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The suspects involved in a weekend robbery on Notre Dame’s campus this weekend are still at large, and police are ask- ing anyone with information to contact them immediately. The University released three pho- tos Monday evening. The rob- bery took place at about 2 a.m. Saturday between the Morris Inn and Holy Cross Drive. NDSP emailed students Saturday afternoon to alert them of the crime. According to the email, three men in a silver sedan approached a male Notre Dame student on campus, demanded the student get in the car, took the student to an off-campus lo- cation to withdraw cash and Photo courtesy of Notre Dame Security Police Notre Dame Security Police released these photos Monday of one of the suspects in Saturday’s robbery between the Morris Inn and Holy Cross see ROBBERY PAGE 4 Drive and the vehicle involved. Students received a crime alert email about the incident Saturday afternoon. Poet calls for redefinition SMC hosts dinner of gender stereotypes for Title I school

By EMMA BORNE Andrés Gómez” in the Carey “Gómez urges men of all ages By EMILIE KEFALAS Title I middle school, Navarre News Writer Auditorium on Monday. to break society’s rules of News Writer Intermediate Center. Gómez, an award-win- male conformity and recon- Senior ministry assistant The Gender Relations ning poet, actor and writer, sider not just what it means More than 50 Saint Mary’s Kaitlyn Maierhofer, one of the Center kicked off its an- shared his confrontation to be a man, but what it students from four different res- dinner’s coordinators, said the nual StaND Against Hate with society’s rules of man- means to be a good man.” idence halls will participate in a event includes a talk given by Week with the event “Man hood through personal story Gómez said his initial community dinner Wednesday Saint Mary’s alumna Jackie Up: Reimagining Modern and poetry. in Rice Commons of the Manhood with Carlos According to his website, see GENDER PAGE 4 Student Center to benefit local see DINNER PAGE 5 ND honors American veterans on campus ND men’s lacrosse ROTC begins team works out 24-hour vigil at with veterans Clarke Fountain

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The Notre Dame men’s lacrosse Navy, Army and Air Force ROTC team will host a special functional cadets and midshipmen began fitness workout with veterans in their 24-hour vigil at the Clarke honor of Veterans Day tonight at Memorial Fountain on North the Loftus Sports Center. Quad yesterday, honoring the leg- “Our team and the ND MBA acy of American veterans of war veterans are hosting an athletic on Veterans Day. event to bring together veterans Senior and Midshipman First and students,” junior lacrosse Class Lizzie Terino said the vigil player Chris Carter said. “We’re EMILY McCONVILLE | The Observer began Monday at 4:30 p.m. Members of the Navy ROTC participate in the Pass and Review on South Quad on April 9. ROTC members see LACROSSE PAGE 5 will participate in a 24-hour vigil at the Clarke Memorial Fountain for Veterans Day. see ROTC PAGE 5

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By MARTHA REILLY “I often see plates full of question-and-answer ses- News Writer food on the tray return that sion with dietitian Samantha forced migration will just be thrown away,” Kauffman, she said. In preparation for Luft said. “If you’re not actu- “Food Week promotes a Thanksgiving feasts, Saint ally going to eat something, healthy lifestyle by provid- Mary’s began its annual don’t put it on your tray.” ing students with events that Food Week yesterday, how- Luft said this year’s Food focus on health and nutri- ever, encouraging students Week promotes multicul- tion, such as the event with to learn healthy eating habits turalism by serving Middle Yoga Club that focuses on and prioritize nutrition. Eastern cuisine as well as how to properly nourish your Sophomore Mary Kate Luft Central and South American body before and after work- said Food Week, which start- dishes on various nights of ing out,” Luft said. “Students ed in 2012, teaches students the week. Luft said she hopes will have the opportunity to the implications of wasting that exposing students to learn more about how to eat food and emphasizes the val- foods they don’t often en- healthily and make sure they ue of eating right and work- counter will encourage them are getting proper nutrition. ing out. to step outside of their com- Luft said she hopes the “We may have an abun- fort zones. messages of Food Week will dance of food here, which “We hope to possibly in- stick with students long after may cause us to be under the crease students’ understand- this five-day event. The Saint impression that there is an ing and appreciation of other Mary’s Student Government unlimited supply of food, but cultures and the people of Association coordinated this we need to realize that this those cultures,” Luft said. week’s series of activities JODI LO | The Observer is not the case for many peo- “We also hope to regularly with all students in mind, Journalist David Bacon discusses possible alternatives to the current ple,” Luft said. “I hope that serve these foods even after hoping that everyone ben- Mexican migration situation in McKenna Hall on Monday. students will realize just how Food Week ends to continue efits in at least one way, she much food they are throwing to give students opportuni- said. By JEREMY CAPPELLO LEE materials that are cast off by the away. I want them to become ties to try foods from other “Besides having a ton of News Writer factories ... with no sewers or run- aware of how much food they cultures.” fun, students will be able to ning water ... or electricity.” put on their trays, and I want Luft said students will gain learn about healthy eating Photographer and journalist Bacon said without documen- them to learn to limit this lifestyle advice through- habits, sustainable and ethi- David Bacon explored the rela- tation, migrants face numerous amount just to what they are out Food Week with an cal food sources, and foods tionship between employment obstacles once they decide to going to actually eat.” Exercise and Healthy Habits from other cultures,” Loft rates and migration in a lecture work in the United States. Luft said she hopes stu- presentation tonight at 8 said. “They will have the op- Monday titled “The Right to Stay “Here in the United States, dents’ concerns about ex- p.m. at the Angela Athletic portunity to voice their opin- Home: Justice for Migrants and people without papers pay taxes cess food waste will increase Facility. The formal tips for ions about food served at Sending Communities.” and social security, but there’s no after weighing their trays healthy eating and work- Saint Mary’s.” Bacon said many cases of mi- unemployment, there’s no dis- during the Noble Family ing out precede a screening gration from Mexico to the United ability, there’s no retirement,” he Dining Hall’s lunch hours of the documentary “Fed Contact Martha Reilly at States can be attributed to jobless- said. “If you don’t have any pa- Wednesday. Up,” with a supplementary [email protected] ness and limited educational op- pers, it’s like the New Deal never portunities south of the border. happened.” Paid Advertisement “One of the most important Bacon said Congress should movements in Mexico today is take a more accommodating for the right to stay home, which stance towards undocument- means the right to an alternative ed migrants instead of passing to forced migration,” Bacon said. harsher laws. “It’s not that people think there’s “When people have rights, peo- something wrong with migration ple will organize and try and get ... but they think it should be a something better,” he said. “First choice, not something forced on of all, we need legalization for the you.” people that don’t have it ... a kind The recent economic down- of a status so that people can live turn drove an influx of Mexican like normal people. We have to get workers north in search of a bet- rid of those detention centers ... ter quality of life, Bacon said. and I guess no more guest-worker “Mexico suffered when the programs.” U.S. economy took a dive,” he Bacon said given the prox- said. “When the current reces- imity of the U.S. and Mexico, sion started in the United States collaboration is necessary to im- ... hundreds of thousands of peo- prove worker conditions in both ple [in Mexico] lost their jobs. So countries. where do they go?” “The reality is, whether we live Bacon said workers must con- in Mexico or the U.S., we’re fac- sider migrating to the United ing the same economic and trade States when they lack other vi- policies and even the same em- able options. ployers,” he said. “So our ability “[Workers in Mexico] are to reach across the border and fighting for their right to stay in understand each other, and ... act Mexico,” Bacon said. “The con- together — this is the only way sequence of losing those fights is will be able to survive.” that people have to do whatever Despite the hardships that it takes to survive — increasingly, many undocumented migrants what that means is to leave [their face, Bacon said he is hopeful home country].” that cross-national reform will Bacon said the disproportion- improve the situation. ally high cost of living in certain “We can have a world, I believe, areas in Mexico is another incen- that respects human rights, and tive of Mexican migration to the we can stop deportations,” he United States. said. “We can have a system of “The cost of a gallon of milk in security for working families on a supermarket in Tijuana is more both sides of the border.” than it is in San Diego,” Bacon said. “Workers live in homes that Contact Jeremy Cappello Lee are made from pallets and other at [email protected] 4 The observer | tuesday, november 11, 2014 | ndsmcobserver.com NEWS

of us … are familiar with in Gender some way … when two men Robbery Continued from page 1 who don’t know each other Continued from page 1 [have] their bodies unexpect- awareness of society’s rules edly bump against each oth- robbed the student. “One of the of masculinity came when he er, we all know that the next men got out of the vehicle and was told to “man up” by his thing they have to do is to instructed the student to come soccer coach after falling dur- fight, and it’s over nothing,” with them,” the email stated. ing a game. Gómez said. “They demanded money and “If I’m running full speed in Gómez said that day he took the student to a gas sta- front of 200 people, I do a tooth made a decision to spend the tion and a grocery store so he plant in the middle of the field rest of his life challenging that could get cash for them. They — it’s miraculous that I didn’t toxic notion of masculinity. then brought the student back lose all of my top and bottom “I started to practice break- to campus.” teeth — if I can’t cry there, ing the conformity of how I According to the email, the when am I allowed to express learned to be a guy,” Gómez student did not see any of the any emotion?” Gómez said. said. “It was action and it was men carrying a gun, but it was Gómez said he was sensitive written; it was rethinking the implied they were armed. as a child but strove to fit the way I thought about relation- “The suspects were described mold of a masculine man after ships with women, with my as three black males wearing interpreting hints from those other guy friends, with my dark clothing,” the email stated. around him that valued men family.” “They had no facial hair or vis- most when they acted hard To communicate his point, ible marks or tattoos. One of the and tough. He said the image Gómez also performed sever- men had dreadlocks. One of the was hard to keep up because it al poems about masculinity, men was about six feet tall, me- denied his natural self. women and beauty. dium build. All three appeared

“If you ever try to act like to be between 20-23 years old.” Photo courtesy of Notre Dame Security Police someone you’re not, it’s like Contact Emma Borne at NDSP can be reached at This photo was released by the Notre Dame Security Police on the worst feeling in the world,” [email protected] 574-631-5555. Monday, showing a suspect in Saturday’s robbery of a student. Gómez said. “It’s exhausting. I was conflicted, I was in an- Paid Advertisement guish, I was hurting. … I was screaming for a reprieve from this person I had built myself into.” Gómez said there were two major turning points in his life that redefined masculin- ity for him. He said the first came in high school during an open mic night for poetry where he learned about the idea of a gender spectrum — a concept that transcended the traditionally perceived di- chotomy of gender. Gómez said the second crystallized moment of re- definition occurred when he accidently bumped up against another man as he exited a nightclub. The man initially incited a fight, but after tears welled in Gómez’s eyes, the man jumped away, Gómez said. “What makes us live in a world where the narrative, the dominant narrative of mas- culinity, the one-dimension, toxic, patriarchal narrative of masculinity that so many

