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Cervelli speaks out on scandal Saint Mary’s president joins Jenkins in call for action at opening Mass By JORDAN COCKRUM Saint Mary’s Editor
College President Jan Cervelli condemned the actions of clerg y in the Pennsylvania clerg y sexual abuse scandal and called on the Saint Mary’s community to enact positive change in her ref lections at the College’s opening of the academic year Mass on Thursday. “The report on the grand jury investigation into clerg y sexual abuse, and its related cover-up, is heartbreaking and unconscionable,” Cervelli said. “Words cannot adequately express how deeply these moral and legal violations strike at the heart of the relationship between the Catholic faithful and church leaders who have failed them.”
The scandal stems from clerg y sexual abuse scandal and subsequent cover-up currently revealed in a Pennsylvania grand jury report detailing sexual abuse to more than 1,000 minors. Cervelli emphasized the importance of healing and compassion in the journey to transform the Church following these difficult times. “We, the Saint Mary’s community, stand in solidarity in condemning these acts and the failures of leadership in their wake,” Cervelli said. “We pray for healing for the survivors and recognize that now, more than ever, we must be the voice of compassion and healing to effect change in the Church and see MASS PAGE 3
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Sorin and Walsh Halls experienced a water outage Wednesday and are awaiting testing to ensure the water is drinkable, according to emails sent to the dorm communities.
At 1:56 p.m. Wednesday, Sorin residents received an email from their rector, Fr. Bob Loughery, informing them that the water was out in both Sorin and Walsh Halls and that the toilets see WATER PAGE 3
College adds new science major By KELLY BURKE News Writer
This academic school year marks the official launching of a new major in environmental studies offered at Saint Mary’s. Last spring, the program was approved by the Academic Affairs Counsel after a yearlong process of researching and
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planning for the curriculum. Historically, implementing a new major requires a two-year period in order to thoroughly understand the program’s vision, cost and demand, professor of environmental studies Christopher Cobb said. However, Cobb and professor see MAJOR PAGE 4
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Fr. Steve Newton presides Thursday over Saint Mary’s opening Mass. President Jan Cervelli called for positive change in her remarks.
Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter will speak at Purcell Pavilion on Sunday during the 2018 Carter Work Project Opening Ceremonies, according to an email sent to the Notre Dame community. According to the email, the Carter Work project is in its 35th year. Hosted by Habitat for Humanity of St. Joseph County, the “annual building blitz” will involve the construction of 23 new residences see CARTER PAGE 3
Foreign language Masses foster cultural diversity By KELLI SMITH Associate News Editor
Around 80 percent of Notre Dame students are Catholic — a statistic that has persisted for years, remaining a fixture of the University’s Catholic identity. In celebration of the faith, a multitude of weekly Catholic Masses are held for the community
across campus at differing times and days. There are some Masses, however, that are geared towards specific cohorts of students; held weekly, monthly or even yearly, these differ from most by being conducted in a variety of foreign languages — including Spanish, French and Chinese. “It’s really difficult to praise
God in a language that’s not your mother tongue, so we’re offering that opportunity,” Fr. Joe Corpora, the presider of Campus Ministry’s weekly Spanish Mass, said. The Spanish Mass is celebrated in Dillon Hall’s chapel every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. by Corpora, who lives in Dillon see LANGUAGE PAGE 4
Student government preserves Flick on the Field By NICOLE SIMON News Writer
Notre Dame’s Flick on the Field is returning this Friday night to Notre Dame Stadium for the second year in a row. Co-directors of student
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life, senior Claire Marie Kuhn and junior Eduardo Luna, are leading the group behind the operation, a team that includes members from student government to the university’s administration. Seniors Gates McGavick
and Corey Gayheart, student body president and vice president, wanted to continue the tradition because of its massive success last year, Kuhn said. “Luckily SAO and one of its
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Lyons rector, president discuss community By CLAIRE RAFFORD News Writer
Since 1927, Lyons Hall has been standing proudly as part of the “Golden Coast” on South Quad, alongside Morrissey Manor and Howard Hall. Originally established as a men’s honors dorm, Lyons was converted into a female dorm in 1974 and has been home to decades of Notre Dame women ever since. Lyons Hall is named after Joseph Lyons, a professor of English at Notre Dame in the late nineteenth centur y. Residents, or “Lyonites,” take pride in their iconic arch — one of the more notable pieces of Notre Dame dorm architecture. Lyons
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were not usable. University spokesperson Dennis Brown said water was restored to the buildings Wednesday evening. “Sediment in the water main that serves these residence halls constricted the water flow to both buildings,” he said in an email. “The line has been cleared and was returned to service about 9 p.m. Wednesday. The line to has been flushed twice, and water samples have been taken
Hall is also the only residence hall to be featured in the mov ie “Rudy.” Rector Sarah Heiman said Lyons is also one of only two dorms on Notre Dame’s campus to have facult yin-residence: professor Ed Hums and his w ife, Shirley. Lyons Hall hosts several signature events to raise money for charitable causes, sophomore and hall president Courtney Sauder said. “Our first [event] is our Volley for the Vets, which is a signature event that we do w ith Carroll,” Sauder said. “We have a volleyball competition. You have to pay to do it and the money goes to veterans.” Lyons also sponsors the
for each building.” The outage was connected to Corby Hall construction, according to the email sent from Loughery to Sorin residents Wednesday. “Water to Sorin and Walsh was diverted to another pipe after the start of construction,” Loughery said in the email. “Though the pipe was able to handle that water usage during the summer, the pipe was not able to support the sudden surge in usage these past couple days.” In an email to Sorin and Walsh residents Wednesday,
Mara Fox Run, which is a 5K run honoring a Lyons resident who was killed by a drunk driver. Funds from the race contribute to a scholarship for students study ing abroad in Spain. “It’s a really important run,” Sauder said. “We are tr y ing to do more w ith it this year since it is going to be our final year doing it. We are going to retire [the event] after 25 years.” Lyons also puts on Laugh w ith Lyons, during which residents assemble pranks and deliver them across campus, and Recess w ith O’Neill Family Hall on the last day of classes. W hen asked about her favorite part of liv ing in Lyons, Sauder said the people in
the Residential Life Team said Campus Utilities staff had been working throughout the day to restore water and would test the water “[o]ut of an abundance of caution.” Bottled water was delivered to the dorms to ensure access to potable water during testing. Badin and St. Edward’s Halls opened their bathrooms to Walsh and Sorin while their showers and toilets were impacted by the water outage. Brown said the University expects to receive the water test results Friday afternoon.
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Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter speaks at a memorial for University President Emeritus Fr. Theodore Hesburgh on March 4, 2015. Carter will speak at the University on his housing charity.
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over five days. The Carters and country musicians Garth Brooks and Trisha Year wood w ill assist volunteers and “future homeow ners” in constructing the houses in a Mishawaka subdiv ision throughout the week. Universit y President Fr.
John Jenkins w ill speak at the event, as well as Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat for Humanit y International and Jim Williams, president of Habitat for Humanit y of St. Joseph Count y. Carter has v isited Notre Dame several times, the email said. In 1977 — his first year in office — the former president delivered the Universit y Commencement
Address. He and his w ife were recognized w ith the first Notre Dame Award in 1992, and in March 2015, he delivered a speech at a tribute for Universit y President Emeritus Fr. Theodore Hesburgh. The hour-long Opening Ceremonies are of no cost and open to the public. Tickets are not required. Doors w ill open at 4:30 p.m.
