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SafeBouND replaces O’SNAP Student government, NDSP respond to misuse of campus shuttle service

By MEGAN VALLEY News Writer

Two years after inaugurating O’SNAP, student government and Notre Dame Securit y Police (NDSP) are “rebranding” the campus shuttle ser v ice as SafeBouND. “W hat we found w ith O’SNAP was that people were abusing it as a part y shuttle because of the golf carts,” student body v ice president Becca Blais said. “W hat then happened, was that numbers were going up and up and up, not because students felt unsafe on campus, but because students wanted to

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Class offers alternate take on election

By EMILY McCONVILLE Associate News Editor

Political Science 30101: Election 2016 requires readings on some of the constants in American politics, like the history of the elections and the Electoral College.

The months ahead — the presidential debates, statements by Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump and the election itself — will determine the rest.

“We have lots of holes in the syllabus where it’s to-bedetermined what we’ll be reading and doing,” political science department chair David Campbell said, who is teaching the course with professor Geoffrey Layman. “We left it open. Students just have to stay tuned, and as we come across things people have written about events that unfold, we’ll assign them and talk about them.”

The 2016 race for the presidency is “truly is unlike anything we’ve ever seen,” Campbell said. Trump, who has no political experience and does not conform with GOP orthodoxy, and Clinton, who in Bernie Sanders faced a challenger farther to the left than

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anyone expected, are challenging conventional wisdom both in national discourse and in academia.

Campbell said one theory that has “not survived very well” is the idea of invisible primaries, when candidates win nominations by winning the support of their party establishment. Trump, he said, secured the nomination despite strong Republican opposition, prompting scholars of American politics to reevaluate what they know.

“You could say that theory worked perfectly on the Democratic side; the establishment was behind Hillary,” Campbell said. “We know that they were working behind the scenes from the Debbie Wasserman-Schultz stuff, the emails — we know she definitely had the party officials on her side. It in no way shape or form describes the Republican race. There’s a case where a real-world outcome has shed light on this debate.”

The Election 2016 course is about these kinds of debates, asking which factors led to the current political landscape and discussing what might happen next — not about partisan

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arguments, Campbell said.

“The nature of the class is not to debate the merit of the candidates,” he said. “It’s to understand what’s happening in the election. The partisanship of the professors and the students is frankly not relevant in the class.”

Junior Jack Kill, a political science major who is taking the Election 2016 course, said the race comes up in discussions in several of his classes.

“You can’t help but think about different strands of liberal thought and conservative thought and go, ‘How do these candidates match up with that and how do they not match up with that?’” he said.

Not only political science courses examine the election.

Susan Ohmer, associate professor of film and television, has taught “Media and Presidential Elections” every four years since 2000, analyzing television coverage of election events and how the press portrays candidates.

“They construct our image of the candidates and of ourselves as voters so that’s very important to be attentive to,” Ohmer said.

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Ohmer’s classes is historical context. One of her specialties is United States cinema in the 1930s and ’40s, including films about fictional and reallife presidents, and she said her studies in that area got her interested in comparing past and present elections. She does not believe the 2016 presidential race is unprecedented — Andrew Jackson’s campaigns in the 1820s, for example, illustrate a successful political “outsider.”

“There’s a precedent for almost anything,” she said.

Ohmer said her students, mostly film, television and theatre majors, bring a sophisticated understanding of how media works and an increasing understanding of the importance of social media in elections.

“Our students are very hyperaware of media as a construction, as a series of choices, as an artistic environment that sets up certain situations, certain dramas, certain narratives, so they’re very shrewd in assessing how media functions, and that’s increased over time,” she said.

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Senior Devin Butler, a cornerback for the Notre Dame football team, appeared in St. Joseph Superior Court on Thursday morning on felony charges of resisting law enforcement and battery against a public safety official.

Judge Jeffrey Sanford set a court date for Oct. 17, during the University’s fall break.

Thursday marked Butler’s first appearance before a judge.

South Bend police officers arrested Butler outside the Linebacker Lounge early on the morning of Aug. 20. According to court documents, officers were dispatched after receiving reports of a fight in the Lounge.

Police said officers Luke Pickard and Aaron Knepper saw one woman kick another in the head outside the bar. Before they could intercede, Butler approached and lunged at the woman who had kicked the other one, according to court documents.

As Pickard pulled Butler away, the football player allegedly started cursing and punching both officers. Other officers eventually detained Butler using a Taser. He was brought to a holding cell at the St. Joseph County Jail.

Both charges Butler faces are Level 6 felonies, which carry a sentence of between six months and 2 1/2 years upon conviction.

Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly indefinitely suspended Butler from the team after the arrest. Butler has appeared in 27 games for Notre Dame, three as a starter, and was already set to miss the start of the season after refracturing his foot during camp over the summer.

Butler may also face discipline at the University.

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ND, SMC, HCC introduce joint course Notre Dame, Saint Mar y’s and Holy Cross are united by a shared histor y, community and strong connection with the Congregation of Holy Cross. For the first time ever, the three schools are coming together in one classroom to learn about sustainability in a new course this fall.

Saint Mar y’s associate professor of English and

“We really wanted a situation where anyone who wanted to study sustainability could take this course.”

Christopher Cobb environmental studies professor Saint Mary’s

environmental studies Christopher Cobb said the goal of the course is to increase ever yone’s knowledge of how sustainability works and how it relates to the identity of a Holy Cross community, and to explore whether sustainability is working on

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Silicon Valley, here come the Irish.

Notre Dame announced a new online Master of Science degree with a specialization in data science Tuesday, according to a University press release. The program is the result of a collaboration with AT&T and is meant to prepare graduates for careers as data scientists in a variety of industries.

The 21-month degree program is offered by the department of applied and computational mathematics and statistics, in partnership with the department of computer science and engineering, the Mendoza College of Business and the department of psychology. At the pace of half of a full-time load, the program aims to attract working professionals, offering experience in management, marketing, information technology, government policy, health care, finance education and scientific research.

“A graduate of this new program will be equipped with the academic training, analytical insight, imagination and practical skills necessary for success as a data scientist,” Elliott Visconsi, Notre Dame’s chief academic digital officer, said in the release. “Graduates

will have the flexibility of mind to master new data science processes, tools and strategies as they emerge, and the ability to communicate effectively and act ethically in this exciting and fastmoving field.”

Participants will be invited to weekend immersions with faculty and industry experts at Notre Dame and in Silicon Valley.

AT&T experts will help design the program’s curriculum, according to the release. Current AT&T employees will also be eligible for discounted tuition and other benefits.

“Every technology going forward must factor in software and data analytics — whether it’s 5G networks, internet of things, artificial intelligence or any of today’s numerous industry drivers,” John Donovan, AT&T’s chief strategy officer and group president of technology and operations said in the release. “AT&T is proud to collaborate with Notre Dame on this innovative online degree program to skill the next generation of data scientists.”

The program is open for students of all academic backgrounds to apply, and begins in August 2017. More information can be found at datascience.nd.edu.

susta inabilit y cou ld ta ke t his course,” Cobb sa id. “I sa id, ‘We had g reat success w it h t hat class here at Sa int Ma r y’s, so cou ld we collaborate ? ’ That wou ld enable us to do somet hing toget her t hat none of us cou ld accomplish indiv idua lly. The g roup liked t he idea so we sta r ted building t he course, a nd now we’re of fering it.”