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repetitions of sprints, air-squats, the activities. I talk about Title know anything about Title I Lacrosse box jumps, push-ups and more, Dinner I schools.” schools.” Continued from page 1 also includes a two-minute section Continued from page 1 Maierhofer said Title I Maierhofer said the other for rest and reflection, symbolic of schools are given additional ministry assistants’ main goal excited to have the opportunity the moment of silence observed at Bauters and writing letters to federal financial assistance for the dinner is to educate the to not only honor and support the tomb of the unknowns. students at Navarre. because a large portion of the Saint Mary’s student body on those who have served our coun- Andy Dytrych, an MBA candi- “Similar to last year, there student population is from the world beyond campus and try but also to spend time with date at the Mendoza College of was one [dinner] in each resi- low-income families. The provide a channel in which the veterans and learn about their Business, the lacrosse team men- dence hall,” Maierhofer said. schools provide students with they can become involved experiences.” tor and an U.S. Army veteran him- “This year, we’re just combin- supplementary educational once they leave that bubble. Each lacrosse player will pair up self, was largely responsible for ing them [from] all four. It’s programs such as free tutoring “It’s just trying to educate with a veteran volunteer to com- planning this event. meant to bring together differ- and mentoring as well as free our student body, our Saint plete a workout, based in repeti- “This event is significant be- ent people from different halls, snacks and meals, she said. Mary’s community, on what’s tions of 11 to represent the history cause it not only shows the dedi- and we’re just going to have “Title I schools may serve happening outside of the Saint tied with the date of the World War cation that the Notre Dame men’s a little discussion about our certain types of students such Mary’s bubble on how we can I Armistice on Nov. 11. lacrosse team has in serving its gifts, what stood out for you in as students with low English- serve them,” she said. “We’re The workouts will help to raise community and remembering the talk, what in the talk reso- speaking proficiency, home- always going to have Title I both money and awareness for veterans, but the strong bonds nates with your own situation less students, students with schools ... anywhere we go.” veterans nationwide. that the University of Notre Dame and desires, what are some of disabilities and at-risk stu- Maierhofer said the oppor- “Coach Corrigan has always has with the military community, your gifts and passions.” dents,” Maierhofer said. “The tunity to educate, a passion emphasized service on our team, both past and present,” Dytrych Maierhofer said each din- funds for Title I schools go di- her math major for secondary so I think this is another great way said in a statement. “We, as a vet- ner table will have a discus- rectly to serving the needs of education has fostered, is the for our team to be active in the eran community, are honored to sion facilitator to encourage the student population.” biggest personal reward she community,” sophomore lacrosse be recognized by the Notre Dame further conversation and will She said there are 12 Title I gains for organizing and con- player Shane Doss said. “As of last men’s lacrosse team and thank work together to wrap books Elementary Schools in South tributing to this dinner. week, our event had the second- them for all they do for our nation’s and write letters for each stu- Bend and one Title I middle “It makes me feel good, do- most participants signed up in the veterans.” dent in an effort to encourage school. ing this stuff,” Maierhofer country, so using our team and Notre Dame head lacrosse reading and the importance of “We’re just working with said. “I just want to educate position at the school is a great coach Kevin Corrigan said the education. Navarre Intermediate,” the community and get more way to get more people involved team is looking forward to an im- “We [got] a whole bunch of Maierhofer said. “We are do- people excited about serving and raise awareness for the event.” portant evening honoring those middle school books,” she said. ing this through the [Office for others. It’s a whole circle with Carter said the event serves as a who served. “We’re going to write to the Civil and Social Engagement]. actually teaching in the class- tool to help people remember and “We are excited to partner with students and then they’re go- ... They gave us the ages and room then bringing that out honor Veterans Day in a mean- the MBA veterans, ROTC and oth- ing to get the books. It’s going genders for all students. [Then] and teaching my residents as a ingful way, in addition to provid- ers from the Notre Dame commu- to be great.” we went and bought books for ministry assistant and teach- ing a platform for veterans and nity to work and sweat together as Although each hall did a each student. ing my friends and having that community members to connect a way to recognize the service that different project last year, the “We’re focusing on how compassion to not judge those through fitness. veterans have provided for our ministry assistants decided to we’re going to use our pas- students. “The active portion of the event freedom,” Corrigan said in a state- unite the College community sions and gifts with the Title I “You can’t really ever judge. will definitely be a great way for ment. “It should be a fun and chal- in through this new approach, schools. We’re applying what You have to go in with an open our team to connect with the vet- lenging evening.” Maierhofer said. we’re talking about. Unless heart.” erans and vice versa,” Carter said. “Each of the [ministry as- you’re really involved with ed- The classic military exercis- Contact Rachel O’Grady at sistants] have a role,” she said. ucation or unless you attended Contact Emilie Kefalas at es workout, featuring varying [email protected] “I’m personally introducing a Title I school, you really don’t [email protected]

what people have done before us “We organize by half-hours,” Terino said participating in the giving that service, when we are ROTC and the honor and privilege of Loftus said. “Sometimes people vigil on Veterans Day enables her on ships or deployed, that there Continued from page 1 serving.” will take two shifts in a row or to commend her family members’ are people back at home who and will last until 4:30 p.m. on Senior and battalion com- even longer, but each shift is 30 military service, as well as oth- recognize that we are sacrific- Tuesday. mander for Army ROTC Michael minutes long.” ers who have made sacrifices for ing time with our family or other “To honor the legacy of all those Loftus said the cadets and mid- Terino said the vigil takes place freedom. things to have that opportunity to who have served in those wars, shipmen take shifts throughout at the Clarke Memorial Fountain “My father, grandfather and serve our country.” especially the Notre Dame grads, the 24-hour vigil. Each shift has because the fountain is dedicated uncle were in the Air Force; my Loftus said his participation in we stand a vigil shift for 24 hours,” four slots, one to be filled by a to veterans. grandfather did two tours in the vigil commemorates the ser- she said. “After the conclusion of member from each of the three “The Clarke Memorial Fountain Vietnam,” she said. “Every year vice of his grandfathers as well as our vigil, we’ll have a ceremony services and one that can be filled is a war memorial fountain; it’s not it’s an incredible opportunity, es- the service of his friends from the with all three ROTC units and a by a member from any of the ser- just something we run through on pecially studying history here at University program and from his guest speaker — just to talk about vices, he said. game weekends,” she said. “Each Notre Dame and taking history home. of the four sides is dedicated to classes. I went to the World War “One of my grandfathers, I Paid Advertisement veterans, of World War II, Korea, II museum over fall break, and never met,” Loftus said. “He died Vietnam and those who have [heard] the stories of people and before I was born, so it’s nice to be served in peace times.” what they’ve gone through, and honoring him and there are guys As a senior, Terino said her ex- situations that I can’t even fathom. who were fellow cadets a couple perience participating in the vigil “It’s an incredible opportunity years ago, who are now deployed for the past three years varied de- to take the time out of our busy or overseas.” pending on what shift she took. schedules, and to really think Meadow Jackson, sophomore “When you’re doing it in the about why we have the freedom and ROTC midshipman, said the afternoon or during the day, a to be this busy, to remember what vigil is a unique opportunity to lot of people come by and take others have gone through for that. honor those who have served. pictures,” she said. “So you are ...We are here at school, and I feel “Standing vigil in front of the thinking about what it means for like we always get wrapped up in war memorial reminds me why other people that you’re serving. our schedules, so it’s always nice I came to Notre Dame,” she said. ... When you do it at night and it’s to take the time to honor the peo- “To serve my God, my country dark and peaceful and there’s re- ple who have served and allowed and my family and friends. My ally no one around, you are sort us this freedom to do what we do.” father is a veteran, so today is a of reflecting on why you’re doing Terino said the vigil previews special day for me.” it. You start thinking about all the support she looks forward to Jackson said although Veteran’s the stories you’ve heard about the gaining when she joins the Navy. Day commemorates soldiers people who have done it before “Any time you put the uniform past, it transcends American you. on, you are representing every- generations. “So the time of day really dic- body in Navy and what they are “I’m carrying on a tradition tates your mood.” doing,” she said. “A lot of people way more important than one Loftus said he has always taken will start thanking you for your individual,” Jackson said. “We do shifts in the middle of the night. service, which as ROTC students this for generations past present “There’s definitely a lot of time is hard to wrap our heads around and future — so no one will forget of reflection, if you are prone to do because we haven’t felt like we’ve the sacrifices made by so many so that,” Loftus said. “Most people done a whole lot yet, but it’s in- that we could be free.” like it and think it’s a cool experi- spiring to get that kind of support ence, even when it’s snowing or and to know that two or three Contact Caroline Owers at raining.” years down the road, when we are [email protected] 6 The observer | tuesday, november 11, 2014 | ndsmcobserver.com Inside Column Lessons from ‘Into the Woods’