Lyons are what makes the dorm experience special. “My favorite thing [about Lyons] is the communit y, right off the bat,” Sauder said. ”I made some of the best friends that I’ve ever had. Ever yone is really supportive, and we won the most supportive communit y last year. … I felt so loved and accepted, and that’s why I wanted to be president, so I could help people feel the same way that I did.” Heiman echoed Sauder’s sentiment, emphasizing the way that the Lyons communit y comes together each Sunday for mass. “There’s so many great things about Lyons, but one of my favorites most people don’t know about is that we
sing the Hail Mar y together at the end of each Sunday Mass,” Heiman said in an email. “W hen the lights turn dow n and we begin to sing it’s a ver y calming and prayerful moment.” Ultimately, the Lyons communit y seeks to build connections bet ween the dorm’s residents, Sauder said. “We don’t have a lot of pressure to just be hall of the year,” she said. “The truth is, we’ve never won it. I’m going to tr y to make that happen, but it’s never one of our priorities because we’re not tr y ing to get a trophy. We’re just tr y ing to build our communit y.”
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unity and embracing the different gifts each member of the community has. “Paul emphasizes the variety of our gifts and the one spirit who gives them,” Cervelli said. “Let’s not turn away from the difficulties we encounter, but use our unique gifts and talents to complete the whole, to build up the body of Christ regardless of the hardships, the difficulties or struggles we encounter.” Cervelli urged students to welcome these “unique gifts” they possess and use them to be a positive force for change. “This past weekend, we welcomed the talented class of 2022, graduate and transfer students, to our beautiful campus. … Their passion, determination and spirit of service give me hope in these troubled times,” she said. “As we heard in the reading, there are many gifts given by the spirit. We count on all of our students to push themselves beyond their comfort level to understand the changing world and to find their voice to effect positive change.” Fr. Steve Newton presided over the Mass and also commented on the sexual abuse scandal. “This academic year, as the College focuses on the cornerstone faith and spirituality, has gotten off to a tough start,” Newton said. “Having coincided new revelations of abuse … by priests, bishops and cardinals, it is almost as if Jesus has gone away, and left us in grief, horror and disgust.” The Mass concluded with a commissioning of student leaders, in which student leaders pledged their commitment to act in the spirit of the College’s mission and to foster an inclusive community.
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the world. We pray also for the guidance of those in power to devote themselves to the care and protection of the most vulnerable, and to pursue a path of transparency and reconciliation. Only through such a commitment to compassion and healing can the Church that we hold so dear be preserved and restored.” In a call to action to the Saint Mary’s community, Cervelli invoked the guidance of the Sisters of the Holy Cross. She said their mission “moves them to ref lect on the sign of the times, discern needs and respond.” She added that the entire College community should be hypersensitive to injustice in the world and act to end it. “Saint Mary’s students, faculty, staff and alumnae are called to raise their voices and address injustice,” Cervelli said. “We gain inspiration, courage and wisdom from the Sisters of the Holy Cross. … Saint Mary’s women, guided by the Sisters, are equipped to address the needs of the church, their communities and the world.” Cervelli expressed the importance of being active in preventing the recurrence of incidents like the abuse and cover-up in Pennsylvania. “The world needs more women educated in the Saint Mary’s tradition,” Cervelli said. “I call on each and every one of us inspired and educated in the Holy Cross tradition to step up. Partner with your parishes and dioceses, families and communities, to make the change we need. We must remain steadfast in making certain the atrocities of the past are not repeated.” In reference to a reading from 1 Corinthians, Cervelli discussed the importance of
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partners, Venue ND, came to us and said [they’ll] cover the operational costs if student government wants to run it,” Kuhn said. “Because it had been so successful, [student government] decided they wanted to make it an annual thing and Notre Dame stepped up.” Once the cost was covered, there was no doubt that Kuhn and Luna wanted to host the event. “This was too good an offer to turn dow n. Students really liked it and the South Bend communit y enjoyed it a lot,” Kuhn said. “Plus, it’s the 25th anniversar y of the mov ie. It’s too perfect not to do this.” The event is particularly special for freshman, who w ill have the opportunit y for the first time to see “Rudy” on the jumbotron the Friday
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of biolog y Cassie Majetic cochaired the initiative on an accelerated time table to create the environmental studies major in one year. Cobb said one of the major motivating factors throughout the process was living out the College’s mission. Majetic said ever since the minor was established seven years ago, students have always shown interest toward majoring in environmental studies. Within two years, questions regarding a major surfaced. One Saint Mar y’s student developed her own “student designed” major in environmental studies when the minor was the only option, Majetic said. Now, environmental studies is a major interest among the students. Majetic said she spent the entirety of 2017’s summer developing the program’s core elements. In the following months, an innovation team composed of Saint Mary’s faculty from fifteen different departments formed to propel the project further. The variety of faculty ranged from departments such as biology, philosophy, English, political science, art, education, math, economics and more. “We wanted a truly interdisciplinary program,” she said. “We wanted the major to be authentically Saint Mary’s.” The innovation team’s efforts culminated into a final proposal, which was presented to the Board of Trustees and then approved by the Academic Affairs Counsel. Once the new major was
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before football season begins, Luna said. “It’s a really great intro experience for ever yone in general,” Luna said. “A lot of the student body and people in general involved w ith student government get to interact w ith the freshmen that are just barely getting in-tune w ith the whole system here at Notre Dame and just making them feel welcome.” Kuhn and Luna want to maintain the atmosphere of Welcome Weekend and said they plan to do so by calling out dorm names for people to cheer. In addition to featuring dorm spirit, concessions w ill be offered, an area w ill be open for football tossing and a student DJ w ill perform before the mov ie. After executing Flick on the Field last year, organizers have gained valuable experience that w ill help them w ith directing this year’s
publicly announced, a number of Saint Mar y’s students asked about declaring a major in environmental studies. “Admissions is super excited to advertise the new major”, Majetic added. In accordance with the College’s mission statement, Cobb said the class ref lects themes from “Laudato Si,” Pope Francis‘ encyclical on care for the environment. “Laudato si, [Pope Francis’s encyclical letter] makes it clear that ever yone is called to creation care,” he said. “Environmental justice is ver y much a part of the charism of the sisters [of the Holy Cross]. The direction we are going is ver y much consistent with their mission.” In addition, Cobb shared some of the team’s intentions that helped sculpt the vision of this program. “We were mindful that we wanted the major to connect with the natural area, the sustainable farm and the built environment of the campus as a space for learning about and practicing sustainability,” he said. Majetic said she was willing to meet with any students who have questions regarding the new major. She said she believes instituting the major aligns with Saint Mar y’s Catholic mission. ”We think, as a Catholic institution, we have a call to this work,” she said. “We have students who are ver y interested in this kind of work.” Contact Kelly Burke at kburke01@saintmarys.edu
event, Luna said. “Last year, it was definitely an experimental event. It was the first of its kind,” he said. “A lot of people are prepared by comparison to last year so we know what works and what doesn’t work and ever yone is in a better position at the moment to get all that operational stuff going.” This second edition of Flick on the Field continues an ongoing trend of opening up Notre Dame Stadium beyond football games, Kuhn said. “Luckily w ith ever y thing that’s going on, w ith Venue ND and the Garth Brooks concert and Notre Dame getting more comfortable w ith hav ing events in the stadium, we’re going to be prepared to have more [people] than we’re expecting,” she said. “It w ill be well-run in my opinion.” Game-day policies apply for the event, including the
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and also serves as chaplain to Latino Student Ministry. Corpora said the Mass has been in place at Notre Dame for around 25 years. “There are students at Notre Dame, plenty of them, whose first language is not English [and] who are more comfortable praying in another language, so I think [having a Spanish Mass] speaks a little bit to Notre Dame becoming more and more diverse,” he said. Other than the Mass being celebrated in a foreign language, Corpora said it differs from most weekly Masses at Notre Dame in that attendees aren’t from the same dorm — instead, they come from “15 or 20 different halls.” “We usually get 100 kids a week, sometimes more, sometimes less,” Corpora said. “I would say at least 25 of them have never been to Mass in English their entire life [and] they always say the same thing: I don’t know the prayers in English. They’ve always said ‘Y con tu espiritu’ — they’ve never said, ‘[And] with your spirit.’” Other students attend because they studied abroad in Spanish-speaking countries and want to maintain their Spanish, Corpora said, while the last segment attends to fulfill cultural immersion requirements for Spanish classes. The majority, however, consists of those who feel “more comfortable praying in their mother language.” “I have asked every two or three years if people would rather have a bilingual mass and they all say no,”
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Students watch the film “Rudy” in the stadium last Aug. 25. This will be the second straight year of student government hosting the event.