Ot her collaborat ing facu lt y members include Not re Da mes’ Rachel Nov ick a nd Ma rga ret Pfeil — director of

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the three campuses.

A conversation between faculty from the three schools more than a year ago provided the inspiration for the class, he said.

“We talked about what we could do to foster a tri-campus approach to sustainability, what we could we do to foster sustainability on three campuses and also to build connections between the campuses, because sustainability is usually something that happens in community,” Cobb said.

The course will have three titles, depending on which school a student attends: “Sustainability at Notre Dame,” “Sustainability at Saint Mar y’s” or “Sustainability at Holy Cross.”

Cobb proposed the idea of a team-taught course because of the previous success Saint Mar y’s had with such a course in the environmental studies department. He said a team-taught course allows the work load of an important class to be delegated to several faculty members who may not have the time to teach the class on their own.

“We rea lly wa nted a situat ion where a nyone who wa nted to study

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t he minor of susta inabilit y a nd associate professiona l specia list in mora l t heolog y, respect ively — a nd t hree Holy Cross facu lt y: director of ser v ice lea rning Michael Grif f in, director of Ca mpus Minist r y A ndrew Pola nieck i a nd associate professor of biolog y Br. Law rence Unf ried.

The course is st r uctured into three parts, Cobb said.

“We’re looking at landscape, energ y and food,” he

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take advantage of this free ride from one place to the next. We decided to bring it back to the safet y aspect.”

Student body president Corey Robinson said 16,000 students requested rides last year, just on the weekend.

“The numbers from Sunday to Wednesday are ver y manageable, about 200 to 400 requests a week, but on the weekends it goes up to 600 or 700,” he said.

“What we found with O’SNAP was that people were abusing it as a party shuttle because of the golf carts.”

Becca Blais student body vice president

SafeBouND w ill start at 9 p.m. ever y day, ending at 1:30 a.m. during the week and 3 a.m. on the weekends starting Thursday nights.

The golf carts and minivan w ill only be available during the week; on weekends, SafeBouND w ill be a walking ser v ice.

“We looked at the analy tics from last year and those were the popular times,”

said. “We’re going to look at each of those topics on each of the campuses and so the course meets alternately, one week at Holy Cross, one week at Saint Mar y’s, one week at Notre Dame and so on.”

Saint Mar y’s junior Jennifer Hagenauer, a global studies and environmental studies double major, said she joined the class because she enjoyed a previous sustainability course and is excited about the link the class has to Pope Francis’ encyclical “Laudato Si,” which she fell in love with her freshman year.

Hagenauer said the course met for an introduction session last week at Holy Cross and will take an ecological tour of Notre Dame this week.

“Getting involved with Notre Dame and Holy Cross makes me really excited,” she said. “It’s great getting different perspectives and different settings as we rotate classrooms each week.”

The first meeting of the course stressed the importance of community and highlighted how the students involved are ambassadors for sustainability at their respective schools,

NDSP captain of crime prevention, outreach and safet y Tracy Skibins said. “Student government thought it was important we work around parietals as well.”

The SafeBouND weekday hours are slightly shorter than the hours for O’SNAP, which went until 3 a.m.

“With the numbers, cutting it back on the weekdays shouldn’t make much of a difference,” chief of staff for student government Michael Markel said.

A “minimum of three and ma x imum of six” student walking pairs w ill be available on the weekends, Skibins said. To cut dow n on wait time, she said the pairs w ill be stationed at populated areas, like the librar y, LaFortune Student Center and Reckers, rather than being centered at HammesMowbray Hall.

“They have safet y vests on that signif y they work for SafeBouND, so you know they work for us,” Skibins said. “They also have a handheld radio that is in constant contact w ith our 911 dispatch center.”

Robinson said the rebranding w ill help students realize the purpose of the ser vice.

“We think that since it w ill be a walking program during the weekend and the golf cart and van on the weekdays, it w ill be much more

Hagenauer said.

“I want to know what Saint Mar y’s is doing, what Notre Dame is doing, what Holy Cross is doing and how it’s shifting, and what I can do to implement sustainable practices in the future,” she said.

Cobb said the final project of the course will be designing a proposal for a sustainability project, but the implementation of that project is something that would take place as the next step

“It’s great getting different perspectives and different settings as we rotate classrooms each week.”

Jennifer Hagenauer junior Saint Mary’s

after the class.

“One goal for this first time around was just to get the course on the books and figure out how to manage a tricampus course,” he said.

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manageable,” Robinson said. “We think that w ill decrease numbers from that ‘part y shuttle’ aspect and bring it dow n to the real issue at hand.”

Blais said that by working so closely w ith NDSP, SafeBouND can “constantly” be adapted to fit the needs of the students.

“We’re working to tr y to compliment SafeBouND w ith an off-campus safet y program as well,” Robinson said. “We’re in the works for that, but our v ision for dow n the road is to have an off campus safet y program, which hopefully we can announce soon, partner and match up w ith campus safet y and then we can have a more holistic v iew.”

The program is open to the whole Notre Dame communit y, including facult y and students from Saint Mar y’s and Holy Cross walking back to their campus. SafeBouND can be contacted through the ND Mobile app or by calling 574-631-5555.

Both Skibins and Robinson said students also always have the option to call SafeBouND after hours to request a police or campus safet y officer to assist them.

“We’ll never turn anyone away,” Skibins said.

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By CAELIN MILTKO Scene Writer

There’s something very enticing about watching fictional characters behave as total trainwrecks.

And, while in movies (like “Trainwreck”), the characters might finally get it together, TV shows have a tendency to let their characters mature a bit, only to backslide in the next episode, season, or arc.

Shows like “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” and “You’re the Worst” succeed primarily based on just how awful their characters really are.

“You’re the Worst” returned Wednesday for its third season. The end of the second season was hopeful, hinting that each of the main characters might be ready to finally mature.

After what has been praised as one of the best portrayals of clinical depression on TV, Gretchen (Aya Cash) was heading to therapy and finally starting to take meds. Lindsay (Kether Donohue) had (finally) reunited with her husband (Allan McLeod). Edgar (Desmin Borges) had found a girlfriend and meds that were actually combating his PTSD. Jimmy (Chris Geere) was finally able to admit his feelings for Gretchen — even if he was blackout drunk at the time.

Most of these steps towards maturity fell apart in the first half of Wednesday’s premiere. Jimmy is still commitment-phobic, Edgar’s meds have some unintended side effects and though it’s not a problem yet, Lindsay’s husband has some new plans for

By MATTHEW MACKE Scene Writer

You know that feeling when you really want to like something, but can’t actually bring yourself to do it?

That’s how I felt about Larry Wilmore’s “The Nightly Show.”

The series represented something relatively unheard of in the late night sphere: a news program (albeit a satiric one) with an African-American focus. On top of that it was hosted, written and populated with black men and women. This was not a television show hoping to draw in minority viewers, it was a show clearly for minority viewers.

