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By KAITLYN RABACH financing as a way to try to lever- “Even further, it is an intraparty Saint Mary’s Editor age their power of the purse in issue in the House. The Tea Party order to either stop or delay im- Republicans who really want to The U.S. government began to plementation of the ACA. go to the wall on the Affordable shut down for the first time in 17 “Back in the Clinton admin- Care Act and do everything they years early Tuesday morning af- istration there was a showdown possibly can to eliminate it, are ter a divide in Congress over the and the government was shut opposed, but not actively op- Affordable Care Act (ACA) kept down,” Campbell said. “The posed by the rest of the party in the institution from compro- consequence of that was the the institution. mising on a budget, therefore, Republicans suffered quite badly “There is not an out-and-out leading to an absence of appro- because they were blamed by the war going on there, but folks priations, David Campbell, pro- public for the shutdown. I expect that are more in the mainstream fessor of political science at the the same will happen this time.” of the Republican Party in the University of Notre Dame, said. Patrick Pierce, professor of house are certainly very conser- Campbell said the funda- political science at Saint Mary’s, vative, but they don’t want to go mental issue resulting in a shut- credits the shutdown to a grow- as far as the Tea Party will go.” down is that members of the ing divide within the Republican The Tea Party is not a for- Republican Party have taken Party itself, specifically amongst mal organization in that some a stand against the Affordable members in the House. Republicans are officially card- Care Act and have decided to “I think the key issue is an carrying members and others EMILY VOORDE | The Observer use what would normally be a intraparty issue within the The Lincoln Memorial is just one of the many tourist sites closed to routine extension of government Republican Party,” Pierce said. see SHUT DOWN PAGE 4 the public due to the federal government shut down. Author reviews research Engineer uses

By MEG HANDELMAN write the books. “It was the golden era of jour- News Writer Branch’s talk focused on nalism, the civil rights move- silver in fuel cells two topics: his research on Dr. ment,” Branch said. Pulitzer prize-winning author, Martin Luther King and his Branch said while writing “The By HENRY GENS fuel and solar cell technology in historian and public speaker latest book “The King Years: King Years” he drew from a wide News Writer the department of chemical and Taylor Branch came to campus Historic Moments in the Civil range of sources, but the most biomolecular engineering’s an- to discuss civil rights, journal- Rights Movement” as well as his vital of all were he interviews he When it comes to the field of nual Thiele Lecture Tuesday. ism and politics in the Hesburgh relationship with President Bill conducted. He said it was diffi- chemical engineering, silver Linic began by outlining the Center Auditorium Tuesday. Clinton as discussed in his mem- cult to convince people involved may soon be worth more than need to approach problems in Branch is best known for his oir “The Clinton Tapes: Wrestling in the movement to give him platinum. the field of chemical engineering narrative history of the civil rights History with the President. the real story he was looking for, Suljo Linic, associate profes- by relying on theory and models era, a trilogy titled “America in and even to simply agree to an sor of chemical engineering at to guide experimental design, the King Years,” according to his Civil rights history interview. the University of Michigan, pre- rather than trial-and-error website. Branch spent 24 years Branch said the civil rights era sented two major innovations conducting intensive research to was a great time to be a journalist. see BRANCH PAGE 5 making extensive use of silver in see SILVER PAGE 5 Rector recounts history of Log Chapel

By MEG HANDELMAN filled with people who have just News Writer given themselves to this place and really believed in the mis- Positioned on the edge of St. sion of Notre Dame,” Rocca said. Mary’s lake, the Log Chapel at Today, the Log Chapel is fre- Notre Dame stands as a physical quently used for weddings, bap- landmark of the University’s sto- tisms, Masses, morning and ried history. afternoon prayer by the Old The location serves as the College seminarians and other gravesite for the first priests to small gatherings, Rocca said. serve the South Bend commu- “It’s a small place. We have nity and represents the long a number of bigger chapels on commitment of Notre Dame to campus,” he said. “But if you the people of this area, Fr. Peter want something more intimate, EMMET FARNAN | The Observer Rocca, rector of the Basilica of then this is the perfect place for The Log Chapel is located behind Bond Hall. The landmark, built in 1831 by Fr. Badin, regularly hosts the Sacred Heart, said. weddings, baptisms, Masses, morning and afternoon prayer and other intimate gatherings. “[The Log Chapel cemetery] is see CHAPEL PAGE 3

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Chapel “There are four people bur- ied in the Log Chapel,” Rocca Doctor treasures Mother Continued from page 1 said. “Fr. Badin is buried there. it. It is filled with history.” He died around the year 1853, Rocca said Jesuits set up St. and he was buried for 50 years Theresa’s service Joseph’s Mission in the South in Cincinnati, Ohio. But his Bend area, but in the wake of dream, his wish, was always to By CATRIONA SHAUGHNESSY compassion despite her weak touching,” Wright said, quot- the French and Indian War, the be buried under the shadow of News Writer physical state. ing Mother Theresa. “You’re British forced all of the priests the Golden Dome. So, after 50 “In all my years as a physi- touching humanity. You’re out of the area. As a result, the years, his body was exhumed It may come as a surprise cian, I had never seen anything touching Christ within Mission lacked a resident priest and brought back here.” that Mother Theresa had as breathtakingly beautiful as humanity.” from the late 1750s until around Three of Badin’s succes- something to teach a cardi- Mother Theresa emanating Wright said he continued to 1830. sors are also buried in the Log ologist about medicine, but compassion,” Wright said. work with Mother Teresa, as- Fr. Stephen Badin, the first Dr. Paul Wright, a prominent Mother Theresa introduced sisting in her efforts to initi- Catholic priest to be ordained cardiologist and Notre Dame Wright to the ideology of com- ate a medical clinic in Tijuana, in the United States, eventually “Fr. Badin is graduate, spoke at Hesburgh passion, he said. Mother Teresa Mexico and ultimately travel- took over the Mission, Rocca buried [in the Log Library Auditorium Tuesday addressed Wright’s questions ing with her to Calcutta, India. said. Badin built the chapel Chapel]. But his about his journey through Through his witness of the in the 1830s, after the United medicine and how his expe- intense suffering of the poor- States government forced the dream, his wish, “Christianity was always to be riences with Mother Teresa is being est of the poor at the moment Potawatomi Native Americans changed the way he practices death and the Missionaries out of the area. buried under the medicine. compassionate.” of Charity’s awe-inspiring re- “At this mission, St. Joseph’s shadow of the Wright said at the beginning Dr. Paul Wright sponse, Wright said he came Mission, the government Golden Dome. So, of his medical career, his prac- cardiologist to understand compassion in had decreed that all Native tice in California was ground- a way that he would not have Americans would have to have after 50 years, his ed in his strong educational about the meaning of life by been able to otherwise. a forced migration from this body was exhumed background. He said, however, reducing his complex con- Wright said in this way area all the way west of the and brought back his life and career lacked a cerns to the simple practice of Mother Theresa healed him Mississippi River,” Rocca said. sense of purpose, which ul- alleviating the pain of others. spiritually. Rocca said once the Native here.” timately left him dissatisfied Wright said he was astounded “She turned out to be my Americans were forced out, all Fr. Peter Rocca and lost. by the clarity of her advice. physician,” he said. the land in the area where St. rector “The eternal question en- “Something so unique, so Wright said all people have Joseph’s Mission was located Basilica of the Sacred Heart dured … Why are we here?” special. … This compassion. a human responsibility to at- came under government au- Wright said. Her compassion,” Wright said. tempt to alleviate the suffering thority. Badin bought some of Chapel: Fr. Louis Deseille, Fr. Spiritually distraught, Wright said he went forth of other people and, by do- the land in order to maintain Benjamin Petit and Fr. François Wright sought out the wisdom from this meeting with the aim ing so, manifest the example the Mission’s independence. Cointet, Rocca said. Deseille of Mother Teresa, who was of adopting a new dynamic ap- which Mother Theresa has “So, in order to have some au- and Petit were Jesuits, while staying in a nearby homeless proach to his practice of medi- provided. Most importantly, thority and have some land that Cointet was a Holy Cross priest. shelter at the time. Although cine, one which reflected the for Christians it is a matter of the government did not own, Fr. Rocca said when the govern- Mother Teresa was incapaci- self-giving of Mother Teresa living out a faith identity, he Badin ended up buying about ment forced the Potawatomi tated due to a recent heart at- and her fellow missionaries. said. 650 acres here,” Rocca said. out of the area, Petit accompa- tack, she agreed to meet with Wright said Mother Teresa “Christianity is being com- Badin built the original log nied the Indians on their forced Wright. Wright said he was told him to remain aware of passionate,” he said. chapel within those 650 acres, migration, which has since “brought to his knees” upon the full spiritual import of his Rocca said. In Nov. 1842, Fr. been referred to as the “Trail witnessing Mother Teresa’s efforts to heal people. Contact Catriona Shaugnessy Edward Sorin arrived in South of Tears.” Petit got sick when insistence on humility and “Don’t forget who you’re at [email protected] Bend and took up residence in he returned from the infamous the Log Chapel. march and died at the age of 29. Paid Advertisement “That was the first chapel Rocca said the legends of and residence,” Rocca said. “So these men and their everlast- then, soon after that, Fr. Sorin ing presence in the Log Chapel and the [Holy Cross] brothers heighten the site’s significance built the Old College building.” for him. Rocca said before Sorin ar- “For me, it is very moving to rived, Badin and his colleagues be able to celebrate in a place worked hard to aid the Catholic where you have buried right population of South Bend. But in the middle aisle — I mean, it was Sorin whose vision for a they’re right there where you University led to the founding can’t miss them — the person of Notre Dame. who really started this place “Fr. Sorin’s principle aim in and then his successors, includ- coming here was to start a col- ing a Holy Cross priest, who lege,” Rocca said. helped continue it.” Rocca said. The original log chapel fell “And to see what it has grown into disuse in 1848 and then into today, I mean, it’s pretty burned to the ground in 1856, awesome. Its overwhelming.” Rocca said. It was not until 1906 that a replica of the original Contact Megan Handelman at chapel was constructed. [email protected]

