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Saint Mary’s sustainable farm to expand After a sharp rise in production and activity, the College invests in the farm’s future By KATELYN WALDSCHMIDT Associate News Editor
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The Saint Mary’s sustainable farm, which houses 180 chickens, two roosters and a variety of produce, has seen a large spike in activity and production. There are now plans to expand the farm in the works.
Due pa r t ly to sel f-pick produce a nd f lower s, popu la r it y of t he Sa i nt Ma r y ’s su st a i nable fa r m ha s spi ked t h i s yea r. A nd despite t he g row i ng sea son bei ng over, t he fa r m cont i nues it s pla n s to f lou r i sh. Du r i ng t he pa st few week s volu nteer s have st a r ted preppi ng t he ba r n for spr i ng. One step i s i nst a l l i ng a new hoop hou se. “A hoop hou se i s more or less a n u n heated g reenhou se t hat i s shel led i n
pla st ic r at her t ha n g la ss, t he w ay a cla ssic g reenhou se wou ld be,” fa r m d irec tor C h r i stopher Cobb sa id. T he pla st ic rol l s up on rol ler s l i ke a bl i nd wou ld, enabl i ng one to i nf luence t he temper at u re i n t he hoop hou se. Mat t hew I n sle y, ma nager of t he fa r m, la id out t h ree benef it s of t he hoop hou se. “T he f i r st i s ju st to g row h ig her qua l it y c rops,” I n sle y sa id. “A ny t i me you have a covered protec ted space, you’re goi ng to g row see FARM PAGE 4
College hosts International NDVGC anticipates future events Education Week By CHLOÉ TROXEL News Writer
This week, Saint Mary’s will celebrate International Education Week, giving students the opportunity to learn more about international cultures through interactive activities around campus. The Global Education Office, Career Crossings Office, the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures and the Department of Global Studies are sponsoring the week’s events. Collaborators include Adriana Petty,
director of Multicultural and International Student Services, Marelys Valencia, an assistant professor in the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures and the Multicultural Offices. Throughout the week, the Noble Family Dining Hall will be serving cultural dishes from many regions. These include a Spanish lunch Monday, a French dinner Tuesday, an Arabic/Mediterranean lunch Wednesday and an Italian dinner Friday to end the week. To engage students in study
abroad, the student center will be having study abroad panel discussions, as well as a study abroad photo contest vote that will start Monday in the library, and end Thursday at 5 p.m. An alumnae panel on study abroad opportunities will take place in Welsh Parlor in Haggar College Center from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Following discussion panels will take place in Spes Unica Hall on Tuesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A final study abroad information table will see EDUCATION PAGE 3
Beginning Logic class offers new approach to math By KATHERINE LIEBERTH News Writer
Ever y Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11:30am to 12:30 p.m., students gather in Hayes-Healy Hall for “Beginning Logic,” a math class where you’re more likely to find proofs of
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language on the chalkboard than you are to find problems w ith numbers. Dav id Meretzk y, a fifthyear graduate student study ing logic in the mathematics department, is in his first semester teaching the course. “Writing proofs is
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something that mathematicians do in their day-today and it’s a powerful way of working and thinking,” Meretzk y said. “It’s good for your mind and it w ill make you a more rigorous thinker.” see CLASS PAGE 4
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The Notre Dame Video Game Club (NDVGC) has re-emerged as a central hub for gaming enthusiasts at the University, blending recreation, artistic expression and competitive gaming. The club is relatively new, having been revived over the pandemic following a hiatus, club president Carlos Basurto said. (Editor’s note: Carlos Basurto is a viewpoint columnist for The Observer.) Although the club is starting back up, many activities and plans are already set up for the following semester. Basurto said he foresees an excellent start for the NDVGC. Weekly meetings form the core of NDVGC’s activities, where members democratically select games to play. These games range from various categories and genres, including adventure, MMORPG [Massive multiplayer online role-playing games], multiplayer online battles and many more. Members can play any game they choose if they prefer to not play the game the rest of the group selected. “Every week, we have a onehour meeting where we play a democratically elected game, have snacks, make friends and
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have a good time,” Basurto said. Beyond these meetings, the club also hosts a game development subsection, where members delve into the creative process of game-making, and an eSports section, where teams participate in games like “Smash Bros” and “Splatoon.” The club plans to later include “Valorant” and “League of Legends.” A major highlight in the club’s calendar is the upcoming Gamer Olympics set for April 2024. Basurto said the club is currently talking with the Student Activity Office (SAO) to gain approval for the event, which would mark the first time the new version of the club hosted its own broader campus event. The goal is to integrate video gaming into the ND community further, Basurto explained. “My hope is that video games are taken slightly more seriously...I hope that by growing the club...we will make people more interested in what this club has to offer,” he said. NDVGC also intends to sponsor the LepreCon festival. “We’re going to be a big part of LepreCon this January,” he said. Basurto said hopes participating in University-wide events see CLUB PAGE 3
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Tabling Event: Diwali SMC Student Center Noon - 2 p.m. Stop by for sweets, window clings and ornaments.
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be set up in Spes Unica Hall on Friday from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. A tabling event for Diwali/ Bandi Chhor Divas is also scheduled for Friday. Students are able to stop by between noon and 2 p.m. for sweets, window cling and ornaments in the student center. Students will get a chance to see fellow peers perform their favorite songs, dances, poetry and more Thursday in Haggar Parlor from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Arts Around the World Showcase. Friday evening, students are also able to participate in karaoke, games and more from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the student center. Valencia said the idea of a heritage showcase was brought up by Marianne Hahn, a former Saint Mary’s professor who taught French and German. The idea was then continued and put into place by the Modern Language and Culture Department in 2021. Valencia said the purpose of the week is to reach out to people who want to see their culture and heritage be celebrated. “With Saint Mary’s being a liberal arts school, it has the ingrained mission of valuing students to be connected to global cultures and exploring the awareness of the U.S. and beyond,” Valencia said. Valencia emphasized the importance of celebrating cultural heritage. “It’s important to have numerous cultural representations so people are able to feel proud,” Valencia said. Contact Chloé Troxel at ctroxel01@saintmarys.edu
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Author proposes post-affirmative action admission strategy By KATHRYN MUCHNICK Associate News Editor
Author and policy fellow Richard Kahlenberg v isited campus Wednesday evening to discuss the future of affirmative action after the Supreme Court ruling this summer. Kahlenberg ser ved as an expert w itness in the Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) v. Har vard and SFFA v. University of North Carolina cases this summer. The rulings effectively overturned affirmative action, declaring race-based admissions policies unconstitutional under the 14th amendment. The decision has sent universities scrambling for new ways to preser ve the diversity of their student bodies, but Kahlenberg said that the origin of affirmative action can offer some suggestions. Affirmative action began after the passage of the 1964 Civ il Rights Act, when activ ists were looking beyond the outlaw of racial discrimination toward addressing the histor y of oppression. Kahlenberg argued that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. advocated for a bill of rights not just for Black people, but also for the economically disadvantaged. “Towards the end of his life, many of you may know [King] was beginning a poor people’s campaign that was going to draw on economically disadvantaged people of all races,” Kahlenberg said.