That is a large part of what made its cancellation so disappointing. “The Nightly Show” didn’t feel like a marketing ploy by Comedy Central executives. It seemed authentic. Every show ended with a discussion between a few Nightly correspondents and the celebrity guest of the night.

This was a substantial change from the interview format that most late-night talk shows employ. It meant that the guest wasn’t there purely to plug an upcoming project. They were there to hold a conversation. One that the showrunners hoped would continue on among audience members after the credits rolled.

Unfortunately, the program never came into its own. The writers who participated in the closing discussion always seemed more concerned with getting a laugh than promoting dialogue. As a result, I always turned off the TV feeling as though JOSEPH HAN | The Observer

bonding “as a family.”

The unraveling of the semi-progress made in the second season could seem tired and overdone — and as though the TV show has already run its course. But what keeps “You’re the Worst” going are its self-deprecating humor, the naive cluelessness of its characters and its unending relatability.

From the first season’s, “Are you in a profession where you can day drink?” to Wednesday’s, “Have you seen what I do?,” the show has always been good at internally mocking its characters’ “jobs” which never seem to demand much from them (except, of course, when it is a convenient plot point). This episode’s midday heavy drinking scene is no exception.

When Gretchen does finally leave the bar to go to work, her client, Sam Dresden (Brandon Mychal Smith) continues to be the series’ wisest character.

Despite his youth, his questionable rap career and his insistent use of profanity in nearly everything he says, he’s usually the one person who can give Gretchen sound advice about her life.

“Be the CEO of your own life, Gretch,” he tells her after she returns from drinking with Jimmy.

Delivered by Sam, the statement is more sharp demand than comforting encouragement. He has no time for her waff ling worry about her relationship.

Finally, in the climax of the episode, “You’re the Worst” addresses the tricky problem of how much Gretchen and Jimmy truly care about each other.

On the phrase “I love you,” Gretchen says, “It’s just a promise to try really hard. It doesn’t mean you

can’t fail.” It’s a nice sentiment, but as always, the pair manage to interpret it in the worst possible way.

They assure each other that they are ready to drop the relationship at a moment’s notice even as they say “I love you,” thereby “resolving” their conf lict.

Outside of Gretchen and Jimmy’s unconventional relationship, everything manages to spiral as well and the final moments of the episode promise an interesting season for Lindsay and Edgar, who are finding that getting what they thought they wanted is not quite as fulfilling as they thought.

As always, “You’re the Worst” delivered a depressingly comedic episode — one where you realize halfway through laughing that it probably shouldn’t be as funny as it is. Jimmy’s one-liners are particularly good (“I could f ly a plane after five shots”), and every new fact Gretchen shares about herself garners at least a smile (“An owl tried to kill me at Bible camp”).

The premiere showed that the title still aptly describes its characters in the most comedic way.

Despite what the end of last season might have promised, progress towards maturity is slow, especially for these characters.

If the rest of the season is as good as the first episode, the third season promises to live up to its predecessors.

“You’re the Worst” airs on FX X at 10 p.m. on Wednesdays.

I had watched something both insubstantial and unfunny.

I found myself tuning in for “The Daily Show” and sticking around because “The Nightly Show” was there. When word started to spread, around Aug. 15, that “The Daily Show” spinoff was going to be cancelled after less than two years, it was clear that I wasn’t the only one watching it with a resounding sense of “meh.”

The cancellation was made even harder by the fact that, when watching the show, it was easy to see that Larry Wilmore was a decent human being. He may have joked a few too many times about killing people (usually Bill Cosby) for my liking, but all in all, he treated people well.

One of the first things I did after hearing that the show would be cancelled was check Wilmore’s Twitter account. I guess I was hoping to see him unload criticism on Comedy Central or something, but that wasn’t what happened.

Wilmore just tweeted some sad Beatles’ lyrics (from the song “Two of Us”) and proceeded to thank other programs for their alcoholic gifts while occasionally retweeting articles addressing his own show’s importance. The breakup wasn’t messy. Just mostly sad and a little funny. Even in death, the show managed to mitigate its own impact.

The new opening in Comedy Central’s lineup is attractive because of its potential to turn into a show that is far more entertaining than the lukewarm comedic stylings of “The Nightly Show.” However, the hole is also depressing, because it will be almost

impossible to fill with something as culturally valuable.

With all the articles published in the wake of the cancellation pointing at the show’s lack of segments capable of going viral, it will be surprising if the next filler doesn’t check that box. If the network is interested in another minority-oriented program, former “Daily Show” contributor Jessica Williams is theoretically available (she left to work on her own pilot) and Aasif Mandvi, also of “The Daily Show,” has the experience to handle that sort of project.

In the meantime, the Comedy Central administration (and you) should check out “United Shades of America.” It is a legitimate news program (running on CNN) starring comedian W. Kamau Bell. In it, he does things like attend a cross-burning and spend time in prison, and somehow manages to make it hilarious. It isn’t nearly as topical as either of the “Shows,” but it is an incredible look into some of America’s subcultures.

“United Shades of America” is what I hoped “The Nightly Show” would be: a genuinely funny television program that uses race as both a lens through which to view societal issues and a fulcrum to elevate discomfort and promote change. So while it’s sad to see such a well-intentioned show go bellyup, a precedent exists for quality minority-focused nonfiction entertainment. We just have to hope that Comedy Central, and other networks, are willing to keep trying.

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By AUGIE COLLINS Scene Writer

Usually, a band releases a steady f low of albums each year, with some churning out music incessantly and others taking their time. For fans of The Avalanches though, there has been a 16-year drought of music since the band released their praiseworthy debut album, “Since I Left You,” back in the year 2000. Needless to say, the six men who comprise The Avalanches have been taking their sweet time.

As the years continued to roll by without a second release, the consensus was that the band must be cooking up something groundbreaking, and their new album, “Wildf lowers,” f lies up to meet and surpass all of those expectations.

The Avalanches are a peculiar group of music makers, in that they rely heavily on samples, while mixing in original instrumentation and guest appearances at the same time. Reports stated that they used upwards of 900 samples on “Since I Left You,” and to piece that jumble of odd sounds into something coherent takes a great deal of time. Using samples to characterize their music means constantly scanning for sound bites during their daily routines, letting that radio blast in the car and digging through dusty old music files that haven’t seen the light of day in quite some time. Who knows, that advertisement on the television could become the baseline for their next track.

On “Wildf lower,” guest vocalists included the likes of Chaz Bundick from Toro Y Moi, Father John Misty,

By NORA McGREEVY Scene Writer

In one of the most memorable scenes from “The BFG,” released July 1, the title character (the Big Friendly Giant, the BFG for short) stands next to our heroine, 10-year-old orphan Sophie, under a massive tree.

“I’s hearing all the secret whisperings of the world,” the BFG whispers to Sophie, raising his gargantuan ears to the open air. A glowy, blue-green light emanates from the colossal branches and casts its silhouette against a shimmering night sky. He points to the multi-colored sparks f litting among the branches of the tree. “Thems is dreams,” he murmurs.

This is the place where dreams are born, a magical, pulsating nebula of imagination. Sophie and the BFG set about catching the newborn dreams, running after whirling stars like an otherworldly game of catching firef lies. Gazing up at the screen from my seat in the movie theatre, I am starstruck.