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personnel, Pierce said. House to put an end to this before “If you think about it more bill they passed was to delay Shut down “Nobody wants to be seen as it hurts South Bend even more,” broadly that means it [the shut- Obamacare for a year, not get rid Continued from page 1 harming the military, nobody,” Buttigieg said. down] hurts the entire economy of it completely. The Democrats are not, Campbell said. Pierce said. “There is nothing Pierce said the furloughs are because now you have less mon- in the Senate just have too big of However, he said over the past more patriotic than the American probably the most acute impact ey circulating in the economy,” an ego to even consider anything few election cycles there has military, so you had to figure the shutdown with have on stu- Pierce said. “That means less like that which is really not some- been an increasing number of if there was one group that the dents at Saint Mary’s and Notre money being used to purchase thing against Obamacare be- Republicans elected who are fa- Democrats and Republicans Dame. cars, homes, food, and vacations. cause we are not trying to get rid ther to the right than the mem- could get together on and make “My bet is there are a number Those purchases are what drive of it at this point we were trying bers of Congress they have sure didn’t get hurt it is going to of students whose parents work the economy. last night [Monday night] to delay replaced. be the American military.” for the U.S. government and may “That is why President Obama it for one year, so the government To add to this, Pierce said the Non-essential government per- end up furloughed and that is a keeps harping on the poor tim- could keep working in existence, big question now is how the sonnel were asked to not come to ing of this. It is not as though the I guess keep working at its full Republican Party will deal with work on Tuesday, affecting work- “I am concerned economy is rocketing forward just capacity.” this rising division within its ers across the nation, Campbell about the impact yet, this will slow the economy Junior Sean Long, president entity. said. the shutdown will down, not totally, but it will slow.” of College Democrats, said the “This has been an ongoing is- “It is easy to rail against the fed- Pierce said in order for President 800,000 furloughed employees sue just manifested in different eral government without maybe have on the local Obama to have an effective presi- are often lost in this blame game ways within the Party for a while stopping to think about what that economy, and dency, he must stay firm on his and they are the ones seeing the now,” Pierce said. “This division really means,” Campbell said. urge the House decision to not “give in” to the direct effects of the bickering cur- within the party got manifested “Even if it is not all government to put an end to Republicans. rently going on in Washington. in the 2008 campaign where employees affected it is a big “I think maybe most folks don’t “For me, this whole thing, McCain had to deal with the chunk of government employees. this before it hurts get is that Obama is noticeably although I am coming from more extreme right of his party. It “We think of government South Bend even more conservative than most of the democratic perspective, then got manifested again in 2012 employees as only working in more.” the members of his party in the is a mess for us all, Democrats when Romney has to deal with Washington, but think about the House and the Senate and they or Republicans,” Long said. “I the extreme right of his party. park rangers up at the Indiana Pete Buttigieg have kind of gone along with him would call myself a college stu- “This has got to get resolved or Dunes National Park. Those South Bend mayor for the most part, but they have dent before I would call myself the Republican Party is going to park rangers aren’t getting paid been terribly disappointed in the a Democrat and this is just hor- face some real difficulties.” … This is not just going to affect considerable hardship,” Pierce fact that he did cave in on a num- rible to have our lawmakers hold The shutdown resulted in Washington, this is going to have said. “I know of a student at Saint ber of earlier issues,” Pierce said. things like annual flu shot vac- 800,000 federal employees being an effect across the nation.” Mary’s whose mother works for Junior Mark Gianfall, president cinations, the Women, Infants furloughed and national parks, Pete Buttigieg, mayor of South the federal government and she of College Republicans, said he and Children Food and Nutrition monuments and museums, as Bend, said he is encouraging was very concerned about the blames partisan politics on the (WIC) program … all of these well as most federal offices, being Congress to act so his constitu- shutdown … There are folks with- fact the government is currently things are going to be cut. This is closed down, while essential fed- ents will not continue to be nega- out paychecks and that harms living “paycheck to paycheck”, but so much larger than what a lot of eral services stayed up and run- tively affected by a lack of federal their personal finances.” also believes House Republicans people are making it out to be ... It ning, Pierce said. funds. With less available to circulate, were ready to compromise. makes me angry.” Uniformed members of the “I am concerned about the im- Pierce said the shutdown will “I think in this situation you military are included in the list pact the shutdown will have on have a negative effect on the na- have Republicans willing to com- Contact Kaitlyn Rabach at of essential federal government the local economy, and urge the tion’s economy. promise,” Gianfall said. “The [email protected]

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Branch events, he said. door. It was the gateway. When there. Its guess work,” Branch things going on at once. Continued from page 1 “Civil rights in a journalistic America addressed race it could said. “So I thought it was signifi- Branch said their project was sense was how do we make news do anything.” cant that a president-elect was kept entirely secret — President Branch said his experience in in a media environment that is at- He said the civil rights move- worried about documenting.” Clinton hid the tapes from their writing the trilogy left him with a tracted to violence,” Branch said. ment was focused on race but Branch said he became sessions in the back of his sock greater admiration for King than Branch said the civil rights because of their efforts so many President Clinton’s personal drawer. Branch said that he would he had when he began the project. movement was kick-started and other issues, such as women’s sounding board. He drove down bring an extra tape to dictate “He was dealing with much catalyzed by people in college and rights and gay rights, were to the White House once or twice all the way home what Clinton more difficulty on a much [more] younger, so it was significant that brought to the fore, which allowed a month to talk with the President seemed like, what they discussed, profound level than we realize,” young people were in the news for for a great deal of progress. about different issues he was fac- and what Clinton said. he said. the first time, he said. ing. Branch said in this capacity Branch said during the process When asked if he struggled with “Even in the NAACP, the civil Buddies with Bill Clinton he met with Clinton for 79 long of publishing the book his rela- whether or not to include certain rights organizations had a hard In 1972, Branch lived and sessions. tionship with Clinton became details about King’s personal life, time accepting the notion that worked with Bill Clinton while “He [Clinton] would talk about somewhat strained, mostly due to Branch said he was faithful to the young people could be doing any- the two worked for the McGovern what he really did. It started off as the reaction of Clinton’s staff. events but used balance in his thing serious,” he said. “It took a campaign in Texas. Branch said a historical project for the histori- “We had some arguments. He presentation of the details. while for people to be able to say, it was the beginning of a deep cal record to make up for the fact and I had arguments during the “I guess that’s the journalist’s ‘Okay, these are serious people.’” friendship between the two men. that he wasn’t going to tape his sessions. I put the arguments in faith really: that unflinching truth “He [Clinton] called me up and telephone calls,” Branch said. the book and the staff really didn’t in details, if told in balance, will The march on Washington asked if he could bring his new When writing the “The Clinton like that,” Branch said. “That re- not subvert any cause that you This year marks the 50-year girlfriend, Hillary, which he did. Tapes: Wrestling History with the ally ended our relationship on a have,” Branch said. anniversary of King’s March on The three of us shared an apart- President,” Branch said he strug- kind of nasty note until about a Branch said during the civil Washington, which was celebrat- ment together for six months,” gled to determine what his role year and a half later, he called out rights movement, journalists ed with a huge parade in the na- Branch said. was in telling the story. of the blue and said, ‘You were largely ignored African American tional capital last month. Branch When Clinton became Branch said he had to think right and I was wrong.’” issues. Leaders of the movement said he spent all day watching President, the two continued their about his duty as a citizen versus a Branch said Clinton feared that faced the major challenge of gain- the coverage in honor of the friendship and Branch was a close recorder of history, and also con- some of the writing about Hilary ing the attention of people making anniversary. confidant of the President. sider what sort of duty he had to and Chelsea would be distorted a deliberate effort to ignore them. Branch said the celebration re- Branch said he was particularly Clinton as a friend. by journalists, but that did not “Black news was simply not part flected the profound legacy of the impressed with Clinton as pres- “It was an amazing experience happen. of the news,” Branch said. “It was march and the civil rights move- ident-elect because of Clinton’s of what its like to be President, Clinton continues to contact hard to break a veil that kept seg- ment overall. concern over documenting the which is the purpose of that book. Branch every so often, most re- regation in the south essentially “You had representatives from work done in the White House. It is a memoir of what it’s like to cently before his speech at the out of view.” every subsequent collateral “Most of our history and what be a personal sounding board for March on Washington anniver- The movement’s commitment movement that grew out of the we know about what really goes president of the United States.” sary last month, Branch said. to non-violence also made it diffi- civil rights movement standing on inside the White House is done Branch said he is proud that cult to gain the attention of a news there,” Branch said. “The civil by psychological projections on he produced a unique window of Contact Megan Handelman at media more responsive to violent rights movement opened the the part of journalists who weren’t how a President balances so many [email protected]

Silver transformations, either with better of this potential in order to start about 10 to 15 times lower rates than desired level of efficiency, he said. Continued from page 1 efficiency than what we have now moving current from the cell,” platinum. But what we like about His team set a minimum thresh- or some chemical conversion that Linic said. “And the main reason silver is that it’s very cheap, about 50 old efficiency of 10 percent of pure attempts which lead to only in- we couldn’t execute before.” you have to sacrifice this potential times cheaper than platinum, and platinum’s potential for a viable cremental improvements. Linic said he has worked to bet- is that this reaction is very slow at when forming silver nanoparticles candidate. Linic said throughout his ca- ter understand the mechanism of high potential and hence you only it allows for a high density of active “The silver-cobalt alloy actu- reer he has challenged himself to electrochemical oxidation-reduc- start generating current after losing sites in the material.” ally performed significantly bet- use this method in his work with tion reactions in order to design about 30 percent of the equilibrium Linic said up until recently sil- ter than pure silver metal — it has chemical transformations. improved fuel cells. He said the potential.” ver would have been useless in the a five to six time higher rate than “When I joined the University of current state-of-the-art cells each Linic said the solution he devel- acidic environment of fuel cells, pure monometallic silver, and it’s Michigan, I defined a difficult chal- employ pure platinum to produce oped involves using silver, a much but advances in new membrane about half the performance of plat- lenge for myself — and I think that an equilibrium potential of roughly less expensive material, as a sub- technologies in the last decade al- inum, which is really good,” Linic this is a problem for most people 1.1 volts, which is not representa- stitute for pure platinum, and then low for silver to be used in basic fuel said. “If you have a really cheap who work in this field — which is tive of the true effectiveness of the scaling up to account for the lower cells without being prohibitively material you can get by on about 10 to try and develop some models battery. efficiency. expensive. percent; this is a 50 percent perfor- of heterogeneous catalysis,” Linic “The problem is that in the state- “We have been looking at a sil- After extensive testing of a va- mance, and it is as stable as plati- said. “I want to try and use these of-the-art proton exchange mem- ver-based compound and we have riety of silver-based candidate num in phase.” models to design materials that brane fuel cells we use today we known for a long time that silver compounds, Linic found that a Linic next discussed using plas- can perform certain chemical have to sacrifice a large amount can form this type of reaction at silver-cobalt alloy achieved the monic nanostructures to enhance solar cell efficiency. Essentially, Paid Advertisement Linic said, plasmonic nanostruc- tures are nanoparticles of metal which are characterized by very small interaction with resonant photon excitation of localized sur- face plasmon resonance. “The interesting thing is that the local surface plasmon resonance takes place at UV-Vis near-infrared light, which means it can be used very nicely for solar applications,” Linic said. After noticing the potential for this application, Linic said he em- ployed his expertise in silver chem- istry to create improved solar cells using the metal as a plasmonic nanostructure. “We demonstrated that by com- bining silver nanoparticles with semiconductors we can enhance the photo-catalytic activity of the semiconductor,” Linic said. Linic said these discoveries un- derscore the importance of un- derstanding the theory in order to engineer significant technological advancements.