giving Jack to the Giant. She says to the “good” characters Guilty Erin Thomassen who try half-heartedly to stop her: “You’re not good, you’re The Examined Life not bad, you’re just nice,” implying that they liked to act nice, while deep down, they were struggling with whether pleasures This past Saturday at 4 p.m., I was not watching the foot- or not they should let the witch give Jack to the Giant to ball game. I was watching PemCo’s “Into the Woods.” save themselves. This might cause die-hard Fighting Irish fans to cry out She continues with, “I’m not good, I’m not bad, I’m just Alex Carson in horror, but for me, plays on the stage come before plays right. I’m the witch; you’re the world.” She recognizes Sports Writer on the field. That was a sneaky way to confess that I am a that doing what would bring the greatest happiness to the theater nerd. greatest people (Mill Utilitarianism, yay!) will make her When I look back at my first week at I used to be embarrassed when I confused halftime with seem evil, but she doesn’t care what others think of her. She Notre Dame, some 15 months ago now, a intermission and the audience with the fans, but I learned acts selfishly, but at least she acts, while the other charac- few memories stand out. Like everyone, to embrace my lack of cool. I no longer ask: is my thespian ters can’t manage to do anything. She’s not exactly a virtu- I have great memories of serenading and showing? I know it is, and I will probably lose cool points ous role model to hold on a pedestal, but there is a lot of Domerfest during Frosh-O and like any because of it. wisdom in what she says. Sings. O’Neill guy, I will always remember my A question I normally have to ask myself is: are they Cinderella’s Prince, on the other hand, is not exactly late-night, first-week interview. And, of called cool points, or cool goals or cool touchdowns? wise, but some of his lines provide food for thought (the course, it’s impossible to forget the 3:30 “Neither,” a sporty Jiminy Cricket replies. He tends to spon- rich cheesecake). Funny enough, his moment of insight a.m. Grotto visit I made with my roommate taneously appear on my shoulder to correct me when I’m comes right after his brief affair (very brief: only a “mo- that I barely knew on a balmy August night. wrong. “They’re called cool baskets,” he replies, smug as ment in the woods”) with the Baker’s Wife. He cheats on Perhaps, though, the memory that a cricket can be. If you don’t think a cricket can be smug, Cinderella, which is morally wrong, but he makes a good stands out most is being asked a seemingly Jiminy over here will make you think again. He’s the pic- point when the Baker’s Wife asks him if they will ever have simple question during the “getting to ture of self-satisfaction, a cocky captain of the cricket team. a similarly “stimulating” moment in the woods again. He know you” part of the week: “What is your Anyways, as I was sitting in the theatre and wishing replies, seeming fittingly obnoxious: “This was just a mo- guilty pleasure?” sporty Jiminy Cricket would chirp on someone else’s ment in the woods. … Leave the moment, just be glad for I was in the middle of the room so I had shoulder, I didn’t regret my choice to pick the show over the moment that we had,” implying that they would prob- some time to ponder my answer. I knew the game one bit. As a recent transfer to the College of ably never revisit their one-verse stand. I wanted it to be thoughtful, more than a Engineering, I missed the arts, and this musical was like a The Baker’s Wife is put off at first, for she wanted to elon- joke, but not something that would im- thick slice of culturally rich cheesecake. I devoured every gate the moment. She was worrying about what would hap- mediately weird out the people I would be bit. pen in the future rather than enjoying the moment. How intrinsically linked to for life. After a few During the play, two unlikely characters drew me in: many times do I ruin the moment by thinking about what moments, it came to me: Musicals. Cinderella’s Prince and the Witch. These characters are could happen depending on this moment in the future? I consider myself to be a fan of a good probably the least “likable” characters in the play. The When I take an exam, my mind wanders to the future im- musical – it’s fun, the tunes are catchy and witch is, well, a witch, and the prince, in the words of Jane plications of my score. When I take a selfie, I am focusing I’ll always have a soft spot for telling a story Austen, is a cheating and egocentric tool. on communicating what I am doing right now to the oh-so- through songs. What was wrong with me for liking these characters? important social media world rather than enjoying where One of my favorite movies? “Moulin Hmmm, I thought to myself. Hmmm, I hummed out loud. I am. Cinderella’s Prince reminds me to take a breath in- Rouge!.” It’s so perfect. I could go into detail Shhhh, the lady in front of me hissed. I listened. stead and enjoy the moment. about how awesome it is but I have a limit Then I reflected. Why did I feel a tie to the Witch? She Seeing “Into the Woods” helped me see into my soul. on words here. had captured my attention since she rapped about beans, Reading this article may help you discover if there is a But then I realized that I have absolutely but some of her lines in the last act really hit home (a home witch or a prince in you. That was extremely cheesy, but I no “guilt” at all about liking musicals and run — ohmygosh, a sports reference). She wanted to de- can’t help it; I’ve eaten too much cheesecake. “Moulin Rouge!” — I was simply substitut- liver Jack to the Giant (TBT to Jack and the Beanstalk) so ing “something that isn’t masculine” for the Giant could eat him and spare the rest of the town. Erin Thomassen is a sophomore studying mechanical “guilty pleasure” because it happened to be The other characters stood there and didn’t know what to engineering. Send her comments or questions about her san- a more convenient definition. Is that wrong do. They knew they didn’t want to sacrifice Jack, but they ity at [email protected] of me? I’m not sure. didn’t have another plan. The views expressed in this column are those of the author But what does it say about our society if The Witch was not afraid to act or take the blame of and not necessarily those of The Observer. it is so convenient to make this change, so convenient to draw a comparison between Editorial Cartoon something we feel “guilty” about and sim- ply something that we are not expected to enjoy? So let’s go back to the question that spurned this whole train of thought. What are my “guilty” pleasures? Well, to start, musicals and “Moulin Rouge!.” But we’ve talked about those. How about my love of Cher Lloyd’s music? Or how I, from time to time, listen to Radio Disney when I’m home in Indianapolis. Perhaps I could talk about my love of those daytime, “tabloid” television programs — you know, “Maury” and “Jerry Springer” — because from time to time, it’s nice to be reassured that, yeah, you generally have things together. These are all things that are a part of who I am – and to tell you the truth, I’m not feel- ing guilty in the slightest about enjoying any of these things. Shouldn’t a “guilty” pleasure be more than liking certain music or television shows? Let’s stop hiding those things that are really inconsequential, the things that make up who we are.

Contact Alex Carson at [email protected] The views expressed in the Inside Column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer. The observer | tuesday, november 11, 2014 | ndsmcobserver.com 7 The Cuban embargo and you

the truth. It would be dishonest to claim that the Cuban Billy McMahon Pre-revolutionary Cuba was marred by inequal- state has not engaged in political repression. The Blue Collar Blues ity, with life divided between the wealthy socialites degrees of repression have varied over time and in the casino town of Havana and the dispossessed have not been as comprehensive as the U.S. claims, The past few months have seen the largest Ebola peasantry and working classes who suffered mal- but the fact of repression is indefensible. However, outbreak in history. Though the epidemic is largely nourishment and exploitation. Land ownership was the United States is not embargoing Cuba because contained to three West African countries, there has highly concentrated, with a great deal controlled of human rights. Throughout the period of the em- been a global medical response to fight the disease by U.S. owners. A series of land reforms instituted bargo, the United States has befriended dictators, before it spreads further. Taking the lead in yet an- by the new revolutionary government sought to re- mass murderers and enemies of human rights — other international humanitarian crisis has been the dress these social ills, and in doing so threatened to from Chile to Indonesia to Saudi Arabia. Cuba has usual suspect: Cuba. destabilize U.S. economic dominance of the region. been kinder to the poor than Pinochet, kinder to As the recent outbreak intensified, Cuba was the While some have cast it in light of the old Cold War, opponents than Suharto, kinder to women than King first country to commit a substantial response team the embargo continues to serve its initial purpose Abdullah. and remains the country with the largest force, hav- — punishment against a government that seized In fact, Cuba has recently been ranked the second ing already sent 165 of a planned 460 doctors and property from U.S. landowners and a warning to any best country in the Americas for women, behind nurses. It’s an old role for Cuba, which took the lead others thinking of doing the same. Nicaragua and ahead of Canada. It has provided in the aftermath of the 2010 Haitian earthquake The Cuban Revolution was itself a reaction to the basic necessities of life for all of its citizens, plus and dozens of other global disasters. With tens of decades of U.S. imperialism. In 1954 Guatemala, comprehensive education at all levels, the democ- thousands of medical personnel deployed around democratically-elected President Jacobo Árbenz ratization of the arts and the best medical system in the world, Cuba’s humanitarian internationalism is instituted moderate land reform policies — angering Latin America. Cuba poured hundreds of thousands unparalleled, especially given its population of only the United Fruit Company, now Chiquita. The Dulles of soldiers into Africa to fight in national liberation 11 million people. brothers, Secretary of State and head of the CIA, had struggles and stood up for Mandela when the CIA This is a side of Cuba that the average U.S. citizen major investments in the company and pushed the was hunting him down. When humanitarian disas- rarely hears about. More than two decades after its United States to overthrow Guatemalan democracy ters strike, Cuban doctors are the first ones there, Cold War with the Soviet Union ended, the United and prop up a series of brutal military dictatorships and they come in force. States is still locked in conflict with its last true in order to reverse the land reform. Che Guevara, My ideal society does not look like Cuba, with its global, political and economic adversary. The upshot a future leader of the Cuban Revolution, was in strong state power. However, Cuba is not my enemy. of this for the average American or Cuban is that the Guatemala City at the time and came to feel that It is the enemy of wealthy landowners and corporate United States has placed a nearly comprehensive only violent revolution could free the people. interests, who tell us, “You’re in the free world — embargo on the socialist island. Under the Trading The United States government has often over- now you better not leave it!” with the Enemy Act and several other laws, it is ille- thrown democracies to protect the economic gal for U.S. citizens to do business with Cuba or even interests of its wealthy elite, in 1953 Iran, 1954 Billy McMahon is a senior studying Latin American travel there without special permission. Only Cuba Guatemala, 1973 Chile and a dozen others, including history and is active in the labor movement. He is classified as an enemy of the United States under a failed attempt in 2002 Venezuela and a success in welcomes all comments at [email protected] this doctrine. The oft-cited reason is the Cuban 2009 Honduras. The decades-long blacklisting of a The views expressed in this column are those of the state’s human rights violations, but that excuse hides whole country is part of that tradition. author and not necessarily those of The Observer. Contemplating ‘Lichtgrenze’

Surrounded by Soviet tanks and under control of reunification. Families had been betrayed, friend- Seamus Ronan the Politiboro, there are still parts of East Berlin ships broken and East Germans had been living under Guest Columnist emerging from the former poor economic status the puppet, authoritarian rule of the Soviet Union for of a communist-controlled zone, in direct contrast 41 years. Yet, just as thousands had tried to escape Accompanied by my two good friends, Alex Techar with their richer, capitalist neighbors in the West. East Berlin over the Wall to a dream of freedom, East and Elle Necome, I traveled to Berlin this past week- Today, Germany stands atop of Europe. Led by Angela Germans accepted the changes to their lives and uni- end. While the golden Wießbier, the delicious brats Merkel, the country now has the largest and most fied with West Germany to become the power that the and beauty of the Tiergarten would normally be powerful national economy in Europe, is leading the Federal Republic of Germany is today. enough to make the trek from Spain to Germany, we way in green renewable energy and technology and Surrounded by millions of Germans in Potsdamer had a purpose in mind. It was the 25th anniversary of most recently was named champions of the football Platz, gazing at the balloons illuminated in the dark- the Fall of the Berlin Wall, an event that many of our world in this summer’s World Cup. Yet, as the 8000 ness, remembering the memory of life before the Wall, elders remember quite vividly, but was a few years white balloons reminded us, not too long ago, the I was filled with the hope that manyG ermans must before our generation’s time. That being said, the cul- country was split in two. Even after nightfall Nov. 9, have felt after the Fall of the Wall. It is a hope that the tural significance of the Wall and its fall in 1989, and 1989, when hundreds of thousands of East Berliners American people will again unite under the principles the following victory of Western ideals in the former took to the streets, soldiers put down their weapons of democracy, seek positive change in the name of the Eastern Bloc, have not been lost on many of us. and the peaceful revolution brought the Wall down, common good and rise again to become the leader in Thanks to some careful research by Alex, we dis- there was still the difficult process of reunification. not only the West, but across the world with a power- covered that the weekend of Nov. 7-9 was going to It took some time for the country to be completely ful economy, new markets in green and renewable be a giant celebration in Berlin, called the 25 Jahre reunited politically, economically and socially, as energy, a high standard of living, a functional social Mauerfall 2014. Various dignitaries were scheduled the two factions of Western Capitalism and Soviet security and support for a universal health care sys- to appear, a handful of speeches, performances by Communism were brought together in an awkward tem to deliver the most basic human right to all of its famous German artists including Peter Gabriel (but and unlikely marriage. citizens. In light of the midterm elections, the current sadly no Hasselhoff) and dozens of exhibits hosted This message of history should not be ignored, state of politics and the looming 2016 presidential by museums and the celebration committee to com- especially after a midterm election which saw the race, this may seem like an impossibility. Yet as we memorate the Fall of the Wall. However, the largest Democrats “shellacked,” the Republicans rise and our spoke with several Berliners, my friends and I were attraction was the Lichtgrenze. Eight thousand white, president left with a hostile Congress for his remain- astonished to find that many Germans never thought illuminated balloons marked out a line 15 km long, ing two years. The Democratic and Republican par- they would be reunified, or that the Wall would ever covering the entire length of the original Wall, which ties have different ideologies that at times have led to come down. When an impossible dream became a crisscrossed the city of Berlin. The Wall separated not a political gridlock and contributed to an attitude of reality, an illustrious people with a rich history rose to only neighborhoods, grave yards and churches, but pessimism today in American politics, as addressed the occasion and have overcome every obstacle to en- also friends, families, lovers and the dominant ide- recently by JC Sullivan in his article “Cynicism, irony ter the world’s stage once again, unified and proud. As ologies of the East and West. Every few meters there and politics.” However, the United States of America the balloons were all released simultaneously under would be a Wall Story, a blue box containing pictures can agree on one thing: this country is united in the the night sky, I was filled with the hope that the same and stories of those who tried to escape Soviet- principles of democracy, liberty and freedom. When will happen back across the pond. controlled East Berlin. The bravery of those who made Germany was reunified in 1990 under the democratic desperate attempts was not lost on us as we walked by lines of West Germany, this was not the case. There Seamus Ronan is a junior studying abroad in Toledo, the imposing guard towers, the freezing Spree and the was the difficult process of bringing former com- Spain. He lives in Keenan Hall when not out of the U.S. ever present remains of the Wall. munists and socialists into the fold, of the release of He can be reached at [email protected] It was difficult to comprehend that 25 years ago, the secret files of the notorious secret police, the Stasi The views expressed in this column are those of the the capital of Germany was partly in disarray. and numerous other obstacles in the way of German author and not necessarily those of The Observer. 8 The observer | tuesday, november 11, 2014 | ndsmcobserver.com

