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Volume 47, Issue 96 | tuesday, february 25, 2014| ndsmcobserver.com ‘The Revolution of Human Dignity’ Graduate Nanovic Institute sponsors discussion on emerging conflict in Ukraine

discussed this event and its title, to study By ANNETTE SAYRE News Writer three days ago, a question mark after the title was still appropriate. In light of the recent violence and Now you have to replace the ques- as Gates turmoil in Ukraine, the Nanovic tions mark with an exclamation Institute for European Studies mark,” Avvakumov said. “The rev- hosted a discussion Monday eve- olution in Ukraine has happened. ning in the LaFortune Student This is absolutely clear.” scholar Center. Avvakumov said the term The panel, titled “Euromaidan: “Euromaidan” originated from a By KYLE WITZIGMAN Revolution in Ukraine?,” was led by hash tag used on Twitter in refer- News Writer Yury Avvakumov, Nanovic faculty ence to the protests. The “Euro” fellow and assistant professor of refers to the Ukrainian people’s Adam Cowden, a 2012 Notre theology. demands for an alliance with Dame graduate, has received The slideshow prepared by the European Union and “maid- one of 40 Gates Cambridge Avvakumov began with a slide that an” refers to the name of the Scholarships to study at the changed the title of the discussion Independence Square in Ukraine’s University of Cambridge start- to say “Euromaidan: Revolution in capital, Kiev, where the protests ing Oct. 1. Ukraine!,” which he said reflected have taken place. “An opportunity to study at the emerging conviction that the Since November of last year, situation in Ukraine is indeed one Ukrainians have been pro- of revolution. testing the corruption of their GRANT TOBIN | The Observer “I thought that I would start Michael Gekhtman, chair of the mathematics department, and Yury with this title because when we see UKRAINE PAGE 5 Avvakumov discuss the recent revolutionary action in Ukraine. C lass of 2012 Pilot DART Alumna addresses Cowden Adam Cambridge wouldn’t have been possible without the scholar- ship,” Cowden said. “There’s reform launches body image a really cool opportunity [at Cambridge] to build commu- By RONI DARLING Mary’s, Grasso had stopped eat- nity and collaborate to solve the News Writer ing altogether, she said. world’s issues.” Grasso said an eating disor- Cowden, a political science Editor’s note: This is the second der can be deadly, regardless of major and philosophy, poli- installment in a five-part series weight, and those who deprive tics and economics minor, de- exploring the events and discus- themselves or abuse their bod- scribed the intensive, thorough sions of Saint Mary’s Love Your ies in any way need and deserve selection process that narrows a Body Week, which aims to foster help. field of 800 to a final group of 40. self-confidence and positive body “I returned home from gradu- According to Cowden, the de- images. ation with a plan to move to New partments at Cambridge create Love Your Body Week at Saint York in mid-July,” Grasso said. a shortlist of applicants of about Mary’s kicked off Monday with “Instead, during a routine visit 200. The Gates committee then cotton candy in the dining hall, to my doctor, it was decided that review and select about 100 for followed by a discussion with I would be admitted to a hospital interviews in Seattle. Cowden Christina Grasso, an alumna of across the country specializing in said that the Gates committee ERIN RICE | The Observer the Class of 2011, about her strug- the treatment of eating disorders, only selected 90 this year. gle with anorexia. where I would spend the next few At the interviews, Cowden By JACK ROONEY two days, all sophomores would The Week, initiated four years months getting help. I was heart- said the experience was friendly. News Writer register on a single day within a ago by Saint Mary’s students, broken, but I knew it needed to “They go out of their way to succinct three-hour period. aims to promote self-esteem and happen.” encourage you to enjoy Seattle In an email to the sopho- “Additionally, the sopho- to educate students about main- Grasso said, at first, she was and engage with the other final- more class last week, the stu- more class time tickets would taining healthy lifestyles. very resistant to treatment. ists,” he said. dent government Department of be scheduled from 6 a.m. In her talk, Grasso said she “I fought tooth-and-nail to “You have a panel interview- Academic Affairs said the Class of to 9 a.m. to minimize conflicts started struggling with anorexia keep anorexia close simply be- ing you. Mine was social scienc- 2016 will take part in a pilot pro- with classes, department exams, as a freshman in college, but it cause it became something with es. [The panel] includes some gram for the DART registration etc. Time tickets are spread out wasn’t until her junior year that which I could curl up and always professors from Cambridge, process that condenses course across the three-hour window to her friends confronted her about feel safe, even if it was killing me,” past Gates Cambridge Scholars registration into one three-hour avoid system overload.” the problem. she said. and others,” Cowden said. “They time window this March. Junior Max Brown, the direc- “The vast majority of those who Now, Grasso has been out of asked what I thought about pol- “A proposal has been brought tor of Academic Affairs, said the struggle with eating disorders are treatment for two-and-a-half icy and if I drafted a policy, what forth for an adjustment to the reg- course registration process will normal weight or overweight, years, and, despite occasional would it be and why.” istration period for sophomores remain the same, aside from the and I wish I would have known setbacks and lapses, she said she Cowden said his initial in March 2014,” the email said. that then,” she said. “Instead of the normal spread of see DART PAGE 5 By her junior year at Saint see BODY PAGE 3 see COWDEN PAGE 3

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Body and honesty comes from [in] this area in my life, but I do know that it Students stand with Venezuela Continued from page 1 helps immensely to have someone By CATHERINE OWERS pictures with posters saying “I care students are motivated to inform has continued to recover on an out- who endured and survived this News Writer Venezuela” and “I am your voice, Notre Dame students about the cri- patient basis. horrendous illness, letting other Venezuela,” as well as with the sis because the media censorship “Life began to get in the way of sufferers know that it’s okay, there’s On Monday, students gath- Venezuelan flag, Nunez said. in Venezuela makes it more diffi- my eating disorder, rather than nothing to be ashamed of, there’s ered in the Dooley Room of the “We’re going to post these pic- cult for the protestors’ message to vice versa,” she said. “I began help, there’s hope and, most impor- LaFortune Student Center to tures and create a video that can be reach outside audiences. checking off boxes on my bucket tantly, it is possible to become fully raise awareness about the ongo- shared, to show that, even in South “Much of the media in Venezuela list and seizing opportunities [of] recovered,” she said. “I have seen it ing Venezuelan protests against Bend, we care,” she said. “There is controlled by the state, and most which I had always dreamed. I and I believe it. President Maduro that have be- have also been campaigns by of the information is coming from began to really live life for the first “It takes, on average, five to seven come increasingly violent over the Venezuelans in other cities that are social media like Twitter, Facebook time in years.” years to recover from a full-blown past weeks. using the hashtags ‘SOS Venezuela’ and Instagram,” she said. “We want Junior Sam Moorhead, Social eating disorder, and by the stan- Venezuelan university students and ‘Pray for Venezuela’ because, to raise awareness and point eyes Concerns Committee chair for the dard, I am almost halfway there.” began protests against the govern- even if you can’t do much, you can towards the situation in Venezuela. Student Government Association Moorhead said SGA invited ment Feb. 12, sophomore and or- still pray.” There’s no respect for human rights (SGA), helped to bring Grasso to Grasso to speak at Saint Mary’s be- ganizer of the Notre Dame event Nunez said students joined with by the military and police force.” campus for Love Your Body Week. cause health issues relate to young Daniela Nunez said. the Notre Dame Peace Fellowship Nunez said she has family in Moorhead said Grasso is involved women’s self-perception. Feb. 12 was a national youth day, on Friday to say a rosary for Venezuela, and feels strongly about with a nonprofit organization, Love Your Body Week is a week and college students started pro- Venezuela. supporting Venezuelans. Project HEAL, dedicated to the is- that strives to emphasize the testing against the oppressive gov- “It was student-led and it went “I grew up with a strong sense sue of eating disorders. unique beauty of each individual ernment [that has been in place] well,” she said. “We started stand- of Venezuelan culture,” she said. Junior Mackenzie Woods said on our campus and the impor- for 15 years,” she said. “Since then, ing in front of Stonehenge and pro- “I am American, but I am also Project HEAL, which stands for tance of a healthy and positive self- some have been wounded and cessed to the Grotto to finish the Venezuelan.” Help to Eat, Accept and Live, was imagr,” Moorhead said. “Eating some have died.” last decade [of the rosary].” Junior Diana Gutierrez said she founded in 2008 by two New York disorders affect so many women, Students were able to take Nunez said she and other attended the event because she teens who met while battling an- and we hope that [Grasso’s] talk can believes it is important for stu- orexia. Project HEAL raises money provide hope and encouragement Paid Advertisement dents to understand the unrest in for people who are unable to afford to those who may be strugglin..” Venezuela. treatment and promotes healthy Woods said she hopes to start a “They are doing their best to body image among teens and chapter of Project HEAL at Saint create a better country, and the young adults. Mary’s sooe. student movement has mostly Moorhead said Grasso speaks “I decided that this issue doesn’t been nonviolent,” she said. regularly about her experiences get talked about enough hers,” Freshman Jessica Pedroza said with eating disorders and body im- Woods said. “I believe this will she believes it is important to age at middle schools, high schools keep the conversation going and show support for students partici- and colleges nationwide on behalf reduce stigmas right here on our pating in the movemens. of Project HEAL. own campus.“We plan on hosting “As students, we have a social Grasso said she was never the fundraising events, and those will obligation to support students type of person interested in public contribute to the project HEAL na- fighting for justice,” she said. “My speaking, but she presents across tional scholarship fun..” heart goes out to all who are suf- the country in the hopes of show- More information about fering and all whose voices are be- ing others struggling with eating Project HEAL is available at ing silenced.” disorders that recovery is possible. theprojectheal.org “I have always been a pretty Contact Catherine Owers at private person, so I don’t know Contact Roni Darling at [email protected] where all of this outspokenness [email protected]