Contact Henry Gens at [email protected] 6 The observer | wednesdaY, october 2, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com Inside Column Are we ND? Coffee: The Africa under his belt, Dougie was con- exactly how he felt. In the last week, Amanda Peña and Dougie Barnard fident that his nine-week research en- peers have shared with me their stories The Bubble deavor in Uganda this summer would of being called the “n-word” within the secret to life be easier to adjust to this time around. dorms or bearing the brunt of racist From my experience over the years, Unfortunately, Dougie’s experience was Taco Bell jokes for speaking Spanish. It I was certain that most students un- filled with the unmistakably confusing sounds ridiculous, but there really are Isaac Lorton derstood what having a love-hate rela- and uncomfortable feelings associated people that ignorant and insensitive to Sports Writer tionship with Notre Dame meant. The with being an overwhelming racial our Notre Dame brothers and sisters. Notre Dame family shares a love and minority. Why are students leaving the Well, since no one will look at this col- deep respect for the tradition, academic “I want to share my experience so it University and struggling with depres- umn because they will be enamored with rigor and abundance of opportunities might serve as a conduit for discussion sion due to a lack of acceptance? Why whatever drama is to the right of this, I will that make the University the enrich- and an honest evaluation of race rela- can’t these students seek refuge in the go ahead and share the secret of life. Those ing, welcoming institution it is glorified tions at Notre Dame,” Dougie says. “I arms of Our Lady? who are observant will benefit greatly from for being. However, there are many will not forget how it felt to be isolated, “I believe we should examine our this knowledge. Those who are less obser- untold stories about students who do stereotyped and made fun of. conscience in light of our treatment of vant, well, it’s your loss. (Note: This column not feel “We Are ND” — many of whom “One of the most striking aspects of minority students,” Dougie says. “In will be permanently on the Internet, so if belong to minority communities across being a white person in Uganda was order to become a more welcoming you somehow missed the most momen- campus. the stereotyping that came with it. place, we must recognize the power tous advice of your life, you can go look it A conversation with my friend Being labeled as rich made me feel as if of our words and actions. Words alone up on the good ol’ interweb.) Dougie Barnard opened my eyes to the I was no longer an individual. Although are not enough. Progress must be mea- The secret to life is a good cup of coffee. reality that not every student shares they harbored no harmful intentions, sured not by promises to improve, but For those of you who do not drink coffee this love-hate relationship that is this was of little consolation to my by earnest action. or who dislike the taste of coffee, you are prevalent in my own friend groups and discomfort and desire to build close “I do not claim to understand the already behind in this game of life. God did in discussions I have participated in. A relationships. plight of minority students through one not grace you with His mercy (otherwise member of the racial majority, Dougie “Much of the subtle discrimination nine-week experience, but it has em- known as coffee). could not fathom the racism and exclu- I experienced occurred while jogging, powered me to stand alongside those It is timeless. It is eternal. And it is the sion my peers and I have experienced where I stood out for being white and who feel betrayed by the Notre Dame greatest thing ever to come from this on campus over the years. In fact, when for running. As I ran down the road community. It is time we take a closer earth. I tried to explain to him why students in northern Uganda, people shouted, look into the moral fabric of our univer- In all mythologies, when the phrase often felt ostracized or excluded, we pointed and openly laughed at me. At sity — not to confirm and congratulate ‘nectar of the gods’ is written, it is an unde- both understood that personal experi- these moments, I despised my skin the areas in which we excel, but to real- niable reference to coffee. What else could ences and solidarity with the wounded color and desired only to fit in. Feeling ize our opportunities for growth with a keep the gods going 24/7, having to deal members of our community were the powerless and marginalized, I length- firm determination to do better.” with us pesky people? only ways he or anyone else could really ened my stride, wishing to escape or go Most racism on campus is subtle and Coffee founded the United States of empathize with what it means to be a unnoticed. revealed in snide ways, making it dif- America. That is right. In 1675, Charles II minority. “Upon arriving home, I reflected on ficult for those in the majority to under- banned coffee houses because he thought Through intimate conversations, I why their laughter bothered me and stand how serious an issue this is. If we they were places where people met to con- learned that Dougie’s family adopted a concluded it made me feel insecure. continue to ignore the pain in the com- spire against him. baby Kenyan girl, Eva — now nine years Through this experience, I learned the munity, can we really say ‘We are ND’? George III should have taken some notes old — whom they warmly embraced importance and difficulty of having from Chuck, because the Boston Tea Party into their lives. Their love for Eva confidence in myself. In the wake of Amanda Peña is a junior and a was not due to a high tea tax; it was due to naturally fostered what Dougie would such events, truth visited me with ex- sustainable development studies the lack of coffee. Those Bostonians love consider racial appreciation and aware- ceptional clarity: I cannot change the major with a poverty studies minor. their coffee and when Old King George ness. Nevertheless, Dougie admitted way I look and talk, nor do I want to. Dougie Barnard is a junior. They can be decided to cut them off, they knew what that he hadn’t understood his mother’s All I want is for others to accept me as contacted at [email protected] and was worth fighting for, so they threw all of conscientiousness in choosing a school I am.” [email protected], respectively. the tea into the “hahbah” and demanded where his sister wouldn’t be the only Over the summer, Dougie shared his The views expressed in this column are coffee. It is a common misconception that black student. experience with me to seek support those of the author and not Patrick Henry stood up and shouted, “Give With previous experience visiting from someone he knew understood necessarily those of The Observer. me liberty, or give me death!” This actually did not happen; rather, Henry got up and Editorial Cartoon shouted, “Give me my coffee, or I’ll give you death!” Notice the difference? The French philosopher Voltaire is said to have drunk 50 cups of coffee a day. And do you know what he stood for? He stood for equality, religious tolerance and awe- someness. He is quoted as saying, “Every man is guilty of the good he did not do.” The quote is quite close and the sentiment is nice, but it actually goes, “Every man is guilty of the coffee he did not drink,” in a time when most of the world was not yet coffee-enlightened. Theodore Roosevelt drank a gallon of coffee a day. Look at him. He was a rough rider, an explorer, a president and a grizzly- bear wrestler. He was able to do this be- cause he drank the nectar of the gods. He has also been misquoted on occasion. His famous quote actually went something more like this: “Drink coffee and carry a big stick, and you will go far.” Words of wisdom, Teddy. So there you have it. Drink coffee and live a happy life.

Contact Isaac Lorton at [email protected] The views expressed in the Inside Column are those of the author and not Submit a Letter to the Editor | Email [email protected] necessarily those of The Observer. The observer | wednesdaY, october 2, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com 7 Motivation to change the things I can should ever like or do anything for no show us why crunches are good for us. It might be shallow, and sometimes Charles Logue better reason than that other people There is a prayer many have heard it sucks, but people are judged by The Constructive Critics do. That mentality can lead to geno- at some point: “Grant me the seren- their appearances 20 times a day. It’s cide and the popularity of boy bands. ity to accept the things I cannot why girls take forever to do their hair It’s no secret America is not the Further, some things about a person’s change, the courage to change the and why Barney Stinson wears a suit. slimmest or the healthiest of coun- physique are truly unchangeable, as things I can and the wisdom to know Is pounding back creatine and calling tries. This has been lamented and some people are broader or slimmer the difference.” It’s all well and good Joe Manganiello to ask for his work- probably exhausted in political and built with different proportions. to embrace the first part and be at out plan just to impress girls shallow? cartoons across the world. It is the If you don’t like the way your skeleton peace with what is immutable. But Maybe. But if it makes you jacked subject of no small number of govern- is put together, then yeah, you should too often, the second part is left by and you feel better about yourself, ment initiatives and social programs, probably learn to like it. the wayside when we shy away from go for it. Should a girl’s self-esteem from the NFL promoting activity for One thing we should not take away the effort and unpleasantness neces- center around whether guys like her? kids to the first lady trying to pro- from these messages, however, is sary to make ourselves better. It’s one Probably not, but if it provides mo- vide healthier food to urban centers. that people shouldn’t or don’t need thing to be happy and content with tivation to become fit and work at Some offshoots of these admirable to improve. It has been pointed out what you are, whatever that might providing a little more beauty in the campaigns include body-image and that society puts forth a body image be. If you like who you are and that’s world, then bravo. Nobody’s perfect, love-your-body weeks held to promote for veneration and emulation that is firmly whom you’ve decided you want so even improvement in “superficial” awareness of eating disorders. Eating impossible to attain. So what? None to be (jock, nerd, slut, stoner, gamer, ways is still improvement. And re- disorders such as anorexia and buli- of us will ever be perfect or sinless, so hippie, lawyer), then screw everybody ally, that’s all that can be expected of mia can be ultimately dangerous to should we decide that attempting to else who says otherwise. But, it’s a a person: to improve a little bit every the body and are extremely poor ways imitate Jesus is a pointless exercise? different case entirely to want to be- day. So, as the good Reinhold Niebuhr to achieve “fitness” or an attractive Achieving the skill, speed and raw come different (thinner, faster, richer, urges us, ask God for the courage to physique. It is right and good to edu- power of a running back like Adrian better-looking, CoD/Halo death ma- change. cate people regarding nutrition and Peterson requires a near impossible chine) and then convince yourself discourage these behaviors. However, combination of lifelong training and you’re happy with what you are, even “The most common lie is that which we should be careful how we go about essentially winning the genetic lot- when you’re not. Honesty can be hard one lies to himself; lying to others is discouraging eating disorders. tery. Yet we don’t tell young football — most of all, honesty to ourselves. relatively an exception.” — Friedrich A central theme of these campaigns players they are comparing them- Sometimes we have to accept who we Nietzsche, German philosopher is that people should love their bod- selves to an impossible standard, so are, and sometimes we have to ac- ies, regardless of what they look like, they shouldn’t even bother to try. cept that we don’t like who we are and Charles Logue is a senior living and should not be concerned with Peterson is a role model that shows then get off our butts to do something in Knott Hall. He can be reached at societal standards, pressures and us what’s possible through hard work about it. The American Dream is if [email protected] expectations (which, admittedly, and determination. Brad Pitt under- you want it bad enough and you’re The views expressed in this column can be considerable). This also has a wear commercials might make us feel willing to work and sweat for it every are those of the author and not great deal of merit. Certainly, nobody a tiny bit inadequate, but they also day, you can become anything. necessarily those of The Observer.