By JIMMY KEMPER are targeting now, only spends $12 on music per year. unsuccessfully) and Run the Jewels (very successfully). Scene Writer Of course, the median is probably much higher since By doing this, these artists are focusing more on the in- there are a number of accounts that, for whatever reason, herent value of the album and the potential for it to create On Monday, Nov. 3, just days after the release of her spend no money whatsoever, but the point still stands new fans by breaking down monetary barriers and shar- new album “1989,” Taylor Swift and her label Big Machine that the Spotify user base is spending a fair amount on ing their art with everyone. Records pulled all of her music from Spotify and other music every year. While Taylor may manage to sell close to 1.3 million re- free streaming services in what is arguably the worst Unfortunately, artists like Taylor Swift are not satisfied cords in her first week and have the best first-week sales move of her career. with this revenue from Spotify, as rights holders make since Eminem’s 2002 album “The Eminem Show,” every- In an interview with Yahoo! Music, Taylor Swift herself between $0.006 and $0.0084 per stream. While Spotify one else is hurting, sales wise. “1989” is the only album makes an interesting case for removing her songs from may not monetarily compensate Taylor Swift and other from this year so far to reach platinum status, and it’s al- Spotify, claiming that she is “not willing to contribute my artists to the extent they demand, it is certainly doing ready November. By the beginning of October last year, life’s work to an experiment that I don’t feel fairly com- its fair job, since about 70 percent of its revenue goes to five albums had made platinum status. iTunes sales are pensates the writers, producers, artists and creators of rights holders, according to a report from Spotify. also down, according to the WSJ, between 13 and 14 per- this music. And I just don’t agree with perpetuating the Spotify does more for artists than just compensate cent since 2013. perception that music has no value and should be free.” them monetarily, however; it exposes them to an audi- Streaming (obviously) and record sales (surprisingly) Big Machine Records Group President and CEO Scott ence of 40 million and growing listeners. This is a huge are the only markets right now where sales are actually Borchetta also had some things to say about streaming opportunity that Ms. Swift is absolutely ignoring. increasing. The resurgence of record sales can be ex- services and their impact on fans. “We never want to em- To an extent, the decision to remove her music from plained by the desire for a better listening experience, barrass a fan,” he said, in a radio interview with Motley Spotify and not from other services is somewhat hypo- while the increase in streaming sales is most likely hap- Crue’s Nikki Six. “If this fan went and purchased the critical. When songs hit #1 on the radio or break 100 mil- pening because streaming is simply the most convenient record, CD, iTunes, wherever and then their friends go, lion views on video streaming websites like Youtube, way to listen to music. ‘Why did you pay for it? It’s free on Spotify,’ we’re being artists view this as a badge of honor. No longer do listeners have to worry about whether completely disrespectful to that superfan.” According to a New York Times article from February their iPods have enough space for their songs or if the These claims make some sense when viewed in isola- of this year, a video only makes about $2000 for a million music is properly synced between all devices because tion, but in the context of the current state of the music in- views BEFORE Youtube takes 45 percent of the cut. But streaming allows anyone to listen to music anytime, any- dustry these arguments come off as absurd and illogical. when songs like “Shake it Off” are played 40 million times where, with any device. Striking, first of all, is Mr. Borchetta’s apparent mis- on Spotify, artists cry that the compensation is not just. Taylor Swift, then, has given up the possibility of intro- understanding of how Spotify works. Spotify allows for Taylor wrote about the future of music in the Wall ducing herself to new legions of zealous, lifelong fans and the unlimited streaming of songs, but not for the actual Street Journal earlier this year. In that op-ed, she claims markets who would attend her shows, buy her merchan- ownership of music in the same way that purchasing an that “It’s my opinion that music should not be free, and dise and support her in many other ways, in favor of short album in CD, record or digital download format does. my prediction is that individual artists and their labels term gains in a market that has become irrelevant. By re- Furthermore, Spotify isn’t exactly free. Spotify has a free will someday decide what an album’s price point is. I stricting the platforms that she exposes herself to, Taylor format, but that is coupled with advertisements every hope they don’t underestimate themselves or undervalue Swift fails to embrace an opportunity for the growth of four or five songs and limited options for playing music their art.” her fanbase. Streaming is the future of the music, and it’s on mobile devices. Statements like this about the future make me think already here. Artists like Taylor Swift should come out of The actual unlimited service charges $10 a month, or that Ms. Swift does not have a good grasp on where the the woods and embrace the potential streaming has for $5 for students. $60 or $120 spent on music a year is no music industry is right now. The ability to provide a record them, or risk never ever ever getting together with new laughing matter. for free does not necessarily devalue it, as Taylor Swift fans. According to a 2013 article from Billboard, the aver- would say. A number of prominent artists have released age iTunes user, the people Taylor Swift and her label their music for free this year, including U2 (somewhat Contact Jimmy Kemper at [email protected]

By MIKO MALABUTE detectives and police officers to the … well, you get the just working on a feeling, working intuitively.” Scene Writer point. There are easily dozens of characters introduced, There is a beauty in the complete randomness and while the deliciously-addictive theme song “Too Many almost unstructured nature of the film. As the film pro- Entropy is commonly known — and often mistakenly Cooks” keeps going. And going. And going. The intro- ceeds, only once the machete-wielding man — who re- simplified — as a measure of disorder in a system, a lack duction of characters is similarly endless. This routine ally embodies the concept of entropy — “finishes” his of order and predictability. What you learn as you begin seems to perpetuate until eventually a man who looks business does the film seem to finally escape the per- to study thermodynamics (nerd alert) is that there is val- like a criminal directly out of “True Detective” comes in, petuating introduction scenes. It is only after he disrupts ue in that disorder, that when there is a lack of structure breaks all the monotony and — wielding a machete — re- the structure of the film can the story of the film proceed and confinement, the resulting freedom is oftentimes ally begins to make things edgy. (though there really is no story to the film — it concludes preferred, favorable and suggests something about the As the man comes in and begins to take out the afore- shortly after the opening credits finally end). accompanied “free” energy of that something. mentioned stereotypical sitcom characters one by one, The film is humorously dark and must be taken with Friday at 4 a.m., while the rest of the normal, routine the looping theme song begins to become distorted, large doses of salt — after all, the film is almost glorify- world was sleeping, Adult Swim aired an 11-minute short warped and then surely enough the film transitions into ing a murderous “anti-hero,” if he can even be considered that — even in your wildest dreams — you could never undoubtedly pure disorder and randomness. And, just that — and it is very weird, quite disgusting and at the even dream about. The short, titled “Too Many Cooks,” like any thermodynamic system, there is a lot of value in very least horribly graphic. However just like the concept is a spoof/parody of the ‘80s-era sitcoms, where every the disorder and lack of structure of the film. of entropy, it is valuable in its disorder and randomness. archetype of sitcom characters is introduced during a “I was working intuitively, and there’s a quote Elvis It is beautifully misunderstood and wonderful, even if a makeshift-opening credits — from the proud father, to Costello has that I really like,” film creator, Chris “Casper” bit nauseating. the homely mother, to the head-strong little boy, to the Kelly, said. “He said, ‘You start out imitating your heroes, uber-sociable teenage girl, to the “G.I. Joe” spin-off, to the and the way you [expletive] up becomes your style.’ I was Contact Miko Malabute at [email protected] EMILY DANAHER | The Observer The observer | tuesday, november 11, 2014 | ndsmcobserver.com 9

