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Volume 47, Issue 52 | friday, november 15, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com ‘A district guy’ Rep. Pete Visclosky focuses on fostering economic growth during 28 years in Congress

By NICOLE MICHELS was eight years old, his high them,” Visclosky said. “It Northwest, and then gained His desire to study law man- Assistant Managing Editor school guidance counselor broke my heart, I went home acceptance to Notre Dame as ifested during his undergrad- told him he should not apply and never applied. And my a law student. At Notre Dame, uate career, Visclosky said. Editor’s Note: This is the to the University because he father, who is still alive at 97, he was finally able to fulfill “I didn’t decide on law eighth and final story in a se- would not be accepted. Rep. just was furious. Because he his boyhood dream. school until midway through ries featuring Notre Dame and Pete Visclosky (D-IN-1) said said, ‘Let them tell you no, as “I was, at that time, your college,” Visclosky said. Saint Mary’s graduates serving after this experience, he re- opposed to some person who prototypical Catholic who “Looking back on my life, if as members of Congress. This solved to never again allow you have met once in your went to his first Notre Dame you talk to anybody I grew series, titled, “Trading Golden someone else’s opinion di- life.’” football game when he was up with, the would have said Dome for Capitol Dome,” ran minish his belief in himself. eight years old,” Visclosky it was preordained and that on Fridays. “It was, to this day — and ‘You don’t quit’ said. “They played Purdue, it they couldn’t believe I didn’t I am 63 years old — the one Visclosky graduated rained and they lost. I thought think seriously about it until Though he wanted to at- time someone told me I can’t with a B.S. in accounting that was the only place you tend Notre Dame since he do something and I believed from Indiana University would ever go to college.” see VISCLOSKY PAGE 7 University physician Saint Mary’s researches concussions responds to ‘Daily

By CHRISTIAN MYERS News Writer Beast’ ranking Boxing experts like to refer to the sport as “the sweet science,” By KELLY KONYA “Their methodology begins but head University Physician Associate Saint Mary’s Editor by isolating institutions that Dr. Jim Moriarty is using the graduate 75 percent or more sport for some real science. Last week, news and opin- of its students in six years or Moriarty said he has been ion website “The Daily Beast” less,” Flowers said. “At Saint studying the effectiveness of posted a list of 20 colleges Mary’s, we are very proud of a variety of concussion diag- with the worst return on in- our high graduation rate. What nostic tests with members of vestment rates, ranking Saint this does in terms of ranking, the Men’s and Women’s Boxing Mary’s as No. 2. however, is limit the number Clubs as research subjects. While many in the College’s of institutions analyzed, as Nate Walker, RecSports club community were surprised the majority of Colleges do not sports program coordina- by this claim, others said the achieve such a high six-year tor and boxing coach, said it piece was simply not true. graduation rate. makes sense for the boxing Saint Mary’s Director of “That’s point No. 1 — a lim- clubs to contribute to a better MICHAEL YU | The Observer Institutional Research Daniel ited universe of institutions Hannah Skrbis, left, throws a punch against Erin Wilson during a Flowers said the ranking is see CONCUSSIONS PAGE 6 Baraka Bouts fight Monday at the Joyce Center. flawed on a number of fronts. see DAILY BEAST PAGE 6 Conference welcomes prison arts practicioners

By NICOLE McALEE arts practitioners.” specifically those who study News Writer “The Shakespeare in Prisons Shakespeare’s work, Jackson conference is a gathering of said. The Shakespeare at Notre scholars and prison arts prac- “A lot of what happens with- Dame Program will host titioners really from across the in prison walls is very fraught a Shakespeare in Prisons globe … that explores how the with isolation,” he said. “That Conference, a weekend fo- theatre arts and Shakespeare [isolation] is something we’re cused on the relationships be- specifically help incarcerated trying to break through with tween prisoners and the arts, populations to develop a habil- the conference and create a today and tomorrow in the itation of the heart, mind, body broader support network and Philbin Studio Theatre of The and soul,” Scott Jackson, exec- community for these practitio- Debartolo Performing Arts utive director of Shakespeare ners to utilize in their work and Center. at Notre Dame, said. to open their eyes up to how According to the program’s The goal of the conference people are doing it in other website, it is “one of the world’s is to establish a community SAMMY COUGHLIN | The Observer first major gatherings of prison of prison arts practitioners, see ARTS PAGE 3

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By KELLY RICE more and more connected, we News Writer begin to not see borders as lim- its,” she said. “Instead, we be- Saint Mary’s will host gin to see ourselves as global International Education Week citizens.” (IEW), a joint initiative of the US The week will begin with three Department of Education and US events on Monday, Cowham Department of State, from Nov. said. The first event, which will 18 through Nov. 21. The week will go from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, in- consist of various on-campus vites people to visit the Student events celebrating cultural diver- Center atrium, where they can sity and expressing the impor- meet international students tance of international education. and learn about languages from Terra Cowham, assistant di- across the world. rector of international student The next event, which will and scholar services in the be held at 4:30 p.m. in Vander Center for Women’s Intercultural Vennet Theatre in the Student Leadership (CWIL), said there Center, will be an informational are multiple goals for IEW. She session on “Study of the United said one of the most impor- States Institute” (SUSI), the five- SAMMY COUGHLIN | The Observer tant goals is to create cultural week US Department of State Leadership. innumerable way, and one way more than half of each class to awareness. sponsored program for global “The SUSI program was an we experience that is through in- different countries to learn about “As our world is becoming student leaders on Women’s unbelievable experience where I ternational education,” she said. the world,” Yang said. “We also was able to experience different Other events throughout the believe that international edu- Paid Advertisement cultures and was able to culti- week will include a lecture ti- cation can happen at home. It vate friendships from all over the tled “Q & A on Transnational is not only about the economic world,” Katie Nickol, who served Feminist Movements,” by Joann and political benefits that in- as a student coordinator for the Vanek, class of 1963 and director ternational education and ex- program last number, said. “I of statistics program of Women change can bring, but also for cannot wait to share my experi- in Informal Employment: promoting diversity and mutual ences with the Saint Mary’s com- Globalizing and Organizing understanding among nations, munity and I hope other Saint (WIEGO), an “Arts Around the cultures, and people, for elimi- Mary’s women will choose to be a World” event and an internation- nating ignorance and hatred, part of this unique opportunity.” al cultural festival, which will and for promoting world peace. On Monday evening, Cowham showcase different world tradi- It is an atmosphere, an attitude also said there will be a pan- tions and cultures. and a hope.” el discussion featuring study Dr. Alice Yang, assistant direc- For a complete list of events. abroad returnees. Study abroad tor of global education at CWIL, visit https://cwil.saintmarys. experiences can be beneficial to said the week is especially im- edu/event/international-educa- students’ understanding of the portant to the College because tion-modern-languages-week world, she said. of its strong mission to promote “Experiences with other cul- international exchange. Contact Kelly Rice at tures and countries change us in “We are proud that we send [email protected]

Paid Advertisement Arts Performing Arts Center as part Continued from page 1 of the conference. Other guests at the con- parts of the world.” ference include representa- Jackson said he is both tives from the University of pleased and surprised that 60 Michigan’s Prison Creative prison arts practitioners from Arts Program, Prison around the United States, Performing Arts in St. Louis England, Northern Ireland, and the Independent Theatre Wales, South Africa and Movement of South Africa. Australia will be in attendance. “They do this because they “We were initially expecting want to effect societal change. about 20 to 25 practitioners to They see a problem within our come,” Jackson said. “This is prison populations,” Jackson the first major conference of its said. “They see the recidivism kind so we had no idea what to rate for ex-prisoners at 60 and expect.” 70 percent and higher, and The conference’s featured then we look at programs like speakers are Tom Magill and Kurt Tofteland’s where, after Curt Tofteland. a couple decades in existence, Magill, an ex-prisoner and his recidivism rate is six per- the founder of the Educational cent. That really speaks vol- Shakespeare Company, is umes about just how impactful the director of “Mickey B,” this kind of programming is on a modern adaptation of these populations.” Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” Jackson said the conference featuring prisoners from will provide a unique combi- Belfast’s maximum-security nation of both spiritual and ar- Maghaberry Prison. tistic missions of Notre Dame. Tofteland is the founder of “My job is to facilitate the Shakespeare Behind Bars, a exploration of Shakespeare prison arts program whose in performance, in whatever 2003 production of “The context that might be,” Jackson Tempest” at the Luther Luckett said. “This just happens to Correctional Complex in be a very innovative one that Kentucky is the subject of the ties in beautifully with the documentary “Shakespeare University’s larger message Behind Bars.” of tackling issues of social Both “Mickey B” and justice.” “Shakespeare Behind Bars” will be screened in the Browning Contact Nicole McAlee at Cinema at the DeBartolo [email protected] 4 The observer | friday, november 15, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com NEWS Author proposes steps to improve racial equality

By MARGARET HYNDS the tradition of the pursuit of developments in the American existing racism, empowerment “We as a society dedicated to News Writer racial equality in this country,” story of the pursuit of racial de- of racial minorities and the elim- equality for all owe these people Higginbotham said. “… It is dif- velopment,” Higginbotham said. ination of disparities in educa- much, much more.” On Thursday, F. Michael ficult to discuss racial issues to- “But don’t get confused; progress tion, jobs and businesses and the He said he knows many Higginbotham, the Wilson H. day, especially across racial or does not mean post-racial.” criminal justice system. Americans are tired of talking Elkins professor of law at the ideological lines. I feel so lucky Though Higginbotham ar- “The eye cannot see what the about race, but he said he hopes University of Baltimore School that I’m able to teach courses gued that progress has indeed brain cannot comprehend,” people will join the conversation of Law, visited the Snite Museum and attend conferences and at- been made, he said the fight for Higginbotham said. “And once and work towards equality. of Art to deliver a lecture titled tend lectures like this one so we equality is not over. we understand [that notion], we “Each one of us has a role in “Ending Racism in a Post Racial can talk about this in a way that “If you look at the socioeco- have to empower people.” building a bridge to the post- America.” benefits our democracy rather nomic index, under any catego- To do so, Higginbotham racial America,” Higginbotham The lecture, part of the than undermines it.” ry,” he said, “between blacks and said he supports the President said. “Don’t give up on your chil- Multicultural Student Programs Higginbotham said the nation whites you will see huge dispari- Obama’s proposed American dren … 50 years ago Langston and Services (MSPS) 2013-2014 has made progress in regards ties … the statistics are alarm- Jobs Act, and would support Hughes wrote a poem which Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) to inequality, but cited Lyndon ing. … in America if you’re black similarly minded legislation for finishes with the unifying words lecture series, was based on B. Johnson’s famous “We Shall you’re more likely to be impov- education and the criminal jus- ‘This dream today embattled, Higginbotham’s most recent Overcome” speech, to acknowl- erished, underrepresented po- tice system. with its back against the wall, to book, “Ghosts of Jim Crow: edge the changes that still need litically, die prematurely and be “Too many of us — particular- save the dream for one, it must Ending Racism In Post-Racial to be accomplished. undereducated.” ly our black youth — see limited be saved for all.’” America.” “In my view, in many ways, Higginbotham proposed the options and as a result turn to “I’m here to talk about another as a nation, we have overcome following three steps to improve drugs, gangs, crime and hope- Contact Margaret Hynds at American tradition, and that is … these are monumental racial disparities: recognition of lessness,” Higginbotham said. [email protected] Expert analyzes new healthcare website

By HENRY GENS Mitropoulos said. “I’m not going following changes to your mar- example, the “SHOP” market- concluded that if the site’s cre- News Writer to touch on the technical issues; ketplace subscription.’ I just ap- place for small business owners ators had followed a more coher- we’re going to go beyond the plied. Why would I get an email uses an apt acronym, but it actu- ent usability process in designing This year’s World Usability technical issues because they’ve telling me I just made a change? ally stands for the Small Business healthcare.gov, much of the con- Day, commemorated yesterday at been covered. We’re going to go Why would I get three emails? Health Operations Program. fusion could have been avoided. over 80 events around the world, beyond the technical issues to It’s not just about the website, it’s “There was a weak attempt “I conducted a usability review had an obvious topic for health- talk about the human issues. about the whole customer expe- to brand things, and that weak and I literally have enough ma- care: the widely-acknowledged “There is a usability goal that rience — and emails are a part attempt failed miserably,” terial where I can give a full-day fiasco that was the launch of the was created: for up to seven mil- of that. I should only receive one Mitropolous-Rundus said. “The workshop on usability and design U.S. government’s healthcare. lion visitors by March 31, 2014 to email.” lesson here is that if you’re going using the healthcare.gov website, gov website in early October. be registered using the website. Another major usability prob- to brand something and label and that’s just me — one usability David Mitropoulos-Rundus, That’s been set in stone. Based on lem with the healthcare.gov web- something, commit to it and be expert doing a review.” User Experience Architect the media you would think that’s site was its ineffective attempt to strong about it. This was weak at Quicken Loans and direc- all technical, but based on my brand things and add acronyms, and it fell apart, like the process.” Contact Henry Gens at tor of the annual Internet User analysis there’s a lot of usability Mitropolous-Rundus said. For Mitropolous-Rundus [email protected] Experience conference, gave a about it.” lecture on some shortcomings Mitropoulos-Rundus under- Paid Advertisement of the website while highlighting scored the difficulty of construct- numerous principles of good user ing such a website that aims to be design that could be employed to used by a large number of people improve the experience. from diverse backgrounds with Usability can broadly be the unenviable task of finding a defined as the study of the healthcare coverage plan. relationship between peo- “This is huge — you want seven ple and technology, said million people that have mini- Mitropoulos-Rundus. mal to moderate understanding “Over the years, when people about healthcare coverage to asked me what I do — because come and be successful at this it is a rather different type of ca- website” Mitropoulos-Rundus reer to have — I tell them that us- said. “We need to be really care- ability is designing products to ful about how we word things, or- fit people,” Mitropoulos-Rundus ganize things and present things said. “It’s not just about software, because we are at risk of very it’s not just about websites — it’s quickly overwhelming people. about anything. It’s about the Healthcare coverage, especially customer experience.” for people that have had jobs at Mitropoulos-Rundus said companies that offered them one there are four primary ways in or two options, is very complex.” which usability experts contrib- Mitropoulos-Rundus went ute to products: making usabil- through different aspects of the ity requirements, applying best website and highlighted con- design practices, conducting ex- fusing and redundant icons on pert usability reviews and finally numerous pages that detracted performing real usability testing from the user understanding. He with target users. also demonstrated that the pro- These four steps in the process cess of creating an account was of designing effective products more convoluted and counter- could readily be applied to im- intuitive than it should be, with prove the healthcare.gov website, the second-to-last step sending beyond the fixing of technical not one, but three confirmation glitches already documented by emails to the user’s inbox. the media, Mitropoulos-Rundus “I would say, of the seven mil- said. lion people that need to regis- “We’ve been inundated in the ter between now and the end of media in the last six weeks about March, having three emails in healthcare.gov, but the majority their inbox is going to be pretty of the coverage is about technical daunting,” Mitropolous-Rundus issues, reliability and scalability said. “And especially when one — things simply not working,” of them says, ‘You have made the News ndsmcobserver.com | friday, november 15, 2013 | The Observer 5 Lecturer rejects stigma of online dating