A question of faith

their full guilt in the evils of the world wounds that are only made deeper hated and fought against with every Robert Alvarez and work to absolve themselves and by more violence. Syria is a perfect ounce of life, but if one’s ally is love, Man on a Nag their community of those evils. example of this: cultural and ethnic death should not be feared, for it was The tool of their trade, however, is factions caught in a genocidal war found to be impotent 2,000 years ago. I recently had a minor existential love. Now, before that statement gets due to their history of distrust and These thoughts left me with the crisis, although, surprisingly, this an eye roll as the ravings of another pain. Violence won’t end their pain question of whether or not I could be a one wasn’t related to post-graduation delusional hippie, let me remind the and never will. Name me one war that pacifist. During World War II, Dorothy anxiety. No, this crisis came to me in reader that God is love. The pacifist ended all wars and I’ll believe vio- Day of the Catholic Worker movement the realization that if I wanted to call claims, as his tool, God himself (from lence can be used to prevent violence. wrote in the organization’s periodi- myself Catholic, pacifism was my only the Catholic perspective, at least). This preludes just war theory as well. cal that she and the New York house option and anything other than paci- This is the type of pure agapic, self- I do not deny that in war there might maintained pacifism and opposed fism was a confirmation of my lack of giving love that does not discriminate be one side with a greater moral im- American military involvement in the faith. However, given the trials of pac- between friend or foe. This type of perative. I deny, however, that there war. Could I be a pacifist in this situ- ifism, I couldn’t readily assent to it. love forces us as Catholics to view is a war a Catholic can assent to while ation? Do I believe God to be great I should probably first explain what each other as a constitutive part of holding love as his or her greatest enough that Hitler could be overcome pacifism is. Pacifism is often falsely one’s own salvation. There is no per- ideal. I also deny that war will end by love? It’s an absurd question, but identified as passivism, a group of sonal salvation for a Catholic, for once conflict. Try to justify the death of a Jesus Christ had a habit of asking his holier-than-thou people who abstain I became selfish enough only to have father to the pain of a fatherless child followers absurd questions with ab- from the world to create their city on concern for my own salvation, that is and you will understand why violence surd answers. As a people who take up a hill. This type of people frustrates when I would lose it. Mirroring our doesn’t end violence, but rather, per- Christ’s love as our mantle, another me to no end. As Catholics, we are not triune God, salvation comes in pairs petuates it. Love is the salve that heals question must be asked: Do we want called to “pass” on the world, as if so- (or triples, I guess). For violence, this the wounds caused by violence. If you to be saints? I’m afraid I still don’t ciety were some type of buffet where means by killing an enemy combatant want to end violence, love is the only know my answer. we get to pick and choose which parts I’m destroying a constitutive part of way. we want. We have been put in this our salvation. Pacifism, at this point, becomes a Robert Alvarez is a senior majoring in world to live in this world, to wrestle The methods of love can never in- question of faith in love. Do we have the Program of Liberal Studies. He is with its messiness, to struggle with clude violence, or at the very mini- enough faith in God to trust that His living in Zahm House. He welcomes all our own meanness and hope that by mum, the taking of another life. Love love will carry us through violence? dialogue on the viewpoints he the grace of God we might be able to is creative by nature; violence is de- Death becomes something the pacifist expresses. He can be reached at realize a fraction of His eternal love structive. The usage of violence only has to evaluate. Is death something to [email protected] here on Earth. True pacifists do not begets more violence. And I mean be feared? If I believe in the resurrec- The views expressed in this column abstain from the world out of a mis- only. Violence, both overt and in- tion, the answer is no. Death is evil, it are those of the author and not placed sense of purity. They recognize sidious structural violence, creates is a perversion, it is something to be necessarily those of The Observer.

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By WILL NEAL die and Walt realizes that everything he has worked to- admits his true reasons for cooking meth. “I did it for Scene Writer ward in building his meth empire has destroyed his fam- me,” Walt tells Skyler, “I liked it. I was good at it. And I was ily, not saved it. He was a proud man and did everything really — I was alive.” Warning: Full spoilers in his power to ensure he would never get caught. But all After all this time of saying it was “for the family,” Walt Breaking up is hard to do. Wait, no … I meant, “Breaking kings must fall, and all bad things must come to an end. knows he cooked meth to make him into the man he al- Bad” is hard to say goodbye to. Many of us witnessed a Walt’s pride unintentionally led to Hank’s (and ways wanted to be. And as Walt’s life ended after the final tragic loss this past Sunday on AMC, as the critically ac- Gomez’s) demise and ruined the lives of Jesse and his battle to rescue Jesse, he rested in his meth lab to die in claimed and beloved American drama concluded the own family. Considering where the series began, there the one place where he felt most alive. tale of Walter White. So, how did it turn out? is nothing more upsetting than the end of episode Beautiful, powerful and masterful: all words to de- The whole final season of “Breaking Bad” is as shock- “Ozymandias,” when Skyler and Walt Jr. quiver in fear at scribe what this final season, and this series as a whole, ing and satisfying as any die-hard fan could possibly a man they no longer see as a husband and father, but as accomplished. Endings are never easy for most shows hope for. Picking back up right after Hank’s revelation a monster. So Walt leaves with the mindset of never re- (looking at you, “Lost” and “Dexter”), but “Breaking (on the toilet) of Heisenberg’s true identity, we soon real- turning and isolates himself during a nationwide man- Bad” isn’t like most shows. It’s a journey that was relat- ize things will never be the same again for Walter White hunt until he is nothing but the broken shell of the man able because we could see what even the most simple and his family. No more Raisin Bran breakfasts with he once was. After nearly a year away from home, Walt and humble family man was capable of. It reached into Walter Jr., no more patio barbeques with Marie and Hank tells himself his journey can’t end here and decides it’s dark territory but never stopped feeling real. It brought and no more cooking meth. Everything changes now, time to close the book on his past. us characters that were not only fascinating, but felt in- and there’s no turning back. In the series finale, entitled “Felina,” which chemically credibly human. It was a show unlike any other, and one Walt’s world crumbles around him as those most im- represents “Blood, Meth and Tears,” every character gets people will remember for years to come. portant in his life begin to turn on him. Every episode a most appropriate ending. He closes the door on his past “Breaking Bad” not only set a standard for how to craft gave us a moments that were as hard to watch as they (speaking with Gretchen and Elliot), makes amends in an amazing final season, but also for how incredible a were entertaining, but what’s most important is that the his present (rescuing Jesse, seeing his family) and opens television series could be. Thank you, Vince Gilligan and show did it’s best to make sure no stone was left unturned. the door to a brighter future (giving Skyler Hank’s burial the rest of “Breaking Bad.” You truly created an unforget- Among many things, Jesse finally discovers Walt’s role site to make a deal with the DEA, giving Walt Jr. the mon- table experience for us all. in Brock poisoning (and doesn’t handle it well), Walt ad- ey he worked so hard to provide eight months from now). mits to Jesse that he watched his former girlfriend Jane He uses his ingenuity to defeat the bad guys and finally Contact Will Neal at [email protected]

By JIMMY KEMPER Harmon shake things up, mixing disco funk, electric than in songs from the first half of the album where he at- Scene Writer organs and cosmic synthesizers to produce a generally tempts to string together a bunch of different genres and more mature and more progressive sound. creates a rather lackluster discord. As I write this review, my room is flooded, thanks to The album opens up with “Gimme What I Don’t Know The record’s final song, “Not a Bad Thing,” is basically quality North Quad plumbing, but I would honestly rath- (I Want),” one of the better tracks on the album, at least a throwback to Timberlake’s *NSYNC days, which is not er deal with that mess than listen to Justin Timberlake’s for the first three-and-a-half minutes. As with the major- necessarily bad, until the track loses its luster somewhere “The 20/20 Experience — 2 of 2” again. There are defi- ity of the other songs on this album, Timberlake stretches around the 11-minute mark. nitely a few gems on the album, but all together it is ex- “Gimme” amazingly thin, with the minute-and-a-half Overall, it is a much tighter production than its prede- haustingly long and loses its appeal rather quickly, failing outro awkwardly featuring monkey sounds and slam- cessor, but it still comes off as mediocre, definitely not to leave any lasting impact on listeners. ming the song’s main metaphor into the ground. It does hitting the “20/20” mark. Before “The 20/20 Experience — 1 of 2” dropped in have some positive aspects, however, smoothly mix- March, it had been six years since Justin Timberlake ing funk, pop and R&B influences in a way that only Contact Jimmy Kemper at [email protected] had last produced an album, “Future Sex/Love Sounds,” Timberlake could. which topped the charts with the hit singles “Sexy Back,” “2 of 2” quickly falls off the tracks from here, though, “The 20/20 Experience — 2 of 2” “My Love” and “What Goes Around Comes Around.” The with songs like “True Blood” and “TKO” that try too hard Justin Timberlake former Mouseketeer then focused on expanding his act- to create a unique sound but result in an over-indulgent ing career, playing mature roles in “The Social Network” cacophony that drags on endlessly. Some positives on and “Friends With Benefits.” When “1 of 2” was finally re- this first half of the record include “Cabaret,” featuring Label: RCA Records leased, it quickly became an international hit and one of lyrics from rap superstar Drake and “Murder,” a collabo- the fastest selling albums of the year. Now, “2 of 2” is most ration with other rap superstar Jay-Z. Tracks: “You Got It On,” “Gimme What I Don’t Know likely going to sell well, too, simply because of the mas- The first half of the album is notably darker than the (I Want)” sive fan base Timberlake has developed. second half, which features songs that will resonate more If you like: *NSYNC, Timbaland The effort Justin put into this album is definitely no- with Justin’s longtime fans. For example, “You Got It On,” table. Instead of continuing the style he had in “1 of 2,” is a smooth, classic Timberlake track that feels rather ef- Justin and producers Timbaland and Jerome “J-Roc” fortless. This effortlessness is where Justin shines, rather