The aesthetic accomplishments of “The BFG” cannot be overstated. Directed by Steven Spielberg, the movie came with a hefty $140 million price tag, a number ref lected in its striking animations which consistently delight. The exceptional quality of animation rivals that of Andrew Stanton’s “WALL-E” or James Cameron’s “Avatar.”

Mark Rylance delivers an excellent performance

rapper Danny Brown, David Berman of the Silver Jews and more. This is what makes “Wildf lower” distinct, and not just simply an extension of “Since I Left You.” The Avalanches take the old and blend it with the new, creating tracks that are warm, gentle and ultimately beautiful. Perfect examples of this on the album are “Because I’m Me,” which blends the crackling vocals of a track you might find blaring from your grandparents old-timey radio, with the lyrical verses of Camp Lo, which burst forth with explosiveness. The track then blurs seamlessly into “Frankie Sinatra,” which features Danny Brown, and keeps up the vintage shtick while Brown’s lyrics rope the song into a more modern age.

The album is The Avalanches’ plaything, and it is easy to tell that they had as much fun producing it as we will have listening to it. “The Noisy Eater” is childish in nature to the extreme, as we listen to a man rap about his pursuit to find the perfect snack, all the while chomping and lip smacking sounds reverberate throughout the track. In addition, we hear a chorus of children belt out The Beatles’ “Come Together” in the background. The lyrics and premise of the song are silly, but so are The Avalanches, and these playful tracks are the essence of the band.

The indie pop songs on the album also deserve recognition. “Saturday Night Inside Out” sounds like an experimental track you may unearth while digging through a treasure trove of records, but at the same time it comes off as polished and refined.

It lackadaisically trundles along with summery guitar chords, while David Berman provides narrative

style vocals. Perpetuating the lively and bubbling feel of the album, “If I Was a Folkstar,” where Toro Y Moi is featured, throws it back to the ’70s with a beat you might find in the waiting lobby of an ancient video game. The song bounces along though, and shows similarities to recent Tame Impala tracks.

Overall, The Avalanches made “Wildf lowers” well worth the wait. Some may say that 16 years is a long time to wait for any album, and it is, but maybe we should just be thankful that “Wildf lowers” came to fruition in the first place. Dabbling in the sector of music that The Avalanches do, it’s easy for projects to unwind and fall apart because of the amount of work it takes to meld these songs together. However, The Avalanches have managed to take pieces from an immense number of puzzles, and craft something far more beautiful than the picture on the puzzle box.

as the titular character, despite the inherent challenges of playing a character 24 stories tall. He and daring Sophie, played by the adorable Ruby Barnhill, form an unlikely bond as they fight off the cohort of meaner, cannibalistic giants with appropriately ghastly names — including the Fleshlumpeater (Jemaine Clement) and his crony, Bloodbottler (Bill Hader). They even enlist the Queen of England herself to assist in their battle (played by Penelope Wilton of “Downton Abbey”).

Their journey moves quickly, but not too quickly, leaving ample room for both danger and the occasional (but relatively tasteful) fart joke. The plot appeals to both little kids and, in my case, their 19-year-old babysitters. In fact, I might have enjoyed the movie more than some of the kids I was with.

Spielberg adapted “The BFG” from the book by legendary British storyteller Roald Dahl. To that end, the movie captures the spectacle of Sophie’s story magnificently, but loses some of Dahl’s fantastic language.

Spielberg keeps a few “de-lumptious” malapropisms and whimsical names of key objects, such as “snozzcumber” (the BFG’s favorite food, vividly depicted as a kind of giant zucchini feat. larvae) and the fizzy, “whizzpopper”-inducing drink known as Frobscottle.

Yet Spielberg keeps the dialogue between Sophie and the BFG to a minimum, and viewers are privy to less of Dahl’s witty spirit and more of

the Fleshlumpeater’s animated fist-pounding.

Spielberg’s adaptation gives viewers a mythic enlarging of the BFG story, one better suited to f lashy CGI techniques and high-priced 3-D screenings than it is to quiet conversations between “human bean” and friendly giant.

Maybe that’s an inevitable side effect of lifting the story from its pages and attempting to re-create it on the big screen; it’s hard to say.

Ultimately, the heart of Dahl’s story lies in the relationship between Sophie and the BFG, a sweet kinship of two lonely souls, one giant and one “bean”, unified across cultural boundaries.

Unlike the book, where conversations between Sophie and the BFG portray their intimate relationship, Spielberg’s adaptation communicates the closeness, warmth and trust between the characters through focused shots.

With Sophie, the audience peers up at a wrinkly, friendly face that fills the entire screen, pokes a head out of a hole in the BFG’s front pocket, or steps confidently into the BFG’s reassuring outstretched hand.

For all of its fairy-tale and improbable surroundings, the friendship between Sophie and the BFG never feels generated or fake — a testament not only to the quality of production but the impressive talent of the actors themselves.

Contact Augie Collins at jcolli15@nd.edu

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Putting college in focus Michael Yu Senior Photographer

Recently, Over the past three years here as an Obser ver photographer, I’ve probably taken at least 10,000 shots for news and sports events. Working here has given me the priv ilege to v isit unique campus locations and get a glimpse of the unseen life at Notre Dame. I feel more connected to this place than most students, and I’m looking for ward to work this year.

But this year, I’m going into my job w ith diffidence. Ever y day of my senior year is a constant reminder of the impending doom of graduation, and w ith each shot I take, I become more aware of how seldom I’ve taken photos from the other side of the lens.

I’m afraid of looking back five years from now and not being able to remember college. The only artifacts w ill be v intage Obser ver issues, but the photos I take on dut y aren’t really my experiences. The photos that define the social side are the photos we see on social media: grainy, blurr y images of you and your friends after a night out, that show exactly who was there and what was done.

Not the subject-less, over-edited scener y shots on my Instagram.

This sentiment over photos has had me thinking about my time here. Did I really do the most I could have as a college student? I’m not in a lot of photos because I don’t do a lot outside of work and study ing. I don’t do a lot because I haven’t met a lot of people. I’ve been fortunate enough to come across some good people through my dorm and the mutually experienced pains of accounting, but deep, developed relationships have been relatively sparse; there’s no one else to blame but me. I’m at a weird point in my life where I have about seven months or so to tr y and absorb as much from my friends, most of whom I’ll likely never hear from again after mid-May. I hardly remember any thing I did in high school, and I’m afraid that it may be the same for college, except for a few sports moments.

So w ith all of this an x iet y, I had to develop a challenge of sorts. Now that I have a clearer sense of my post-graduate life, I want to devote more time this year to doing more and to have proof. I want to make sure I value the friends I do have more and do more w ith them. It’ll be a year of self-discover y. Will I ever overcome my fear of SYRs? Will I learn to not be so uptight w ith social gatherings?

Can I be capable of hav ing fun? I partly dread finding out, but the year is long enough for the answers. I’ll just have to make my shots count.

Contact Michael Yu at cyu5@nd.edu The views expressed in the Inside Column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.