new clear-bag policy. Tickets were distributed Thursday night at Duncan Student Center’s “Best of Duncan” and are also available Friday at 5:30 p.m. on Librar y quad.
Corpora said. “It’s interesting. People whose first language is English don’t want to deal with Spanish, people whose first language is Spanish don’t want to deal with English.” Fr. Greg Haake, an assistant professor of French, is the usual presider of French Mass, a monthly occurrence geared towards French students on campus. This year, however, Haake is on academic leave — bringing the Mass back to its roots with Fr. Michael Driscoll. “I remember going to French Mass when I was an undergraduate at Notre Dame back in the late 1990s,” Haake said in an email. “Fr. Michael Driscoll, a professor in theolog y, was the presider back then, and he did so until I took over in 2016. [...] W hile I’m on academic leave this year from Notre Dame, Fr. Driscoll will be substituting for me.” Mass attendees usually come from both Notre Dame and South Bend, Haake said, representing a w ider French communit y in the area. “Other than an encounter with Christ in Word and Sacrament, the best part of French Mass is the chorale,” he said. “We have a wonderful group of singers [whose] transcendent harmonies and lively music make for a beautiful and solemn celebration.” Haake said the Mass is usually advertised through the “Le Cercle Francais,” the French club on campus, and through the Campus Ministr y website — generating a “prett y solid crowd” of about 30 to 40 people. “The goal of French Mass is twofold: to give students studying French a cultural opportunity that speaks to
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their life of faith,” he said. “Since Catholicism is so much a part of France and its culture and history, it’s only natural.” A newer addition to campus, Chinese Mass was brought to Notre Dame in 2017 by senior Isabel Chan, president of the Taiwanese Student Association. “There had been other language masses like Korean Mass, Vietnamese Mass, Filipino Mass and Spanish Mass, but I had never heard of a Chinese Mass on campus,” Chan said. “I actually ended up asking our family friend, who was a Taiwanese priest and part of the Matteo Ricci Fellowship, a Chinese Catholic Group, if they would be interested in organizing one with the club I was in, Taiwanese Student Association.” The Chinese Mass will be celebrated in Cavanaugh Hall on Saturday at 6 p.m. by Fr. Francis Li, pastor of St. Therese’s Catholic Church in Chicago Chinatown. After observing “around 50 people” attend the first Mass, Chan said she’s aiming for an even bigger turnout this year by partnering with different culture clubs and religious organizations and providing English translations. “The great thing about the Catholic Church is it’s universal,” Chan said. “Even though Masses around the world are in different languages and the customs may be different, the liturg y is still the same. That’s what makes the Chinese Mass so great. You can celebrate Mass while still learning more about the Chinese language and culture.” Contact Kelli Smith at ksmith67@nd.edu
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By RYAN ISRAEL Scene Writer
Claire Cottrill is a child of the internet. Like many other artists her age, the 20-year-old Cottrill, who performs Saturday at Legends Nightclub, has an online following to thank for her quick rise to teenage stardom. Things kicked off for Cottrill, who goes by Clairo onstage, in late 2017 when the homemade music video for her single “Pretty Girl” went viral, amassing over 15 million views. The webcam-style video featured Cottrill in lazy-day clothes singing and dancing along to the track in her bedroom — an appropriate setting for her music, which was quickly lumped into the growing genre of bedroom pop. As many freshly-minted adults often do, Cottrill left her hometown of Carlisle, Massachusetts, and began the journey of higher education at Syracuse University. However, unlike most young adults, Cottrill also signed a record deal with Fader Label and began work on her debut EP titled “diary 001,” which was released in late May of 2018. The succinct six-song EP perfectly captures Clairo as an artist. It features the bedroom pop style she has mastered and reveals a more mainstream pop sound that may be the sign of more to come. The focus of Clairo’s debut EP is similar to what one would find in the diary of a teenager, with each song reflecting on young love and relationships. “Pretty Girl” is a skillfully-written ballad about the pressure
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FRIDAY, Aug. 24 Birdsell Project closing reception: Your last chance to see the latest work from the Birdsell Project, an art collective based in South Bend, aims to explore and reimagine abandoned spaces through art. For three months this summer, nine artists-in-residence have transformed rooms in Vested Interest, formerly the Ziker Cleaners facility, on the South Side of South Bend. Site-specific installations in this year’s final exhibit span eight rooms in the former factory space and consist of a range of mediums and include everything from neon sculptures to surrealist video-gameinspired light shows. When: 6 to 8 p.m. Where: Vested Interest, 251 E. Sample St., South Bend Cost: Free with suggested donation “Othello”: Notre Dame Shakespeare’s professional company puts on this year’s main stage production, “Othello,” but with a contemporary twist — Othello is a now a military leader in the United States Navy in 2018. Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival’s 2018 season
to change in order to appease one’s romantic partner. “I could be a pretty girl / Shut up when you want me to,” sings Clairo over a simple, melodic beat that masks the track’s complex subject matter. The song ends with Clairo acknowledging the foolishness of changing herself for another and finding comfort in being single. “Pretty Girl” is Clairo’s biggest hit to date and it’s only appropriate that it’s featured on her debut EP — it captures her appeal as an artist able to create catchy yet intricate songs for people of any age. “B.O.M.D.,” which stands for “boy of my dreams,” is a sappy love song on which Clairo gushes over her newfound romantic interest. Yet even at her most indulgent, Clairo understands the silliness of confessing her love so openly, adding “I shouldn’t tell you this / You’re the boy of my dreams.” The track’s glitchy pop production is handled by British electronic artist Danny L. Harle and helps Clairo break free from the lo-fi bedroom pop genre she inhabited before releasing “diary 001.” “4EVER” is the standout track from the EP and displays Clairo’s ability to reach beyond basic bedroom pop and dismiss those who label her as one-dimensional. Shimmering synths, a deep bassline and rapid hi-hats create an addictive pop melody that sharply differs from the simplicity of “Pretty Girl.” In her signature hushed voice Clairo delivers a catchy chorus questioning the permanence of her relationship and drags out the last syllable of “count on” until it becomes almost impossible to not sing along.