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By MIKO MALABUTE Scene Writer “At the end of the day, there’s one thing to Before R.J. Mitte’s Q&A session even remember; there’s ended, a line already stretched out of the Washington Hall theatre, down the stairs another one. One more and almost out of the building, with every- day ... The trick is to one waiting for an opportunity to shake fight for what you Mitte’s hand. believe in, to fight for Best known for his role as Walter Jr. (or Flynn) of the Emmy-award-winning show what you have, to fight “Breaking Bad,” Mitte came to campus for who you surround Tuesday evening to discuss the effects of yourself with.” bullying as well as to advocate against cru- R.J. Mitte elty toward the fellow man last night cour- actor tesy of SUB. Mitte expressed to students and all in attendance the true capability friends to go to battle with these bullying- of humanity, of how he — as a man living victims. People are around that want to with cerebral palsy — has fought to attain get involved. and remain in a position that few, disabled Unfortunately, as Mitte says, for as many or otherwise, could ever hope to have. people who do want to get involved, there Mitte talked about the popular series, seem to be an alarmingly large number of which concluded Sunday evening, in ad- people who will just watch. dition to his anti-bullying message. “I remember, I was about 14 years old, “I loved the finale. I thought it couldn’t and we were at a farmer’s market. This old- have been any better. I really couldn’t … I er woman, she fell, and these people were think it ended perfectly. It ended the way it literally stepping over [her]. They wouldn’t needed to end,” Mitte said. help her out. She wasn’t asking for help, However, anyone who watched the but she was lying down on the ground.” show knows that does not necessarily Mitte said. mean a series finale filled with a picture- Mitte was the lone person in the entire perfect ending, where everyone lives a de- vicinity to take initiative; it was then, he cent, modest life of simple happiness and says, that he realized that that was the EMILY McCONVILLE | The Observer innocence. world we lived in — where people will R.J. Mitte talked Tuesday about the challenges of growing up and living with a disability. “This show was never going to have a step over each other. People will not think happy ending. When you live in a world about each other. to fight for what you believe in, to fight for problem can fix many,” Mitte said. of violence, you come out to a world of And Mitte understands that this may what you have, to fight for who you sur- Mitte knows his fight isn’t going to end violence. Once you start going down that be what people are inclined to do, to not round yourself with,” Mitte said. anytime soon, but he said it’s a fight worth slope, once you start getting in bed with do. Yet Mitte encourages people to be in- Mitte has fought hard, putting himself fighting for, and it’s not one he’s going to these people, they won’t let you leave,” volved. Even if it may not be the easiest in a position to succeed, and cites his own give up on. Mitte said. choice, Mitte implores people to get in- drive and ambition as a reason for his suc- “Equality means respect. Respect is Mitte is no stranger to violence. A victim volved and offer their help. cess — a drive that is, according to him, equality. When you have respect for peo- of bullying ever since he was young, he “You see someone who’s getting picked characteristic of anyone with disabilities. ple around you, without labeling, with- had to endure the pain of having his feet on, that’s when you get involved,” Mitte “People want to stand on their own two out seeing them as ‘the minority’: that’s stomped on and hand broken because of said. feet. It’s even more so with a disability. equality. We all bleed the same blood. I’ve his cerebral palsy. Mitte insists that there However, Mitte did not come to simply They’ve had so many people cutting them never seen a baby push someone away … are countless forms of bullying — be it talk about sensitivity to those who may down, saying, ‘You can’t do this. Someone Equality has been a fight for thousands of physical, emotional, cyber, verbal or even seem disabled; he also offered his wisdom without a disability should be capable years. It will not be fixed over night. It will the types that people will never see or hear on the capabilities of men and women, of 10 times more than someone with a not be fixed by one voice. It will be fixed about. whether or not they are able-bodied. disability. But the thing is, you see more by thousands of voices. It will be fixed by “When they do happen,” Mitte said, Mitte’s own battle has — and will continue people with a disability with lower options multiple ideals, multiple people, multiple “people don’t realize the damaging effects to be — a life-long journey. fighting for a better future. They actually belief systems. That’s when we’ll have — the long term effects — bullying has on “I was three [years old] when I was diag- are fighting to get what they need. Most equality,” Mitte said. people. Bullying only adds to what they’re nosed with my disability. I grew up dealing people are not willing to fight for what they As Mitte talked about these ideas and his dealing with on a daily basis. Eventually with OT (Occupational Therapy), speech need,” Mitte said. hopes for the future — no matter how dis- they’re going to retaliate. They’re not go- therapy, all different types. Dealt with bul- Mitte, however, has been fighting a con- tant — a certain look in his eyes betrayed ing to retaliate at the bully. They’re going lies, dealt with people telling me I wouldn’t tinually long fight — for equality. a wisdom and patient determination be- to retaliate at the people they care about amount to much — even my own father — “Equality is the biggest fight. Disability, yond his 21 years. No matter how long, no the most,” Mitte said. and I’ve shown them. And at the end of the race, religion, no matter what it is: at the matter how distant — Mitte is willing to However, Mitte understands that this day, there’s one thing to remember; there’s end of the day, equality is the biggest fight everyday. is not an impossible problem to solve — another one. One more day, one more per- fight. Once you understand equality, once people are available to help. Mitte consid- son trying to stop you, one more person you have equality, there shouldn’t be any Contact Miko Malabute at ers himself lucky for having family and trying to take what you have. The trick is doubt. It’s one of those things that one [email protected] SARA SHOEMAKE | The Observer 10 The observer | Wednesday, October 2, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com Classifieds

Sports Authority smc soccer Brees really does Belles look for a win against have it all conference opponent

than five years after Hurricane By MEREDITH KELLY finishing mentality that is Player of the Week. She is Samantha Zuba Katrina devastated New Sports Writer crucial to scoring goals. ranked second in the MIAA Sports Writer Orleans. Brees and the Saints Although the game in save percentage (.833) brought a little triumph and After breaking their against Olivet was a great and fourth in goals-against I might be the only person in pride back to a resurrected New streak of ties with a win, the starting place for the Belles average (1.2). America who takes issue with Orleans, which cemented the Belles head into their next to build upon, Adrian is The Belles will rely on Drew Brees. relationship between the team conference game against very different from Olivet, their goalkeeper as well, Watching him throw for 413 and the city. Adrian on Wednesday with Joyce said. junior Chanler Rosenbaum, yards and four touchdowns Since then, Brees has been hopes of building a winning “They have some very who was named MIAA Monday night to lead the Saints one of New Orleans’ greatest streak. talented forwards we’ll have Defensive Player of the to victory against the Dolphins ambassadors. Actually, he is Belles head coach Michael to contend with, and we’ll week last week. Rosenbaum reminded me of my annoyance probably its only ambassador, Joyce said the biggest dif- probably see a lot more allowed just one goal in 220 — Why can’t more football given the corrupt state of poli- ference between their last pressure in the back,” he minutes of play and made players be like Drew Brees? tics in the city. I couldn’t tell game against Olivet and said. “They have the last a career high of 13 saves I have watched the Bears’ you who New Orleans’ mayor previous games that ended two conference players of against defending confer- parade of “quarterbacks” since is, so for all I know, it actually is in ties was putting shots on the year on the attack, but ence champion Calvin on the 1990s and have been quite Drew Brees. goal and, ultimately, in the we handled it fairly well Sept. 18. underwhelmed. Most recently, I wonder how many write- back of the net. last year and think we can “As long as we have the the Bears have insultingly tried ins he gets on the ballot each “We haven’t been great again.” intensity and the right to tell Chicagoans that Rex election. this year at converting our Defenders junior Kerry mindset, we’ll be all right,” Grossman, Kyle Orton and Jay Don’t worry, though. Brees chances or getting a good Green, sophomore Lindsay Joyce said. “We’re undefeat- Cutler are quarterbacks. isn’t just good at playing foot- shot on goal at the end of Rzpecki, junior captain ed at home this year as well, We’re onto you, Bears man- ball, being a quasi-mayor or our attack,” Joyce said. Mary Kate Hussey and so we’re planning on keep- agement. We don’t know what inspiring an entire city recover- Joyce said the Belles (3- freshman Emily Rompola ing that rolling through the those chumps are, but we ing from a natural disaster. He 4-3, 1-2-3 MIAA) have to must play tough in order year.” would like you to find a real does charity work too — and continue putting shots on to stop the Adrian attack The Belles will face quarterback. We would like our has taken graduate business goal against No. 2-ranked team. Adrian at home Wednesday own Drew Brees. classes from Stanford to help in MIAA Adrian (7-3, 5-2) Adrian also has sopho- at 4 p.m. It’s not going to happen. I him do it. in order to come out on more goalkeeper Lexi have finally realized how truly His Brees Dream Foundation top. He said the Belles are Lewandowski, who was Contact Meredith Kelly at special Brees is to the Saints has contributed more than $17 already starting to find the named the MIAA Defensive [email protected] and to New Orleans, and it’s be- million to cancer research and cause of qualities few football charities that work to improve smc golf players bring to the table. patients’ quality of life. There is a reason they call A lot of NFL players never him “Breesus.” You know, like finish their degrees, and this Jesus. guy took graduate courses at SMC heads into third Brees is clearly one of the Stanford. So he could be more best quarterbacks of all time. charitable. In 2011, Brees set the record for Just when I think football NFL passing yards in a single can’t get more hopeless and I’ll conference competition season with 5,476. Brees moved have to become a Saints fan, I into sixth place on the all-time see that Wrangler jeans com- By MARY GREEN things here and there, we’ll and Courtney Carlson passing yards list Monday and mercial — the one with Brees Sports Writer be right there and close to today. should pass Warren Moon to and his family. where we should normally The Belles’ low scorers move into fifth place before the We get it, Drew. Your family is Saint Mary’s begins the be.” in their last three rounds end of this season. And at the adorable. third of four MIAA jambo- With four tournaments were Averill, Pollak and age of 34, Brees still has some Why do other quarterbacks rees in a two-week span in less than two weeks, the Heffernan, respectively. time to play. even try? They’ve got nothing when it tees off today at The Belles have not been afford- Moore said the parity be- Brees also sits sixth all time on Brees. Golf Club at Thornapple ed a normal practice sched- tween her golfers shows in passing touchdowns with It is annoying to football fans Pointe in Grand Rapids, ule. Moore said her team Saint Mary’s depth, which 334 touchdowns. Brees is just who aren’t from New Orleans. Mich. has responded by making has helped the team seven touchdowns behind First, other cities don’t get the The Belles took sec- adjustments in its tourna- throughout the season. Patriots quarterback Tom joy of celebrating Mardi Gras, ond place in the first two ment qualifiers, which de- “In team golf, you can’t Brady and eight behind former and then you’re going to tell conference competitions, termine the five golfers that just rely on one person,” she Vikings and Giants quarterback their teams that you’re keep- falling to Olivet in both will compete in each com- said. “One person’s score Fran Tarkenton. ing Brees, too? It’s not fair. Hey, tournaments. petition, and using its trials doesn’t make a team score. But that’s not even what New Orleans, other cities would Belles coach Kim Moore on the course to improve. It shows how strong we can makes him the most Breesus-y. like some happiness. said while the Comets are “I think [the Belles] have be at any given time, since He led the Saints to their first You can’t have both Mardi a talented team and will be learned that they’ve got to any person can step up and Super Bowl victory in franchise Gras and Drew Brees. difficult to overcome in the utilize those qualifiers as be the leader.” history in 2010. The win came leaderboard, she believes practice as well,” she said. Moore also noted that after years of the team being Contact Samantha Zuba at her squad can close the gap “A great way for them to at least one freshman has called the “Ain’ts” and gener- [email protected] and possibly take first place prepare for tournaments is competed in each tourna- ally failing at being a good The views expressed in this with improvements in a few to play more tournaments, ment for the Belles, rein- football team. That would be Sports Authority are those of the areas. and I think they’ve realized forcing Saint Mary’s depth enough to get any city excited. author and not necessarily those “My goal is to continue that those qualifiers will for the future. Oh, and the victory came less of The Observer. to have us play better ev- be the [next] best thing we Currently at the halfway ery tournament,” she said. have to playing in another point of their conference “That’s what I’m going to tournament.” schedule, the Belles will focus on and have our team Based off the results of its start their third jamboree focus on, trying to elimi- most recent qualifier, Saint today at 1 p.m. at The Golf nate a few strokes here and Mary’s will enter the quin- Club at Thornapple Pointe there, and our team score tet of senior Paige Pollak, in Grand Rapids, Mich. can go down. We can’t con- junior Janice Heffernan, Follow us on Twitter. trol what Olivet does, but I sophomore Sammie Averill Contact Mary Green at @ObserverSports think if we eliminate a few and freshmen Ali Mahoney [email protected]