An expectation to be educated Editorial It’s the second Friday of the school year. Classes are over for the week and homework hasn’t piled up too high yet, so new and returning students will be taking advantage of on- and off-campus nightlife.

For the majority of new students, college life is a significant departure from that of high school, and requires adjustments both in perspective and behavior. In particular, a majority of new students will enter environments where alcohol takes a more prominent role than it did in their high school years.

And with exposure to alcohol comes the possibility — not only for freshmen, but also for all other students — of finding themselves in alcohol-related emergency situations.

The natural reaction to such an emergency should be to seek out medical assistance for a friend in danger. However, fear of potential consequences — either for their friend or themselves — can cause students to waste time in critical situations.

The University’s Expectation of Responsibility policy, which took effect at the beginning of last year, is an attempt to address this fear and thus encourages students to call for help. However, the policy is neither particularly well explained nor entirely sufficient, as provisions in the rule could serve to incentivize inaction, rather than action, during demanding situations. Of particular concern is the University’s failure to clearly inform students what will happen to them in a medical emergency, either as good Samaritans or those in need of assistance. The policy groups potential outcomes for students into seemingly ambiguous and unfamiliar categories, which, without closely reading Du Lac, students are unlikely to know.

The policy states that when an underage student seeks help as a good Samaritan — either through contacting Notre Dame Security Police (NDSP), residence hall staff or local law enforcement — he or she will be subject to “formative” and/or “professional referral” outcomes that can range from in-dorm meetings to alcohol counseling and a psychological examination.

While these outcomes should not be scoffed at, they aren’t as serious as many with only a rudimentary knowledge of the policy may think.

Where the student in need of attention is concerned, however, the disciplinary outcomes can be significantly more severe, so much so that students concerned about a friend’s health may hesitate before seeking emergency assistance. Besides “formative” and “professional referral” outcomes, the student in need of medical attention is also subject to “administrative” and “loss of privilege” outcomes, the latter of which could include the loss of on-campus housing.

To act as if that clause is not a deterrent for students to seek help is naive on the part of Notre Dame. If a student knows his or her actions might cause a good friend to be kicked off campus, that student might not make the necessary, life-saving call. Where the policy aims to “remove barriers” to action, it, in some ways, could do the opposite: create hesitation during a

situation where every second could be the difference between life and death.

Drinking is far from just being an on-campus problem, though. In the case of an off-campus emergency, students will interact with the South Bend authorities, not NDSP. This brings into consideration a new set of rules and laws, many of which out-of-state (and some in-state) students may not be familiar with.

Notre Dame needs to make more than passing references to Indiana’s Lifeline Law, which purports to provide “immunity for the crimes of public intoxication, minor in possession, minor in consumption and similar laws, to persons who identify themselves to law enforcement while seeking medical assistance for a person suffering from an alcohol-related health emergency.” The law, which requires individuals to demonstrate they are acting in good faith to receive immunity, also applies to victims of sexual assault and those reporting what they believe to be crimes.

But if students aren’t properly informed of the law and the immunities it grants, the law becomes meaningless.

Unlike Notre Dame, which added the Expectation of Responsibility two years after Indiana passed the Lifeline Law, Saint Mary’s has been more proactive on the issue. The College instituted a Good Samaritan policy three years before Indiana passed its Lifeline Law, and currently makes a more concerted effort to encourage its incoming first-year students to call 911 in case of an emergency. Saint Mary’s also implemented a Medical Amnesty policy, which protects students from disciplinary actions if they call for help for themselves. Under both the Medical Amnesty and the Good Samaritan policies, disciplinary action will only be taken when a student fails to seek medical assistance “when it is clearly needed.”

The College should be commended for taking a stance that actively seeks to prevent tragedy, however there is still more work to be done to ensure that every student knows this policy exists.

While the Lifeline Law and similar policies are necessary steps toward preventing tragedy, lack of knowledge about such policies, as well as the fear of getting a friend or themselves in trouble, could be reason enough for students not to make the call.

Ultimately, students shouldn’t have to sift through confusing policies and oft-unfamiliar state laws to have an idea of what to do in an emergency. When we were in high school, we routinely had fire drills and tornado drills so emergency response would become second nature. The University should create an atmosphere where that’s the case for alcohol-related incidents, too. Notre Dame needs to be a place where students fully understand the options available to them — both University and state-driven — when a fellow student is in need of medical attention. And when both the College and University hand out punishments, their policies need to be clear regarding the student who needs medical attention to remove all reason for hesitation from the situation.

Notre Dame has the power to prevent unnecessary student deaths, but if their policies remain unclear and unknown to students, the results could be tragic.

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Campus orientation: ‘Avoid getting raped’ Gary Caruso Capitol Comments

A woman who plays on my coed softball team retweeted a provocative photograph this week. It surfaced in the wake of the convergence of nationwide campus orientations with a high profile New Hampshire preparatory boarding school assault survivor who shed her anonymity. The tweet simply displayed the image of a college woman holding a handwritten sign that read, “I need feminism because my university teaches ‘How to avoid getting raped’ instead of ‘Don’t rape’ at freshman orientation.”

That meme poignantly articulates the way many institutions not only miss a global perspective of sexual assault, but prefer to safeguard their brand images with the public at any cost, sometimes while sacrificing the victims with impunity. On Tuesday, NBC’s “Today” interviewed Chessy Prout, a former St. Paul’s Prep School student, who as a freshman at age 15 accused a senior boy of sexually assaulting her. While nearly unconscious, she claimed the boy assaulted her as part of a longstanding “Senior Salute” cultural ritual prevalent among the student body where senior boys competitively tried to engage in sex with several underclass students. The Prout family, of whom the father and an older sister are alumni of St. Paul’s, filed a civil lawsuit against the school alleging that the school failed to protect children entrusted to its care and turned a blind eye to a “warped culture of sexual misconduct” on its campus.

In this case, the school’s words and actions are proof that it ultimately treasured its brand. A crisis management response seems to have overtaken nurturing and reconciliation. According to court documents, the school’s attorneys demanded that Prout’s identity be made public, arguing that its reputation has been attacked “from behind a cloak of anonymity.”

In response, St. Paul’s issued a statement to “Today” rife with word parsing and obfuscation, which

included: “As was the case when the survivor was a student here and subsequently, the School admires her courage and condemns unkind behavior toward her. We feel deeply for her and her family. We have always placed the safety and well-being of our students first and are confident that the environment and culture of the school have supported that. We categorically deny that there ever existed at the School a culture or tradition of sexual assault. However, there’s no denying the survivor’s experience caused us to look anew at the culture and environment. This fresh look has brought about positive changes at the School.”

Fresh looks and positive changes aside, the Prout case underscores the premise of that tweeted photograph. So long as judges have more sympathy for young men in their late teens or early 20s — the dumb, knuckle-dragger stage of life — who perpetuate assaults in search of a split second of pleasure, the quest for a victim’s justice is skewed. Whenever institutions defend their reputations while casting aside a victim’s reputation, society’s outlook remains skewed. When a boy’s perception of assault differs from a girl’s perception, our educational systems remain skewed.