The only downside to “diary 001” is its length. The six track EP acts more as an artistic portfolio rather than a complete and whole project, which is what one might expect from an album. “diary 001” does an excellent job as an EP though. Tracks like “Pretty Girl” and “How - demo” demonstrate Clairo’s poetic and thoughtful writing. “B.O.M.D.” and “4EVER” present Clairo trending away from the simplistic lo-fi pop genre and embracing a more well-rounded style. “diary 001” gives the outline of Clairo as an artist and now we must wait for her to fill in the rest. But before she can finish a debut album, Clairo has to finish sophomore year. Clairo performs at Legends Nightclub at 9 p.m. Saturday. The event is free with a Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s or Holy Cross student I.D.
focuses on shows which depict the “Other” and explores themes of alienation, isolation and discrimination within society. With “Othello,” the company examines race relations and social politics in 16th century Venice, as well as today. When: 7:30 p.m. See online for more showtimes. Where: DeBartolo Performing Arts Center Cost: $12 for students, $40 regular
exhibit from the Snite Museum of Art celebrates contemporary and modern works artists of African descent. The collection of abstract works, organized by collectors Pamela J. Joyner and Alfred J. Giuffrida, includes paintings, multimedia canvases, sculpture, photography and more. In a statement, the Snite Museum of Art says the exhibit “reveals a rich and complex history woven from the threads of artistic debates about how to embody blackness; social struggle and change; migrations and the international African diaspora.” When: open noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays Where: Snite Museum of Art Cost: Free admission
Flick on the Field, “Rudy”: Notre Dame Student Government brings back a popular event for the fall. Cozy up with blankets on the field or on the new(ish) stadium steps to watch “Rudy,” the classic fantasy saga where Sean Astin as the trustworthy Sam aids his fellow hobbit, Frodo Baggins (Elijah Wood) in defeating the Dark Lord Sauron — wait, never mind. This is the one about football. When: 7:30 p.m., gates open at 6:30 p.m. Where: Notre Dame Stadium Cost: Free with wristband. Note that a wristband, obtained at the Best of Duncan event on Library Quad on Friday at 5:30 p.m., is required to sit on the field.
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SATURDAY, Aug. 25
Clairo: Electropop artist Clairo released her EP, “diary 001” in May and now she’s performing on Notre Dame’s campus — all of which she’s accomplishing at only 20 years old. Check out today’s Scene story on Clairo for more details. When: 9 p.m. to midnight Where: Legends Nightclub Cost: Free with Holy Cross, Notre Dame or Saint Mary’s student I.D. Only for students
“Solidarity and Solitary” exhibit: a new, just-opened
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Embracing differences Iman Omar Saint Mary’s Writer
This summer, I participated in the study of the United States Institutes program focused on global women’s leadership at Saint Mary’s. Through this program, I got to live and work alongside women from Egypt, Iraq, Lebanon, Tunisia, Jordan and Kurdistan. Going in, I was extremely excited to meet and interact with these women to learn more about their backgrounds and countries. Over the course of six weeks, we shared languages, food, dance moves and stories. Learning from and listening to these women I was both inspired and humbled by their struggles as young, dedicated women living amidst war and autocratic regimes. Not only did it put into perspective my own various privileges, but it also opened my eyes to the importance of dialogue and solidarity between people from different cultural and religious backgrounds. As a Muslim woman of color from South Africa, I struggled a lot with identity and spirituality while being away from home. At Saint Mary’s, I was self-consciously a ‘minority,’ and so I always avoided the topics of religion and politics on campus and never wanted to stand out as much as I already did. Engaging in these conversations and debates with women who come from countries where laws prevent them from talking about these topics and where some of them cannot even express their identity as women fully and freely made me realize that I have no excuse to be silent and willingly ignorant about the world around me. What I found when engaging in these discussions was that, although we disagreed on certain things, being able to actively listen and grapple with another person’s point of view allowed me to open myself up to accepting differences, not only in others, but in myself. In South Africa, we have a saying that has become our motto post-apartheid: “ubuntu.” Ubuntu is the concept of “I am because you are.” Upon reflection, this saying is very beautiful and, frankly, one of those inspirational quotes you’d find on Pinterest, but what does it actually mean? To me, ubuntu means sharing; it means listening, engaging, respectfully disagreeing and fundamentally uniting. Ultimately, Ubuntu is embracing the difference you bring to the world and connecting to the differences of others around you. In the words of Archbishop Desmond Tutu: “My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together.” This summer pushed me to embrace my own difference in the world and to truly share my opinion with others even if it may be controversial or taboo in certain spaces. Living and working alongside women who are truly dedicated to uplifting their communities despite enormous challenges inspired me to share how I see, experience, feel and live in this world. It made me realize that to truly work toward a better world means to open myself up to the differences of others, as well as to embrace the differences that I bring to the world. For we can truly only be human together. Contact Iman Omar at iomar01@saintmarys.edu The views expressed in the Inside Column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.
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The statistics on Dreamers are a nightmare Jeffrey Murphy Spilling the Tea
“They serve in our military, they go to our colleges and universities and they work in Fortune 100 companies. These are exceptional people making important contributions to our country.” -Senator Kamala Harris on Dreamers They’re valedictorians! They’re serving in the military! They’re CEOs! They’re Dreamers! By the way the media portrays these young illegal aliens, you would think they were a newly-discovered group of superhumans. You can’t watch 15 minutes of CNN without Brooke Baldwin blubbering over a Dreamer like he or she is the second coming of Christ. Thus, I began to wonder: Are Dreamers truly an exceptionally high-performing subset of the illegal alien population? The answer is a resounding no. In this column, I will be spilling the tea on statistical evidence that reveals just how much of a nightmare Dreamers can be.
Dreamers and the military The Pentagon reports that only 900 DACA recipients are currently serving in the military. That’s only 0.1 percent of DACA recipients. I think we can put that pathetic argument to rest (unless you’re proposing that only illegal aliens serving in the military get protected status).
Dreamers and education It is impossible for liberals to mention Dreamers without using the word “valedictorian” in the same sentence. Even I was convinced this group of illegal aliens was brilliant, until I looked at the available data. According to research published by the Migration Policy Institute, only 4 percent of DACA recipients have obtained a college degree. This is dramatically lower than the national average for American citizens in the same age group, 18 percent of whom have earned a college degree. The data available for the academic performance of DACA recipients in high school was just as disappointing. In a research project led by Harvard professor Robert G. Gonzalez, it was revealed that 21 percent of DACA recipients have dropped out of high school. According to the National Center for Educational Statistics, the national dropout rate is only 5.9 percent. As the statistics reveal, Dreamers are vastly less academically successful than the native population. Thus, I think it would be appropriate if the “Fake News” media stopped acting like their deportation is getting in the way of them finally earning that Ph.D. (or a high school diploma for that matter).
Dreamers and crime In addition to their “scholarly achievements,” we are constantly bombarded with the promise that Dreamers are upstanding citizens — you know, the boy next door type. We’re constantly told that immigrants — especially Dreamers — are less likely to commit crime than American citizens. A recent study published by the Crime Prevention Research Center that reviewed over 30 years of criminal convictions in the state of Arizona has revealed some startling statistics about the criminal activity of Dreamers. The study found that while illegal aliens between the ages of 15 and 35 comprise only 2 percent of Arizona’s population, they make up 8 percent of Arizona’s incarcerated population. Furthermore, the study revealed that these young illegal aliens committed crimes at twice the rate of Americans in the same age group. To make matters worse, the study also reported that the crimes committed by these young illegal aliens were generally more serious than those committed by their American citizen counterparts. That same report, which was authored by John R. Lott Jr., a man praised by famed economist Milton Friedman, reported that Dreamers were 45 percent more likely to be members of a gang than the native population. Furthermore, countless DACA recipients have had their status revoked by the Department of Homeland Security due to criminal convictions.