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Monaghan, the defend- Goldhoff advanced to the “Certainly, when you’re in ing Big East Freshman of the third round after defeat- a tournament, you know that Year, defeated Texas sopho- ing Florida freshman Elliott you’re playing to play the more Nick Naumann, 6-2, 6-2, Orkin, 6-4, 6-1, in the first next round, trying to survive in first round action Monday round and Drake junior Alen so you can play the next day,” afternoon. Salibasic, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4, in the Sachire said. “I think the big- Monaghan followed up the second round. gest thing that we’re excited win with another straight sets Goldhoff has limited col- about is that Quentin’s play- victory Tuesday afternoon, lege experience but possess- ing well, he’s doing the things as he defeated Univeristy of es a lengthy tennis resume. on the court that he’s been San Diego sophomore Uros He was ranked the No. 2 practicing, and it’s paying off Petronijevic, 7-5, 6-4. prospect in the class of 2013 in competition, which is ob- “You’re not going to find by the Tennis Recruiting viously a huge step in his de- anybody that competes hard- Network and is currently velopment and hopefully, he er than Quentin,” Irish coach ranked No. 8 in the Preseason can continue to keep doing Ryan Sachire said. “He has a ITA Newcomers/Freshmen that as the week progresses.” very unique ability to make rankings. With a victory, Monaghan a lot of shots and make his “George is a great player will advance to the main draw opponents really earn every- and a good kid, and we talked of the tournament, which be- thing that they get. Quentin to him a little bit during the gins Thursday. Irish senior has really taken coaching recruiting process,” Sachire Greg Andrews automatically well and knows and under- said. “He ultimately ended up qualified for the main draw stands that he needs to ex- at a great place in Texas and of the tournament due to his tend his game even further like I said, he’s good, so it will No. 31 national ranking and and develop even more of an be a real good match. Quentin will begin play Thursday. WEI LIN | The Observer ability not to just outlast an knows that he’ll have to play Monaghan will look to ad- Senior Greg Andrews returns a volley during an individual match opponent but in other situa- well to win, but he also knows vance to the main draw of the against SMU at the Eck Tennis Center on April 5. The Irish won, 6-1. tions to outhit and just sim- that if he does play well, he’ll tournament when he faces off By BRIAN HARTNETT Monday and Tuesday to ad- ply beat an opponent.” have a good chance.” against Goldhoff today at 1:30 Sports Writer vance to the third round With the victory, Monaghan Sachire said he believes p.m. at the Michael D. Case of the ITA All-American advanced to the third round Monaghan is well prepared Tennis Center in Tulsa, Okla. Notre Dame sophomore Championships at the of the championships, where to handle the rigors and pres- Quentin Monaghan won a Michael D. Case Tennis he will face Texas freshman sure of the single-elimination Contact Brian Hartnett at pair of individual matches Center in Tulsa, Okla. George Goldhoff today. tournament. [email protected]

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Observer Staff Report 4-0 lead, and continued to add then later in the set breaking similar spurts such as a five- things open with a late nine- In a see-saw match, the Belles point swing to make it 17-10, point run to make the score battled back and forth with the and coasted to an easy set win, 23-9 and out of the Bulldogs’ Adrian Bulldogs before ulti- 25-14. The second set saw a bit reach. The Belles would claim mately coming up short 2-3 (25- of back-and-forth between the the second set by a score of 14, 25-11, 23-25, 23-25, 11-15). Bulldogs (5-11, 1-7) and the 25-11. The Belles loss (5-10, 3-5 Belles, with the score at one However, the Bulldogs re- MIAA) marks their fifth in a point standing at 6-5 Adrian. fused to go down lightly. row. However, the Belles once again Despite dropping the first two The first set featured a strong relied on some heavy point sets in lopsided fashion, Adrian start from Saint Mary’s. The swings, going on a five-point roared back with two hard- Belles jumped out to an early run that put them up 10-6, and fought 25-23 set victories to tie the match at 2-2. That brought Paid Advertisement everything to a head for the fifth and final set. In the beginning of the set both teams traded points, and at one point the Belles were only down 6-4. However, the Bulldogs would once again summon the resolve to go off another run. The Bulldogs scored four of five points to go up 10-5, and then after that stole three of the next five points to go up 13-7. After that, the Belles were unable to mount a rally and fell to the Bulldogs by a score of 15-11. There were several bright spots individually for the Belles. Junior outside hitter Kati Schneider and sophomore outside hitter Katie Hecklinski both tied for the team lead with 17 kills, while junior libero Meredith Mersits led the team with 25 digs. Freshman setter Clare McMillan led the team with 56 assists. The Belles return to action on Friday when they take on the Kalamazoo Hornets at home. Game time is set for 7 p.m. 12 The observer | wednesdaY, october 2, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com Sports

ND volleyball Irish seek first ACC conference win By CONOR KELLY in Notre Dame’s inaugural “Obviously, being unde- Sports Writer season in the ACC. The Irish feated in the ACC, we’re ex- have played well at home in pecting a tough team coming After falling in their first 2013, sporting a 4-2 record in,” Brown said. “They have two ACC matches to No. 11 within the friendly confines two very good outside hitters North Carolina and North of Purcell Pavilion. who we’re going to have to Carolina State last weekend, “They are a very good team, stop, and we’re hoping to get the Irish will look to secure but they’ve shown that they them late into matches.” their first conference victory can be beaten this year,” Irish Notre Dame, on the other when they take on Duke to- coach Debbie Brown said of hand, has struggled at times night at Purcell Pavilion. the Blue Devils. We’re hoping offensively and committed Since their straight-sets to build off what we’ve seen too many unforced errors in victory over North Dakota in those two losses and come the season’s early going. The State on Sept. 21, the Irish (6- in knowing that they aren’t team has hit at just a .206 7, 0-2 ACC) have dropped four invincible.” clip on the year for 12.2 kills straight, and their road does The Blue Devils are led of- per set. On the other side of not get any easier. Duke (11-2, fensively by sophomore out- the net, Notre Dame’s oppo- 2-0 ACC) sits tied with North side hitter Emily Sklar with nents have hit .238 against Carolina atop the ACC stand- 143 kills and junior outside the Irish. ings, and the Blue Devils did hitter Jeme Obeime with The Irish are led offensively not drop a set in dispatching 137. In all likelihood, the by junior outside hitters Toni Virginia and Virginia Tech pair would have racked up a Alugbue and Jeni Houser, at home last weekend. The greater number of kills had who have notched 147 and matches against the Cavaliers their team not been so domi- 141 kills, respectively. The of- and Hokies were the conclu- nant in the early part of the fense behind them has seen sion of a seven-game home season. Duke has only gone some upheaval following the stand in which the Blue Devils more than three sets twice on transfer of last year’s libero, Charitha Isanaka | The Observer went undefeated and earned the season — against South Taylor Morey. Senior captain Junior libero Kathleen Severyn serves the ball during Notre Dame’s five straight-set victories. Carolina and Illinois. Both Andrea McHugh has stepped 3-1 home win over Bowling Green on Sept. 6. Meanwhile, the Irish sit in of the team’s losses, which back from the frontline to the conference basement. came to No. 8 Minnesota and take over the defensive spe- upset. the JACC.” Just two games into the con- No. 3 Florida, were in straight cialist position. “We’re expecting a boost Notre Dame will take on ference season, however, sets. When adjusting for the With all the early sea- from the crowd in our first Duke tonight at 7 p.m. at there is plenty of ground to be small volume of play, the Blue son discord, Brown said she home match in the ACC,” she Purcell Pavilion. made up, and a victory over Devils lead the ACC in kills hopes returning to the team’s said. “We’ve been on the road Duke would prove a satisfy- per set with 15.22 and assists home floor will help the Irish for the past five games, [so] Contact Conor Kelly at ing first conference victory per set with 13.88. settle in and pull off the we’re excited to come back to [email protected]