Ironically, sometimes when confronted with such a personal, intrusively heinous accusation, the most brilliant of communities — academic settings, most notably — conduct themselves for the most part with a brainless air of self-preservation; certainly, the Catholic Church abjectly failed during its widespread parish-based child molestation cover-ups. Moreover, religious-affiliated academic institutions like Notre Dame cannot be excused either when cloaked with both academic brilliance and religious righteousness.

In such cases, it does not matter what claim the institution coddles — the “premier” Catholic, or “traditional” Catholic or “liberal” Catholic label — it matters whether or not they only skittishly recoil in defense of self-image.

As a student at Notre Dame, I lived the transition from an all-male to a coeducational student

population. It was an awkward time of social and religiously thought-based transitioning, especially for the University Health Services. However, University President Emeritus Fr. Theodore Hesburgh wisely, but sternly, guided that chaotic process. Hesburgh’s strength reminded me of the infamous World War II Army General George S. Patton, under whom my father served in Northern Africa, who drilled acceptable decorum in such stark terms that even the most irresponsible private feared crossing the line.

If General Patton led an academic institution today — it would be entertaining to envision him in a priest’s collar with the Golden Dome over his shoulder — his campus orientation program would emphasize the “not” doing of offenses rather than the “avoid” suffering offenses. As much as we believe this concept is mere common sense, it is not cemented throughout our society or across generations. We need only be reminded of the pending Roger Ailes harassment charges at Fox News, that Prout’s convicted assailant, Owen Labrie, only served half of his mere one-year sentence or Stanford swimmer Brock Turner’s rape conviction only involved a light six-month confinement.

As we progress beyond orientation sessions through lifetime encounters, let the riding boot of General Patton be our symbol of right and wrong. No one should be taught how to avoid assault because prohibition is not emphasized. Our genders are not dividing lines for equality, civility or decency. Until everyone realizes that, victims will continue to be victimized within our judicial system. We all deserve better.

Gary J. Caruso, Notre Dame ‘73, serves in the Department of Homeland Security and was a legislative and public affairs director at the U.S. House of Representatives and in President Clinton’s administration. His column appears every other Friday.

Contact him on Twitter: @GaryJCaruso or via email: GaryJCaruso@alumni.nd.edu The views expressed in this column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.

Letter to the editor

Our unraveling discourse Jefferson’s flowery prose has wilted, King’s inspirational cadence has faded and Scott Key’s emotional lyrics have drifted past. The voices of our greatest achievements have largely been drowned out by a coarse cacophony of fragmented concerns.

One of the areas through which progress can be evaluated is through the lens of how we perceive each other, how we treat each other, and how we speak to and about each other. Since the founding of the Republic, America has struggled through various adolescent periods, and stages of infirmity, during which her citizenry has felt the pain of various forms of bigotry. These struggles have strengthened our resolve to become the best version of our societal self, while at the same time leaving scars on our national profile. They have caused great pain but they have not broken our spirit. Through the lens of hindsight, most people would now say that these changes in attitude, beliefs and law were positive evolutions.

We claim to desire to be a diverse, tolerant society and yet we have become less willing to even listen to the perspectives of those who differ from our own.

We say that we take pride in the progress that has been made in breaking down the walls of various forms of prejudice while in our minds, our words and our actions, many of us demonstrate intolerance for those with different ideological views. This ideology bigotry has led to a degrading of the decorum of discourse. We have become unwilling to consider other opinions and are quick to dismiss that there is any legitimate value in an alternative point of view. This reflexive response occurs because we are certain that we know the type of people who think and talk like this; the type of people that don’t get it, or the type

of people who are simply selfish, bad people. We categorize people with our perceptions and place labels on them. There are all kinds of labels which project negative perceptions to one group or another including political associations like Democrats, Liberals, Republicans and Conservatives. Unfortunately, to many people, the mere mention of this type of label being applied to an individual leads to an adversarial response.

In an election year it is always easy for us to view the political class through a negative lens. We become critical of the style of communication that they use to inform us who they are, what they believe in and what they will do if elected to the highest office in the land. We hear from the pundits how the candidates promote their agendas, how polarized the political process has become, and how they are unwilling to work together for the good of the American people. Yet, there is a more important question to be explored. Is this type of communication style leading society in a more intolerant direction, or rather, is this tone a reflection of society? A quick trip to a coffee shop, an airport, a school or the average home illuminates that we have become a people who, through our words, have become important, impatient, and lacking grace in how we communicate. We have become a nation that snaps its’ “T’s” when it says the word ‘what’. A word which previously had been used as a question has now become a statement of disapproval. It has also become commonplace for a person passing by others to hear the word “whatever” stated by one of the people as a pejorative response. In fact, our tolerance is contracting at a point in time where we need it to be expanding. This approach is not the

result of the polarization that we hear discussed with great frequency, but rather is the cause of it.

A few decades ago a candidate ran for our highest office by calling for “a kinder and gentler nation” and was widely ridiculed for it. Perhaps, we can now look at the state of our discourse and admit that he was prescient. The communication style that we are witnessing during this election cycle has become acceptable on the public stage because it has become commonplace on our playgrounds and in our schools, in our homes and our daily life. We don’t like what someone thinks or says so we ignore them, or we shut them down. We wonder how it has ever come to this point, how society has become so aggressive and intolerant of other points of view? The average man and woman on the street say that they don’t like the way that things have evolved. But what can we do about it? How do we change it? Facing this, the intersection of disappointment and frustration, it is still possible that sage heads can recognize that raised voices, protests or even elections won’t change the state of our societal tone. At a time when all of the cameras are pointed at the candidates, perhaps we can simply hoist a small mirror, to look closely, and examine our own voice in the choir. Since harmony is a balancing of sounds, let us truly listen, let us adjust our key and let us work to correct the decorum of discourse in our lives, our homes and our society so that a more appealing quality and character of sound will appear.

Bill Brennan senior associate Mendoza College of Business Aug. 30

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Crossword | Will Shortz

Horoscope | Eugenia Last Happy Birthday: Do what makes the most sense to you. Practicality will help you keep situations from getting blown out of proportion. The more time spent on self-improvement, networking and improving your health, the easier it will be to deal with any outside influences that surface. Anger will limit you, but being proactive and positive will help you get ahead. Your numbers are 1, 7, 13, 26, 38, 41, 43.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Be disciplined and stay on top of what’s going on at work as well as your personal finances. Interviews, negotiations and signing contracts are all favored. Celebrate with someone you love. Romance will improve your personal life.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Live and learn. You will face a difficult decision about how to best help others and at the same time support your own interests.

If someone puts pressure on you, head in a different direction.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Proceed with caution. Listen carefully and keep your distance from anyone who is looking for a fight. Moderation, practicality and minding your own business will allow you to focus on personal discipline and improvements instead of wasting your time fending off criticism.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Good things will come to those who show patience, tolerance and are willing to work diligently toward set goals. Your tenacity and practical input will pay off when dealing with partners or groups. Protect against health hazards and minor mishaps.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Keep an open mind, but don’t fold under pressure. You’ll face controversy and might be offered iffy information from someone who is trying to get you to part with your hard-earned cash. Invest in yourself, not someone else.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Express your concerns and listen to suggestions.

