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Federal judge speaks on legal theories Amy Coney Barrett discusses interpretations of Constitution in lecture hosted by the Federalist Society By Mary steurer News Writer
Judge Amy Coney Barrett defended the legal theories of originalism and textualism during a lecture Monday in the McCartan Courtroom in Eck Hall of Law. The talk was hosted by the Notre Dame student chapter of the Federalist Society, a nationwide libertarian and conservative organization that believes maintaining the separation of governmental powers is an important element of safeguarding American freedoms. Barrett, who is a professor of law at Notre Dame and also concurrently serves as a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the
Seventh Circuit, introduced her lecture by clarifying the definition of originalism. She said the ideology first surfaced in the 1980s out of opposition to living constitutionalism, or the belief the Constitution should evolve over time to suit the needs of a modernizing society. This brand of originalism focused particularly on a traditionalist view of the Constitution, she added. “The idea was, ‘We’re going to interpret the Constitution as the Framers intended it to be,’” she said. Barrett said current originalist thinking is more concerned with viewing the law through the eyes of the
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Students at the Eck Hall of Law listen to Judge Amy Coney Barrett lecture about originalist legal doctrines. Barrett is a law professor at Notre Dame and a judge on the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals.
Garth Brooks sets date for stadium performance Observer Staff Report
Country musician Garth Brooks announced Monday he will perform at Notre Dame Stadium on Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. in a press release sent to local media. The concert falls on the second Saturday of the mid-term break, according to the Office of the Registrar’s calendar.
Brooks is a six-time CMA Entertainer of the Year and currently holds the title, the release said. The RIAA-certified musician is “the #1-selling solo artist in U.S. history”. He announced his plan to perform at Notre Dame in a July press conference, marking the first-ever concert at Notre Dame Stadium. Ticket sales will open Sept. 14 at
10 a.m. and seats will cost $98.95. Each person can purchase up to eight tickets for “in-the-round staging,” according to the release, and the concert will be sponsored by Amazon Music. Tickets will be available by visiting www.ticketmaster.com/garthbrooks or by calling Ticketmaster Express at 1-866-448-7849 or 1-800-745-3000.
Group prepares students for life after college By IMAN OMAR News Writer
To equip Saint Mary’s women with resources and tools to guide them in planning for their lives after graduation, the Career Crossings Office (CCO) is hosting a variety of events this week to help students to start thinking about their future. Sarah Enck, assistant director of CCO, said the goal of this week is focused on
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what students in each respective class year need the most to set them up for career success. “Many students will come into our office for individual meetings with similar questions, and those questions revolve around feeling prepared for the next steps in their career journey,” Enck said. “We think these events are important for students, especially at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters, because we can
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talk to a group who may be struggling with the same things and have similar questions and they can find support from us and in one another.” This is the tenth consecutive year CCO has hosted the Junior and Senior Startup events. Enck said two years ago CCO introduced Sophomore Springboard to help guide sophomores in see CAREER PAGE 4
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GRC teaches through comedy By ALEXANDRA PARK News Writer
Washington Hall rang with laughter Monday evening from first-year Moreau First Year Experience students who had gathered to watch and participate in Sex Signals, an annual improvisational comedy show sponsored by the Gender Relations Center (GRC) that aims to educate and inspire student discussion about sex, relationships and consent. The show was introduced to Notre Dame five years ago, but it is the first year the GRC is partnering with the Moreau program to allow students to receive ten extra credit points for their attendance, GRC director Christine Gebhardt said in an email. “This year we revised the design of the first two weeks to be more conversation based and included the opportunity for Sex Signals, which uses humor, case studies and audience participation,” Gebhardt said. “It is our hope that the extra credit will give students an incentive to make the event a priority, as it is our institution’s way of acknowledging how the
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conversation should not merely happen in class but throughout our campus.” Vincent Banks and Jessamyn Fitzpatrick of Catharsis Productions — the Chicagobased performance group running Sex Signals, launched into a discussion about sexual relationships in a campus setting — “How many of you had sex ed classes in high school?” Banks asked the audience. An majority of students raised their hands. “What did you learn in those classes,” he asked. Students shouted out their answers. “Did anyone learn how to have sex. — other than from porn” Banks said half-jokingly in response. Throughout their hour and 15 minute performance, Banks and Fitzpatrick interacted with their audience as they acted out three hypothetical scenarios representative of real-life situations — flirting at a party, sexual harassment at a gym and dealing with people see GRC PAGE 3
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By MARIA LEONTARAS News Writer
Saint Mar y’s Student Activ ities Board (SAB) works throughout the year to host events that w ill not only develop the sense of sisterhood among Saint Mar y’s students but also the familiarit y bet ween Notre Dame, Saint Mar y’s and Holy Cross students. SAB’s latest event, Belles Bash, did just that, sophomore and member of SAB’s entertainment committee Claire Linginfelter said. “For Belles Bash, I helped set up and helped run the different booths,” Linginfelter said. “It was really fun because I got to interact w ith a lot of my peers and meet some of the freshmen while also meeting a lot of Holy Cross students who came over for the Bash. They helped emphasize the tri-campus communit y and better our relationship w ith Holy Cross.” Senior and Student Activ ities Board president Zoie Clay said her primar y goal when planning events is to both increase student happiness and encourage participation.
