokes. that the Belles qualified for State in their most recent Junior Janice Heffernan the NCAA Championships series. The team started the and sophomore Claire Boyle with their highest finishing double-header with a win led the charge for the Belles, being fourth in both 2012 but fell to the Wolfpack (30- scoring 80 and 81 respec- and 2011. 14, 14-7 ACC) in the second tively. In addition, senior As of now, Olivet holds the game of the day. captains Alexi Brown and top spot in the MIAA with Irish coach Deanna Paige Pollack shot an 83 and junior Adrienne Plourde as Gumpf said her team devi- an 85 respectively. its top golfer. Plourde shot ated from its usual strength Sophomore Sammie a one-over-par 73 to win in the second game of the Averill was the fifth eligi- the medal in the individual series. ble golfer for Saint Mary’s competition. After Olivet “We took two steps for- and she contributed to the and the Belles, Trine sits ward and then took a step Belles’ success with an 89. at third with a score of 359, back,” Gumpf said. “We Sophomore Katie Zielinski and Calvin in fourth with a want to be able to move on and freshmen Ali Mahoney, score of 374. from NC State, get back to Courtney Carlson and The second round of Saint what we’ve been doing well Rachel Kim all competed Mary’s MIAA NCAA quali- and continue on that path KEVIN SONG | The Observer as individuals. Zielinski fier will be Saturday, and moving forward.” Irish senior pitcher Laura Winter makes contact with a pitch during scored the lowest of the the third round of the MIAA Valparaiso (19-25, 9-4 an exhibition game against Illinois State on Sept. 5. individual competitors, NCAA qualifier will begin Horizon League) is in the shooting an 87 to finish Sunday in Marshall, Mich., midst of a road swing. The and freshman outfielder holds a 12-7 record and a 11th overall. with tee-time at 12:30 p.m. Crusaders swept a two- Karley Wester add a crucial 4.47 ERA. The Belles still have a both days. game series at Western reliability and depth to the After Thursday’s match- Illinois in their last se- Irish squad. up, seven opportunities ries and travel to Notre “Karley Wester has remain for the Irish to add Dame and Wright State be- been on fire and Micaela another tally to the win fore returning home. The Arizmendi, her power num- column. Crusaders’ away record is bers have been crazy,” “We worked really, really 4-10 on the season. Gumpf said. “Those two hard all year to put our- Senior pitcher Laura have probably been the selves in a great position, so Winter leads the Irish from most consistent lately.” we need to use these games the circle. Winter pitched Led by Arizmendi, to let the hard work pay off,” her first career perfect game Whidden and Koerner, Gumpf said. Friday against Virginia and Notre Dame’s offense bat- The first pitch of tonight’s Follow us on Twitter. holds a 2.27 ERA on the ters have outscored their game against the Crusaders season, not allowing any opponents 268-121 this is scheduled for 6 p.m. at @ObserverSports earned runs in Tuesday’s season. They take on Melissa Cook Stadium. first game against North Valparaiso’s sophomore Carolina State. pitcher Taylor Weissenhofer Contact Christina Kochanski at Gumpf said she empha- on Thursday. Weissenhofer [email protected] sized preparing for the hit- ting power of the Crusaders’ Paid Advertisement lineup. “Their one and three hit- ters are pretty darn good,” Gumpf said. “They have a lot of power.” Winter will face off against Valparaiso’s soph- omore outfielder Kaitlyn Ranieri, who was named the Horizon League Player of the Week in early April. Ranieri leads her team in runs (32) and hits (54). The Crusaders’ junior catcher Tarah McShane has notched a team-high 30 RBI, and senior utility player Amanda Wisniewski leads Valparaiso with ten home runs on the season. For the Irish, sophomore infielder Micaela Arizmendi leads with 41 RBI and is tied with junior catcher Cassidy Whidden for a team-high ten home runs. Junior out- fielder Emilee Koerner tops the runs category with 44 on the season. Gumpf said Arizmendi Sports ndsmcobserver.com | thursday, April 24, 2014 | The Observer 17

