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First senior female administrator dies Sister John Miriam Jones, instrumental in making University co-ed, dies at 96. Observer Staff Report

Sister John Miriam Jones, a retired associate provost and professor, died Sunday, Nov. 3, the Universit y said in a press release published Wednesday. Jones was instrumental in the effort to make Notre Dame co-educational in the 1970s and 1980s. “Sister John Miriam was one of the pivotal figures in Notre Dame’s transition to co-education,” Rev. Edward A. Malloy said in the release. “She befriended the first generation of Notre

Dame undergraduate women and made their transition easier. She was full of w isdom, kindness and enthusiasm. We w ill miss her deeply.” Jones was the first senior female official in the Universit y’s administration, the release said. Additionally, she held master’s and doctoral degrees in biolog y and microbiolog y, respectively. She spent 17 years at Notre Dame, holding a variet y of positions. She coordinated facult y appointments, super v ised affirmative action

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activ ities, prov ided for the needs of students w ith disabilities and ser ved as the liaison to the ROTC programs, in addition to integrating women into the Universit y communit y. On the topic of integrating the Universit y in the fall of 1972, Jones once said: “Many men undergraduates found it hard to be welcoming. There was a nightly rating system in the dining hall; catcalls from the w indows of the men’s halls; run-throughs in women’s halls; and something akin to non-inclusion in the classrooms.”

Jones also planned the Universit y’s first presidential inauguration and ser ved as the executive chair of Notre Dame’s sesquicentennial celebration. She left Notre Dame in 1989 to become the prov incial of the Central Prov ince of the Sisters of Charit y in Cincinnati. From 1997 to 2001, Jones ser ved as academic dean at the College of Mount St. Joseph in Cincinnati. In October 1999, Sister John was one of the first indiv iduals inducted into Notre Dame’s Wall of Honor,

located on the ground f loor of the Main Building, for her work in the Universit y’s transition to educating both males and females, the release said. According to the release, the Sisters of Charit y and family members w ill allow guests to attend ser v ices at Motherhouse Chapel at Mount St. Joseph from 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday Nov. 12, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in the chapel. Memorial contributions can be made to the Sisters of Charit y Retirement Fund in Mount St. Joseph, Ohio.

ACE Night details education program By CHRISTOPHER PARKER News Writer

Nothing draws a crowd like free education and free ChickFil-A. In a crowded Remick Commons this past Wednesday evening, the Alliance for Catholic Education hosted ACE Night, a presentation and conversation

forum for their Teaching Fellows program. Bridgette McDermott, associate recruiting coordinator for ACE Teaching Fellows, said outreach events like ACE Night have been a constant in her five years in ACE teaching and administration. “We’ve traditionally always had something like ACE Night,

for the past couple years,” she said. “It’s been a great way to gather Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s students together, to really provide them with a lens into what the experience could look like for them.”

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Conversation Cafe fosters dialogue at Saint Mary’s By REBECCA STELLA Photo courtesy of Kathryn Strimu

Students in the Pasquerilla East Musical Company rehearse for performances of “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” By EMILY HUNT News Writer

The Pasquerilla East Musical Company (PEMCo) will present a rendition of “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” this coming weekend. The show will run Thursday to Saturday in Washington Hall on campus. Sophomore Katie Coury is directing the production. The show is a comedy that takes place in

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Rome and follows the exploits of the slave Pseudolus, who plots her way to freedom by playing matchmaker for her master’s son, Hero, who is in love with the beautiful blonde, Philia. Philia however, is promised to another man. When things stray from Pseudolus’ plan, chaos ensues. Senior Kathleen Capella plays Pseudolus in the show. She has

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Dialogue can be difficult to manage while still maintaining respect. However, by replicating the format of Conversation Cafes, an organization started in Seattle, Saint Mary’s has sought to find a way to engage students and promote productive dialogue. The President’s Council on Inclusivity and Multicultural Diversity along with the help of director of the Center for Women’s Intercultural Leadership, Mara Derakhshani and

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others helped to make this opportunity possible. “Our hope is always to encourage mutual understanding and dialogue across difference to create a more welcoming and inclusive campus,” Derakhshani said. There are specific rules and formats of Conversation Cafes designed to help make it successful. In the first two rounds of conversation every participant is welcome to talk, however participants pass around a talking object and are asked not to interrupt one another. In the last round, discussion is opened

up to cross conversations for anyone to talk and share their opinions. “In the Conversation Cafes, we are hoping to create a safe space where everyone feels free to express their perspective and feels listened to non-judgmentally.” Derakhshani said. “The goal is to foster respectful civil discourse and create a welcoming community for all.” Director of the Office for Civic and Social Engagement Rebekah Go has advertised and helped students preregister for

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Senate discusses fiscal oversight By JACK JERIT News Writer

The Notre Dame student senate met Wednesday to vote on a resolution to amend the Student Union constitution to add a provision allowing for oversight over the spending of student union organizations. This resolution is in response to concerns brought up in a meeting with the Financial Management Board (FMB) at the end of September about implementing some form of oversight for student union spending. The senate also discussed impeachment reform The financial oversight resolution differs from the original resolution in that FMB is the primary group tasked with the job of oversight. The Student Union treasurer is also tasked with meeting with the student senate once per semester to provide an update on student union fiscal policy. The resolution was read to the senate by one of the sponsors, Samuel Delmer, a sophomore senator from the Dillon community in Baumer Hall. Delmer answered questions about the resolution afterwards Questions related to the language of the

resolution such as what specific violations could result in impeachment and whether the word “and” or “or” should be used in a sub-clause. An amendment from D.C. Morris, the junior senator from Fisher hall, changed the particular “or” to “as well as.” “This benefits basically everyone,” Delmer said. “There is currently no formal oversight over the student union organizations, and if they worked to spend over there wouldn’t be any formal way to address that sort of thing.” Other questions centered on clarification as to whether the student union treasurer needs to meet with the senate and whether the bill was necessary. Patrick McGuire, student body vice president and a junior, pointed out that similar legislation about having the Club Coordination Council (CCC) and FMB meet with the student senate once per semester had been passed previously and used the same language as the bill’s present language. Following the end of debate, the resolution was passed. After this, the senate discussed reforming impeachment. Thomas Davis, a sophomore and the parliamentarian, was the sponsor of the

working resolution and wanted to make the process one of removal as opposed to impeachment. “So right now, the way it stands is, if there’s a complaint, it goes to the Student Union Ethics Commission,” Davis said. “They take a look at it, then if they believe there is a problem, they refer to the senate, which then votes on impeachment by a majority, and then turns around and hears the exact same complaint to vote on removal, which requires a two-thirds majority. That to my eyes seemed a little bit redundant.” Davis then highlighted how he thinks this process should be altered with the first and final step not receiving any alterations. “If [the Ethics Commission] believes that there has been an ethics violation, they would then refer that to the committee on constitution. If you’re going to have a separate body other than the senate take a look at constitutionality of an issue,” Davis said. “I believe that would be the best smaller body to take a look at the issues.” Contact Jack Jerit at jjerit@nd.edu


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been involved with PEMCo since her freshman year. This production marks her tenth show at Notre Dame. She said the audience will find the musical amusing, particularly lines coming from the character Hysterium. “The show is highly entertaining … you’ll definitely leave laughing,” she said. Capella is one of 30 students involved in the production. The musical marks Coury’s first directing opportunity, even though she has participated in three previous PEMCo productions. “The people are amazing on and off the stage,” Coury said. “They are willing to go out of their comfort

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McDermott said the event aims to help students of all grades and interest levels. “People come to ACE Night for a lot of different reasons. I think there will be some people in the room who are current seniors, and they’ve known for a long time that ACE is it for them,” she said. “We might have a freshman who has heard about ACE, is kind of interested in learning more, and just wants to see what it’s all about. We’re trying to meet a whole range.” As well as diversity in age and experience, ACE Night brings together students of different

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zone.” Coury’s sense of humor is a real advantage, senior Caroline Lezny, PEMCo’s artistic producer, said. “Katie’s greatest strength is comedy,” Lezny said. “She has a really strong funny bone in her body.” The cast is composed of mostly underclassmen, with six of the thirteen cast members being freshmen. Senior executive producer Rosa Kim says this is “unusual” of most PEMCo productions. “It has definitely added to the dynamic of the show. … They’re a very talented cast,” Kim said. Capella said the youthful cast provides dynamism to the production. “I love having a young cast. … [They] bring a new energy. As a senior, it makes me really happy to see that.”