By MATT McMAHON quirk and mystery. Their band name is unpronounce- own musical gains rise to the surface, and Frank’s issues Scene Writer able — The Soronprfbs — and their avant-garde sound come to a head, so to speak. However, the script plants is indiscernible — heavily influenced by musicians like roots for these dramatic elements in the first hour that, You have to be insane to want to push the envelope in Captain Beefheart. Jon, unable to penetrate their music once noticed, maintain the film’s consistency. Besides, art. To experiment outside the norm, to deviate from the or their odd personalities, looks in from the outside once it handles both the comedic and dramatic so deftly that mainstream requires at least a small delusion on the part the band moves into a cabin to craft their debut album. any of its time spent focusing on either, or any combina- of the artist in order to pursue something that would be Still, he is enamored with Frank’s presence: the lead sing- tion of the two, makes sense in the movie’s universe. perceived by most as ridiculous, undesirable and unap- er emits a strange humanity and confident assuredness, As Frank, Michael Fassbender gives a career-affirming proachable. Attaching yourself to a project that audi- plus a certain musical genius that Jon can only dream of performance. He commands in the role despite the limi- ences might not receive or understand the way you want possessing. tation of not having a real face with which to act, relying them to is scary and could make the insecure hesitant The other members of The Soronprfbs are just as ec- on an excellent vocal and physical performance. His nu- to release their material, or hide themselves behind a fa- centric and intriguing as Frank, but much less acces- anced body language establishes the role’s extraordinary çade to escape personal insult. sible. They include a detached drummer (Carla Azar), a visionary tendencies, but continues to suggest an off- The Irish comedy-drama film “Frank” opens with the condescending French-speaking bassist (François Civil) kilter, damaged psyche. Meanwhile, Jon proves a wor- motivated but incredibly boring day-to-day of main char- and an aggressive synth and theremin player (Maggie thy peer to his eccentric bandmates through Gleesons’s acter Jon (Domhnall Gleeson). The camera follows him Gyllenhall). Also with them is Don (Scoot McNairy), the steady character progression, and he proves an espe- from his room, to his work, to his town, while he practi- band’s seriously flawed, yet open and inviting, manager. cially strong counter to Gyllenhall’s conflicted, explosive cally forces inspiration for his songwriting dream out of Jon watches their erratic behavior and assesses that cre- Clara, vying for control over Frank’s time and skill. everything around him, or rather, the nothing around ative brilliance comes from trouble and tragedy. He com- “Frank” flips the assumptions of “troubled genius” him. His talents are laughable, and his attempts at pro- pletely submerses himself thereafter, hoping for a spark with the help of Jon’s metamorphosis over the course fundity are as trite as a pop song’s chorus consisting in his own talents as a result of his insane surroundings. of the film. Jon turns out to be the most insane, forcing solely of “Oohs” and “Ohs.” But when he stumbles upon As such, Jon sees Frank in part as a mentor, who is able his way into the band and then trying to achieve con- an underground band in desperate need of a keyboardist to write a heartfelt song about the tuft in a chair’s uphol- trol from the outside, despite the utter mundaneness he for a local show, he jumps at the opportunity, hoping to stery, and in part as a gateway to his own fame, trying brings with him. immerse himself in the music he so wishes to be able to to ride his ingenuity’s coattails. Jon’s outsider perspec- He expects tragedy to be the catalyst for talent, when in create. tive provides a base for the comedy, allowing the audi- actuality it can be just as much a deterrent — and he only Jon gets even more than he yearned for though and ence to meet the band’s odd members along with him, discovers this to be the case in an excellent, understated more than he can handle, as the leader of the band re- while already knowing how much he doesn’t fit in. The scene late in the film. To bring tragedy upon himself, the cruits him permanently after the show ends because two film charms in its upfrontness to its material, treating film implicitly argues, is crazy and destructive, some- members quickly storm off in a fight. The leader of the the naturally absurd with a rare curtness that deserves thing no one should willingly do. And, evident in the re- band is Frank (Michael Fassbender), a man who wears recognition. verse fashion in which The Soronprfbs become popular, a paper-mâché-looking, face-like mask at all times and Once Jon starts to descend into the madness he so damage does not alone breed talent. only uses the name Frank. The film rapidly introduces welcomes, the tone shifts considerably in the film’s last its titular character and his band shrouded in bizarre third. Jon’s underlying attempts to exploit Frank for his Contact Matt McMahon at [email protected]

By JOHN DARR Casualties of Cool – “Casualties of Cool” The New Pornographers – “Brill Bruisers” Scene Writer Metal guitarist Devin Townsend teams up with folk Just look at that album cover. Neon lights, layered singer Ché Aimee Dorval to craft a masterpiece that’s words, pretty colors. That’s exactly what you get from The This year, Observer Scene writers wrote music reviews. somehow blues, folk, ambient and post-rock at the New Pornographers on their latest record “Brill Bruisers” They tirelessly listened to musicians who were and same time. An exquisitely-produced and masterfully- – an impressive group of supercharged indie tunes that weren’t Taylor Swift. They then thought about why it was performed record, Casualties of Cool’s self-titled debut glow like the screen you’re reading this on when you’re or wasn’t as good Taylor Swift. is both one of the most gorgeous and most technically watching the trippy ND commercial. With fist-shaking Then they wrote about how it could be more like Taylor impressive records of the year. A must listen for fans of anthems and vivid SYR ballads, “Brill Brusiers” has Swift and rated it a certain number of Taylors out of 1989 Taylor Swift who listen to Radiohead and Nick Drake on something for everyone. “Brill Bruisers” is something, Swifts. the side. say, Taylor Swift would be a big fan of, so you should be But no matter how many albums they listened to, no a big fan too. matter how many times they claimed they were going Ben Howard – “I Forget Where We Were” to “Six Characters In Search of an Author” “for the pro- Ben Howard is a stunningly poignant songwriter, and Spoon – “They Want My Soul” duction value,” they managed to miss some records that his latest release finds him exploring the very depths Just like every year, the people who say “rock is dead” didn’t sound at all like Taylor Swift but would be awe- of the human heart with the grace and taste of a 3 a.m. are proved hilariously wrong. Alongside Ex Hex, Trophy some if they did. Friday night Yak about “just wanting somebody to cuddle Scars, Ought and many more, Spoon released a fantas- Here, without further ado, are 10 albums The Observer with.” tic record chock-full of singalong choruses and air-guitar didn’t review this year, but would totally have given at Haunting guitar lines, soft pattering drums and worthy riffs. From the I’m-super-cool-but-I’m-sad-too least 22 Taylors out of Swift. Ben’s gorgeous voice craft a comfortable darkness that jaunt of “Inside Out” to the awesome update of Smashing you’ll want curl up in for hours. Essential for fans of The Pumpkin’s 1979 in “Do You,” “They Want My Soul” has all Owen Pallett – “In Conflict” National, Sufjan Stevens and, of course, Taylor Swift. that you need to feel at once like a teenager, a 20-some- Pallett’s latest record is sonically spacious enough to thing and your cool uncle. If you just listened to this store all of Taylor’s ex-boyfriends and yet lyrically pow- FKA Twigs – “LP1” record and Taylor Swift this year, you’d still be a happy erful enough to diss all of them. Essentially a group of Imagine if Taylor Swift sang R&B songs really slowly camper. pop songs disguised in haunting string arrangements and all of the best electronic producers twiddled knobs and experimental song structures, “In Conflict” master- behind it. A soulful, technically astounding masterpiece, Taylor Swift – “Fearless” fully weaves soaring hooks into meticulous baroque pop “LP1” is bursting with sonic power in the form of cas- We didn’t review this record because it wasn’t released compositions. cading drum machines, lithe synthesizers and Tahliah this year, but we know it’s no excuse. Sorry Notre Dame, An enthralling balance between accessible and chal- Barnett’s astounding voice. If you’re looking for pop an- we’ll try to do better next year. lenging, “In Conflict” is one of the most rewarding sing- thems with the restraint and class of a night stargazing er/songwriter/producer records of the year. next to the lake, don’t miss FKA Twigs. Contact John Darr at [email protected] EMILY DANAHER | The Observer 10 The observer | tuesday, november 11, 2014 | ndsmcobserver.com Classifieds

Sports Authority MEN’S TENNIS | ITA INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS Previewing college ND doubles duo advances hoops season to quarterfinals