After King’s assassination, early Supreme Court cases about affirmative action specified the legal rationale behind the policy. In the 1978 case Regents of the University of California v. Bak ke, conser vative justice Lew is Powell rejected the idea that affirmative action is needed as compensation for past oppression, arguing instead that diverse student bodies benefit white students, Kahlenberg said. From 1978 to 2023, the Supreme Court clearly said race-based affirmative action was legal, he added. “Universities … sought racial diversity w ithout socioeconomic diversity,” Kahlenberg said. “So they often sought to bring fairly wealthy students of all colors together, which is better than an all white student body that is wealthy, but perhaps insufficient for some of us.” Kahlenberg cited a study that found recruited athletes received 30.2 percentage points of advantage in the admissions process at elite colleges, legacy students received 19.7 percentage points and underrepresented minorities received 27.7 percentage points. By comparison, first-generation college students received 4.1 percentage points of advantage and students in the bottom income quartile received no admissions advantage. Kahlenberg said that while the American public is in favor of racially diverse college campuses, they are skeptical of using race as a factor in
college admissions. “The American public is not studying this data on race and class, but they do have a basic hunch that to grow up in a poor family means the deck is stacked against you. And, they have deep concerns about using race in admissions,” Kahlenberg said. After the Supreme Court rejected affirmative action last summer, Kahlenberg described two possible solutions for universities to pursue. Either universities could recreate the past system through the “personal essay loophole” or they could establish race-neutral admissions strategies. The second option, Kahlenberg said, is more expensive but “legally safer.” Race-neutral admissions strategies could include giving a preference to low-socioeconomic status students, prov iding more financial aid, targeting recruitment of minority students or relying on community college transfers as a path for boosting racial and ethnic diversity. In a simulation Kahlenberg ran and presented to the Supreme Court, the introduction of race-neutral admissions strategies maintained the total number of minority students and increased the percentage of economically disadvantaged students to almost half the class. However, the simulation predicted a slightly lower percentage of Black students admitted. Last year, the University
of Notre Dame signed an amicus brief alongside 56 other Catholic universities supporting institutions that have employed affirmative action in their admissions. The brief argued that admitting a diverse student body is a fulfillment of the University’s commitment to its religious mission and the global church. Jennifer Mason McAward, director of the K lau Institute for Civ il and Human Rights, moderated the discussion w ith Kahlenberg. She asked whether there is a space for religious universities to pursue racial diversity as an exercise of their religious freedom. “I want Notre Dame to pursue racial diversity, just by different means,” Kahlenberg said. Kahlenberg has also described legacy admissions as a form of class-based discrimination in favor of the rich. “I think there is this complicated relationship between [race-based affirmative action and legacy admissions]. They’ve been mutually reinforcing and at the same time are contradictor y,” he said. Kahlenberg argued affirmative action “papered over” deep inequalities in college admissions at the economic level by boosting racial diversity, allow ing legacy admissions to continue. “I think legacy preferences ultimately w ill fall as a result of this decision,” he said. Contact Kathryn Muchnick at kmuchnic@nd.edu
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can help put video games and NDVGC on the radar of more students. As NDVGC forges ahead, Basurto said it looks forward to discovering more aspects of gaming and striving to expand beyond the traditional perception of “gaming”. “We are an incredibly welcoming group and I encourage anyone with even a spark of interest in gaming to come aboard. You’ll undoubtedly make some wonderful friends and have a fantastic time,” Basurto said. Video games can be a platform for more than just amusement, Basurto said. In the future, he envisions NDVGC as a dynamic place where innovation, competitiveness and companionship coexist. Contact Adrian Zheng at azheng3@nd.edu
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SMC celebrates first-gen students By NATALIE SMITH News Writer
Last week, Saint Mary’s hosted its annual first-generation week to support and bring together first-generation students — students whose parents did not graduate from a fouryear college or university. The week was organized by Christin Kloski, director of the Office for Student Equity, and students in First Gen Family, a student club. The events began on Monday, with students tabling and giving out financial education resources, as well as writing letters of encouragement to first-gen students. On Tuesday, an event was held in the Spark Lab at Saint Mary’s where students could make t-shirts and tote bags with firstgeneration decals on them. First Gen Fam Club president Leann Saul, a junior, emphasized the importance of the first-gen celebration dinner held on Wednesday night. “Wednesday was our big event, it’s our annual first-gen celebration dinner,” Saul said. “It’s where all our first-generation students, faculty and staff are invited to have dinner and we have a keynote speaker, who was a first-generation professor.” On Friday, a painting event was held. Junior Vanessa Celis noted the difficulties first-generation college students face. “I think that being first-generation does pose a lot of difficulties in terms of getting ready for college and what to do and the resources that you have,” Celis said. “Some people have the privilege of asking their parents how to do certain things or what classes to take or ‘should I take this major or not?’” Despite this, Celis said her experience has taught her self-reliance. “At the same time, it’s taught me a
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h ig her qua l it y produce.” I n a hoop hou se, fa r mer s c a n cont rol w ater, temper at u re a nd w i nd — a l l of w h ich cont r ibute to d i sea se a nd i n sec t presence. T he second benef it of t he hoop hou se i s a n ex tended g row i ng sea son, I n sle y added. “T he second major t h i ng i s somet h i ng we c a l l shou lder sea son s — t hat i s late i nto t he fa l l a nd ea rly i nto t he spr i ng ,” he sa id. “We c a n produce food i n a t i me w here we ot her w i se wou ld n’t have enoug h heat or f rost protec t ion.” Fi na l ly, I n sle y sa id t he hoop hou se a l low s volu nteer s to spend more t i me w it h t he c rops. “T h i rd ly, it ’s a protec ted space,” I n sle y sa id. “Say we have g roups out t here,
lot about myself and I’ve grown as a person because I’ve had to figure that out on my own,” she said. Although initiatives like the Kessler Scholar Program and Belles Connect help students come together before starting college, some Saint Mary’s students said they still want to see more improvement when it comes to first-generation students’ experiences. “I think freshman year is the hardest for first-generation students because you don’t have any experience with college,” Saul said. “Most people would be able to turn to their parents and ask them for advice. We can’t really do that.” Celis said the dinner on Wednesday, along with the other events, serve to give a greater voice to the community and to offer a way for students and staff to come together and learn from each other. “I think it’s just recognition,” Celis said. “It feels nice to know that people acknowledge the hardships of being first-generation and you feel like you have people around you that know what it’s like. Maybe they’re seniors and you’re like ‘oh my god, they’re about to graduate.’ I’m a junior, but I’m like ‘they’re doing it so I can do it too.’” Saul noted students might not know that other people in classes or clubs are going through the same issues as them, so giving them more connections is crucial. “It’s letting the other students who are first-gen know that they have a community here and people that care about them and want to support them and provide programming for them,” Saul said. “It’s really about connecting and then also supporting and uplifting them.” Contact Natalie Smith at nsmith03@saintmarys.edu
a nd it st a r t s ra i n i ng. We c a n step i n t he hoop hou se a nd cont i nue work i ng w hen we may have been r a i ned out .” To h ig h l ig ht how much longer t he fa r m w i l l be able to g row c rops to t he hoop hou se, I n sle y ex pla i ned t he g row i ng t i mel i ne i n t he reg ion. “Ty pic a l ly, you have to w a it u nt i l la st f rost, so a rou nd here it ’s l i ke May 15. But now, we’l l probably be i n Febr ua r y pla nti ng c rops,” he sa id. “I wou ld u sua l ly g ive ou r season t h roug h Ha l loween, but now we’l l ea si ly go t h roug h t he w hole f i r st semester, ju st t h roug h m id-December.” T he hoop hou se w a s const r uc ted Nov. 2. A l most ever y t h i ng w a s completed by fac u lt y, st udent a nd commu n it y volu nteer s. “It ’s l i ke a n erec tor set or a g ia nt set of t i n ker toy s,” Cobb sa id. “W hen we
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Students are graded based on three midterm exams, a final and homework. According to the syllabus, the course covers propositional logic, proofs and rules of inference, truth tables, soundness and completeness and predicate logic. Each professor or graduate student who teaches Beginning Logic has some f lex ibilit y in the topics they choose to emphasize, and more advanced topics are introduced when time permits. “A heav y emphasis of the class as it is set up right now is translating natural language or human language arguments into these formal languages, and then doing a kind of formal analysis of the argument and hav ing that kind of give you information about the original argument,” Meretzk y said. This semester, students analyzed passages from “Much Ado about Nothing” and Marc Antony’s “Friends, Romans, Countr y men” speech in “Julius Caesar.” Beginning Logic fulfills the “quantitative reasoning” requirement in the College of Arts and Letters. According to Hannah Thurow, a junior majoring in the Program of Liberal Studies and global affairs, the class is more than just an opportunit y to fulfill a requirement. “It’s a great course for people who have the intentions of going to law school … It’s great prep work for the logic portion of the LSAT and it really helps you prepare in that aspect for law,” Thurow emphasized.
st a r ted out, a l l t he mater ia l s were on a big f latbed. It w a s about 5,0 0 0 pou nd s of mater ia l s. T here w a s a lot of mea su r i ng to ma ke su re w here ever y t h i ng needed to go a nd t hen t he d r ivi ng of a l l t he fou ndat ion pieces.” I n sle y sa id t he st r uc t u re w a s look i ng pret t y much l i ke a hoop hou se by 9 : 30 a .m. “Before you k new it we had 20 or 25 hoops a nd we st a r ted to put t he receiver pa r t s dow n t he side,” I n sle y sa id. T he nex t step w a s put t i ng hor i z ont a l bea m s a long t he side to con nec t a l l of t he ver t ic a l f r a mes, Cobb added. ”Once t hose were i n place, we bega n put t i ng t he sk i n on t he hoops,” he sa id. T h i s la st step rema i n s u nf i n i shed. Cobb a nd I n sle y sa id it w a s too w i ndy to get t he ent i re pla st ic sk i n onto
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The “Beginning Logic” class meets in Hayes-Healy Hall to conduct indepth analysis and translation of language and formal arguments.