The musical director, Sean Ford, is also a freshman. Ford plays a variety of musical instruments including the French horn and piano. Like Coury, he appreciates the support from the other cast members. “We’re all like family,” Ford said. “They’re all eager to do a good job and really receptive to criticism so I couldn’t really ask for much else.” PEMCo is run entirely by students. The group started in 1997 by a Kelly McGann, a former resident of Pasquerilla East. McGann wanted to bring musical theater to the University. In it’s 22nd year on campus, PEMCo has continued to be a space for students to express their creativity. “No one gets paid,” Kim said. “We do it because we love it.” PEMCo will be hosting an information session for interested

students on November 12 at 9 p.m. in Montgomery Hall located on the first floor of Lafun. According to Coury, the storyline’s ancient roots makes it especially interesting. “One of the coolest things about the show is that it was written in 191 BC. … The story at its root has stayed the same for over 2200 years. … It’s been around longer than a lot of empires,” she said. Lezny said Coury has worked hard to hone the show’s comedic angle. “Katie has tried to bring in lots of different types of comedy such as physical, puns, various types of styles of acting,” Lezny said. “There’s something for everybody.” Kim agreed that, at its core, “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” is a comedy that

never ceases to amuse. “I want the audience to have as much fun as the actors do on stage,” Kim said. In addition to the show’s comedic value, Ford said, it also features an animal guest. “We’ve heard the jokes a million times and still laugh,” Ford said. “Also, there is a wonderful chicken in the show. … If a rubber chicken can’t get someone to come to the show, I don’t know what will.” Students can purchase tickets in advance at the LaFortune Student Center this week to ensure a seat. Tickets will also be sold at Washington Hall before each night of the show. They cost $10 for general admission and $7 for students.

perspectives. Senior John McCarthy, an RA in Keenan Hall, applied early to the program and is committed to ACE after graduation. He said that he was drawn to ACE because of its familiar live-your-faith attitude. “It reminded me of ND Vision, which was very formative for my faith life,” he said. “Continuing to grow in my faith was very important to me, growing professionally while growing spiritually.” Sophomore Ava DeLonaisDick of Pangborn Hall sees ACE as a meaningful way to spend time before continuing her career path. “I’m a pre-med student, and I felt that this would be a great opportunity to gain some work

experience before medical school,” she said. “It would also be a great place to decide if medicine is what I wanted to do. I’ve always thought about combining teaching and medicine. That sounds really appealing to me.” Joanie Stephens, a Saint Mary’s junior, said ACE offers a path forward that she’s considered for a long time. “I came because I’m an education major, and I’m interested in getting a Masters Degree after graduation. ACE seems like a great program to get on that path, so I came to learn what they do,” she said. For Cole Carpenter, sophomore in Dillon Hall, the appeal to ACE is very personal. “My mom was a teacher,

and I’ve had so many amazing teachers that have gotten me here, to this point,” he said. “I’d love to give back.” During the evening, speakers gave insights into their experience with ACE. ACE veteran and employee Michael Macaluso called ACE the most challenging and most rewarding experience he’s had thus far. “It’s really cliche to say that something ‘changed your life’, but ACE shaped who I am today,” Macaluso said. “I don’t know who I would have become if it weren’t for ACE.” Senior and Flaherty RA Molly McGraw said the prospect of being sent somewhere completely new was exciting for her. “It’s an exercise in handing

over my life to someone else, to God, and trusting that I’m going to end up where I’m supposed to be,” she said. The ACE community provides career paths beyond the two-year commitment to the program. McDermott not only works for the organization here on campus but participated in the Teaching Fellows program herself. “I felt this draw to be in the classroom, and I knew I wanted to do some sort of post-graduate service,” McDermott said. “When I found ACE, it was the perfect combination of all the things I was looking for.”

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this event. This year there are around 70 participants: a mix of faculty, students and staff. The conversations take place on November 6 and 7 at four different time slots throughout the day. “What we really want is a mix of people whose experiences are different, so we did try and place people in different groups given their preferred time slots,” Go said. “We generally kept groups to nine people or fewer plus a facilitator.” Faculty and staff will participate as well as serve as facilitators throughout the conversation, making the purpose of the event known while enforcing rules and guidelines. In the 2017 and 2018 cafes’ success was found through the controversial topics such as the potential divisions caused by the 2016 election and the overall inclusivity of the campus. “The last two rounds of Conversation Cafes encouraged participants to discuss ways in which the campus was welcoming and inclusive generally,” Derakhshani said. “This year, we are focusing more specifically on the Catholic identity of the College and hoping that participants will share what it means to them to be/work at a

Catholic college and how that impacts their lives.” This year’s Conversation Cafes prompt focuses on the College’s Catholic identity. “Speaking from your own personal perspective and identity, what does it mean to you that Saint Mary’s College is a Catholic institution?” the prompt reads. “In what ways does the College’s Catholic identity enhance, or perhaps limit, your experience here? In what ways do you believe the College’s identity affects how welcoming a community Saint Mary’s is?” The current conversation originally was brought to attention by the Better Together clubs’ interfaith conference in the spring of 2018. “We want to discuss how our Catholic character on campus and how that can feel inclusive or exclusive to people of other faith backgrounds,” Go said. “Anytime we increase dialogue on difficult or controversial topics that is a good thing, but I would hope that people from these conversations are also able to understand perspectives they hadn’t previously thought of and able to then integrate that new learning into how they relate to people and their peers.” Contact Rebecca Stella at rstella01@saintmarys.edu


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By MATTHEW KELLENBERG Scene Writer

Three albums, two collaborations with Tyler, the Creator and one record deal in, Rex Orange County has hit his stride in the music industry. But the 21-year-old is in no hurry to grow up. “Pony,” Rex’s third and latest album, sees the singer-songwriter reining himself in as he rounds the corner on adulthood, yearning for the lightheartedness of a pony as he bears the pressure of a thoroughbred. Rex Orange County’s lyrics have often read like the diary entries of a teenager holed up in his bedroom, blinds shut. “I ain’t seen my friends in a minute,” he sings on Tyler, the Creator’s “Foreword,” “Guess that nothing lasts forever.” That spirit does not vanish on “Pony.” There is the paranoid “Stressed Out,” the willfully recluse “Laser Lights,” the self-explanatory “Never Had the Balls.” Yet, a shift is underway. “It seems I’m not invincible,” Rex reflects on “Always,” “But I’m bored of the pain.” That teenage woe which once felt all-consuming, here is contextualized and set aside. With some reluctance — “there will always be a part of me that’s holding on” — Rex opens himself to the idea of growth.

Between reluctance and growth, however, the former defines the production on “Pony.” Rex’s first two albums, both self-released, were economical, unpolished works. With his new RCA Records deal, Rex has the financial freedom to build out his production. On “Pony,” however, he chooses not to — for better and worse. On the catchy number “10/10,” Rex’s simple, synth beat is all the song needs. Throughout “Every Way,” on the other hand, his flat vocals drag across the song’s note-at-a-time piano passages. In the flashes and flourishes that do scatter the album, Rex wears his inspirations on his sleeve. For “Stressed Out,” Rex borrows his pitched-down vocals from Frank Ocean’s “Nikes,” with light guitar strums that evoke Ocean’s “White Ferrari.” On “It’s Not the Same Anymore,” Rex’s baroque pop embellishments imitate those of Sufjan Stevens’ “The Predatory Wasp of the Palisades Is Out to Get Us.” Worked into songs that cling to youth, these derivative elements substantiate Rex’s aversion to independence. A brief aside: yes, “Stressed Out” does it worse than Frank, but that doesn’t make “Stressed Out” bad. “White Ferrari” and “Siegfried” rip off The Beatles and Elliott Smith, who both did it better, but “Blonde” is still The Best Album of the 2010s. Now back to the

review. “Pony” is not a breakthrough album. In fact, for an album about growing up, “Pony” covers hardly any ground. “I’m still a boy inside my thoughts,” Rex sings on the penultimate track “Pluto Projector,” “Am I meant to understand my faults?” These are not the words of a precocious 21-year-old. But they are honest and, in all likelihood, a common sentiment. Cognizant he is coming of age but articulate of his reluctance to do so, Rex Orange County exhibits a firm grasp on the everyman. Contact Matthew Kellenberg at mkellenb@nd.edu

“Pony” Rex Orange County Label: RCA Records Favorite Tracks: “10/10,” “Stressed Out,” “It’s Not The Same Anymore” If you like: Clairo, Mac Demarco, Tyler, the Creator

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A love letter to nobody. Like seriously, nobody. Colleen Fischer News Writer