Paid Advertisement Cowden Beyond the application pro- Continued from page 1 cess and classes, Cowden said the community aspect of dorm reaction was a mix of surprise life at Notre Dame helped him and relief. along the way. “I didn’t think that my inter- “We had a housekeeper in view went well,” he said. “I was Sorin, Senja Begic. She was basi- really surprised and happy. cally my second mom,” he said. I studied in London while at “There was one time that I fell Notre Dame, and I’m excited to on God Quad and she tended to go back.” my wounds for two weeks. She At University of Cambridge, Cowden will pursue a master of “I was really philosophy in planning, growth and regeneration. He said he surprised and wants to apply his studies in the happy. I studied in future. London while at “In the short term, I could be Notre Dame, and interested in going on to a Ph.D. Right now, I’m living at Su Casa I’m excited to go Catholic Workers,” he said. “I back.” think I would like to work in Adam Cowden public policy that regenerates Class of 2012 economically desperate neigh- borhoods. Or else, I could end up finding something else and be- helped us get through college.” ing completely surprised.” Cowden said he would encour- Cowden thanked specificage other students to apply for members of the Notre Dame scholarships following college. community for helping him “Number one, make sure that along his journey to Cambridge. you have a good reason for ap- “I would say that certain peo- plying to the program,” he said. ple as opposed to classes or a ma- “Second of all, if you do have jor helped me the most,” Cowden those reasons in place, don’t said. “I took a Latin American sell yourself short. Don’t think politics class with Fr. Tim Scully. there’s no chance at getting I had to write a paper in that class it. I thought I had a very small that became the inspiration of chance, and it worked out for my senior thesis. me.” “Dr. Jeff Thibert at CUSE really helped me through the actual Contact Kyle Witzigman at scholarship process.” [email protected] Paid Advertisement News ndsmcobserver.com | tuesday, february 25, 2014 | The Observer 5

DART student comments over the past still have enough room in their Ukraine corruption includes everything Continued from page 1 few years. schedules to take a wide variety of Continued from page 1 from nepotism and bribery to dis- “Students clearly feel that two classes. respect of human dignity and the shortened registration period. days for registration time tick- “This is probably the best group government, Avvakumov said. authoritarian style of the former “It’s going to be exactly the same ets is outmoded,” the email said. to give [student government] good Mass protests began after for- president and the ruling party. as it was before, but the time slots “Specifically, minimizing time tick- feedback,” Brown said. mer Ukrainian president Viktor “In the eyes of millions of [for registration] will be compact- ets between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each He said new technology, specifi- Yanukovych, who recently fled Ukrainians, Russia, in its present ed,” Brown said. “Absolutely noth- day for two days due to frequent cally additional software, allowed Ukraine, abruptly rejected a condition, embodies these vices ing is changing about the DARTing conflicts with a variety of activi- student government to try the new landmark association agree- process other than the time slots ties would benefit students.” registration process. ment with the European Union being closer together.” Brown said a student population “Now that we have the software, in November 2013, just one week “The revolution Brown said the decision to try as large as Notre Dame’s will inevi- we can condense the times and not before the anticipated signing of this new system came from a close tably have conflicts whenever the worry about overloading the sys- the agreement. in Ukraine has analysis of the current system and University holds registration, but tem,” Brown said. Avvakumov said the rejection happened. This is the feedback student government student government felt it could still The email said the registration came as a direct result of Russian absolutely clear.” received regarding time conflicts improve upon the current system. process will remain the same for all pressure exerted on Ukraine in Yury Avvakumov with the DART system. “The fact of the matter is that non-sophomore students, but if the order to prevent the nation from Nanovic fellow “We asked ourselves, ‘How can whenever we DART, there will pilot program is successful, it may starting the process of integration we make this system administra- be some conflicts,” Brown said. expand. into the European Union. tively more efficient and opera- “[Student government] has re- “If the sophomore registration Although this issue has greatly tionally more user-friendly so that ally analyzed the system, and it’s in March is successful, then the angered the Ukrainian people, of the political system. By con- students get the best possible out- an imperfect system, but we want Office of the Deans, Registrar and Avvakumov said, they are dem- trast, potential membership in the come?’” Brown said. to make it as fair as possible for as Student Government shall consid- onstrating against the corruption European Union can help fight “Some of the feedback we’ve got- many students as possible.” er expanding the concise window of their current government as the new authoritarianism and ten about the DART process was Brown said student govern- to other classes for Fall 2014,” the much as they are protesting their promote transparency, the rule of that there were conflicts with class, ment chose the sophomore class email said. former president’s reluctance law, independent media and re- exams or other activities.” for the new pilot program because to sign an agreement with the spect of human dignity,” he said. Brown said student government second-year students have enough Contact Jack Rooney at European Union. Avvakumov said the protest has analyzed the DART system via experience with the process, but [email protected] Avvakumov said such began with young Ukrainians, though it includes a broad spec- Paid Advertisement trum of middle-class citizens who are students, intellectuals, artists and representatives of small and mid-sized businesses. “These are people who perceive that the political system forc- ibly takes away their freedom and their professional and personal future. These are people for whom Facebook, Twitter and YouTube are indispensible everyday tools,” he said. “These are intelligent peo- ple with a clear sense of human dignity and civil courage. They call the revolution ‘The Revolution of Human Dignity.’” The Euromaidan protest has swelled in number from 700,000 people in November to one million people more recently, Avvakumov said. The demonstra- tions began peacefully, but have since turned violent. On Feb. 17 the Ukrainian gov- ernment called for the use of mili- tary weapons, in an attempt to put an end to the rioting. Avvakumov said over 70 people have been killed and hundreds have been injured, but the protests have nev- ertheless continued. “Euromaidan will not go away until they are convinced that the whole thing really functions and really works, and they get real transparency with their govern- ment,” Avvakumov said. Michael Gekhtman, chair of the mathematics department and a Ukrainian citizen, also spoke briefly about the crisis in Kiev. Gekhtman said he is worried the protests will have the same result as similar protests in 2004, which occurred in response to perceived corruption in a presidential elec- tion, and is concerned for the safe- ty of his parents. “What I am worried about is that it’s going to revert to what happened shortly after the Orange Revolution because the main players are the same — same poli- ticians,” he said. “These are very dangerous times. My parents still live in Kiev. I was there in October — no one expected this to turn out this violent this fast.”