By MEG HANDELMAN that they may not be anybody of News Writer who they say they actually are. Even though we see a huge in- In the 21st century, technol- flux in the number of individu- ogy revolutionized nearly every als engaging in online dating aspect of learning and educat- and the number of individuals ing, but it also changed the face getting married from online re- of a much more personal aspect lationships, there is still a level of of our lives: dating. stigmatization.” Dr. Elizbeth Ribarsky, assis- Online dating is very func- tant professor of communica- tional because it allows an indi- tions at the University of Illinois, vidual to cast a wide net and sort Springfield hosted a talk on through people who they may “Dating in the Digital Age,” in or may not be interested much the Hospitality Room of South more quickly than face-to-face Dining Hall on Thursday. interaction, Ribarsky said. The lecture functioned as a She said a drawback comes how-to guide introducing audi- when people misrepresent ence members to online dat- themselves online. ing and warned about common “Men, on average, exagger- mistakes they can make in set- ate their height by one inch,” ting up a profile and interacting Ribarsky said. “Women, on av- with individuals online. erage, tend to underreport their Ribarsky said her goal in the weight by about 15 pounds.” lecture was to remove the stig- Ribarsky said the typical pool ma from online dating. of online daters could be broken MICHAEL YU | The Observer “The stigma is that only creepy up into four categories: roman- Dr. Elizabeth Ribarsky, assistant professor at the University of Illinois, discussed the benefits and stereo- people go online,” Ribarsky said. tics, junkies, disappearing acts types of online dating on Thursday. The Gender Relations Center sponsored the lecture. “Or that they’re desperate. Or and realists. She said romantics often, in love with the people they require that you pay to sign up,” Ribarsky closed by saying that Paid Advertisement “think falling in love online is meet online.” Ribarsky said. “Typically, when dating can attract people who awesome and wonderful and She said she would encourage individuals are willing to pay for misrepresent themselves and begin to feel these notions of all of the audience members to a site they are, perhaps, a little deception does happen. She said love before they even meet take this approach to dating in bit more serious about wanting there is also, at time, a height- somebody.” the digital age. to find somebody.” ened sense of comfort when A realist, Ribarsky said, Ribarsky said there are a When it comes to choosing interacting with people online “recognizes that online dat- plethora of different dating sites a site, Ribarsky said it could be that encourages people to share ing, or any form of technology, from which an individual can helpful to put a filter on one’s more than they might in a face- and how it influences our re- choose to sign up, ranging from contacts in order to pinpoint to-face interaction. lationships is simply another interest based sites to matching responses from a specific age “The one thing that I always tool that allows us to meet sites to sites that charge a fee to group or geographical area. stress to people is to just remem- people. They realize they are sign up. “Interestingly, each site de- ber that online dating is just an- not going to immediately fall “Pay for self-selecting sites velops their own reputation,” other tool to try to find people, Ribarsky said. “Match [of Match. the same as going out to a bar or Paid Advertisement com] is one of the largest compa- to a church group to meet peo- nies. They have famously start- ple,” she said. ed having ‘stir events,’ which are Ribarsky said maintaining a like mixers. … These stir events balanced, honest portrayal on- give people the comfort that ev- eryone showing up is there with the same purpose.” “Even though we E Harmony, Match, Christian Mingle and Ourtime are among see a huge influx the most widely used sites, in the number Ribarsky said. of individuals She said it is important to engaging in create a username that lets a viewer see your interests and online dating to spend time thinking of a and the number headline that is inviting and in- of individuals teresting. Ribarsky said a com- getting married mon mistake made by online from online daters is to be boring or basic when it is best to be positive and relationships, interesting, that way a viewer there is still a level will be intrigued to learn more of stigmatization.” information. Lastly, Ribarsky said the pro- Dr. Elizabeth Ribarsky file picture that a person selects assistant professor could make a major difference in University of Illinois his or her online dating persona. “Think about anything that you’re showing in your picture line is an individuals’ best bet is also creating an impression for success. for you,” Ribarsky said. “If your “Remember, this is essen- photo is taken outside in the tially an advertisement for you,” mountains it can give off the she said. “In any advertisement impression that I’m outdoorsy. you will sell the best features of Think about those activities but it. But at the same time, don’t be conscious of the impression boast. This is a time to pick out you are putting out there.” your best characteristics and She said finding similarities highlight those. However, peo- through chatting is key. ple often undersell themselves “Be specific, tell them about too.” your average Saturday or aver- age Sunday so they know what Contact Meg Handelman at you’re like.” [email protected] 6 The observer | friday, november 15, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com NEWS

Concussions doubts whether you’re making Continued from page 1 the right choice or not.” Two things that make this understanding of the “hot but- study unique are a control ton issue” of concussions. group comprised of boxers and “There’s so much we don’t getting “best effort” from the know about concussions, and athletes, Moriarty said. we have a great sample size Moriarty said most concus- and the ability to collect data,” sion studies compare the test Walker said. “We’re hoping to results of people with con- be part of the solution, to be cussions to people who didn’t able to keep our boxers as safe suffer any head trauma. He as possible.” said this made the Bengal and Moriarty said the research Barak Bout study important project consists in administer- because it compares people ing common concussion tests, who received blows to the head especially those medical pro- and suffered concussions to fessionals use during games, those who received blows to and then comparing the results the head and did not suffer any of those tests to data collected concussions. from the bouts and reports of “You have to have a similar any confirmed concussions. group of people to see if the The tests Moriarty evalu- tests really work,” Moriarty ated are a computerized test said. “One ought to be able to provided by Axon Sports, the tell the difference between King-Devick test, the Sport those who were hurt and those Concussion Assessment Tool who were not.” WEI LIN | The Observer 2 (SCAT2), a balance test and It was also “critical” that all Norah Griffin, left, counters against Valerie Williams in the semifinal round of Baraka Bouts. Head a voice recognition test be- the boxers gave their best ef- physician Dr. Jim Moriarty studies the concussions of boxers at Notre Dame. ing developed by University fort on the baseline and sub- researchers. sequent tests, Moriarty said. accounted for and analyzed. that everyone may have their men’s and women’s, with 200- Moriarty said it is important “Best effort” on all the post- Walker said in order to evalu- own inherent “threshold” that plus men and about 100 wom- to determine just how accu- bout tests was ensured by re- ate the possible causes of the determines what amounts and en who chose to opt in,” Walker rate these testing methods are, quiring the boxers to take the various test results, the match- types of force will cause them said. how well they detect a concus- tests after every bout and not es were videotaped and micro- to experience a concussion. Moriarty said there were also sion when one occurs and how allowing them to advance to chips that wirelessly transmit Moriarty said Bengal Bouts students who helped in admin- well they rule out a concus- the next round without passing information about impact and participants have been studied istering the concussion tests. sion when one does not, so that the tests. He said the success of rotational forces were inserted the last three years and Baraka He said the work of these stu- team trainers and doctors can their strategies to elicit best ef- in the headbands and mouth- Bouts participants for the last dents was “outstanding” and make the right decisions for fort is reflected in the fact that pieces of the boxers. two. This year he said he is an- integral to the research project. athletes. the results for losers and win- Two important questions alyzing the accumulated data Walker said it is important to “Right now, these tests — ners were comparable. the study sought to answer by before obtaining more, but he keep the boxers in Bengal and King-Devick, SCAT2, balance, The “practice effect” was comparing the tapes and im- said the testing will likely start Baraka Bouts safe so the pro- computerized assessment — also an important part of the pact data with test results were up again in the future. grams can continue their hu- are considered the standard study, Moriarty said. The prac- “Does the number of hits mat- Walker said the computer manitarian mission. of care, or the best procedure, tice effect is the intuitive fact ter?” and “Does it matter how test was mandatory, since “We’re here to give an op- for diagnosing concussions,” that “the more times you take hard you are hit?”, Moriarty there had to be some way to portunity to help Holy Cross Moriarty said. “The key for us a test the better you get at it” said. monitor all competitors for missions through boxing, is if you’re a physician on the and it is important to take it Moriarty said that from his concussion symptoms, while no one is going pro,” he said. sidelines, you’d like to know the into account when comparing review of the data thus far there participation in the other tests “Ultimately, we are working to tests you’re running are reli- an athlete’s baseline to his or does not seem to be a signifi- for the research project was make this a safer program be- able. There are symptoms that her later results. Moriarty said cant correlation between the voluntary for all student box- cause we’re trying to make a confirm concussions, but most requiring testing after every number of punches or the im- ers. He said on the whole they global impact.” people don’t have that. Most bout ensured everyone experi- pact force and the occurrence were “very receptive” toward people have the lesser symp- enced the practice effect and it of a concussion. He said the the research. Contact Christian Myers at toms which cause you to have could accordingly be properly data seems to indicate instead “We had a great turn out for [email protected]

Daily Beast from graduates who happen Flowers said. “We do not be- Flowers’ statement and said Burke said Saint Mary’s does Continued from page 1 to take the time to visit their lieve the value of one’s educa- she thinks she excels in her not teach students the no- website and respond to their tion can be measured on the job because of Saint Mary’s tion that money equals every- included in the ranking.” salary inquiry,” he said. “Thus, basis of salaries alone. education. thing, but rather, the College Flowers said “The Daily the data presented is subject “As a graduate of the busi- encourages jobs in areas like Beast” only used two statistics to a very large margin of er- ness program, I would not have education and nursing, two of to determine the return on in- ror and confidence interval. “[Saint Mary’s traded my small school educa- the College’s most popular de- vestment, skewing the overall Most statisticians would also women] want tion for a seat in a 500-person grees, that based on helping results. tell you that in order to capture to learn how to lecture hall,” McSorley said. communities at large. “The first is the average data that is representative ... “The attention and encourage- “[Saint Mary’s women] want ‘net-price’ for students, or in to the population of interest, carry themselves ment I received in class allowed to learn how to carry them- other words, the total cost of you need to randomly sample with a mature, me to graduate and be admit- selves with a mature, influ- students’ education on average and not rely on convenience influential ted into AT&T’s Business Sales ential attitude and ultimately after any grants and scholar- sampling.” attitude and Leadership Program, where I become a better woman — all ships, many of which are based In addition, Flowers said am able to accommodate cus- while sharing that experience on students’ financial need,” based on a recent survey of ultimately become tomers because I understand with women who feel the he said. “At Saint Mary’s, many May 2012 graduates, nearly 90 a better woman — the importance of patience and same,” Burke said. of our students pay much less percent of graduates were ei- all while sharing attention to detail.” Drinkall said she agreed, than the reported average net- ther employed full-time or en- that experience McSorley said she did not saying it is impossible to put price. This represents a third rolled in/completed a degree or comprehend from where “The a price on the sisterhood that of the weight in their calcula- certificate program. with women who Daily Beast” comprised its Saint Mary’s provides each stu- tion, and the other two-thirds Flowers said nine out of 10 feel the same.” facts; rather, she said she has dent for life. comes from salary data com- graduates also reported their Theresa Burke already begun recognizing “Saint Mary’s was wrongfully piled from PayScale.com of our educational experience at Saint sophomore her own positive return on placed on this list because Saint graduates.” Mary’s prepared them very investment. Mary’s mission is not strictly This data is the most ques- well for both graduate or pro- Sophomores Theresa Burke about the measured return tionable part of their calcula- fessional school and their cur- “In sum, we are confident and Hannah Drinkall said they on investment,” Drinkall said. tion, since small institutions rent employment. our graduates’ would strongly felt compelled to publish a re- “There is no way to measure a like Saint Mary’s are not gener- “In line with our mission, agree that their Saint Mary’s buttal to “The Daily Beast’s” Saint Mary’s education in dol- alizable due to their sampling we are proud that our gradu- education offered them an ex- article on Hercampus.com, lar signs; it is immeasurable.” technique, Flowers said. ates pursue careers that benefit cellent return on investment.” an online magazine targeted “[PayScale.com] relies on a society despite, in some cases, Rosie McSorley, class of at the female college student Contact Kelly Konya at limited number of data points lower levels of compensation,” 2013, said she agreed with this demographic. [email protected] News ndsmcobserver.com | friday, november 15, 2013 | The Observer 7