My love, It was midnight and the sky was still pink and I thought of you. In a way, I always think of you, when someone smiles crooked or laughs at their own stories, when you talk about something you love and I can’t help but smile and listen, having nothing to add. W hen it comes down to it there are two types of love. Every love song, every poem fits into one of two categories: requited and unrequited love. Sometimes I wonder how many days, how many months, how many years it would take to forget you if our love is of the second sort. I always give up before finding an answer. Maybe, love is that simple. Either you love me or you don’t. And I hope you do. Here’s to a life of love stories without and thens. To moments in silence with love filling the space, sitting with us whispering reassurances amongst the silence. To the filing cabinet of I love yous, and applesauce on pizza, and black coffees. To the moments where the I love yous were not spoken but still given. To the stories we tell at bars, and over wine, at dinner parties and to grandkids. Like the time it was raining, and we were leaving a fancy party, me in a black dress and you in a suit. W hen my feet began to ache, and I took off my heels, you looked down at my feet and I swear you were going to tease me or tell me I was weird, but you just took off your shoes and held out your hand for mine. We walked together. I didn’t mind the drizzle, because I was there with you. I think of that quote from To Kill a Mocking Bird, about walking in his shoes and getting to know him. I wonder if I know you, and I know you know me. I think about the song lyrics and last lines of love novels before the words “The End.” I think of all the ones with less lovely endings. The “It would have been beautiful” and “I still think of you.” I wonder if we will end up that way? If one of us will gain the courage to say all these things to the others face, of you will be beautiful somewhere and I will be beautiful somewhere else? After all … Maybe, a love letter is not enough. Maybe, countless mornings of coffee, bird watching, poems and gossip are not enough. Maybe, Christmases and birthdays and every other holiday in between are not enough. Maybe, burnt roasts and dump over pies are not enough. Maybe summer afternoons with ice cream cones and old books we always meant to read and are just getting around to, staring at the clouds talking about Paris and Vienna are not enough. Maybe a lifetime is not enough. But I know you are. Contact Colleen at cfischer01@saintmarys.edu. The views expressed int his column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.

Do you know what’s in your dorm’s pizza? Notre Dame doesn’t. Ben Testani Off-Campus, On Topic

In the fall of 2018, Notre Dame struck a deal w ith Saint Joseph’s Count y to take over food safet y inspections of its propert y. With dozens of food ser v ice establishments on campus, from the dining halls to hot dog stands in the football stadium, the Universit y framed this arrangement as a way to relieve the overburdened count y. Indiana’s public record counselor, Luke Britt, strongly objected to the new system, as Notre Dame wanted to privatize the results of the inspections as well. Under Indiana law, any food safet y inspections performed by the government are public information. Notre Dame argued that as a private entit y, they would not be subject to the same public record laws. The deal was quietly canceled a month later. The issue of access to food records appeared to play a large role in this decision. With the events of last fall in my mind, I filed a records request w ith the count y in October for all of the food safet y inspections of Notre Dame propert y from 1 Januar y 2018 to 30 September 2019. I received over 300 documents, which we at The Obser ver are working on making available to ever yone. Notably absent from these inspections were all of the residence hall food ser v ice businesses. No Pizza Dunne Right. No Café Far Far. No Keough Kitch. There were inspections of all 40 concession stands in the football stadium, along w ith records from the chains on campus like Taco Bell and Subway. There were inspections of lesserknow n spots like Café de Grasta in Grace Hall. But not a single one of the food ser v ice places in our residence halls was subjected to a health inspection. W hen asked about this discrepancy, Universit y spokesman Dennis Brow n stated, “The count y does not inspect food ser v ice in private residences, so it doesn’t inspect in the halls since those are the students’ residences.” Pushed to clarif y on who ow ns the residence hall food ser v ices, Brow n responded that there is “no ‘ow ner’ of these food ser v ices.” Rather, he said, they are “fund-raising initiatives w ithin each of the halls.” W hile their location inside of a residence (the use of “private”, when hall staff can inspect your room at any time, is up for debate) may exempt the food ser v ices from count y food

ser v ice inspections, it does not exempt them from ser v ing safe food. It is currently unclear what role, if any, the Universit y plays in overseeing the food ser v ice establishments inside the halls. I reached out to t wo different dorm food ser v ice establishments to inquire about their cleaning process and relationship w ith the Universit y. One declined to comment, and another did not return my questions in time for publication. If, as the Universit y seems to believe, the true role of the residence hall eateries is to ser ve as a fundraising initiative, it only ser ves to add to the confusion about why the women’s halls have so few food ser v ices of their ow n. As I found in an earlier column, currently only t wo of the women’s halls have food ser v ices of their ow n. That leaves 11, potentially 12 after Johnson Hall is completed, women’s halls lacking a source of fundraising that the Universit y endorses. Like many others on campus, I relied on my dorm’s Dawg Pizza for a cheap late-night meal. I have no vendetta against the residence hall eateries and think each dorm should have one of their ow n, especially if they are supposed to ser ve as fundraising initiatives. I also remember the frequent fire alarms of my sophomore year, many of which were caused by buildup in the pizza oven. Less fondly, I remember the cockroaches and mice that called A lumni home, and wonder if they had access to the pizza bagels I ate almost nightly. These questions would be easy to address if the Universit y inspected the residence hall eateries and made the result of these inspections public. However, if Notre Dame’s stance on police records is any indication, it is unlikely this sort of openness is going to come around organically. The Universit y needs to make clear what the roles of the residence hall food ser v ices are w ithin the dorms, who has oversight over them, and what happens to the profits. And, as renovations continue, I still urge the residents of our women’s halls to ask why they are being given kitchens instead of businesses. Ben Testani is a senior studying international economics, Arabic and Spanish. He comes to Notre Dame via Central New York and while currently residing off-campus, will always be a proud Alumni Dawg. He welcomes feedback at btestani@nd.edu or @BenTestani on Twitter. The views expressed int his column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.

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The diversity of myself Ocran Holloway Diversity Council

W hen looking at diversity on campus, it is common to look at this issue — and yes, diversity on campus is an issue — as a collective. It is common to broadly analyze and compare the differences between ethnicity, race, and culture between various groups at Notre Dame. It is uncommon, however, to have this same analysis of diversity on the level of the individual. To elaborate on the “myself” I am speaking of, I first need to state on how I identif y my own ethnicity and race which frequently differs from how others identif y me. I don’t hold it against those who mislabel me because when you are mixed, it is not as simple as fitting my whole identity in only one word. So when I get asked the usual “W hat are you? ” question that I and other mixed individuals are familiar with, my easy response is “I’m half black and half Latino.” However, even that watered-down answer is lacking, but it is what I give to quick ly appease their curiosity. For if I explain how my mother’s side is not solely Latino, but also largely Native American (yet we are not registered with any tribe), it might be faster to just send them a link to my 23andMe at

blackness, but I also don’t measure up to the black community’s idea of “blackness” either. Again, I do not hold it against anyone in either community when they mislabel me (so as long as ignorance does not turn into impertinence), because I do have a mirror and can see what others see. However, there is much that a mirror cannot show and what others cannot see. W hat the mirror doesn’t show is the drug dealer father and the black, Christian household I grew up in. W hat others cannot see is the father and black household leaving and the Latino and Native American household with Tío and Abuelita taking its place. W hat they cannot see is the diversity of myself.

that point. Also, when I say I’m half black, I know that race is not synonymous with ethnicity; however, the word black in America has surpassed its significance to not only denote the color of one’s skin, but to also represent the experience and identity of African Americans and any who look like them. My blackness is also the point of contention for most people: “Oh, you’re black? You don’t really look like it.” They are quicker to believe that I am Latino because of my light brown skin. Yet, this light brown skin does not translate to their idea of blackness. Or sometimes, maybe even worse, is when they say “Oh, I can see it now.” Meaning that they can now label some of my features as stereotypically afrocentric and that now helps them fit me into their box labeled “black.” These exchanges are what I experience typically from the white majority (shoutout to my Moreau professor and that one drunk boy in the Lafun basement). My exchanges with the black community on campus, however, have been shockingly similar. In this community which I align myself with, I sometimes get referred to as “white-passing” and “black ally”. It is these comments which remind me that not only do I not conform with the white majority’s idea of

Ocran Holloway is a junior majoring in Spanish and Pre-Health, and can be reached at ohollowa@nd.edu The Diversity Council of Notre Dame advocates for awareness, understanding and acceptance on issues of race, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status and other intersectional identities in the Notre Dame community. The viewpoints expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Diversity Council, but are the individual opinions of the author. You can contact Diversity Council at diversnd@nd.edu The views expressed int his column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.