ND women’s lacrosse Baseball and then moved to sec- Continued from page 20 ond courtesy of an error by Kerrigan and continued to The Chippewas (26-15, third on a groundout. He Irish open ACC tourney 12-3 MAC) took the lead in scored on a sacrifice fly from the top of the first. Redshirt MacKenzie. By CASEY KARNES head into Thursday’s game with “Freshmen and sophomores freshman left fielder Alex Junior third baseman Phil Sports Writer no fear. make up two-thirds of the team, Borglin reached on a throw- Mosey began the Irish rally “We’re excited,” Halfpenny and we’ve seen their names lit- ing error by Irish sophomore in the seventh with a lead- No. 13 Notre Dame will face said. “This young team does bet- tered all across the box score,” shortstop Jack Flaherty, who off triple to center and then a formidable challenge in the ter knowing they’ve just seen Halfpenny said. “The sopho- was in the starting lineup for came home on a wild pitch. opening round of its inaugural [Syracuse]. They’ve gotten to go mores are having their first con- the first time. Borglin scored Cavan Biggio then doubled ACC tournament Thursday, as against them live, see what they sistent season, and we’re looking when junior first baseman to left-center and scored the No. 1 Syracuse awaits the Irish do well and what we can exploit. for them to step up and mature. Cody Leichman doubled to tying run. when the team touches down in It will speak volumes to their They have to learn from the ups left field. But with junior right- Chestnut Hill, Mass. improvement on Thursday. We and the downs, take it all in and Central Michigan added hander Christian Torres The Orange (15-1, 6-1 ACC) are want to keep it simple and make utilize it as motivation and con- to their lead in the second on the mound, Collins a familiar and recent foe of the improvements and adjustments. fidence. We feel they’re going inning when junior second would come through in the Irish (9-7, 2-5), as the two squads We’ve just gone through one of to use the regular season as a baseman Pat MacKenzie clutch. Collins, who would faced off in the final game of the the toughest schedules in the springboard into the conference walked, moved to third on score the eventual win- regular season for both teams country, faced the number one championships.” a double from sophomore ning run, secured a walk. last Saturday at Arlotta Stadium. team in the nation, so we feel This won’t just be Fortunato shortstop Morgan Oliver and Senior right-hander Donnie Syracuse jumped all over Notre we’re battle tested.” and Pearsall’s introduction to then scored on a sacrifice fly. Hissa replaced Torres but Dame from the start, scoring Syracuse finished the season ACC tournament, however, since Junior first baseman then would allow Collins to eight goals before the Irish suc- averaging 15.44 goals scored this is the first chance either the Blaise Lezynski would pro- round the bases, giving up cessfully converted their first per game against an average of Irish or Orange will compete for ceed to pull the Irish (16-24, two singles and a sacrifice shot on their way to an 18-10 just 8.25 allowed, making it one the ACC crown since switching 4-17 ACC) within one with fly. Torres (2-3) was charged victory. Senior attacks Alyssa of the top two-way teams in the into the conference. Halfpenny a solo home run to right with the loss. Murray and Kayla Treanor led country. Much of the team’s said the Irish are thrilled to be in in the fourth inning. The “There were a couple of the way for the top-ranked offense comes from Treanor, such a competitive tournament. homer was the first for the hits, but they were in the team in the country, with three who had 58 goals in the regu- “Getting the opportunity to Irish since March 15, when bad-luck category,” Aoki said and four goals respectively. lar season, while the Orange’s play in the ACC tournament is junior right fielder Robert of the eighth-inning singles. Freshman midfielders Cortney stingy defense splits goaltend- awesome, and is the next best Youngdahl and senior catch- “Neither one of them were Fortunato and Casey Pearsall, ing duties between junior Kelsey thing to the NCAA tournament,” er Forest Johnson both went hit particularly hard. They and sophomore attack Kiera Richardson and senior Alyssa Halfpenny said. “Lacrosse fans yard against Appalachian found the right place on the McMullan all had two goals for Constantino. know about the high qual- State. Lezynski also sin- field and then they score on the Irish, but their struggles on The Irish were able to score ity of play in the ACC, and we gled to center in the eighth a sacrifice fly.” defense undid them. Junior goal- more Saturday than most op- want to uphold the ACC as the inning. The Irish will continue tender Allie Murphy allowed six ponents of the Orange, largely best lacrosse conference in the “It