Thurow took Beginning Logic in the first semester of her freshman year and has been a tutor and grader for the past three years. Her favorite part of taking the class was learning to think more outside the box. “It teaches you a new way of thinking in terms of mathematics, which I really enjoyed,” she said. According to Thurow, students who take Beginning Logic come from a w ide variet y of majors w ithin the College of Arts and Letters and Business. She enjoys working w ith students in the course to help them understand complicated problems and prepare for the LSAT. Ben Rohr, a freshman w ith a major in Film, Telev ision and Theater, said he decided to take Beginning Logic after his brother, a junior, had a good experience in the class as a freshman. He would recommend the class for people who don’t want to take calculus-based math. “I’ve heard that this class helps w ith LSAT problems and the truth tables,” said
Angela Moreno, a first year student majoring in political science who wants to go to law school. So far, she has had a good experience in the course. Jack Thomas, a freshman majoring in the program of liberal studies, said he thinks Beginning Logic “connects a lot to other subjects, such as philosophy and computer science.” He said that it’s most similar to a geometr y class “because it’s ver y proof based on sort of your abstract thinking.” After taking the course, students can choose to continue on to Intermediate Logic. “This class has connections to deeper parts of mathematical logic and this is a nice introduction to those as well,” Meretzk y said. “Notre Dame is currently and historically a strong school for mathematical logic … so this is a really good place to study logic and the facult y here are ver y good.”
t he f r a me. “It ’s a n i nvolved process to pu l l pla st ic over t h i s ma ssive, 96 -foot-long hoop hou se,” I n sle y sa id. I n add it ion to t he complet ion of t he hoop hou se, Cobb a nd I n sle y d i sc u ssed ot her f ut u re projec t s t he su st a i nable fa r m ha s i n store. One projec t i s g r avel i ng t wo la nes — one a long sout h side of t he fa r m a nd a not her up t he m idd le of t he fa r m site — for t r uck access to t he site. T he goa l i s to have t r uck s br i ng leaves f rom c a mpu s to t he fa r m site for compost i ng , but t he g rou nd i s c u r rent ly too sof t to do so, Cobb sa id. He a l so sa id t he y wou ld l i ke to i n st a l l for ma l gates on t he deer fenc i ng. I n sle y sa id t he nex t big t h i ng on h i s m i nd w a s t he bee colon ies t he fa r m w i l l be get t i ng i n t he spr i ng. Morga n Ca r r-Ma rkel l, a n a ssi st a nt professor of
biolog y at Sa i nt Ma r y ’s, w i l l help t he fa r m w it h t he bees. “Dr. Ca r r-Ma rkel l i s a n ex per t i n pol l i nator s, a nd she’s done a lot of work w it h bees, so she’s goi ng to be helpi ng u s ma nage t hose,” I n sle y sa id. I n sle y sa id he i s a l so look i ng for w a rd to ex pa ndi ng f lower produc t ion. “I’m ac t ua l ly t a k i ng a cou r se on lea r n i ng more about f lower produc t ion a nd hopi ng we c a n have more f lower s,” I n sle y sa id. Cobb a nd I n sle y bot h t ha n ked t he Si ster s of t he Holy Cross for it s donat ion t hat made con st r uc t ion of t he hoop hou se possible. “T h i s k i nd of t h i ng ju st does not happen w it hout major g i f t s of suppor t, a nd we feel rea l ly g r atef u l,” I n sle y sa id.
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By CLAIRE LYONS Viewpoint Editor
To everything, there is a season, and to every season of Notre Dame’s end-of-semester performances, there is Shakespeare. William Shakespeare runs deep at Notre Dame. 1864 marks the first full production of a Shakespeare production at the University. 1997 marks the revival of the student-run Shakespeare troupe Not-So-Royal Shakespeare Co. (NSR). 2007 marks the foundation of the Shakespeare at Notre Dame program which “fuse[s] the University’s pursuit of compassionate social justice with the study of the works of William Shakespeare.” But thanks specifically to NSR, “Love’s Labor’s Lost” is hitting the stage in Washington Hall Lab Theater. The student production will run from Nov. 15-17 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale at the LaFourtune Box Office for $5 or at the door for $7. Editor’s note: Scene Editor Anna Falk is the stage manager for this production. Here’s the premise: Spanish King Navarre (Josh Lehman) and his three friends vow to swear off women to dedicate themselves to a rigorous life of study. The Princess of France (Meaghan Northrup) and her three friends come to visit Spain as political ambassadors, but the men force them to camp outside of their court. Plus, a larger-than-life Spanish solider Don
Armado (Dominic Keene) is infatuated with servant girl Jacquenetta (Madison Denchfield)… and so is his trustee Costard (Jacob Rush)). The temptation is there. What happens if these men fall in love and break their vows? Director Hannah Smith’s take on this whimsical production is very “Dead Poets Society” meets “Princess Diaries.” The metaphorical band of brothers swears off women in the same naive and energetic way as the boys of Welton Academy. The girls are escorted around Spain by a well-meaning father figure of a security guard (Will Barrett). The cozy 60s autumn vibes are palpable in the beautiful fall foliage decorating the set and the cast’s tasteful costumes. Plus, there are some impressive dances. I’ll avoid going into further detail, but I will spoil one more thing. The show ends with the whole cast singing a sentimental cover of The Byrd’s 1965 folk song “Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is a Season)” which features lyrics from Ecclesiastes 3. But after watching this production, I am tempted to think of a different Bible verse: “If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal” (Corinthians 13). Bad Shakespeare sounds very much like a resounding gong or clanging symbol. The complexity of Shakespearean verse can sometimes turn audiences away in something academics like to call the “Shakespeare Fear Factor.” On top of this, “Love’s
Labor’s Lost” is a notoriously difficult Shakespeare play to stage due to its sophisticated wordplay, pedantic humor and outdated references. Good Shakespeare, as my old boss at the Robinson Community Learning Center Shakespeare Program defined it, happens when each person in the production makes sure the audience understands what is happening in a scene, even if they do not understand the language. With the love of NSR, Shakespeare becomes the tongue of men and angels. Standout performances from Keene as Don Adriano de Armado, Northrup as the Princess of France and Ryan Mantey as Berowne make Shakespeare simple. Verse drips from their mouths like honey. Any person who cares about the arts at Notre Dame has either known or become a member of NSR. As somebody who has watched this club from a distance, I’ve seen the laughter and joy onstage, the tears and consolatory hugs backstage and the product of hours of dedicated rehearsal in the blackbox Washington Hall Lab Theater. If anything is clear to me, the cast and crew of NSR love each other in the same way they love Shakespeare — with passion, dedication and a surprising amount of skill. To everybody in tonight’s audience, I assure you this labor of love will not be lost on you. Contact Claire Lyons at clyons3@nd.edu ETHAN CHIANG | The Observer
By ANNA FALK Scene Editor
Måneskin, the Italian band known for securing their place in history as winners of the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest, have made waves in the world of rock and roll. Before any of them have turned 25, they’ve opened for the Rolling Stones, produced a viral cover of “Beggin’” by Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons and were even nominated for Best New Artist at the 2023 Grammy Awards. Their third and most recent studio album “RUSH!” marked a change in the direction of the band’s music. With their increased popularity, the quartet saw a need to market themselves globally and appeal to a wider audience, working with famed producer Max Martin to hone their sound. I reviewed the album following its release in late January, finding it to be generally favorable despite the odd ordering of the tracklist and the lack of Italian songs (I also still don’t like “BLA BLA BLA”). With the release of the deluxe edition — “RUSH! (ARE U COMING?)” — on Nov. 10, some of these faults were ameliorated. This edition features five new songs — “HONEY (ARE U COMING?),” “VALENTINE,” “OFF MY FACE,” “THE DRIVER” and “TRASTEVERE.” Each has their own merit, and their value as a collection alleviates (but does not cure) my previous concerns about the ordering of the tracklist.
“HONEY (ARE U COMING?)” The first track of the deluxe does not disappoint.
Released as a single on Sept. 12, it is undoubtedly the catchiest song of the five additions. It is fast-paced, highenergy and features an addictive looping chorus which doubles as backing vocals. In his silver-tongued nature, frontman Damiano David sings to his liaison, “Meet me there where it never closes / Meet me there where it’s never hopeless / All is fair in love, oh-oh-oh / Honey, are you coming?”
“VALENTINE” This ballad entails David’s devotion to his lover — his “VALENTINE” — as they are apart. He sings, “Crazy in love, daisy in bloom / Black hearts for pupils, I’m pacing the room / And I cover myself in tattoos of us / And dream of the day we embrace and combust,” showing the strength of his desire. Though the instrumentation guides the lyrics to a place of genuine love, the lyrics themselves seem like the words of a crazy boyfriend. It still slaps, though.
“OFF MY FACE” “OFF MY FACE” opens with a dirty drum beat and David spitting lines about how he and his romantic interest can’t help but return to each other despite repeating “Yeah, you’re never gonna see me again.” The interest’s love is like a drug, and David is “off his face.” I thoroughly enjoy this song, but I find it to be the weakest of the five when considering how lyricism and instrumentation come together. Both aspects are great, but they do not measure up to the quality of the other tracks.
“THE DRIVER” “THE DRIVER” again emphasizes the devotion David has for his lover, but this song is less creepy. Rather than tattooing himself until he sees his love again, he asks to be their right-hand partner — “If you’re gonna set fire to the night / Baby, let me be the lighter / … If there’s nowhere to go and you wanna go wild / I wanna be the driver.” David’s smooth vocals are the only slow thing in this track, with the fast-paced and exciting guitar tracks boosting the song to the heights.