Letter to the editor

A year of service It’s an understatement to say that senior year can be scar y. Maybe you have been employed ever since you did that summer internship junior year. Maybe you’re the person who is applying to ten jobs a week, even if you can’t really see yourself at any of those jobs. Maybe you’re researching grad schools non-stop, half-heartedly filling out applications you don’t even want. Maybe you are signing up for another GRE exam, or considering and re-considering taking the LSAT about a hundred times. Maybe you still have no idea what you want to do yet, and you thought that you’d have figured it out after four years. If one of these is your current situation, or even if something else is on the table, consider this: a year of service. It’s quite possible that you’re not yet ready to make any huge career decisions, and, even as fast-paced as college life can be, it’s okay to not be ready. Many of us had not considered doing a year of service (or a gap year as some may call it) until late in the fall semester, around the time when applications for many programs started to be due. Yet senior year should not just be a countdown to impending adulthood, but rather a time to get excited for all of the things our lives may become. “Figuring your life out” does not have a deadline. It is a process, one that will probably not end after a year of service, or even once you begin your first “real” job.

We are writing this from Newman University Church in Dublin, Ireland, where we are volunteering for the next year as members of the House of Brigid. House of Brigid, or Teach Bhríde in Irish, is a one to two year service program where recent college graduates help give back to the Catholic Church in Ireland in anything from liturgical music assistance to retreat planning. It is also a year for self-ref lection and growth; as we live together in a faith-centered community, we have the space to contemplate which paths in life we feel called to take. For House of Brigid fellow Madison Loftin, Dublin wasn’t where she expected to end up a year ago, but she’s glad it is. Among other things, these two years are going to teach her how to take her time with becoming who she’s supposed to be. For House of Brigid fellow Shane, a ‘gap year’ always had the connotation of putting life ‘on hold’ for a while, of ignoring life’s important decisions while you were still young. But after his first year, he learned that taking a year to gain some perspective on life, away from the shared anxieties on campus, was anything but wasted time. It gave him a sense of life’s real priorities. House of Brigid fellow, and Saint Mar y’s graduate, Katherine Dunn remembers her own stresses during senior year all too well. At first she didn’t want to even consider a year of service because of

the expectation from others to “get a real job” and because she had already taken a gap year before college to serve with NET Ministries. Our time on this earth is so ver y brief. God is asking great things of each one of us and sometimes that means we need to have the courage to do something that not ever yone else is doing. It took the Saints their entire lives to become who God meant them to be. W hy not allow God to work in your life in a dramatic way? So yes, your senior year is going to be full of lasts. You’re allowed to savor those and you’re allowed to mourn an ending of a huge chapter of your life. Tears will almost certainly be shed on graduation day, but remember that this is also a beginning. We are all standing at the edge of a long, winding road. You don’t have to know where you’re going yet. All you have to do is pick up your bag and walk (or maybe get on a plane to Ireland).

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Horoscope | Eugenia Last Happy Birthday: Pay attention to detail, and make adjustments to compensate for mistakes. Live up to your expectations, dreams and desires, and refuse to let anything stand between you and the image you have in your head of where you see yourself heading. Don’t let failures or disappointment discourage you from picking yourself up and striving for perfection. Your numbers are 5, 11, 24, 29, 34, 37, 45. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Take inventory, and you’ll separate what’s valuable from what isn’t. Have a garage sale or make a donation to your favorite charity. Make plans with the person or people you want to spend time with as you move forward. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Leave nothing to chance. The more willing you are to do the work required to get what you want, the less interference you’ll encounter. Someone will be eager to take over or steal your ideas if you are too accommodating. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Consider what it is you want. An opportunity will surface if you take the initiative to follow a path that has merit and supports your beliefs. Check your motives and build your own fortress instead of choosing to join someone else’s dream. CANCER (June 21-July 22): A partnership is favored. Express your interest and your ideas in an opportunity you come across, and you’ll get the support you need to follow through with your plan. Children and seniors will offer an innocent — but valid — point of view. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Personal improvements should be where you focus your time and energy. Look at what’s involved and the cost of anything you want to pursue. Price match and barter if you don’t want to be shortchanged. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Refuse to let a situation grow into something unmanageable. Take a practical approach, and be clear about what you are willing to do and willing to tolerate. If you want positive change to unfold, call the shots. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Put more time into research, and do things right the first time. Cutting corners will leave you in a quandary that will lead to criticism. Don’t count on others to do the work for you. Be transparent regarding your intentions. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Truth, honesty and doing your best matters. Refuse to be influenced by anyone or anything that will cause upset or lead to disappointment. Listen to those who have always had your back, and walk away from waste and excess. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Stick to basics, be moderate and focus on self-improvement. Step away from drama or anyone trying to drag you into something that isn’t your favored choice. Stay focused and busy trying to do and be your best. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Intelligence, fortitude, creativity and common sense will help you reach the level of success you are striving for. Exercise your right to challenge and hold accountable those who lack the moral fiber required to be in critical positions. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Do whatever is necessary to maintain balance and integrity. Align yourself with people who are there for the benefit of mankind and looking for ways to make the world we live in a better place. Participate in order to make a difference. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Personal and emotional uncertainty will surface if you overanalyze situations or let drama take over and spread infectiously through you and those around you. Put the ego aside, and recognize what needs to be done. Be part of the solution, not the problem. Birthday Baby: You are perceptive, engaging and thoughtful. You are creative and conscientious.

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A horse betting primer Hayden Adams Associate Sports Editor

I say it a lot, but I am a proud son of the state of Kentucky. You don’t have to be a native Kentuckian to know how important horses are to the state historically, culturally and economically. I don’t deign to be an expert on the intricacies of the industry, and I don’t use pretentious terms like “blind switch,” “cribber” or “grab a quarter,” all of which I looked up for this story to show how snobby horse racing can be. Still, while I am no expert, I had the privilege of going betting at Keeneland Race Course in my hometown over fall break for the second year in a row. While I lost most of my money, I began to have some break throughs towards the end of the day as I started betting based on various factors. So, here is your one-stop shop for the basics of horse racing and some tips on how to limit your losses.

And for superfectas, you pick four horses. Because the odds on certain horses can be pretty long, and the fact that exotic bets involve permutations of finishing order, the payout is a lot higher on those races. But here’s the rub: if the horses you pick all finish at the head of the pack, but not in the order you selected, you don’t win. There’s an easy remedy though, because you can “box” it. Taking a box on an exacta, a trifecta or a superfecta means that you place a bet on every permutation of the finishing order of the horses you pick. You can simply request a box on an exotic bet and it saves you the time and brain power of picking the horses in all the possible different orders, so if you place a $1 bet on an exacta box, you pay $2 — one for each possible finishing order. Likewise for a trifecta box, a $1 bet actually costs $6 for all the possibilities. Tips and Tricks

The Rules

You can place bets either at a booth with a clerk attending, or you can use a machine with a touchscreen. I would recommend the latter, as the inperson booths can have long lines if not many people are working, plus people are kind of a hassle to deal with. There are different types of betting that I’ll get to in a second, but based on whether or not you are doing a regular or an “exotic” bet, there’s a minimum amount of money you have to bet, typically one or two dollars for a normal bet. Contrary to popular (or maybe just my previous) belief, you don’t get the odds on the horse when you bet, but right before they leave the post, so odds for long shots typically increase as more and more people pick them. Types of Bets

Now, the typical betting choices are picking a horse to win (come in first place), to place (come in first or second) or to show (come in first, second or third). It’s pretty self-explanatory that the odds for each bet for any particular horse are lowest to win and highest to show. In addition to simply picking one of these, you can dip your toes in the more “exotic” bets horse racing has to offer: exactas, trifectas and superfectas. When doing an exacta, you pick any two horses to finish 1st and 2nd in a particular order. For trifectas, you pick three horses to win, place and show in a particular order.

Disclaimer: my career winnings at horse races are far less than my losses, so take my advice with a grain of salt. That said, I think I have a pretty good formula. It’s no fun to bet on the favorites, especially because they have basically no payouts. Instead, bet smaller amounts on the long shots to show, place or win. Then, take some exotic bets. If you do an exacta, choose one sure-fire winner based on the odds or based on a jockey’s record, the two traits I’ve found most accurate, then choose another likely or semi-likely winner so the already low odds give you a nice payout. Similarly, for a trifecta, pick a couple of sure-thing horses, then pick a long-shot to be the third horse, because the best horses will almost always place, while very often there’s a surprising shower. All you need is a $1 bet on either of these, then box it, and your two or six dollars can give you a nice payout. Of course, you should always be careful when gambling in any form or fashion, and never let your emotions get the better of you. But, if you have some cash to spare and want a to experience something new, head out to a horse track and see why Kentucky is built on thoroughbreds. Contact Hayden Adams at hadams3@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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Dame led 52-50 before another three pointer by Cole Anthony to put the Tar Heels up. Then on the ensuing possession, Anthony would find junior guard Andrew Platek behind the arc to widen the UNC lead to 56-52 — its second largest lead of the game. After a timeout by the Irish, Anthony knocked down yet another three to widen the UNC lead to 7. The Tar Heel offense continued to stay hot and the pace of the

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held strong, unleashing a few counter-attacks of her own to stay relatively even in round one. Leading with her left, Whelan immediately pushed Bolton back with a left jab and right hook to start the second round. Bolton seemed unable to generate much offense before the bell, but she did not give up any decisive blows either. Whelan got caught off-balance in her approach and quick body blow from Bolton sent her to the floor. She rose quickly, but Bolton used the breather to generate momentum and push Whelan around the ring. The end of the round came slowly as neither competitor attempted to expose their defenses in the final seconds. Bolton’s consistent defense and the occasional powerful shots she landed was enough to earn a unanimous victory.