was nice to see Blaise with non-conference action goals in under eight minutes thanks to the play of underclass- country.” have a big night at the plate, over the weekend when they before being replaced in the men like Fortunato and Pearsall. The Orange and Irish will face especially after having host Northeastern at the net by freshman Liz O’Sullivan Fortunato led the Irish with 41 off at 3 p.m. today in the ACC struggled over the weekend U.S. Steel Yard in Gary, Ind. for the remainder of the game. goals this year, and Halfpenny quarterfinals in Chestnut Hill, against Miami,” Aoki said. Friday’s game is scheduled Despite Notre Dame’s struggles said that she and Notre Dame’s Mass. In the sixth inning, Central for 7:05 p.m. against the Orange, Irish coach other young stars are go- Michigan’s designated hit- Christine Halfpenny said her ing to have a breakout ACC Contact Casey Karnes at ter, redshirt freshman Adam Contact Vicky Jacobsen at team learned from their loss and tournament. [email protected] Collins, hit a single to right [email protected]

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and we just didn’t have any lead at 19-15, they went on a positioned Gates and Kolbus second half with a shot from Bookstore energy, so we turned it up in run and gave us trouble scor- down low to capitalize on inside the key. Dempsey and Continued from page 20 the second half and played ing,” Bradly said. “Although their height for rebounding Cali took off offensively and much better,” Lynch said. I thought we were the better and getting to the basket. strong defense by Gates and its opponent to get any closer Lynch opened the second team tonight, all credit goes “We had a big size advan- Kolbus shut down Long Story than four points at 15-11. At half with two consecutive to the opposition, they played tage and got to the rim a lot, Short’s drive to the basket, that point, O’Neill freshman outside shots within a minute well and grabbed the win.” which gave us a high shot forcing fouls and prevent- Connor Colpoys had a great to tie the game 11-11. While The captain of #Team43 ju- percentage,” Gates said. ing them from taking any offensive play where he drove Lynch and senior Eric Nesi nior Nick Besler was delight- Long Story Short, led by se- lead. After a late foul by Rees, the lane but stepped back led CJ’s Party of Five’s offen- ed with the close victory. niors Tommy Rees and Joey Touchdown 3s secured the and hit a mid-range jumper. sive comeback in the second “We just came out to have Brooks, and football program 21-14 victory. “They came out and start- half, Knight and sophomore fun and that’s what we’re members David Grimes, Touchdown 3s will move on ed pressing us in the second Pete Ritcher revived the having right now so I can Jason Michelson and Andru to play CJ’s Party of 5 in the half, which sped up the tem- team’s defense. Knight and have no complaints,” Besler Creighton, maintained a con- Elite Eight on Thursday. po,” Ciocca said. “We had to Ritcher, both well over six- said. “We came up with some sistent short game through- “It’s going to be a pretty keep taking the ball to the foot-five, reversed their poor big blocks when it mattered out the matchup. even matchup in terms of basket because the ref was turnover margin from the and we look forward to the Right before halftime, size and skill, so it will be a calling a lot of fouls. That was first half and forced seven next game.” Brooks recovered a pass from very different flow than this really our strategy, taking it turnovers, shutting down Rees and moved inside to game,” Gates said. hard to the hole.” American Hustle’s offense. Touchdown 3s def. Long deliver a layup from the left This is familiar territory for “Once we started moving Story Short side. However, Touchdown Contact Kit Loughran three members of the squad, the ball around, getting shots Touchdown 3s maintained 3s’s Dempsey responded at [email protected], AJ who reached the Sweet 16 and playing defense, we were an early lead over Long with an outside shot from the Godeaux at agodeaux@ last year and lost. Ciocca said good,” Lynch said. “We did a Story Short to secure a 21-14 right, carrying his team into nd.edu, Cornelius McGrath at they are not looking too far whole lot better in the second victory. halftime with an 11-6 lead. [email protected], and Brian ahead and are preparing for half getting the ball around.” Both aggressive and ath- Kolbus ended the score- Plamondon at their next opponent. Though CJ’s Party of