Visclosky professional career.” Georgetown as well, and be- in international law from every day, it’s that you are Continued from page 1 Visclosky said his goal was lieved that if I got that ticket Georgetown,” Visclosky said. supposed to leave the world to work in the Organized punched it couldn’t hurt me.” “They said, ‘Oh, at least he better, and certainly you college.” Crime and Racketeering sec- At Georgetown, he said he has the intellectual firepow- have that sense from your To this day, Visclosky said tion [now the Organized took both classes that inter- er to do the job.’ Whether I attendance at Notre Dame,” he is grateful for the education Crime and Gang Section] at ested him and benefited his did or did not, you have the Visclosky said. he received at Notre Dame. the Department of Justice. professional work. appearance.” “I truly did enjoy every day During an interview for a “It was the one time I went Still, tragedy vaulted him ‘A district guy’ there,” Visclosky said. “And I position within that section, to school and actually took into contention for Indiana’s How exactly is he working to did appreciate what I think the he was told they only want- classes that I wanted to take. first congressional seat when leave the world a better place? University collectively stands ed to hire people with trial Legal history — never had Benjamin died of a heart at- For Visclosky, it all comes for. … I think by the time I got experience. time at Notre Dame to do tack at age 47 in Sept. of 1982. down to increasing the num- out of law school, my feelings His father advised him to that,” Visclosky said. “But “At the time, I didn’t have ber of jobs in his community. [about the University] were approach then-state senator most of the classes were trade a job, I was unemployed be- “You gotta put people back probably stronger than when and lawyer Adam Benjamin, classes — back in the late ‘70s, cause Mr. Benjamin died, was to work,” Visclosky said. “You I got in, and it felt like I got a Visclosky said. After he spoke early ‘80s, so much of what not married, had no family, got to change the economy great legal education.” with Benjamin, who served in we did here was trade-based didn’t have a mortgage pay- of Northwest Indiana. One of As a student at the Indiana’s first Congressional ment to make and had 30,000 the great things about the job University, Visclosky said he seat from 1977 until his bucks in the bank,” Visclosky and the honor that I have is developed his will to fight to death in 1982, Visclosky said “If there’s a value said. “At the time I thought it that you can do anything you achieve his goals. he was offered a position in that encompasses was a very faithful decision, a want to. You see some people “I think part of [the legacy Benjamin’s law firm. the work [we do] very gutsy decision, that I was on the House floor every day, of Notre Dame] is not just the “He was a great lawyer … laying my life on the line. you see some people on the sense of service [instilled] at Adam to this day had one every day, it’s that “Looking back, all I had cover of ‘The New York Times’ Notre dame, but again, part of of the most facile and quick you are supposed to lose was a bit of time and every day, I’m a district guy. it is – maybe I’m just stuck in minds I have ever encoun- to leave the 30,000 bucks. And so I said, if “I owe the 710,000 people of that eight-year-old body, that tered,” Visclosky said. “He world better, and I’m ever going to run, I gotta Northwest Indiana — that’s if you are Notre Dame, you is shrewd … and he said he do it now.” my job. Those people are my don’t lose,” Visclosky said. just launched an election for certainly you have After he took office in job, no one else is going to “Yeah, our football team’s lost Congress … it was the right that sense from 1985, Visclosky said he fo- look after them if I don’t. It’s for 20-some years, but in my place at the right time … I your attendance at cused on connecting with his the economy that drives ev- mind if you are Notre Dame, walked in the door and he Notre Dame.” constituents. erything else.” whatever that is, … you’re said, ‘When can you start?’” “I do work hard at it, and I Because of this goal, persistent, you work hard, you Pete Visclosky try my best, that’s all I can do Visclosky said he focuses on got the best training and you The product of ‘a beer U.S. Congressman is my best,” Visclosky said. “I promoting basic manufactur- don’t quit. and a cheeseburger’ do assiduously try to stay in ing at both the district and “And somehow, you’re going After joining Benjamin’s touch with my constituents. I national level. to succeed.” law firm, Visclosky said he because of the domestic steel will tend on the Sundays that “It translates well into na- worked on Congressional ap- industry and its economic im- I’m home to go to Church ser- tional policy because I do A career in public service propriations issues as a staff plosion. So, [my Georgetown vices in various communities, think, unfortunately for your Though he applied to the member for Benjamin. During education] also had great ap- if there’s pancake festivals generation, and it is a sad Notre Dame Law School, his time with Benjamin in plication to the work I was before, that’s where I’m at, if commentary on my life in Visclosky said his goal was not Washington, D.C., Visclosky doing.” there’re festivals, if there’re public service, we are leav- to practice law. His time in the said he decided to pursue He enjoyed his time at fundraisers in the evening, ing you worse off than my seminary at age 15 helped to his master of laws degree at Georgetown for its education- every service club that meets parents’ generation left me,” guide him toward a career in Georgetown University. al and comic value, Visclosky every labor organization … Visclosky said. public service, Visclosky said. “We were down the block, said. people bump into me at the He said he also works to “[At 15], I was in the semi- having a beer and a cheese- “I also had to quip, because grocery store and my favorite promote the “good behav- nary — I wouldn’t trade that burger,” Visclosky said. “I Georgetown has a huge alum- question is, ‘What are you do- ior of public officials” who experience for the world be- said, ‘What do you think, ni [contingent] up here as you ing?’ I say, ‘I like to eat.’” are working to improve their cause it made me think about Adam, about me going back can imagine … I tell them Above all, Visclosky said communities, and to renew my life at a very young age, to school and getting a master I was riddled with so much he sees his duty and the duty the lakeshore community to and really come to two con- of laws from Georgetown?’ He Catholic guilt, that I had to do of those in his office to be to attract young people and cre- clusions,” Visclosky said. “One looked at me and said, ‘I think Jesuits for a couple of years to serve his people. ate jobs for the region. is, as far as the priesthood _ I it’s a great idea — if you go beat it out of me,” Visclosky “I hate it when I go to a The most lasting impact of didn’t want to make one deci- back, I’ll go back.’ The primary said. “They beat some of it out public facility and someone Notre Dame on his life has sion and have that be the rest motivation, the overwhelm- of me.” acts like they’re doing you been his devotion to service, of my life. And secondly, I did ing motivation, was that they a favor by waiting on you — Visclosky said. decide because history was had turned me down and I ‘30,000 bucks in the bank’ get another job,” Visclosky “[The most significant ef- my favorite subject and I grew wanted to prove that I could His second legal degree said. “You are there to serve fect of Notre Dame on my life up in a political household … get a Georgetown degree. … helped him when he first ran people. … It’s just hard work, today] is that sense of ser- I just said, I would like a pub- And the other motivation is for Congress, Visclosky said. doing your best, and being vice,” Visclosky said. “I try not lic service career … I would that I’ve always thought, that “I had no name recogni- accessible.” to be a prideful person but I have to be a politician to be the more options you have in tion, though my father’s name This dedication to service am proud that I went to Notre involved in public service. life, the better opportunities was known, and people make stems from his time at Notre Dame.” “The reason I went to Notre you have to live a full life and an assumption [when] they Dame, Visclosky said. Dame is not to practice law, make a contribution. And, see a Notre Dame law degree “If there’s a value that en- Contact Nicole Michels at but hopefully to engage in a I’ve always had a respect for and then they see a master’s compasses the work [we do] [email protected] Boston crime boss sentenced to life in prison

Associated Press families whose loved ones took some satisfaction in was captured in Santa Monica, including shakedowns and were killed by Bulger or his knowing that Bulger will spend Calif., in 2011. money laundering. BOSTON — Former Boston henchmen. the rest of his life behind bars. His disappearance became At his sentencing, the judge crime boss James “Whitey” Many of the relatives had “That old bastard is finally go- a major embarrassment for read off the names of the 11. Bulger was led off to prison vented their anger at Bulger ing to prison. He’s going to die the FBI when it was learned She told Bulger she sometimes Thursday for the rest of his life, during the first day of his sen- in prison,” said Tom Donahue, that corrupt Boston agents had wished that she and everyone accepting his punishment in tencing hearing on Wednesday, whose father was gunned down taken bribes from Bulger and else at his trial were watching stone-faced silence as a judge calling him a “terrorist,” a by Bulger after he happened to protected him for years while a movie because the horrors castigated the 84-year-old “punk” and “Satan.” offer a ride home to a man who he worked as an FBI informant, described — including stran- gangster for his “almost un- So when U.S. District Judge was Bulger’s actual target. feeding information on the ri- glings and shootings — were so fathomable” depravity. Denise Casper announced the Bulger, the former boss of the val New England Mafia. awful. Bulger’s sentencing for his punishment — two consecu- Winter Hill Gang, Boston’s Irish A jury convicted Bulger in “The scope, the callousness, murderous reign in the 1970s tive life sentences plus five mob, fled the city in 1994 after August in a broad racketeer- the depravity of your crimes and ‘80s brought to a close years — there were no shouts of being tipped off by a former ing case. He was found guilty are almost unfathomable,” a sordid case that exposed joy or applause from the fami- FBI agent that he was about to in 11 of the 19 killings he was she said before imposing the FBI complicity in his crimes lies, just silence. be indicted. He was a fugitive accused of, along with doz- punishment prosecutors had and left a trail of devastated Afterward, many said they for more than 16 years until he ens of other gangland crimes, requested. 8 The observer | friday, november 15, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com Inside Column Constructive relaxation Winter is “Cabaret” is the first full-scale musical the Department of Editorial Film, Television and Theatre at Notre Dame has produced in more than 20 years. This performance, rated as mature Friday night is rapidly approaching, and you don’t know content, showcases the talents of more than 100 student coming what to do. Well, what are your options? You can sit in the members of the cast, crew and orchestra and is running luminescent glow of your laptop as you stream movies on through Sunday in DPAC. Just on the other side of campus, Netflix, or you can get up, head outside to brave the cold and Notre Dame students will make history this weekend at MJ Johnston experience some of the most accessible artistic experiences Washington Hall by performing the first English transla- News Writer you can see. tion and international production of “The Connemara Five.” One of the many privileges of attending a top-20 university AcoustiCafé even takes on a special flair this week, as one As the first snow of the year falls on our is that we can enjoy numerous outlets for constructive re- of the bands performing will be chosen to open for Eric campuses and girls from Le Mans and laxation. During the past week alone, Notre Dame and Saint Hutchinson at Legends on Saturday. Lyons alike begin pulling out their Ugg Mary’s campuses buzzed with entertaining events, thought- But even with a bye weekend approaching, will we be mo- boots and parkas, I fear it’s about to begin provoking lectures and performances by fellow classmates tivated to venture out to a new event? — winter is coming. After a beautiful fall and touring professionals. Being aware of the happenings on campus will help you weekend in the bend we’ve been hit with a We had the opportunity to laugh along with comedian to find an event that interests you. The institutions provide a reality check called Midwest weather, and Nasim Pedrad from Saturday Night Live, cheer on Baraka daily schedule of selected events, lectures and performances with the temperature drop comes the real Bouts participants as they fought in their 11th season, at- online at calendar.nd.edu and http://www.saintmarys.edu/ seasons of Notre Dame. tend a performance by our peers in “Radium Girls” and lis- news-events. The SAO website, sao.nd.edu, has a calendar Winter on a college campus means ten to the perfect musical balance of the Estonian National that includes every SAO-sponsored event on campus. SUB many events are in our near future, and Symphony Orchestra — that is, if we took advantage of them. keeps an active twitter (@SubND) and Facebook page for its we must prepare for the long months On-campus events enable us to experience wonderful events. The Observer’s “The Next Five Days” calendar, fea- ahead by knowing exactly what we’re artistic and recreational opportunities at a cost that is virtu- tured on page two of each paper and “Weekend Calendar,” up against. For starters it’s Peppermint ally nothing compared to the price tags we will face after featured in Scene on Thursdays, both highlight some top Mocha season, the extension of yoga pant we graduate. Most events here, if they aren’t outright free, events occurring that week. Also, The Week@ND newsletter season and the “let’s crash our cars on the run somewhere between $5 and $10. Try to see a show on provides information about various events on campus. Douglas round-a-bouts” season. It’s hiber- Broadway or a concert in Chicago and you can expect to pay Before the stress of finals fully hits us, we should take ad- nating in your dorm room season, HBO at least five to 10 times as much as that. We’re even invited vantage of the time and resources we have, while we have to Go “Game of Thrones” season and the to take a seat at dress rehearsals for no cost at all and to dis- them. Push your boundaries and challenge yourself to live ever-crucial “puffy jacket to your knees” cuss award-winning films with their directors in both the out the “liberal arts” education in your daily life. College is season. stunning DeBartolo Performing Arts Center (DPAC) and the a time to explore our interests and taking advantage of the Let’s not forget the important late winter Moreau Center for the Arts. We can also try out new recipes low-cost opportunities our University offers is certainly well- months known as “Boyfriend Season,” at cooking classes taught by Notre Dame’s chefs. worth braving the cold walk across campus. the time when the casual fall tailgating flirt evolves into the perfect excuse to EDITORIAL CARTOON hibernate through the snowy days on South Quad. What more could you want when the snow is falling than some dorm apparel and “Friday Night Lights” reruns on a Thursday in Fisher Hall? It’s shackle season for a reason, everyone. Proceed with caution. Along those lines, formal season is quickly on our tails. SYRs are cropping up on our horizon, which means Urban Outfitters dresses, awkward dates with random friends of friends and many after- formal brunch stories. Now, post-fresh- man year I officially resigned from the formal scene. I pretty much have acquired a 0-100 record for formal success and have officially decided reliving high school prom in college is probably not the best idea our campuses have come up with. At this point, I would just like to wish you all luck as you head out on Friday nights to the LaFortune ballroom for one North Quad formal or another. It’s also the beginning of the ugly Christmas sweater season, everyone, my favorite one so far. Now if there’s one thing Notre Dame loves, it’s Christmastime, and with that comes the much-anticipated ugly Christmas sweater parties. Thrift stores are scoured, tinsel and mistletoe hang over dorm doors and Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas is You” is blasted from windows across campus. The uglier, Quote of the day noisier, flashier the sweater, the better. While some try to ignore the trend, I’m fully prepared to wear my sweater, com- “Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter, try plete with a cotton-balled beard Santa, for again, fail again, fail better.” every weekend of November from now on. Please recycle So get ready everyone, because winter is knocking at our doors, and there’s nothing The Observer. we can do to stop it. Samuel Beckett Irish author Contact MJ at [email protected] The views expressed in the Inside Column are those of the author and not Submit a Letter to the Editor | Email [email protected] necessarily those of The Observer. The observer | friday, november 15, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com 9 Lead a life worthy of veterans’ sacrifices