“TRASTEVERE” Bearing the same name as a Roman neighborhood, Måneskin switches out electric for acoustic instrumentation — a true ballad that rounds out the five additions well. It is heart-breaking and beautiful, with David’s vocals soaring and drenched in anguish — “So leave me alone / Open up my chest, take everything I’ve got.” Despite the intensity of its sorrow, the intensity leads well into the album’s original opening track titled “OWN MY MIND.” Overall, the deluxe edition is good. I still won’t forgive Måneskin for barely making any Italian tracks for the album, but the quality of the songs truly made me forget I had problems with it. They add an extra depth to the original tracklist and make me glad the songs weren’t added in a “RUSH!” Contact Anna Falk at afalk@nd.edu ANNA FALK | The Observer
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Vienna, a critique Andrew Marciano Viewpoint Copyeditor
“Vienna” by Billy Joel is an enduring masterpiece, resonating across generations with its celebration of slowing down and relishing life, intertwined with an appreciation for the richness of aging. Having withstood the test of time for 46 years, this classic draws inspiration from its title — Vienna — a city that has historically served as a cultural crossroads. Much like the song, below is a list of five TV scenes that are poignant ref lections of life for me, capturing intricate connections within society and emphasizing the paramount importance of living life to the fullest. Personally, as I immerse myself in a blend of music and TV scenes, I find echoes of Vienna, each narrative encapsulating the essence of life itself. Side note: there are spoilers if you haven’t seen these shows (many of which I recommend)!
1. “Fleabag” Season 2, Episode 6 If you’ve seen this show, you know exactly what scene I’m referring to: the ending scene at the bus stop where Fleabag confesses her love, followed by “It’ll pass” and then she’s left alone. As she walks away from the audience, the song “This Feeling” by Alabama Shakes plays, highlighting her leaving behind an inner judgmental mindset and embracing an authentic life knowing that she can be loved. It’s a perfect example of finding love within yourself and finding your own fulfillment in that fact.
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W hile this show is emotionally powerful, the funeral scene between Connell and Marianne illuminates the intricacies of their relationship. Stephen Rennicks’ score enhances the scene, revealing the beauty of their reunion at the funeral of Connell’s best friend after an extended period of separation. In this singular moment, Connell discovers a profound sense of stability, pure love and comfort within Marianne, especially during his lowest moments. Their hug lasts 30 seconds, serving as a moving symbol of two halves coming together once more. It encapsulates the essence of life — the discover y of someone who offers stability and comfort during your darkest moments, fostering a deep sense of fulfillment within each other.
3. “Parks and Recreation” Season 7, Episode 4 As a more light-hearted pick, this show has its share of emotional moments, particularly in its final season. Leslie and Ron, two characters with opposite personalities who have been friends throughout the entire series, find themselves at odds in the initial episodes of the season. Their friendship takes an unexpected turn, leading to mutual dislike. It’s only when they are locked in the office and compelled to open up that they can rekindle their
bond, accompanied notably by the song ”Buddy” by Willie Nelson. Despite their initial resentment rooted in a small incident — Ron’s disappointment when Leslie stood him up while he grappled with the loneliness of being the only one left in the office — Leslie proves willing to forgive, adding depth to their relationship. It’s another instance of wholehearted love, bringing its unique sense of fulfillment and joy to life.
Thanksgiving away from home: Nurturing gratitude amidst saudade Lara Novaes Victor Diary of an International Student
4. “New Girl” Season 5, Episode 22 In another television sitcom focusing on love, this episode centers around Cece and Schmidt’s wedding. During the celebration, Nick and Jess find themselves in a separate room discussing Nick’s decision to make his relationship with Reagan official. Against the backdrop of Seinabo Sey’s “Still,” Jess reassures Nick of his worth, considering their relationship a miraculous testament to his value despite his low selfconfidence. Jess plays a pivotal role in shifting Nick’s negative mindset, emphasizing his incredible qualities and affirming his worthiness. In this moment, she helps him recognize the importance of self-love, underlining the impressing of embracing oneself to fully enjoy life.
5. ”It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” Season 13, Episode 10 In what is usually a satirical sitcom, this particular episode stands out as a singular and emotionally resonant moment in television. Despite Mac’s father walking away, a symbolic act representing his lack of support for his son’s emotional coming-out scene, Mac concludes his performance, showcasing his internal pain against the beautiful backdrop of Sigur Rós’ “Varúð.” The scene concludes with a tear-jerking shot of Mac’s friend’s father, Frank, who has evolved into a father figure for Mac over the years, visibly moved and understanding of the emotional turmoil Mac has been grappling with. It serves as yet another compelling example of self-love and the pursuit of fulfillment within oneself, underlined by the significance of surrounding oneself with individuals who genuinely appreciate one’s worth and comprehend one’s true essence. These TV scenes mirror life’s intricate beauty, much like the rich melody of ”Vienna.” They remind us that, in the mix of music and scenes, we discover echoes of our own journeys. These shows convey the timeless message of embracing life fully, finding love within and recognizing fulfillment by understanding our own worth. Like these shows, our lives become enduring masterpieces in their own right, even in the smallest moments. To summarize: You do you, dawg! It’s your life! You can contact Andrew at amarcian@nd.edu. The views expressed in this Inside Column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.
As the autumn leaves blanket our pathways to class to announce the arrival of Thanksgiving season, a poignant sense of homesickness fills the hearts of international students like me. This iconic American holiday, rooted in family gatherings, homemade food and reconnecting with loved ones, often magnifies the distance between us and our families. Almost seamlessly, saudade (a Portuguese word for a deep state of nostalgia and melancholy) becomes an ever-present companion that imparts a very important lesson of gratitude. As a Brazilian, I had never experienced Thanksgiving before arriving at Notre Dame, so I celebrated it for the first time last year as a freshman. The crisp autumn air, the turkey, the cranberry sauce, all the pumpkin spice-f lavored things and the trees along Notre Dame Avenue full of red leaves made me feel like I stepped into one of the American movies I watched growing up. It was all purely magical. However, as my friends eagerly departed to see their families, the enchantment slowly started to fade away, and the campus, once teeming with lively conversations and shared moments, gradually echoed with a quiet solitude that magnified the yearning for my family. In the midst of this fading enchantment, saudade emerged as an unexpected yet profound companion. And just like that, all the aromas and views that formed that fairytale experience started to stir the cravings for my father’s meticulously crafted barbecue, the refreshing tang of my mom’s passion fruit juice and my childhood treats like brigadeiro and pao de queijo, which all collaborated with the sense of homesickness I was feeling. Ref lecting on the overwhelming homesickness and the sudden surge of nostalgia for Brazil’s f lavors and comforts, I came to a poignant realization — I missed home precisely because I made the choice to depart from it. It wasn’t merely a leap of faith, it was a conscious decision to step into another country, immerse myself in a new culture and pursue studies in a language different from my own. This act of leaving behind the familiar to embrace the unknown was not just a physical journey but an emotional and intellectual one, where the ache for home intertwined with the pursuit of knowledge and personal growth. Soon, the melancholy I was feeling turned into a deep feeling of gratitude. Gratitude for my family and teachers back home who gave me the unwavering support I received on this journey and the courage I gathered to embark on this experience, as it all allowed me to create incredible memories with friends, roommates, my rowing team and within my classes. In this realization, I found solace. While the longing for home continued, it wasn’t a sign of weakness but a testament to the depth of my connections and experiences. These feelings weren’t contradictory — they were harmonious notes in the symphony of my life abroad. The loneliness and longing had nurtured a garden of gratitude, blooming with cherished moments and relationships that became an integral part of my journey. As Thanksgiving approaches again, I know it won’t be easy. I can feel the saudade settling within me, much like a soft mist enveloping a quiet morning, gently wrapping around my heart. However, this time, I carry with me a heart filled with appreciation. Appreciation for the opportunities that this choice has offered me, for the people who have become my second family away from home and for the strength found in embracing both the known and the unknown. Lara is a member of the class of 2026 from Taubaté, Brazil with majors in economics and Chinese. When she is not complaining about the weather, you can find her studying in a random room of O’Shaughnessy with her friends or spending all her flex points in Garbanzo. You can contact Lara by email at lvictor@nd.edu. The views expressed in this column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.