“I think it [Belles Bash] was a ver y successful event,” Clay said. “We had a huge turnout from both Saint Mar y’s and Holy Cross College. I love seeing the tri-campus communit y working together at these events and show up for each other and support each other. … I hope the rest of this year’s events turn out as great as Belles Bash did.” Receiv ing positive feedback from students who attend events SAB organizes is a ver y rewarding experience, Clay said. The College holds special meaning to her family, she said, and hav ing an impact on someone’s time at Saint Mar y’s is what makes planning events worth it, she said. “To be able to put my mark on the communit y and the campus and know that in some shape or way, I inf luenced one woman’s life or a huge group of students at Saint Mar y’s … through the events I created that they went to and they had fun w ith their friends and increased that sisterhood, for me is the best feeling in the world,” Clay said. Similarly, junior Emma
Freund, SAB v ice president, said in an email that she finds the most joy when an activ it y is successful. “My most rewarding moment in SAB is when our events finally come together,” Freund said. “They always take so long to plan and tend to be slightly chaotic, but when I see all the Saint Mar y’s girls hanging out together and having fun, I know it was all worth it.” Clay’s also said her ultimate hope for an SAB activit y is to bring joy to students’ lives. “I am tr y ing to make ever ybody happy, to make an event where girls come and they’re excited to be there and they’re really lov ing what we’re putting on,” Clay said. “If it’s making door decs for their quad w ith their roommates or getting some really good food that isn’t Sodexo or listening to some great music, my goal is just for ever yone to have a really great time and feel comfortable.” Contact Maria Leontaras at mleontaras01@saintmarys.edu
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Group discusses stadium’s clear bag policy By CLAIRE RAFFORD News Writer
The Notre Dame student senate convened for its first official meeting of the year Monday night in the LaFortune Ballroom. During the meeting, members of the senate briefly discussed campus dining’s newest innovation — NDtoGo, an app that will allow students to order their food in advance and pick it up at various locations around campus. Senators also examined the new clear bag policy for events in Notre Dame stadium, which will be implemented starting this Saturday at the Notre DameMichigan game. NDtoGo will utilize an app called Tapingo, allowing students to place their orders ahead of time at main
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who make excuses for sexual assault in the name of friendship. The acts were used as teaching tools to break stereotypes, explain gender spectrums, clearly define consent, fight against victim-blaming and encourage bystander intervention. Towards the end of the program,
locations of campus restaurants like Starbucks and Smashburger, Briana Tucker, student government chief of staff, said. Students who order using the app will also be able to track their order. Tucker said NDtoGo may eventually offer delivery services as well. The senate was also briefed on the new clear bag guidelines for Notre Dame stadium events. Mike Seamon, vice president of campus safety and event management, and Keri Kei Shibata, chief of the Notre Dame Security Police Department, outlined the policy. Seamon cited the April 2013 Boston Marathon bombing as the beginning of a series of additional safety procedures. “[We], like many other institutions across the country, both
professional and collegiate and university sports, decided that we needed to do something,” Seamon said. After the Marathon bombing, Notre Dame prohibited large bags and duffel bags from stadium events. In addition, security officers began examining all bags upon entry. Seamon said this policy caused much controversy among game attendees about what size and styles of bags were acceptable. Notre Dame then decided to follow the lead of many other universities and professional sports teams and implement the clear bag policy. Seamon then detailed the exact criterion that any bag must meet to be admitted into the stadium. “A bag has to be clear and it
cannot be bigger than 12 by 12 by 6 inches,” Seamon said. Clear bags will still be inspected upon entry into the stadium, Seamon said. Purses or large wallets with dimensions no bigger than 4.5 by 6.5 inches will also be allowed in, and don’t necessarily need to be clear. Shibata added that the clear bag policy will also increase efficiency because the security guards will be able to check the contents of people’s bags more quickly and thoroughly. The presenters then opened up the floor for questions. One senator asked if the “clear” applied to red or green see-through plastic or even semi-clear frosted bags. Seamon and Shibata clarified that the bag must be completely
clear to be allowed into the stadium. Another senator broached the question of whether the clear bag policy would apply to the Duncan Student Center, O’Neill Family Hall, and the other buildings that attach to the stadium on game days. Seamon responded by saying that as of midnight on a game or event day, the entire stadium, including its adjacent attached buildings, becomes a heightened zone of security. The entire complex, including O’Neill, Duncan, and Corbett Halls are all closed for a “variety of police sweeps,” Seamon said. Therefore, all of these buildings will be closed until two hours after the game.
the performers called for students to “raise the bar” on campus by making a culture of consent so normal that it would force those who do not ask for it to stand out. First year Danielle Slevin attended the performance with her friend and — fellow first year — Helton Rodriguez. “I felt that it was really empowering and really moving, especially to be in a room full of kids who
might have experiences similar to mine or who feel the way I do … I have friends who have been affected, whether it’s being uncomfortable at parties, or things that have escalated to more serious situations that were usually induced by alcohol,” Slevin said. “It’s a serious thing that is present on this campus, and it’s something that should be spoken about.”
Rodriguez, who participated during the show, said she reflected on how the issues presented in the show were present in her life. “Whenever I have girls over at my dorm to study, I always have to ask if they’re comfortable walking home alone,” he said. “And it’s just kind of a sucky part of life.” He feels that Notre Dame’s strong Catholic identity can reinforce values preventing
sexual assault, but also can make the topic a taboo to talk about. “I think, regardless, it’s problem on campus,” he said. “You can argue whether or not it’s harder or easier to talk about, but you have to talk about it.”
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legislators who wrote it as well as the public it was created to serve. “Originalism is about original public meaning,” she said. The judge added that conducting historical research is often necessary for judges to be able to view the law through an originalist lens. “You’re consulting those sources to get a feel for what people thought those words meant at the time,” Barrett said. Barrett said textualism was similar to originalism, but instead of focusing on the interpretation of the entirety of the law, it pertains to the interpretation of individual statutes. Similar to originalism, textualism states that a statute ought to be implemented in a way that aligns with the meaning its writers intended, she said. Barrett said textualist thinking is crucial because of the meticulous work that goes into creating a statute. “The legislative process is messy,” she said. “The legislative process necessarily involves a lot of compromise.” Since even minute details within a piece of legislation are written with purpose, she said, failure to practice textualism may lead to statutes being misapplied. “If a judge parts from the text in the service of a more general
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deciding their majors and prepare them for junior year. “Each year brings a different level of preparedness: sophomore year officially choosing their major and feeling good about their resume; junior year – understanding the process of searching and landing an internship; senior year – gearing up for careers or graduate school after graduation,” she said. “By hosting these events during the second week of classes we hope students have a little more time and space to think and prepare because they haven’t quite been immersed into a busy semester yet.” In addition to these opportunities, CCO offers various opportunities and programs throughout the academic year to assist students in writing resumes, learning about internships, preparing for interviews, and talking about future career paths. All of these opportunities are available to students without a scheduled appointment, Enck said. “Every week we have open hours on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. - noon and Thursdays from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.” she said. “We have Coffee and Career Chat in the Spes Atrium from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. every Wednesday. We will also be hosting our Career and Internship Fair on September 12 from 4:30 - 7 p.m. in the Angela Athletic Center. We would love students to come and talk with the employers about internship and job opportunities.” Enck said these events have provided a great way for the CCO to maintain a presence on campus and make the organization more available to students. Prompting students to begin thinking about their options for the future at the
purpose, that judge risks undoing the very compromise that made the enactment of the statute possible,” she said. Barrett said some legal scholars oppose originalism because they argue it binds the United States into rigid compliance with old, outdated laws. Instead of viewing originalism as an indisputable set of rules, however, it ought to be seen as a guideline for modern legal interpretation, she said. For example, she said the Constitution’s relative brevity leaves some room for legislative evolution. “The Constitution doesn’t purport to answer every question,” she said. “It sets the floor in many areas and permits the democratic process to build on top of that.” Barrett said she believes practicing originalism is crucial to the survival of American democracy. “The Constitution is like Odysseus tying himself to the mast and telling his crew, ‘When I hear the sirens, don’t untie me no matter what,’” she said. “The Constitution is designed to constrain us so that in moments where we are tempted to violate what we have committed to as a society, our deepest and best principles, like Odysseus tied to the mast, we have prevented ourselves from doing that.”