Dreamers and the economic impact When liberals aren’t busy preaching about the nonexistent lawfulness of Dreamers, they attempt to ground their argument in the economic contributions of these young illegal aliens. They make grand claims about how much Dreamers contribute to our
economy. They say: “By God, our economy will crash without the Dreamers!” Unfortunately, Dreamers are actually economically detrimental. The research project led by Professor Gonzalez determined that 73 percent of DACA recipients are living in low income housing and relying on taxpayer subsidized benefits, including school lunch programs and some federal welfare programs. As has been well-established, Dreamers are not unlike the rest of the illegal alien population — they are low skilled, low wage, uneducated workers that create a net fiscal deficit. Dreamers create further economic problems by occupying an already saturated labor market. Dreamers displace American workers, specifically working class Americans already experiencing financial hardship, and depress the wages of those fortunate enough to obtain employment. It is those Americans already at the bottom of the income ladder, those with least amount of education and highest unemployment and underemployment rates, that must compete with illegal aliens, including Dreamers. What could possibly compel us to legalize hundreds of thousands, maybe even millions, of additional foreign workers to compete with our own American citizens already experiencing severe labor saturation? They aren’t competing with Notre Dame graduates. They aren’t competing with the Wall Street executives that demand amnesty. They’re competing with the most vulnerable among us. Finally, liberals often cite the decrease in GDP that we would experience should DACA recipients be removed from the economy. Of course if you take bodies out of the economy the GDP is going to shrink. However, the real measure of a nation’s wealth is not GDP — it’s GDP per capita (and I have a sneaking suspicion GDP per capita would increase with the removal of DACA recipients).
Dreamers and English literacy If we can’t expect Dreamers to perform well academically, not engage in criminal activity or positively impact the American economy, can we at least expect them to be literate in English? No, we cannot. According to research published by the Center for Immigration Studies, it is estimated that 24 percent of DACA-eligible illegal aliens are functionally illiterate. That same study estimated that a further 46 percent of that same DACA-eligible population have only a basic ability in the English language. This should come as no surprise. Hispanic immigrants make up the grand majority of DACA recipients, and the Center for Immigration Studies found that 63 percent of Hispanic immigrants lack even basic literacy in English. ¡Triste!
Conclusion The purpose of this article is not to be antagonistic for the sake of antagonism nor is it to answer the question of whether or not Dreamers should be deported. Rather, it is to dispel the many myths and pitiably unsubstantiated assertions being made by the proponents of legislation offering amnesty or protected status to childhood arrivals. All I want is a fair debate on the issue — a debate grounded in evidence and the truth, not false narratives and fanciful claims. And although it should go without saying, I will explicitly make this point: of course, some Dreamers are amazing people. Of course, some Dreamers would make wonderful American citizens. And of course there are some terrible Americans that I would love to deport (Jerry Sandusky, Casey Anthony, Nancy Pelosi, etc.). But we can’t. We can, however, choose who we allow to become our fellow citizens. Let’s choose wisely. Valedictorians? Spare me. Note: You will notice that I cite research reports that focus on different groups: DACA recipients, illegal aliens eligible for DACA, all Dreamers, etc. While most of these groups have immense crossover, they are distinct. If you need clarification on any cited report, please email me. Jeff is a senior at Notre Dame majoring in science business with a minor in sociology. In his free time, Jeff likes to play tennis, bake in the sun, read autobiographies, spend time with friends, talk on the phone with his mother or twin sister and listen to Mariah Carey’s voice soar through one of her signature love ballads. Hate mail can be directed to jmurph29@nd.edu. The views expressed in this column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.
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LETTERs TO THE EDITOR
The home of the swans Have you ever walked around St. Mary’s Lake enjoying the remarkable scenery and wildlife? For many of us the answer is so obvious it’s not even worth asking; it is Notre Dame du Lac after all. These lakes are what drew Fr. Sorin to this place so many years ago; they are a significant part of this campus. And I don’t just mean the significant portion of the campus they cover — the lakes provide largely intangible services to the students and faculty here. This list of services includes, but is certainly not limited to, comfortable and scenic paths for running and biking recreationally or for exercise, quiet space for contemplation and intimate conversation, accessible area for exploration and a backdrop for your profile second only to the Dome. However, this list neglects a critical component of the lakes’ utility by considering only the University community members; both students and other faculty. Regardless of how highly we regard the lakes, they are even more essential to another group of residents: the plants and animals that call them home.
An impressive diversity of f lora and fauna reside at or pass through our lake ecosystem, not the least of which are the mute swans which frequently use it as a summer feeding and nesting ground. This past summer we had the privilege of hosting five adult swans, two of which raised truly adorable cygnets right here on St. Mary’s Lake. I was lucky enough to spend the summer watching this Notre Dame family, just as many other passers-by did; all stopping to snap a picture or two. It was obvious by this behavior that their presence was greatly appreciated, but toward the end of the summer I started to notice a contradiction. I started to wonder how, if we loved the lakes and their swans so much, we allowed them to fall into such disrepair. I couldn’t help but notice that the shores of the lake, right where the dabblers were limited to feed, were littered with our garbage. I snapped a couple pictures to show some of my friends who were equally disappointed in our failure as hosts for our special guests. I have no disillusions of being perfect myself. I know
I’ve turned a blind eye to an abandoned bottle, not wanting to trek across to find a trash can, but know that in this area we have the potential to be perfect as a community. Maybe supplying additional garbage cans around campus will help reduce litter, an issue Ethan Utley articulated last spring. Surely the visual offense of a trashcan is preferential over the trash strewn into the lake. But we, as students, cannot rely on the administration to lead us here. We must take things into our own hands, quite literally, to ensure our waste is properly and professionally managed. Additionally, we can all strive to produce less waste than we do currently — a simple and manageable goal which will similarly respond to the problem of littering the home of the swans we say we love. Let’s prove to our beautiful and elegant friends we really do love them. Nathan Hermann senior Aug. 23
Shamrock sell out Dear Mr. Swarbrick and others in the Department of Athletics: I am sorry to write this email. It concerns the news which I expect has already prompted a torrent of critical and negative emails. There are things going on in our world today which are of course much more important than the style of uniforms worn by the football team that represents Notre Dame. Frankly I should be spending my time on some of those things rather than on this particular thing. Please forgive me for bothering you with it. Amid every bad thing that has befallen Notre Dame football down the years, one thing was still true. Players wore gold helmets. For a brief time, a shamrock appeared. But the gold helmet was a kind of immutable symbol of the school, a reminder of the Golden Dome. Yesterday I learned of a “Shamrock Series” uniform proposed for use in an upcoming game to be played in Yankee Stadium. I was disappointed to see images of this uniform. You know what it looks like. To me and to many, dressing our Notre Dame football players in this uniform is a kind of disgrace, an effort to seem clever and stylish, which instead comes off as crass, vulgar and absurd. Of course I have no inside knowledge on how this abomination has come about. But my guess is it has something to do with Under Armour, the New York Yankees and the commercial considerations which both of them bring to this situation. My girlfriend Kelly, a good subway alum who loves Notre Dame and everything about it, remarked