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Is the Marriage Pact a fraud or am I just ugly? Jonah Tran Saturae et Sapientia
To preface, both options are correct. It is said, “The worst she can say is ‘No.’” No, I argue that there are far worse things. Perhaps she could simply lie to you about her busy schedule and subsequently ignore your text messages (letting you down easy, as it were). Perhaps she could contract one of her accomplices to engage you in catfish-esque text messages with no possibility of ever meeting in person again (Manti Te’o style). Perhaps she could collaborate with her many confidants to post a caustic, humiliating denouncement of your moral character on YikYak based solely on the assumptions gathered from your social media. It is obvious to say: the dating scene at Notre Dame is complicated. This is partially true based on the prospective responses one might receive to a date request, but there is more to it. I believe there is a wide spectrum of romantics, spanning from those who fear eternal damnation for hand-holding to those who are serial daters. With this wide range of experience comes a variety of expectations. Some view dating with marriage always in mind, hoping to find his or her spouse within four years. Others view dating as an ego boost, something to fuel and validate their rank selfishness and unbearable pride. Dating at Notre Dame is essentially a marketplace of diverse buyers and sellers, both of whom rarely settle on a common price and frequently ghost one another. However, it is within this chaos that the Marriage Pact enters so that whosoever believes in its magical algorithm should not lose hope of a relationship but have an eternal marriage. It should be considered this way. The Marriage Pact is the omniscient, omnipotent and omnibenevolent matchmaking entity that swallows up the data of a few
thousand romantics, mixes them around with its algorithm and spits them out two-by-two into awkward dining hall dates. I should also add that a large proportion of participants already have significant others and use the Marriage Pact as a means of acquiring another human being to be the object of their joint derision. An even greater proportion of participants neglect to contact their match on account of unsavory shared histories, disinterest from unattractiveness or apathy from … nothing really. An even greater proportion than the previous greater proportion never contact one another after a first dining hall date that was anything but absolutely stellar. I argue that the Marriage Pact’s intentions — to find the best romantic backup in case of unfortunate circumstances — are good, noble at that, but its remedy to the lack of romantic relationships is one of the main contributors to this plight. Essentially, the Marriage Pact attempts to use a man-made device, that is, technology, to solve a natural, human longing for intimate connection, which has been perverted by technology. It is not surprising that human hubris tends to champion that which is “allegedly” created by his own merit. As for the former technology, I am wholly unconvinced that an algorithm — no matter how hyper-refined the process of gathering and sorting through information is — will consistently provide knowledge that can then accurately decide what a human wants, on a large scale. Moreover, with respect to the latter technology, I harken back to my previous references to social media apps, which have exacerbated a superficial culture, where an entire human being is reduced to the photos, videos and text on a screen. It is through these interchanges of technologies that the objective of the Marriage Pact will never be achieved. The Marriage Pact is but a mere bandaid placed on a gaping gash on the misguided culture of dating. What then is the solution to the dating crisis? It begins
with acknowledging that any technology to assist your dating endeavors is a fraud. Ditch the dating apps. Yes, that includes the Marriage Pact, a glorified dating app. Return to the basics, characterized by in-person interactions, pursuit with clear intentions and authenticity. Realize that the struggle of finding the “right one” is often not your fault. The difficulty of finding and maintaining lasting relationships is rooted in the moral decay of the character of the youth, one that increasingly relies on pride, a propensity to worship oneself, to rely on oneself to his or her folly. You cannot do much to fix this progression substantially, but you can certainly change your practices in a bold, individual demonstration of counterculturalism. There is hope yet for us ugly people amid a sea of attractive people. Perhaps, attractive people might read this article and purport that they are allegedly above the conditions of the plebeians. They will chuckle and resume their blessed days. And in that case, this article is not for you. I speak to the uglies, from me to you. Perhaps, a fellow ugly might read this article and understand the circumstances he or she faces. The ugly should internalize the message and reform their practices with the clear aim of finding the “one.” It may take longer. You may feel discouraged, on the verge of tears. You may fail date after date after date. But know this. It will eventually work out. As they say, “Deformes fortuna juvat.” Fortune favors the ugly. Jonah Tran is a sophomore at Notre Dame double majoring in finance and classics with a minor in Constitutional studies. He prides himself on sarcasm and his home — the free state of Florida. You can contact Jonah by email at jtran5@nd.edu. The views expressed in this column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.
Motherhood and modern feminism Bridgette Rodgers BridgeND
What do you want to be when you grow up? This question, although varied in form, has been asked for the majority of my life, and I’m sure for yours as well. I was never one of those kids who stuck to a certain answer. My indecisive nature would take over, which meant this question and my answers didn’t dictate the choices I made. I still lived with the freedom that allowed me to imagine different versions of what my future could be like. But as I grew older, I realized there were certain stigmas and expectations for the answers I presented. For example, when I tell people my dream in life is to be a mom, they say, “Okay, but what do you want to do career-wise?” If my follow-up answer is “A stay-athome mom,” I am then met with a concerned look and a chuckle because I couldn’t possibly be serious. A woman saying she wants to be a stay-at-home mom doesn’t mean she has no desire or will to have a career, but it does make a distinction in the way she might view work. Personally, I will always work hard, but since my life goals revolve around marriage and family, I might not be as inclined to work overtime solely for the sake of a promotion or salary increase. The modern feminist movement has taught young women to disregard other valued priorities and instead focus on getting these promotions and salary increases. This movement has pressured women into feeling as though they are not doing enough if they choose motherhood, which is the primary role of a married woman with kids, over a career. As a woman, I have been told by so-called “mentors” that I should be challenging men in corporate arenas because I can do whatever a man can do. Forget about marriage or having a family! That can all happen after I become CEO of a company. In contrast to past eras, in which femininity was held in high regard, I am now encouraged to be a “strong,
independent woman.” But being a “strong, independent woman” in this context doesn’t mean you are fully flourishing as a woman, rather it means you are completing the same tasks that are typically required of a man, and you are doing them alone. Nothing about this is truly uplifting to a woman. While you might be proud of the hard work that got you to that moment, have you really become a more developed woman in doing so? Instead of celebrating what makes us unique as women, we are clamoring to become exactly like men. The stigma that surrounds being a stay-at-home mom should not exist. Being present for your children is in no way a bad thing. Some consider being a stay-at-home mom as not having a career when, in reality, this might be the most important and challenging career a woman could have. When you analyze the role of a stay-at-home mom, you list tasks such as making dinner, doing dishes, cleaning the house, doing laundry, watching and raising the kids, taking them to school and so on and so forth. When a woman decides to have a “normal career,” she and her husband might decide to hire out some of these tasks, such as hiring a housekeeper or a nanny for their kids. There is no stigma with paying housekeepers, nannies or daycare workers. In fact, people create businesses out of providing these services. So why do we question a mom for taking on these jobs? Just because a mom isn’t getting paid, and it is her home and family, fulfilling this role suddenly isn’t a real job? This is not to say that women shouldn’t desire “normal careers.” But, this should not force you to sacrifice being a present mom for your children. Whether you work part-time or full-time in a role outside of the home, it is possible to do both. You can be a good mom and have a “normal career.” Marriage includes some sacrifice from both parents. Just because this discussion revolves around the value of stay-at-home moms, it does not discount the importance of an active father in a child’s life. Just as much as
a woman might need to sacrifice career aspirations for her family, a father might have to do the same. It is important to acknowledge that many families need both parents working outside of the home in order to make ends meet, which might limit the amount of time they are able to spend with their kids. This does not make them bad parents, in fact, this is admirable since they are willing to do what it takes to provide their children with a stable upbringing. Modern feminism pushes for an all-or-nothing situation when it doesn’t have to be that way. Modern feminists create a reality in which women feel as though they need to work a 9-to-5 and beat out men for promotions to be successful, even if this means delaying having kids or not devoting your attention to them. Instead of taking this stance and fighting to surpass the work of men in the corporate world, feminists should be fighting for and supporting moms who want to be present for their families while simultaneously needing or desiring an income. As much as promotion is celebrated, the modern feminist movement should also celebrate women who choose to be stay-at-home moms. This is what a strong woman looks like: one who prioritizes family and sees their work as a service to their family, no matter where it is done. Bridgette Rodgers is a sophomore living in Farley Hall studying Political Science and Theology. If you are interested in managing her presidential campaign, please contact her at brodger4@nd.edu. BridgeND is a multi-partisan political club committed to bridging the partisan divide through respectful and productive discourse. It meets bi-weekly on Mondays at 7 p.m. in Duncan Student Center Meeting Room 1, South W106 to learn about and discuss current political issues, and can be reached at bridgend@nd.edu or on Twitter @bridge_ND. The views expressed in this column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.