favorite even after losing Nick By MANNY De JESUS individual player and each accomplish all of the goals that Brian Hartnett Johnson and Aaron Gordon. Sports Writer combo together must continue they have set for themselves, Managing Editor Arizona is tough defensively to improve moving forward, but these last two events have and includes a balanced attack Notre Dame’s doubles but we like the foundation that shown them that they are on In contrast to its high-pow- that includes tested upper- pairs advanced to the quar- each of these teams have.” the right path.” ered, frenetic spectacle of a classmen like point guard T.J. terfinals of the ITA Indoor No. 27-ranked duo junior Notre Dame has now com- championship in the spring, the McConnell and Brandon Ashley Championships on Friday in Alex Lawson and senior Billy pleted its fall season, and the college basketball season often as well as promising newcom- Flushing, New York. Pecor also fell in the quarter- Irish will return to match play begins with little fanfare. ers like heralded recruit Stanley The sophomore duo of Eddy finals, after winning in the in January when they travel to The start of the season fea- Johnson. Covalschi and Josh Hagar round of 32 and the round of Rancho Santa Fe, California, tures many “cupcake” games started off their tournament 16. to compete in the Morgan Run for big-name programs, tourna- Will Connecticut be able to on a bye in the doubles main They defeated Harvard’s No. Hidden Duals. Coach Sachire ments in locales as far-flung as defend its national title? draw after winning the dou- 36 junior Denis Nguyen and said he has already decided Alaska and Hawaii and several The Huskies surprised many bles Midwest Regional title in sophomore Brian Yeung, 6-3, his plans for the team during teams — I’m looking at you, by winning the national cham- Ann Arbor, Michigan on Oct. 4-6, 7-6 (7-3), in the round of their break from competition. Kentucky — trying to figure out pionship as a seven-seed last 20. In the round of 16 at the 32. In the round of 16, Lawson He said he wants Notre Dame what kind of on-court chemis- season. Connecticut returns Indoor Championships, the and Pecor played another tight to be the most improved team try they have. several key contributors from sophomore tandem defeated match against University of in the country when they get Some even can argue that last season’s team, including freshman Julian Cash and Southern Florida’s No. 12 ju- back in January. with the NCAA tournament talented guard Ryan Boatright. sophomore Florian Lakat from nior Roberto Cid and sopho- “I’m really, really excited now expanded to 68 teams, Unfortunately for the Huskies, Mississippi State in straight more Sasha Gozun, defeating for these next two months be- regular-season college basket- their top contributor and leader sets 7-5, 6-3. Covalschi and them 7-6 (8-6), 6-2. However, cause each of our players, and ball has become devalued — it’s down the stretch, Shabazz Hagar’s run came to an end in the Irish duo fell to UCLA’s therefore our entire team, can now possible for teams to earn Napier, is now in the NBA, and the quarterfinals as they lost No. 31 sophomore Mackenzie make a significant jump in at-large bids with double-digit their frontcourt might just be a straight sets, 6-3, 6-3, to No. McDonald and freshman our level of play,” Sachire said. losses. There might be some bit suspect. Still, Connecticut 19 senior Yannick Hanfmann Martin Redicki in straight sets, “This is a great period of time truth to that — certainly, col- should roll through an and senior Roberto Quiroz of 7-5, 6-4. to emphasize, work on and im- lege basketball doesn’t feature American Athletic Conference USC. “I don’t know that there was prove the areas of each player’s the same sort of high stakes in that is even further decimated “Our players performed at a great difference of how these game that needs to get better the regular season that college by the loss of Louisville and a pretty high level this past teams played compared to the without the concern of how football does — but that doesn’t receive a solid seed, though it weekend in New York,” Irish Regional Championships,” they will hold up in competi- mean there’s not great players remains to be seen who will coach Ryan Sachire said. Sachire said. “The results in tion. Our goal for the months and teams to watch and in- step the Huskies up to an elite “Obviously, for both pairs to New York were, if anything, of November and December is triguing matchups both in and level come March. make the quarterfinals of the just further confirmation that very clear, and that is to be the out of conference. event is significant, consider- we have some really good single most improved team Here’s a look at some of the Which conference will be ing the tournament represent- players and that these teams in the country once we start best college basketball story- the toughest in the nation? ed the best college players/ are capable of playing doubles competing again in January.” lines heading into this season. Speaking of Louisville, its doubles teams in the country. at the highest national level. addition to the ACC might just There are clearly some as- They all know that they have Contact Manny De Jesus at What will Kentucky look make the conference the tough- pects of the game that each to improve significantly to [email protected] like? est in the nation. Though the This question can probably ACC didn’t have a Final Four NFL be asked every season as long as representative last season, John Calipari and his one-and- it currently has four teams done model continue to be in ranked in the top-10 — Duke, Lexington. The Wildcats rolled North Carolina, Louisville and Chargers back at work to to the national title in 2012, lost Virginia. Throw in Syracuse in the first round of the NIT and near-top 25 teams like the following year and suffered Pittsburgh and North Carolina 10 losses in the regular season State, and the ACC should at the end losing streak last year before gelling on a run very least be a battle at the top to the national championship of the standings. Associated Press view it a little different,” outside interception with 1:13 left to game. linebacker Jarret Johnson said clinch the win. Fortunately for the top- Which freshmen will SAN DIEGO — The San Diego about facing Oakland. “But this Since then the Chargers have ranked Wildcats, this season emerge nationally? Chargers returned to work is the Raiders. We know how had trouble running the ball, might require less team devel- The previously mentioned Monday after their bye week, talented they are, we know how protecting Philip Rivers and opment than in recent years freshmen Towns and Johnson saying they’re still confident de- hard they play and if you take mounting a pass rush. because Kentucky returns a may well both be candidates for spite a three-game losing streak them for granted, if you look at Against Miami, they had number of starters, including the top first-year player in the that’s put them in a perilous them just for the record, you’re trouble doing pretty much the Harrison twins, Aaron and country. But it wouldn’t be fair spot in the playoff picture. a fool.” everything. Andrew, as well as juniors Alex to leave Duke’s Jahlil Okafor off The Chargers (5-4) host the The Chargers stumbled The losing streak is “in the Poythress and Willie Cauley- this list. Okafor is a six-foot-10 winless Oakland Raiders on around in the first game against past but it’s also kind of right Stein. Add in a talented fresh- center that has drawn compari- Sunday. Despite the Raiders the Raiders, allowing rookie there on your mind,” wide re- man class led by big man Karl sons to Tim Duncan and will (0-9) being on a 15-game los- Derek Carr to throw four touch- ceiver Eddie Royal said. “As a Towns, and Kentucky should be called on to help out a Blue ing streak, they almost beat the down passes, before coming competitor you just hate losing have a good shot at reaching the Devils team looking to replace Chargers in Oakland on Oct. 12. up with big plays in the fourth and you know that feeling and same game it lost in last season. Jabari Parker and Rodney Hood. That was San Diego’s last quarter to win 31-28. you never want to have it again. Okafor will likely have a fellow victory, before it lost at home to Rookie Branden Oliver scored So that kind of motivates you to Will Arizona bring the Pac- freshman feeding him the ball Kansas City, at Denver and then on a 1-yard run to put the come out and work that much 12 its first championship in guard Tyus Jones. And who was routed 37-0 at Miami. Chargers ahead by three with harder, study a little bit more this century? knows which other freshmen “I think normally if it was a 1:56 left and rookie cornerback film, just so you don’t have that There have been constant may emerge to help contribute non-divisional game you might Jason Verrett made a leaping feeling again.” rumblings of an East Coast bias to making the season’s end as with regards to college basket- exciting as it’s been the last few The Observer accepts classifieds every business day from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Notre Dame office, ball coverage, and such rumors seasons. 024 South Dining Hall. 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ND WOMEN’S TENNIS ROWING Irish split up to ND scrimmages reigning gain experience national champion