Marisa “One Punch” Perino def. Sam “I’ll Beat You For” Sherman Both fighters preferred to lead with a jab, and follow with a hook. Their similar styles led to a relatively even first round, as both Pasquerilla West senior Marisa Perino and graduate student Sam Sherman parried blows with ease. Perino was able to land one solid shot around Sherman’s gloves but her advantage, if any, was minimal. Sherman was able to land some looping hook shots out of the gate, but Sherman utilized a series of hard short punches to the body to largely control the bout when the bell rang for the second time. Perino seemed to feel the urgency in the third round, continuing to approach the off-campus fighter with hard right hooks. Adding a short left jab added some variety to her repertoire and Sherman stayed defensive for the majority of the third round, unable to generate any consistent momentum. A rollercoaster from start to finish, the final match in Ring B was awarded to Perino by split decision.

Mia “Mayhem” Lecinski def. Mallory “Mad Jab” Spiess The opening fight of the quarterfinal round of Baraka Bouts inside Ring B featured a matchup between Lyons Hall sophomore Lecinski and Ryan Hall senior Spiess. In the first round, both girls came out swinging, with Lecinski managing to land her jab efficiently from the start. Malloy was able to use her height and length to create some separation between the two, but struggled to get her left hand up

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game appeared to wear down the Irish, as UNC began to make some big baskets in transition. The Irish offense began to falter as well and with six minutes to go, the Irish trailed 65-59. North Carolina would continue to widen its lead behind another pair of threes by Anthony, and with four minutes left in the game, the UNC lead was 71-59 and the game was all but over. When all was said and done, the final score was 76-65. Hubb led the scoring for the Irish with 22 points, followed closely by

TJ Gibbs with 19. Despite winning the turnover margin by 12 and recording 10 steals on defense, the Irish were not able to overcome their poor shooting. Notre Dame shot just 35.3% from the floor to 45.8% for UNC. UNC also dominated the boards, recording 14 offensive rebounds to the Irish’s eight. Notre Dame will look to get their first win of the year when they face off against Robert Morris this Saturday in the Men Against Breast Cancer Classic at the Joyce Center. The game will tip off at noon.

to defend herself from Lecinski’s blows. At the start of round two, Lecinski was able to deliver some heavy blows to the senior’s head. Malloy stayed persistent in her attacks, and was able to land several combination 1-2 punches to both the head and body of Lecinski. By the third round, despite both girls noticeably battling fatigue, they continued to trade blows and work as hard as they could. When the final bell rang, it was clear that Lecinski had been in control for most of the contest. The sophomore pulled out the victory via unanimous decision.

heat herself. In the end, with the crowd going wild, Tucker won by unanimous decision.

Theresa “T-Pain” Rogers def. “Grizzly” Blair Wigney Flaherty junior Rogers faced off against off-campus graduate student Wigney in the second match of the night. From the beginning, it was clear that the two were equally matched. The two fighters exchanged left and right hooks, with Wigney patiently timing her blows and Rogers attacking the grad-student’s body relentlessly. By the time the second round came around, both girls seemed to be tiring out by the end after both came out firing. The two traded jabs and haymakers to the body and head, and in the third round Rogers took control. The junior was relentless in her offensive attack on Wigney and was successful in marching her back toward the ropes several times thanks to a barrage of strong punches. This contest was tightly contested, and Rogers ultimately came out with the victory on split decision.

Nora Tucker (Welsh Fam) def. Abby “Fry you Like” Rice (Pasquerilla West) Welsh Family Hall sophomore Nora Tucker and Pasquerilla West senior Abby Rice squared off in third fight of the night. Tucker came out of the gates hot, forcing Rice against the ropes two different times. Both fighters were able to connect on several strong punches.Tucker was targeting Rice’s head whereas Rice was going after Tucker’s abdominal area. At the start of the second round, Tucker threw some vicious punches to the head of Rice and almost got her in the corner. Rice struggled to connect on her punches at Tucker, who was doing an exceptional job of keeping her hands up to cover. In the final round, Tucker further asserted her dominance by switching target areas and attacking Rice’s weak points. While Rice landed good punches to Tucker’s head, she was also taking a lot of

Gwen “Mary Lou” McCain def. Avery “Hurricane” Garrity When the first bell rang, Avery Garrity, a Pangborn sophomore, assumed the offensive early and went on the attack. Garrity landed several punches and was doing a good job of covering herself up before McCain knocked her down right in front of the judges thanks to significant blows to the head. The pair traded blows to the head in the second round, before McCain really took it to the next level. The second round was cut short after Garrity seemed a little shaken up, and in the third round McCain didn’t let up, punching Garrity almost until her headgear fell off. Garrity hung in for the whole contest, but was outplayed by the senior. McCain came out victorious via unanimous decision.

Allison “Sledgehammer” Huffman def. Megan “Mad Dog” McNally Both fighters opened the fight on the attack. Huffman, a senior in Lewis, was able to unload on her fellow Lewis hall member. The referee stopped the fight twice in the first round to check on McNally, a freshman. Huffman continued to land hits while McNally was forced onto the defensive. At the end of round two, both fighters were visibly tiring. Huffman was awarded the victory by unanimous decision.

Sophia “Lights Out” Sheehy def. Mia Farlekas The fight opened aggressively, with both fighters landing hard punches in the first round, which was very competitive. Sheehy landed multiple hits to the head in the second round, but appeared to be off balance and Farlekas, a junior in Pasquerilla East, took advantage, landing multiple shots to the body, and tiring out the junior from Cavanaugh. In the third round, Farlekas had Sheehy on the ropes, but both fighters were tiring. It was a very evenly matched fight, but Sheehy was named winner by unanimous decision. Contact Hayden Adams at hadams3@nd.edu, Liam Coolican at lcoolica@ nd.edu, Grant DelVecchio at gdelvecc@nd.edu, Mannion McGinley at mmicginl3@ nd.edu, Aidan Thomas at athoma28@nd.edu, Jimmy Ward at wward@hcc-nd.edu


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shots. Ultimately, Lagore couldn’t make up the difference and fell to O’Connor by split decision.

Bridget “Float Like a Butterfly, Sting Like a Ray” Callaghan def. Lora Sonnick Callaghan, a senior from Pasquerilla West Hall, came out the aggressor in the match. Whereas the previous bouts in Ring A featured an agility-oriented fighter vs. a power-puncher, both competitors had a good mix of quick footwork and strong hits. Neither competitor was able to establish supremacy in the first round.In the second period, Callaghan, a senior from Cavanaugh Hall, again initiated the conflict, but Sonnick would respond. A strong Cavanaugh contingent in the crowd roared as Sonnick managed to briefly put Callaghan on the defensive, but still neither could establish a clear advantage as they both landed hits in close quarters.As the final stanza unfolded, it played out in similar fashion to the first two. Callaghan once again was the instigator and managed to build up a relatively long attack, but Sonnick responded yet again. In the end, Callaghan came out with the unanimous win by wearing Sonnick down enough to find openings.

Laura “Rad Dad” Hernandez def. Ana “Valkyrie” Miravete At the first bell, Hernandez — a junior from Cavanaugh Hall — came on the attack with high pressure and quick punches, but Miravete — a sophomore from McGlinn Hall — had short strong bursts in between. Still, Hernandez was quick on her feet to come back on the attack. With Miravete backed in a corner, Hernandez turned it on which only spurred Miravete to do the same and have a strong end to the first bout. Miravete came out low and strong in the second bout, knocking Hernandez on her heels and in the corner for a decent bit of the round. Although Hernandez had more power in her fewer punches, Miravete controlled the round with speed and pressure. Miravete answered Hernandez’s hits swiftly, a set of quick jabs coming in to hit Hernandez, a momentum she attempted to carry until the end despite Hernandez throwing strong hits every so often in between. In the end, it was Hernandez’s strength that lead her to a unanimous decision win in the bout.