The interaction between you and someone you respect will help you resolve a pending issue. Don’t take on responsibilities that don’t belong to you. Let your intuition guide you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Good fortune is heading your way. Update your look and put your best foot forward. You’ll make a good impression if you are a self-starter. Being willing to put in the hours and finish what you start. You’ll be recognized and rewarded.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t let someone from your past ruin what you’ve worked so hard to build. Temptation will lead to trouble. Stay focused on what you want, not what someone else is trying to get you to do. Perseverance will pay off.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Live and learn. Don’t be fooled by someone who is offering you something unrealistic. Take a step back and learn from past experiences before you make the same mistake twice. You’ll avoid poor habits and influences if you show discipline and courage.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your insight into future trends will help you make wise choices. Fixing up your home or making a move that will raise your standard of living will encourage you to keep working hard and enjoying the benefits of your labor.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Invest in personal growth. Putting a disciplined regimen in place will help you make your way to the winner’s circle. Celebrating your hard work with someone you love will make your efforts worthwhile.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Emotional deception will set in when dealing with relationships and your responsibilities to others. Do your best to honor promises, but don’t take on unreasonable tasks. Try to keep your balance and avoid arguments.

Birthday Baby: You are precise and strong-willed. You are practical, helpful and caring.

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MLB | braves 9, padres 6

59 makes 58 mean more for Furyk Elizabeth Greason Sports Writer

Nearly 40 years ago, A l Geiberger became the first player to shoot a 59 on the PGA Tour. W hile the 1966 PGA champion still goes by the nickname “Mr. 59,” in essence, he never did anything noteworthy after his histor y-making round.

Let’s fast for ward 36 years, to when Jim Fur yk became the sixth golfer on the Tour ever to match Geiberger’s magic number: 59. The golf world went crazy. The image of Fur yk, his 5-Hour Energ y cap on back wards, mid-fist pump and yelling in elation w ill forever be engrained in the minds of ever yone watching. A lmost immediately, the World Golf Hall of Fame opened an ex hibit on Fur yk’s round at the BMW Championship.

Because shooting 59 is that big a deal. It doesn’t happen to just anyone, and it takes true mental fortitude and talent to pull off, along w ith just a little bit of luck.

There’s a reason Golf Channel still puts up the #59watch watermark whenever someone is on track to have the round of a lifetime, even though six people have already reached the 59 milestone. That’s because that’s exactly what it is for most of the golfers who could be on track for a 59: the round of a lifetime. In ever y case of a PGA Tour member shooting a 59, it was the best round of his life. Well, in ever y case except for one.

At the start of August, Jim Furyk did the unthinkable and broke through the 59 ceiling, shooting an unprecedented 58 in the final round of the Travelers Championship and becoming the first to do so in a PGA event.

Again, the golf world lost its collective mind. The World Golf Hall of Fame, for the second time in

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three years, opened another shrine to Furyk’s latest round of a lifetime.

However, that, in and of itself, is what differentiates Furyk from his fellow “Mr. 59s.” Because everyone else who earned the nickname peaked the moment they signed that historic scorecard. Sure, the names Appleby and Duval ring bells to those who spend Thursday through Sunday camped out listening to Johnny Miller and David Feherty analyze swings, but for all intents and purposes, Furyk is the only “Mr. 59” who has mattered since he earned the name.

Over his long career, Furyk has picked up 17 tour wins — including the 2010 FedEx Cup and the $10 million purse that comes with it — and the 2003 U.S. Open, of course, on top of the two best scores in the history of the PGA Tour. It is what sets Furyk apart. That is why the golf world glued itself to the television when Furyk went on his charge for 58 in August. It’s because Jim Furyk shooting a 58 means so much more than anyone else shooting a 58. His 59, which was previously considered to be the pinnacle of the sport as whole, was not the round of his lifetime. He accomplished even more.

If you or I went out and shot a 58 tomorrow, very few people would give it a second thought. It would be written off as luck and become family folklore. But Jim Furyk shooting 58 matters. It matters because of his 59. The combination of those two scores — the combination that only he holds — is proof that Furyk is not simply one of the lucky ones.

He is also one of the greats.

Contact Elizabeth Greason at egreason@nd.edu The views expressed in this Sports Authority are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.

Braves complete first home sweep of season Associated Press

ATLANTA — In a largely forgettable season, the Atlanta Braves finally have reason to gloat a bit.

They swept a three-game series at Turner Field for the first time this year.

And, get this: They’ve scored at least seven runs in five straight home games — the first time that’s happened since 1953.

Freddie Freeman homered and the Braves broke the game open with a fiverun fifth inning, beating the San Diego Padres 9-6 on Thursday.

“We’re not having the kind of season we wanted to,” Freeman said. “But we want to finish strong.”

One day after Minnesota dipped below Atlanta to the worst record in the majors, the Braves kept on winning behind a six solid innings

from Mike Foltynewicz (8-5) and another strong showing from the offense.

It was the first time they’ve had five consecutive home games with at least seven runs since Aug. 7-10, 1953, the team’s debut season in Milwaukee.

“We don’t want the worst record in baseball,” Freeman said. “We’re trying to take care of business in September so we don’t have that.”

The slugging first baseman put Atlanta up in the third with his 28th homer, a two-run liner into the rightfield seats off Jarred Cosart (0-2). After Hector Sanchez homered for the Padres in the fifth, the Braves finished off Cosart in the bottom half.

Freeman walked with the bases loaded, followed by two-run singles from both Matt Kemp and Anthony Recker.

The Braves’ two previous

three-game sweeps this season came on the road.

They’re still just 22-44 at the Ted, but feeling a lot better about the way they’ve played since the All-Star break.

Atlanta has won 20 of its last 45 games.

“We’re not looking at the big picture,” interim manager Brian Snitker said. “We’re just trying to put our best foot forward every day.”

Foltynewicz won his fourth straight decision over six starts. He went six innings, yielding just four hits though he did get touched for a pair of homers. Wil Myers went deep in the sixth, lofting a two-run shot just inside the left-field pole.

It wasn’t enough to keep the Padres from their seventh loss in the last nine games.

Cosart lasted only 4 1-3 innings, charged with seven runs on five hits and three walks.

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PHILADELPHIA — Jets quarterback Bryce Petty threw a 44-yard touchdown pass to Robby Anderson before injuring his shoulder, but a pair of big plays helped the Philadelphia Eagles beat the New York Jets 14-6 Thursday night.

Paul Turner returned a punt 71 yards for a touchdown and Ed Reynolds took an interception 90 yards for a score to help the Eagles (40) complete an undefeated preseason for the first time since 2012, when they finished 4-12 in Andy Reid’s last season as coach.

Petty tossed a perfect strike down the right sideline that Anderson caught in stride after beating JaCorey Shepherd. But the secondyear pro took a hard shot on the play and left with a

shoulder injury. Petty didn’t return even though the Jets said he was probable to come back.

Petty’s injury could solve New York’s quarterback dilemma. Geno Smith, a former starter, is expected to back up Ryan Fitzpatrick for the second straight season. Rookie Christian Hackenberg is a secondround pick, so his spot should be secure. The Jets (13) are considering keeping all four quarterbacks on the roster, but Petty could end up on injured reserve.