Contact Annette Sayre at [email protected] 6 The observer | tuesday, february 25, 2014 | ndsmcobserver.com Inside Column A senior reminisces Ollie, the but don’t worry — this isn’t another story and out of Zahm, who have made these James Vignali about Zahm. I’d like to say that it isn’t past months a special time for me. Every Viewpoint Columnist another story about Notre Dame either ⎯ day, someone amazes me with their intel- cab driver those always made me cringe ⎯ but it really ligence or kindness or wit or beauty, and I Choosing to attend Notre Dame was is. It’s a bit of my Notre Dame story. really do feel blessed to be here. Rebecca O’Neil hard for me — not because I didn’t think My first year at Notre Dame was rough. Lastly, I would like to talk to any stu- News Writer it was a great school — I’m just really bad Not academically ⎯— sadly it was my dent who feels like they’re not having the at making decisions, and this one felt like best ⎯— but I just never felt like I fit in. It time they thought they would or should, The night was hazy and slightly dull. life-and-death. In the end, I decided that wasn’t that I was really different from who thinks that all the pieces are here, My friend and I were receiving attention the Notre Dame community really won anyone else — in fact it seemed like a lot but somehow they’re just not fitting in. It from all the wrong sorts at a random out. At all the schools I had visited, I had of us were the same. And it wasn’t that I seemed like I’d never have a taste of those party. We needed to blow that popsicle been preoccupied with how people met didn’t give Zahm or Notre Dame my full great experiences and friendships I had stand — quick. In typical Smick/Domer each other, who they were friends with, effort. My brother had secretly convinced always hoped for and heard about, but I style, my friend hit up her beloved cab- where they lived, etc. I thought Notre me that Zahm was a great dorm to be have. I wish I could give you some advice bie, Ollie. Dame would be the best guarantor for a in, maybe even the best. I simply wasn’t or words of wisdom — I know I would “He’s teaching me French,” she said. great community — it’s really all anyone getting that college experience that high have appreciated that — but I can’t. I also The two of us are planning to move to seemed to talk about. school had always seemed to be leading can’t promise you that things will turn Paris post-graduation, so any opportu- That summer, my family was on vaca- to. I’m not saying that in the past four out all right in the end. Beyond luck or nity to practice the language is too wel- tion when Residential Life emailed me years there weren’t bright spots, but it providence, I can’t explain why this time come. The smiling driver said he would to check the website for my room assign- always felt like I was on the outside look- has been given to me. Just know that be happy to help us out in our bilingual ment. My brother had graduated the year ing in. there’s nothing exceptionally wrong with endeavors. In the 15 minutes back to Le before, and Keenan Hall had seemed to Thinking back, I can come up with all you and enjoy the good that does come Mans Hall, I discovered that Ollie was be the focal point of his time at Notre kinds of reasons and excuses why things your way. from Rwanda. His schooling from kin- Dame. I didn’t know much about the oth- didn’t work, but that’s not what I want to Notre Dame isn’t a perfect place — no dergarten to high school was in French. er dorms; all I knew is that I didn’t want focus on. This isn’t an article about what place is. And these kinds of moments Although his easygoing personality to be in Zahm. That name just meant college students do wrong or how to be don’t happen at this university alone. But was likeable enough, he earned the po- bad things to me. Not only had I heard it successful here. Frankly, I have no idea. Notre Dame is a special place, and the sition of my friend’s favorite cab driver used like a curse for four years, but I had I simply want to take this page and say people here are some special people, and because they had exchanged life stories. witnessed public debauchery at its worst thank you. Someone might say it’s all the I am grateful that I got to know that for Once she revealed to him that she had when I visited and saw some degenerates struggles I went through that gave me myself by the end. Thank you. arthritis, Ollie offered to drive her wher- play Bookstore Basketball. some perspective, but, honestly, it just ever she needed to go. Although most When I logged online to bear witness feels like it’s my turn to have it really good James Vignali is an off campus senior. He Notre Dame fans trek from one parking to my eternal fate, I felt like Harry Potter and that goodness has given me the op- can be reached at [email protected] lot to the next on foot, my friend’s auto- putting on the Sorting Hat. “Not Zahm,” I portunities to appreciate the best of the The views expressed in this column immune disease has made her averse kept repeating in my head, “Anywhere but Notre Dame community. are those of the author and not to walks of over a few blocks. She was a Zahm.” You can guess what happened, I would like to thank all the people, in necessarily those of The Observer. committed tailgater and Ollie had her back. A semester later, on my allotted bian- nual outing, I found myself off campus ‘Pick up the phone’ again without a ride home. I called up Ollie and our chat picked up where it had disregards the spirit of the Constitution. their concerns to be adequately addressed left off. He had no memory of me, but I John Sandberg For the most part, I agree with the critics. in a stroke of the president’s pen. knew him and asked questions over a Sandman’s Musing But a more immediate consequence of So what is the president to do? thumping T-Pain and Chris Brown song. Obama’s go-it-alone rhetoric is that it leads Put down the pen and pick up the On my ride to Stadium Club, Ollie re- The pen may be mightier than the to unrealistic expectations among those phone. vealed that he was six years old when the sword, but for President Obama, it is the Americans who view such consequen- Rather than tell the American people Rwandan Genocide occurred. Although phone that reigns mightiest of all. tial topics as much more than political that you’re going to act alone, show them both of his parents and most of his ex- It was just over a month ago that Obama footballs. that you will do whatever it takes to work tended relatives were killed, he and his reiterated his willingness to bypass Take immigration reform as the latest with Congress and make real progress on younger brother managed to survive regular legislative channels and rely on example. The New York Times reported these issues, rather than setting yourself by staying with their grandmother. The executive action to achieve his legislative hundreds of youths gathered in Phoenix up to fail by pushing ahead alone. Rwandan Genocide, which ended after priorities. this past weekend for an annual meet- Admittedly, 2014 is not the most condu- three months in August of 1994, killed “We’re not just going to be waiting for ing of the network United We Dream. cive environment for legislative achieve- 800,000 men, women and children — legislation in order to make sure that we’re Frustrated by Congress’s lack of action ments. An election year might make for roughly three quarters of the Tutsi popu- providing Americans the kind of help they on the issue, the young immigrants and political theater, but for the majority of lation. In 2009, Ollie left his country to need,” Obama said. “I’ve got a pen and children of immigrants marched to press Americans who are more concerned with get an education in the States. I’ve got a phone. And I can use that pen to Obama to use his executive power to uni- public policy than electoral battles, it can For those of us who are not majoring sign executive orders and take executive laterally stop deportations. be a miserable experience. in peace studies, the genocide feels far actions and administrative actions that The president admitted in November Nonetheless, Obama has a responsibil- away, and yet, I have a classmate whose move the ball forward.” that he can’t do this when he was inter- ity as president to take the lead in mak- parents were killed in the Rwandan Critics and supporters alike have had rupted by a protester during a speech ing 2014 a “year of action,” as he himself Genocide as well. much to say about that pen since Obama he gave on immigration reform in San described it. Don’t allow members of Now, 26-year-old Ollie attends made those remarks, but it is the lat- Francisco. Congress to put the business of governing Southwestern Michigan College and is ter half of his arsenal upon which the When the protester told Obama he had on hold for their reelection campaigns. studying pre-pharmacy. The cab driver president should be focused. Interacting the power to “stop deportation for all un- Keep the important issues relevant. has a year and a half left to complete with Congress is ultimately the only way documented immigrants in this country,” Promote national debates and search his degree, and he is considering med Obama is going to achieve meaningful the president responded, “Actually, I don’t. out allies and opponents in Congress to school. legislative victories in the remaining years And that’s why we’re here ... If, in fact, I work with in even the toughest political I have a habit of making my Inside of his presidency, and a phone call might could solve all these problems without environments. Columns really preachy. To continue the just be the way to get the ball rolling. passing the laws in Congress then I would In simple terms — be a leader. trend, I encourage members of the Notre While I argued two weeks ago that do so. But we’re also a nation of laws, that’s At the very least, stop telling Americans Dame, Saint Mary’s and Holy Cross Obama ought to approve the Keystone part of our tradition.” that solutions to poverty, immigration and campuses to get to know the person who XL Pipeline (a move which, coinciden- I respect the president’s sense of ur- education, among other issues, can be is getting you home safe — you might tally, would certainly receive wide con- gency to address national issues. But each achieved through the actions of one man. just learning a thing or two. gressional backing), a minimum wage time he touts his power to act unilaterally, adjustment, immigration overhaul and he reinforces an unrealistic set of expecta- John Sandberg lives in Fisher Hall and Contact Rebecca O’Neil at education reform are much weightier is- tions for what he alone can achieve. It is is a senior studying political science. He [email protected] sues that will not see action without con- unfair to the low wage worker expecting can be reached at [email protected] The views expressed in the Inside gressional support. a raise, or the young immigrants march- The views expressed in this column Column are those of the author and not Critics have pounced on the president’s ing in Phoenix, or the single mother eager are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer. preference for unilateral action, saying it to find a preschool for her child, to expect necessarily those of The Observer. The observer | tuesday, february 25, 2014 | ndsmcobserver.com 7

LETTERs TO THE EDITOR For the love of puns There is a startling problem at Our Lady’s groups meeting late on Wednesday nights to trade newly-elected student body president and vice- University. It is an issue that Fr. John Jenkins, C.S.C. chortles and swap cackles? Not a single faculty president to make pun promotion a key part of their and his entire administration have been criminally member is even dedicated specifically to the pro- first 100 days in office. We have such a bright future negligent in response to: The rate of pun usage in motion, research or teaching of proper pun forma- and such potential, but it will be squandered if we general conversation at the University of Notre tion and delivery. This is outrageous. do not step up to the plate and get serious about Dame is far too low. Recent studies suggest that the But unfortunately this phenomenon is not unique puns. I call for a Cognizance of Puns Week to take student body may be on its way to using fewer puns to our bubble here in South Bend. This trend is hap- place from March 2 to March 8. Tell a pun, share a than it has in over 70 years. But the issue does not pening across our great country. The United States pun, whether it be good or bad, humorous or awk- stop there. It isn’t just that students at Notre Dame has fallen behind many of our peer countries in ward, annoying or invigorating, timely or untimely. do not use enough puns, it’s that many do not even pun production and recognition in every age group. If we want to be a city upon a hill, we must be will- realize when they have inadvertently set up one. I Our standards have deteriorated to the point that ing to accept the mantle of responsibility. We are myself recently walked past a couple who made not we are in danger of being passed by Germany. Who the Fighting Irish, and we are “punny.” one, not two, not three, but four inadvertent puns on earth has ever heard of a good German pun or a and did not recognize a single one. This is truly a good German sense of humor? In 1950, we led the sad state of affairs for the University of Notre Dame world, and it wasn’t even close. Now, South Korea, John McMackin du Lac. Australia and Sweden are fighting at the top, and we sophomore Has the administration done anything to address don’t have a shot. Keenan Hall this problem? No. Why are there no pun awareness Notre Dame thinks of itself as a great institu- Feb. 25 posters on campus? Why aren’t there “Pun for Fun” tion and as a leader in education. I challenge our A liberal apology

I would like to congratulate Mr. Gianfalla on his more hate and bigotry into the world in the form think this has become a war, then please tell me column “The left’s intolerant ‘tolerance’” (Feb. 18), of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Voting Rights Act of why the liberals enlisted the help of a foreign theo- in which he nailed the Democratic Party. You have 1965, the 19th Amendment and Brown v. Board of crat who rules from his Golden Throne in Rome to thoroughly demoralized me and my fellow liber- Education. spread their un-American message? als, who are always waving our so-called tolerance I cannot believe liberals don’t recognize it as sup- Mr. Gianfalla also made great points about other in your face and not making off-hand misogynistic port for traditional marriage when someone vilifies issues that I do not have the space to cover here. comments while doing so. homosexuality. From now on, we will not be so bel- Overall, it is clear the Democratic Party does not I simply cannot argue with Mr. Gianfalla. It is ligerent towards those who persecute homosexuals, “spew tolerance” in the way we often claim to spew quite clear that the Democratic Party is not toler- who are so obviously out to sabotage conventional it. I am glad our eyes are now opened to our intol- ant of the bigoted and intolerant, and ipso facto the marriage. My parents have often told me their so erance. Democrats should definitely return to the party is intolerant, since the meaning of tolerance many years of traditional marriage would mean Constitution and Bill of Rights, but not as much is obviously accepting all views with no opposi- nothing if another form of marriage was permitted those new parts with the “tolerance” of universal tion and thereby having no real stance on any- to coexist with traditional marriage. suffrage and equal protection under the law be- thing. I am so glad Mr. Gianfalla condemned the liber- cause it would be intolerant of us to oppose the in- That’s just fair and balanced logic. For years, we als’ “war on the wealthy” because all that bloodshed tolerance of our Founding Fathers. have clearly been blind to the effects of our bigoted has to stop. Oh wait, there’s no actual violence? Or, ways of opposing those who hold prejudiced beliefs, rather the seizing of wealthy individuals’ accounts which call for the exclusion of certain groups from — oh wait, that’s not happening either? Well, the Tyler Bowen the full enjoyment of their human rights. You are calls for a truly progressive tax system and for ad- junior right, Mr. Gianfalla, to show us that this vehement dressing income inequality, which definitely merit Stanford Hall opposition to Conservatives has only introduced the term “war,” must end. And if anyone still doesn’t Feb. 25 It’s not me, it’s Revue