Rachel “Wine and Dine” Glein def. Zoe “Basket” Case Case, sophomore from Welsh Family Hall, started this match on the attack, with heavy pressure in her multiple jabs leading Glein, a senior from Howard Hall, to duck and back pedal quickly. When she could get a breath, Glein answered with a strong set of punches equally as threatening. As they both caught their bearings again, Case emerged as the aggressor again, which Glein responded to as best she could until the end of the round. At the start of the second, neither came out with any sort of any advantage, both landing great hits until Glein turned it on, and went a long

stretch gaining control of the round to the point that Case turned away causing the ref to stop the round. Case was almost counted out. The results of the second round left this round heavily uneven. Glein came out with all the power she had and left Case backpedalling a large amount of the time. Case mustered a few good punches but nothing compared to how she looked in the first round, leading to a unanimous decision in favor of Glein’s moving on to the semifinals.

Liz “Lights Out” Kerner def. Elizabeth “The Tank” Pryor Much like her nickname would suggest, Pryor — a senior from Welsh Family Hall — came out with a lot of power, only to be met by a strong and fast combination from her opponent, a sophomore from Pasquerilla West Hall. With both waiting for the other to strike, they each got in a few strong jabs leaving the first round unclear as to who had an advantage. This time, Kerner came out on the attack with a set from Pryor soon to follow. This was only challenged by Kerner’s combination again who then led the last bit of the round with a solid collection of punches. Kerner again started the round as the aggressor, keeping Pryor on her heels as best she could; the occasional powerful hit from Pryor came through but Kerner kept up control through the round, with the help of her roaring crowd of fans from Pasquerilla West and elsewhere. Kerner’s speed and solid combination led her to a unanimous decision win that will put her through to the semi finals.

Allison “Willou-Beast” Blanchard def. Catherine “Brawler” Lawlor These two juniors from Mod Quad faced off from the opening bell. Blanchard, a resident of Pasquerilla East Hall, came out immediately on the attack. Her punches hit quickly and swiftly. While Lawlor, a resident of Pasquerilla West Hall, stood her ground, she could not land too many hits and Blanchard just kept coming. Every swing Lawlor had, Blanchard answered, appearing to have a clear advantage over Lawlor. Unclear as to who was on top at the start of the second round, Blanchard again found her momentum and gained control with help from her fans. Blanchard landed even more hits, forcing the ref stop the match and fix Lawlor’s helmet multiple times. At the beginning of the last round, Lawlor came out with more power than she had the whole match and knocked Blanchard on her heels. Blanchard answered quickly and made the last round quite an even fight, earning a unanimous victory.

Dani “Mighty Muffin” Harold def. Alexis “Happy Feet” Moskala Harold, a sophomore from Flaherty Hall, came out strong, laying out a full set of hits before Moskala, a sophomore from Pangborn Hall, answered. Harold quickly regained control and had Moskala backed against the ring for most of the first round. Moskala attempted to get the first jab this round but Harold quickly knocked her off the attack again and forced

her to back pedal. Moskala again regained her stance but Harold again found away to hold most of the match with Moskala on the ropes. Again to start the third round, Harold was the clear aggressor, leading Moskala backwards around the ring. She landed one punch that knocked Moskala off her balance and to find herself against the ropes yet again where Harold was able to land a few more and take the advantage. Much to the delight of her supporting fans from Flaherty, Harold won with a unanimous decision.

Maggie “Luxembux” Farrell def. Meagan “The Manager” Downes This Walsh vs. Walsh matchup featured Farrell, a sophomore and Downes, a graduate student. Downes got off to a quick start attacking the body of Farrell. Farrell stumbled back after a fluster of shots to the body but was able to respond well landing jabs to Downes head. Farrell started the second round with another big shot to the head of Downes, but Downes was fast to respond to this landing a combination of jabs and hooks of her own. The second round went down as a pretty even fight with both fighters landing plenty of punches. Downes opened the third round wildly swinging wide and going for the head of Farrell, as Farrell responded with shots of her own to Downes head, Downes went low and ended the match as she began, attacking the body of Farrell. Downes attack wasn’t quite enough though as Farrell ended up winning the match by unanimous decision.

Julia “Jeezbag” Dodig def. Erin “Houdini II” Albertini The interhall matchups continued as Ryan Hall junior Dodig and senior Albertini faced off in this intense match. Albertini appeared to open the first round on the defense after Dodig landed a plethora of punches to her head. Albertini did manage to respond to these shots but the fight remained heated. Albertini still seemed to remain on the defense in the second but each time her hands went down Dodig would sneak in and land punches. Albertini’s footwork progressively got more shaky as the round went on as a huge shot to the head forced the referee to temporarily stop the fight to check on her. He would do this once more early on in the third round as Dodig’s merciless attack on her hallmate continued. Dodig was named winner by unanimous decision.

Shannon Steines def. Katie “The Wolverine” Zoller Steines, a sophomore representing Howard Hall, was wide eyed as the match began and she would remain so throughout the fight as she opened the first round with a flurry of hooks to the head of Zoller, a senior living off campus. Zoeller had no choice but to cover up her head while Steines grew so confident she eventually threw three right hooks in a row. Steines’ attack continued but Zoller managed to land a few punches here and there, however Steines attack proved to be too much for her to endure as early in the second round Zoller was forced

to wrap Steines up temporarily stopping the fight. Zoller appeared to catch a second wind in the third and final round but it was too little too late, as Steines was declared winner by unanimous decision.

Stephanie “Stinger” Stenger def. Georgia Mudd Stenger, a junior from Farley hall started out on the attack early in the first round appearing far more energetic than Mudd. Looking like far more than an amateur, Stenger landed heavy shot to Mudd’s head and body, a junior representing Welsh Family Hall. Stenger landed her shots perfectly and retreated and covered up at the ideal moments, the ref called a stop early in the first round to check on Mudd and would do so once more in the second round as Stenger’s flurry of heavy head and body shots continued. Mudd was able to respond with a solid combination late in the second round but it was already decided at this point, Stenger was declared winner after the referee stopped the fight before the bell to conclude the round would sound.

Mags “Little Bull” Roccato def. Kelly Ward Both fighters were going after the others’ heads in the first round. Ward, a sophomore representing Pangborn Hall, and Roccato, a sophomore representing Walsh Hall, both lacked defense in the first. Ward went low in the second and attacked the body of Roccato. After Roccato noticed this she would attack the head of Ward when she went under. Ward took note and attacked the head of Roccato. It may have taken too long for Ward to notice as a cut opened up. Roccato opened up the third round strong attacking the gash on Ward’s nose. Ward found herself against the ropes throughout the third as Roccato’s attack continued. Roccato was declared winner by split decision.

Carly “The Wall” Hall def. Ruth Knobloch Hall, a junior representing Pasquerilla East, opened up the first round landing heavy punches to the head of Knobloch, a sophomore representing Walsh Hall. Knobloch was able to sneak through Hall’s attack a few times but ultimately Hall appeared dominant in the first round. Knobloch started on the attack in the second round, landing shot to Halls’ head. Knobloch managed to knock Hall over in the second after a massive shot to her head. The referee paused the bout to check on Hall, but she had landed plenty of shot of her own on Knobloch in the second, the fall being one of her only faults. Both fighters came out swinging in the third and final round, perhaps feeling the pressure of the big moment, Knobloch was able to knock Hall down once more in the third but she resiliently got back up and attacked the head of Knobloch, landing plenty of headshots. Despite being knocked down twice in the match Hall was declared winner by unanimous decision.

Shannon “Shillelagh” Stenger def. Nicole Barba What these two fighters lacked in size they made up for in power.

Stenger, a senior living off campus, and Barba, a graduate student representing Farley Hall, both came into the fight swinging fast and often. Stenger was able to land a good combination to finish off the round before the bell sounded. Stenger flourished in the second round, guarding at the right times and attacking when Barba looked unprepared. Despite Barba sneaking through her attack on a few occasions Stenger appeared more dominant in the second as well. The third round started with both fighters in their guarded stance but it would be Stenger who would break the ice, sending her opponents’ eyes and head away from the ensuing attacks. Stenger was declared winner by split decision.

Maggie Gallagher def. Bridget “Rob ‘Em” Roberts Roberts began the fighting throwing strong combinations at the head of Gallagher and landing a majority of them. Gallagher, a freshman representing Howard Hall, attacked the senior, Roberts, representing Lewis Hall, perhaps to a fault. Gallagher would retreat and would force Roberts to get closer and closer to her opponent, giving Gallagher a prime opportunity to attack. When Roberts went on attack she wasn’t able to dodge the counter of Gallagher and this same style of fighting would boil over into the second round. As Roberts attacked, Gallagher countered at the perfect times. Gallagher took some damage to her head early in the third round but as the round went on she was able to maintain composed and ready for the attacks of Roberts. Gallagher was declared winner by unanimous decision.