Five letic teams, Touchdown 3s less streak that opened the [email protected] “The next team we play is dominated the second used its height and power- big, so everyone has to re- half, American Hustle and ful defense to force Long Paid Advertisement bound,” Ciocca said. Rebound owned the court in Story Short to stray from its the first. Graduate student fundamentals. Holy Cross Juniors def. We Trevor Yerrick and sopho- “They were really good on Do It For Basil more Travis Pate controlled defense and really athletic, The Holy Cross Juniors, the team’s passing and shoot- but we were bigger than them which features three Holy ing game and consistently and used that to our advan- Cross basketball players, de- connected with freshman tage,” junior Kevin Gates feated We Do It For Basil, 21- JesusisLord Nwadiuko un- said. 16, in a back-and-forth game. derneath the basket. Led by seniors Chris Cali The Juniors, who trailed 11-9 “They hustled, they had and Jeremy Riche, juniors at the half, relied on Darrell athletic build,” Knight said. Gates and Taylor Kolbus and McIntyre to dictate their “We underestimated them for sophomore Garrett Dempsey, offense. sure.” Touchdown 3s forced Long “A lot of teams focus on Moving forward, Knight Story Short into poor shoot- me, so I had to keep my said CJ’s Party of Five would ing position and caused sev- teammates involved and not look past its next oppo- eral turnovers. make sure we kept cutting,” nent, Touchdown 3s, in the Throughout the game, McIntyre said. “That helped Elite Eight. Touchdown 3s strategically get some wide open layups.” “We’re playing a big team The Juniors opened the that we’ve played against at Paid Advertisement second half with a 4-0 run Rolfs before, so we know we that included jumpers by have to box out, move the ball McIntyre and teammate and make them run,” he said. Alajowon Edwards. We Do It For Basil was able to keep #Team43 def. The Drones the game within three points #Team43, comprised of for most of the second half four varsity soccer players but couldn’t respond when and a varsity Irish basketball McIntyre had a great put- player in graduating senior back and Zoe Bauer hit a Garrick Sherman, came out knockdown jumper on back- of the gates on a tear, quickly to-back possessions. establishing a comfortable “It was kind of tough at lead with four unanswered first,” McIntyre said. “They baskets. Although the Drones came out and played solid took a while to get going, they defense.” eventually found their stride, Regarding their Elite 8 relying on Holy Cross senior game, McIntyre highlighted Brandon Evans’s skill in the two things to improve on in post to bring the game to a their offensive end. 9-9 tie. After halftime, the “We have to move the ball game was much more evenly more and take care of the ball matched, with both teams more,” McIntyre said. trading baskets. With the game tied 13-13, the Drones CJ’s Party of Five def. went on a 6-2 run to go up American Hustle and 19-15, but that was as large Rebound as the margin would stretch. CJ’s Party of Five capital- #Team43 went on a 5-1 run, ized on its height and shoot- with all five points coming ing ability to defeat American from Sherman and junior Hustle and Rebound, 21-16, playmaker Max Lachowecki. on Wednesday night. #Team43 then went on to CJ’s Party of Five, led by score three of the final four graduate students Matt Lynch buckets, with Lachowecki and former varsity basketball scoring the winning bas- player Tom Knight, used a ket with a breakaway layup strong second half to come to give #Team43 the 23-21 back from a two-point defi- victory. cit at halftime to claim the Drones senior captain victory. 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By BRIAN PLAMONDON, KIT if you don’t use him,” Stone said. LOUGHRAN, CORNELIUS “We made sure to get it inside, get McGRATH and AJ GODEAUX the defense moving around. Wait Sports Writers for them to make a mistake, and find some holes.” Uncle Drew Nem def. Stone’s team, which consists of Tern-drup For What students and University employ- Uncle Drew Nem used a 7-0 run ees, reached the Final Four last to handle Tern-drup For What, 21- year. 8, in a Sweet 16 matchup. “Last year we weren’t patient,” “Yesterday the team we played Stone said. “We were taking early used a zone, so we talked about shots and got frustrated and got that last night,” Notre Dame em- down. This year we’ve been cogni- ployee Alex Stone said. “Today was zant of taking our time on offense. just yesterday coming