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Miller: Notre Dame should not be playing on the Pac12 Network Jake Miller Sports Writer
On Monday, Notre Dame football fans across the world were shocked by a midday news drop: The Irish’s regular-season finale will be broadcast on the Pac-12 Network. In college football, the rights to the game go to whoever has the rights to the home team. Currently, the Pac-12’s rights are held by Disney (ESPN/ABC), Fox (Fox/FS1) and the Pac-12 Network. Disney and Fox pick the games they want first. Two of the remaining games, typically the worst of the week, end up on the Pac-12 Network. Ironically, Notre Dame’s matchup against Stanford will mark the last football game ever on the network — at least in its current form. Changes are coming to the Pac-12. All of its teams — except Oregon State and Washington State — have found homes in new leagues.Ironically, Notre Dame’s matchup against Stanford will mark the last football game ever on the network - at least in its current form. Changes are coming to the Pac-12. All of its teams - except Oregon State and Washington State - have
found homes in new leagues. For Notre Dame fans, the broadcast presents a challenge. Eastward of the West Coast, many standard cable packages don’t include the network. Ardent fans desiring to watch the game may be forced to go to a bar or buy Fubo. (For those interested, Fubo does offer a one-week free trial.) Typically, TV executives love Notre Dame. ESPN, CBS and FOX will often broadcast any Notre Dame away game, even when the opponent is terrible. When Notre Dame visited Stanford in 2021, the game was on Fox during primetime. The game was also meaningless. In 2022, Notre Dame averaged 3.3 million viewers per game, sixth-most in the nation. However, this year, the executives are looking elsewhere. Obviously, Notre Dame fans are upset. We want to watch our team. Yet, this Irish team may be the worst since 2016. And not only is it a bad team, the offense is boring to watch! The offense is horrendously bad. In their last three games, the Irish have averaged just 217 passing yards per game. The wide receiver corps is young and conservative. Sam Hartman, the player with the most general appeal, may not even
play in the game. And let’s be honest, from a talent development standpoint, he probably shouldn’t! Regardless, we can blame the executives all we want. If the Irish were a team with a shot to make a New Year’s Six bowl, the game would be easily accessible to all. When Notre Dame makes its games hard to watch, it typically does so by choice — as with its annual game on Peacock. This time, Notre Dame didn’t choose inconvenience; inconvenience chose Notre Dame. My research indicates the Irish have never played an away game on a secondary linear network, such as CBS Sports Network, FS1 (or even VERSUS) or Pac-12 Network. That changes next week. Notre Dame is one of the elite programs in college football. Many argue Notre Dame is America’s team. America’s team needs national exposure when playing another Power Five team. This really can’t happen again, and hopefully, it serves as a wakeup call to Marcus Freeman. The team may have just lost a few dedicated supporters. Contact Jake Miller at jmille89@nd.edu The views expressed in this column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.
Belles fall in season finale By ANDREW McGUINNESS Sports Editor
T he 2023 sea son off icia l ly ca me to a n end for t he Sa i nt Ma r y ’s volleyba l l tea m over t he weekend. T he Bel les ret u r ned to t he road where t hey were swept by A lbion i n t h ree sets. T he Br itons cont rol led t he match f rom t he beg i n n i ng a nd ra rely let up. A lbion ju mped out to a n ea rly 9-2 lead i n t he open i ng set, never lett i ng t he Bel les creep w it h i n even a ha l fdozen poi nts a s t he set prog ressed, w i n n i ng by a 25-9 f i na l score. Sa i nt Ma r y ’s responded by ga i ni ng a 5-2 edge ea rly i n t he second set. However, a pa i r of 4-0 r u ns sw u ng t he set i n A lbion’s favor for good. T he Br itons rat t led of f a not her 4-poi nt r u n to beg i n t he t h i rd set a f ter Bel les ju n ior m idd le h it ter Shay T hei le notched a f i rst-poi nt k i l l. A lbion rat t led of f t wo more si m i la r st retches, i nclud i ng ta k i ng t he f i na l 5 poi nts to close t he t h i rd set, 25-13. W it h t he defeat, Sa i nt Ma r y ’s f i n ished t he 2023 sea son w it h a record of 6-14, goi ng 1-7 i n conference play. T he deck wa s stacked a bit aga i nst t he Bel les, t houg h, a s just si x of t hei r 20 matches
t h is sea son were at home. T he Bel les had a ver y si m ila r per for ma nce i n 2022, goi ng 5-19 a nd a n ident ica l 1-7 i n con ference act ion a yea r ago. T he Bel les bega n t he sea son on a sol id note, w i n n i ng t wo of t hei r f i rst t h ree matches a nd ta ki ng seven of t hei r f i rst 10 sets. However, t he Bel les lost t hei r nex t t h ree, a nd a f ter a not her 2-1 st retch, t hey d ropped a not her f ive i n a row a nd seven of eig ht. Sa i nt Ma r y ’s ended t he sea son w it h t wo consecut ive losses a f ter pu l l i ng out a w i n on Sen ior Nig ht. Sa i nt Ma r y ’s does f igu re to ret u r n most of its ta lent nex t sea son, a s t he Bel les have just one sen ior i n set ter Ka rla R iga n, who d id not play a major role i n 2023. Ju n ior outside h it ter Ca l i A l len led t he tea m w it h 190 k i l ls. Ju n ior setter Sha n i Russel l pi led up 555 a ssists, 460 more t ha n a ny of her tea m mates. A l len a lso paced t he tea m i n d igs, averag i ng just over t h ree per set, wh i le f resh ma n m idd le h it ter Ca rol i ne Ca rens notched a Bel les-h ig h 53 tota l block s. Contact Andrew McGuinness at amcguinn@nd.edu
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Belles end cross country, begin basketball By ANDREW McGUINNESS Sports Editor
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w it h a t i m e of 2 2 : 2 9.0, c om i n g i n 61s t p l a c e . S e n ior H a le y G r e e n e c a m e i n c lo s e b e h i nd a t 2 2 : 5 0. 9, g o o d e n ou g h f or 8 7t h place. Fr e s h m a n C e c i l i a C on r ad j u s t m i s s e d a t op -10 0 f inish h e r s e l f, placi ng 10 6t h w it h a t i me of 2 3 :17.4. G r e e n e , C on r a d , f r e s hm a n S a v a n n a h P a u l s on ( 2 2 : 2 8 .6 , 118 t h ) a nd f r e s hman Jor d a n Si m i n s k i ( 2 3 : 41. 3, 13 6 t h ) a l l s e t PR s i n t h e e v e nt . T h e B e l le s a lso n ot c h e d t hei r best tea m f i n ish si nce 2 015 , i m pr o v i n g on l a s t y e a r ’s 19 t h-p l a c e f inish. T h e B e l le s c om p e t e d i n s e v e n e v e nt s t h i s s e as on . T h e i r b e s t f i n i s h w a s s i x t h p l a c e , w h ic h t h e y a c h ie v e d t w ic e — f i r s t on S e pt . 10 a t t h e C a l v i n K n i g ht I n v it a t ion a l a nd a g a i n on S e pt . 2 9 a t t h e
DI I I P r e v ie w Me e t , h o s t e d b y O l i v e t C ol le g e . S a i nt M a r y ’s roster feat u res t hree s e n ior s : Tr a c y, Greene a nd Sarah Ha r ma n.
B a s ke t b a l l A f t e r a t ou g h s t a r t t o t h e i r s e a s on i n a n 8 5 -5 6 lo s s t o F r a n k l i n on O c t . 8 , t h e B e l le s b ou n c e d b a c k on t h e i r h om e c ou r t . S a i nt M a r y ’s j u m p e d out t o a n e a r l y le a d . L e d b y a d om i n a nt d e f e n s i v e s e cond q u a r t e r, t h e B e l le s f ou nd t hemselves on t h e r i g ht s id e of a r out , beat ing D om i n ic a n 7 7-52 . T h e B e l le s b e a t t h e St a r s i n a l m o s t e v e r y s i g n i f ic a nt s t a t i s t ic , but t h e nu m b e r t h a t s t a nd s out t h e m o s t i s
s i x . T h a t ’s t h e nu m b e r of p oi nt s D om i n ic a n s c or e d i n t h e s e c ond q u a r t e r, w h ic h i s w h e n t h e B e l le s t r u l y pu t t h e g a m e ou t of r e a c h . B y t h e e nd of t h e t h i r d q u a r t e r, S a i nt M a r y ’s le d b y 3 0, e s s e nt ia l ly ma k i ng t he f i na l 10 m i nu t e s of t h e c ont e s t m e a n i n g le s s . Fou r B e l le s f i n ished t h e g a m e i n d ou b le f i gu r e s , w it h j u n ior g u a r d Ja s m y n e To w n s e nd le a di n g t h e w a y w it h 19 p oi nt s . S e n ior f or w a r d A t h e n a S a m s on r a c k e d u p a d ou b le - d ou b le w it h 13 p oi nt s a nd 17 reb ou nd s . Ju n ior g ua rd Lau ren Gumma h e l p e d t h e B e l le s ou t s c or e t h e St a r s’ b e n c h 2 9 -17 w it h 11 p oi nt s h e r s e l f .