Cemetery, on battlefields across the suspect we must admit there are days regretted being kind or going the extra Matt Miklavic globe and at sea, in graves both cel- we do not. There are days we fail to mile for someone. I think I regularly The Maine Idea ebrated and unmarked. Their sacrifice truly earn what others have sacrificed, regret doing the opposite. I think when — ultimate, total, complete — is neither to fulfill our responsibility to live our I look back I will value the time I spent Most, if not all, of us move past calculable nor repayable. In honoring lives to the fullest. I won’t pretend I for others far more than the time I Stonehenge daily without much both our veterans and our fallen, soci- know what we’re supposed to do with spent for myself. I think whether we’re thought, save perhaps for the sheer ety takes any manner of approaches. our lives. I can’t tell you I know what in business or medicine, science or en- amazement at Notre Dame’s inability to There are numerous organizations will make a life complete or content. gineering, working in a school or in a find a fountain that won’t splash every- from the USO to the Wounded Warrior I’m not sure anyone can, and if there is non-profit, we can all find an avenue to where. I doubt many, if any, of us give it Project dedicated to their support. someone, it’s probably not the kid who serve each other. more than a passing glance or a second There are parades and appreciation just walked to class and back before Gandhi once counseled, “The best look. With the exception of the an- campaigns. There are the thousands of realizing his fly was open. But there are way to find yourself is to lose yourself in nual vigil maintained by Notre Dame’s “thank you’s” uttered each day. Perhaps a few things I think. the service of others.” Churchill noted, three ROTC units during Veterans Day, the single most important way we ap- I think we can find purpose in the “We make a life by what we give.” I suspect we meander by this memo- preciate our veterans’ service, however, service of others. I think we can live Irrespective of the mantra, let us rial to Notre Dame’s veterans with the is in seeking ourselves to become wor- fully in working for our communities, dream greatly, dare boldly, serve tire- same regretful indifference we have for thy of their sacrifice. our family and our friends. I think the lessly and act kindly. We all know far our nation’s veterans outside of special Our debt to veterans, past and pres- power of the collective is limitless, and too many people who have died far too occasions like Veterans and Memorial ent, is one that cannot be paid down. It insofar as we are able to have the im- young, in war and in peace, to waste Day. can, however, be paid forward. We are mense opportunity afforded to us by the days we have. Our time here is far The sacrifices that veterans and obligated not only to extend our grati- the tireless dedication and sacrifice of too fleeting to shrink from the bright their families make are immeasurable. tude to those who have provided our those who have served past and pres- lights and fail to fulfill our promise. They’ve missed too many births, birth- freedoms, but to take these freedoms ent, we ought to pass it on as well. I Ultimately, let us lose ourselves in the days, graduations, anniversaries and and make the most of them. We are think we can find fulfillment in service service of others, and, in the process holidays to count. They’ve been up- compelled to prove ourselves deserving of our friends, our towns, our country find ourselves worthy of the service and rooted and moved, leaving behind their of their sacrifice. To this end, how do we and our fellow man. sacrifice of others. home and friends two, three, four and live our lives? Can we truly say we are I think we live best when we live with a dozen times. They’ve endured seem- making the most of the time we have? kindness and an aim to go about do- Matt Miklavic is a junior studying ingly endless deployments and nights Do we make the most of each day? If we ing good. While I end up at dorm Mass finance and political science from Cape of worry. There have been too many are here because others have laid down most weeks, I can’t truthfully say I’ve Elizabeth, Maine. He’s also a huge fan parents, siblings and spouses gone for their lives to create that possibility, can already found faith that there’s a God. of flash mobs. He can be reached at far too long. we truly say we are making the most But be it karma, God, fate or whatever [email protected] There have been millions who of the time we, rather than they, have else one may call it, I believe doing The views expressed in this column are never returned. They rest eternally been afforded? good pays — and even if it doesn’t, it’s those of the author and not on the gently rolling hills of Arlington If we are honest with ourselves, I worth doing anyway. I think I’ve rarely necessarily those of The Observer.

Letter to the editor Remembering a Saint Mary’s groundskeeper

On Sunday, Nov. 10, the Saint Mary’s when he adopted a family during the student-athletes. of.” College family lost a member of its Twelve Days of Christmas, an annual Julie Schroeder-Biek, director of ath- Marilyn Rajski, director of building family. John Stephenson, 62, suffered campus project that provides holiday letics, notes that while visiting teams services, said fall was a favorite time of a massive stroke last Wednesday and gifts and necessities to area families may not be impressed with Angela the year for John, whom she says was did not recover. He worked at the in need. Perhaps a whole department Athletic Facility, they have only good her “best bud” and golf partner. College for 18 years as a groundskee- or office adopts a family, but John qui- things to say about the athletic fields. “He enjoyed planting the thousands per. Students may have known his face “It is uncommon if we don’t hear of tulip bulbs this time of year for as they shuffled to class on the side- the opposing coach or players say that spring beauty,” she said. “He could tell walks that he cleared of snow. Maybe we have the best soccer field or soft- you the types of tulips he planted and they even shared a few words as he ball diamond in the league” he said. exact locations. He never got upset paused from his work, hands resting “These spaces have received special when the rabbits or chipmunks would on the top of his rake, to chat about the attention from our grounds crew. John disrupt the tulip beds. He would say, roundskeeper weather, the squirrels or the gardens. Stephenson, in particular, made sure ‘It is what it is. Nature!’”

Whether or not students would recog- G ary’s our fields were laid out to regulation, Marilyn noted, “John didn’t like to nize John, they should know his work the lines were straight and the infield be in the spotlight. He was a private aint M Dec. 27, 1950 - Nov. 10, 2013 10, 1950 - Nov. 27, Dec. John Stephenson John helped make Saint Mary’s the tranquil S had been drained and there were no man. He was profound in saying, ‘One and scenic place it is, a backdrop that puddles in the base path. doesn’t need to bolster about them- helps them achieve aesthetic apprecia- John always went above and beyond selves to draw attention. Just do your tion at the same time they seek intel- etly purchased a pile of toys and other his job description of just keeping work and conduct yourself in such a lectual the “vigor, religious sensibility items on his own. I happened to find the fields — he cared for the fields way that others see the outcome and and social responsibility” described in out about it as I worked with a news because he cared for our coaches and the pride it took to get the end results. the College’s mission statement. station covering Twelve Days. athletes who would be using them. He Be proud of yourself.’” I didn’t know John well. He was a There are others who knew him knew our home schedule. If we had a We hope he excuses the attention, quiet man, and I’m always running much better. Mark Kubacki, director softball game on a Sunday and it had but we couldn’t just let him go without from here to there. But sometimes of grounds, said one of John’s favorite rained overnight, John came in and saying thank you to John. we would make small talk about the tasks was tending the lovely gardens did everything he could to make sure beauty of the campus grounds, the of Riedinger House. He also took great our field was ready to go for the team. Gwen O’Brien gardens and the flowerbeds he so skill- pride in having the sidewalks shov- As an athlete himself, he knew how director of Media Relations fully tended. I feel like a got a glimpse eled for the students and the soft- important it was to have safe fields and Saint Mary’s College into his soul a couple of years ago ball and soccer fields ready for the outdoor facilities we could be proud Nov. 14

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By GABRIELA LESKUR my 19-year-old self, it struck me how if I wanted. Maybe we’re both weird, Morganne Scene Writer easily we can recall old emotions. I’ve True, some things take a long time and I. come so far since then and am a com- to heal. Friendships, for example, take As I consider approaching other peo- This Wednesday I accepted a dare that pletely different person. There was no time to reemerge after romantic rela- ple romantically, I always preach to my- brought back the wonders of my awk- reason not to accept the dare. This “me” tionships end. self that relationships are just putting ward stage. Those unforgettable splen- that exists right now doesn’t feel any re- Many couples date for a good rea- expiration dates on friendships. But as I dors from adolescence had been dearly sentment toward the boy I dated when I son, that good reason being that they get older, I don’t think this always has to missed. was 15 or the person he is today. were good friends. I know for me, this be the case. You may be wondering what I am re- When I told my friends about accept- has been the case in most of my failed It depends on the people in the re- ferring to, as there are so many aspects of ing the dare, most of them looked at relationships. lationship, I guess. Not everyone is as my being that exude awkwardness even me in a state of horror. One of them re- For a while after a couple breaks up, easygoing as Morganne. It also depends to this day. Like when I got into a bike marked, “If I were to contact my ex, I’d though, it’s usually best to allow for on how healthy the relationship is in the accident on North Quad and plopped probably punch him.” Others referenced time apart before trying to mend the first place. Some exes might not have to the ground or when I dropped my how they would never in a million years friendship. been true friends anyway. tray in South Dining Hall and everyone talk to the person they dated in high But I realized this week, when speak- With time comes perspective. You clapped. school. ing with my friend Morganne, that I start to realize what you both did wrong Unfortunately, the dare was not to I went for it anyway though, half- have never gotten past the step of “time and you both did right. With this per- recreate either of these classic moments. thinking that he would not respond and apart” with my exes. Of the five people I spective comes the ability to forgive The dare, instead, was to contact an ex I would have nothing to write for this have dated in my life, of those fateful five the wrongs and appreciate the rights, I haven’t spoken to in years. column. who entered into Facebook-officiality platonically. When I first received this dare, I was But he did respond. And, you know with me, I am currently not in contact So thank you, you who bestowed this extremely hesitant to do it. I let my what? It went well: I had a relatively nor- with a single one. dare upon me, for showing me that mind wander back to 15, remembering mal conversation with someone whom Well, until this past Wednesday, that maybe I can be friends with those I once what mattered to me, what I was going I had once dated. It seems like he’s be- is. dated. But just friends, especially in this through and who I was. I shuddered at come a cool person who I honestly Morganne, on the other hand, is case, for he likes Aristotle and Plato’s al- the thought. wouldn’t mind calling a friend. After our friendly with practically all of her exes. ready stolen my heart. The wealth of high school insecurities Facebook conversation came to a close, I When she told me this, my jaw dropped. flooded my mind. While my fright only started to wonder how many of my other How is that even possible? Am I the Contact Gabriela Leskur at lasted for a split second as I reclaimed exes with whom I could be friends with weird one? [email protected]

By JUAN CANCIO plunge it once again into darkness where exists; therefore, he claims, if he were ever presumably five years so that he can cope Scene Writer he can reign supreme. In order to achieve inclined to believe that Loki was planning with the intense storms that always find this, Malekith needs to take back his ulti- to betray him, he would not hesitate to kill him. The Thor we saw in the first movie Marvel is back on the big screen with mate weapon from the Asgardians, who him. However, the two brothers seem to fall was extremely arrogant and concerned al- “Thor: The Dark World,” and one dead car defeated him the first time he tried to exact into old habits relatively quickly once they most entirely with glorious battle, whereas battery later, here is my take on the film. his plan. This old and powerful enemy puts decide to work together. the Thor seen in this film has realized the Chris Hemsworth reprises his role once Thor in a precarious position, in which he The atmosphere created by this team- value of taking pause to consider how his again as Thor, alongside Natalie Portman must decide between obeying his father’s up is very nostalgic and reminiscent of the actions may play out. In a sense, this shift is as Jane Foster and Tom Hiddleston as orders or knowingly commit treason in or- relationship they once shared in the first extremely important because, as some may Loki. This is the second installment in the der to enact the plan he believes can save movie, before Loki’s betrayal. This key point remember, this immaturity that he has Marvel universe following the events por- the universe. Apart from being treason- shows the degree to which two characters’ seemed to overcome originally barred him trayed in the first Avengers movie, which is ous, Thor’s plan also depends on receiving paths can diverge so quickly within the from inheriting the throne from his father interesting not only because of the future help from his recently imprisoned brother; Marvel universe. Although they are techni- in the first movie. at which it hints, but also because it shows therefore, we see the tables inevitably turn cally working together to fight the same en- I would rate this movie as very good but how much the characters have developed in Loki’s favor once again. emy, there is a perceivable chasm that now not necessarily great. If you are a fan of the over the course of these movies. This last plot point turned out to be a separates them and it is evident that there is Marvel cinematic universe or Thor par- The movie picks up where Avengers left very intriguing twist; since Thor has re- no hope to resurrect the affectionate broth- ticularly, you will no doubt enjoy what this off; Loki has just been imprisoned for his cently finished battling against Loki’s erly relationship they once shared. movie has to offer. There was action, love, crimes on Earth and Thor has set about try- army in New York, the idea that he must Another great facet of this movie was its tension and the usual spree of twists and ing to once again establish peace amongst even temporarily align himself with his ability to more successfully strike a balance turns that makes these movies good. Also, the nine realms now that the Bifrost has brother is all but insane. Evidently, only between Thor’s love for Foster, while still remember to stay after the credits to catch been repaired. Fortunate for us, there is a a momentous threat such as the Dark Elf preserving the necessary warrior attitude the teaser trailer they include if you want to new enemy on the horizon threating this could have prompted such an unexpected that is so important to this character. Apart see where the Avengers storyline is headed new peace and he is as old as the universe turn of events. Thor makes it clear that he from this delicate balance, there is also to next! itself. Enter Malekith, a Dark Elf who wants knows there is no longer any hope that the ever-present motif that Thor has been to destroy the universe as we know it and the brother he once knew and loved still forced to quickly mature over the course of Contact Juan Cancio at [email protected] SAMANTHA COUGHLER | The Observer The observer | friday, november 15, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com 11