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beginning of the academic year allows them to get a good idea of what is needed from them to achieve their goals, to plan ahead and to ask for support when they need it, Enck explained. “We would love to have students come to these events,” she said. “It really helps to get similar students together to cover this information and help them feel more confident for life after graduation. We really hope that students go away with a solid game plan for the school year and feel confident in the resources they need for success.” Contact Iman Omar at iomar01@saintmarys.edu Paid Advertisement
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By DANNY LIGGIO Scene Writer
Prior to “Slime Language,” Young Thug released his f luid, improbable mixtape, “Beautiful Thugger Girls.” His music on that mixtape was free from form and expectations — matching Thug’s signature vocals. It is an album that is at times nonsensical, and Young Thug, although he doesn’t make a lot of sense himself, captures the spirit of this in an interview, in which he says, “You heard of the new Earth that they found. It’s a new Earth, but it’s like ten times bigger than this Earth. It’s Earth though. It looks identical, but everything’s the same. I’m probably from there. I don’t think I’m from here.” “Beautiful Thugger Girls” is a mixtape that doesn’t fall into Earthly norms. It is and was an extraterrestrial project. Since the time of its release, however, Thug may have reentered Earth’s atmosphere. Contrasting the lazy, summer-like sound of “Beautiful Thugger Girls,” Young Thug’s new mixtape “Slime Language” features a sound that is breezy, new and autumnal. The music of “Slime Language” feels familiar. Unlike the generally inaudible slurring which Young Thug typically dishes out, the vocals on “Slime Language” are crisp and its production is easy to digest. It’s a mixtape that is significantly more down to Earth, from a notably more mature Young Thug. The opening track, “Tsunami,” has an island vibe, but without the tropical sounds that often
By ETHAN UTLEY Scene Writer
Animal Collective’s new album kicked off w ith a pre-release of its first track, “Haircutter,” on the 16th of July this summer. One painfully long month later, their new album “Tangerine Reef” was released in full. I remember the night it dropped; I immediately went to bed to begin listening to the album. To my surprise, I couldn’t even finish one song. It’s really not that good. An assortment of dy namic and passionate songs that didn’t take themselves too seriously is what was expected. It is something that Animal Collective has come to be know n by. Instead, the album is a mangled attempt to create some gross sort of artistic soundscape. In short, it disappoints. Animal Collective wasted an entire year on a failed project. Animal Collective has many cohesive and entertaining albums. However, in creating “Tangerine Reef,” Animal Collective fell into the same recurring experimental traps they fell into on their prev ious efforts “Here Comes the Indian” and “Transverse Temporal Gy rus.” They really are a sort of hit or miss band — some of their albums are masterpieces, and some are utterly painful. Compared to some of their prev ious albums like “Merriweather Post Pav ilion” and “Strawberr y
accompany it — it’s more Staten Island than it is Maui. Yeah, sure, you might enjoy yourself there, but it is nothing that would make anyone jealous. “Slime Language” is one of those albums that begins with the second track, “U Ain’t Slime Enough.” The song features Jerrika, Young Thug’s girlfriend, and the first lyrics containing the word slime — a combo worth starting any album. Jerrika is surprisingly compelling, delivering an anthem like chorus of “These b------ ain’t slime enough.” The word ‘slime,’ which permeates throughout the entirety of the album, is the central appeal of “Slime Language.” When Young Thug exclaims “I slime you out,” it’s not entirely clear what he means. But the confidence and sonic pleasantry with which he says it makes it seem like you know what it means. “I slime you out.” “I do it for my slimes.” “It’s slime season.” Young Thug makes it all seem perfectly reasonable. “Slime Language” invites the listener into its music just as much as it invites them to use the word slime. “Oh Yeah,” exemplifies this inviting attitude perhaps better than any other song. With its gentle yet brilliant melody, it invites you in to listen for four, maybe five minutes, despite its odd language. For example, Thug says of, presumably, his girlfriend, “Your body shaped just like a Coke, baby.” Regardless of whether this is a good or bad simile, it’s a silly enough one to make the song feel comfortable. As a Young Stoner Life Records compilation, “Slime Language” is littered with features. And the
smaller the name, the better the result. “January the 1st” and “Goin’ Up,” which feature the unremarkable Trap Boy Freddy and Lil Keed, respectively, are strong entries, where as “Chanel (Go Get it),” featuring Lil Baby and Gunna, who both had successful summers, is mostly forgettable. “It’s a Slime,” which features Lil Uzi Vert, on the other hand, lacks a strong hook or verse from Uzi creating a song worth nothing more than a cursory glance. In reality, Young Thug is probably from this planet, but, regardless, he is different than most of the people here. “Slime Language” provides an overview of Young Thug without probing too deep. He likes to make up new meanings for words and compare past girlfriends to soda bottles. No one is going to tell him to stop doing so. Young Thug is a shining pillar of individuality, and “Slime Language” is a call to enjoy in yourself all your silliness.
Jam,” Animal Collective regresses from a electropop psychedelia group to a nightmarish, warbling composition of sounds on “Tangerine Reef.” A ll of the songs for the most part sound the same. Despite this, however, a lack luster standout is “Bu xom.” Still, this is only because they use a few samples included in prior albums, reminiscent of much better times for the group. “Haircutter” and “Best of Times ( Worst of A ll)” are tolerable, but listening to them remains a chore. The only real purpose of the album is to put you to sleep. There’s really nothing there. W hen researching the album for this rev iew, my roommates were asking me things like “W hat the heck are you listening to? ” and “Is that even music? ” I had similar sentiments. One track that best summarizes that album is “Coral Realization.” It’s about three minutes. The entire song consists of about t wo samples. The first, is a constant, buzzing crescendo and decrescendo, and it is combined w ith what sounds like the steering of a large boat. Occasionally we hear other water y samples, but it seems as if AnCo made this song to see if it were even possible that someone might like this sort of music. It’s more than rather boring. As much as I did not enjoy the album, I w ill acknowledge one aspect Animal Collective that did not fail to deliver — one that they have never failed to deliver. They hit their mark. This album
was published to promote awareness regarding an increase in ocean pollution, and the album certainly had a water y, dystopian feel. They made sure to incorporate many oceanic samples and feelings, and the dark and gloomy tones help to portray the degradation of oceanic ecosystems like coral reefs. Now, just because something has a noble cause, does not mean it is good. The preser vation of oceans is wholeheartedly a good thing, but this is a bad album. So, if you think you’d like to listen an under water collage of impending doom, “Tangerine Reef” is the album for you. Overall, this album made me feel like a Dad disciplining a child. “I’m not mad, I’m just disappointed.”