One of the best aspects of Notre Dame is the com- over-reacting. But I don’t think I’m over-reacting. me. I don’t think that you truly believe that Notre munity. However, instead of serving as a witty and More often than not, I think people are under- Dame girls aren’t beautiful, fro-yo is something to tasteful social commentary on the Notre Dame reacting, laughing off matters that are in fact pretty be ashamed of or that sex is meaningless. So why community, much of the Keenan Revue divides us. important. do these jokes exist, year after year, skit after skit? Many people argue that the Revue is meant to be You see, I’m not anti-Revue. I actually think it has Perpetuating these stereotypes interferes with your all in good fun and anyone who gets upset is tak- a lot of potential. Humor can be used well, especial- ability to be insightful, creative and fresh. ing it too seriously. The fact is that the Revue deals ly as a way to draw attention to things that we, as a Ultimately, I wrote this article to challenge, not to with issues like gender, sexuality and relationships community, should be talking about. We should be condemn. I wrote it because I love my Notre Dame — things that are actually at the very core of many making jokes about the spectacle of Domerfest, the community, the traditions we uphold and the mes- peoples’ identities. To create skits that deal with assumptions built into dining hall dates or what it’s sages that we send. So I want to challenge all of us such material and to advise people to not take them like to be at Finny’s and drunkenly confront “your as one student body to pay attention, to think, to seriously dismisses the groups and individuals who person” that you see walking to and from class ev- be creative and to question. And like all good and do, in fact, take these things seriously. ery day. Making jokes points to the fact that much valiant knights, the men of Keenan Hall can lead I felt exactly this way during the final skit, of what we do is socially constructed; humor invites the way. “Revuepoint,” which presented a “typical” Notre us to think about the things we say and do and to Dame girl complaining about the Revue in The consider why we say and do them. At the very least, Observer. Of course, the girl was portrayed as ri- we can bond over shared awkwardness. But the ma- Jessie Kusina diculous and over-reacting. As I actually agreed jority of the Revue does not use humor in this way. senior with some of the points in this recited Viewpoint, The thing is, I think most of you — including Welsh Family Hall I got the message loud and clear that I, too, am those of you involved with the Revue — agree with Feb. 25

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By MATT McMAHON many influential and popular films — films that have today, especially Judd Apatow and Seth Rogen. Scene Writer maintained their lasting power over multiple decades. Ramis’s influence on mainstream, commercially ap- Beginning with his work on Second City TV and the pealing comedy can be traced to everything from the Harold Ramis, famous actor, writer, director and direc- script of critical classic “National Lampoon’s Animal “American Pie” series, to Adam Sandler’s and the Farrelly tor, died on Feb. 24 at age 69 after losing his battle with a House,” Ramis cultivated a brand of oddball comedy Brother’s older classics, to Comedy Central’s most recent debilitating autoimmune disease. that was rather zany, but still appealed to the masses. successes “Workaholics” and “Broad City.” While he ap- I was lucky enough to have parents who allowed me What other gross-out movie gag is as universally enjoyed peared quite understated both on and off the screen, to watch somewhat raunchy movies at a young age. In and cited as the candy bar in the pool incident from there is no doubt Harold Ramis’s legacy on comedies will fact, sometimes my parents would even entice my sis- “Caddyshack”? extend far into the future. ter and me to watch these films. We were children and Ramis’s movies were undeniably weird, but it was the Thankfully, my parents were as stubborn in getting therefore thought anything our parents would champion weirdness he celebrated and found emotion in, making me to watch Ramis’s movies growing up as I was about for us to take part in, even — or maybe especially — pop his work so widely accepted. He married his writing to not wanting to conform to their tastes. It speaks to the culture-wise, should be avoided. So, against our woefully the likes of John Belushi, Bill Murray, Chevy Chase and genius of the filmmaker that multiple generations can ignorant judgment, our parents had to force us to watch Rick Moranis. As much as their acting elevated his mate- find laughter and satisfaction from the wacky aspects “Ghostbusters” as a family. Now, every year on their re- rial, his writing and direction helped form what became of his movies. This overarching blanket of recognition spective holidays, to this day, we have the tradition of each of their signature styles. is hard to attain due to diverging comedic preferences, digging out “Groundhog Day” and “National Lampoon’s The distinguished writer and director’s impact was so but Ramis consistently found a sweet spot. I look forward Christmas Vacation.” prominent that his groundbreaking work is now com- to sharing his work with my own children, as I know his Harold Ramis, director of “National Lampoon’s monplace. Harold Ramis crafted his own influential movies will continue to provide definite comedy com- Christmas Vacation”, was the center of a comedic move- class of humor from groundwork laid by predecessors mon ground. ment, surrounded by other talented, likeminded actors, such as Mel Brooks. He ably combined this humor with writers and directors. He was the comedic brain behind underlying depth; a style used by many filmmakers Contact Matt McMahon at [email protected]

By KEVIN NOONAN with outrageous physical and visual gags brought the that introduces the characters and central concept: Scene Editor best out of the directors and the film’s stars, Jonah Hill “Way, way, back in the 1980s / Secret government em- and Channing Tatum, who played the least detestable ployees / Dug up famous guys and ladies / And made Everything is awesome in the wake of “The Lego role of his career that involves no stripping. amusing genetic copies / Now the clones are sexy teens Movie,” the brilliantly hilarious animated film crush- After that no-holds-barred R-rated comedy, the pair / They’re gonna make it if they try / Loving, learning, ing the box office over the past two weekends. The film put out “The Lego Movie,” the No. 1 movie in America for sharing, judging, / A time to laugh and shiver and / Cry features a variety of celebrity voice actors, a purpose- two straight weeks and hands down the funniest movie / Time to watch / Clone High / Energetic and engaging, fully glitchy animation style and a furious pace of end- I’ve seen in the last year. If you haven’t seen it, at least / Clone High / Our angst is entertaining, / Clone High / less jokes, from the obvious to the subversive. What most one of your friends has told you that you just absolutely Our lives are never boring, / Who am I?” people don’t realize is that the film’s creators have had have to. The show proceeds to follow Abe Lincoln as the tall prior success with another hilarious YouTube series, But the writer-directors’ smashing worldwide success and awkward one, Joan of Arc as Abe’s overlooked fe- “Clone High.” in the past few years can be traced back to a cheap-look- male friend, Cleopatra as the girl of Abe’s dreams, John The film’s writer-director partners, Chris Miller ing and short-lived cartoon, “Clone High,” that aired ful- F. Kennedy as the popular jock and Gandhi as the hard- and Phil Lord, have made a name for themselves in ly only on Canada’s Teletoon network in 2001 and 2002, partying comic relief. On the surface, it’s a perfect paro- Hollywood by adapting existing properties for the big just eight episodes of which were broadcast on MTV in dy of high school dramas with humor that hits hard and screen, raising the quality of the origin and bringing America in 2003. often, but it goes above and beyond easy parody jokes, surprisingly fresh twists on expectations in each of their The duo’s comedy sensibilities are on full display making for a consistently funny, frequently brilliant films. from the first seconds of the show, which establishes comedy. Their first film,C “ loudy with a Chance of Meatballs,” it as a sendup of over-dramatic high school shows like Most of the series is on YouTube and can be found with in 2009 combined cartoon slapstick with insightful and “Dawson’s Creek” and later “The O.C.” The pilot, “Escape a little work. It is definitely worth watching for anyone quirky humor. In 2012 they followed that debut⎯ an ani- to Beer Mountain: A Rope of Sand.” The show opens with who enjoyed “The Lego Movie” and wants to see more mated children’s movie⎯ with a hard-R action comedy re- a very-young-sounding Will Forte announcing that “this like it. make of a 1980s television show, “21 Jump Street.” is a very special episode of ‘Clone High’” followed by the Combining self-mocking and tongue-in-cheek humor show’s theme song, an emotional, 90s pop-rock anthem Contact Kevin Noonan at [email protected] ERIN RICE | The Observer The observer | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014 | ndsmcobserver.com 9