on it last night. She used this word to describe it: “sell out.” That seems to capture it, elegantly, in a single word. It’s bad enough that games that ought to be played where college football belongs — on a college campus, or in a stadium in which the host ordinarily plays — are moved to places like Yankee Stadium, Lambeau Field and AT&T Stadium. But to dress our team in uniforms that seem like a bad Halloween costume worn by someone who loves the New York Yankees (and not the Fighting Irish) is beyond the pale somehow. It bespeaks utter tone-deafness about what Notre Dame is to people who love it and whom we want to love it (if they don’t already). Ironically, it comes from a department that has proven so adept at selling our school’s athletic history. Young people today don’t know or care who was Moose Krause, Ara Parseghian or Fr. Joyce. But is there any doubt that each of them is rolling in his grave over this grotesque episode? Can you imagine trying to explain it to one of them? How would you do so? Of course, I speak from ignorance. Can you help me to purge my ignorance? I have some questions. Here they are: 1. W hose idea was this? (Names). 2. How much money, exactly, was paid to Notre Dame in exchange for you agreeing to clothe our team in uniforms that make them look like the New York Football Yankees? 3. W hat penalty would Under Armour exact under its contract for your reversing course and treating these uniforms as what they are — a
horrible idea that will further cheapen the image of Notre Dame football in the eyes of the public (especially its skeptics and agnostics)? Is there any reason you can think of not to take the hit? W hat is it? 4. Do you think it’s a good idea to banish these two words from any public discussion of anything related to Notre Dame: “the brand” ? If not, why not? 5. Before unveiling this monstrosity, did you consult with anyone who has ever worn a gold helmet and played football for Notre Dame? If so, what was their view of the matter? 6. Having gone this far, is there a reason that we ought to ban all symbols of Our Lady’s University from the football uniforms and simply replace them with Under Armour logos and lettering? W hat is it? 7. If Moose Krause, Ara Parseghian or Fr. Joyce were here right now, how would you explain this to them in 100 words or less? I eagerly await any response you might have. I hope that this chapter will pass quickly and these uniforms will go the way of New Coke, the McDLT and the Ford Edsel — bad ideas that sounded good to a bunch of smart people in suits who sat around a conference table and fell victim to the sort of groupthink that produces such mis-creations as this latest. Thank you. Best regards,
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Horoscope | Eugenia Last Happy Birthday: Embrace change and make it work for you. Pour your heart into getting ahead professionally, financially or personally. Building new skills and gaining experience will give you a better chance to show off what you have to offer. Personal situations will escalate if you don’t address issues. An adjustment to your lifestyle will make a difference. Your numbers are 4, 15, 19, 22, 28, 30, 42. ARIES (March 21-April 19): You can make a difference if you are clever about the way you help others. While assisting someone in need, one of your peers or a relative will make it possible to find a solution. Initiating patience will be an asset. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t give up when a couple of critical changes can get you back in the game. Strive for perfection, and be open to suggestions. Don’t be afraid to step into the spotlight and get things done. Say less and do more. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Take note what others are doing, but don’t share too much about your plans. If you are too revealing, someone will take advantage of you. Focus on home, family and projects you can work on with loved ones. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Emotional stress will lead to ill health. Ease your stress by getting involved in something that brings you joy. A relationship with someone unusual is best handled with care. A misunderstanding will get blown out of proportion. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Excessive behavior will cause worry. Whether it’s you who is overreacting or someone close to you, it’s better to step back and rethink the best way to handle a situation that can alter your living standard if handled improperly. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): A change will do you good. Get out and meet new people, take a course or pick up skills that will help you change direction. Getting together with friends or family will lead to information that will encourage you to make a move. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Keep the peace, regardless of what others do or how they react. Use your charm and diplomacy to keep things moving forward. Stabilize your situation before you introduce the changes you want to make. Protect against theft, loss and emotional manipulation. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Take pride in what you do. Look out for close friends and relatives. A change will strengthen important relationships. Be willing to try something new as well as compromise. Don’t share secrets or personal information with colleagues. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Change will take place if you let your emotions take over. Keep your opinions to yourself, and avoid getting involved with people who tend to be pushy or excessive. Don’t share personal information with peer. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Be a leader and bring about change. How you handle your money, health and legal matters will result in a better future. Home improvements will help cut monthly costs. Buying and selling are favored. Negotiate on your own behalf. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Share your thoughts and be willing to listen to suggestions. Setting a budget will help you avoid getting talked into spending more than you can afford. Don’t let a relationship lead to expenses you don’t want to incur. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Emotions will be difficult to control when dealing with people you are helping or working alongside. Look for opportunities that allow you to secure your position and be rewarded for your input and ability. Make changes that count. Birthday Baby: You are steady, loyal and adaptable. You are persistent and intense.
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MLB | PHILLIES 2, NATIONALS 0
Tiger v. Phil bests football season Connor Mulvena Associate Sports Editor
It’s good to be back, and it’s even better to be back as football season fast approaches. Between fantasy football drafts, Hard Knocks on HBO and Stephen A. Smith boisterously shouting “Aaaaaaaron Rodgers … is a bad man,” this time of year is like an extended Christmas eve for sports fans. After the grueling dog days of drear y summer baseball and the annual horrif y ing display put on by the New York Mets after an offseason of foolish hope, I look for ward to a change of pace. But this year, I couldn’t care less about the NFL. It has nothing to do w ith preseason penalties or concussion protocol, and it certainly has nothing to do w ith the national anthem. It has ever y thing to do w ith one man, one majestic beast, primed for a display of prowess akin to a jaguar eager to pounce on a brocket deer of the Amazon. That man is Eldrick Tont Woods. On Nov. 23rd of the year of our Lord 2018, Tiger Woods is set to face off against Phil Mickelson in a $ 9 million match play event. That is, one-on-one, mano a mano, in Las Vegas, for $ 9 million of their ow n money. It’s just awesome on so many levels. First, Tiger and Phil are obv iously legends of the game. Tiger, arguably the best golfer of all time (just kidding, he’s absolutely the best of all time) against Phil, the craft y left y w ith a
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knack for surprises. These two have battled against one another time and time again on the PGA Tour for nearly two decades, and now there w ill be no one on the fair way and green but them, and them alone, attempting to match each other shot for shot. It’s a matchup for the ages. Second, the match is a fantastic step for ward for the sport of golf. Maybe this is just me being a hopeless romantic, but perhaps the snobby high brow sport that ever yone finds boring is finally taking a hint. It’s the perfect way to spice things up a bit. Both players are seemingly entering the tw ilight of their careers. Tiger’s sudden resurgence and his storied histor y w ith Phil should prov ide plent y of stor ylines, drama and v iewership. Third, nine million dollars. I simply don’t need football in my life w ith such an event on the horizon. There’s the Miracle on Ice, the Rumble in The Jungle, the Shot Heard ‘Round The World and then there’s this. This is going to be legendar y, and I just can’t wait. The Westgate Superbook in Las Vegas has Tiger at -180 to w in the event and Phil at +150, so it should be a good match. But my money, and more importantly my heart, is w ith Big Cat. Contact Connor Mulvena at cmulvena@nd.edu The views expressed in this Sports Authority are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.
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Philly tops Washington as Nola outduels Scherzer Associated Press
WASHINGTON — Philadelphia Phillies manager Gabe Kapler obv iously has a rooting interest. Still, if it were his call, Aaron Nola would w in this year’s NL Cy Young Award. “Just the dependabilit y, the consistency, the creativ it y,” Kapler said. “The numbers. The numbers speak for themselves.” A ll of it was on display Thursday as Nola outdueled Ma x Scherzer in a meeting of A ll-Star aces, Odubel Herrera hit a t wo-run homer in the seventh inning and Philadelphia defeated the Washington Nationals 2-0. Nola (15-3) was masterful in his matchup w ith the three-time Cy Young Award w inner, allow ing five hits and one walk. He escaped his biggest jam w ith his final pitch, striking out Br yce Harper w ith runners on first and second to end the eighth. “That was a tough battle,” Nola said. “I got behind in the count right there and a couple cur veballs kind of slipped out of my hand a little bit. But I felt confident in my fastball to place it where I needed to.”