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“Slime Language” Young Thug Label: Young Stoner Life Records Tracks: “Oh Yeah” If you like: Migos, Rae Sremmurd
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“Tangerine Reef” Animal Collective Label: Domino Recording Co. Ltd. Tracks: “Buxom” If you like: Deerhunter, Atlas Sound, Grizzly Bear
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SMC struggles with ND dining Ann Curtis Photo Editor
I am a Saint Mary’s College student, and I work for The Observer. My tuition, classes and dorms are completely separate from Notre Dame’s campus, yet this club requires me to be in the basement of South Dining Hall for several nights every week (and I happily oblige). However, after photographing late-night lectures or editing photos into the early morning hours for the following day’s edition, going back to Saint Mary’s simply to use my meal plan is out of the question. As such, Saint Mary’s students should be allowed to dine at Notre Dame worry-free. Starting this year, the Co-Exchange meal plan for SMC students at ND only covered band or ROTC. No food passes are approved for work, clubs or most classes off-campus. Although band and ROTC are certainly justifiable reasons to access Notre Dame’s dining halls, it should not be limited to only these circumstances. Many students feel the need to work while in school or perhaps value the financial security, but they should not miss meals or have a portion of their room and board go to waste. As a Saint Mary’s student, if I do not use my certain amount of paid meal swipes every week, then they simply go to waste. Meanwhile, I have to spend my own money off campus when my school should be more flexible. As with any situation, the abuse of freedom is always possible. I understand student’s wanting to use Notre Dame’s dining services for socializing or out of mere convenience, but that shouldn’t ruin it for the rest of us. The dining hall hours at Saint Mary’s are very limited, as well as the dining options themselves after a certain time. If the College made more accommodating efforts towards their students and their dining plans, I know I would not be the only one to benefit from this. After all, a Belle’s gotta eat. Contact Ann Curtis at acurtis01@saintmarys.edu The views expressed in this Inside Column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.
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Love, gratitude and empathy above all else Dear Editors: I have never written a letter to the Observer before criticizing anything written by one of our students, and I regret having to do it now. But what a sad representation of our otherwise wonderful student body in this our first week with the publication Friday of an op-ed piece allegedly summarizing “nightmare” statistics on “dreamers.” This was not just offensive to our DACA students, but to all of us. The letter, and the intent behind it, is an affront to what our Lady’s University stands for. It is a letter full of contempt, hate, mockery, entitlement, sarcasm and, of course, patent racism at its core. Universities must, of course, protect if not encourage the expression of differing viewpoints but this op-ed piece wasn’t written to inform thoughtfully and respectfully but to hurt. Using the descriptor “illegal aliens” over and over repeatedly was a rhetorical device, meant to dehumanize or to make the reader think of those referred to as no more than monsters from outer space, or as inherently evil abstractions without personhood. This is a case
where the student editors of the Observer attempting to be “neutral” overlooked the vitriol and the intentionally erroneous use of misinformation. Disinformation, especially when couched in hate, can be dangerous. And hate is what is patently clear, simmering beneath the cruel words and highly problematic “stats” presented. In these times where such hatred and contempt for others seems to be passing as the “new normal” we must seek with all our hearts to call it out, to disown and reject it. Perhaps we professors need to work harder, and more vociferously, in our classrooms to model more honorable and respectful modes of public discourse, disagreement and debate for our students. I think our Lady would most heart fully approve. Respectfully submitted, James J. McKenna Professor of Anthropology Aug. 26
SCIA’s response to ‘Dreamers’ Viewpoint column As members and supporters of the Student Coalition for Immigration Advocacy (SCIA), we are committed to fostering awareness and education on the subject of immigration. Thus, we felt the need to respond to the claims that were made. The purpose of this essay is not to try to change Mr. Murphy’s opinion on immigration — we know that attempting to do so would be naïve and futile. Rather, our response is meant to add much needed context surrounding the issues that the article mentioned and clarify the manipulated statistics, of which there are many. Such abhorrent claims and repeated use of “illegal alien” are often used as a hate-mongering and ad hominem attacks against undocumented immigrants in order to deprive them of their humanity. SCIA simply could not let these careless arguments remain unaddressed. As a senior at a prestigious university, we would hope that Mr. Murphy knows better than to cherry-pick data in order to try and defend his arguments. Moreover, it is incredibly disappointing that such a hostile and sloppy article was written by the leader of a student group on campus that was created to be an inclusive space for a marginalized group — on the first week of school, nonetheless. We understand the importance of free speech and that The Observer has the discretion to publish articles as they see fit. Sadly, this reactionary and spiteful article greeted undocumented and DACAmented Notre Dame, St. Mary’s and Holy Cross students — some of whom are part of the LGBTQIA+ community — as they returned to campus to start the academic year or were welcomed to our campus for the first time. While we understand that people have different opinions on this campus, what Mr. Murphy wrote, was harmful, reckless and cruel. Mr. Murphy begins his op-ed by ridiculing the idea that undocumented people contribute positively to our society and can include valedictorians, soldiers and successful business executives. He claims that few of those here without documents even have the
intellectual capacity, moral character or patriotic loyalty to achieve these accomplishments. It is absurd, he claims, to think that DACA recipients would graduate with honors from elite schools like Notre Dame and foolish to think they merit becoming U.S. citizens. He defends these wild claims with inaccurate statistics. Ironically, he ends by stating that he wants a fair debate on the issue, one that is, “grounded in evidence and the truth, not false narratives and fanciful claims.” To the Notre Dame audience, let us remember that all undocumented immigrants, not just the DREAMers, are more than facts and statistics. They are, first and foremost, human beings who came to America seeking better opportunities and better life, much like Mr Murphy’s presumably Irish ancestors. It is imperative that we recognize our individual ancestry and America’s bloodshed history when speaking of current undocumented immigrants, some of whom who are fleeing violence and persecution in their native countries. To undocumented students at Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s and Holy Cross, SCIA stands with you. We hope that you find your home here and do not let negative arguments get you down. SCIA welcomes those of all backgrounds regardless of sex, race, gender, color, sexual orientation, national origin and immigration status. We hope that you find your home in SCIA. Karla Burgos-Morón president of SCIA, senior Libertad Heredia senior Aug. 27 This letter has been shortened in print for spacing purposes. For the full letter and list of signatures, please visit www.ndsmcobserver.com
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The problem with coffeeshops Joe Nolan Inversions
It was a sad day when I first tapped on Spotif y’s genre station “Your Favorite Coffeehouse.” Spotif y — that brilliant music platform that supplied the geeky rigor of Pandora’s Music Genome Project with the internet-capitalizing muscle of a Google, Inc. to create the most efficient method of enjoying music today. Every week I have a fresh new playlist — produced by the calculus of taps and listens — delivered to the front door of my iPhone, with all the neighborly intimacy of a paper boy who plays on the local baseball team. I used to rely on my sister’s voracious musical research to find new artists. These were the days of burnt discs and 99 cent songs on iTunes, when Jen devoted her idle hours digging through new releases and old classics, searching for an authentic sound she could rest in, even as her clunky 2004 MacBook overheated on her bed comforter. I beamed with fraternal pride when she could boast that the new hit song on the radio, by Jack W hite or something? She had been listening to it for months. She had “discovered” it. It was with the same pride that I walked into Zen Café for the first time. It’s a local coffee shop, a little outside downtown, that’s brewing coffee in an abandoned industrial building, the paint from what must be a Rust Belt-era advertisement still fading from the brick exterior. I almost felt