By ZACH KLONSINSKI beating two teams from By BENJAMIN HORVATH need more work,” he said. there whenever it’s possi- Sports Writer Marquette and another from Sports Writer “I think it was pretty clear ble,” Stone said. Indiana. Sophomore Mary during the scrimmage that Stone said he views this Notre Dame wrapped up Closs guided freshman part- Notre Dame finished the Ohio State was the fastest weather restriction not as a its fall season over the week- ner Brooke Broda through fall portion of its 2014-2015 team.” negative, but as an oppor- end as the team split up to the freshman’s first collegiate schedule with a four-team The scrimmage was the tunity to improve upon fit- participate in its final two match, compiling a 3-1 record scrimmage event at Griggs final event of the fall, and ness and strength through tournaments. as well. The duo of junior Julie Reservoir in Columbus, the Irish will not compete indoor training. The Irish sent the dou- Vrabel and Notre Dame’s oth- Ohio. until their spring schedule “I think that each school bles pair of junior Quinn er freshman, Allie Miller, also The all-day scrimmage, commences in March at the has its challenges in differ- Gleason and sopho- went 3-1 on the weekend. which featured the Irish, Oak Ridge Invitational in ent ways — ours just hap- more Monica Robinson to “It was really fun playing Michigan State, Indiana Oak Ridge, Tennessee. pens to be the weather,” Flushing, New York, for with [Broda],” Closs said. and host squad Ohio State, Although there is a large Stone said. “It is what it the USTA/ITA National “She’s a lefty also so we had consisted of five race gap between the fall and is, and I’m not concerned Indoor Intercollegiate two lefties out there which pieces, each timed at five spring seasons, Stone said about it. We’ll just train re- Championships while the gave us an advantage with minutes. he preaches consistency to ally hard and make sure we rest of the team headed north serving. She’s really smart on Irish coach Martin Stone his team, since the fall is an take full advantage of those to the Western Michigan the court, so doubles was fun said he was content with opportunity to prepare for times where we are able to University Super Challenge. working strategy on the court. the way the team “fought spring competition. get outside.” The trip to the National “Both [Miller] and [Broda] hard” during the scrim- “From the beginning of Despite not competing for Indoor Championship was are really hard-working, ded- mage and especially how the fall all the way to the another four months, Stone the second national tourna- icated. They’ve put a lot of his team showed improve- spring, our goals don’t said winter training is a ment of the fall for Gleason hours in and I think that rubs ments throughout the day. change,” Stone said. “It’s time when he will encour- and Robinson, as they par- off on everyone. I think ev- “I thought by the end always a matter of trying age individuals to chal- ticipated in the All-American eryone has put in extra hours of the afternoon, we were to get as fast as we possibly lenge themselves, which Invitational in Pacific this fall that’ll pay off in the better than we were in the can, and I think we all have ultimately will translate Palisades, California, at the spring.” beginning, and that’s cer- a good idea of what we need into overall team improve- end of September. The pair “We’ve got two freshmen tainly a positive,” Stone to do to get there.” ment come spring. was knocked out in the Round who absolutely love to be on said. The cold weather adds “We’re obviously interest- of 32 this weekend by Barry the court,” Robinson said. However, the Irish coach restrictions to the team’s ed in each person getting as University’s team of senior On the singles side, Closs, noticed areas the team must ability to practice outdoors fit and as strong as possible Linda Fritschken and ju- Vrabel, Miller and Fennelly improve upon during the during the winter, but Stone before we get back onto the nior Emma Onila, 6-4, 7-5. all posted 2-1 records, while winter training months, if said the team intends to water in the spring,” Stone Although they did not make juniors Darby Mountford and they are to unseat two-time practice outside as long as said. it as far as they had hoped, Alaina Roberts both finished defending NCAA champion possible. The Irish will open their Robinson said it was still a 1-2. Ohio State in the spring. “Sometimes, you nev- spring schedule at the Oak good trip. When asked in separate in- “This event gave us a good er know, we may have a Ridge Invitational on March “I thought it was a great terviews what they thought idea on where are in relation chance to get out there in 14 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. experience,” Robinson said. the team’s strengths were af- to those other three teams, January or February if the “I thought this whole fall ter the 2014 fall season, both especially Ohio State, and weather warms up enough, Contact Benjamin Horvath at season, just traveling to Closs and Robinson respond- showed those areas that but we intend to be out [email protected] Nationals and Regionals, it ed with similar answers. was just really good experi- “I think our strengths [are] MEN’S SWIMMING ence for us. Just being there in our hard work and [that] we the mix with these top players mesh really well as a team,” from all over and getting the Closs said. opportunity to play and get “I’d say our hard work Notre Dame finishes different players and player and persistence [are our types, it was good.” strengths],” Robinson said. The two had never played “Also our bond. We’re all close second in double-dual together before Irish coach and we trust each other, and Jay Louderback paired them we’re friends off the court, Observer Staff Report (3:58.54) of Virginia Tech. in the relay events. The up at the start of the fall sea- and that just makes all the Sophomore Kevin Bradley A-team lineup of Ayhan, son, but they have developed difference.” Notre Dame finished and senior John Nappi also Stephens, Williamson and a good feel for each other’s As the schedule moves into ahead of Pittsburgh but fell placed in the top 10, post- Buerger finished second games on the court, Robinson the brief off-season period to Virginia Tech in a dou- ing times of 4:03.69 and (3:19.19) in the 400 med- said. before dual-matches pick up ble-dual ACC meet at the 4:04.47 for fifth and seventh, ley, and the B-team squad “It’s nice working with in January, Robinson said she Rolfs Aquatic Center this respectively. of Whitacre, Miller, Olson [Quinn] because we are both and her teammates are eager weekend. Nappi also claimed a sec- and Bradley came in third really competitive and we for the possibilities the up- The Irish beat Pittsburgh, ond place finish (15:56.64) (3:23.53). both want to do really well,” coming 2015 season holds. 286-84, but fell to defend- in the 1,650 free, while fresh- Senior Nick Nemetz rep- Robinson, the younger of the “I’m really excited,” ing ACC champions Virginia man Benjamin Jany finished resented the Irish divers on pair said. “We both push our- Robinson said. “I think we a Tech, 201-169, in their last close behind in third place the podium and won the selves. Sometimes we’re a lit- have a lot of potential, and I home meet of the fall sea- (15:59.09). 1-meter diving competition tle too hard on ourselves, but think that if we work together son. The Irish posted three The Irish bested Virginia with a score of 322.15. we’re both very motivated.” and really build each other first-place victories and five Tech and Pittsburgh in the The Irish dominated Gleason and Robinson up, I feel like we could do re- runner-up finishes to close relay event and swept first Saturday’s freestyle com- bounced back from the loss ally well. I mean, the sky’s Friday’s 10 events, while and second place in the petition. Plaschka took to Barry with two victories the limit, I feel. We did really several top-three finishes 200 medley relay. Plaschka, first place in the 50 free during consolation play in well last year, making it to the across multiple events. Stephens, senior Cameron (20.67), while Krause and straight sets, defeating teams Sweet 16, and I feel like this Notre Dame opened the Miller and freshman Robert junior Michael Hudspith from Kentucky and Virginia. year, why not win it?” weekend with a first-place Whitacre represented the placed seventh and tenth, Meanwhile, the rest of the The Irish will rest and victory in the 200 free relay. A-team lineup for a first respectively. Sophomore team traveled to Kalamazoo, continue to work in prac- Freshmen Justin Plaschka place time of 1:30.68, while Trent Jackson came in third Michigan, for the final action tice as they ready for their and Joseph Krause and se- the B-team squad of Krause, (1:41.70) in the 200 race be- of the fall season at the WMU spring season opener Jan. 17, niors Zachary Stephens and junior Bogac Ayhan and hind two Hokies swimmers. Super Challenge. The Irish when they welcome Western Matthew Buerger posted a seniors Patrick Olson and Stephens, Buerger, Plaschka doubles teams found success Michigan to the Eck Tennis time of 1:21.94 for first place. Jonathan Williamson took and senior Kevin Hughes on the court, as the team of Pavilion. Sophomore Tom Anderson second place with a time of closed out the meet for the sophomore Jane Fennelly and finished the 400 IM in 1:31.46. Irish with a first-place fin- senior Katherine White went Contact Zach Klonsinski at 3:59.47, less than a sec- Notre Dame opened ish in the freestyle relay 3-1 over the tournament, [email protected] ond behind Robert Owen Saturday with more success (3:01.34). 12 The observer | tuesday, november 11, 2014 | ndsmcobserver.com Sports M Interhall Morrissey 7, Keenan 0 Continued from page 16 By TYLER WOJCIAK Sports Writer zone and forcing a punt to keep No. 1 Morrissey battled through the score within six points after a defensive matchup to claim a the first quarter. 7-0 victory over No. 8 Knott in The beginning of the second the first round of the Interhall quarter brought more setbacks playoffs. for a beleaguered Carroll offense, Morrissey (4-0) had the ball to however. On a fourth-down play start the game, and senior quar- at their own goal line, the Vermin terback Ryan Lundquist drove holder bobbled the snap and was the Manor down the field, scoring tackled in Carroll’s end zone for a the game’s only touchdown on a safety to bring the score to 8-0. scramble into the end zone from The Carroll defense played close five yards out. man coverage on the ensuing For the remainder of the possession and earned an inter- game, both defenses dominat- ception of their own. Carroll soph- ed the contest as neither team omore running back, linebacker could produce on their offensive and captain Zachary Dodd said he fronts. The score remained 7-0 at was satisfied with the work of his halftime. team’s defense. Knott (2-2) opened the second “I think our defense did a pret- half with possession but was ty good job,” Dodd said. “Giving forced to punt. Morrissey started up a 65-yard touchdown on the to move the ball with some mo- first play of the game is tough mentum, before Knott junior thing to bounce back from, but I safety Griffin Carroll halted the thought we responded well. We drive with an interception. didn’t give up any offensive touch- A sack of Juggerknott senior downs the rest of the game, and quarterback and captain David EMILY DANAHER | The Observer our turnovers gave us some great Taiclet by the Manor defense led Sunday at 1 p.m. at LaBar Fields. up the touchdown with a 35-yard the game,” but his team played well opportunities, but unfortunately to a turnover on downs and pre- flea-flicker pass to junior receiver throughout the season. we couldn’t capitalize. Overall, I vented Knott from capitalizing on Contact Tyler Wojciak at Daniel Muldoon. Babiak said the “We kept playing hard,” Nagy think the defense played a good Carroll’s interception. [email protected] trick play worked well. said. “[We] couldn’t keep it moving game, just came up a little short.” Despite the Manor’s attempt to “We drew that up this week,” too much on offense and the penal- The half concluded with no run out the clock, Knott took over Stanford 17, Fisher 0 Babiak said. “We weren’t sure if we ties really hurt us as well. Our first further scoring from either team, from its own five-yard line with a By MAREK MAZUREK were going to use it. We had a good game we lost pretty badly (Fisher leaving the score 8-0 at the start little more than three minutes left Sports Writer scenario; we had the ball in good lost to Carroll 21-0), and we were a of the third. Carroll adjusted its in the game. field position, so we figured why little worried after that, but we kept offensive game plan after half Taiclet and the Knott offense The No. 5 Griffins defeated No. not run it.” working hard and we came back time, abandoning its methodical were able to move the ball until 4 Fisher 17-0 in a first-round upset Stanford opened the second and won our next three games, so running game in favor of a more Morrissey junior cornerback Pete in the Interhall postseason Sunday half with a long drive that led to we were pretty happy about that.” focused short-yardage passing at- Ciuffo intercepted a pass and re- afternoon. a field goal by freshman kicker Babiak said his team will need tack. A lengthy drive fueled by a 40- turned it all the way to the Knott With the win, Stanford will ad- Samuel Kohler. The drive took up to continue practicing well to con- yard reception placed the Vermin 10-yard line, crushing Knott’s vance in the playoffs to face top- most of the third quarter and left tinue on the path to the champion- in the red zone, but McMinimee hopes for a late-game comeback. seeded Morrissey, after the Manor Fisher with little time to mount a ship game at Notre Dame Stadium. intercepted an under-thrown pass Morrissey captain Erik Rayno shut out Knott 7-0 Sunday. comeback. “We just have to keep getting out to reclaim possession for Siegfried. praised the Juggerknotts and his Stanford captain and junior In attempt to narrow the gap, the there every day we have a prac- Neither team would find the team’s performance. Daniel Babiak said the team’s prep- Fisher offense began to focus more tice,” Babiak said. “Morrissey and scoreboard again until late in the “Knott played tough, just like aration was a major factor in the on passing. Fisher quarterback and Knott are both pretty good teams, fourth quarter, when a deep ball we knew they would,” Rayno victory. sophomore Michael Cooney threw so we’re going to have to prepare to from the Carroll offense found said. “They have talented players, “What helped us win today was for 58 yards in the game but was play the best team in the league, in its way once again into the arms and they can both move the ball that we had a great practice this unable to conduct a scoring drive. my opinion.” of McMinimee, who ran the ball on offense and shut you down on week,” Babiak said. “We got a lot of However, time was against the Stanford will play Morrissey on back for a defensive score. The defense. The defense did an out- attendance, which is so hard in this Green Wave, and Fisher ultimately Sunday in the semi-finals at 1 p.m. game clock ran out moments into standing job of pressuring Knott’s league. [The team] got out here re- fell 17-0. at LaBar Fields. Carroll’s following possession, so- quarterback and keeping their of- ally early and had a great warm up Fisher captain and senior lidifying the Ramblers’ 14-0 win. fense in check. We have a couple so everyone was fresh. The guys Matthew Nagy said there was “just Contact Marek Mazurek at The Siegfried defense, particularly of things to work on on offense, took it easy last night, and when we a little bit of frustration at the end of [email protected] McMinimee’s two interceptions, but I’m confident that with our came out here everyone was all-in.” prevented Carroll from mounting starters back in against Stanford, Stanford’s preparation paid off Paid Advertisement a second-half comeback. we’re going to be all right.” as the Griffins forced a fumble on “The first [interception], I knew Taiclet said he was proud of the opening drive of the game, he wasn’t going to beat me on a Knott’s performance, especially recovered by senior linebacker fly,”M cMinimee said. “The quar- defensively. Peter Jochens. The Griffins capi- terback was a half step too late “Our defense was outstand- talized on the fumbled and scored throwing it. The other one, he just ing today; except for one big a touchdown on the ensuing pos- put a little too much on it to the play, we were able to shut them session with a 33-yard pass from outside. I knew he was a big tall down defensively, which is saying freshman quarterback Andrew guy and he was coming deep, so I something since they are a much Foster to sophomore wide receiver just played outside and he threw it bigger team than us,” Taiclet said. Brent Jordan in the end zone. right to me.” “I think if you ask any of the teams Foster’s running and passing McMinimee said he was that played or watched us play, production helped the Stanford pleased with the performance of they would say we were one of the offense dominate, as he ended the a Siegfried squad that went .500 in best teams in Interhall. We had a game with 93 yards passing, 31 the regular season. ton of talent, but we were small.” yards rushing and a touchdown. “We’re a low seed here, but I Morrissey will play the Griffins Babiak said Foster’s performance don’t think that’s indicative of our next week for a spot in the cham- was the result of hard work in team talent,” McMinimee said. pionship game, and Rayno said practice. “We dropped some games; we had he believes his team is ready for “The passing game in general some guys who weren’t here, who the challenge. has been coming along the entire were hurt – so that kinda hurt. But “Stanford is a very big and very season,” Babiak said. “Today was today we were full strength, and physical football team, so I think just showing the results of all the we’re dangerous when we’re full a lot of this week needs to be dedi- hard work we’ve been putting in strength.” cated to creating a mental tough- the last two months.” Siegfried will play Keenan ness just as much as a physical On the next possession, the on Sunday at 2:15 p.m. at LaBar one.” Rayno said. “We know what Griffins forced the Green Wave to Fields. we have to do, and our work is cut punt. Stanford regained possession out for us, but we’re confident in and scored another touchdown Contact Brett O’Connell at our abilities as a football team.” on a 5-yard run by junior running [email protected] The Manor take on Stanford on back Michael Grasso. Foster set Sports ndsmcobserver.com | tuesday, november 11, 2014 | The Observer 13 W Interhall well out there.” Continued from page 16 Contact Kyan Klaus at [email protected] conversion and trailed 8-6 heading into the second quarter. Pangborn 27, Cavanaugh 0 In the second quarter, Mulhall DANIEL O’BOYLE took advantage of a Pyros inter- Sports Writer ception by throwing a short touch- down pass, giving the Pyros a 14-6 No. 3 Pangborn shut out No. lead into the half. After a Pyros 6 Cavanaugh in a 27-0 victory in three-and-out to start the second the first round of interhall playoff half, Walsh was deep into the Pyros’ games. territory when the Pasquerilla East Pangborn senior quarterback forced a momentum-swinging in- Caitlin Gargan had four total touch- terception in their end zone. Walsh downs on the day, while the Phoxes was unable to recover, and the defense held the Chaos scoreless to Pyros scored two touchdowns in advance to the semifinals. the fourth quarter to put the game Gargan engineered a scoring away, 28-12. drive on the game’s first posses- Moore said he was satisfied with sion, moving the Phoxes offense his team’s performance. upfield before running into the “I’m really proud of the way corner for a 5-yard touchdown. we played today,” Moore said. “It Pangborn senior cornerback and wasn’t our best game, and we still captain Anna McNamara said she have some room for improvement, was particularly impressed by her so I’m excited to see what the next team’s opening drive. two games hold for us. Hopefully “Our offense got us off to a re- we can get into the stadium [to play ally quick start,” McNamara said. EMILY DANAHER | The Observer for the championship] and play “It really took the pressure off the defense.” Paid Advertisement The Pangborn defense built on the advantage, intercepting Cavanaugh senior quarterback Sam Flores’s pass on third-and- long. Gargan rewarded her de- fense’s efforts within three plays as she escaped pressure and threw for a 19-yard touchdown pass. Cavanaugh came close to scoring on its second drive, turn- ing a deflected pass into a gain and converting a fourth down in the following play. However, after marching downfield and com- pleting a long pass to the 3-yard line, Flores threw a second pick on third-and-goal. The Chaos soon earned another first-and-goal late in the half, but again Pangborn’s secondary pre- vented Cavanaugh from reaching the endzone. Despite shutting out the Chaos, McNamara said the Pangborn defensive performance wasn’t perfect, as the two flags against the Phoxes extended Cavanaugh drives on third down. “On defense, we need to work on playing a clean game and not get- ting as many penalties,” she said. Cavanaugh started the second half with another long but scoreless drive, and the Pangborn offense used this momentum to pull away. A deep ball from Gargan found ju- nior receiver Katie Schultz in space on 3rd-and-21 for a 61-yard touch- down pass. Gargan soon added a 22-yard run to seal the win. Harrington said she was still able to find positives from the way her team played the game. “I don’t think we gave up, which was really important,” Harrington said. “We stayed in it the whole time. We had some good plays and left it all out on the field. “We got caught in a lot of tricky situations and couldn’t convert some first-and-goals. We just couldn’t catch the ball when it was really important.” Pangborn will play Pasquerilla East in the semifinals Sunday at LaBar Practice Facility at 4 p.m. The Pyros handed the Phoxes their only loss of this regular season.