Nola struck out nine and has a 2.13 ER A — the exact same ER A as Scherzer. A long w ith Mets star Jacob deGrom, they are considered the top candidates for the NL Cy Young this season. Playoff-contending Philadelphia avoided its first five-game losing streak of the season and salvaged the finale of the three-game series. “I think there’s a lot of pitchers around the league who hitters tend to get more comfortable (w ith),” Kapler said. “It seems like hitters get less comfortable ever y time they face Aaron Nola. Right when we needed him most, right when we needed him to step up, he really just put the team on his shoulders and carried us today.” Scherzer (16-6) was nearly as good in the first matchup of starters w ith at least 150 innings and a sub-2.25 ER A since St. Louis’ John Tudor faced Mets ace Dw ight Gooden on Sept. 11, 1985. Scherzer gave up t wo hits in seven innings and struck out 10, increasing his major league-leading total to 244. Scherzer held the Phillies hitless until the fifth, when Jorge A lfaro’s grounder took a hop and skipped
past shortstop Trea Turner. There was a smattering of boos when the official scoring of a single was posted on the scoreboard. The Phillies only other hit off Scherzer came in the seventh. After Maikel Franco’s one-out walk, Herrera launched his 20th home run of the season into the right field seats above the Nationals’ bullpen. “You fall behind enough guys, you fall behind enough counts, eventually you get beat by making a mistake and that’s what happened today,” Scherzer said. Herrera is the first Philadelphia center fielder w ith 20 home runs since Aaron Rowand in 2007. Pat Neshek pitched a perfect ninth for his fourth save.
Trainer’s room Phillies: LHP Luis Av ilan reported to the Phillies a day after being acquired from the Chicago W hite Sox, and C Andrew Knapp was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. 1B Justin Bour (left oblique strain) and RHP Edubray Ramos (right index finger blister) were both placed on the 10day disabled list.
MLB | ROCKIES 4, PADRES 3
Desmond hits walk-off homer for red-hot Rockies Associated Press
DENVER — Matt Holliday wore cleats from 2007. The Coors Field mojo almost felt straight from that decade, too. When Colorado made a charge to its only World Series appearance, it was behind late-season wins just like the dramatic one the Rockies pulled out on this throwback Thursday. Ian Desmond hit a two-run, two-out homer in the ninth inning, and the Rockies beat the San Diego Padres 4-3 in the return of the 38-year-old outfielder Holliday. “When something special is happening, you find ways to win games,” said Holliday, who wore a pair of black spikes that the clubhouse manager dug out of storage from ’07 since Holliday had only a gray
pair. “Those are important wins and a huge swing by Ian.” Desmond lined an 88-mph splitter from reliever Kirby Yates (4-3) over the fence in left after Trevor Story singled earlier in the ninth and stole second. It was Desmond’s second career walk-off homer. His other was May 2, 2012, against Arizona. “It felt good. It felt good to win the series,” Desmond said. “Winning a series is really important this time of year.” Yates said the pitch to Desmond was one that didn’t “have any bite to it.” “I got him the other night,” Yates said. “He got me today.” Holliday was in Colorado’s starting lineup for the first time in a decade after having his contract selected from Triple-A Albuquerque before
the game. He finished 0 for 3 — he was lifted for a defensive replacement in the seventh — but had a long drive in the fifth that he thought was gone. He even went into a little hop. “I remembered it was a tornado blowing in from left field,” Holliday cracked. “I hit that good.” The Rockies overcame a baserunning blunder early and a costly error late to take two of three games from the Padres and move within one game of first-place Arizona in the NL West. Jose Pirela came through with a bases-loaded, one-out hit up the middle off reliever Bryan Shaw to give the Padres a 3-2 lead. It was just after Story misplayed a slow roller. Chris Rusin (1-2) worked a scoreless ninth to pick up the win.
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play at a high level, and so I think every day what he gets is confidence in his ability to play left tackle at Notre Dame. I think that’s probably the biggest thing. Now, certainly [offensive line coach Jeff] Quinn is working on technique and recognition and fronts and things of that nature. Don’t get me wrong, this isn’t just about feeling good every day, but confidence probably would be No. 1.” With essentially four returnees from last year’s offensive line, the Irish have plenty of reason to be confidant in their offensive line play, especially in the middle. Mustipher was named to the 2018 Rimington Trophy Spring Watch List — the award given annually to the most outstanding collegiate center. “I can’t speak on how important he is,” Wimbush said of the captain. “Leading the guys up front, being a fifthyear guy, being that vocal guy up front, understanding where pressures are coming from, helping me out sometimes, so I think he’s done a great job of putting the five guys up front in the right position and giv ing me time. That’s the biggest thing — giv ing me time to go make a play.” A lthough this re-made offensive line has been improv ing throughout fall camp in preparation for the 2018 campaign, it w ill
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perhaps face its stiffest test against Michigan in the season opener. The Wolverines return 36 tack les for loss and 15.5 sacks, and feature stars such as junior defensive lineman Rashan Gar y and fifthyear senior Chase Winov ich, as well as up-and-coming defensive tack les Michael Dw umfour and Aubrey Solomon. W hile Michigan w ill be the first of several elite defensive lines that the Irish w ill face throughout the season, Wimbush is confident in his five teammates up front and the progress they’ve made. “I think those guys are gritt y, I think they’ve come along,” Wimbush said. “I think those guys have done a great job all fall camp of locking in and getting their job done. I think Liam Eichenberg and all those guys, Tommy Kraemer, [Robert] Hainsey, [Sam Mustipher and A lex Bars] — and even some of the freshmen guys — they all look great. They’re gritt y, they fight, and that’s going to happen at practice going up against the defensive linemen and I like that. I like those guys getting dirt y, ‘dow n in the slums,’ they call it, so I think those guys have done a great job of putting themselves in the best position, w ith me helping them and communicating w ith them, to where they’re going to be able to succeed.” Contact Joe Everett at jeveret4@nd.edu
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Irish graduate student center Sam Mustipher watches a play unfold during Notre Dame’s 21-17 victory over LSU on Jan. 1 at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida. Mustipher was named a team captain this year.
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Irish graduate student captain and offensive lineman Alex Bars blocks a defensive lineman during Notre Dame’s 21-17 victory over LSU on Jan. 1.