By MATTHEW McMAHON with everything the Death Grips em- band is with its image, Death Grips “Government Plates” is as equally Scene Writer body. They originated shrouded in are at their most repetitious, while not rewarding. unknowns — dropping their excellent conforming to traditional song struc- Even when Death Grips don’t holisti- Before I took what’s becoming a daily introductory mixtape “Exmilitary” turing. Tracks throw everything in cally hit the mark, like for the first time nap this Wednesday afternoon, there with little-to-nothing about the band your face immediately and see what on “No Love Deep Web,” the experience was no new Death Grips album, and being known — and stunts like these sticks; the band’s concrete ability to is still more rewarding than most other there was no indication of a new Death only bring them more publicity and a craft an insanely catchy hook usually albums coming out. No group puts as Grips album. After I woke up, there had louder dialog within the music world. means that everything sticks. much energy and raw power into their been a new Death Grips album for al- “Government Plates,” dropped via The one detraction here is how the music, and their contributions are most 30 minutes. This is how quickly the band’s Facebook page, marking album doesn’t necessarily feel like a something to anticipate. One thing is and mysteriously one of the currently the first thing Death Grips have put collection of completely formed songs, for sure, Death Grips do whatever they most important acts in music navi- out since taking to Facebook to re- but rather a handful of interesting want, and if other artists like what they gates. In the moments surrounding the lease what now appears to have been ideas and concepts that the band felt hear, they follow.; Death Grips, unbe- group’s possibly misguided decisions, a lead single for the album/mixtape, necessary to get off their often-bare knownst to many, have their hands in it may be hard to understand why the “Birds.” That song, posted in August, chests. Clocking in at just under 36 shaping the future of what music can trio decides to do what it does. came with no context besides the minutes, the album is a succinct, yet become. They cut ties with Epic Records by song’s lyrics. Similarly bizarre in na- powerful, barrage of experimental, in- releasing their second album of 2012, ture, “Government Plates” comes with dustrial beats and in-your-face vocal Contact Matthew McMahon at “No Love Deep Web,” for free under no warning and no explanation, except work. [email protected] their own label, Third Worlds, after for accompanying music videos for Still, the whole album builds to alienating themselves from fans by each song on their YouTube channel. monumental closing track “Whatever retreating from public appearances On “Government Plates,” Death I want (F*** who’s watching).” The “Government Plates” to give the album the proper dedica- Grips experiment more with higher track instantly explodes with front- Death Grips tion they felt it needed. Yet, what are register beats and synth lines like in man MC Ride’s trademark paranoia, the chances that a group like Death “No Love Deep Web,” but return to the and the jarring samples pair perfectly. Label: Third Worlds Grips could succeed on a major label more industrial style of their first two Experimental and noise influenced, Tracks: “Whatever I want (F*** owned by Sony anyway, regardless of LPs. MC Ride sometimes explores some the song features static, warped sam- who’s watching), Birds whether or not creative control was of the slowest, most deliberate, and ples and looping vocals over a wind- an issue? And as for cancelling tour possibly calmest flows he has ever spit ing, chaotic six minutes. Death Grips If you like: “Yeezus,” clipping dates at seemingly the last second? — and he still sounds totally deranged. have not formed anything less chal- In retrospect, that action falls in line Remaining as cryptic in writing as the lenging than their previous work, but

it ended up going. better fit. Childish Gambino doesn’t appear here, but the Andrew Gastelum The only prior knowledge fits right in with the jubilant lazy beat doesn’t help either. Editor-In-Chief I had of the EP was her single nature of the song, making I ran into a similar prob- “Bed Peace,” with Childish it one of the feel-good tracks lem with the Ab-Soul fea- Gambino. This song is by of 2013 without a doubt. ture on “WTH.” And let’s The second you hear her far the best track off the re- Because I heard this track not even mention the com- voice, you’ll know why she lease and one that I recom- first,I thought the rest of the pletely out-of-place Vince is a budding superstar. I mend everyone listens to. seven-song EP would follow Staples feature on the open- first heard her voice as- It will have you hooked and in a similar vein. But it was ing track, “The Vapors.” sociated with Top Dawg keep you hitting the repeat more like seeing hilarious If anything, the overall Entertainment on songs with button. previews to a comedy you feel of the EP is forgettable. Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy The track starts out with really want to see, but then I got the sense that Aiko Q and Ab-Soul. You prob- an airy guitar riff followed realizing all of the mov- was in her element on “Bed ably first heard her voice on by the angelic, soothing ie’s best parts were in the Peace” and either lost sight “Sail Out” a few cuts off Drake’s latest melody of Aiko singing a preview. of that or never wanted to Artist: Jhene Aiko album, “Nothing Was the catchy, light-hearted hook The biggest disappoint- go in that direction in the Same.” that will soon turn into a ment was the track I looked first place. The truth is, she Record Label: Artium But now Jhene (pro- sing-along after you hear it forward to the most: “Stay should, because she shines Genre: R&B, Soul nounced juh-nay) Aiko is off once. Her voice fits perfect- Ready (What A Life),” mostly when her music resembles on her own, sailing out, if ly with the bouncy melody because it featured Kendrick a sunny day rather than a you will, with her latest EP, and then Childish Gambino Lamar. I’ve never been dis- stormy one. “Sail Out.” I’ve been look- comes in to seal the deal. appointed by a Kendrick ing forward to this project Aiko says she wanted to Lamar verse, but this one for quite some time, but I find someone to be the John comes pretty close to it. The couldn’t help but be left a lit- Lennon to her Yoko Ono, and intensity and depth that tle disappointed with where she couldn’t have found a makes Kendrick what he is 12 The observer | friday, november 15, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com Classifieds

Sports Authority Ncaa Football Time for replays N. Illinois beats Ball State

Associated Press think the best is yet to come.” Cardinals’ seven-game win- in MLB Lynch threw a 36-yard ning streak and 11-game MAC DEKALB, Ill. – Quarterback touchdown pass to Da’Ron run. is correct it will not count Keith Wenning and the Ball Brown to break a tie with 5:49 The teams combined for Isaac Lorton against the manager’s total. State Cardinals came up about left, and the Huskies (10-0, three scores in the final 1:28 of Sports Writer Selig argued that ball 30 minutes short against No. 6-0 Mid-American) ran the the first half. games already take too long, 20 Northern Illinois. nation’s longest active home Edwards’ 2-yard touchdown When it comes to chang- and with replays, the game Up 24-20 at the half, the winning streak to 25 and their run — his school record 38th ing traditions, Major League times will only increase, Cardinals were held to three conference run to 23. The 10-0 — gave Ball State a 21-13 lead, Baseball is almost as a bad as while the fan’s interest will second-half points in a 48-27 mark is their best since the but Lynch and Brown com- Notre Dame. Yesterday, the decrease. This is a very valid loss Wednesday night. 1963 team finished 10-0. bined on the 58-yard touch- 30 owners unanimously ap- concern. The average 9-in- “We just couldn’t keep the Lynch added a 16-yard down strike with 1:13 left to proved to fund the expansion ning game length in 2013 was drives going,” Ball State coach touchdown run with 1:26 to go, make it 21-20. of instant replay in the MLB 2:59 and in the playoffs it Pete Lembo said. “We’d move and defensive end Joe Windsor Scott Secor lined a success- beginning in the 2014 sea- increased to 3:17. the ball, have long drives and scored on a 49-yard intercep- ful 43-yard field goal into the son. It was the first vote in a With almost every play up get on their side of the field tion return with 46 seconds wind with 30 seconds to go, two-part process; the second for review, and if no chal- and then the drives would just left. and Sims missed a 52-yard try vote will come on Jan. 16 in lenges are deducted for being kind of stall. I think that was Lynch was 26 of 32 for 345 with a second left, leaving the Paradise Valley, Ariz., to fi- correct, there could feasibly the different from the first half yards and ran for 123 yards Cardinals up 24-20. nalize the new rules. be a very large number of to the second half.” on 20 carries. Brown had 12 Ball State had the ball to start The NFL instituted replay challenges, which assuredly Wenning was 20 of 26 for 198 receptions for 209 yards, also the second half, but stalled in 1986, the NHL in 1991 and would slow the game down. yards and a touchdown in the catching a 58-yard touchdown at midfield and was forced to the NBA in 1992. In 2008, the There is also the concern first half. pass in the first quarter. punt for only the second time. MLB partially caved in and that teams would stall in “We knew what was on the “He’s a very good player,” Northern Illinois’ subse- allowed the review of wheth- order to give their personnel line and it hurts,” Wenning Ball State coach Pete Lembo quent drive included a key er a ball was a homerun or time to review the play be- said. “We had too many mis- said. “He’s fast, he’s built like third-down 10-yard pickup not, but that was the extent fore making a challenge. takes. We’ll try to come back a linebacker, but he’s got tail- by Lynch as he escaped two of replay in the MLB. The positives provided by and eliminate them.” back speed. He’s got a lot of defenders, a fourth-down Former MLB commissioner replay in MLB far outweigh Northern Illinois quarter- sav v y.” keeper for a first down at the Bud Selig played a large role the concerns. Obviously, back Jordan Lynch was good The victory preserved Cardinals 47 and a fourth-and- in preventing a full-scale adding brand new rules will from start to finish. Northern Illinois’ hopes for goal touchdown run from the replay system to be enacted be a process and baseball “If Jordan isn’t in the conver- a second straight BCS ap- 1 by tailback Cameron Stingily in professional baseball. will have to see what works sation for the Heisman I don’t pearance They played in the for a 27-24 lead. Selig, and baseball fans, can best, but instant replay in know what people are watch- Orange Bowl last season and Northern Illinois stopped get very stuck in their ways any form is an improvement. ing, they were asleep,” Carey are 15th in the BCS rankings. Ball State at the 1, forcing the and baseball often carries Future Armando Galarraga’s said. “In my estimation that They need to stay undefeated Cardinals to settle for a 19- a genteel-like atmosphere. of MLB will not be cheated trophy goes to the best player and pass Fresno State in the yard field goal that tied it at 27 Their arguments for not hav- of a perfect game, and future in the nation and with the per- BCS to have a shot. with 3:07 to go in the third. ing replays go something like 1985 Cardinals will be able formance he had tonight, he Wenning was 35 of 49 for 324 Lynch combined with this, “Umpires may make to explain a World Series dang sure should be in that yards for Ball State (9-2, 6-1). Brown on a 54-yard pass to mistakes, but it’s part of the loss without the excuse of a conversation.” Willie Snead had 12 catches for the Cardinals 10 early in the game. It’s always been a part blown call. Lynch threw two touchdown 121 yards and a touchdown, fourth quarter, but Brown of the game. Why change it Obviously baseball offi- passes and ran for two scores. and Jahwan Edwards ran for fumbled and Ball State safety now?” cials will still miss calls, but “I feel like I’m improving ev- 156 yards and a score. Brian Jones recovered at the But MLB has to compete instant replay will lessen the ery week,” Lynch said. “I still The loss ended the 13. with the NFL, NBA and a likelihood that officiating rising NHL — all have a large mistakes affect the outcomes nba following of young fans. of contests. The NFL is still But with Selig’s retirement working out its instant replay and MLB’s need to attract a kinks and it has been in use younger fan base, the own- for 27 years. There are still Kings snap losing streak ers’ unanimous vote for lapses in the system in the instant replay is a massive NFL (See the “Brady Tuck Associated Press Williams finished with 13 First-year Kings coach move forward for baseball. Rule” and last year’s “Fail points and seven assists as the Michael Malone had challenged At this point, however, it is Mary”), just as there will be SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Nets lost their third straight his players to play with more en- uncertain as to what the new in the MLB. It will simply Marcus Thornton scored a game. ergy and intensity, and he shook replay rules will be exactly. take time to determine the season-high 24 points af- After acquiring Kevin Garnett up his lineup in hopes of spark- MLB’s Chief Operating most fitting replay system. ter losing his starting spot to and Paul Pierce from Boston ing change. McLemore, the sev- Officer Rob Manfred said tag Obviously it will be hard to rookie Ben McLemore, and the this offseason, the champion- enth overall pick out of Kansas, plays, out/safe at first and decide what can be chal- Sacramento Kings snapped a ship pedigree has yet to blend made his first start along with fair/foul beyond the base lenged, as “phantom” double five-game losing streak by beat- in Brooklyn so far this fall. The Jason Thompson — moving will be included in the new plays and tags are very com- ing the Brooklyn Nets 107-86 on Nets are 2-5 this season, includ- Thornton and Patrick Patterson rules for replays. Balls and mon in the MLB. But by vot- Wednesday night. ing 0-4 on the road. to the bench. strikes, checked swings and ing for instant replay, MLB Greivis Vasquez had 17 points The Nets never sustained The announced crowd of foul tips will not be eligible is showing a much-needed and 12 assists, and Isaiah any kind of rhythm, even after 15,122 roared when McLemore for review. willingness to change and Thomas added 19 points, six as- DeMarcus Cousins picked up finished an alley-oop from All challenges will be sent improve. sists and six rebounds to help his fourth foul and was taken Vasquez on a fast break in the to New York for official judg- the Kings blowout Brooklyn. out early in the third quarter. first quarter, though the rookie ment and the head umpire Contact Isaac Lorton at Sacramento led by 18 points in They played slow and looked struggled for most of the game. will wear a headset and be [email protected] the second quarter and 23 late like aging veterans — especially McLemore finished with two able to hear the verdict. The The views expressed in this in the third before holding off a against Sacramento’s young points on 1-of-8 shooting. initial idea is that manag- Sports Authority are those of the brief rally in the fourth. and athletic rotation — and Thornton finished 10 of 19 ers will have two challenges author and not necessarily those Brook Lopez had 16 points were often embarrassed on from the floor. He also had four per game. If the challenge of The Observer. and nine rebounds, and Deron both ends. rebounds and two assists.

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Men’s INterhall Three undefeated teams highlight semifinals Alumni and Carroll face off for a shot at the Stadium, Kangaroos look for redemption against Knights

By ANDREW EISENREICH creating them on defense. Sunday, No. 4 Keough and No. 1 Sports Writer Standing in their way this Keenan will battle for the chance week is a strong Dawgs defense, to play in the championship In a battle of two unbeaten which has only allowed two game in Notre Dame Stadium. teams, No. 2 Alumni will clash scores on the season. Alumni se- With a lot on the line for both with No. 3 Carroll in Sunday’s nior captain Jeffrey Kraemer said teams, the matchup will feature semifinal. the Dawgs’ defense is the team’s two powerful defenses. On the line is not only a greatest strength. Keough (4-1) has only given chance to compete for the fa- “On [defense], anyone can up seven points all season. bled RecSports championship step up and make a play at any Kangaroos senior captain and t-shirts, but also a chance to set time,” Kraemer said. quarterback Seamus Donegan foot on the storied field in Notre Last weekend, Alumni (5-0) said no one player has stood Dame Stadium. recorded five interceptions en out on defense because differ- Getting to those hallowed route to a 20-7 victory over Knott. ent players have performed well grounds has been the goal from On offense, the Dawgs like to every week. Instead, he said the the beginning of the season for stick to the basics, Kraemer said. defense as a whole is the key for Carroll (4-0-1), Vermin senior Alumni highlights a solid run the team. captain Mike Russell said. With game and consistent pass style “We have a lot of speed on only one team standing in their as part of an offense that has ac- defense,” Donegan said. “It’s way to the championship, the counted for just under 12 points our biggest strength, and that

Vermin are highly motivated and per game. helps make it a lot easier for the MICHAEL YU | The Observer excited to play, Russell said. The Dawgs offense will match offense.” Carroll senior kicker and quarterback Bobby Dorman, left, takes a “This is the farthest Carroll up with a Vermin defense that The Knights (5-0) also owe field goal during the Vermin’s game against Fisher on Sept. 29. has been in the playoffs in a long has yet to allow any points in the their defense credit for a lot of time,” Russell said. “There’s a lot playoffs. their success this season, senior Donegan said. “We have made those to the game. I’m excited to of dorm pride in that.” While the teams have not captain and receiver Jeremy key adjustments, especially of- play on the practice fields, and Coming off a 14-0 victory over played each other in quite some Riche said. fensively, and we’ve been work- hopefully we can make it to the Fisher, a team Carroll tied in time, Kraemer said he expects “Defense has been our strong- ing on starting every game fRiche stadium.” the regular season, Russell said the matchup to be physical. hold,” Riche said. “It plays at a said he also feels the Knights Riche said the Knights are also his team hopes to keep its mo- The Vermin and Dawgs will consistently high level. Our de- have made strides throughout optimistic about their chances. mentum rolling deep into the duke it out Sunday at 2:15 p.m. at fense is what has put us over the the season. “If we come out and play the playoffs. LaBar Fields. top to win these games.” “We’ve been competing and style of football we’ve been play- Spearheaded by senior du- This is a redemption game getting better during every single ing all year, I feel confident we al-threat quarterback Bobby Contact Andrew Eisenreich at for the Kangaroos, who gave up practice and game,” Riche said. can come out with the [win],” Dorman and complemented by [email protected] their only loss of the season to Both captains said their teams Riche said. freshman running back Zack Keenan on Oct. 6. feel ready for Sunday’s game. Keough and Keenan will face Dodd, the Vermin offense has Keough vs. Keenan Donegan said he feels his team “Keough made it to the [semi- off in the semifinals Sunday at 1 put up over 16 points per game. By ALEXANDRA LANE has improved since the loss. finals] last year and we’re hap- p.m. at LaBar Fields. Russell said the keys for the Sports Writer “The guys are a total blast to py to be back,” Donegan said. Vermin would be both limit- work with, and we have got- “We’ve taken care of the basics Contact Alexandra Lane at ing turnovers on offense and In their semifinal gameten better at playing together,” in practice, and we need to bring [email protected] woMen’s INterhall Pasquerillas face off in rivalry showdown Ryan and Pangborn battle for chance to claim spot in championship

By REBECCA ROGALSKI a close 14-7 overtime victory Pasquerilla West’s explosive captain and offensive lineman on top.” Sports Writer against No. 5 Howard last Sunday, attack. Mary Kate Veselik said the team is Ryan senior captain and of- the Pyros know they need to step “The biggest thing for us is to determined to go one step further fensive lineman Andrea Carlson As playoffs continue Sunday, up their game on both offense and make sure we have a solid run de- this year. said her team also anticipates a Mod Quad rivals No. 1 Pasquerilla defense, senior defensive lineman fense,” Kuse said. “Our offense is “This game is absolutely huge, extremely tough game, much like West and No. 4 Pasquerilla East and captain Caroline Kuse said. traditionally pretty strong, but we especially considering our very its previous matchup with the will battle it out in their semifinals She said, however, she believes consistently struggled on defense frustrating past,” Veselik said. “It Phoxes, but also that the team will matchup. the Pyros are in much better po- during our last few games. I hope would be absolutely wonderful to not be intimidated. Pasquerilla West (7-0), who sition to beat the Purple Weasels to see us significantly improve on get to the stadium as a senior” “The girls are very ready for finished the regular season with this time around. this aspect during this matchup.” Pangborn’s defense has had this game,” Carlson said. “Not an undefeated record, continued “We played Pasquerilla West in Pasquerilla West and success recently, as the unit re- nervous, just excited for an in- their winning streak in the post- our second game of the season, Pasquerilla East will duke it out corded four interceptions against tense matchup. Pangborn is very season with a 25-7 victory over No. so we didn’t have players com- Sunday at 4 p.m. at LaBar Fields. Cavanaugh in the quarterfinals strong, but we are really hoping to 8 Welsh Family last Sunday. Senior fortably settled in positions yet,” of the playoffs last weekend. The come away with a win.” linebacker and captain Breezi Kuse said. “But now we’re all ex- Contact Rebecca Rogalski at offense has been strong as well, Ryan is coming off a 41-0 win Toole said she hopes Pasquerilla perienced, so I hope that we’ll be [email protected] and Veselik said she believes the over No. 7 Lyons in the quarter- West can defeat the Pyros (6-1) for able to play Pasquerilla West with Phoxes provide opposing defens- finals, and Carlson said she be- the second time this year, but she more confidence and strength.” Ryan vs. Pangborn es with a unique challenge. lieves the Wildcats’ defense will expects a challenge. Pasquerilla West will make By CORNELIUS MCGRATH “We have two wonderful junior be again be the team’s greatest as- “Pasquerilla East is a great its 11th consecutive semifinals Sports Writer quarterbacks in Caitlin Gargan set this weekend. team, and [the Pyros] have been appearance, and Toole said the and Liz Quinn, who both have dif- “We have had a great defense constantly improving since our Purple Weasels understand that No. 2 Ryan and No. 3 Pangborn ferent strengths,” Veselik said. “I all season, and I think our de- regular season matchup,” Toole in order to survive, they need to will match up for the second time believe this gives us a dynamism fense will be the key to winning,” said. “We’re trying to come up work together as a cohesive unit. this season Sunday with a trip to that makes us unpredictable, and Carlson said. “I am very confident with some new plays that’ll give “Our success in this game is Notre Dame Stadium on the line. therefore, very strong.” that we can keep going and have us an advantage, as well as play simple,” she said. “Every player Both Ryan (6-0-1) and At the same time, Veselik said some big stops during the game.” the game to the best of our abili- just needs to know what their re- Pangborn (6-0-1) are unbeaten, she realizes that this will be no This battle of the undefeat- ties so we can once again come sponsibilities are on offense or de- with the only blemish in both easy game, especially considering ed teams will commence this out on top.” fense and work with one another teams’ records being a tie in their the high stakes. Sunday when Ryan and Pangborn Pasquerilla East hopes to re- in order to play to our potential.” nail-biting meeting during the “Ryan really [is] a great side,” meet at 5 p.m. at LaBar Fields. deem itself against the Purple On the other side, Kuse said regular season. Veselik said. “The game will be Weasels, the only team the Pyros sound defense against the Having lost in three consecu- even more competitive than last Contact Cornelius McGrath at lost to in the regular season. After run would be a key to slowing tive semifinals, Phoxes senior time, and I just hope we come out [email protected] 14 The observer | friday, november 15, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com Sports

Men’s Swimming Cross Country ND hosts Big Ten powers Irish prepare for

By MIKE GINOCCHIO Sports Writer regional meet After three consecutive weekends of competing on Observer Staff Report 21:14.1. Both girls earned All- the road, the Irish return ACC honors as well, which is to the Rolfs Aquatic Center After a strong perfor- the second all-conference for a pair of dual meets mance at the ACC Conference designation for Curran. against Michigan State and Championships on Nov. Now Notre Dame sets its Wisconsin this weekend. 1, Notre Dame heads to eyes on Madison for the Great After such a long stretch Madison, Wis., today for its Lakes Regional. A finish in on the road, it’s a welcome most important meet of the the top-two would automati- relief for Notre Dame (2-2) to season in the Great Lakes cally qualify the team for next be back competing at home, Regional. week’s NCAA Championships, Irish coach Tim Welsh said. At the conference champi- while both teams can poten- “We’re happy to be home,” onship, the Irish ran toward tially earn at-large bids even Welsh said. “It’s been a long the front of the pack, with the if they don’t automatically four weeks for us, and it’s just men finishing third out of 14 qualify. great to be back [at Rolfs.]” teams and the women finish- The men and women will Notre Dame will open ing fourth out of 15. each bring eight runners. up the weekend against On the men’s side, senior The men will run Rae, Grady, Michigan State (0-2) tonight. Martin Grady led the way graduate student J.P. Malette, In its most recent dual in the eight-kilometer race, seniors Walter Schafer and meet Nov. 8, Michigan State finishing fifth overall with Patrick Lesiewicz, sopho- was surprised by Division a time of 24:13.2. Graduate mores Tim Ball, Michael II Grand Valley State, who student Jeremy Rae followed Clevenger and Jake Kildoo. beat the Spartans, 166- Grady with a time of 24:21.8, The women will run 134, in East Lansing, Mich. good enough for an 11th place Curran, Eckstein, juniors Michigan State’s upset loss, finish. Both Grady and Rae Emily Frydrych and Gabby however, doesn’t mean the earned All-ACC honors, the Gonzales, sophomores Irish are in for an easy meet third time each of them have Danielle Aragon, Sydni tonight, Welsh said. been given all-conference Meunier, Molly Seidel and “[Michigan State] swam honors. Alexa Aragon. faster against Grand Valley For the women, senior Kelly The Irish look to qualify for than [it did] against Iowa [in Curran was the top Irish the NCAA Championships at a 182-113 loss] earlier this runner in the six-kilometer the Great Lakes Regional meet season,” Welsh said. “We’re race, finishing in 16th place today at the Thomas Zimmer definitely not overconfident. ZACHARY LLORENS | The Observer with a time of 20:55.8. Junior Championship Cross Country Comparative scores don’t The Irish 4x200-yard freestyle relay team prepares for its race Hannah Eckstein finished Course in Madison at noon mean as much, but compar- during the Dennis Stark Relays on Oct. 11. in 20th place with a time of and 1:15 p.m. central time. ative times do. And what we know about Michigan State is Welsh said. “They are a that they’re quite balanced. very well-travelled and a Paid Advertisement Whatever they can do, they very experienced racing can do more than once, and team. They’ve already raced they’re fast enough that, if against Georgia, California, we take it easy at all, they’ll Stanford … They’ve been on be ahead of us with more the road against many high- than one guy.” caliber teams. This is a very Welsh said that the meet experienced team.” events that will most likely Welsh said racing against be highly-contested are the Big Ten teams has allowed 200-yard freestyle and the Notre Dame to compete with 100- and 200-yard butterfly some of the top programs in races. With that in mind, the the country. Irish will look toward strong “We swam against showings from swimmers Michigan, we swam against such as sophomore Michael Purdue, we’re going to swim Hudspith and freshman against Michigan State and Trent Jackson, who swam a Wisconsin and later in the 1:41.29 and 1:41.54, respec- year against Northwestern,” tively, in the 200-yard free- Welsh said. “All of the Big style against Pittsburgh last Ten teams are strong. We’re Saturday. expecting a heck of a chal- After they compete against lenge on Saturday.” Michigan State, the Irish The Irish square off against will get right back into ac- Michigan State at 5 p.m. to- tion with a meet against night and meets Wisconsin Wisconsin on Saturday at 11 a.m. Saturday. Both morning. meets will be held at the “[Wisconsin’s] bringing Rolfs Aquatic Center. in the national champion in the 200-yard backstroke Contact Mike Ginocchio at [junior Drew TeDuits],” [email protected]

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her to be honored.” McGraw said the deci- sion to induct Diggins into the Ring of Honor just a few months after her graduation is a testament to the impact she had on the program. “Usually you’d wait a few years before you did some- thing like that, but she’s so special that we felt like we wanted to do it right away,” McGraw said. But once the game begins, the Irish (2-0) will return to the business of solidifying the team in the post-Diggins era. “At this point in the season we’re really focused on us,” McGraw said. “We’re still trying to find our identity and work the freshmen in.” McGraw said the team has come a long way since the exhibition-win over California on Oct. 30, which lacked the defensive inten- sity she wanted to see. “I think we’re playing real- ly well; we’re getting better

ZACHARY LLORENS | The Observer every game,” McGraw said. Irish sophomore midfielder Conor Klekota passes the ball during “I felt like we had a giant im- Notre Dame’s 2-0 victory over Pittsburgh on Nov. 8. provement between the first and second game, and I’m

hoping for the same kind of Observer File Photo M Soccer midfielder] Todd Wharton, improvement in our game on Former Irish guard Skylar Diggins celebrates during Notre Dame’s Continued from page 20 does a good job. But they’ve Saturday. 96-87 victory over Conneticut on March 4. got a whole pile of players. “I think defensively we’re said. “He was the lad that [We need to] watch the ball, getting stronger and offen- “She is a 6-foot-3 shot- joining us, because she scored both goals last time we’ll pay close attention to ev- sively we’re playing okay, blocking defensive player give us so much versatility. and did a really good job han- ery one of them.” but I’d like to see us execute who’s really going to help She can help us against the dling the ball, and we maybe Notre Dame and Virginia a little bit better offensively. us on the boards, and she’s press. She can just play so didn’t handle him as well as open the semifinal round of So that’s what we’re looking a lot like Devereaux Peters, many different positions.” we’d have liked. “ the ACC Championship at for.” who played here,” McGraw Mychal Johnson, a 5-foot- But Madison is not 5:30 p.m. tonight. The game said. “So we’re really excited 8 guard and senior at Virginia’s only scoring threat. will be followed a matchup Irish bring in No. 1 recruit, about what she’ll bring to Huntington St. Joseph High Junior midfielder Eric Bird between No. 4 seed Clemson top-five signing class the press and defense. And in Huntington, W.V., has al- leads the team with six goals, and No. 1 seed Maryland at Three top recruits signed she can score, too.” ready racked up two qua- while Madison and freshman 8 p.m. The winners of each letters of intent to play with Kathryn Westbeld is a druple-doubles and three forward Riggs Lennon have game will play in the ACC Notre Dame next year, in- 6-foot-2 forward out of state championships. scored five goals apiece this Championship game at 2 p.m. cluding forward Brianna Kettering Fairmont High “Mychal Johnson is a re- season. Sunday. Turner, the nation’s top prep in Kettering, Ohio. Last ally good combo guard who “They have a number of player as rated by Blue Star season, she led her high we expect to help us defen- good players,” Clark said. Contact Vicky Jacobsen at sively in the backcourt; help “Their No. 7, [sophomore [email protected] our press,” McGraw said. “At this point in the season, we’re really “She’s a really good three- Paid Advertisement focused on us. ... We’re still trying to find point shooter, a very smart our identity and work the freshman in.” player. So we’re looking for her to help us at both ends Muffet McGraw of the floor.” Irish coach All three players are ranked in the top-20 by Blue Basketball. school team to a 27-1 re- Star Basketball. Turner, a senior at Manvel cord and a Division I state Saturday’s festivities be- High School in Pearland, championship. gin at 1:30 p.m. as Diggins Texas, has won four gold “She’s a very versatile is inducted into the Ring of medals with the under-18 wing,” McGraw said. “She Honor at Purcell Pavilion. U.S. team. She averaged 19.6 can shoot the three, she Tip off against the Crusaders points, 9,4 rebounds and can pass, she can handle (0-2) is set for 2 p.m. 3.6 blocks a game during the ball. She can also post- her first three years of high up smaller guards, so we’re Contact Vicky Jacobsen at school basketball. thrilled that she will be [email protected]

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Baraka Bouts Bouts wrap up tournament with final round

By JOSE FERNANDEZ head, effectively sealing the Sports Writer victory.

Kiley Cox def. Sarah Mary Shepro def. Therese “Crazy Stupid” Lovejoy “T-Pain” Germain Sophomore Kiley Cox start- In a fight that started slow- ed the bout strong, as she ly but heated up in the later landed punch after punch, rounds, second-year law stu- and held on for a split-de- dent Mary Shepro defeated cision victory over senior junior Therese Germain by Sarah Lovejoy. Lovejoy took unanimous decision. The a defensive approach in the first round was mostly char- first round, but came out acterized by the defensive more aggressively in the later approach that both fighters rounds. Her change in strat- took and few punches were egy seemed to pay off as she thrown. In the end, it was landed a one-two combina- Shepro that made the biggest tion and several body shots move before the end of the that rattled the sophomore. first round, landing a straight Cox, however, never went right and a left hook before on the defensive and kept the bell. Germain started the pounding the senior with jab second round with a strong after jab in the second round, jab to the head, which put which helped sway the fight Shepro on the defensive, but in her favor. With both fight- the law student regained her ers losing steam in the third ground and landed a flurry round, Cox landed a right of body shots and a power- hook that caused Lovejoy to ful one-two combination to lose her footing, giving Cox end the round. Both fighters the final edge she needed. entered the final round ag- WEI LIN | The Observer gressively and traded jabs, Seniors Cathy Chuckwulebe, left, and Victoria Kay accept their first and second place trophies, respective- Clare “Do Work” Burke but Shepro landed a one-two ly, after their final-round fightw in the ring Thursday night. def. Courtney “Watch the combination that sealed the Right Hook” Wright deal and gave her the victory. her a unanimous decision as Skrbis landed a powerful came out on top, winning in Senior Clare Burke came victory over the freshman. one-two combination fol- a unanimous decision over out aggressively and held Grace “In Your Face” lowed by a right hook that Sheridan Rosner. Rosner on for a split-decision vic- Choe def. Amanda Leung Cathy “Chuka-what” rattled Wilson. The third came out of the gate strong tory over freshman Courtney In a nail-biter that went Chukwulebe def. Victoria round followed the pattern in the first round, throwing Wright. Burke set the tone back and forth, sophomore “Every KO begins with” Kay of the second, as Wilson tried straight and precise punch- early, landing a powerful Grace Choe came out on The battle between two to take control of the fight by es. Burnett stayed in the right hook at the start of the top in a split-decision vic- seniors came to an early landing a left hook and a few fight by throwing jabs and first round. Even though tory over junior Amanda end, as Cathy Chukwulebe body shots. However, Skrbis attempting more body shots Wright landed strong body Leung. Both fighters came pushed her classmate maintained her composure on Rosner. She then began shots, Burke continued to out swinging, as they traded Victoria Kay around the ring and came back with a one- taking the reigns in the sec- pound the freshman with body shot after body shot before the referee stopped two combination and a left ond and third rounds. In the hook and jab combina- to set the tone for the rest the fight in the third round. straight that caused the ref- third round, Burnett wore tions that forced Wright to of the fight. Choe, however, Chukwulebe came out of the eree to stop the fight for a few down Rosner, and the judges go on the defensive. In the took advantage of her longer gates with a very aggressive moments. After that, Skrbis awarded her the unanimous third round, Wright rallied reach in the second round approach that exploited her held on a little longer to se- victory. and came out strong, land- and began to land headshots height advantage over Kay. cure the victory. ing body and headshots that while she dodged her oppo- However, Kay did not shy Valerie “Valiswag” pushed Burke around the nent’s counterattack. Still, away from the challenge, Contact José Fernández at Williams def. Rachel ring. However, Burke landed Leung did not let the fight as she met Chukwulebe [email protected]. “The Ringer” Wright the final blows, as she re- slip away, as she landed a punch for punch. The fight- Junior Valerie Williams taliated with a flurry of body one-two combination that ers traded blows in the first By REBECCA ROGALSKI captured a victory by unani- shots that helped her secure visibly rattled Choe for a mo- round, as Kay landed mul- Sports Writer mous decision over senior the victory. ment. But in the third round, tiple one-two combinations Rachel Wright. Wright came Choe regained her form and to Chukwulebe’s body, and Liz “Beast from the East” out strong with a series of Anna “Heff” Heffron def. with a barrage of effective Chukwulebe retaliated with Zolper def. Kendall jabs and combinations in the Erin “The Lion” O’Brien combinations, secured the jab and hook combinations Johnson first round, but Williams be- Veteran senior and captain victory. to Kay’s head. The differ- Junior Liz Zolper needed gan rolling out punches and Anna Heffron dominated in ence in target area, however, every second of every round held her own against Wright a unanimous decision vic- Ryan Russ def. Meave proved to be crucial to the to defeat senior Kendall in the second round. During tory over junior Erin O’Brien. “Maeverick” Donovan outcome. The referee had to Johnson in a split-decision the third round, Williams be- Both fighters came out Senior Ryan Russ started stop the fight for Kay twice victory. In the first round, came more aggressive, utiliz- swinging and traded blows the bout off strong by land- before he officially called the Zolper and Johnson battled ing a combination of punches through the first round. ing a right hook that set the fight in favor of Chukwulebe aggressively and threw flur- and knocking Wright down. Heffron took advantage of tone for the rest of the fight. in the third round. ries of punches at each other. The judges ultimately award- her longer reach and landed Freshman Meave Donovan But Zolper went on the of- ed Williams the victory by several one-two combina- had moments where she Hannah “The Mean fensive during in the second unanimous decision. tions that seemed to fluster seemed to be taking control Slovene” Skrbis def. Erin round, using one-two com- O’Brien. However, O’Brien of the fight, as she landed “Dixie-Danger” Wilson binations and other big hits Jessica Freeman def. Emily came back with a burst of successive one-two combina- Sophomore Hannah Skrbis to establish control. Despite “EmDawg” Popovich jabs to the head of Heffron tions that got the crowd go- set the tone for the fight showing some fatigue, both Senior Jessica Freeman to keep the first round close. ing. Russ, however, kept her early and weathered sev- boxers fought it out in the secured a unanimous vic- In the second round, Heffron ground and came back with a eral rallies by graduate stu- third round. Johnson threw a tory over sophomore Emily began to take over, as she flurry of body shots that made dent Erin Wilson to secure few jabs, but Zolper landed a Popovich. In the first round, landed left and right jab com- the freshman get back in the a unanimous decision vic- final pair of decisive punches Freeman and Popovich wore binations that put O’Brien defensive. By then, Russ took tory. Skrbis stormed out of to secure the victory. each other down with big on the defensive. Although advantage and continued to the gates, landing straight punches and body shots. O’Brien tried to rebound in land right hooks to the body shots to Wilson’s head in Annalise “Feel the Burn” Freeman took the offensive in the third round, Heffron was of Donovan. This trend con- the first round. Wilson re- Burnett def. Sheridan the second round, using a se- not rattled and continued her tinued in the third round, as taliated at the beginning of “Sherribomb” Rosner ries of one-two combinations offensive by landing a power- a left jab to Donovan’s head the second round, but her In a matchup of sopho- ful right hook to the junior’s kept Russ in control and gave momentum was short lived, mores, Annalise Burnett see BARAKA PAGE 17 Sports ndsmcobserver.com | friday, november 15, 2013 | The Observer 17

while largely ignoring her de- en route to a victory by unani- fensive strategies. Going into mous decision over fellow the second round, Fitzpatrick sophomore Emily Laurent. began to increase her guard, Adams, a Pangborn resident, blocking Rogari’s left jabs, came out in the first round with but Rogari’s strikes could a quick flurry of left jabs against not be denied. The referee Laurent. She worked the ring had to check on Fitzpatrick with high energy and made during the second round to several strikes that cut cleanly make sure she could contin- through Laurent’s defense. By ue. In the third round, Rogari the second round, Laurent lost continued her onslaught of her speed and struggled to keep blows, and Fitzpatrick’s en- up with Adams’ high-octane ergy and speed slowed. The offensive approach. Adams pivotal moment in the bout did not relent, hitting Laurent came midway through the with multiple combinations third round when Rogari and shutting down any attempt landed a powerful left hook to counter attack. The strong to the head of Fitzpatrick, offense of Adams continued forcing the referee to call the into the third round, which ex- match. hausted Laurent even further. Laurent couldn’t keep up with Anna “The maine-iac” jabs throughout the third round Carmack def. Sarah and the judges awarded the “Maverick” McCarthy one-sided matchup to Adams Senior Anna Carmack domi- in a unanimous decision. nated the first round and held on for a victory by unanimous de- Tori White def. Amanda cision over fellow senior Sarah Pena WEI LIN | The Observer McCarthy. From the opening In the final matchup of the Junior Liz Zolper, right, connects with senior Kendall Johnson’s head during their bout Thursday bell, Carmack landed multi- night, junior Tori White showed night. Zolper emerged victorious over the upperclassman. ple heavy shots on McCarthy, her finesse and technique from who took the hits and fought the bell to take the unani- decision. continued her offensive at- back with several combina- mous victory over fellow junior Baraka tacks with combinations in tions. However, McCarthy’s ef- Amanda Pena. White, a Ryan Continued from page 16 Katie Martin def. Brenna the third round and earned forts were in vain, as Carmack resident, used her quickness and Cashman the win by split decision. continued to force her into the size to land hard uppercuts that to gain an advantage. In Sophomore Katie Martin corners of the ring and break pushed Pena off balance and the third round, Freeman took the reigns in the ring Contact Rebecca Rogalski at through the majority of her de- into the ropes. Pena, fromWelsh stepped up aggressively and to defeat sophomore Brenna [email protected] fenses with strong right jabs. In Family, started stronger in the threw counter-punches and Cashman by a referee- the second round, McCarthy second round, but White stayed jabs. Ultimately, the judges stopped contest in the third By MANUEL DE JESUS began to rally, landing the oc- strong both offensively and de- declared a unanimous vic- round. Martin secured her Sports Writer casional combination cleanly fensively, blocking jabs and coun- tory for Freeman. offensive position in the first on Carmack’s body and head. terattacking with hard hooks and round by throwing a series of Gina “I’m not sorry” McCarthy continued to land uppercuts. Throughout the sec- Molly Allare def. one-two combinations and Rogari def. Jennifer “Fitz punches in the beginning of the ond and third round, Pena waited Shannon “The Glommer” jabs. Martin kept Cashman of Fury” Fitzpatrick third round and broke through for White to initiate contact be- Bugos on the defensive in the sec- Seniors Gina Rogari and Carmack’s blocks, which forced fore trying to attack. White took In a contentious bout, ju- ond round and threw a strong Jennifer Fitzpatrick came her to back into the ropes. When advantage of this and responded nior Molly Allare came out head shot before both box- out early with blazing speed, the final bell rang, however, the with a plethora of combinations with a unanimous victory ers started trading punches but when Fitzpatrick tired, judges awarded Carmack the that shattered Pena’s blocks and over sophomore Shannon against the ropes. To start Rogari took advantage and victory. directly hit the head and body. Bugos. Allare and Bugos the third round Martin over- forced the referee to stop the After the final bell, White was fought aggressively in the whelmed Cashman with contest in the third round. Maggie “Currahee” Adams given the victory by unanimous first round, as both used combinations and the referee From the bell, both boxers def. Emily Laurent decision. combinations and coun- was forced to stop the fight, had high energy, hitting each From start to finish, sopho- terattacks. In the second sending Martin home with other with direct jabs. Each more Maggie Adams landed Contact Manuel De Jesus at round, Allare fired off a se- the victory. fighter went on the offensive hard shots and clean punches [email protected] ries of jabs and finished the round with a strong hit on Carrera Brown def. Mary Bugos, which allowed her to “The Mean Machine” take control. Allare didn’t Green let up in the third round and Sophomore Carrera Brown was awarded the unanimous defeated sophomore Mary victory. Green in a split-decision vic- tory. During the first round, “Muhammad A-Liz” Green put Brown on the de- Garvin def. Catherine fensive. Brown stepped up in “I Have the Answers” the second round and took McQuestion control with a series of jabs On the strength of a quick and hooks. To finish out the start, senior Liz Garvin de- match, Brown and Green ag- feated sophomore Catherine gressively threw combina- McQuestion in a unanimous tions in the third round, but victory. During the first Brown earned the split-deci- round, Garvin came out sion victory. strong with quick punch- es and efficiency, hitting Colby “Hammer Down” McQuestion with powerful Hoyer def. Kirby “Super hooks. In the second round, Smash” McKenna Garvin came out of the After a grueling fight, ju- gate strong and threw sev- nior Colby Hoyer defeated eral combinations before senior Kirby McKenna by McQuestion could prepare split-decision. Hoyer and to counterattack. Garvin McKenna counterattacked put McQuestion on the de- each other’s moves and con- fense in the third round tinuously fought for con- and threw a series of jabs trol in the first round. Early and one-two combinations. in the second round, Hoyer WEI LIN | The Observer The judges awarded Garvin put McKenna on the defen- Sophomore Hannah Skrbis and graduate student Erin Wilson trade punches during their bout a victory by unanimous sive with body shots. Hoyer Thursday night, but ultimately Skrbis went home with the win. 18 The observer | friday, november 15, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com Sports