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Football Jackson pressure the ball like that, ball, having more assists.” “One thing I want to work Continued from page 14 Continued from page 14 that’s an unbelievably unself- “He had three turnovers in on personally [is] making sure ish act because it wears you the first half [against Duluth],” we come out strong and finish good position, and that’s on me that last year. So he’s got a great out. So I’m trying to figure out Brey said. “Now, overall, his strong, both halves,” Jackson as a coach.” feel for our stuff.” how to sub for him to get him a stats in 20 practices are very said. However, Kelly said he was Jackson was quick to credit rest because he’s got a heck of solid. But we’ve just got to be “His whole thing was we’ve still confident in the abilities of his teammates and coaches a workout the way he pressures smart with that thing because got to get off to a good start,” his signal-caller to lead Notre with his development in the the ball. He helps the rest of our he’s going to have his hands a Brey said. “He’s got a strong Dame drives, especially since last year. defense that teams are at least lot.” voice and he wants his team to Golson brought the Irish back “I just feel like a year of ma- having to start their offense out Yet Brey knows his young be good. within three points of the Sun turity as well as getting closer a little further.” guard is still learning and “Ball’s in his hands [now]. Devils in the fourth quarter. to my teammates and coach- His unselfishness continues will make mistakes occasion- Italy was great for him because “Well, I mean, after the first es has really helped me out,” off the court. In addition to ally. He said he does not want he got to quarterback us for 30 plays, I mean we had — I Jackson said. “I feel so close to giving credit to his teammates Jackson looking over at his four games. … He’s a confident think the first 35 plays we had my teammates, and the coach- and coaches for his develop- coach on the bench when he guy and he’s become a voice for most of all of our mistakes were es also, that I can say anything ment, Jackson is the first to plays though. us but he’s firmly at the con- made, and they were all cor- and so I just want to communi- point out what he thinks he can “He got creative [against trols of this thing.” rectable mistakes,” Kelly said. cate, be a good leader, help the do better. When asked what Duluth],” Brey said. “He’s driv- Don’t try to tell that to “Then our next 47 plays, other team.” he thought of his play against ing, he’s playing, he’s attacking, Jackson though. He just wants than the last play of the game, While Jackson has come out Minnesota Duluth on Nov. 1, he’s going for it. … I don’t want to help his team win. the last sack there where we and put up high point totals to in which he put up 20 points, you looking at the bench. I’m “Throughout the whole year I were trying to make a play, he’s start the season, Brey said he Jackson did not mince words. going to let you play through just want to remain aggressive doing really good things. has been even more impressed “I guess the first thing I mistakes.” and play my role,” Jackson said. “So we know what he’s ca- with his defensive play. noticed was my turnovers,” As many have noticed, “I think that’s something that I pable of doing. … It’s striving “I’ll tell you what: to do what Jackson said. “I know how Jackson is much more vocal on can help our team do with my for consistency, because we get Demetrius can do offensively much we take pride in taking the court already than he was voice and communication.” really great batches of work. It’s after pressuring the ball like care of the ball, so that’s defi- last year. He has even started to really gaining that consistency he pressures it, that’s a work- nitely something I want to work develop a trademark for what Contact Zach Klonsinski at for four quarters. So my eyes out,” Brey said. “When you on, just being better with the he wants his team to focus on. [email protected] tell me the body of work just needs to be more consistent.” Paid Advertisement Kelly said more of that consis- tency needs to come from the field-goal tandem of junior long snappers Scott Daly and Hunter Smith. The unit botched a hold on a fourth-quarter attempt during Notre Dame’s comeback bid. “Yeah, I would probably use John McKay’s line — I’m in favor of execution, executing both of them,” Kelly said. “Better ex- ecution for those two. Those are the only two guys. These guys like live with each other all summer. It’s just absolutely crazy that we can’t get a snap and catch in that situation. “… It was a crucial time in the game to have that kind of a mis- take. So go back to the routine and continue to work on it, and hope that we don’t have that mistake again.” Graduate student cornerback Cody Riggs sat out Saturday’s game with a stress reaction in his foot, and Kelly said his staff will keep an eye on the injury. “It’s something we’re going to have to monitor the rest of the year,” Kelly said. “I think we’ll probably have to cut back a lit- tle bit in his practice and really kind of make sure that we can get him through the rest of the season.”

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By MARY GREEN In Saturday’s 55-31 loss to Sports Editor Arizona State, Notre Dame quickly fell behind and was not Notre Dame will use this able to catch up, thanks in large week to focus on improving for part to the Sun Devils’ 28 points its final three regular-season off five Irish turnovers. games instead of looking at Senior quarterback Everett postseason possibilities, Irish Golson threw four intercep- head coach Brian Kelly said in tions and lost one of his two his Sunday teleconference. fumbles on the night. “Well, after the debacle in “I mean, look, there is clearly the desert here on offense, we a number of things that we’ve have a lot to focus on just on got to clean up, and in a game Tuesday,” Kelly said. “So we’re where the turnovers decided going to focus on cleaning up the game, there are things that what we need to clean up inter- we can do better as coaches,” nally, offensively, defensively. Kelly said. “We’ve got to be able So there won’t be any big-pic- to — I think the biggest thing ture conversations. We’ve got a for me is, we’ve got to take care lot of work to do to be better as of the careless mistakes. There a football team. That’s going to are going to be some mistakes be the focus this week.” made within the structure of Kelly also said he will be look- our offense, but they can’t be ing for more consistency across careless. Then we’ve got to do a the board from his players as great job of putting him in a KARLA MORENO | The Observer the team heads into the final Senior quarterback Everett Golson drops back to pass during Notre Dame’s 55-31 loss Saturday at Arizona stretch of its schedule. see FOOTBALL PAGE 14 State. Golson has turned the ball over 17 times in the last six games, including five times Saturday.

MEN’S BASKETBALL MEN’S INTERHALL Jackson shows promise for Siegfried knocks Irish in offseason off Carroll By ZACH KLONSINSKI By BRETT O’CONNELL beat double coverage to catch a Sports Writer Sports Writer 30-yard pass along the left side- line. The secondary failed to Sophomore guard Demetrius No. 6-seed Siegfried held the catch up to him, and McMinimee Jackson has proved himself to offense of No. 3-seed Carroll out sprinted another 35 yards down- be one of Notre Dame’s early- of the end zone en route to a 14-0 field for the touchdown. season surprises. upset win Sunday. Carroll’s unfavorable start Much of the early-season The victory over the Vermin ad- continued as an errant pass re- focus has surrounded Notre vanced the Ramblers (3-2) to the sulted in a Siegfried interception Dame’s returning seniors, next round of the interhall play- just a few plays later. However, guard Jerian Grant and guard/ offs. The Ramblers scored what the Vermin defense stood stout forward Pat Connaughton. would prove to be the winning for the remainder of the quarter, However, the development of touchdown on their first play holding Siegfried out of the red sophomore guard Demetrius from scrimmage, as freshman Jackson looked promising this wide receiver Sean McMinimee see M INTERHALL PAGE 12 weekend. The Mishawaka prod- uct averaged 19.5 across Notre WOMEN’S INTERHALL Dame’s two exhibition contests, surpassing his 17 points as a high all of last season. His de- velopment extends beyond just PE and Pangborn his scoring capability. Jackson showed he has become one of the team’s vocal leaders as well. advance “I feel very confident talking to my guys, even if they don’t By RYAN KLAUS execute,” Moore said. “We knew always listen,” Jackson said. “In Sports Writer that if we played our best, we were the huddles I’m talking to the going to be tough to beat. So, we SARAH OLSON | The Observer guys just trying to be a leader.” On a chilly Sunday afternoon, wanted to come out here and com- Sophomore Demetrius Jackson drives to the hoop during Notre “He’s becoming more of a Dame’s 82-59 exhibition win over Lewis on Friday. Pasquerilla East proved to be too pete at the highest level.” voice,” Irish coach Mike Brey formidable an opponent for Walsh Pyros quarterback Macy said. “I think he will become Brey first handed the role system and our sets. I didn’t as the Pyros rolled to a 26-12 victory. Mulhall’s two touchdown passes even more of a leader month of starting point guard to know he had that good a feel Pyros coach Kendall Moore and an impressive all-around de- to month. That’s his personal- Jackson this summer when because I never had him at the knew this would not be an easy fensive effort carried Pasquerilla ity, and when you’re the point the team traveled to play four throttle last year. But we start game for his team; however, he said East to victory. In the first quarter, guard, you’ve got to use your exhibition games in Italy, and practicing for Italy, he goes, he knew if his team played well, both teams traded touchdowns, voice. I think he has a really he said the sophomore has ‘Coach, what about we look at they would have a good chance of with Walsh scoring a long touch- good feel of our system and our taken the ball and run with it. five and post Pat?’ [Graduated winning. down off a halfback pass. However, sets and everything. I think as “He couldn’t wait to get the guard] Eric [Atkins] did all “We knew we were going to Walsh could not complete its the year goes, he will become as ball in his hands,” Brey said. get tested today, but we wanted strong a voice as Jerian or Pat.” “He has a great feel for our see JACKSON PAGE 14 to come out and start fast and see W INTERHALL PAGE 13