bad that I got directions there from Google Maps. Zen Café’s home-grown feel, cultivating new life out of the ruins of South Bend’s history, rooted me to a particular place and a particular story. I could snuggle into their leather sofa (framed by a decrepit wall and a wood palate coffee table) with all the comfort of one who feels that the dark goodness f lowing through his veins was lovingly culled from the earth by a passionate Colombian farmer who might say something authenticsounding, like “coffee, for us, is a way of life.” In Spanish of course. This authentic vitality is lacking in the recently renovated Charron Family Commons. The O’Shaughnessy coffee shop has been scrubbed clean of its charming inefficiency. The cramped intimacy won by claiming one of those old wooden booths has been digested and delivered back to us, but the new booths don’t speak to us in the same way. Waddick’s was, for sensitive Arts and Letters’ egos, a life-giving hearth at the kernel of a crumbling, though cherished, O’Shag Hall. But the space has been gutted, revamped and plastered with such (admittedly tasteful) glitz and economy that caffeine-coursing students risk forgetting where they are, or who they are. The framed picture and bio of Waddick’s namesake (as unknown to us today as the hands who built O’Shag) has been replaced by a plaque that would fit just as neatly in the library or Duncan Student Center. Will the prospie wandering through campus, or
the procrastinator looking for the perfect nook to conduct her studies “discover” Charron Family Commons? Or will they rather submit to an allpresiding aesthetic they cannot escape? … spoonfed to their infant lips by the administration’s calculus of “Your Favorite Coffeehouse”? But, if I’m being honest, as much as I want to find aesthetic failures in the new coffee shop, I am at a loss. My modern – is f lattered by handy outlet towers. My anxieties are calmed by the f loor’s dark value. A wooden-lattice ceiling piece that straddles the bisecting hallway echoes the general idea of a coffee shop that incorporates the booths’ winking homage into an contemporary chic: the ceiling piece unifies two distinct spaces just as the ventures a unity-in-tension between past and present. The Charron Family Commons is as considerate as it is intelligent. Still, the space exudes a stale sense of repression and amnesia, stronger than what must be felt from any renovation of a beloved symbol. But all my needs are satisfied; my eyes are pleased; my intellect is rewarded by ref lection — what else can I want in a coffeeshop? Perhaps I will resolve this lingering sense of constriction — next between-class coffee — by listening to my Spotif y ‘Discover Weekly.’ Joe Nolan is a struggling writer. If you have an extra meal swipe, please contact him at jnolan6@nd.edu The views expressed in this column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.
Smells like teen spirit Gabriel Niforatos The Road Less Traveled
It’s hard to put into words really. The emotion and the circumstance all melding into one. On its face, it could be any summer party. Loud summer music washed over the park, wafting its way between dancing people and under tents that had been set up in futile attempts to block out the harsh New Mexican sun. About 150 people sat, stood, talking, laughing, sprawled on sheets that been spread over the grass of the park. A sense of waiting was among the crowd, but there was no real way of knowing why all of these people were gathered together on this afternoon. That’s not entirely true. Near the front of the crowd and past all of the people, a mural of a sad yet defiant young woman looked out. Below her electric blue eyes read the words “New Mexicans to Prevent Gun Violence.” The mural was completed by several high school students, all of their lives impacted by gun violence in some capacity. This work of art was a centerpiece for the main event: a rally at which survivors of the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting were going to speak. Let me take a brief step back. I am a sophomore here at Notre Dame and double majoring in economics and political science. I live in the passionate, ruggedly beautiful state of New Mexico and this past summer I had an internship with Congresswoman Michelle Lujan Grisham, the Democratic frontrunner in the election for state governor. Over the course of this internship, I had the chance to catch a glimpse into the process of politics — from attending rallies on the border issues and meeting the senators of New Mexico to working with and hearing the stories of extraordinary “everyday” men and women.
Attending the rally to hear the survivors of Parkland speak was absolutely one of the most moving experiences I have had in my entire life, let alone summer. To experience the horrors that these young heroes did on Feb. 14, horrors I cannot even begin to fathom and yet face our nation’s youth more than any country in the world, and have the strength and willpower to stand in front of crowds of people and believe in the power of their voice, was profoundly powerful to me. It shows the impact our generation can have when we set our minds to something with abandon. I admit I was slightly confused after the event had ended, however. With the weight of so much pain and loss in the background, how could people laugh and have a good time, swaying to music and enjoying the afternoon with friends? I find that one of the most beautiful things about life is the contrast that is inherent to so much around us. And it is in that spirit that the words of one the speakers stays with me even today. The victims of school shootings will never be forgotten. Ever. But it is the memory and spirit of those heroes who will never receive their high school diploma that bonds us together. Pain, suffering, grief. A crowd of people gathered together one afternoon as one being. Stories and poems about the tragic events on Feb. 14. But a profound hope that change is tangibly possible when people look past their differences and join together. That’s why summer music played loudly from speakers not too far from a mural commemorating victims of gun violence. In the syncopation and rhythm of Drake and Maroon 5, the Parkland survivors were saying that this was the start of something powerful and impactful. Something to celebrate. I want to clarify that pain and grief can never truly be forgotten. This is not a partisan article, but it can unilaterally be said that our nation bleeds
with every life changed by gun violence. The point I am trying to say is that when people band together, united by the grief in the human story and the simultaneous drive to do something, something beautiful is born. This is what I witnessed unfolding during that rally, and it is a powerful example that extends to all college youth. Finding our voices is a lifelong journey that manifests itself in different ways for different individuals. But the important takeaway here is that we have a voice and it matters. The Parkland survivors are a powerful testament to this, and their example also shows the power of young blood and the human voice. Even if you feel like your voice is lost in a wilderness or falls upon deaf ears, keep expressing. A single voice might be impossible to distinguish from a chorus, but a bit of the melody falters when its sound is taken away Those 150 people watching and listening the survivors of the Parkland shooting speak was one section of a larger chorus of voices that is striving to make a difference. No matter what side of the political aisle you are on, no matter what your creed, religion, or outlook on life is, we are all united by the drive of the human spirit. I can tell you now that in those 150 hearts and minds burned the fire to power an entire engine of social change. I’ve found my words and let’s act on them together. 150 hearts beating out the same pulse. The desire to do something and the ability to do anything if we put our minds together. Smells like teen spirit. Gabriel Niforatos is a sophomore who has diverse interests ranging from political science to music. When he’s not at school, he is busy hiking and running in the New Mexico mountain range. His email is gniforat@nd.edu The views expressed in this column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.