into fruition If we’re going to be more athletic — we just had to be patient.” than most teams, we better use it The team’s superior size and or we’d might as well be playing athleticism was apparent as they with one hand.” WEI LIN | The Observer dominated the inside post play. Its Stone was quick to point out Members of Romeo Medical Clinic and Team 19 battle for a rebound during a Bookstore Basketball big man, second-year law student that his team has a 6-foot-7 play- matchup. Romeo Medical Clinic emerged with the victory. Chris Stewart, controlled the paint er, University employee Harold and had a dazzling post move and Swanagan, who did not play today Closing on a 6-2 run, Team 8 ran Mazza. They used his size to draw Pat a touch every possession is key lay-in to put his squad up 17-6. He and would be available during the away from Stylin’ John and the 23 defenders down low and open up because we work off of him.” even opened the second half with Final Four. Suits on their way to a 21-13 victory shots on the perimeter. Team 8 took an 11-5 lead into the a jumper from the free thrown in the Sweet 16. “We want everyone to get a touch half and did not allow line. Team 8 def. Stylin’ John Team 8’s offense revolved around each possession,” law student “Chris becomes disinterested and the 23 Suits its big man, Sorin sophomore Pat Henry Ciocca said. “And getting see BOOKSTORE PAGE 18

Baseball | Western Michigan 4, nd 3 football ND drops matchup Koyack eyes starting spot

By SAMANTHA ZUBA with Mustangs Assistant Managing Editor The Irish could find them- By VICKY JACOBSEN junior starting pitcher Scott selves with some solid depth Sports Writer Kerrigan, marred an oth- at tight end if this offsea- erwise strong outing by the son’s work pays off when the Irish freshman second right-hander, according to regular season rolls around. baseman Cavan Biggio knot- coach Aoki. Former tight end Troy ted the score at 3-3 when he “We were a little sloppy with Niklas declared early for the scored on a groundout in the the baseball. Unfortunately NFL draft, but Notre Dame bottom of the seventh in- it’s a little bit of a recur- retains senior tight end Ben ning, but a Central Michigan ring theme throughout the Koyack, who averaged 17.1 sacrifice fly in the eighth year,” Aoki said. “Obviously yards per reception and gave the Chippewas the 4-3 you’re not going to be able hauled in three touchdown win and handed Notre Dame to get through an entire sea- passes in 2013. its first midweek loss of the son without that happening. Now poised to be the No. season Wednesday night. Unfortunately it happened 1 tight end, Koyack seems “I think it was one of those at a difficult time for us.” ready to break out after last nights,” Irish coach Mik Kerrigan gave up three season’s successful cam- Aoki said. “Could we have runs, just one of them paign. Irish tight ends coach played it a little cleaner? Yes, earned, in seven innings of and special teams coordina- KEVIN SONG | The Observer but give credit to Central work. He allowed one walk tor Scott Booker said Koyack Irish senior tight end Ben Koyack rumbles downfield during Notre Michigan, they had some re- and scattered six hits across is making progress in his Dame’s 37-34 win over Arixona State in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 5. ally good players.” six different innings. new role as a “confident The Irish defense com- “I thought overall Scott senior.” film as a unit, talking to the them how to be Notre Dame mitted three errors, two of pitched very well again,” “I think that just the way guys, talking to [sophomore football players, and spe- which led to runs. Aoki said. he’s coming every day, pre- tight end] Mike Heuerman, cifically Notre Dame tight The defensive miscues, pared, ready to go, watching going out and eating with one of which was made by see BASEBALL PAGE 17 the film before we watch the those guys, and just showing see FOOTBALL PAGE 15 YESTERDAY’S EVENTS TODAY’S EVENTS UPCOMING EVENTS ND Women’s Lacrosse at Syracuse 3 p.m. Baseball vs. Northeastern Fri., 7 p.m.

Baseball at Central Michigan L 4-3 ND Softball vs. Valparaiso 6 p.m. Men’s Lacrosse vs. Maryland Fri., 7:30 p.m.

Track and Field at Drake Relays All Day Men’s Golf at ACC Championships Fri., All Day

ND Women’s Soccer vs. Haitian National Team W 2-0 ND Women’s Tennis at ACC Championships All Day Rowing at Dale England Club Fri., All Day

Men’s Tennis at ACC Championships All Day Track and Field at Hillsdale Gina Relays Fri., All Day