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Women’s interhall Ducks claim come-back win against Babes

By JOSH DULANY, BRIAN struggled to find a rhythm of- PLAMODON, JOSE FERNANDEZ fensively, as the Bullfrogs were and ALEXANDRA LANE intercepted five times. Sports Writers Badin sophomore captain Kristina Techar stressed the Howard used a consistent of- importance of finding a flow -of fense and resilient defense to fensively to give the Bullfrogs’ come from behind and knock defense a rest. off Breen-Phillips, 26-14, on “We are looking to focus on Monday. the one-on-one [matchups] on The Ducks (3-0) relied on the offense,” Techar said. “If we win steady play of senior captain the one-on-one battles, we’ll get and quarterback and lineback- the ball moving.” er Clare Robinson and sopho- Pasquerilla West will face off more running back and safety against Farley on Sunday, while Stephanie Peterson. Robinson Badin’s next opponent will be passed for one touchdown and Lewis on Oct. 13. ran for two more, while Peterson scored on a 40-yard scamper to Contact Jose Fernandez at jfer- the end zone and grabbed a cru- [email protected] cial interception. “We really transitioned to Lyons 14, Lewis 6 the running game to adjust Lyons and Lewis battled until to their defense,” Robinson the final whistle Tuesday night, said. “We found little holes and when the Lions emerged with capitalized.” the 14-6 victory in a hard-fought “I was really impressed how game. we came back after being down,” The matchup turned into s a Peterson said. showdown between two strong The Babes (0-2) built an early defenses. lead through explosive first-half The game started slowly, as plays. The team’s first offensive neither team scored on offense play was a 65-yard touchdown and both defenses did a good job run by freshman running back ZACHARY LLORENS | The Observer of holding the opposing team Emily Affinito. The Lewis Hall flag-football team gathered before their game against Lyons at Riehle Fields on Monday scoreless. “It was a good way to start up night. The Chicks fell to the Lions, 14-6, in the evening’s first match. Neither team put points on the the team and get them fired up,” scoreboard until late in the first Affinito said. half, forced a turnover on downs second half to beat Welsh Family Walsh will look to keep its mo- half, when a tip on a Lewis pass Freshman quarterback late in the second half. 19-6, on Monday to pick up its mentum when it plays McGlinn by Lyons freshman linebacker Holianne “Kaheke” Martinson “The cornerbacks all stepped first win of the season. on Sunday, while Welsh Family Kelly Smith led to an intercep- and sophomore receiver Claire up,” Robinson said. “We had Walsh’s offense finally found has a week off to regroup before tion and 40-yard return by Lions Goddard were a productive duo, great coverage. All the adjust- its groove behind junior quarter- it faces Breen-Phillips on Oct. 13. freshman safety and receiver connecting on a 10-yard touch- ments we made were big.” back Julianne Carson, who ran Taylor Sears. down pass just before halftime. Howard will be back in action for two touchdowns and passed Contact Brian Plamondon at Sears made another 40-yard “It was a huge improvement against undefeated Pangborn for another. The Wild Women (1- [email protected] gain on the following play, run- from our last game,” Martinson this Sunday at 4 p.m., and the 3) opened the scoring on a two- ning it in for a Lyons touchdown. said. “The coaches threw in some Babes will play Welsh Family yard run by Carson in the first Pasquerilla West 36, The duo of Smith and Sears new stuff, and everyone played Sunday at 5 p.m. quarter, which came two plays Badin 0 caused two interceptions in the super well. We just hope to keep after she scrambled for 20 yards. After a hot start to the season, game. getting better every game.” Contact Josh Dulany at In the third quarter, Carson Pasquerilla West extended its “I think the team played re- The game was close through- [email protected] found freshman receiver Emily win streak to three games with ally well today,” Smith said. “We out and was only decided after Burns for a 20-yard touchdown a 36-0 victory over Badin on definitely brought it and showed the Ducks’ defense, which sur- Walsh 19, Welsh Family 6 in which Burns made a diving Tuesday. who we are.” rendered few yards in the second Walsh pulled away in the catch after a Welsh Family de- In a game that featured two The Chicks (0-2) found more fensive back tipped the ball. different quarterbacks for success on offense in the second Paid Advertisement The most riveting play of the Pasquerilla West (4-0) because half, when they put themselves game, however, was a hook-and- of an injury, the Purple Weasels in the game with a touchdown. ladder that resulted in a 50-yard offense flowed to near-perfec- But late in the half, Lyons gain by Walsh junior running tion as it ran up and down the freshman quarterback Kristen back Kathleen Brown. field time and time again. Lombardo tossed a touchdown “I told my coach we needed Pasquerilla West senior cap- pass to Smith to seal the win for something big, and that play tain Breezi Toole applauded her the Lions. usually nets us some huge team for sticking together after “Compared to our last game, gains,” said Brown. its starting quarterback went this was definitely a tougher Welsh Family (1-2) had a down. win,” Lyons senior captain chance to come back in the “It was tough with our quar- and safety and wide receiver fourth quarter. Trailing 19-6, terback getting injured obvi- Christina Bramanti said. “It defi- the Whirlwinds ran an end- ously,” she said. “But the team nitely makes the win a whole lot around pass that went for a 55- pulled together to pull out the sweeter.” yard score, only to be negated game — we did a really good job Lewis senior captain and re- by a penalty. The team’s fate was of adjusting.” ceiver Colleen Haller said she sealed when the Walsh defense Both quarterbacks had a lot was still happy with how her forced an interception one play of help, however, as their receiv- team played. later. ers continually hauled in near- “I think we showed a lot of im- Welsh Family’s lone score ly every ball thrown at them. provement from our last game … came when sophomore quar- Freshman Allie Griffith hauled we are just going to keep work- terback Stephanie Peragallo in a team-high five catches, ing,” Haller said. connected with senior receiver including a touchdown and a Lyons hopes to bring its posi- Steph Lobaccaro for a 45-yard 20-yard catch, for the Purple tive momentum into its game strike. Weasels. against Cavanaugh on Sunday, “Our offense has been hot and “I think we put a lot of time in while Lewis hopes to keep im- cold, so I’m really glad we con- practice to perfect our routes,” proving when it plays Pasquerilla nected on a long touchdown,” said Griffith. “If we continue to East the same day. said Lobaccaro. “[There was] a work on these we’ll continue to questionable non-touchdown get better as a unit.” Contact Alexandra Lane at later in the game, though.” On the other hand, Badin (0-4) [email protected] 14 The observer | wednesdaY, october 2, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com Sports

a really good defender every Football M Basketball single day on me.” Continued from page 16 Continued from page 16 Notre Dame also wel- 3.5 points and 5.5 rebounds comes freshman guard Steve around him, athletic, they move, per contest. Vasturia and freshmen for- they’re one of the better [de- The Irish return their wards V.J. Beacham and fensive lines] that we’ll see this top three guards from last Austin Torres to the team. year.” season, as Atkins, senior Atkins said the freshmen have Jerian Grant and junior Pat benefited from the new rule Hendrix to play again Connaughton bring con- allowing earlier practices. Senior quarterback Andrew siderable experience to the “You gain a little more con- Hendrix saw significant playing position. Sophomore guard fidence because you have time during Saturday’s 35-21 loss Cameron Biedschied also re- more time to practice with to Oklahoma, mostly in a spe- turns for Notre Dame after a the team before you really get cially designed package to high- strong freshman campaign. going,” he said. “Now we get light his running skills. To their experienced back- like two or three more weeks, Kelly said Hendrix will play court the Irish add freshman and I just think it’s a big con- again Saturday against the Sun Demetrius Jackson, rated by fidence booster.” Devils. ESPN as the 24th best player A transition the entire Irish “You’ve got to help us win foot- in the nation. A graduate team is making this year is ball games,” Kelly said. “So his of Marian High School in from the Big East to the ACC. mindset has to be, look, I want to Mishawaka, Ind., Jackson has Notre Dame finished 11-7 in keep adding more to my plate. I ALLISON D’AMBROSIA | The Observer already made an impression, conference play last season want more and more. But he’s got Senior wide receiver TJ Jones is tackled during the third quarter of Atkins said. and now will join a confer- to be more effective than he was Notre Dame’s 35-21 home loss to Oklahoma on Saturday. “Working with him all ence led by perennial pow- on Saturday. He can’t go in there summer, [Jackson’s] some- erhouses Duke and North and we get two false start penal- Sophomore linebacker Romeo which could affect Notre Dame’s body that really just wants to Carolina. ties. We can’t miss a wide open Okwara will replace Councell, games against Air Force and get better every single day,” “I think my only mindset receiver. We’ve got to do a better who was ejected for a helmet-to- Navy. Atkins said. “You know, he’s change is knowing as a team job on our zone read. helmet hit against Oklahoma, on Air Force and Navy are sched- a gritty defender, he gets after we are probably going to have “So if he’s going to get more on the field. uled to play each other this it on defense, gets after the to score more,” Atkins said. his plate, he’s got to be more pro- Councell has six tackles in five weekend, but that game may not ball. And offensively, he can “You know, going to the ACC, ductive, and we need him to be games of action this season as occur. really create his own shot. He just looking at their scores, more productive.” freshman Jaylon Smith’s backup. Kelly said he did not have any can get to the hole at will. You they are usually in the 70s.” After the game Saturday, Kelly Sophomore defensive lineman information on whether the know, I think it will be some- The Irish are well-equipped said the coaching staff imple- Sheldon Day, who has missed the shutdown could impact the Irish. body to really help Jerian to adjust to the competition mented the Hendrix package to last two games with an ankle in- While Notre Dame has never [Grant] and I, take some of within the ACC, Atkins said. diversify their offense. jury, has a better chance to play played a Football Championship the dribbling the ball respon- “We have a lot of returning Hendrix went 0-for-1 passing this week, Kelly said. Subdivision (FCS) opponent, sibilities, the handling re- guys, a lot of young guys,” the ball and ran five times for 10 Senior defensive lineman Kelly said he would not be op- sponsibilities, away from us he said. “I think it’s one of yards while picking up two first Kona Schwenke has five tackles posed to scheduling one in lieu a little bit and give us a break our deeper teams that I’ve downs. in the last two games as Day’s of one of the service academies. there. ever been a part of while I’ve fill-in. “I would be one vote in a room “I think the last person I’ve been here. So a lot of talent Councell, Day updates with a lot of probably ‘no’s,’” Kelly had push me like this every to work with on both sides of Junior linebacker Ben Air Force, Navy games in said. “I probably know how that’s single day was [former Irish the ball.” Councell will miss the first half the air going to go.” guard] Ben [Hansbrough], of the game Saturday after an ap- The government shutdown so that was my freshman Contact Joseph Monardo at peal to overturn his suspension has forced military academies to Contact Matthew DeFranks at year. So it feels good to have [email protected] was denied. suspend intercollegiate games, [email protected]