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Horoscope | Eugenia Last Happy Birthday: You can turn things around this year by taking action. It’s now time to reap the rewards that come with learning your lessons and using experience to get ahead. Engage in talks and participate in events that will broaden your outlook. You will make a dent in your bucket list. Travel, partnerships and building equity are favored. Your numbers are 5, 16, 20, 28, 33, 37, 41. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Take a moment to assess a situation. Knowing all the particulars and searching for a positive response will help you make the right choice. Relationships take patience, work and dedication. An act of affection will enhance your personal life. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Strive for perfection in all that you do. Learn from experience. Take hold of an idea or plan and follow through. Change will make a difference in the way you move forward and how you live life. Embrace new beginnings with enthusiasm. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Only share what’s relevant. Giving someone information about your personal life or finances isn’t necessary and may jeopardize your chance to get what you want. Friendly gestures and chitchat will hold someone’s interest and can lead to an interesting opportunity. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Expand your interests. Hone your skills and turn a project into something exciting and meaningful. How you approach work, hobbies or your personal responsibilities will make a difference. Show a little creativity and do things that emphasize your talent. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You can think big and make plans, but when it comes right down to the nitty-gritty, you should take baby steps and budget seriously. You can get a lot accomplished without going into debt if you do the work yourself. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Take part in functions that promote business opportunities. An unusual partnership will develop if you engage in conversations with people from different backgrounds. An interesting point of view will lead to new ideas and beginnings. Don’t mix business with pleasure. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Personal problems should be handled discreetly. Refuse to let someone from your past disrupt your life. Stick to a tight budget, regardless of what others do. The only changes you should make are those that will add to your stability. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your insight and ability to turn an idea into a masterpiece will make some people jealous and others proud of you. Don’t worry about negative comments. Do your own thing; unexpected benefits will come your way. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Keep your head down and do your best to finish what you start. Don’t let anyone use emotional tactics to guilt you into taking on a responsibility that doesn’t belong to you. Use diplomacy when warding off users. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Handle personal matters carefully. Someone will pry into your affairs. A change you make at home should be made for the right reason. Do your best to add stability to your life, not disrupt what you’ve worked so hard to build. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Careful what you spend your money on. Someone will take advantage of you if you are gullible. Don’t purchase products or services that profess to do the impossible. Do ample research before you make a move. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Trust in yourself, your ability to get things done and your intuition. Walk away from anyone trying to belittle you or make you feel as if you don’t know what you are doing. Make your own opportunities. Birthday Baby: You are charitable, approachable and progressive. You are adaptable and motivated.
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Money, stars fix resurgent Wolves Lucas Masin-Moyer Assistant Managing Editor
On February 14, 2016, Kanye West, the ever-eccentric rapper tweeted out a simple message — “Ima fix Wolves.” Now was Mr. West referring to a track on his new album — released earlier that day — named Wolves? Almost certainly. But this pledge to “fix Wolves” had far-reaching effects beyond what Kanye could have ever imagined, as more “Wolves” than just those which lived inside the track listing of “The Life of Pablo” were given a boost. Across the Atlantic in the West Midlands of England, Wolverhampton Wanderers — commonly referred to as Wolves — sat in 12th place in the Championship — the second division of English soccer. Promotion to the Premier League, and all the glory associated with playing in one of the world’s most popular leagues, seemed a far cry for the once great Wolves. As one of the founding members of the Football League in 1888, there’s a lure around the club akin to that of being an original six team in the NHL. In 1950s, Wolves dominated English soccer, winning three top-f light titles during that decade. But since the early 1980s, the bottom has fallen out on the club, dropping as low as the fourth tier of English soccer. By 2016, Wolves had become one of numerous lower division teams bouncing between divisions, longing for a relatively unachievable glory. Someone needed to come in and “fix Wolves.” The fix began later that summer when Chinese billionaire Guo Guangchang and his Fosun International Group bought the club, infusing it with the cash necessary to buy new players and bring the squad up to Premier League caliber. Equally important to bringing in cash to the club, Guangchang brought his close friend Jorge Mendes, a Portuguese agent, into the club to serve as an advisor. Since joining the club, Mendes has used his connections in his homeland to help sign the services of some of
the best talent Portugal has to offer outside of Cristiano Ronaldo, with starlet Ruben Neves proving particularly inf luential during the 2017-18 season. With this inf lux of cash and talent, Wolves cruised to the 2017-18 Championship title and won promotion back to Premier League. Thanks to this promotion, Wolves were able to sign even more top quality Portuguese talent, with 2016 European champions Rui Patricio and Joao Moutinho joining the club this summer. Wolves’ sudden success, and the way in which they have done it, have made two bold statements — one positive, one not so much. We’ll get the not-so-positive implications of this success story out of the way first. Wolves’ rise to the top has basically proven that money equals success in the biggest soccer leagues in the world. While player development and coaching can certainly help a team, a rich owner is the best way to turn a team around. That being said, the way in which Wolves have transformed has been a subtle and powerful statement in the current political climate of the United Kingdom. With British voters — especially those in England — making the decision to turn inward and spurn the rest of the continent when they voted to leave European Union, Wolves’ decision to reach back out to the continent to improve their team seems to pose a direct argument against the hard borders of Brexit. Five of Wolves’ starting 11 in their 1-1 draw with champions Manchester City this past week hailed from Portugal and only two of 11 coming from England. This international lineup helped revive one of the most historic clubs in English soccer and, with every game they play this season, will prove a model of success and openness for the rest of the league. Contact Lucas Masin-Moyer at lmasinmo@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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Manu Ginobili, age 41, retires with the Spurs Associated Press