D e s pit e s t a r t i n g f ou r g ua rds, S a i nt M a r y ’s b e a t D om i n ic a n on t h e g l a s s w it h a 51-3 6 e d g e in r e b ou nd i n g . That r e b ou nd i n g pr o w e s s c a rr ie d o v e r t o t h e t r a n s it ion ga me, as t he B e l le s s c or e d 19 f a s t br e a k p oi nt s w h i le a l lo w i n g j u s t f ou r. T h e y a l s o ou ts c or e d t h e St a r s b y s i x p oi nt s on s e c ond- c h a n c e opp or t u n it ie s a nd n i n e of f t u r n o v e r s , t a k i n g a dv a nt a g e of ever y t h ing D om i n ic a n g a v e t h e m . T h e B e l le s w i l l lo ok t o k e e p t h a t m om e nt u m g oi n g a s t h e y h o s t W h e a t on on F r id a y. T h e h om e g a m e t i p s of f a t 6 p. m . Contact Andrew McGuinness at amcguinn@nd.edu
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ND WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
Irish face Northwestern in home opener By JAKE MILLER Sports Writer
O n We d n e s d a y n i g ht , t he Nor t h w e s t e r n W i ld c a t s v i s it Purcel l P a v i l ion t o t a k e on Not r e D a m e w om e n’s b a s k e tb a l l . Nor t h w e s t e r n c om e s i nt o t h e g a m e a t 2- 0 on t h e s e a s on , w it h w i n s a g a i n s t I l l i n oi s - C h ic a g o a nd O m a h a . I n b ot h g a m e s , Nor t h w e s t e r n s c or e d m or e t h a n 8 5 p oi nt s . T h e W i ld c a t s r e t u r n t h e i r t op s c or e r f r om l a s t y e a r, f orw a r d C a i le i g h Wa l s h . L a s t s e a s on , Wa l s h a v e r a g e d 12 .1 p oi nt s p e r g a m e . We d n e s d a y ’s m a t c hu p i s n ot p a r t of t h e Bi g Te nAC C C h a l le n g e , w h ic h c a m e t o a c lo s e a t t h e e nd of l a s t y e a r. T h e No. 16 I r i s h e nter t he ga me a f ter h a nd i l y d e f e a t i n g N J I T 10 4 -57 on t h e r o a d on Su nd a y. H a n n a h H id a l g o s h o w e d out i n f r ont of h e r f r ie nd s , f a m i l y a nd e v e n h e r h i g h s c h o ol t e a m . T he freshma n g ua rd f r om H a d d on f ie ld , Ne w
Je r s e y, d e l i v e r e d a n i mpr e s s i v e s t a t l i n e of 2 6 p oi nt s , 12 s t e a l s , 6 r e b ou nd s a nd 6 a s s i s t s . H id a l g o t ie d f or m e r I r i s h s t a r M a r i n a M a br e y f or t h e m o s t s t e a l s i n a s i n g le g a m e i n s c h o ol h i s t or y. Ju n ior g ua rd S on i a C it r on a l s o i m pr e s s e d , m a t c h i n g H id a l g o’s 2 6 p oi nt s w h i le s h o ot i n g 10 of-11 f r om t h e f ie ld a nd d r a i n i n g h e r s ole a t t e m pt f r om t h r e e . L o ok f or I r i s h h e a d c o a c h N ie le Iv e y t o g i v e s om e m i nut e s t o h e r s e cond t e a m , i n c l u d i n g s e n ior f or w a r d Na t a l ija M a r s h a l l , g r a d u a t e s t ud e nt f or w a r d Beck y O bi n m a a nd f r e s h m a n g ua rd Emma Risch. A l l t h r e e s a w d ou b le - d i g it m i nut e s a g a i n s t N J I T. Not r e D a m e w i l l w e lc om e f r e s h m a n g u a r d C a s s a nd r e Prosper back a f ter she m issed Su nd a y ’s g a m e a g a i n s t N J I T. Prosper t r a ve le d to C olom bi a to play i n t he FIBA
O l y m pic P r e - Q u a l i f y i n g Tou r n a m e nt a s a m e mb e r of t h e C a n a d a S e n ior Wom e n’s Na t ion a l Te a m . C a n a d a w on a l l t h r e e g a m e s it p l a y e d . T he Ir ish la st played Nor t h w e s t e r n i n 2 02 2 i n E v a n s t on . Not r e D a m e w on t h a t m a t c hu p 92-5 8 . C it r on s c or e d 2 4 p oi nt s , a nd n i n e p l a y e r s on t h e r o s t e r s c or e d . T h e I r i s h pu l le d d o w n 5 8 r e b ou nd s , l a s t s e a s on’s h i g h . T h e l a s t t i m e Not r e D a m e p l a y e d Nor t h w e s t e r n a t h om e w a s i n 19 8 7, a n I r i s h v ic t or y i n t h e W i ld c a t s’ s ole t r i p t o S out h B e nd . We d n e s d a y ’s g a m e i s Not r e D a m e’s f i r s t of t h e s e a s on a t h om e , a nd t h e I r i s h w i l l lo ok t o c ont i nu e t hei r strea k of w i n n i n g 2 8 s t r a i g ht h om e op e n e r s . Early a r r i v i n g s t u d e nt s c a n r e c e i v e a f r e e t-s h i r t a nd g lo w s t ic k . T h e g a m e w i l l t i p of f a t 7 p. m . on AC C Ne t w or k . C ont a c t Ja k e M i l le r a t jm i l le 8 9 @ nd .e du
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Irish freshman student guard, Hannah Hidalgo, stretches during her historical performance in the Irish’s road win on Nov. 12 against the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Hidalgo scored 26 points.
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already means a lot more to her team than just the intensity she brings. Her position at the point belonged to All-American junior Olivia Miles before a longterm knee injury sidelined her in February. Still on the mend, Miles has used her leadership to teach young players like Hidalgo how to get the most out of her teammates. W hen Miles eventually returns, it’s unclear exactly how she and Hidalgo will operate together in Ivey’s system. But the two will make for an undeniably dangerous combination one way or another. “It’s gonna be something that no school is gonna want to play against,” Hidalgo said proudly. “Niele [Ivey] was telling me off the cuff, ‘You and Liv [Miles] together [are] gonna be different,
and nobody’s gonna want to play against that.’ I do believe it, so I’m so excited for the comeback.” For now, it’s Hidalgo’s show. After stops in the City of Light and the Garden State, the show comes to Purcell Pavilion for the first time in the regular season. Hidalgo can’t wait to meet the Irish faithful in full force in Wednesday’s ACC-Big Ten battle with Northwestern. “Our fans are really loyal,” Hidalgo said. “I think they’re gonna bring so much energ y, I think they’re gonna pack the stands. I know they’re gonna come and they’re gonna support, so I’m excited to see what they bring.” They’ll certainly bring anticipation as Hidalgo looks to continue her tear through the Notre Dame record books. Contact Tyler Reidy at treidy3@nd.edu
ND WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL
Irish can’t shake losing streak By ANDREW McGUINNESS Sports Editor
The struggles for Notre Dame volleyball in ACC play continued over the weekend. Though the Irish had winnable matchups against an decent Clemson and struggling Virginia squad, they were unable to get back in the win column. The Irish have now dropped nine consecutive contests dating back to Oct. 13. The three sets the Irish won over the two contests were their most in any twogame span since the streak began. Sunday’s match at Virginia was the first time the Irish had won two sets in a match since Oct. 20 at Virginia Tech. That match was also the last time Notre Dame held the lead in a match before Sunday. Notre Dame delivered a stellar second set in Friday’s matchup with the Tigers, limiting Clemson to just 13 points. Clemson managed just a 29% hitting percentage in that set. However, the Tigers were at 66% or better in the other sets, repeating a similar theme throughout the season. The Irish have shown promise, but they haven’t been able to sustain it. It showed as Clemson kept the Irish at arm’s reach in the third set and pulled away in the middle of the fourth. The Irish played even better two days later in Charlottesville, Virginia. After dropping the first set by just two points, Notre
Dame won consecutive sets for the first time since that Oct. 13 win, which also came against the Cavaliers. The Irish won a nail-bitter of their own in the second set, going a couple of extra points to secure the victory, before their defense came through again in holding Virginia to just 19 points in the third set. However, Salima Rockwell’s squad couldn’t finish the job in the big moments. Notre Dame led the fourth set 22-21 and were even at 23. Kills from Virginia’s Brooklyn Borum and Veresia Yon extended the match. The Irish rallied from 14-11 down in the match-deciding fifth set to even the score at 14 apiece. Once again, Virginia took the last two points. A kill by Yon and an attacking error by Irish junior setter Phyona Schrader ended the contest. Notre Dame got the typical stat-sheet-stuffing performances from junior outside hitter Sydney Palazzolo, graduate student setter Nicole Drewnick and senior libero Hattie Monson. Sophomore outside hitter Lucy Trump stepped up Sunday, leading the Irish with 15 kills. But the Irish are down to just two regular season contests, and only one at home, to avoid ending 2023 on a skid. Contact Andrew McGuinness at amcguinn@nd.edu
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Dame WR Chase Claypool If you’re active on social media, you might know about “Sports Images that Precede Unfortunate Events” accounts. Professional sports like baseball, hockey and soccer all have one. A picture of this game’s final score would certainly qualif y for a college football account of such a nature. The week after this one, the No. 3 8-1 Irish would crash and burn in a 41-8 loss to Miami. But Notre Dame fans still enjoyed this early-November clash that featured 710 total Irish yards. Even w ith star quarterback Brandon Wimbush and Josh Adams banged up, Notre Dame still managed to open up a 41-16 lead before Wake figured out the soon-to-be exposed Irish defense. On his way to the NFL, sophomore w ide receiver Chase Clay pool more than tripled his career high w ith 180 receiv ing yards and a touchdow n.