Killian “Big Red” Mountford def. Bri “Skinny Legend” Niemoeller Two juniors would face off in this matchup: Niemoeller representing Lewis Hall and Mountford representing Walsh Hall. Both fighters came out of the gate swinging, but Mountford appeared to land more shots early in the round. However as the round progressed Niemoeller was able to play defense and find her groove, landing several jabs to the head and sides of Mountford. All-in-all at the end of the first both fighters looked to be toe-to-toe on the scorecard. The second round got everyone in the crowd on their feet. Mountford landed a big shot to begin and Niemoeller’s foot work got sloppy. Niemoeller was able to respond with a huge series of right hooks to Mountford’s head. Sensing this, both fighters gave it their all the third round, leaving everything they had in the ring. The fight went until the final bell much to the delight of the crowd, and Mountford was declared winner by split decision.

Megan “Mamba” Voigt def. Maddie “No Pain No” Heyn Voigt, a sophomore representing Howard Hall, threw the first punch of the match and proceeded to unleash an absolute flurry of punches on Heyn, a senior from Flaherty, when she noticed she was on her guard. Heyn stood no match against Voigt’s blazing punches, as she would find herself up against the ropes twice in the first round.


11 Heyn’s hair fell below her mask in the second round as Voigt continued aggressively attacking her head and body. The referee called a stop to the fight at one point as both fighters appeared to be pushing off each other. Voigt was up and one of her feet off the stool ready for the third, about ten seconds before Heyn. Voigt, to much amazement, was at no loss of energy in the third round and continued with lethal, speedy combos. Voigt was named winner by unanimous decision after unleashing an absolute pounding on her opponent that should send fear into her opponent in the semi-finals.

Sydney “Syd the Kid” Baker def. Alexa “The Flexa” Bradley Bradley, a senior representing Pasquerilla East Hall, threw the first punch of the match, but her opponent, Bradley, a junior representing Lewis Hall, was quick to respond. The first round saw both fighters trade plenty of hooks and jabs while only covering up when they deemed completely necessary. Baker turned the tide in the second with a strong counter to Bradley’s opening punch, sending her onto the mat. Bradley was not down and out though. After taking a few more shots from Baker, she responded sending Baker up against the ropes to conclude the second. Both fighters entered the match with undoubtable energy. Neither one of them could win and this round would likely decide it all. While Baker attacked her opponents body, Bradley attacked her head. The third and final round appeared as close as all the rest, the judges all seemed to be in agreement though as Baker was declared winner by unanimous decision

Halle “The Hail Storm” Truett def. Allison “Bdirty” Berding Truett, a senior representing Howard Hall, and Berding, a grad student living off campus, punched gloves to start the fight, but Truett ultimately seemed to land a few more. After trading more punches in the second Berding

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appeared to be getting the better of her opponent with big right hooks. Berding concluded the round with a big jab to the forehead of Truett. The fighters would touch gloves before they would go for blood in the final round. When the referee resumed the fight just ten seconds remained, Berding — absolutely drained — did not go on attack until another five had passed. Truett was declared winner by unanimous decision.

Caitlyn “The Warden” Ward def. Grace “Distraction in Action” Fick Fick, a sophomore in Lewis attacked the body of Ward, a graduate student living off campus, to begin the fight. Fick attacked Ward’s left side with big right hooks. But Ward seemed unphased on the stool while Fick was breathing heavily. Heading into the second Ward seemed far more prepared for battle. Ward opened landing critical combinations to both the head and body of Fick, but primarily the head. Ward still remained calm and composed on the stool while the referee had to tell Fick several times to depart from her corner. When Fick would attack Ward would move her head back and her hands forward, which resulted in Fick absorbing several heavy shots at the hands of Ward. In the end, Ward was declared winner by unanimous decision.

Isabel “Goose” Gese def. Abby “Jabby” Korn Both fighters came out aggressively, with each landing a head shot in the opening seconds. Badin junior Isabel Gese quickly backed Farley senior Abby Korn into a corner, but Korn quickly jabbed her way out, before taking a shot to the chin that briefly stunned her at the end of the first round. In round two, junior Isabel Gese found a hole in Korn’s defense and landed multiple face shots before Korn responded with aggressive boxing, granting Gese little room and landing a series of body shots to make the bout a little closer heading into the third round. Featuring extremely

active feet, “Goose” evaded one of Korn’s efforts to start round three and pummeled her back into the corner, landing several more body blows. Gese held a strong defensive pose to see out the rest of the round. Thanks to her aggressive approach and bevy of decisive blows, Gese earned a unanimous decision to advance to the semifinals.

Molly “You’re So Tall” Hartlage def. Bridget “The Exhibit” Lumb The Pasquerilla West intra-dorm battle started fast-paced with junior Bridget Lumb struggling to evade senior Molly Hartlage’s lengthy reach but also landing multiple blows around and below her opponent’s defense. At the end of round one, Hartlage delivered a powerful blow that sent Lumb to the mat. She would rise quickly but the round ended on that note. Lumb approached round two a little more defensively, and a more cautious offensive approach allowed her to find some more room for body blows. However, Hartlage continued to battle and landed several looping hooks to swing momentum to her side heading into the final round. With a clear edge heading into round three, Hartlage approached the final round defensively, allowing Lumb little room to attack. In the waning seconds, Hartlage sealed her victory with a powerful hook that sent Lumb staggering into the ropes. Minutes later, the judges officially announced Hartlage’s victory by unanimous decision.

shots and her closed stance made for a difficult target for Leone. The round continued evenly, and neither boxer appeared to have a decisive edge when the bell rang. Zawacki and Leone were both relentless in their efforts to find a decisive combo in round three, but no clear advantages were gained. Near the end, Zawacki was able to live up to her nickname and send Leone’s chip snapping back with a strong shot. Zawacki’s consistent efforts earned her a unanimous decision victory to send her through to the semifinals.

Katie “Eye of Harm” Harmeyer def. Mary “Treble Damage” Gunther Off-campus second year law student Mary Gunther landed a plethora of body blows but often left herself exposed to straight jabs at her chin before the bell signaled to end a back-and-forth first round. Gunther began to creep ahead at the start of round two, keeping her hands up while sending Harmeyer snapping back, but the Walsh Hall sophomore responded well to give herself a chance heading into the third round. Walsh sophomore Katie Harmeyer came out with urgency in the third round, chasing Gunther around the ring and landing several hard shots. Gunther tried to maintain her defense and landed a few counter-attack shots, but Harmeyer largely controlled the third round. Harmeyer’s strong finish swayed the judges, and she won via split decision.

Kate “Whack” Zawacki def. Abby “Not Too Shabby” Leone

Julie “All I Do Is” Nguyen def. Erin “Rodgers is better than Brady” Fennessy

The fight was extremely evenly matched in round one. Both McGlinn senior Kate Zawacki and sophomore Abby Leone darted in for fast combos and backed out again in favor of defense. No decisive blows were landed and the bell signaled to end the round. Both fighters entered the second round with a game plan, as Zawacki went up and over the hands of Leone, who opted for a lower and quicker attack. Zawacki landed a few more

The smaller fighter by a significant margin, Pasquerilla West senior Julie Nguyen came out strong, utilizing active feet and strong combinations to crack Walsh sophomore Erin Fennessy’s defenses multiple times. The match took a defensive turn, and Nguyen appeared to have the advantage at the first bell. Both fighters took a more defensive approach to the second round, but Nguyen once again cracked several hooks. However,

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Sports Fennessy found a hole for the first time and sent Nguyen staggering against the ropes with a stiff jab. With strong defense and a series of body blows, Fennessy seized control of the round and rode her momentum to the bell. With the bout up for grabs, both fighters searched for a decisive blow to sway the judges. Fennessy landed a shot to Nguyen’s chin to get the first such punch, but Nguyen stayed active and relentless, landing several hard shots to Fennessy’s face before the bell ended one of the most competitive rounds of the day. The result of the match felt up in the air until a split decision result in favor of Nguyen was announced. (Editor’s Note: Fennessy is a photographer for The Observer).

Cam “Cant Touch This” Dowd def. Anne Marie “Go Ham” Hamon The first round feature small flurries of action, with no decisive edge being gained, but much of much of the first 75 seconds was spent with both boxers in defensive poses, sizing each other up. After a break to reconsider their approach, both fighters came out wildly aggressive in the second round, with Pasquerilla East senior Anne Marie Hamon usually initiating the action with quick combos. Badin sophomore Cam Dowd seemed content to stay away and counterattack when Harmon came close. Just prior to the bell, Hamon landed a looping hook to the side of Dowd’s head. Dowd came out with a stunning aggressive attack and overwhelmed Hamon’s defenses, sending her crashing to the mat. Hamon appeared injured on the fall, and the referee halted the contest, granting Dowd the victory.