Manu Ginobili has played his final game, and with that a new era awaits the San Antonio Spurs. Ginobili announced his decision to retire Monday, the 41-year-old wrapping up what he called a “fabulous journey” in which he helped the Spurs win four NBA championships in 16 seasons with the club. The smooth left-handed guard from Argentina came to San Antonio in 2002, forming what quickly became a powerful “Big 3” alongside Tim Duncan and Tony Parker. Now, they’ve all moved on: Duncan retired two years ago, Parker left San Antonio earlier this summer as a free agent to sign with the Charlotte Hornets, and Ginobili has worn Spurs colors for the last time as well. “Today, with a wide range of feelings, I’m announcing my retirement from basketball,” Ginobili wrote on Twitter in making the announcement. “IMMENSE GRATITUDE to everyone (family, friends, teammates, coaches, staff, fans) involved in my life in the last 23 years. It’s been a fabulous journey. Way beyond my wildest dreams.” The image Ginobili chose
to accompany that tweet: A photo of him walking off the floor, away from the camera, with four fingers aloft — signifying his four titles. “An NBA champion and All-Star, Manu Ginobili is also a pioneer who helped globalize the NBA,” NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said. “He is one of basketball’s greatest ambassadors who believes in the power of sports to change lives. And for 16 years, we were fortunate to watch a legend compete at the highest level. Thank you, Manu, for a career that inspired millions of people around the world.” Ginobili’s pro career lasted 23 seasons in all, starting with stints in Italy and Argentina. His drawing power was massive even in his final season, and it was common for him to spend plenty of time before road games posing for photos and signing autographs — often international fans proudly displaying an Argentine flag. “A role model for all of us that love this wonderful sport,” Spurs forward Pau Gasol said. Duncan, Parker, Ginobili and Kawhi Leonard were the backbone of San Antonio’s drive to its most recent NBA championship in 2014, and
this will be the first time that Gregg Popovich begins a season as the Spurs’ head coach with none of those players on the roster. Leonard was traded to the Toronto Raptors for DeMar DeRozan earlier this summer, the end of a relationship in San Antonio that had apparently gone too sour to save. Leonard’s departure meant Ginobili would have been the last significant player tied to the Spurs’ title years. But in the end, retirement was his call. “Great player. Fierce competitor. Winner,” Dallas star Dirk Nowitzki said on Twitter. “Next stop: HOF.” Indeed, getting enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame would seem like a certainty for Ginobili. The No. 57 pick in the 1999 draft, Ginobili averaged 13.3 points and 3.8 assists in 1,057 regular-season games. He was a two-time All-Star and was the league’s Sixth Man of the Year for the 2007-08 season (getting 123 of 124 votes), plus he teamed with Popovich for 135 playoff wins — the third-highest total for any player-coach combo in NBA history. The only two with more? Popovich and Duncan won 157, and Popovich and Parker won 137.
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Giants agree to five-year deal with Beckham Jr. Associated Press
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Odell Beckham Jr. of the New York Giants is now the NFL’s highest-paid wide receiver. The Giants on Monday announced they have signed Beckham to a five-year contract extension that will keep the three-time Pro Bowler with the franchise for another six seasons. “We got him until he’s 108,” general manager Dave Gettleman quipped. “I never worried whether or not we would get it done. I’m pleased, because the litmus test for a contract is that neither side is ticked off before the ink can dry, and neither side should be ticked off. It’s a very fair deal.” The signing comes less than
two weeks before the season opener against Jacksonville on Sept. 9 at MetLife Stadium. While terms were not disclosed, the deal with the 25-year-old, 2014 first-rounder is worth about $95 million with $65 million guaranteed. Beckham’s $19 million average salary would top the $17 million earned by Antonio Brown of the Pittsburgh Steelers. His $95 million deal also tops the $82.5 million deal receiver Mike Evans has with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Beckham, who missed most of last season with a broken left ankle, was scheduled to make $8.4 million in the final year of his rookie contract. Beckham had said early in training camp that he was taking a risk practicing without a new contract. It paid off.
“Honestly, I don’t even know how to explain it,” Beckham said in a statement. “I don’t know if it’s a relief, I don’t know — it’s a combination of everything. You’ve worked all your life to get to this point and it’s finally here.” Beckham felt getting a new deal would be just a matter of time. “I knew that it would get done, it just was a matter of when and I’m just so happy that it is finally done now,” he said. In his first four seasons, Beckham has caught 313 passes for 4,424 yards and 38 touchdowns. During this past offseason, Beckham seemed to mature. He worked hard to overcome his injury, stayed out of trouble and developed a good relationship with Shurmur.
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2012. Three years later, and
McLaughlin has handed over the reins to former associate head coach Mike Johnson w ith the task of maintaining the momentum.
This year represents a fork in the road for the great Irish comeback. This senior class experienced the disappointment of a 7-25 season
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their freshman year. They should be hungr y to leave a legacy, behind the leadership of senior libero Ryann DeJarld and junior outside hitter Jemma Yeadon. With Yeadon and sophomore libero Madison Cruzado as the only non-seniors to have played more than 50 sets last season, this team w ill lean on veteran experience as it aims for a smooth transition amidst an unexpected coaching change. However, their program-defining season could fall short due to one thing: strength of schedule, or lack thereof. The Irish w ill never be able to move into the conversation of being an elite program as long as they continue to create season schedules where they only play three ranked opponents, none of which crack the top 10, as they are this season. Back to that 3-0 start this season; none of those teams won more than 12 matches last year. Some of the scheduling is out of their control. As the more revenue-generating sports w ill continue to dictate Notre Dame’s conference affiliation, Johnson’s team is in the unfortunate position of not belonging to the Pac-12 or Big Ten, the t wo conferences that dominate
volleyball. However, they could improve their nonconference schedule. Notre Dame has all the makings to be a title contending team, especially in terms of recruitment. Of the top 25 teams, six of them reside in Indiana or in states that border Indiana, and 13 of them are Catholic. For sports that have fewer opportunities professionally, Notre Dame offers an elite education. The only thing that’s missing in the equation is the top-tier competition. If you want to be the best you have to beat the best. You can’t beat the best if you never play them until you’re forced to in the postseason. The 2018 schedule is set in stone. A ll the Irish can hope to do is compete for the ACC title and trust that it’ll show up in the postseason. However, I hope to see more ambitious scheduling going for ward, allow ing the program to f lourish and moving it into the ranks of other elite teams at Notre Dame. Contact Charlotte Edmonds at cedmond3@nd.edu The views expressed in this column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.