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GRANT TOBIN | The Observer Sophomore midfielder Evan Panken dribbles the ball during Notre Dame’s 1-1 home draw with North Carolina on Sept. 8. M Soccer we’re starting to get into a better Continued from page 16 rhythm.” Additionally, the Irish will be defense. Senior goalie Patrick forced to deal with the challenges Wall currently tops the ACC in of a home game during the school save percentage, as the Irish have week, which can be difficult for managed three shutouts so far the Notre Dame student athletes, this fall. according to Clark. “We will have to defend well in “The Michigan game was the this game,” Clark said. “In any big first time a weekday game got to game, you have to defend well, us. The others had been on the but against this team that’s going road, which is a little bit differ- to be very important for us.” ent,” Clark said. “I think the play- At the same time, the Irish will ers will handle it a lot better this look to finish on more of their time. They will be very prepared offensive opportunities against for this game, and I don’t have Indiana, an area they have strug- any concerns about that this time gled in at times this year. around.” “This year, when the oppor- Notre Dame will host Indiana tunities have come, we’ve been in Alumni Stadium tonight at 7 a little lax in finishing them,” p.m. Clark said. “That’s something we’ve been working on. I feel Contact Aaron Sant-Miller at like it’s getting much better and [email protected] DAILY ndsmcobserver.com | Wednesday, October 2, 2013 | The Observer 15

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CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Zach Galifianakis, 44; Esai Morales, 51; Randy Quaid, 63; Julie Andrews, 78. Happy Birthday: Stand up for your rights, but use diplomacy to get what you want. Adapting to the inevitable changes that come your way will be crucial. Emotional deception when dealing with children or those trying to take advantage of you must be recognized and dealt with carefully. Honesty and discipline will help you find your way to a better life and future. Your numbers are 2, 10, 21, 23, 37, 40, 44. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Obstacles may appear to be insurmountable, but if you take an unusual route, you will bypass the setbacks standing in your way. Intelligence and ingenuity coupled with taking action and making things happen will lead to your success. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Participate in events that interest people of all ages and backgrounds. Tolerance and understanding will help you reach a goal that may not have been possible without the help of so many unique contributions. Love will take an unusual twist. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): It will be difficult to pacify others even if you do give in to demands. Concentrate on what you need to accomplish first. Idle chatter will not get the work done or appease those looking for help or results. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Go to where the action is and step into the limelight. Your charm, intelligence and expressive way of dealing with others will result in new connections. Romance is in the stars, along with greater opportunity. Children will have an impact on you. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): It will be difficult to know which way to turn.Y ou’ll be asked questions, and solutions will be expected. A confident approach coupled with expertise, compromise and adaptability will win the respect of your peers. Don’t start fights; put them to rest. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Make financial changes that help you engage in pastimes you enjoy. A trip or course that will enable you to raise your earning potential will also bring you in contact with interesting individuals who have something to con- tribute to your plans. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You’ll be caught in the middle of a situation that cannot be resolved without you. Do your best not to let situations get blown out of proportion when what’s required is a quick fix with as little interference as possible. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Keep whatever you do simple and to the point. Promote and present what you have to offer in such a way that you come across as mysterious but knowledgeable. Keep the drama to a minimum and let the intrigue build slowly.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Step outside your comfort zone if it will help you resolve an issue that is holding you back. Getting along with people will be dependent upon what you promise and how much of it you deliver. Prepare to go the distance. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t let financial implications stand between you and your success. Focus on what you have to offer and discuss your intentions with someone who has the clout and the backing to help you. What you give away will be worth the returns. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t let confusion take over. The conversations you have with others might not be pertinent to your situation. You have to decide what works best for you and follow through. Don’t feel obligated to do the same as every- one else. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Share your creative ideas and use your imagination when trying to get others to lend a helping hand. Your charisma will invite new friendships, partnerships and the chance to make a commitment that will help you advance. Birthday Baby: You are charming and entertaining. You are dedicated and deter- mined. highly punlikely | christopher brucker Sudoku | The Mepham Group Jumble | David Hoyt and Jeff knurek

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By MATTHEW DeFRANKS Assistant Managing Editor champions visit Irish coach Brian Kelly looked back at last year. He looked at a 10-minute clip that featured Notre Dame’s close calls in 2012: the heave to John Goodman against Purdue, the missed field goal against Purdue and the end of the BYU victory. His purpose? “My point being the margin [for error] last year was razor- thin, and the margin this year is razor-thin,” Kelly said. Last year, the Irish went unde- feated in the regular season and won five games by seven or less points on their way to the BCS National Championship Game. GRANT TOBIN | The Observer But this season, Notre Dame (3- Irish sophomore midfielder Patrick Hodan looks to strike the ball 2) has stumbled into two dou- during Notre Dame’s 1-1 tie with North Carolina at home Sept. 8. ble-digit September losses. Kelly said the Irish need to do By AARON SANT-MILLER motivation as a result of last year’s the basic tasks in order to return Sports Writer loss, Clark said. to their winning ways. WEI LIN | The Observer “There is no extra motivation. “We have to do the ordinary Senior quarterback Andrew Hendrix runs to the sideline during Following an impressive 3-1 win I don’t think either Indiana nor things much better,” he said. Notre Dame’s 35-21 home loss to Oklahoma. over ACC rival Duke on Friday, Notre Dame needs a lot of moti- “We have got to stay above the Notre Dame returns to action to- vation for this game,” Clark said. cut in cover 3. We’ve got to run off a 62-41 throttling of USC and splitting games against Stanford day as the team hosts Indiana. “This game takes care of itself; it’s routes better. We’ve got to pick a brand new ranking. and USC, Arizona State (3-1) Currently, Indiana (4-4-1, 1-0-0 always a big interstate game.” up protections that are Day One But in the past two games, the dropped backs for a loss 10 Big 10) leads the series 27-7-2 over Despite the fact that Notre protections. We’ve got to pick Sun Devils defense has allowed times. Notre Dame (4-0-3, 2-0-2 ACC) Dame is off to an undefeated start those things up. We’ve got to at least 240 yards on the ground, Up front, redshirt senior in what Irish coach Bobby Clark in the 2013 season, Indiana pres- complete easy balls.” despite boasting one of the best defensive tackle Will Sutton identifies as one of the premier ents a difficult challenge, Clark In both of Notre Dame’s losses, defensive lines in the country. leads the Sun Devils. The pro- college soccer match-ups. said. the Irish kept the game within a They are giving up 192 rushing jected first-round pick and All “It’s one of the best rivalries in “Indiana is truly one of the best touchdown in the fourth quarter yards per game. American has 13 tackles on the college soccer,” Clark said. “As I attacking teams in the country,” but surrendered 75-yard touch- “You would think at first look- season, with 2.5 of them for loss. say it, it’s a little bit like Barcelona- he said. “They have a very good down drives to seal the games. ing at it, that, boy, it’s easy to run He also has one sack. Real Madrid. It’s just a good ri- front six and a lot of good depth “So the margin, I think, is against them, but you’re in a lot “He’s one of the better inside valry, and I think it’s a healthy there as well. They have a lot of about as thin as it was last year, of negative plays,” Kelly said. “If guys, there’s no question, that rivalry. [Today’s] match really has very skillful attacking players, and and the difference between 5-0 you really go through the num- we’ve played,” Kelly said. “He’s the makings of a great game.” that’s always a challenge.” and 3-2 is about five or six plays, bers, you’re in a hit and miss extremely active, great feet, Last fall, Indiana upset the Irish Conversely, the Irish defense and that’s kind of where we are situation because they bring so physically at the point of attack, in the third round of the NCAA has only allowed four goals so far at this point,” Kelly said. much pressure. You have to do a he’s going to be a handful. And tournament, as the Hoosiers in 2013, as the Irish are ranked great job of managing the nega- he’s got great complements went on to win their eighth na- 10th in the nation in scoring Running against the Devils tive plays against them.” tional championship in 2012. No. 22 Arizona State is coming In the last two weeks, in see FOOTBALL PAGE 14 Nonetheless, there is no added see M SOCCER PAGE 14 men’s basketball Returning players prepare for opener

By JOSEPH MONARDO The rule change, approved tournament. Forward Jack Associate Sports Editor in May, permits teams to move Cooley and guard Scott Martin up the dates of their opening were the only departures over The Irish were back on the practices by two weeks. Notre the off-season, although the court earlier than normal, but Dame took the court for its two players led the team in that wasn’t the only thing that first official practice Friday, rebounding. Cooley was 13th was new Tuesday afternoon. more than a month before in the nation and first on the ACC logos surrounded the the team’s opening exhibition team with 10.1 rebounds per practice facility as Notre Dame game against Indianapolis on game, while Martin was sec- took advantage of the NCAA Oct. 28. ond on the Irish with an aver- legislation advancing the start “It’s already on my mind age of 5.9 boards. date for college basketball every day,” Atkins said of the Senior center Garrick practices across the country. season opener. “Every day, it’s Sherman and graduate student “I think practice is going on the 28th, I know. So that’s forward Tom Knight will likely great so far,” Irish senior guard definitely the only thing on my lead the Irish frontcourt in Eric Atkins said. “I think we are mind so far, but getting better their stead. Sherman, a trans- clicking really early on. With every day is what we are trying fer from Michigan State, aver- the NCAA rule, I think it’s great to do as a team.” aged 3.4 rebounds per game for our young guys to get going, The Irish return nine of 11 and put up 7.0 points per game just to work with us, know how players from last year’s squad, in his first season with the

ASHLEY DACY | The Observer we play and get up and down which finished 25-10 before Irish, while Knight contributed Senior guard Eric Atkins drives for the basket during Notre Dame’s 76-58 with us and getting the rhythm losing to Iowa State in the loss to Iowa State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on March 22. of college basketball.” second round of the NCAA see M BASKETBALL PAGE 14