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Wake Forest 27 Player of the Game : Notre Dame QB Ian Book Do you recall Sam Hartman’s fourth career start? Maybe not. But you probably remember game one of Ian Book’s historic career as the Irish starting quarterback. With Notre Dame, an eventual 12-0 team, averaging under 24 points per game through three weeks, head coach Brian Kelly made his move. Brandon Wimbush, the 2017 starter, gave way to a red zone specialist at the time in Book. Suffice to say, it paid off. Book terrorized the Wake Forest defense in Winston-Salem, adding 5 total touchdowns to 325 passing yards. Running back Jafar Armstrong, a stud himself early in 2018, collected 98 ground yards and 2 rushing scores. For the second consecutive year, the Irish dropped at least 6 touchdowns and 500plus yards of offense on the Deacs. On the losing end, the 19-yearold Hartman completed 12-of-24 passes for 110 yards. Contact Tyler Reidy at treidy3@nd.edu
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ND MENS BASKETBALL
Irish set to begin Legends Classic against Auburn By JAKE MILLER Sports Writer
After a tough loss to Western Carolina, head coach Micah Shrewsberry’s Notre Dame men’s basketball team looks to bounce back against Auburn on Thursday. The Irish will travel to Brooklyn to play the Tigers as part of the Legends Classic, a two-game tournament at the Barclays Center. The tournament includes a consolation bracket. After its first game, the Irish will either face St. Bonaventure or Oklahoma State. Auburn, currently unranked, stands at 1-1 on the season after losing a tight season opener against No. 15 Baylor 88-82. Auburn returns its star player Johni Broome, a 6’ 10” forward out of the Tampa Bay area. Last season, Broome averaged 14.2 points per game, although he struggled at the charity stripe, shooting just 56%. Broome led the Tigers to the second round of the NCAA Tournament, where they lost to Houston. PAID ADVERTISEMENT
The Irish will look to come out in full force, slowing the game down whenever possible. Against Western Carolina on Saturday, Notre Dame played slow, conservative basketball. Freshman guard Markus Burton scored 17 points but failed to relive some of his magic from the season opener. Freshman guard Braeden Shrewsberry had a woefully bad day, missing all six of his attempts from beyond the arc and ending the day scoreless. The Irish were able to keep things close for much of Saturday’s game due to a great performance off the bench from freshman forward Carey Booth, who scored 20 points off of 4-of-8 shooting from deep. For the first time this season, Shrewsberry broke away from man defense. The Irish played a 2-3 zone for a few possessions coming out of a timeout. Shrewsberry’s guards struggled to defend Western Carolina’s Russell Jones Jr., who connected on four three-pointers and
scored 20 points. Notre Dame can expect to see more of the same on Thursday. Auburn has attempted 51 three-point shots through its first two games. Notre Dame’s appearance in the Legends Classic marks its second time participating in the event, which is now in its 17th year. Under Mike Brey, the Irish won the tournament in 2016. Notre Dame was supposed to play in the tournament again in 2020, but the team pulled out due to challenges with COVID-19. The Irish have never faced Auburn in men’s basketball. Notre Dame’s men’s basketball program began in 1896, while Auburn’s began in 1905. Somehow, in the many years since, the teams have avoided each other. That ends now. Thursday’s matchup tips off at 9 p.m. on ESPN2. Win or lose, the Irish will play a second game on Friday. Contact Jake Miller at jmille89@nd.edu
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HISTORY OF THE MATCHUP
History of the Matchup: ND vs. Wake Forest By TYLER REIDY Associate Sports Editor
For The Irish will take the field Saturday for the 500th game in Notre Dame Stadium history. Wake Forest comes to town as one of two ACC programs (Virginia) without a win against the Irish. In five head-to-head games, all played in the last 13 years, Notre Dame has outscored Wake 194-88. Both teams have gold helmets, but as history tells us, the Irish have done all the shining.
2011: Notre Dame 24, Wake Forest 17 Player of the Game: Wake Forest DB Josh Bush The Notre Dame-Wake Forest series began with an ugly battle of three-loss teams in 2011. Bush plucked two interceptions against Tommy Rees and a largely stagnant Irish offense. But the Demon Deacons didn’t move the ball well either, coughing up a 1710 lead with a scoreless second half. Wake Forest twice came up empty after halftime with the ball inside Notre Dame’s 10. Before their storybook 2012 season, the Irish would go on
to lose to Florida State in the Champs Sports Bowl.
2012: Notre Dame 38, Wake Forest 0 Player of the Game: Baylor and Stanford If the year ended in the number two, Notre Dame probably earned a Senior Day shutout. That’s right. In 2002, 2012 and 2022, the Irish blanked their final home opponent. For what it’s worth, the Irish face Wake Forest at an unknown point in the 2032 schedule. This day, which saw the Irish improve to 11-0 on the way to a BCS title game appearance, was a truly special one in South Bend. Irish supporters honored the legacy of Heisman finalist linebacker Manti Te’o. They did the same for Tyler Eifert, who broke Notre Dame’s 35-yearold record for career receptions by a tight end during the game. After the game, the two teams occupying spots ahead of the Irish in the BCS Standings lost. Kansas State fell to Baylor, while Oregon fell to Stanford, moving Notre Dame to No. 1 in the nation before into the regular season
finale.
2015: Notre Dame 28, Wake Forest 7 Player of the Game: Notre Dame RB Josh Adams Another Irish record fell on Senior Day in 2015. With 9:59 to play in the second quarter, running back Josh Adams broke out for a 98-yard touchdown, the longest score from scrimmage in Notre Dame history. The rest of the Irish offense largely scuffled, but its counterpart did the job on defense. Linebackers Jaylon Smith and Joe Schmidt combined for 24 tackles, while defensive lineman Andrew Trumbetti took an interception to the house in the first quarter. The one-loss, playoff-caliber Irish would take down Boston College at Fenway Park a week later. But a dramatic, season-ending loss at Stanford killed Notre Dame’s shot at its first College Football Playoff berth.
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Irish star junior running back Audric Estime breaks away in a run during Notre Dame’s 31-23 loss to Clemson at Memorial Stadium.
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Hannah Hidalgo sets record in debut By TYLER REIDY Associate Sports Editor
At a place like Notre Dame, records aren’t supposed to fall easily. That applies especially to the women’s basketball program, a 46year establishment that is top five all-time among Div ision I teams in w inning percentage. Nobody should be able to top all-time lists after only two games in blue and gold. Unless you’re Hannah Hidalgo. The freshman guard, a top-five recruit out of Haddonfield, New Jersey, has wasted no time making histor y. In her collegiate debut last Monday against South Carolina in Paris, she posted 31 points. That set a Notre Dame scoring record for a freshman debut. Six days later, she added 12 steals to a 26-point homecoming at NJIT, t ying the Irish record for thefts in a
single game. “Just being a freshman and being able to come in and do what I’ve done, it’s truly a blessing,” Hidalgo said. “Especially w ith all the big names that have come here, w ith Arike [Ogunbowale] and Marina [Mabrey] and Sk ylar [Diggins]. Being able to be up there as a freshman means a lot.” It’s impressive enough to play as well as Hidalgo has so quick ly. However, handling the by products of such success presents a totally different challenge even beyond the pressure of starting for a team w ith seven Final Four appearances in the last 13 years. Hidalgo has already received public praise from NBA superstar Kev in Durant and an ACC Rookie of the Week selection, but she’s taking it all in stride. “I’m a really big faith person, so I really do believe that ever y thing I have
comes from God,” Hidalgo said. “And so I make sure that I keep my head humble because I know that ever ything the Lord has given me could all be taken in an instant. But I also know where I came from, and I didn’t always have all of this.” Grow ing up in a basketball family of six certainly helped her find it. Hidalgo refined her game by competing against her three brothers as well as the boys her father coached. Orlando Hidalgo also coached Hannah at Paul V I High School, where she blossomed into a phenom. With a 2,135-point high school career came premier collegiate offers to places like Stanford, Duke and Ohio State. But for the relationship-oriented Hidalgo, Notre Dame emerged as the right choice. “They did a great job of being consistent,” Hidalgo said of the Irish coaching
staff. “A ll the coaches, but especially Niele [Ivey] — she did a great job of just constantly making sure I was good or constantly checking in and coming to see me. It really meant a lot. It showed that she cared because she was consistent throughout the whole process.” In due time, Hidalgo revealed herself to Irish fans as a game-changing player. The 2023 New Jersey Gatorade Player of the Year scored a record-breaking 26 points at the McDonald’s A ll-American Game in March. Four months later, she competed on the international stage for Team USA at the FIBA U19 Women’s World Cup. Seven thousand fans filled the arena in Madrid, Spain, watching Hidalgo clinch an American v ictor y w ith her steal in the final 10 seconds. “In college, I don’t think I’ll ever be in an atmosphere
until we get to the national championship like how it was in the gold medal game,” Hidalgo said. “It really helped me out to make sure I stayed poised and got my team together. And it just really prepared me for what’s to come.” Hidalgo’s dynamic skillset has already translated beautifully to the college game. She thrives on testing her opponents, using her defensive prowess to catalyze her teammates. Some might call her a dynamo. Others a high-f lier. As Hidalgo puts it, she just wants to be a “dawg” on the court. “I want to be that person that really brings the energ y and ignites my team, starting obviously on defense with getting stops, battling on the floor and getting steals,” she said. Two games in, Hidalgo see FEATURE PAGE 10