Jen “Kinetic Jenergy” Lies def. Emily “All Smiles” Wilborn Lewis senior Jen Lies landed the first big shot of the round with a hook shot , which she followed with a straight jab between sophomore Emily Wilborn’s fists. Wilborn stayed aggressive, but Lies kept her hands up and landed several more straight jabs to take control of the bout before the first bell. Wilborn found more success in round two; she still gave up a few shots between her gloves, but she delivered a series of combinations that at one point appeared to daze Lies. Lies settled back into defensive boxing to minimize damage, but Wilborn pushed her against the ropes and didn’t let her out, earning a clear advantage in round two. With the result very much in doubt, both boxers came out aggressive, but it was Wilborn who found success pushing Lies around the ring and finding space between her opponent’s gloves. The judges appeared swayed by the quality of the blows Lies landed both in the first round and in the final thirty seconds, deciding it was enough to grant her a unanimous victory.

Delany “Sharkface” Bolton def. Jenna “Mighty Mouse” Whelan Welsh Family senior Delany Bolton came out strong with a bewildering series of combinations but Lewis junior Jenna Whelan see BARAKA PAGE 9


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Women’s boxing

Baraka Bouts concludes quarterfinals with 38 matchups, narrows down competition By HAYDEN ADAMS, LIAM COOLICAN, GRANT DELVECCHIO, MANNION MCGINLEY, AIDAN THOMAS, JIMMY WARD Sports Writers

Sydney “The Sloth” Carlino def. Carrie Davis The first bout of the 2019 Baraka Bouts tournament saw two New Jersey natives square off. Carlino, a junior in Cavanaugh Hall, got off to a fast start in the match. “The Sloth,” somewhat of a misnomer, probed at her opponent with several punches and kept her opponent, a sophomore from Welsh Family Hall, on the defense. Carlino circled Davis continuously, throwing jabs high and low and did not allow Davis an opportunity to build a solid offensive. In the second round, Davis attempted to assert herself by swinging first, but Carlino closed the distance and scored a flurry of fast jabs to Davis’s head. As the stanza wore down, Carlino got one last quick series of strikes in to maintain her momentum heading into the final period.

As the final round began, Carlino sat back and let Davis come to her, then used the close quarters to land several strikes again. Although Davis attempted to be more aggressive than in previous periods, the stanza continued to play out as the rest of the match had with Carlino capitalizing as Davis opened herself up during the attempted attacks. Carlino left no doubt, taking the match by unanimous decision.

Sara “Mighty Mouse” Braynard def. Darby Tuttle Tuttle, a senior in Lyons Hall, came out with a ferocity, closing the space on Braynard and winding up her dominant hand to throw attempted haymakers. In doing so, she opened herself up to Braynard’s jabs whenever the former dropped her lead hand. Even so, Braynard, a junior from Pasquerilla East Hall, remained on her heels and never established her own offensive sequence. Both competitors were hesitant to throw the first punches of the second round, but both simultaneously engaged. Braynard began to

get more aggressive, stepping into her own attacks. At one point, she even managed to land a couple of uppercuts to Tuttle’s jaw as the latter’s strategy continued to expose her.In the final period, “Mighty Mouse” continued to increase her assertiveness, launching a series of attacks as a tight contest wore on. Chants of “Sara B.” echoed from the crowd as Tuttle continued using her power punch method and superior strength while Braynard continued probing for openings to score hits. In the end, the Mouse showed her might as Braynard took the bout by split decision.

Kaleigh “Python” Brauns def. Abbe “Call Me” George “Foreman ’Cause I’m Selling Everybody Grills” A junior in Pasquerilla West Hall, Brauns came out the aggressor, attempting to land the first punch as she quickly closed the space on George, a senior and fellow resident of Pasquerilla West. But George immediately repelled the attack and put Brauns on her heels. George continued using quick footwork, trying to find

an opening, but found herself in near-constant retreat as Brauns pursued her around the ring. In the second stanza, George landed the first blow and put Brauns on the retreat, but the latter made a nice move and spun to put George against the ropes. Even so, George responded rapidly and pushed Brauns across the ring all the way to the opposite ropes, then continued to chase her. The referee paused the fight right before the round ended to fix Brauns’s headgear and the period ended. Brauns showed aggressiveness again in the third period, but George used her brawn to force Brauns on her heels yet again. Both opponents showed signs of fatigue, but Brauns was resigned to retreating as the toll of George’s punches took effect. However, while Brauns was worn down, she managed to keep her arms up enough during the fight to negate many of George’s attacks, while landing hits as George exposed herself. In the end, Brauns prevailed, pulling out the win by split decision.

Lagore, a sophomore from Lewis Hall, won her share of the attacks in the first period, as O’Connor, a junior in Cavanaugh Hall, was forced to circle the center of the ring and evade her opponent. However, O’Connor managed to string together punches as Lagore’s aggressiveness quickly winded and exposed her. O’Connor was the aggressor in the second period, throwing punches and controlling the offense with intermittent responses from Lagore. Lagore couldn’t match O’Connor’s speed as the latter continued using her footwork to her advantage.In the final period, the two opponents simultaneously attacked each other, but Lagore found another gear and used her brute strength to push O’Connor back. Lagore continued fighting with everything she had left in the tank, not allowing O’Connor to build momentum as she had in the previous periods. Lagore desperately tried to keep her arms up as the final seconds wore down and O’Connor landed a few more

Molly O’Connor def. Deirdre “Diesel” Lagore

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men’s basketball

Irish come up short in fourth quarter during season opener against North Carolina Observer Sports Staff

The Notre Dame men’s basketball team began the 2019-2020 regular season last night in Chapel Hill with a 65-76 loss to the No. 9 ranked North Carolina Tar Heels. Despite the 11 point UNC victory, the game was very competitive until the halfway mark of the second half. Freshman UNC guard Cole Anthony was the difference in the game, as he put up 34 points and recorded 11 rebounds. The game started out slow offensively for the Irish, as they could not get on the board for the first three and a half minutes of the game. The Tar Heels started relatively slow as well and their lead was only 6-0. Senior forward John Mooney kicked off the scoring for the Irish by hitting a jump shot from behind the free throw line. Mooney would hit another jump shot from the baseline two possessions later as well to get the Irish going offensively. UNC continued to widen their lead, however, going on a 7-0 run to take a 13-4 lead. The Irish battled back, though, and brought the lead down to 15-12 after two key three pointers by senior guard TJ Gibbs.

With eight minutes to go in the first half, the UNC lead was once again extended to seven before Gibbs was fouled on a three point attempt. Gibbs would knock down two of three from the line. With five to go in the first half, Gibbs knocked down his third three pointer of the game to cut the Tar Heel lead to 21-19. Graduate student guard Rex Pflueger would make a free throw on the ensuing possession to score his first point since coming back from his injury. This was Pflueger’s only point of the night, however. Sophomore guard Prentiss Hubb would swing the momentum in the Irish direction with four to go in the first half, making a layup in transition and two three pointers to give the Irish a 28-23 lead. Out of the under four time out, UNC freshman Cole Anthony would hit the first three of his college career. Anthony would continue to impress, drawing a foul on the ensuing possession to tie the game at 28 and halting the Irish momentum. The Irish would take some poor shots on the next two possessions, but the defense kept the Tar Heel lead to 2 at 30-28. Hubb made a statement three on the last

possession of the half to give the Irish a 31-30 lead going into the half. The turnover margin was key to the Irish grabbing the halftime lead, as Notre Dame only had three turnovers to the Tar Heels’ eight. Hubb and Gibbs led the Irish at the half with 11 points each. Anthony led the Tar Heels with 11 points and seven rebounds. Gibbs would stay hot, in the second half, knocking down a three to get the scoring going for the Irish. Following a made free throw and transition jumper by Hubb, the Irish extended their lead to five at 3732. Anthony would continue to have a big impact on the game for UNC, however, and would knock down a jumpshot and set up key baskets on the next two possessions for the Heels. At the under 16 timeout, the Irish led 41-36. Anthony took over the game from this point on, making a jump shot from inside the arc to put the Tar Heels down just two points 48-46. The Irish offense turned the ball over on the ensuing possession. Both teams’ offenses came out hot from the timeout and Notre see M BBALL PAGE 9

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Irish senior forward John Mooney dribbles the ball during Notre Dame’s 62-64 loss to Clemson on March 6 at Purcell Pavilion.


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