By JOHN DARR If you want to check out some truly rich and lively single-take saxophone pieces. Scene Writer synthesizers, you need to check out wunderkind-beat- TO LIL’ BRO: Everyone loves vocals, even those anti- maker Slugabed. Songs like “New Worlds” and “Sex” social electronic producer types. Just look at the host of Grandpa: Music t’day is just bleepities and bloopers! from his LP “Time Team” are so rich and melodic that producer/singer/songwriters there are today. Grimes. No notes and that hullaballoo. it’s truly difficult not to be wrapped in their lush em- How to Dress Well. James Blake. Zola Jesus. Laurel Halo. Dad: Man, back in my day, we listened to real music brace. A similar artist is Bonobo, who shapes synthe- Many of today’s up-and-coming songwriters are turn- with real instruments. Real music is made by people us- sizers into worldly soundscapes grounded by groovy ing to the computer instead of the guitar, given how ing electric guitars, not by people using electric other hip-hop beats. Kiara and Kong from Bonobo’s “Black easy it is to get access to production software these things. Sands” LP grant an awesome glimpse into such a world. days. Lil’ Bro: Electronic music? I don’t listen to that stuff, TO DAD: Electronic music today is often focused All of the above artists are awesome as far as solo art- it’s too weird and has no vocals. I just listen to what’s on heavily on sampling, or capturing and manipulating ists go. There are, however, many electronic bands that the radio. Swag, yolo, peace out. recorded acoustic sound. This means that standard offer fuller sounds and often more standard, approach- If I were a hippo, hearing these things would make instruments like electric guitars and even brass and able songs. Check out Animal Collective’s classic record me a sad hippo. I would wallow around in my large woodwinds appear quite often in electronic music. “Merriweather Post Pavilion” or Friendly Fire’s lively African lake with some sorrowful headphones in my Electronic music can, but certainly doesn’t have to be, “Pala” for a great, electronic-style party. drooping hippo ears. But I’m not a hippo, so I’ll just go simply made up of synthesizers and drum machines. All in all, most of the people who don’t like electronic ahead and explain why these people are so thankfully, There are a plethora of amazing producers who music simply haven’t been listening to the right kind of completely wrong. sample out the wazoo. The first that comes to mind electronic music. The electronic genre is huge and ex- TO GRANDPA: Electronic music today is much differ- is Flying Lotus, an experimental hip-hop beatmaker pansive; there’s something for everyone. I mean, if you ent than it used to be. Programmers and sound tech- with an ear for jazzy arrangements. Just check out the were a hippo and electronic music a foreign place, let’s nicians have been working with music for over four smexy acoustic bass lines fluttering throughout his say North America, you might see a picture of South decades now, so the bleepy-bloopy music of Kraftwerk “Cosmogramma” LP. If you’re more interested in the Bend and be all like, “I’m a hippo. There’s nothing for has been left far behind. Synthesizers have been crafted electric guitar, you can find a million riffs scattered me in North America for me.” And then you’d never see to create a huge variety of new sounds, including many throughout producer Baths’ “Cerulean” LP. If you’re re- Disney World or San Francisco or the San Diego Zoo. that model acoustic instruments. So-called electronic ally interested in the jazzier side of things, you should You’d be a sad hippo indeed. music often lives and breathes the life and vibrancy check out Colin Stetson’s History of Warfare releases, that bleeps and bloops of the past lacked. which combine electronic production techniques with Contact John Darr at [email protected]

By ALLIE TOLLAKSEN Rau’s repetitive and deprecating lyrics work, and the in the best way, and “Thought Wrong,” which shows Bear Associate Scene Editor group manages to incorporate interesting chord progres- Hands’ ability to use experimental electronic instrumen- sions and instrumentals to hold the listener’s attention. tals and integrate them with acoustic guitar for a sad, but If you missed Bear Hands at Legends this month, you “Bad Friend” starts with ringing guitar, rather than nice ending to the album. missed out on a chance to hear new tracks from the up- their usual heavy drum and vocal intros, but manages to What Bear Hands definitely has down is Dylan Rau’s and-coming alt-rock group before their album release. work as the chorus begins and incorporates Bear Hands’ clear-as-day vocals over a catchy, uppity beat, and it’s But fear not — even if you didn’t catch Bear Hands’ new distinctive sound into the guitar-driven track. “The Bug” clear from “Distraction” that the group can still do that music in person, their newest LP, “Distraction,” is finally also initially doesn’t sound terribly compelling until a well, while also offering more. However, what I was hop- out this week. Along with two singles released last year, funk-inspired bass emerges, turning it into a standout ing to find on D“ istraction” was an exploration in melody the group’s biggest hit to date, “Giants,” and new single track. and lyricism that simply didn’t happen. Instead, the al- “Agora,” the new album, “Distraction,” features 11 tracks But while “Agora” gave “Distraction” promise and the bum is a confusing collection of tracks that sometimes from the Brooklyn-based band. previously mentioned tracks managed to deliver, the get it right and other times miss the mark completely as “Distraction” opens on a slightly disappointing note album has its share of confusing missteps. While “The the band experiments with instrumentals, tempos and with “Moment of Silence,” a quiet, minimalistic song Bug” and “Bad Friend” pick up by their chorus, “Bone themes. Perhaps it will just take time and another album with little melody or, unfortunately, allure. The song does Digger,” which sounds like Youth Lagoon with Rau’s low, for Bear Hands to get it right. build up by its last third, but fails to accomplish the ca- distorted vocals, does just the opposite, falling flat after a thartic release it aims to reach and instead sets the album promising intro. Contact Allie Tollaksen at [email protected] on the wrong track. Similarly, “Peacekeeper” and “Vile Iowa” don’t seem to The next two songs do manage to pick up the energy, fit into the album. Though they are drastically different however, with “Giants” followed by “Agora.” Strangely, songs, they both stand out on the album almost to a fault. “Distraction” despite “Giants” being the band’s most successful single The former is the band’s obvious turn into a more rock- thus far, it feels out of place on the new album. It’s catchy driven direction, with heavy guitar and quick drums Bear Hands and high-energy, but is reminiscent of the group’s 2010 throughout that make you want to bite your bottom lip LP “Burning Bush Supper Club” both melodically and and nod your head. The latter is an experiment in slow- Label: Cantora lyrically. It feels slightly juvenile compared to the rest of ing things down, with Rau whisper-singing the ballad Tracks: “Agora,” “Thought Wrong” the album’s darker, more introspective themes. that isn’t dynamic enough in its lyrics or melody to pull If you like: Grouplove, MGMT, Miniature Tigers “Agora,” is clearly the stand out track however, setting off such a mellow sound. the bar for the rest of the album. On par with this are a The album closes out fairly strongly, however, and the few of the tracks in the middle of “Distraction,” includ- more mellow sound not accomplished in “Vile Iowa,” is ing “Bad Friend” and “The Bug.” It’s on these tracks that in “Party Hats,” a toe-tapper that sounds Beck-inspired ERIN RICE | The Observer 10 The observer | tuesday, february 25, 2014 | ndsmcobserver.com Classifieds

Sports Authority NCAA MEN’S BASKETBALL Collins, Sam not Gators latest team to the problem claim AP no. 1 slot

expressed concern after Sam Associated Press could be considered the nation’s “Our lives aren’t really chang- Vicky Jacobsen told the press he is gay. “It’d best right now with undefeated ing,” Yeguete said. “We’re No. 1. Sports Writer chemically imbalance an GAINESVILLE — The Florida Wichita State having a strong ar- That’s a really good accomplish- NFL locker room and meet- Gators are taking their turn as the gument. Donovan also said he’s ment, especially for us being No. By the time you read ing room,” one team official newest No. 1 in what coach Billy impressed by Syracuse winning 1. But I think Coach D will use this, it will be old news. told Sports Illustrated. Donovan calls a revolving door 25 straight games along with that to motivate us. We’ve been On Sunday, forward Jason It is not entirely clear why atop the AP college basketball what Arizona did before Brandon No. 2 before. We know what it Collins signed a 10-day con- Sam’s sexuality would “im- poll, their first time on top of the Ashley’s foot injury. is to be ranked really high. We tract with the Brooklyn Nets, balance” an NFL locker room rankings since they repeated as “It’s not like all of a sudden know you just take one game at a played his first game since when the Missouri locker national champions in 2007. Florida is No. 1 or you get a rank- time.” Wichita State coach Gregg April 17, and became the room remained stable in The Gators (25-2) moved up one ing and we’re the best team in the Marshall told The Associated Press first openly gay man to com- every sense of the term (af- place Monday, replacing Syracuse country,” Donovan said. “We’ve that being ranked No. 2 means the pete in a major American ter all, the Tigers did go 12-2 (25-2), which lost twice last week been given a number, and that’s Shockers are being recognized for professional league. and beat Oklahoma State in and dropped to fourth. about the extent of it.” an outstanding season so far, and In some ways, it was an the Cotton Bowl), but I find Wichita State (29-0) and These Gators have won a school they plan to keep pushing to see almost anti-climatic mile- it hard to believe that Sam Arizona (25-2) both moved up one record 19 straight games com- how high they can go. stone. The crowd at the will be nearly as disruptive place to second and third. Florida, ing off a 75-71 win at Mississippi “Florida is an outstand- Staples Center in Los Angele. as many of his future col- the fifth school to hold the No. 1 where they shut down Marshall ing team,” Marshall said. “I’ve greeted Collins with polite leagues. Even if we look at spot this season, received 47 first- Henderson in the second half. watched them, I really think applause, and he grabbed the issue from the perspec- place votes from the 65-member They can clinch at least a share of they’re good, there’s a lot of good two rebounds and one steal tive of Terrell Thomas, who national media panel. The Gators the Southeastern Conference title teams out there. But I just think in 11 minutes of play. If believes homosexuality is a were ranked No. 1 for eight weeks on Tuesday night with a win at this continues to be a carrot for Collins was a “distraction” to sin, that would hardly pre- in 2007. Wichita State was No. 1 on Vanderbilt before having a chance our team. It continues to be a goal his new teammates, it cer- clude Sam from joining the 14 ballots with Arizona receiving to wrap up the championship and it’s a very lofty goal, and it’s tainly did not show in their NFL. the other four first-place votes. against LSU on Saturday. something to strive for.” 108-102 win over the Lakers. In the past year, we have Donovan called the rankings a Playing at Memorial Gym Kansas jumped three places to On the contrary, Nets coach seen Aaron Hernandez, revolving door before his Gators means dealing with the unique fifth and was followed by Duke, Jason Kidd compared Collins formerly of the Patriots, took over the top spot, and he layout with the benches on the Louisville, Villanova, Creighton to Jackie Robinson and told implicated in multiple mur- said being No. 1 is an honor and end lines. Even though Vanderbilt and Saint Louis. the media that many mem- ders. The Eagles kept wide compliment. is playing short-handed with only Syracuse, which was No. 1 the bers of the team wanted receiver Riley Cooper on “But let’s be honest right now: seven scholarship players and past three weeks, lost to Boston Collins on the squad. the team even after video The only reason we have garnered even used a couple walk-ons, the College and Duke last week, the Granted, Collins is signed surfaced that showed an No. 1 and we would have never, Gators with their new ranking will Orange’s first losses of the season. to a 10-day contract, and he intoxicated Cooper directing ever been No. 1 if it had not been be tested quickly. North Carolina, SMU and New is a 35-year-old veteran who racial epithets and threats for the teams in front of us losing,” Florida senior forward Will Mexico all returned to the Top 25 has played for six NBA fran- of physical violence at a Donovan said. Yeguete thinks the Gators will this week replacing Connecticut, chises. The Stanford gradu- concert security guard. And To Donovan, a lot of teams handle the challenge well. UCLA and Gonzaga. ate is respected across the just this month, police in league, and Kidd, his new Atlantic City arrested Ravens NFL coach, was his teammate running back Ray Rice after when the two both played he allegedly knocked out his for the New Jersey Nets. fiancée with a blow to the Aside from being the first head and then attempted to Vikings pursue QB in draft athlete from one of the four drag her out of an elevator. major sports to announce he Both Rice and his fiancée, Associated Press potentially awkward place them, are sure to be giving the was gay before retirement, Janay Palmer, were charged with the eighth pick in the first second and third tiers of 2014 Collins is about as far from with simple assault-domes- MINNEAPOLIS — The round. None of the top three quarterback prospects a hard a locker room distraction as tic violence, and though Minnesota Vikings spent the prospects, Johnny Manziel, look as well over the next 2½ anyone in the NBA. the NFL could suspend weekend at the NFL scouting Teddy Bridgewater or Blake months. Within the next few Rice, Ravens coach John combine pouring over quar- Bortles, is likely to still be “Obviously, the position is a months, Michael Sam, a de- Harbaugh has said he ex- terbacks, as thoroughly as any available to them unless they big need in this league. But it’s fensive end from Missouri, pects Rice to remain on the other team in the league. find a willing partner and use going to be fun, really. I get to will almost certainly become team. They’re among the frustrat- other selections to move up. look at some of the best guys the first openly gay athlete We all know NFL teams ed few — well, there’s more As evidenced by the perfor- and try to figure it out,” coach to play in the NFL. Although are willing to make room than a few clubs without a mance of Christian Ponder, Mike Zimmer said. “Let’s hit both Collins and Sam have for athletes accused of vio- quarterback solution — who the 12th overall pick in a simi- on the right one, and let’s go received overwhelming lence, substance abuse and badly need this draft to pro- larly quarterback-deep 2011 to work.” support (Sam came out to general bad behavior, and duce a long-term answer at draft, there’s a risk in reaching He added: “I have the ut- his teammates before last yet the delicate locker room the most important position. even if the position is the big- most confidence in the scouts season, apparently without environment endures. 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Special to The Observer families at the finish line and By ALEX CARSON better,” Belles coach Dale outstanding singles. She ex- share the achievement with them. Sports Writer Campbell said. “We have plodes into her shots when The Notre Dame Nordic Ski Each year, the event brings to be more consistent in all she is moving well.” team joined over 10,300 cross- together skiers from all over the Saint Mary’s dropped its phases of our doubles games. The Belles were then able country skiers Saturday in North world to tackle the most elite second consecutive match, [Aquinas] was strong in dou- to get a victory at the No. 6 America’s largest ski race: the trail in the Midwest. “What’s cool falling to Aquinas by a 6-3 bles, but with these close singles spot for the second American Birkebeiner, also called about the Birkie is that it draws decision Saturday. matches, I know we have the week running when sopho- the “Birkie.” The race takes place such a variety of skiers; competi- For the second straight ability to pull them out.” more Andrea Fetters dis- in western Wisconsin, over a trail tors range from Olympic-level match, the Belles (1-2) failed Ultimately, it was those patched her opponent, Saints connecting the cities of Cable and athletes to novices,” said Bednar. to pick up a victory in the two top doubles matches that sophomore Jennelle Miller, Hayward. The annual event is the “It’s amazing that as a third-year three doubles matches, giv- proved to be the difference 6-2, 6-4. American version of Norway’s club, we were able to bring such ing the Saints (2-0) the early Saturday, as Saint Mary’s “[Fetter’s consecutive Birkebeinerrenet and began in a great representation of the advantage. and Aquinas would go on to wins at No. 6 singles] just 1973. University to the event. When Senior co-captain Mary split the singles matches. The shows depth in our lineup,” Ten skiers from Notre Dame we first dreamed up this trip, we Catherine Faller and junior Belles got their first victory Campbell said. “Andrea’s traveled into the tundra to com- never imagined so many students Kayle Sexton dropped the of the evening at the No. 2 fight in those matches can pete in various events over Birkie would be interested in going and No. 1 doubles match, 8-6, singles spot when Sexton dis- only help to give our team weekend. Races ranged from 12 doing something so crazy.” while juniors Shannon Elliott missed her opponent, Saints confidence. I think we know to 54 kilometers in length, and the The skiers spent the weekend and co-captain Audrey Kiefer freshman Tiffany Tuori, in you can have a battle in all cumulative length of the team’s at the nearby cabin of alumni also dropped their doubles straight sets, 6-1, 6-3. positions and you never races totaled to over 250 miles. Michael Daugherty, Class of 1982. match — at the No. 2 flight — “I think [Sexton] is growing know where the victories will For most of the team’s skiers, the Senior Mara Stolee said, “We are by a break. in her ability to play singles at come from.” event was a first-time experience, so thankful for the support of the “They served a bit better the No. 2 position,” Campbell The third and final win of but for sophomore Iciar Ocariz, Notre Dame family. It was only than us and [our opponents] said. “When she moves her the day for Saint Mary’s came this event is a family tradition. through the generosity and assis- are still volleying slightly feet well, she can play some in three sets when Elliott This year was her fourth time tance of this community that we Paid Advertisement racked up her first victory competing in the 27k Kortelopet were able to achieve such a lofty of the spring season, defeat- race, finishing third in her age goal.” ing Aquinas junior Ariana group with an impressive time of Kabodian, 6-2, 1-6, 6-4. 1:59:18. Senior Kevin Bednar also Women’s Ultimate Frisbee “[Elliott] battles well and performed well in the 54k classic, The Notre Dame Women’s took some pride in winning finishing his first ski-marathon Ultimate Club traveled to North her match in the third set,” as third in his wave with a time of Carolina this weekend to com- Campbell said. “Her oppo- 4:01:41. pete in the Asheville Invite, play- nent was a great runner, but After the race, sophomore ing against teams from many Shannon controlled her and Adrienne Hushcke said, “I’ve different regions. Both A and B made her move all over the wanted to do the Birkie ever since teams played in the tournament, court. Her shot-making even- I began skiing in high school, enjoying a weekend of warm tually wore down her oppo- and now that I’ve done it, I want weather while seeing some new nent. It was nice for her to to come back every year because competition. finish the match with a win it was just such an amazing ex- Notre Dame A started off as she was the last one on the perience.” Every 5-7k, volunteers the weekend very well, coming court.” greeted the skiers with water and out with a 13-1 win over UNC - The Belles return to action snacks to refuel because in races Greensboro in their first game on March 9 when they travel to of this length, replenishment Saturday. In their second game of Orlando, Fla., to kick off a is critical — skiers can burn up the day, the team faced a tougher five-match trip with contests to 1,000 calories per hour while George Washington University against Cornell College. racing. Because of the proxim- team. They were trailing 4-7 at ity to the Twin Cities, many of the halftime, but came out of half to Contact Alex Carson at team’s members from Minnesota score nine unanswered points, [email protected] were able to reunite with their taking the game with a score of 13- 7. In game 3, Notre Dame A faced Paid Advertisement tournament hosts UNC-Asheville in the showcase game, taking the lead from the outset and winning 13-3. On day two, Notre Dame A enjoyed a first round bye and opened play with a semifinal game against Elon University. The teams traded points for a while, and Notre Dame trailed 6-8 at half. Elon gained momen- tum and took a 10-7 lead, but Notre Dame fought back to tie the game at 10-10. Freshman Julia Butterfield caught the game winning point from sophomore Heather Fredrickson, and Notre Dame A was officially in the -fi nals. They faced long-time com- petitors Indiana University, and once again, the teams traded points and Notre Dame A found itself down at the half by a score of 8-6. But the team came back, and freshman Mary Hermann caught a hammer from Kelsey Fink to bring the game to an 11-11 tie. In the last few minutes of the game, IU took the lead, and Notre Dame suffered a heavy loss in the cham- pionship by a final score of 13-11. 12 The observer | tuesDAY, february 25, 2014 | ndsmcobserver.com Sports

Softball nd women’s tennis | georgia tech 4, nd 3; miami (fl) 6, nd 1 Continued from page 16 The Irish played just one ND falls in pair of ACC openers game on Friday and earned an eighth consecutive win in a wild 12-11 victory over UC- Observer Staff Report Dame’s pairing of senior Jennifer Woodard but could not quite close Closs and senior Julie Sabacinski Davis (5-13). The Irish ran out Kellner and freshman Monica it out. She fended off multiple set lost first, falling to Miami senior to a 10-3 lead behind a tor- No. 22 Notre Dame got a rough Robinson were downed, 8-5, points in the second set before Brittany Dubins and sophomore rid offense. Koerner hit her introduction to ACC play over the by Yellow Jackets sophomore dropping the tiebreaker headed Stephanie Wagner, 8-5. The third leadoff home run of the weekend, dropping its first two Natasha Prokhnevska and senior into a dramatic final set. Sanders Hurricanes top tandem of junior season, and Winter, junior conference games at home to No. Muriel Wacker. fought off two match points in the Monique Albuquerque and soph- third baseman Katie Haus 25 Georgia Tech and away against The Irish started strong in the closing action, one with a sensa- omore Clementina Riobueno and sophomore first baseman No. 17 Miami. singles portion, winning the first tional return winner, but still fell then knocked off Sanders and Micaela Arizmendi added two The Irish (5-4) came heart- sets in five of the matches. Kellner in the final set, 1-6, 7-6(2), 6-4. Gleason, 8-4, and Miami senior RBI each. However, the Aggies breakingly close to a win Friday was the first to wrap up a point, as With the match tied at 3, all Melissa Bolivar and sophomore clawed their way back into the but came up short in the eve- she knocked off Kurey in decisive attention turned to Gleason’s Kelsey Laurente closed out the game when a three-run home ning’s last three matches before fashion, 6-0, 6-1. The Irish then match. Gleason failed to capital- doubles portion with a domi- run by senior catcher Caitlin falling, 4-3. took a 3-1 lead as two freshmen, ize when she had match point nant 8-2 win over Kellner and Voss tied the game at 11 be- The match started poorly for the Mary Closs and Robinson, won opportunities and eventually Robinson. fore Wester scored the game’s Irish as Georgia Tech (4-2) handily 6-2, 6-4 and 6-1, 6-2, respectively. dropped the last four games of the The Irish got their only point winning run for the second won the doubles point. The Irish From there, the Irish dropped set as Prokhnevsk won, 3-6, 6-3, of the day from Robinson, who time in as many days, coming duo of sophomore Quinn Gleason three gut-wrenching three-set- 7-5, to earn the overall victory for beat Miami junior Lina Lileikite, home on an errant throw from and senior Britney Sanders fell to ters. Sophomore Julie Vrabel was Georgia Tech. 6-2, 6-4, but the Irish fell to the short. the country’s top-rated doubles the lone Notre Dame competitor In Coral Gables, Fla., on Hurricanes, 6-1 On Saturday, the Irish bat- pairing, Yellow Jackets sopho- to drop a first set but fought back Sunday, Notre Dame’s struggles The Irish will look to rebound tled but ultimately lost to mores Kendal Woodard and to win the second before falling to in doubles continued as Miami as they visit top-ranked Duke on California 5-3 before earning Megan Kurey, by a score of 8-5. Wacker, 6-3, 2-6, 6-2. (6-2) jumped out to big leads and Friday, with matches starting at 6 a third shutout of the weekend Shortly after that defeat, Notre Sanders started fast against eventually won all three matches. p.m. against Cal State-Fullerton, 8-0. Against the Golden Bears Paid Advertisement (7-6), a three-run home run courtesy of Arizmendi brought the game back within striking distance in the seventh and final frame, but a pair of pop- ups ended the chance and the Notre Dame win streak. However, the Irish bounced back against Cal State- Fullerton (11-5). Laura Winter tossed her second shutout of the weekend, giving up just one hit and striking out seven and allowing zero walks. The victory was her 89th moving her into third place on the program’s all-time victories list. “[Winter] was strong, as she usually is,” Gumpf said. “She is a real leader for us, and we always expect she’ll pitch well.” The weekend’s final game came as the biggest test in the young season so far for the Irish, against No. 6 Oregon (13- 1). Notre Dame fell just short of a potential statement win in a 2-0 nine-inning loss, hand- cuffed by Ducks’ sophomore pitcher Cheridan Hawkins (7- 1), who threw 150 pitches and yielded just three hits. Winter threw eight more scoreless frames for Notre Dame, but was ultimately dealt her sec- ond loss of the season (6-2). Still, Gumpf said there was plenty to be taken from the heart her team showed. “I think we have the mak- ings of a really, really good team,” Gumpf said. “There are things we have to improve on, but it’s so early in the season. We have time to practice, to get some work in and fix them. But we’re battling, and I like that.” The Irish are back in action this weekend at the Diamond 9 Citrus Classic at the ESPN Wide World of Sports com- plex in Kissimmee, Fla. Action begins Friday at 1:15 p.m. against Fordham.

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With a time of 9:29.43, grad- Jarrod Buchanon and fresh- smc basketball | albion 77, smc 65 Track uate student Jeremy Rae, man Harvey Smith finished Continued from page 16 Feeney, freshman Jacob at 3:07.58 and in third place Dumford and graduate stu- behind ACC foes Florida know I made the right deci- dent Nick Happe accom- State and North Carolina, Belles drop final sion to run at [Notre Dame].” plished just that Saturday, setting another record mark. In the men’s 400-meter setting a school record in The distance med- dash, junior Chris Giesting the process. The group fin- ley shone on the women’s claimed first by nearly a full ished third behind Indiana side, as well. Seniors Kelly game to Brits second with a time of 45.89 and Arkansas, but the sub- Curran, Michelle Brown and seconds. That time ranks him 9:30 time was fast enough to Alexa Aragon and sopho- fifth in the nation this year qualify nationally. more Danielle Aragon, heading into the conference Feeney said qualification each an All-American, eas- and national championships in the distance medley was ily claimed first place with and claimed the Notre Dame very important to him and a time of 11:05.07. That time record from Feeney, a fellow his teammates. is 10th best in the nation this All-American. “My first time ever going to year. Feeney said his and nationals was my freshman The Irish women earned Giesting’s friendly rival- year as part of the distance four other first-place finish- ry has made both runners medley,” Feeney said. “It’s es. In the pole vault, senior better. nice to end my career the Kelly Burke earned a victory “About two hours after we same way.” at 3.60 meters with sopho- broke his distance medley Among other top perform- mores Libby Schichtel and record, he took down my ers on the men’s side was Allie Sullivan finishing in a indoor 400-meter record,” graduate student J.P. Malette, tie for second at 3.45 meters. Feeney said. “I still believe whose time of 4:00.17 in the Senior Vivien Devaney eas- there will be a few more re- mile run was first among ily took first in the weight cord exchanges as we end collegiate athletes and left throw at 19.60 meters, fresh- this indoor season. Not many him just milliseconds from man Taylor Driscoll came All-Americans are privileged breaking the elusive four- in eighth in the mile with a enough to train with another minute mile. time of 4:51.38, and sopho- All-American. I would not be Freshman Nate Richartz more Margaret Bamgbose running the times I do to- and junior David Schipper ran the 400-meter dash in day without having him as a finished first and second in 53.40 seconds to claim a training partner.” the pole vault at 4.75 and 4.60 first-place finish. Irish coach Joe Piane meters, respectively, and ju- The Irish are back in action said last week after the nior Dominick Padovano Thursday and Friday when SPIRE Invitational that his threw 18.58 meters to claim the ACC Championships be- chief goal was ensuring a third-place finish in the gin in Clemson, S.C. his men’s distance medley weight throw. CAROLINE GENCO | The Observer team qualified for the NCAA The Irish 4x400 relay of Contact Evan Anderson at Junior forward Ariana Paul dribbles downcourt in the Belles’ loss to Championships next month. Giesting, Feeney, senior [email protected] Calvin on Jan. 15. Paul scored 18 points Saturday against Albion.

Paid Advertisement By ANDREW ROBINSON lead to 56-35, a lead which they Sports Writer maintained comfortably for the rest of the game. Despite a solid start and a “I think my team played hard,” late scoring run, Saint Mary’s Henley said. “We made some streaky offensive efforts were runs in the second half, but time not enough to overcome an emo- was against us.” tionally charged performance by An energized 11-0 run by the Albion in both teams’ final game Belles late in the half was not of the season Saturday at Kresge enough as the game was already Gymnasium in Albion, Mich. out of reach, ending 77-65 in fa- Although the game was with- vor of the Brits. out postseason consequences DeBear, who averaged 18.0 since both teams sit in the bot- points per game, was 13-19 from tom half of conference stand- the field and ended up with 29 ings, it was nonetheless a points on the day to cap off her meaningful way for the players career as the second-highest to wrap up their seasons, or in scorer in Albion’s history. Brits some cases, their careers. sophomore forward Emily It began with a touching ges- DeWaters helped out on the ture, as the Belles (7-18, 5-11 boards, snagging 17 rebounds. MIAA) allowed injured Brits For the Belles, Bias finished out senior guard Taylor Nugent to her career as a four-year contrib- drive for an uncontested basket utor with a 19-point performance to begin her senior day matchup to finish the season at a team- before being subbed out. The high 14.7 points per game. The Brits (9-16, 5-11) remained with- Belles’ other graduating senior in striking distance of the Belles and captain, forward Katherine to start, and a series of scores Wabler, added eight points. from Saint Mary’s senior guard Saint Mary’s junior forward and captain Shanlynn Bias Ariana Paul had her third con- made the game 16-15 in favor of secutive double-double with 18 Albion midway through the half. points and 14 rebounds. She fin- However, the Belles were un- ished the season averaging 13.9 able to contain the scoring abil- points and a team-high 8.1 re- ity of senior guard Brett deBear, bounds per game. who led Albion on successive Despite the team’s losing re- 10-2 and 9-0 runs to help take cord, Henley said she was positive an eventual 43-29 lead into and hopeful when evaluating the halftime. season and looking to next year. “Albion was fired up and ready “Moving forward, we look to to go for their senior day,” Belles build on how much our program coach Jenn Henley said. “We had has grown this past season,” she problems trying to contain their said. “We should return a lot of leader deBear, who killed us in players who gained valuable ex- the first half especially.” perience this season.” Saint Mary’s fought back in the second half, but another 9-0 Contact Andrew Robinson at run by the Brits extended their [email protected] 14 The observer | tuesDAY, february 25, 2014 | ndsmcobserver.com Sports

Boomer said. “I’ve met both Fortunato Bouts of the other guys, and I know Continued from page 16 Continued from page 16 who I’m fighting, but we don’t know each other particularly North Carolina, Virginia, Florida, partners. well.” Maryland and Northwestern. “I’ve gone to both nights,” Yi is the heavy favorite to But after a visit to South Bend, Boomer said. “I wasn’t able win the bracket after a domi- Fortunato knew where she wanted to stay for all the fights each nating victory over former to be. night, but I was able to see varsity basketball player “I visited the top-10 schools for some friends and support Mike Broghammer last spring lacrosse, and it’s just different,” them.” for his third championship. Fortunato said. “It’s just a differ- Because of the small size Yi dispatched Broghammer ent place, and it’s hard to explain of their division, all of the in just 17 seconds, sending unless you come here. The com- heavyweights have sparred him to the canvas and caus- bination of athletics and academ- against other weight classes, ing the referee to stop the ics, and the tradition of the school, especially the 202-pound di- bout. He will face Israel in the and everything about Notre Dame, vision, in the closest thing first semifinal, while Boomer other schools just can’t match it.” the fighters can come to ex- and Jegier will square off in Coming from the high school periencing a normal bout. the second. level, though, even the nation’s top “I actually haven’t sparred The semifinal round of the recruit had a learning curve to deal against any of the other guys 84th edition of the Bengal with. in my bracket,” Boomer said. Bouts takes place tonight in “The pace is a lot faster,” she said. “All of the guys I have fought the Joyce Center fieldhouse, “I definitely had to adjust during against are in the weight starting at 7 p.m. All pro- fall ball to the faster pace of the class below me or had to drop ceeds benefit the Holy Cross game and get used to the different out due to injury.” missions in Bangladesh. players I’m playing with and their This has not stopped the tendencies. But I think everything EMILY McCONVILLE | The Observer boxers from sparring. Daniel Contact Greg Hadley at else is pretty similar, so it wasn’t too Yi said he has sparred more [email protected] Freshman attack Cortney Fortunato (right) sets up for a draw in hard of an adjustment. “ Notre Dame’s 15-10 loss to Boston College on Feb. 15. this year than any other year But now that the season has ar- in the program and that the rived, Fortunato has thrived in reasons and wants to put in the she isn’t looking any further than freshmen are getting more the elevated level of competition, same effort as you to achieve the Thursday night in Chapel Hill. time in the ring than he used which she credits to the fact that ultimate goals.” “The number one goal is to win to. there are no easy games. That competition will only get the national championship, but my Despite the small size of “Every game is a big game,” better, as the Irish will head to goal for the season is to take it one the remaining field, Boomer Please recycle she said. “Every game is exciting. North Carolina on Thursday to take game at a time, to play the best of said he is not overly familiar In high school there were the big on the Tar Heels — the defending my ability and to help this team as with his competition, espe- The Observer. games, but there were the few in national champions and the na- much as I can.” cially the novice fighters. between that weren’t too crazy. tion’s unanimous No. 1. Fortunato “I know Dan Yi well because Everyone is on the same level has lofty goals for her four years un- Contact Jack Hefferon at of the past two years [that here. Everyone is here for the same der the Dome, but Fortunato said [email protected] I’ve been in the program],”

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By EVAN ANDERSON and moved to third on a sacri- By JACK HEFFERON Sports Writer fice bunt by junior center fielder Sports Writer Emilee Koerner. Freshman left No. 24 Notre Dame traveled to fielder KarleyW ester made the The NCAA instituted a new rule Cathedral City, Calif., this week- most of the scoring chance with this year, stating that goalscor- end for a six-game slate against a sacrifice fly to left. Freshman ers must immediately drop their west coast competition at the pitcher Rachel Nasland, who re- sticks after a goal so that officials Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic. placed sophomore pitcher and can inspect them. The Irish won four of six games starter Allie Rhodes in the sixth And just three games into her over four days, including three inning, earned the first win of Notre Dame career, Cortney shutout wins and a 12-11 thrill- her Notre Dame career (1-0). In Fortunato’s stick has already seen er over UC-Davis, though the the second game, senior pitcher a lot of the turf. weekend culminated in a nine- Laura Winter, fresh off her selec- The highly touted freshman at- inning, 2-0 loss to No. 6 Oregon tion as one of 30 candidates for tack from Long Island starred for Sunday. the 2014 Senior CLASS Award, the Irish (2-1, 0-1 ACC) this week- On Thursday, the Notre Dame gave up just a pair of singles end, contributing four goals — in- ZACHARY LLORENS | The Observer staff tossed 14 shutout innings and a walk and recorded eight cluding the game winner — and Freshman attack Cortney Fortunato runs downfield in a Feb. 8 to earn a pair of victories over strikeouts against BYU (6-9). an assist in a tight 8-7 win over exhibition against Michigan. Fortunato scored four goals Saturday. Pacific (3-8) and Brigham Young Irish coach Deanna Gumpf Stony Brook. and stretch the winning streak said her team’s pitching is Fortunato didn’t just score, the freshman, and she praised has come in stride for Fortunato, to seven games. In the afternoon emerging as a clear strength. however. She contributed all over Fortunato as part of a group of but that was to be expected. game against Pacific, the Irish “Our pitching has been ex- the field, tying for the team lead young players who took charge Coming out of Northport High, bats remained silent until the tremely consistent, and it has in ground balls and caused turn- against the Seawolves (2-1, 0-0 she was rated as the No. 1 recruit bottom of sixth inning, when given us a chance to win every overs, and she stepped up for a key America East). in the class nationwide. The offer they manufactured the game’s game we have played,” Gumpf draw control down the stretch to “Seeing [Cortney] really step letters rolled in from the elite of only run. Junior second base- said. “That’s always our goal.” put the game on ice. in to a strong leadership role was the college game, including Duke, man Jenna Simon recorded an Irish coach Christine Halfpenny huge for us today,” Halfpenny said. infield single, stole second base see SOFTBALL PAGE 12 said the game was a huge step for Adjusting to the college game see FORTUNATO PAGE 14 track and field | alex wilson invitational bengal bouts Records fall at final Notre Heavyweights to Dame home meet debut in semis

By EVAN ANDERSON By GREG HADLEY and trying to keep up the in- Sports Writer Sports Writer tensity,” Boomer said. “The other guys have been taper- Three school records fell The 84th annual Bengal ing off now that they’re fight- Saturday as Notre Dame Bouts started Feb. 17, but for ing. I’ve just tried to use the hosted nearly 50 schools four fighters, all this meant extra time to become a better from across the country for was another week to train, athlete because that’s ulti- the Alex Wilson Invitational, watch their friends and ner- mately what it comes down a final tune-up for the Irish vously wait for their turn in to.” before their first visit to the ring. Tonight, that wait The wait, though, has the ACC Championships in will come to an end for the ratcheted up the nerves for Clemson, S.C., next week. heavyweight division. some fighters. Saturday also marked the Only four boxers — sopho- “There is definitely a cer- final home meet for Notre more Matt Boomer, fresh- tain anxiousness [in wait- Dame’s senior class, as man Erich Jegier, first-year ing],” Boomer said. “You the Irish do not host dur- law student Brian Israel and want to get out there. You see ing the spring outdoor sea- senior captain and defending your friends out there, and son. Senior and captain champion Daniel Yi — are you want to be in the ring, Patrick Feeney said his fi- competing in the division, too. At the same time, I’m nal meet at Notre Dame was eliminating the need for a not disappointed that I’m in bittersweet. preliminary or quarterfi- the semifinals already. It just “It was a pretty sad mo- nal round. Two other boxers brings you that much closer ment once I realized that started out the season with to the title.” the Alex Wilson was going the heavyweights but were Even though they were not to be the last meet I ran at forced to pull out after injury. fighting, most of the heavy- Loftus in an ND uniform,” As the other weight class- weights still attended both Feeney said. “The past four es have narrowed down the the preliminary and quar- years have gone by extreme- field to the final four, the terfinal rounds to cheer on ly fast. … After four years, I ZACHARY LLORENS | The Observer heavyweights have contin- their friends and training Senior Patrick Feeney races in the 400-meter dash at the Notre Dame ued to train and prepare. see TRACK PAGE 13 Invitational on Jan. 25. Feeney competed in two relays Saturday. “I’ve been training hard see BOUTS PAGE 14 UPCOMING EVENTS

Men’s Basketball vs. Georgia Tech Wed., 7 p.m. Women’s Lacrosse at North Carolina Thurs., 7 p.m. Women’s Tennis at Duke Fri., 6 p.m.

Men’s Swimming — ACC Championship Wed.-Sat. Track and Field — ACC Indoor Champ. Thurs.-Sat. Men’s Tennis vs. Virginia Tech Fri., 6 p.m.

Women’s Basketball vs. North Carolina Thurs., 7 p.m. Softball vs. Fordham Fri., 1:15 p.m. Baseball vs. UCLA Fri., 6:30 p.m.