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With an upcoming game this Thursday against Cincinnati at Alumni Stadium, the Irish will have had a few days to process this loss and think about what went wrong. Both the coaches and players have had practice to work on improving the quality of play — something they have surely done in every practice this year, but it comes with a different feeling following a loss. Now, one early season loss that in hindsight might mean very little by season’s end shouldn’t necessarily spell a rough stretch ahead, but for now, it stands as the lone blemish on the Irish record, and for that reason it deserves attention. Notre Dame will need to make the necessary corrections in the next game, while also ensuring that it does not
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assignment to follow somebody like Bobby, especially when you played for him and coached with him, because there are elements of what Coach Clark did that you want to maintain, but you’ve got to establish your own program. You have to strike that balance and I think Chad’s doing it very well.” In the same vein of legendary coaches and their successors, Irish women’s tennis head coach Jay Louderback announced his retirement in early May after leading the program for 29 years. Swarbrick commented on the veteran coach’s departure, but also said he is looking ahead to a bright future for the program under new coaching hire Alison Silverio. “This is a very interesting place, because there’s such passion and attachment to it,” Swarbrick said. “So I’ve been in the unusual position of replacing coaches like [former cross country coach] Joe Piane, [former swimming coach] Tim Welsh, Jay Louderback — people who have been here for 30-plus years. The program is identified with them. Would’ve loved for Jay to have stayed longer, but it was the right time, given his family dynamics, to step down. “Again, a national search, really pleased with the candidate pool … but we were really impressed with both what Alison had achieved but just her enthusiasm and her sort of intuitive understanding of this place and what it represented and what it stood for. As a player she’d been on a championship team and coached at the championship level … so felt very fortunate to get her to come join us.” Swarbrick chose to address the final three remaining coaching departures this past
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overthink those mistakes and learn to move past them. All of this can certainly present a challenge for a team under a first year head coach, as it marks a moment that may be more critical for Notre Dame than most might realize. It offers the Irish an opportunity to show how they face adversity in the Nate Norman era, and it sets a tone for the rest of the season as they prepare for more nationally ranked opponents and a difficult ACC schedule ahead. This is a team with experienced leaders who have battled back from losses before, just as surely as coach Norman has. Now comes the chance for them to do it for the first time as a group. Contact Alex Bender at abender@nd.edu The views expressed in this column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.
year by promoting assistant coaches, all after carefully considering first and foremost their championship pedigrees but additionally their already-established familiarity with the program. After Jim McLaughlin stepped down due to health reasons, Mike Johnson was promoted from associate head coach to head volleyball coach. Nate Norman and Matt Sparks were also promoted within the women’s soccer and cross country/track and field programs, respectively, and Swarbrick explained that while each hire had its own uniqueness, all three were natural fits. “Jim’s [resignation] was very unexpected,” Swarbrick said. “The timing was unusual for the normal sequence of coaching changes. We felt very fortunate because when we had conducted the search the last time when we hired Jim, Mike had been the runner-up. If Jim hadn’t taken the job we would’ve offered Mike the head coaching job. So given the unique timing that we faced there … it made sense to elevate Mike. “In the other two cases, it was a broad national search, and [Norman and Sparks emerged]. We had enormous interest in both positions, great candidate pool, and Matt and Nate both earned the job on their merits — what they’ve done in their careers and how they came through the interview process. There’s undoubted importance of having a sense of this place and its uniqueness and how it works, but having said that, that’s not the only reason to hire a coach. ”You want the best coach you can find — one that can lead, educate and win national championships — and we think we found them in those coaches.” Contact Joe Everett at jeveret4@nd.edu
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Swarbrick talks coaching hires By JOE EVERETT Sports Editor
In the second of three stories detailing The Observer’s interview with Jack Swarbrick, the Notre Dame athletic director discussed five separate head coaching hires made within the current calendar year, and how each new head coach combined an excellent resume with a deep knowledge and appreciation for Notre Dame values and culture. The first hire of the year came in January, when the athletics department was tasked with replacing the legendary Bobby Clark, who coached Notre Dame men’s soccer for 17 seasons, and who Swarbrick considered a wise, veteran presence among his team and within the department as a whole. “Everyone here, not just the soccer team, missed Bobby greatly,” Swarbrick said. “He was the department’s sage. He brought a lot of wisdom to this place, helped shape its culture — he was the coach most of our
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other coaches would go to for advice. So we’ll miss him greatly, and he built Notre Dame soccer into a great program, including a national championship win.” Swarbrick ultimately chose to hire Chad Riley, a former Notre Dame soccer player and assistant head coach, and said that after a nationwide search, Riley has proven to be the right man for the job. “It was interesting — we conducted a broad national search, had a lot of great applicants from around the country, some connected to this place and some not, and through that process Chad emerged, and emerged definitively,” Swarbrick said. “He’s hit the ground running. He had great success at Dartmouth building his own program. We didn’t hire him because he came from Notre Dame, we hired him because we thought he was the best coach in the country. “It is a tough, tough see SWARBRICK PAGE 11
Charlotte Edmonds Associate Sports Editor
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Irish junior outside hitter Jemma Yeadon spikes the ball during Notre Dame’s 3-2 win over North Carolina State on Nov. 19.
For the rest of this season Notre Dame w ill have to prepare itself to answer an important question that ever y aspiring cinderella stor y is faced w ith — is this a f lash in the pan or is it the mark of a cultural and tangible shift in the program? Only four years after posting a dismal 6-25 record, including a 3-15 conference record, the Irish have swept their first three non-conference opponents to start the 2018 campaign. The turnaround has taken time, and started when thenrecently hired head coach Jim McLaughlin stepped in and brought the program back from the grave, leading the Irish to t wo consecutive 22-w in seasons and the first NCA A Tournament bid for the prog ra m since see EDMONDS PAGE 10
Nd Women’s soccer
Irish must prove their mettle and rebound Alex Bender Sports Writer
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Irish junior forward Jennifer Westendorf pushes the ball upfield during Notre Dame’s 3-0 loss to Duke on Sept. 21 at Alumni Stadium. Westendorf has recorded one goal and two assists so far this season.
For Notre Dame women’s soccer, the early portion of the season has largely been a success. The Irish were able to secure wins in each of their first three games, scoring six goals in the process while holding their opponents to only two. Their shot advantage has been even stronger, as the forwards have already begun to develop strong chemistry when it comes to creating scoring opportunities. In their last matchup, however, the Irish finally faltered. In an in-state showdown this past Sunday afternoon at Butler, Notre Dame was handed a 4-1 loss. Things got off to a rocky start for the Irish (3-1) when the Bulldogs (3-0) knocked one home from inside the box on their first possession of the game, and ultimately Nate Norman’s squad was unable to recover the rest of the match. Butler added two more goals in a short span during the second half to take a nearly insurmountable 3-0
lead. A bright spot did come for the Irish when a few minutes later freshman striker Brooke VanDyck got a cross to junior forward Jennifer Westendorf at the top of the box. Westendorf showed tremendous control in getting the ball over to freshman forward Olivia Wingate, who made a move to free herself up before firing her first career goal into the back left corner. Butler went on to put up another on the board in the final minutes to secure the 4-1 win, and just like that the Irish were heading home with their loss on the season. Notre Dame has traditionally had strong teams in nearly every sport played at the Division I level, and women’s soccer is no different. Under former head coach Theresa Romganolo, the team went 51-21-13 the past four seasons. This year, they start a new regime under Norman, and while things have been largely encouraging early on, the team now faces its first real test as they look to bounce back from a loss. see BENDER PAGE 11