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well. They play an aggressive forechecking system.” The Irish have implemented a faster-paced style as the game of hockey has changed in re- cent years, Jackson said. He said Notre Dame has tried emulating the up-tempo style of NHL teams such as the Chicago Blackhawks and Pittsburgh Penguins, while utilizing the width of the ice to generate speed similarly to the Boston Bruins. “With so many teams really packing it in down low defen- sively — and we’re going to see MICHEAL YU | The Observer more of that in the next couple of Irish freshman center Vince Hinostroza lines up a shot during weeks — you really have to make Notre Dame’s 5-2 victory over Guelph on Oct. 6. sure that you keep the puck moving so teams can’t outnum- familiarity with Merrimack from Jackson said. “You always worry ber you,” Jackson said. “There’s their freshman seasons, when about a letdown after a big series some element of speed but it’s the Irish defeated the Warriors but this is our first home con- more about puck support and 4-3 in overtime in the first round ference series. We already split body positioning to create speed of the NCAA tournament en a road series. And if we’re going in the offensive zone.” route to the Frozen Four. to be a top-four team in Hockey Complicating the use of that “We were just throwing ev- East then we’re going to have to strategy is a plethora of inju- erything we could at the net,” win games at home so we can’t ries to the Notre Dame roster, Irish senior forward and alter- have anything less than our best ZACHARY LLORENS | The Observer as forwards senior Mike Voran, nate captain Bryan Rust said effort, because I know that we’ll Irish senior guard Eric Atkins lines up for a free throw during Notre sophomore Thomas DiPauli, about the game three seasons get Merrimack’s best effort. Dame’s 95-69 victory over Indianapolis on Oct. 28. freshman Vince Hinostroza and ago. “That’s how we were suc- “And it’s too early in the season junior defenseman Eric Johnson cessful [against] them. … That’s to prognosticate where they’re field goals. Notre Dame fol- are all on the mend. Jackson said the kind of thing we have to do going to finish in the standings. M Bball lowed that up by posting 22 DiPauli is close to returning, and against teams like this who just They may be in the top five. Who Continued from page 20 helpers on 32 made field goals when he does, the usual winger pack it in defensively. We’ve just knows? They haven’t played Sunday versus the Hatters. could see time at center, but the got to get pucks and bodies to enough games in conference, season opener against Ball “Offensively we’re really rest will be out for at least a few the net.” either. They gave Providence State on Saturday, Indiana good with the ball. I think weeks. This season, Merrimack has College all they could handle State shot 56 percent from we’re one of the best passing “Consistency’s a huge thing,” struggled offensively, scor- this past weekend, so I expect the floor and had four play- teams in the country, maybe Jackson said. “It’s been a little bit ing just 16 goals through eight that they’re going to be a chal- ers score in double figures en the best,” Brey said. “And we more challenging because our games. The Warriors were lenging team for everybody.” route to an 82-73 win over the willingly pass it. I firmly be- depth’s been impacted over the swept by No. 5 Providence last The Irish take on the Warriors Cardinals. lieve that — I told them that last few weeks and we have to re- weekend, but Jackson said it’s tonight at 7:35 p.m. and Saturday Last year, the Sycamores the other day — which leads to ally focus on one game at a time, important the Irish — particu- at 7:05 p.m. at Compton Family went on the road and upset our offensive efficiency. We’re even though I would like to see larly coming off a hyped series Ice Arena. then-No. 14 Wichita State, able to run more. We’re able to us get a little winning streak go- against Minnesota — don’t take 68-55, in late January. Brey get easy buckets in transition. ing at some point here.” them lightly. Contact Sam Gans at also noted the ever-present That’s exciting — to get some Notre Dame’s 10 seniors have “These are conference games,” [email protected] danger of losing an early easy buckets.” non-conference home game Through the opening week- and said he will remind end, Notre Dame was not par- six days to train really well really make their team tick, the Irish of that possibil- ticularly bogged down by the W Soccer and correct some of our is- offensively,” Waldrum said. ity. In-state foe Indiana, for new defensive rules intended Continued from page 20 sues. Our practices have “Defensively, we need to example, barely snuck past to restrict excessively physical been very intense and good, neutralize Lacasse and of- LIU-Brooklyn on Tuesday, de- play. Against Miami (Ohio), year and are making a so- and we’re hungry to get back fensively, we need to be feating the Blackbirds, 73-72, the teams combined for 29 cial media push to have over on the field.” patient and wait for our op- in Bloomington, Ind. fouls. Two days later, the Irish 3000 fans attend the game. On the other hand, Iowa portunities because they “I always put up scores. and Stetson were whistled for “Being at home is big,” (15-6-1, 5-5-1 Big Ten) enters won’t give you many.” I’ll put up the Indiana score a 31 personal fouls in total. In Waldrum said. “It’s the last into the tournament on a In order to penetrate the on the board today from 35 games last season, an av- game that fans will get to see roll, having beaten then-No. Hawkeye defense, Waldrum [Tuesday night],” Brey said. erage of 31.46 fouls per game us at home, so we’re really 7 Michigan and then-No. 20 said his squad spent most “We’ve been pretty fortunate. were called on Notre Dame trying to get a lot of people Penn State en route to los- of the past week focusing The last time we got bit was and its opponent, including to come and help us. Plus, ing to then-No. 18 Nebraska on some key areas they have Loyola Marymount here [in the postseason. we’ve just been much better in the Big Ten championship struggled in recently. Dec. 2009, an 87-85 Irish loss]. The Irish themselves only at home this year.” game last weekend. “We haven’t been good in And it’s been a while. But it averaged 14.14 fouls per game The Irish are coming off a “Iowa has had a great the final third [of the field] can happen anytime if you’re in 2012-13 and have commit- tough month that included year,” Waldrum said. the past month,” Waldrum not ready to go. So I always ted 17 and 15 fouls, respec- four double-overtime losses “They’ve clearly shown that said. “We’ve spent time kind of make our guys aware tively, in the first two games. and only two wins. After be- they can play with anyone in working on our creativity, of that. Brey said the rules will take ing eliminated in the ACC the country. They’re a team our movement and our ball “I’ll put a score up on the time to adjust to across the quarterfinals by then-No. that really likes to bunker circulation once we get in board. Certainly when we get nation, but he believes the 5 Virginia Tech on Nov. 3, in, drop deep in their own their half of the field. I think into Friday and Indiana State Irish will benefit from the Waldrum said his team used half, and not give you room it’s very important that we preparation, I’ll have that changes. the 12-day layoff to train to operate. They’re very dan- get more players involved Wichita State score up on the “Selfishly, for our program, hard and work on the issues gerous off the counterattack in the attack then we have board before we get started.” I love those rules because we it needed to fix. and on set pieces. As a team, been. It’s going to be tough, Through their first two have been a skilled group and “With only a few excep- they like to keep things and I think some of our play- games this season, the Irish I’d like my guards to be able to tions, we’ve been on the road close.” ers will have to do something have handled their non-league move without getting rugby- most of the month,” Waldrum Waldrum said the Irish special.” foes on their home hardwood. shucked or whatever they do,” said. “So we weren’t able to need to limit several danger- The Irish take on the Notre Dame bested Miami Brey said. correct problems that we ous Iowa players in particu- Hawkeyes tonight at 7 p.m. (Ohio), 74-62, on Friday night Notre Dame tips off against had. I would have liked to lar, including junior forward at Alumni Stadium in the and swept the opening week- Indiana State on Sunday at 12 play in the [ACC] conference Cloe Lacasse, senior for- first round of the NCAA end with an 80-49 domination p.m. at Purcell Pavilion. championship this weekend, ward Ashley Catrell and red- Championship. of Stetson on Sunday. Against but I do think the week off shirt junior midfielder Katie the RedHawks, the Irish as- Contact Mike Monaco at was good. We got a few play- Nasenbenny. Contact Greg Hadley at sisted on 21 of their 26 made [email protected] ers healthy, and we’ve had “Those three players [email protected] DAILY ndsmcobserver.com | friday, november 15, 2013 | The Observer 19

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By GREG HADLEY Sports Writer man’ on Sunday

Six of No. 23 Notre Dame’s By MIKE MONACO for Sunday’s 12 p.m. con- seven losses this season Sports Editor test at Purcell Pavilion. The have been by one goal, and head coach added he would the Irish are prepared for It’s still 50 days before No. be in the dining halls later another tight battle as they 21 Notre Dame’s first confer- in the week pushing for a open the first round of the ence game as a member of large crowd, something that NCAA Championship at home the ACC. has typically been difficult against Iowa tonight. Yet Irish head coach to come by early in the sea- “I don’t expect it to be a very Mike Brey is approaching son, especially for non-con- high-scoring game,” Irish Sunday’s non-conference ference Sunday afternoon coach Randy Waldrum said. matchup with Indiana State games. “With our struggles and the as a league tilt. “My theme was ... this is way they defend, I think it “It’s going to be a tough an ACC game,” Brey said. could be a really tight game. game for us and it’s a great “We could use an ACC kind It’ll come down to set pieces challenge for us and that’s of crowd for this game. Let’s and who doesn’t make mis- why we scheduled it,” Brey practice our ACC crowd and takes. We need to stay focused said. “But they’re coming up sixth man helping us be- for 90 minutes.” here extremely confident, cause they’re very good.” In such a close game, the veteran group, well coached, The Sycamores (1-0) re- difference may come down to knows how to play. ACC kind turn four starters — includ- Notre Dame’s home-field ad- of preparation.” ing their two leading scorers vantage. The Irish (11-7-1, 7-5- Brey spent Tuesday night — from last year’s squad 1 ACC) are 8-2-1 at home this GRANT TOBIN | The Observer making the rounds to differ- that finished 18-15. In their Irish freshman defender Mariel Adams sends a pass downfield dur- ent dorms on campus trying see W SOCCER PAGE 18 ing Notre Dame’s 1-0 loss to UCLA on Sept. 1. to drum up student support see M BBALL PAGE 18

ND WoMen’s Basketball Men’s Soccer Diggins to join ND faces Virginia in rematch

Notre Dame elite By VICKY JACOBSEN Sports Writer

By VICKY JACOBSEN “It’s going to be a very emo- The No. 1 Irish are set to Sports Writer tional night for everyone in face No. 12 Virginia, the the building. Skylar’s meant only team that has beaten Former Irish point guard so much to our program,” them this season, in the ACC Skylar Diggins will be in- Irish coach Muffet McGraw Championship semifinals ducted into Notre Dame’s said. “She really has elevated this evening at Maryland Ring of Honor before the No. our program to an elite status, SoccerPlex in Germantown, 6 Irish take on Valparaiso in and it’s a chance for everyone Md. Purcell Pavilion on Saturday. to come out and thank her The Cavaliers (10-4-4, 4-3-4 The ceremony will take one more time, and it’s going ACC), who are the No. 6 seed place around 1:30 p.m., ap- to be such a achievement for in the conference, got the best proximately a half-hour be- of the Irish (12-1-5, 7-1-3), who fore tip-off. see W BBALL PAGE 15 are the No. 2 seed in the con- ference, at Alumni Stadium on Oct. 26, winning 2-0. HOckey Although the loss to Virginia is the only blemish on Notre Dame’s record, don’t expect to hear Irish coach Bobby Clark Hockey East talking about payback or extra motivation before tonight’s game. comes to Compton “I don’t think they need a lot of motivation in this game,” Clark said of his By SAM GANS Gophers employed when the players. “They’re playing Sports Writer Warriors (3-5-0, 0-2-0) visit to- in the semifinal of the ACC

night and Saturday. [Championship]. You don’t ZACHARY LLORENS | The Observer The No. 4 Irish return to confer- “They pack it in defensively,” need a lot of motivation. The Irish players converge around the Pittsburgh goalkeeper during ence action this weekend when Irish coach Jeff Jackson said. guys are going to be very ex- Notre Dame’s 2-0 victory over the Panthers on Nov. 8. they host Merrimack in a two- “There’s going to be five guys cited and very focused, and I game series that marks the first in front of the net like [former think very determined.” this time because we just had a good idea of what needs to be Hockey East games ever played in CCHA opponent] Ferris State has Although actual game ex- video [before the last meet- done differently if Notre Dame Compton Family Ice Arena. played and they transition from perience against the Cavaliers ing]; we didn’t experience it. is to reverse the outcome of After splitting a non-confer- it. So that’s their way of generating may prove beneficial to Notre But at the same time they have the teams’ last meeting. ence home series against No. 1 speed as well, but they’re more of Dame, Clark cautioned that that same advantage against “We’ve obviously got to han- Minnesota last weekend, Notre a patient team waiting for their familiarity cuts both ways. us. They know what we do. dle [Virginia sophomore for- Dame (7-3-0, 1-1-0 Hockey East) chances to score and they defend “I think we have a very good So the advantage will be the ward] Darius Madison,” Clark will face a different style of hock- idea of how they’ll play,” Clark same for both teams.” ey than the up-tempo play the see HOCKEY PAGE 18 said. “We’ll have a better idea But Clark said he does have see M SOCCER PAGE 15