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ND Men’s SOCCER
ND to host Saint Louis in season opener By RYAN KOLAKOWSKI Sports Writer
The Chad Riley era is set to kickoff at Notre Dame Friday night as the Irish men’s soccer team takes on the Billikens of Saint Louis University. Riley, who played for the Irish as an undergraduate student-athlete from 20002003, took over head coaching duties this January. The Friday night matchup against Saint Louis will be coach Riley’s first official game as the Notre Dame head coach. Riley will begin his term as the sixth coach in program history when the two Catholic universities clash tonight. Riley brings a history of success with him in his return to
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It appeared Notre Dame had broken the stalemate w ith a goal by junior midfielder A lex is MartellLamothe in the 67th minute, but the goal was waived off due to an offside penalt y — the seventh offside penalt y of the night on the Irish. Both teams struggled
South Bend. During his time as an assistant coach with the Irish between 2006 and 2011, Riley helped lead Notre Dame to a 71-37-21 record, highlighted by five NCAA championship tournament appearances and two NCAA quarterfinals appearances. Riley went on to compile even more success at Dartmouth College, leading his teams to a 51-26-14 mark while serving as the head coach for the last five seasons. Riley said that he believes his success at Dartmouth can translate to Notre Dame. “I think a lot of things are universal as far as, you know, what a good team feels like,” Riley said. “Dartmouth is obviously a very different institution than Notre Dame, but at the same time I think two
components are the same. People go there because they love it … and it has a very passionate alum base, similar to ours.” The Billikens defeated Washington University in St. Louis 4-1 on Sunday night. Meanwhile, the Irish are coming off a 3-1 victory over Valparaiso University in their latest exhibition match Monday night. The United Soccer Coaches preseason poll ranked the Irish at No. 17 to start the year. Last season, the Irish went 11-7-2, racking up wins against ranked teams including North Carolina, Michigan and Clemson. Notre Dame is returning seven starters from the 2017 squad that was eliminated by Wisconsin in the round of 32 at the NCAA
tournament. The Billikens finished with a record of 7-91, including a 4-4 mark in Atlantic 10 Conference play. The Friday night matchup marks the 13th contest between Notre Dame and Saint Louis. The Billikens have dominated the series thus far, leading the Irish 8-3-1 in 11 meetings. The last three matchups between the teams have been particularly tight, with each game going to double overtime. Notre Dame leads the series 2-1-0 when playing at home, and the 2018 Irish squad will look to improve that mark in Alumni stadium tonight. The Irish have dominated season openers in their program’s history, boasting a 25-9-7 record in such games. In their last seven season
openers, the Irish hold an unbeaten record of 4-0-3, outscoring their opponents 10-2 in those contests. This season, the Irish are scheduled to play 11 teams that are currently ranked in the top 25 of the United Soccer Coaches preseason poll, but Riley is prepared to lead his team through the daunting season. “There’s a lot of pressure on every game, so you have to build a structure and a team that can thrive in those moments,” Riley said. The pressure will be on for the first time when Notre Dame kicks off against Saint Louis at 7 p.m. on Friday night.
to make last-minute desperation shots, and a shot by junior for ward Jennifer Westendorf sailed high to end regulation. Seconds into the overtime period, however, the Irish got the goal that had eluded them most of the game on a cross by sophomore defender Jenna Winebrenner to Moss for her first career goal. The Irish ultimately finished the game w ith 19 shots
on goal. Despite the offensive struggles that plagued them throughout, Norman liked the way his team responded to adversit y. “I think we have to find ways even when we’re getting chances and not finishing them. It should make us hungrier the next chance,” Norman said. “I was happy the way we didn’t get discouraged and we kept going until we finally found
that goal. We can be more efficient.” The Irish w ill hit the road for the first time this season when they head to Indianapolis this Sunday to face off against in-state rival Butler, which has started its season w ith a 2-0 record. “We know Butler is a ver y good opponent, and I think for us we have to continue to play the way we want to play and impose our w ill on the game,” Norman said. A lthough, on a team that
predominantly features underclassmen, younger players like Moss are happy that they can lean on the experience of the upperclassmen. “We have so much depth because we are a young team,” Moss said. “We all have the same goal to win, get forward and be aggressive. I think we’re adjusting really well because of the togetherness we have as a team.”
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Irish junior goalkeeper Brooke Littman launches a ball upfield during Notre Dame’s 3-0 loss to Duke on Sept. 21 at Alumni Stadium.
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Nd Women’s soccer | ND 1, Stony Brook 0
Notre Dame stays hot with Moss’ winner By MIA BERRY Sports Writer
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Irish senior defender Rachel Heard pursues the ball upfield during Notre Dame’s 3-0 loss to Duke on Sept. 21 at Alumni Stadium. This year, the Irish will close out ACC play when they face Duke at home on Oct. 25.
The first-ever program matchup between Notre Dame and Stony Brook didn’t disappoint. In the first overtime game of the season for the Irish, a header by freshman for ward Kelly Moss 40 seconds into the overtime period gave the Irish a 1-0 v ictor y at A lumni Stadium. “It feels ama zing. My dreams are full of [gamew inning goals],” Moss said. “We really want to w in, and its honestly an ama zing feeling to contribute to the team. It’s always been a goal of mine to help the team and be a team player that makes a difference.” The Irish (3-0) once again needed a late push in order to close out their opponent. “A lot of credit to Stony Brook — they played a great game, and I have a lot of respect for them and their coaching staff,” Irish head coach Nate Norman said. “I was proud of the way our team kept battling there, and we got the final goal at the end. We have to keep
improv ing and keep growing. It w ill be a good season for us if we can keep grow ing from each game.” Notre Dame’s scoring attack struggled most of the game to convert on shots on goal. In a scoreless first half, the Irish finished w ith nine shots on goal compared one by the Seawolves (1-2). “We did have a couple slow starts. We’re working on our consistency at the end of the game. We really [wanted] to w in,” Moss said. “Our goal is to w in a national championship. We’re hungr y and we’re doing ever y thing it takes to get there.” In the second half, the Seawolves were able to refocus their attack offensive attack and managed to string together six shots on goal in the second half, including a kick that almost managed to get pass junior goalkeeper Brooke Littman before freshman midfielder Brianna Martinez was able to kick the ball out of play to keep the game 0-0 in the 60th minute. see W SOCCER PAGE 11
FOOTBALL
Irish offensive line aims to replicate success By JOE EVERETT Sports Editor
After a disastrous 2016 campaign, the 2017 turnaround started up front in the trenches for Notre Dame. Arguably the majority of Notre Dame’s success last season could be attributed to the dedicated drive and tenacity of its offensive line play. The group that won the Joe Moore Award for best offensive line in the country controlled the line of scrimmage in almost every game, giving senior quarterback Brandon Wimbush all kinds of time and perhaps most evidently opening up huge holes for Josh Adams and the stable of Irish running backs to run through. The key question this season is one of stability. Can the Irish maintain a similar level of success at the offensive line, even after losing coach Harry Heistand to the Chicago Bears and Quenton Nelson and Mike McGlinchey to the NFL Draft, respectively? Returning for the Irish are fifth-year senior captain and center Sam Mustipher,
fifth-year senior captain and left guard Alex Bars, as well as junior Tommy Kraemer and sophomore Robert Hainsey, who split time at right tackle last year. In order to replace the hole created on the left side of the line without Nelson and McGlinchey, players have had to shuff le positions, including Bars shifting over from right guard (his position last year) to left guard to replace Nelson. Mustipher will continue to anchor the line at center, while Kraemer will slide over to right guard to make room for Hainsey at right tackle full-time. Finally, junior Liam Eichenberg has been tabbed as the man ready to take over McGlinchey’s spot at left tackle, a responsibility that head coach Brian Kelly says needs to come with ever-increasing confidence from the junior. “Yeah, so Liam, you know, we all kind of sense that he had the physical ability to do it,” Kelly said Aug. 15. “It’s confidence, right; he’s in there every day against two dynamic pass rushers, guys that can see FOOTBALL PAGE 10
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Former Irish left guard Quenton Nelson (56) and left tackle Mike McGlinchey (68) protect quarterback Brandon Wimbush during Notre Dame’s 21-17 victory over LSU on Jan. 1 at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando.