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Students to box in 87th Bengal Bouts Boxers gear up for preliminary rounds of tournament that raises funds for missions in Bangladesh By LUCAS MASIN-MOYER News Writer
In the coldest of South Bend winters, long past the close of football season, a similarly time-honored Notre Dame tradition and sporting event takes place — Bengal Bouts. These boxing matches, which raise funds for Holy Cross missions in Bangladesh, will begin with preliminary round fights Tuesday night in the Joyce Center. The bouts, which came into being as an outgrowth of football coach Knute Rockne’s desire to organize boxing matches at the University, began to raise funds for the people of Bangladesh in 1931 under the direction of coach Dominic “Nappy” Napolitano. For many fighters, including junior Joey Quinones, a 2017 captain who was able to visit Bangladesh this summer through an International
Summer Service Learning Project (ISSLP), this mission is one of the driving forces behind why they fight. “I’d say the most rewarding part [of fighting is] getting able to see all the people that we were able to impact through these donations,” Quinones said. “There’s one parish, towards the north part of Bangladesh, right on the Indian border ... half of the funds that were used to build it [came from Bengal Bouts]. A parish with a church, a boys and girls hostel, and school were made possible because of Bengal Bouts and its interaction with Holy Cross missions.” Quinones’s previous experience in fighting helped to motivate him to participate in the Bouts and help the cause which the fights support. “I had some ... martial arts see BOXING PAGE 3
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Helen Jenkins, mother of Universit y President Fr. John Jenkins, died Monday morning after sustaining severe head injuries in an accident Friday, according to a Universit y press release. She was 88. Jenkins w ill be the celebrant for his mother’s funeral Mass, which is set to take place in his hometow n of Omaha, Nebraska on Wednesday, according to the release. “My mother has always show n a supernatural talent for making 12 people all feel important and loved to the same degree at the same time,” Jenkins said of
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his mother at his 2005 inauguration. “If ever I display any of that talent in the future, as I hope I do, you can be sure it did not originate w ith me.” At his inauguration, Jenkins told a stor y about his mother v isiting the Grand Canyon, according to the release. “I remember the day we all v isited the Grand Canyon, and then drove to a park for lunch,” Jenkins said. “Mom was handing out the sandw iches when a look of horror came across her face. She had one sandw ich too many. She was no mathematician, but she knew that if she had one see JENKINS PAGE 3
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Two boxers guard themselves as they go head-to-head in last year’s Bengal Bouts tournament. This year’s fights will kick off Tuesday night, and tickets can be purchased from participating boxers or at the event.
ND students reflect on pressures of dating culture By MARIE FAZIO News Writer
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Julia Murray and Lukas O’Donnell
W hether it’s buying chocolates or giving f lowers, people around the world celebrate Valentine’s Day by taking part in any one of its many traditions. At Notre Dame, the typical Valentine’s Day traditions supplement a long list of others that stereotypically characterize the campus dating experience, such as making eye contact at Domerfest, walking around the lakes holding hands, kissing under the Lyons arch and receiving a “ring before spring.” Boasting a number of students who owe their existence to the fact that their parents met at the University, Notre Dame stands apart from other schools in terms of the pressure for dating and
Julia Murray strayed from tradition by receiving a ring in the spring of her junior year instead of her senior one. Murray and O’Donnell met on their first day in their first class of freshman year, but didn’t begin dating until they were sophomores. Due to “superstition,” O’Donnell said he refused to hold her hand around the lakes until after they were engaged. In classic Notre Dame fashion, he proposed by the lakes. The newly engaged couple followed the proposal with lighting a candle at the Grotto and a kiss under Lyon’s arch in a marathon of Notre Dame traditions. As one of the first couples
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of the class of 2017 to be engaged, Murray and O’Donnell became well-known around campus, and continue to receive lots of opinions and unsolicited advice. “The more negative reactions I got were from my professors, but it was positive overall from the student body,” Murray said. From her unique perspective, Murray said she views the dating culture of Notre Dame as a culture of extremes. “I feel like you’re either looking for someone to date and get married to, or you’re stuck in the hook-up culture … there doesn’t seem to be a culture of casual dating. “There are people who I’m not friends with who think it’s absolutely insane that see DATING PAGE 3
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The First Undergraduate Experience in Leadership (FUEL) branch of student government hosted the Freshman Networking Fair on Monday in the Lafortune Ballroom to help first year students connect with various organizations across campus. Sophomore Dan Hopkinson, co-director of FUEL, said the fair was started three years ago when FUEL was under the leadership of Louis Bertolotti and it has continued to gather positive feedback throughout the years. “ … Especially if you’re a freshman, it’s hard to [join organizations] if you’re not already involved in student government,” he said. Senior Caitlin Hodges, department director for community relations, said the experience in community relations her department offers can also be a valuable experience for those looking to get involved in local government, she said. “If they’re looking for good exposure even to municipal government, if it’s someone who’s thinking about getting involved in that after graduation in South Bend or another city — this is a really good department for that,” Hodges said. Freshman Alison O’Neil, who is involved with community relations, said
she has enjoyed her experience, which allows her to venture into the South Bend community. “ ... It’s a nice chance to get out of the Notre Dame bubble, get involved in the community and really make a difference,” O’Neil said. Liz Feeley, co-chair of Hall President’s Council (HPC), said freshmen can also begin becoming involved with the hall council organizations within their own dorms. “When they come in their freshmen year [and want to become involved with HPC], it’s probably most helpful if they get involved in hall council first, because HPC is made up of current hall presidents,” Feeley said. “It’s kind of hard to run, unless you have one year under your belt ... We would definitely recommend hall council, and even running for a commissioner’s position.” Christina Fernandez, co-chair of the HPC, said freshmen can shadow their upperclassmen hall presidents to learn more about the responsibilities of the position “Some halls have junior commissioner positions, so [freshmen] can learn how to be a commissioner under a sophomore and learn the ropes of programming and what we do at events,” Fernandez said. “But aside from that, freshmen can actually run for president at the end of their freshmen year to be hall president during
their sophomore year, so we have a few of the halls who have sophomore presidents.” Freshman Brittani West said she was particularly interested in the opportunities which Diversity Council offered. “I know that the majority of students here are white, so not being white, I wanted to check that out, for sure. I’m really glad they’re offering opportunities for me to be a part of that council,” West said. Freshman Taylor Schmidt said he learned about future events that are aimed at fostering community between residence halls. “There’s going to be a campus-wide event that entails competitions with each dorm ... you can go to different dorms for activities; [for example,] you can do dunk tanks at Duncan Hall or make a cupcake at Badin,” Schmidt said. Hodges said he hoped the fair would help spread overall awareness of the opportunities offered by student government. “Student Union is the largest organization that is on campus and it can do so much,” Hodges said. “It can be overwhelming so I think just having an event dedicated to specifically Student Union organizations is helpful in raising awareness for those organizations and what they can do.” Contact Natalie Weber at nweber@nd.edu
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training back before high school and I thought it would translate pretty well just technique wise,” he said. “That’s what initially pushed me into it but now, three years in, the mission is what keeps me coming back.” For another captain, junior Pat Gordon, prev ious fighting experience also motivated him to join Bengal Bouts. “I actually started boxing before I came to Notre
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we’re getting married two weeks after graduation, but Notre Dame still has a relatively large group of conservative students who are cradle Catholics and want to get married soon. I think that there are other people who just rebel against that,” Murray said.
Kevin Dingens Kevin Dingens, sophomore computer science major of Dunne Hall, said he does not totally agree with the college hook-up culture, but that he understands it. “I see college hookup as a manifestation of the pressures of college, and people opting out of the relationship part in favor of the career part
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Dame,” Gordon said. “I love box ing and it’s one of the reasons I came to Notre Dame. It’s one of the few schools that has a boxing program. So as soon I got here, I couldn’t wait to get there and go to my first practice.” In addition to helping w ith missions in Bangladesh, Gordon said one of the most rewarding aspects of participating in Bengal Bouts was being able to help younger fighters grow. “They’re ner vous about [fighting], they’re ner vous about getting hit in the face
— it’s totally normal,” he said. “Slowly, you show them how to throw a jab, throw a hook — you show them how to work their feet and be on defense and slowly, they progress and you work w ith them in day in and day out … That’s a super rewarding feeling, seeing not only your hard work pay off, but the hard work of someone else.” The abilit y of captains to help less experienced fighters, the atmosphere that it creates and the element of ser v ice is what motivates sophomore Montana Giordano to keep coming
back to the practices. “I really enjoy the communit y feel of Bengal Bouts,” Giordano said. “I chose to do it because I really enjoy the mission of helping the people of Bangladesh.” Giordano said the mission helps him come back, despite the grueling workouts. “[Training] comprises of five or six days a week of intense workouts, a lot of inter val training and a technique session for about an hour after ever y workout,” he said. Giordano expressed optimism that this year’s fights
would grow in audience and in donations. “I’m really looking for ward to seeing how big our turnout is going to be,” he said. “We’ve been getting on the ticket sales and the fundraising and really promoting Bengal Bouts. So I think we’ll have a bigger turnout than last year.” Fights w ill begin Tuesday in the Joyce Center. Tickets can be purchased both from boxers in advance and at the door.
of their life,” Dingens said. Of Dingens’ friends, a small minority are in committed relationships, perhaps due to the pressure of marriage that seems to come with a Notre Dame relationship, he said. “There is a stereotype here that exists that you come to Notre Dame, you get married and you have a ‘Notre family,’ which is kind of bizarre,” Dingens said. “It’s unique to Notre Dame given its Catholic affiliation. Most of the people here, their values are grounded in Catholicism and staying with someone and not really engaging fully in this hookup culture.”
dating Dec. 1 of their freshman year after going out a few times. Although they have participated in some of the typical dating traditions, they said they don’t feel them to be necessary. “It’s very relaxed on campus — I don’t think girls and guys feel pressured to be dating,” Snyder said. Similarly, Snyder and Pinto said they do not feel any pressure to succumb to traditions such as the ring before spring. “I am not a fan of it because I don’t see any big rush,” Snyder said. “You have your whole lives and just because you’re leaving school does not mean you have to have some crazy commitment. It’s kind of silly.” “You have to learn how to live on your own before you can live with someone else,”
Pinto said. “I need to learn on my own before I’m in a situation where we both have to learn together.”
intensity sport with the end goal of marriage that is Notre Dame dating, Valenzi said. “The perception of most dating at Notre Dame is kind of intense. Not everyone obviously, but some people have a ring by spring or they’re going for their MRS degree.
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Nicholas Monsalve and Caterina Breuer Freshmen Nicholas Monsalve and Caterina Breuer, who have been dating for six months, met through a Notre Dame class of 2020 Facebook group after realizing they live relatively close to each other. “I think that dating at Notre Dame is unique because all the undergraduates are aware that there is a relatively large amount of marriages amongst Notre Dame alum that were established here during their respective undergraduate years,” Monsalve said. “I know our relationship’s strength was increased by being at such a communitybased, loving environment,” Breuer said. Both Breuer and Monsalve said the existence of the traditions has not put any pressure on their relationship. “If we’re meant to be, we’re meant to be. Notre Dame traditions aren’t going to determine or affect that,” Breuer said.
Kelly Valenzi Kelly Valenzi, an off-campus junior studying mechanical engineering who identifies in the LGBTQ community as a lesbian, said same-sex dating is more common at Notre Dame than one might think. Two girls eating dinner together are assumed to be friends more often than not, though they may be on a date. In some ways, this alleviates some of the pressure to engage in the traditional high
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sandwich too many … she had one child too few. “In contrast to the good shepherd who would leave all her sheep to go off in search of the one, Mom herded us all into the car and Dad stomped on the gas. We found Rick safe and sound. But after Mom declared that
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“I know our relationship’s strength was increased by being at such a communitybased, loving environment.” Caterina Breuer freshman
I’ve never met anyone in the LGBT community here who has that perception, so I think it’s probably more casual than most,” Valenzi said. “The less intense dating of the LBGT community may also be contributed to the conservative environment of Notre Dame, and the fact that there are very few people [of the LGBT community] who will walk across the quad, holding hands,” Valenzi said. “Compared to my hometown, everything feels more secretive and less open,” she said. “Being from a liberal place makes everything easier — there are more people on the apps and everyone is more willing to be open with what you’re doing. Here, I think, that kind of slows down the intensity in some ways, but I think it makes it more personal than public for others.” Contact Marie Fazio at mfazio@nd.edu
your brother was lost and now is found, we were disappointed not to get the fatted calf,” he said. Fr. Jenkins was able to celebrate Mass at his mother’s bedside w ith his 11 siblings before she died. Helen Jenkins was a trained nurse, according to the release. In addition to 12 children, she is sur v ived by 43 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.
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By JACK RIEDY Scene Writer
Looking to woo that special someone while showing off your knowledge of current events? Enter “Alternative Valentines,” novelty gifts available at echochamberchamber.etsy.com. The Trump administration spoof is the work of Shelley Kim, standup comedian and Notre Dame alumnus. She is selling the cards, printed or digital, and donating all proceeds to Washington, D.C. public school classrooms. Ms. Kim spoke with The Observer about Valentine’s Days, past and present.
JR: What was your most memorable Valentine’s Day, good or bad? SK: Well, I’ve been single every Valentine’s Day. I walked into a McDonald’s on Valentine’s Day, and there were a bunch of teenagers just loitering there. I thought: “What losers, spending Valentine’s at McDonald’s,” and then I accidentally walked into the men’s bathroom. I screamed and immediately left without buying anything. I don’t like Valentine’s Day.
So are your Valentines meant to take away from the romance? I think they’re supposed to take away from the seriousness. My way of dealing with the election, like making the Mike Pence Pinterest or Steve Bannon Spotify, is to be so silly and dumb that it trivializes how bad they are. I wanted to use social media in a way that wasn’t “sign this petition
By NICK LAUREANO Scene Writer
If you watched the Super Bowl for the commercials but don’t consider yourself a “car person,” then you might have found yourself wondering: What’s an Alfa Romeo? It’s a car, but the full answer to that question isn’t quite so simple. Perhaps as a function of its Italian heritage — with the racing credentials, beauty and questionable reliability to prove it — the Alfa is also a symbol, or at least the vintage Alfas are. They’re daydream stand-ins for your Volkswagen and pin-ups on a car-obsessed 13-year-old’s bedroom wall. They’re a reminder to anyone who has seen the 1967 smashhit film “The Graduate,” of the freedom — the good and the bad — that comes with it. But it also reminds us that sometimes cool things just break. But what about the new Alfas? The passage of time has elevated many vintage models to iconic status. But in America, where the Alfa is still largely defined by a 50-yearold film, time has damaged the brand. Alfas first reached American shores in 1961. Thanks to “The Graduate,” in which Dustin Hoffman’s character is given an Alfa Romeo Spider 1600 as a college graduation present, the Alfa Romeo became a sensation. It didn’t matter that quirks like the car’s shoddy fuel gauge were prominently featured in the film — the car was sexy and the film’s association with the youth movement cemented the Alfa Spider’s place within the collective imagination of a generation. My father still dreams of owning one. But American
or there’s blood on your hands!” I didn’t want to be angry for once.
that these cards marketed to young boys still had hearts all around them.
Has it been cathartic for you to make these trivial things about powerful people?
Did you give out handmade or store-bought cards?
It’s good for me to channel an older white man’s voice. Being at Notre Dame for four years, a lot of these guys just sound like my friends’ dads. It wasn’t hard to adopt that. And these are unpopular people! If I brought this concept to an actual company, it would not sell.
So where are you donating the proceeds? The money is going to Washington, D.C. public school classrooms on donorchoose.org. I like them because teachers post what their specific classrooms need. With Betsy DeVos’ confirmation, I thought: “I can’t just make fun of these people and not have it be productive at all.”
Is your Etsy store’s name meant to parody the idea of a liberal echo chamber? I live in the yuppie part of Washington, D.C., so it’s almost hyper-liberal. Liberals have been characterized as smug, so I’m deliberately trying to be subtle in my criticisms. I have left-leaning views but I want to be self-aware about it. Plus, echochamber was taken, so I thought this was cute.
What is the best Valentine that you have ever received? In seventh grade, you were too cool to get them, but this kid was giving out Bionicle cards. It just said “Shelley,” because I wasn’t special or anything, but I thought it was cool
sales ultimately declined, and in 1995, Alfa ceased exporting cars to America. For the next 19 years, only one Alfa made its way to America: the limited production, $300,000 Alfa Romeo 8C. Sure, an aura of exclusivity can benefit a car brand, but only if that exclusivity mutates into “coolness,” something the 8C didn’t accomplish. It wasn’t in any “Fast and Furious” movies, and no rappers have ever woken up in a new Alfa Romeo. For a long time in America, the Alfa was irrelevant. In 2014, Alfa returned to the States with the 4C, a mid-engine two-seater that was devoid of features typically found in daily-drivers, like carpets and trunk space. The misguided effort sacrificed practicality at the altar of performance. It was the consummate “driver’s car,” better suited to occupy a dermatologist’s fourth garage stall than to reignite widespread interest in the brand. The American culture that Alfa must penetrate is thus still fractured. Americans today either associate Alfa with “The Graduate” or — if they’re like most millennials — with nothing at all. It will take both a special car and a special ad campaign to pull off the return, and nobody ever expected the 4C to do the heavy lifting. Rather, a wholly new Alfa car must recapture the imagination of the Baby Boomers generation, colonize the BMW-dominated fantasies of law and finance students and wow auto journalists: the Giulia. It is too soon to say whether or not the Alfa brand is here to stay with the Giulia. But the company’s return — which kicked off in earnest on Super Bowl Sunday with a triptych of commercials celebrating the new sports sedan
I always bought the cutest ones: Peanuts. Those are really classic. I have a joke about giving out “Teen Mom” Valentines in January, like, “Earlier than you thought!” I never did it because I felt weird about mocking teen pregnancy.
Do you have any Valentine’s Day memories specific to Notre Dame? Feeling unengaged. Just kidding. South Dining hall was dope. They had a chocolate fountain, and I thought: “Hey, I’m not trying to impress anybody,” so I just went [hard].
Is your next project also political? Betsy — as in DeVos — rhymes with Etsy, so there’s something on the docket with that. I think I lean towards the political because I live in Washington, D.C. and it just feels so relevant. Whereas, I made Coach Taylor Yelp reviews because I like that show. I can’t escape the political, but it forces me to be informed. I was cleaning my cabinets and found the Wikipedia page for Mike Pence just printed out.
Like you’re a mom who doesn’t “get” the Internet? You know what they say: Climate change is a lie — so I’ll print out whatever I want. I don’t know, call your senators. Like you’re a mom who doesn’t “get” the Internet? Contact Jack Riedy at jriedy@nd.edu
— accomplished everything it needed to in style. The first ad, a 60-second spot produced by the ad agency Art Machine, balanced a reflection on Alfa’s storied past with the company’s desire to reinvent itself. For American viewers, it was a re-introduction to the brand. The third spot embraced a baroque style similar to many Lexus ads, but with one key difference — the car on display was beautiful. But it was the second ad, produced by The Richards Group, that set the tone for Alfa’s comeback. “Dear predictable,” begins a woman’s voice set to images of the Giulia blazing through the countryside. “There’s no other way to say this: It’s over.” She’s found someone new — someone better. “Together, we are perfectly balanced, our senses awake, our hearts racing as one.” As if the ad’s break-up note conceit weren’t clever enough, the woman signs the note, “Giulia.” The ad isn’t about a driver fed up with boring cars; it’s about a car fed up with boring drivers. It’s a jab at American viewers. She may as well have said: “It’s not me, it’s you.” With that twist of the knife, the spot becomes a sly challenge to the viewer: Are you good enough for the Giulia? That’s a universal message. One that retired lawyers, young bankers and even those of us who will never be able to afford the Giulia can relate to. Alfa Romeo is back, and apologetic for nothing. In addition to speaking to a fractured audience, this spot provided an answer to that initial question. Alfa Romeo isn’t just a car, or a daydream, or a pinup — it’s the one that got away. Contact Nick Laureano at nlaurean@nd.edu LINDSEY MEYERS | The Observer
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If a man asking for money on the street was to approach me and threaten to flash me if I did not give him five dollars, I would call the cops. So why did a Siegfried boy outside of DeBartolo Hall tell me he would remove his Speedo if he didn’t get five dollars in the next two minutes? More importantly, how did this day — one where Siegfried Hall residents walk around susceptible to the cold in minimal clothing to raise money for the South Bend Center for the Homeless and show solidarity for those who battle these elements daily — lead to this altercation? A day meant to remove Notre Dame students from their privilege worked to grossly emphasize the discrepancies between behavior tolerated by people asking for money on the street and students demanding money on campus. A wall of men in yellow t-shirts, Falcons-inspired poster boards and red solo cups yelled at me to donate while I walked into DeBartolo and the dining hall. The sentiment and cause were there and worthy, so why did they muddy it in threats? Let’s start with the event’s title, Day of Man, and the slogan, “Be cold. Be bold. Be a man.” It’s 2017. Notre Dame is a co-ed campus with females trudging through the same snow in the same L.L. Bean boots as men to get to their 9:30 a.m. classes. And 85 percent of families experiencing homelessness are headed by women. Besides an outdated premise, the day inspired male aggression as a mob of halfclad men (in belly-shirts and jean shorts — clothes that seemed to ridicule more than sympathize with the homeless) partook in yelling matches across campus. It was embodied by the interaction I was involved in: A man threatens me while two of his friends stand behind him and say nothing. I silently head to class only internalizing his harassment after the fact. Perhaps the day could better serve the cause if rebranded as a Day of Solidarity. Giving money to a fellow student for a good cause should inspire trust and gratitude in the transaction. It is an instance where privilege can act as power — an interaction with a friend from class ends in a donation to a worthy cause. Instead, I kept my head down and avoided eye contact to get to my destination without further harassment. Asking for money is not a demand; it is a request, and I had never witnessed such egregious sexual harassment in the process until Wednesday. The fact that the coercion tactic came from a fellow Notre Dame student and not a stranger downtown demonstrates the effects of entitlement. A day that was supposed to strip these men of their privilege only emboldened them to strip their clothes. The positive results of the day are there: The event raised over $20,000 last year to benefit the Center for the Homeless. I imagine this number would increase if people were engaged and told about Siegfried’s commitment to volunteering at the Center instead of yelled at. I ask that next year the men of Siegfried run the event again, but are more attentive to the aggression. After hearing that I intended to publish this column, a Day of Man commissioner emailed me urging me not to run it. He implied that if the issue affected Siegfried’s ability to fundraise for the Center for the Homeless, I would be at fault. This is victim-blaming. In response, I would like to reiterate my support for the event’s cause, but also my concerns surrounding its execution. Contact Erin McAuliffe at emcaulif@nd.edu The views expressed in the Inside Column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
To Fr. Jenkins: Make ND a sanctuary campus I am a proud alumna of Notre Dame. I continue to contribute to the University as a member of the Sorin Society, even while paying off my student loans, because I believe in the value of a Notre Dame education. Indeed, it was my Notre Dame education, with its emphasis on social justice, which led me to where I am today and, in turn, leads to my insistence that the University become a sanctuary campus. Upon graduating from Notre Dame, I taught in the Mississippi Delta through Teach For America. I served in a segregated community in one of the 10 poorest counties in America. Eventually, I graduated from the Goldman School of Public Policy at University of California, Berkeley, with an emphasis in education and criminal justice policy. For the past 10 years, I have dedicated myself to public service and social justice, supporting under-resourced public schools, managing over 40 schools in the Chicago Public School District (mainly in Garfield Park and Humboldt Park) and helping to implement a school transformation model in the lowest 5 percent performing schools in Illinois. Quite simply, I have based my career and life in doing what Fr. Malloy urged us to do at graduation, “Go forth, and do good.” As an advocate of social justice, I am dismayed by the University’s recent response to Donald Trump’s ban on immigrants and refugees, and its silence on becoming a sanctuary campus. Fr. Jenkins’ statement failed to mention the protection of refugees, let alone the plight of immigrants outside the Notre Dame campus. This seems antithetical to a Catholic university’s mission — to serve both God and country — even when this current vision is at odds with the current presidential administration. The Pope has even vocally dismissed Donald Trump’s orders as anti-Christian. And, this week, we experienced the first family torn apart by Trump’s orders: a mother of two, who came to the United States as a child and lived 21 years in this country raising a family, was deported when attending a regular immigration checkin. Her kids will now grow up without their mother. I consider Father Jenkins’ response weak and morally wanting. Thus, I am deeply troubled by the University’s refusal to become a sanctuary campus. Yes, legislation is now being considered within the Indiana legislature, limiting higher education campuses from enforcing federal orders on immigration. However, I would expect a Catholic university, particularly one heralding Father Theodore Hesburgh as an exemplar, to resist any order or law antithetical to its
principles and the same principles instilled in me as a student. Moreover, as a student at Notre Dame, I was targeted under the Patriot Act due to my thesis, which researched George W. Bush’s religious rhetoric in response to Sept. 11, simply because I checked out books from the library. The University gave my library records to the Department of Homeland Security, presumably upon federal request, and as a result, I was placed on a terrorist watch list. I received obtrusive searches at every airport I visited for over five years, until Barack Obama took office. Before every flight, I received additional pat-downs and notice forms from the TSA in every bag I checked, because my bags had been searched. The worst Constitutional violation was that I never received the opportunity to appear before a judge or even understand any potential violation I committed. I had no chance to defend myself, violating my Constitutional rights and harming my sense of security in the nation I call home. In fact, I feel that the reason for these unwarranted searches was my dedication to my nation’s most essential traditions — the ability to disagree peaceably with those in power and protest accordingly (e.g. checking out books for research). And, now under a more aggressive administration, I would hope that the University would do more to protect its students, regardless of federal orders. The University failed to protect me as a 21-year-old student, when the stakes were far less, and I demand that the University would protect the most vulnerable in our community — immigrants, undocumented immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers — in accordance with the gospel of Matthew. I am asking the University to resist presidential or federal demands that contradict our university’s mission. The protection of our students is worth defending, despite the potential cost, and particularly when these principles are taught in classrooms across our campus and defended by the leader of our faith. I am asking for bravery and persistence. And, I am asking for the same that my university asked of me, “Go forth, and do good.” So, Fr. Jenkins, do good. Make Notre Dame a sanctuary campus. Resist immoral orders, and defend our students, particularly since other universities have already done so. It’s time to start leading in a morally problematic time. Carrianne Scheib class of 2004 Feb. 12
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We need to talk about prohibitionism Devon Chenelle The Gadfly
W hen sur vey ing the legacy of Progressiv ism, a political reform movement that surfaced in America’s cities in the late 19th centur y, there is much to celebrate. The Progressives demolished corrupt political machines, broke up monopolies and created the Federal Reser ve. However, the Progressive Movement was also associated w ith several miserable policy failures, none more central to Progressives than the Prohibition they temporarily achieved w ith the passage of the 18th Amendment, banning the production, importation, sale and transportation of “intox icating liquors.” After the Amendment’s activation on Jan. 16, 1920, its proponents anticipated forthw ith the birth of a better, drier societ y. The Anti-Saloon League crowed “at one minute past midnight ... a new nation w ill be born.” Preacher Billy Sunday excitedly claimed, “The slums w ill soon be only a memor y. We w ill turn our prisons into factories and our jails into storehouses and corncribs.” To general shock and disbelief, the federal diktat neither vanquished America’s thirst, nor filled her pews, nor erased her crime. Before Prohibition began, vast numbers of families bought out the entire inventories of alcohol retailers, empt y ing warehouses into their private stashes. Within weeks of Prohibition, small personal stills went on sale in the black market. Politicians’ defiance of the ban was so w idespread that bootlegger George Cassiday estimated 80 percent of Congress drank. Though Prohibition caused a modest reduction in Americans’ rate of alcohol consumption, few of the expected health benefits followed, and several negative ones did. High alcohol content
liquors, easier to smuggle, grew in popularit y and availabilit y during Prohibition, and, in one of our government’s most t w isted policies ever adopted, the Treasur y Department decreed that the producers of industrial alcohols poison their products w ith methyl alcohol, in order to deter would-be consumers. Thousands died. Prohibition’s effect on criminalit y — giv ing it a vast, profitable and accessible market — was perhaps the most profound, for it birthed crime sy ndicates that persist to this day. The Italian Mafia — which, before Prohibition, was a disjointed string of minor rackets — were transformed by rum-running and speakeasy operation into a nationally unified criminal outfit so rich and powerful that its grow th would go unchecked for decades. Ever y where, America’s cities were plagued by the outbreak of v iolence follow ing the f low of money and power into the coffers of criminal gangs, and outlaws such as Chicago’s A l Capone and New York’s Luck y Luciano became Prohibition’s chief beneficiaries. In 1925, H.L. Mencken w rote “five years of Prohibition have had, at least, this one benign effect: they have completely disposed of all the favorite arguments of the Prohibitionists. None of the great boons and usufructs that were to follow the passage of the 18th Amendment has come to pass. There is not less drunkenness in the Republic, but more. There is not less crime, but more. There is not less insanit y, but more. The cost of government is not smaller, but vastly greater. Respect for law has not increased, but diminished.” After Prohibition, long a cancer on the government’s finances, was ended by the financial ex igence of the Great Depression, even former supporters of the law spoke of its miserable failures. In 1932, John D. Rockefeller Jr. w rote, “W hen Prohibition was introduced, I
hoped that it would be w idely supported by public opinion and the day would soon come when the ev il effects of alcohol would be recognized. I have slowly and reluctantly come to believe that this has not been the result. Instead, drinking has generally increased; the speakeasy has replaced the saloon; a vast army of lawbreakers has appeared; many of our best citizens have openly ignored Prohibition; respect for the law has been greatly lessened; and crime has increased to a level never seen before.” Yet it appears our national memor y was short indeed, for we failed to heed Prohibition’s lessons, and eagerly began the War on Drugs mere decades after the utter collapse of Prohibition. Despite hav ing already failed in a similar effort, America chooses to fail again, and remains in denial that the War on Drugs has not achieved what it has set to do, and has had unintended consequences so horrible it wouldn’t be justifiable even if it had. Could anyone say drugs are less prevalent in the United States than they were 50 years ago? Could anyone say our nation does not suffer, morally and financially, from locking in cages those found in possession of the w rong plant or chemical? In place of Capone and Luciano, we find Escobar and El Chapo, and the v iolence that extends from the fields of Colombia to the streets of Chicago shares a common root. The War on Drugs must end, for it, like all strict prohibitionist and penal policies, has failed. I only pray our nation w ill eventually recognize this, as it did once before. Devon Chenelle is a junior in Keough Hall. He is a history major with an Italian minor. He can be reached at dchenell@nd.edu The views expressed in this column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.
Bartlet for Commencement Stephen Raab Let’s Talk Smart
The coming end to the school year brings with it the annual challenge of finding a suitable speaker for Notre Dame’s Commencement. The announcement is always a lightning rod for controversy, with speakers routinely criticized on their commitment to sharing our values — Catholicism, love of education and antipathy towards Michigan. Of course, I simply can’t resist involving myself in the discussion. I therefore nominate my choice, a Notre Dame alumnus with a proud histor y of political and intellectual achievement — former President Josiah Bartlet. In 1997, “Jed” Bartlet was safely ensconced in his New Hampshire governorship, unconcerned with the upcoming presidential election. A ll that changed when former Labor Secretar y Leo McGarr y approached him with a simple threeword phras: “Bartlet for America.” After a legendar y primar y upset against John Hoynes, Bartlet went on to a victor y in the 1998 general election against incumbent President Owen Taggart. Despite the revelation of his battle with multiple sclerosis, he was reelected in a landslide (both electoral and popular) over Florida Governor Robert Ritchie. He currently lives on his farm in Manchester, New Hampshire. Even on the merits of his personal stor y, President Bartlet is an ideal choice for the Commencement address. During his two terms, Bartlet was forced to contend with an assassination attempt by white supremacists, the kidnapping of his daughter by Qumari terrorists and a war with Canada. Despite these challenges,
he is best remembered for the hopeful spirit and idealism he brought to the W hite House, in contrast with the doom-and-gloom eschatolog y we so often get from Washington. But in truly Sorkinesque style, I suggest that we bring President Bartlet to Commencement for the following three reasons: President Bartlet is a first-rate speaker. Always ready with a quip, Bartlet’s rapid-fire speaking style is music to the ears. W hether he’s laying out an agenda for America’s future or delivering a verbal beatdown, his calm, reassuring voice never fails to move the listener. Perhaps the most poignant speech he was called upon to deliver in his two terms followed the bombing at Kennison State University. Recounting the courage of the three students who died while attempting to save others, Bartlet declared, “The streets of heaven are too crowded with angels tonight, but ever y time we think we have measured our capacity to meet a challenge, we look up and we’re reminded that that capacity may well be limitless.” No other potential speaker could possibly inspire or challenge our graduating class to half the extent that Jed Bartlet will. President Bartlet is a brilliant intellectual mind. Bartlet graduated Notre Dame summa cum laude with a degree in American studies and holds a doctorate from the London School of Economics. He speaks four languages and has traveled the world from Qumar to Kundu. During his academic career, he wrote “The Theor y and Practice of Macroeconomics in Developing Countries” and won a Nobel Prize in economics. At the drop of a hat, he will gladly enumerate and detail the U.S. National Parks to all nearby listeners — whether they want him to or not. In an
age too often fraught with anti-intellectualism, bringing Bartlet to campus would proudly declare Notre Dame’s status as a city on a hill for knowledge and reason. President Bartlet is also a model of compassionate Catholicism. Though he is a fantastically well-read theologian (who in fact came to Notre Dame with aspirations to the clerg y), Bartlet is never one to “blow a trumpet … as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and streets, so that they may be praised by others,” as Jesus condemned in the book of Matthew. Indeed, he is known for shutting down those who use faith like a baseball bat. His is a quiet, personal relationship with God that informed many of the choices of his presidency. It may seem strange to describe Bartlet as a Catholic role model, as he memorably had a severe crisis of faith following a personal tragedy, to the point that he screamed at God “to hell with your punishments ! To hell with you!” Yet though his faith faltered, it did not fall — we can all find something to learn from his trial. We deser ve a speaker with this level of orator y talent, intelligence and faith experience. Can we please extend an invitation to President Bartlet to speak to us this May? (There will, of course, need to be special accommodations made so that he may walk while he talks for the entirety of his address.) Or, failing that, can we at least get Martin Sheen? Stephen Raab, an MSM Candidate at the Mendoza College of Business, graduated Notre Dame with a bachelor’s in chemical engineering in 2016. He enjoys matching wits with all comers at sraab@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: Take initiative and concentrate on getting concrete results. Change will lead to greater professional and financial opportunities. A steady pace will ensure that you are moving toward the freedom you desire and the chance to follow your dreams. Negotiations will result in a contract that could encourage a positive lifestyle change. Protect your rights. Your numbers are 3, 9, 15, 21, 27, 35, 46. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Settle in and make a point to finish what you start. Showing consistency will result in suggestions that will give you the incentive necessary to put your creative talents to use. Measure your success by accolades, not cash. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Lock into something that will bring you good results. Don’t waffle when you should be showing leadership. Disappointment will result from inconsistency or lack of confidence. Don’t lose out when you should be gaining ground. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Uncertainty will limit you socially and where important partnerships are concerned. Don’t be afraid to voice your opinions. Honesty should take priority over trying to keep the peace. Find out where you stand and take action. CANCER ( June 21-July 22): Live out your dream. Let your creativity lead the way. Refuse to let anyone force you into a debate or curtail your freedom. Stick to what you know and live within your means. Follow your heart and minimize stress. LEO ( July 23-Aug. 22): Harmony and balance will help you get your way. Offering viable options for anyone who doubts you will turn matters around swiftly. Your steady yet innovative approach to life and the way you do things will capture positive attention. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): A serious look at the way you live will help you figure out what to do next. Consider making a commitment to live life your way or to find common ground with someone you want to be with forever. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Express your feelings and share your plans with people you know and trust. Love is on the rise, and family and friends will play a major role in the decisions you make. Be a participant and personal gains will be yours. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Feel your way through whatever you face today. If someone isn’t being kind, take it as a sign to do your own thing. Immerse yourself in a creative project or attend to something that helps you explore new possibilities and options. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Get ready to make changes domestically and with regards to your friendships and associations with others. Show discipline and you will accomplish all that you set out to do. Personal improvements are highlighted. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t rely on others to do things the way you want to. Following someone else will get you into trouble. Do your best to stick to your plans and try to avoid letting things get out of hand. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Jump into action and express your thoughts and plans. You’ll make headway if you are quick to put your talents to good use. Embark on missions that promise to improve your position personally and professionally. Romance is in the stars. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Assess each situation cautiously. It’s OK to take your time if it will ensure that you get the results you want. Take an open and honest approach when dealing with important relationships. Be willing to compromise. Birthday Baby: You are appealing, thoughtful and resilient. You are intuitive and forthright.
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T.O. still waiting for Hall of Fame Daniel O’Boyle Sports Writer
When James White reached the football over the goal line in Houston to complete the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history, he ensured we would not see another NFL game for just under six months. The next time we will get to see real NFL action will be the Hall of Fame Game, on Aug. 3 in Canton, Ohio (assuming it isn’t canceled like last year’s event). We don’t know yet what will happen in that game, or who will play, but there is one important thing we do know: Terrell Owens will not be in attendance. In the week before the Super Bowl, we learned that Owens — for the second year running — had missed out on enshrinement into the Hall. Snubbing Owens once was already among the worst errors in the history of the Hall; making him wait even longer is unforgivable. Owens is undoubtedly a top-5 receiver in the history of the NFL. He’s second only to Jerry Rice in receiving yards, and third to Rice and Randy Moss in receiving touchdowns. Moving from team to team, he was a success on the field at every stop, becoming one of the most feared offensive threats of the 2000s. There are 32 players in the Hall of Fame listed at wide receiver, or the proto-receiver positions of offensive end or flanker. Of those, Rice is the only player that you can say was absolutely, unarguably better than Owens, and Rice was better than any receiver ever. I’m confident in saying a majority of fans, players, coaches or any group other than Pro Football Hall of Fame voters would place him behind only Rice and Don Hutson. In terms of actual on-field performance, Owens is a long way ahead of players such as Michael Irvin and Lynn Swann, who — while great — benefited from playing on some of the greatest teams of all time and winning multiple rings. When compared to his peers, Owens was certainly considered above his fellow 1996 draftee Marvin Harrison, yet Harrison has made the Hall while Owens continues to wait. More than that, if anyone doubts Owens the player was a surefire Hall of Fame talent, there should be no doubt that T.O. the league icon was too important to leave out. T.O.’s celebrations made him perhaps the most talkedabout player in the league in his
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prime and can’t-miss TV even for those who weren’t sports fans. T.O. producing a Sharpie from his sock to sign the ball he caught, using the ball as a pillow to take a nap and, of course, celebrating on the Dallas Cowboys’ star are all unforgettable NFL moments. The much-maligned celebration rules in today’s league exist mostly because of Owens. In the era of the “diva receiver,” T.O. was the archetype. Kids dreamed of scoring like Owens, but, more than that, they dreamed of celebrating like him. And some of those kids, like Odell Beckham, are now NFL superstars in their own right. Were there negative consequences of T.O.’s brash attitude? Of course. Terrell Owens struggled to keep good relationships with his teams, causing him to bounce around the league and never end up in a situation where he could have earned a ring. But that was just part of what made him an icon of the league. He wasn’t always easy to work with, but he would always perform. Though sometimes petulant, he was a competitor, shown by his 122 yards in Superbowl XXXIX despite suffering a fractured fibula two months earlier. T.O.’s “diva” personality is quite clearly the reason why voters have not yet inducted him into the Hall. The media never liked T.O., partly because he didn’t like them, and now — despite all the column inches and screentime they devoted to him — they’re punishing an all-time great for it. Owens may not have always been the kind of teammate like, say, Larry Fitzgerald, but that made him special. The holdout against Owens will likely end soon. Other receivers before him have had to wait longer than expected for induction, but when we’re talking about a player this talented and this important, there’s no excuse to wait. Owens should have been voted into the Hall of Fame a year ago. If he misses out any longer, the organization will lose serious credibility. There’s two ways of looking at his career: Terrell Owens the player, and T.O. the icon. Terrell Owens the player was one of the greatest receivers ever. T.O. the icon was one of the greatest personalities the league has ever seen. Either way, this isn’t hard. Contact Daniel O’Boyle at doboyle1@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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Notre Dame kicked off its 2017 season last weekend out West and came away with three wins and two losses over a five-game stretch. At the Beach Kickoff Tournament in Long Beach, California, the Irish (3-2) won their first game of the year against Weber State on Friday, 2-1, with a walk-off wild pitch in the bottom of the seventh inning. Junior Irish pitcher Katie Beriont got going early in the contest, allowing just one hit and no walks in her first four innings on the mound. The Wildcats (0-41) picked up their first run of the game in the top of the sixth inning, however, as Wildcat junior outfielder Rae Gall knocked in an RBI single to put Weber State up, 1-0. Despite a good scoring chance in the bottom of the fourth inning, the Irish could not find a run until the bottom of the seventh inning with their backs against the wall. In a pivotal frame, Notre Dame generated offense with a walk from sophomore pitcher Caitlyn Brooks, a single from freshman catcher Madison Heide and an RBI single from junior infielder Sara White. White’s single tied the game at one apiece. Then, after an intentional walk to senior captain center fielder Karley Wester, a wild pitch scored the winning run for the Irish, who took a 2-1 victory in their first
game of the weekend. Notre Dame’s next game on the road trip offered no less drama for the Irish. Like their first game of the day, the Irish offense struggled to put runs on the board early in the game against Long Beach State (3-1-1). The Irish threatened to score in the second, but the 49ers kept the game even at zero off a strikeout. Notre Dame did take the lead off a Brooks double in the top of the fourth inning, but two consecutive sacrifices flies put the 49ers on top in the bottom of the fifth. Not to be deterred, junior infielder Morgan Reed hit an RBI triple to tie the game at two and the score remained tied after seven innings. In the ninth inning, Notre Dame put another run on the board, thanks to an RBI double by sophomore infielder M.K. Bonamy. But another dramatic victory was denied by a walk-off double from junior 49ers infielder Lauren Lombardi. Notre Dame’s second day at the tournament proved to be more smooth, as the Irish took down both South Dakota and San Diego State. Brooks took the mound against the Coyotes (1-4) and gave up only one run in the game, in addition to knocking a triple to right field in the second inning. The Irish broke through in the bottom of the third frame, however, with Wester reaching on an infield hit and scoring on an RBI single from her sister, sophomore second
baseman Ali Wester. Later in the fifth inning, Ali Wester also scored off a single by Reed and Notre Dame staved off a late comeback attempt to win 2-1. In the last game of the tournament, the Irish defeated the Aztecs (2-3) with a score of 5-2. Bucking its trend, Notre Dame got on the board in the first inning with another RBI single from Reed to score Ali Wester. The Aztecs answered back in the bottom of the second inning, but Notre Dame broke the game open a few frames later with a three-run home run by sophomore infielder Melissa Rochford to make it a 4-1 game. From there, Beriont and the Irish were able to keep the Aztecs quiet to take away a 5-2 win. However, Notre Dame ended its road trip on a negative note, losing 8-0 to No. 8 UCLA in Los Angeles. The Bruins (5-0) jumped on senior pitcher Rachel Nasland, putting up three straight hits to score the first runs of the game in the first inning. Nasland battled back and kept the Bruins off the board in the second and third frames. But UCLA broke the game wide open in the fourth inning, scoring four runs. In the fifth, the Bruins did not let up and a triple from senior infielder Delaney Spaulding scored two runs to end the game. The Irish next take the field in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge this weekend in Raleigh, North Carolina, as they take on Minnesota and Michigan.
SMC Basketball | ALMA 62, SAINT MARY’S 50; Rochester 67, saint mary’s 54
Pair of defeats puts Belles past 20-loss mark Observer Sports Staff
Saint Mary’s was unable to build upon a Feb. 4 victory over Kalamazoo, as the Belles (2-21, 1-13 MIAA) dropped a contest at Alma and an out-of-conference encounter with Rochester on Wednesday and Saturday, respectively. Against Alma (8-15, 6-8 MIAA), the Belles found themselves in an early hole, trailing 18-4 after less than eight minutes, and 19-6 by the end of the first quarter. The Scots continued to widen their lead through the second quarter, and although the Belles had eight free throw attempts in the final three minutes of the period, they could only make three and found themselves trailing 37-17 at halftime. The third quarter was a more
even affair, with the Scots slightly stretching their lead to 49-27 before the Belles played their best basketball of the game in the final quarter. Saint Mary’s scored 23 points in the period and limited the Scots to just 13, but it was not enough as the Scots won the game, 62-50. Junior forward Gabby Diamond scored 14 points overall for the Belles, including seven in the final quarter. Facing Rochester (15-7), the Belles trailed 14-6 through six minutes, but this time fought back. A strong end to the first quarter and an impressive second period put the Belles within one point, thanks in part to a sequence of three assists on consecutive possessions for sophomore guard Erin Maloney within the final two minutes of the half.
The Belles tied the game in the final minute of the third quarter, and went into the final period trailing 50-48 after a Warriors jumper with eight seconds left in the period. This time, however, the Belles couldn’t deliver in the fourth quarter. The Belles remained within three points with just over three minutes left, but in just 2:45 the Warriors scored nine points from the floor, followed by a free throw on an and-one opportunity, giving Rochester the victory by a final score of 67-54. Senior forward Kelsey Ronan scored a career-high and gameleading 23 points, while Diamond added a double-double of 10 points and 14 rebounds. The Belles will travel to Hope on Wednesday for their last road game of the year. Tipoff is at 6 p.m.
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Junior goalie and captain Cal Petersen guards the net during Notre Dame’s 4-1 win over Vermont on Feb. 4 at Compton Family Ice Arena. Petersen has made 100 career appearances, including 80 consecutive starts.
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games over this two-year stretch. Petersen has started between the pipes in every one of them.
Coming full circle … and still going The Irish returned to Maine last weekend for the first time since that fateful 2015 series. The now-junior Petersen started both games, posting a pair of victories in career appearances No. 99 and No. 100. “It’s very cool,” Petersen said last week of his 100th game, admitting he didn’t know he was nearing the century mark. “And on top of that, last time we were in Maine was when the streak started, so it’s pretty lucky that way.” Petesen’s 80 consecutive starts from Maine trip to Maine trip are tied for the fifth-longest such streak in Division I history. He has appeared in 81 consecutive games as well — which is conveniently also tied for the fifth-longest streak in Division I history. Both streaks are easily Notre Dame records. The NCAA records are well within reach, too: Cornell’s Ben Scrivens (104 consecutive starts) and Clarkson’s Dan Murphy (122 consecutive games played) are attainable assuming Petersen returns for his senior year and stays healthy. It takes a certain bit of luck to reach the heights Petersen’s already soared to, of course: Hockey is an inherently rough game, and even goalies are far from immune to it. “The biggest part is I’m just really lucky so far,” Petersen said last week. “And lucky to have fit a team where I can be successful and help the team win games and have the coaches have confidence in me.” Jackson, a goalie himself in his playing days at Michigan State, said that he keeps a close eye on Petersen and gives him a
practice off here and there during the season. “You don’t always have those resources as a coach, so when you get a great player, you want to make sure you’re maximizing their abilities,” Jackson said. “And durability, knock on wood, has been a strength of his.”
Growing up a goalie Playing between the pipes isn’t usually what kids imagine when first lacing up the skates. Goalies don’t get to skate around and score goals or hit people, and every time a goaltender messes up, a red light goes off above his head and people yell at him, either in joy or despair. It’s not a flashy position, at least early on. Petersen, however, had a perfect role model: his father, Eric, who played goalie at the Division III level for Bethel University just outside of St. Paul, Minnesota. Dad’s footsteps mattered, but so did goalies’ special gear. “I really liked the gear so I gave goalie a shot when I was 7 or 8,” Petersen said. “My dad being a goalie probably helped a lot, too.” Although he gave skating out a shot, Petersen said he knew he wanted to play in net early, and soon his parents were shuttling him 3 ½ hours from his hometown of Waterloo, Iowa, to Minnesota or Wisconsin to play against tougher competition. “I had to commute back and forth from Waterloo three to four times a week to practice and then would be gone on weekends, so it was probably more of a hard thing for my parents,” Petersen said. “The thing that’s probably hardest is getting to this point. That was probably the hardest for my family and I.” After spending some time with the Madison Capitals and Chicago Young Americans, Petersen got a phone call from his hometown junior team, the USHL’s Waterloo Blackhawks,
telling him to come home. They’d drafted him. “I played a couple affiliate games [with Waterloo] and I was able to do well,” Petersen recalled. “I was always around the team practicing when I was younger, and just to become a legitimate part of the team, to hear my name announced and hear ‘From Waterloo, Iowa … ’ is always going to be a favorite memory.” Petersen said he was recruited by a couple other schools, but Notre Dame was where he wanted to be as soon as he came for his visit. “I was ready to commit on campus,” Petersen said. “My parents were just like, ‘Alright, make sure you think it through.’ So we jumped in the car and drove back, and by the time we got home I was already calling Coach Jackson. “Things have definitely calmed down and been less hectic, and I think my parents can enjoy it a little bit more.”
A Notre Dame leader Jackson announced Petersen would wear the captain’s ‘C’ this season back in September, an unusual move in the hockey world. Jeff Lerg captained Michigan State during the 2008-2009 season, but he was the only goalie Petersen or Jackson recalled having captained their team recent NCAA memory. Only six goalies have ever captained an NHL team, the last of whom was Bill Durnan for the 1947-1948 Montreal Canadians. Nowadays it’s illegal in the NHL for goalies to serve as captains on the ice, although Vancouver named Roberto Luongo the captain before the 2008-2009 season, a role he held off the ice for two years. Jackson said at the time Petersen — a fifth-round pick of the Buffalo Sabres in the 2013 NHL draft — “best represented every aspect of what we do.” The coach also alluded to a
popular stereotype about goalies, who are thought of by many in the game as being “isolated,” “a little free-spirited” and just a little bit off in general. Perhaps they have to be, to willingly and repeatedly throw themselves in front of a frozen rubber disk. “We’ve had a little bit of everything with goaltenders here,” Jackson said in September. “And he’s probably more just one of the boys than anybody else.” Junior forward Anders Bjork seconded his coach’s opinion last week before the Irish jetted off to Maine. “I mean, I hate to admit it, but I think he’s probably the most normal goalie I know,” he said. The forward added an important qualifier, though. “I’m his roommate, so I guess I should say that,” Bjork said, laughing as Petersen made his grand exit from the media room by shouting that the television reporter would need makeup for his roommate’s “ugly mug” as part of the setup for an oncamera interview. “We’re pretty close friends, but he has his moments when you can tell he’s a goalie,” Bjork continued. “But for the most part, I think I do a pretty good job keeping him in control. “He thinks he’s a really good dancer, so sometimes he’ll just try to come up with a new move and think it’s sweet, and he’ll show me and I’ll be like, ‘Dude. Think man.’ But that’s probably the biggest reminder of how much of a goalie he is.” One look at Petersen’s numbers also reminds one just “how much of a goalie” he is, though. This season, he is currently tied for the national lead with five shutouts and ranks 10th in goals-against average (2.10), 11th in save percentage (.924) and eighth in wins (17). Before the latest Maine series, Petersen ranked first in Notre Dame history in career save percentage (.927), third in career goals against average (2.28), fourth in career shutouts (10) and seventh in career saves (2,654). And that’s with a year of eligibility remaining. In terms of games played, Petersen can already be discussed in the company of Irish legends like David Brown (111 games played), Jordan Pearce (94), Mike Johnson (99) and Steven Summerhays (106). He’s closing quickly in other categories, too: Summerhays has the school record with 13 shutouts, just three more than Petersen’s 10. “Those are guys that have meant a great deal to Notre Dame and to the program,” Petersen said. “That was something I was always shooting for: to be in that company and do good things at this school. To be mentioned with those guys is very special, and I’m very proud of that.” Contact Zach Klonsinski at zklonsin@nd.edu
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challenged our swimmers, they’ve responded. We’ve never shied away from a challenge. We went to Louisville who was ranked seventh in the country and it came down to the final two events. This is a team that responds to challenges.” Now, all eyes turn to Atlanta for this year’s ACC championship meet. Litzinger named freshman Abbie Dolan, senior Catherine Malquin and sophomore Alice Truce as swimmers that will be crucial for them in the ACC championships. “We’re not built to win the championship yet — that’s two or three years down the line — but we’re setting the table for future success, and excited about what we can do this year,” Litzinger said. The ACC women’s championships began on Monday and continues through Thursday, and the ACC men’s championships go from Monday to Thursday next week at McCauley Aquatic Center. Contact Jack Concannon at jconcan2@nd.edu
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in top-level tournaments. When you’re in this situation, you’ve got to be ready to compete every single time. We need to get ourselves ready. There’s some positives to be taken away from this, but it’s a reality check. We need to get better.” The Irish now look ahead to the Westbrook Spring Invitational in Peoria, Arizona, hosted by Wisconsin. “We’re excited for that, getting back to a course that we’re familiar with,” Holt said. “It’s a fun golf course and a scorable golf course, and one where we can put some numbers on the board. We’re excited to have an opportunity to get back to where we usually are.” Contact Jack Concannon at jconcan2@nd.edu
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Irish junior forward Bonzie Colson extends for a layup over a Florida State defender during Notre Dame’s 84-72 win Feb. 11.
a win over Syracuse — the team tied with Notre Dame for sixth in the league, a half-game behind fourth — and Brey said Boston College has improved from last year’s squad, which went winless in ACC play. “They’re better. They made 16 threes against Syracuse; if we’re not ready to play, we’re gonna get beat,” Brey said. “I hope we’re mature enough to understand with what we did the last week, you can do some things here at the end to put yourself in a position for a double bye in the league tournament.” After using the same starting five for the first 23 games of the season, Brey has turned to four different lineups in as many games. One of those four lineups will be repeated — with either freshman guard T.J. Gibbs, sophomore guard Rex Pflueger, junior forward Martinas Geben or senior forward Austin Torres starting in the “open” slot — but Brey’s taking a flexible approach to filling out his starting five. The role of the fifth starter, Brey said, is to be complementary to Notre Dame’s “big four:” junior guard Matt Farrell, senior guard Steve Vasturia, senior forward V.J. Beachem and junior forward Bonzie Colson. Paid Advertisement
“Don’t you dare screw up the other four,” Brey said of his fifth starter’s role. “Help them on the defensive end, help them on the offensive end, but it is very flexible.” For Tuesday, and the foreseeable future, though, it appears likely that either Gibbs or Pflueger will be in the starting five. “You never say never going back to playing two big guys and maybe playing a little tighter to the bucket — it has helped us at times, too — but I think right now, this is the way we’ve gotta play,” Brey said. “Especially this is the way we have to start a game. When we start that way and the floor is open, there’s more opportunities early, and there’s nothing like putting some points on the board before the first media timeout to kind of feel like you’re in a rhythm.” For Colson, who notched a career-high 33 points in Saturday’s win, Tuesday’s game is a trip home — something the New Bedford, Massachusetts, native looks forward to every year. “Getting to play at home in front of my friends and family is something that everybody likes to do and looks up to and marks it on the calendar,” Colson said. “Then that my dad used to be a coach there, me playing in the arena when I was younger, I was in there around the team — it’s definitely something that I
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remember.” Between the national attention Colson’s been receiving — he was named ACC Player of the Week on Monday — and the homecoming Tuesday, Brey said he wanted to sit down with his forward before the game. “I do want to talk to him a little bit because he’s had a monster week, he’s player of the week, and now he’s going back to Boston and all of the family,” Brey said. “He usually handles stuff great, but I just want to spend a little more time with him ’cause I think they’ll really come after him defensively, and if it isn’t going good early, I don’t want him frustrated.” After Saturday’s win, Notre Dame is likely just another victory or two away from being a lock for the NCAA tournament — and Brey thinks his team can go deep again in 2017. “We still have some work to do, but obviously our resume is very, very strong,” Brey said. “We’ll be very confident playing in the NCAA tournament. This group has experienced two Elite Eights — they believe it’s their time.” Notre Dame will try and take one more step toward punching its ticket to March Madness on Tuesday, when it visits Boston College at 7 p.m. Contact Alex Carson at acarson1@nd.edu
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Back in the Associated Press rankings after a one-week absence, No. 25 Notre Dame heads east Tuesday, visiting Boston College with tipoff at 7 p.m. The Irish (19-7, 8-5 ACC) are fresh off an 84-72 win over No. 17 Florida State on Saturday, and suddenly are back in the mix for a top-four seed — and a double bye — in next month’s ACC tournament. They’ll have an opportunity to boost those chances against the Eagles (9-17, 2-11 ACC), who sit as the league’s weakest team by most measures — the only team in the league with an overall losing record. Boston College is young, too, led by a pair of young guards: sophomore Jerome Robinson (19.4 points per game) and freshman Ky Bowman (13.5), who’s a particularly good threat from 3-point range, hitting 45.1 percent of his attempts from behind the arc. Still though, the Eagles boast
Notre Dame traveled to Florida State’s Seminole Golf Club for a 12-team tournament, and their total score of 916 strokes — 52 over par — left them in last, far behind the top-finishing Seminoles, who shot 27 under par. The tournament grouped different teams together to compete in pairs, and the Irish battled in tandem with Oklahoma against five other two-school teams. The strong performance of Oklahoma’s team lifted the pairing into fourth, but this was of little importance to Irish head coach Susan Holt. “We were very disappointed — this was the first time we’ve had a team finish last since I’ve been here,” Holt said. “We’ve got to get more consistent. [Sophomore] Emma Albrecht played great and put together three solid rounds, but didn’t get much support from the rest of her team.” Albrecht finished in a tie for 22nd out of the 66 golfers competing, posting a 3-over-par 219
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Irish senior forward V.J. Beachem looks up the court during a 84-72 victory over Florida State on Feb. 11 at Purcell Pavilion.
Irish perform well before ACCs Sports Writer
Notre Dame competed at the Ohio State Invitational Tournament over the weekend to end the regular season in advance of ACC championships in Atlanta this week and next. The Invitational brought 11 schools together, and the Irish had several swimmers post B-cut NCAA times, meaning that these were times that could potentially qualify them for the NCAA championship invitational. The Irish men had a few standout performances is the meet. Sophomore Dan Fujan’s 20.09 in the men’s 50-meter freestyle earned him a B-cut time, and placed him second in a field of 26 swimmers. Sophomore Billy Barth’s 1:38.36 in the 200-meter backstroke was his best performance of the season in that event. The women matched the men with top times on their side, as well. Sophomore Paige
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over three rounds. Her even-par 72 in the second round was the lowest round posted by any Irish golfers. Holt identified inconsistency as the main issue with the other Notre Dame golfers, though noted that her team is uniquely challenged by having to practice inside, unlike the hot-weather schools they were competing against. “It’s a lack of consistency,” Holt said. “Granted that it is a challenge to not be able to practice outside every day, it’s our reality. We’ve got to be able to make it up in other areas of the game, particularly chipping and putting, and we weren’t able to.” The Irish had several players have great individual days. Sophomore Isabella DiLislio’s final round 73 and senior Jordan Ferreira’s second-round 74 show that the team has a lot of talent and room to improve once it begins to play with consistency. “For all of us, consistency needs to be there,” Holt said. “We’re a top program that plays
Kaplan’s 2:06.17 in the women’s 200 IM was a personal best, and senior Molly Barry picked up a major win for the Irish in the 500-yard freestyle with a 4:52.98, almost a full two seconds faster than her preliminary time. Notre Dame head coach Mike Litzinger was pleased with his team’s performance. “I think we’re in really good shape,” Litzinger said. “I’m proud of the work that we’ve put in all year. I think the team is ready to step up. We’re ready to respond to the challenges that other teams are going to show us. It’s time to put that racing that we’ve done this year to work.” Many swimmers, especially freshmen and sophomores, saw their best performances of the year come this past weekend, which Litzinger pointed to as a sign of improvement. “We are far ahead of where we were a year ago,” Litzinger said. “We’ve gelled as a team, and, so far, every time we’ve see SWIM PAGE 10
Petersen appears in goal for 100th time in career By ZACH KLONSINSKI Assistant Managing Editor
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Irish junior goalie Cal Petersen makes a save during Notre Dame’s 4-1 win over Vermont on Feb. 4 at Compton Family Ice Arena.
On Feb. 6, 2015, Cal Petersen entered Notre Dame’s road game against Maine in relief and made 10 saves to post 25 scoreless minutes in the third period and overtime during a 4-4 tie. The then-freshman started the second game of the weekend series the following night, a 5-1 Irish victory. Since that night, Petersen has been absent from the Irish net for just 106 minutes and eight seconds — not even midway through the third period of the second game of one typical weekend series. And that’s including the 30:12 the Irish have spent without a goaltender at all, either in delayed-penalty or extra-attacker situations. “He loves playing the minutes,” Irish head coach Jeff Jackson said of his netminder. “He likes to play, and when you’ve got a horse, you run with him.” Notre Dame has “run” in 80 see PETERSEN PAGE 10