Petty, a fourth-round pick in 2015, was 4 of 6 for 87 yards.

Hackenberg followed an up-and-down debut against the Giants last week with an awful performance. He was 11 of 31 for 54 yards and one pick. Hackenberg made a poor throw while being

hit by Bryan Braman, and Reynolds reached down to intercept it and ran it back 90 yards.

Eagles quarterback Sam Bradford and most starters for both teams didn’t play.

Pick this Eagles backup QB Chase Daniel threw interceptions to Taiwan Jones and Juston Burris in the first half and finished 14 of 22 for 131 yards.

Win a job Anderson, who played on the same field for Temple, had two catches for 61 yards and might have earned a roster spot following an impressive preseason. ... Turner, another undrafted rookie, could’ve solidified his spot as Philadelphia’s fifth receiver. ... Reynolds also helped his cause to make the roster.

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Belles look ahead to strong seasons

By RYAN KLAUS Sports Writer

Cross Countr y Saint Mar y’s opens its season this weekend at the Calv in Inv ite.

“This is really early racing,” Belles head coach Jackie Bauters said. “It should be a great opportunit y for our first years to get in uniform and returners to shake some ner ves out and check their current fitness as we head into the season.

My goals are really to put forth our best efforts, tr y to run w ith teammates and have a great time.”

Last year’s A ll-MIAA first team member and senior Brittany Beeler returns w ith four other seniors to anchor a team that finished 15th at last year’s NCAA regional.

“I am really excited to see what this season has in store,” Bauters said. “We have two really strong contributors back from injuries: [junior] Reilly Pieri, who was out last season, and [sophomore] Aubrey Penn, who missed the second half of last season. They came back really solid and w ill definitely play a v ital role in our scoring this year. [Senior] Kaitly n A lessi is poised to have a phenomenal senior season, and the sophomores and juniors are already looking fitter now than they were at this time last year.

“I think it’s going to be a great season. I’m really hoping our team stays healthy first and foremost, and in doing so, we can re-claim third place in the MIAA. There should be some nice [personal records] along the way this year.”

The Calvin Invite will take place Saturday and is set to begin at 10 a.m.

Golf Saint Mar y’s returns to action this weekend at the Olivet Labor Day Invite.

Last weekend, the Belles finished in second place behind Bethel at the Cross Town Rivalr y while their

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“Golf can be a ver y tricky game,” Belles head coach Kim Moore said. “One day, you could be playing lights out and ever ything is going right, and then the next day, you can’t get anything to go your way. However, I am always looking for improvement week to week. I feel the more time we have to practice, the better our consistency should be. I am really looking for better short game this week. We have had some great practice sessions this week, so I’m really expecting some good things.”

The Olivet Labor Day Invite will be a two-day event that will take place over the course of Saturday and Sunday.

“The Olivet Labor Day [Invite] is always a great test for us,” Moore said. “First off, the course we play is one that we play a lot during our season and can be extremely difficult, especially for our freshmen who have not played it before. Secondly, the competition is usually ver y good. Olivet — the host school — is a rival conference opponent and is always competitive. We will also be seeing two nationallyranked teams in Washington University of St. Louis and Illinois Wesleyan. I’m really expecting those teams to be just as competitive as they were last season.

“However, I feel we have a strong team this year that can play with a lot of nationally-ranked teams. I am expecting some good scores out of our upperclassmen, who have played this course a number of times. I feel that our team can really set a good tone for the rest of this season with a good showing this weekend.”

The Olivet Labor Day Invite is set to begin at 11:45 a.m.

Saturday at The Medalist Golf Club in Marshall, Michigan.

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the Irish, the Chanticleers have not lost a set in their first three games. The Chanticleers are led by senior middle back Annayka Legros and junior outside hitter Leah Hardeman.

Legros has 14 blocks and 21 kills on the season, while Hardeman leads the team with 30 kills and is tied with

senior outside hitter Natasa Savovic for the team lead in kills with 22.

Joining Coastal Carolina and Notre Dame, Howard (4-0) is also entering the Shamrock Invitational with an undefeated record after winning the District of Columbia Volleyball Challenge. On the way to their 3-0 record, the Bison defeated George Mason, Georgetown and American in five sets. Then on Tuesday,

the Bison beat UMBC to bring their record up to 4-0.

Sophomore setter Tamia Dokcery leads the Bison with 41 digs, while sophomore middle backer Olubumi Okunade sets the pace for the team in blocks with 23.

The Irish first take the court on Friday at 7 p.m. in Purcell Pavilion Pavilion against Coastal Carolina.

On Saturday, they will play Howard at 12:30 p.m. and Purdue at 7 p.m.

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Irish junior middle blocker Sam Fry attempts a kill during Notre Dame’s 3-0 win over Western Michigan on Saturday at Purcell Pavilion. Fry leads the team in kills and points per set.

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they came back from 2-0 dow n w ith only 10 men to end the match in a tie. Clark said Notre Dame w ill have to outperform a team that excels in many different areas on the field against Stanford, and that the Irish w ill take lessons learned from their close v ictor y over New Mex ico into the first game of the tournament.

“New Mex ico were a ver y physical team, and I think last week’s game was a good intro for this week’s game,” Clark said. “Last year’s Stanford team were strong running for ward. They have back players that have the

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abilit y to ser ve qualit y balls into channels where the forwards are prepared to make runs. They are strong aerially and they w ill look to get on the end of crosses. They do a lot of things ver y well; you don’t w in a national championship if you don’t do a lot of things well.”

California comes into the weekend w ith a w in and a tie and w ill face Indiana before meeting Notre Dame.

Senior defender Nick Lima headed in two goals for the Bears (1-0-1) in their last outing, so controlling the air w ill likely be important for the Irish in this second matchup of the weekend.

With a quick turnaround after its first game, Notre Dame w ill then have to

prepare for a strategically different opponent immediately after it finishes its first game.

“From Cal teams in the past, they are usually ver y technical,” Clark said.

“They are equally talented [to Stanford], but slightly different w ith their intricate passing game.”

Notre Dame w ill look remain undefeated on the season this Friday against Stanford at 5:30 pm at Armstrong Stadium in Bloomington in the first leg of the IU Credit Union Classic, followed by a matchup against Cal on Sunday at 12:30 p.m.

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tough, organized opponent.

“From what I’ve seen, they play a 3-4-3, which we haven’t seen yet. A nd what that system does is apply pressure w ith greater numbers higher up the field, which makes it harder for your team to play out of the pressure. So in practice, we’re going to tr y and put one team in that system, play against that and talk about where the spaces are and how to exploit them.”

Romagnolo said she hopes her team can turn in another performance similar to Monday night’s v ictor y over the Broncos.

“I want to see us read the space that’s on the field,” Romagnolo said. “If they’re going to press w ith six players and tr y to press us and force us to turn the ball over, I’d like to see us tr y to by pass the midfield sometimes, find our for wards right away, have our for wards hold it and we can play off of them.

I want us to just read the space: If there’s a high line, I want us to take that space.

“I think what we did well against Western Michigan was that we varied the ways we attacked. There were times when we went over the top, there were times we went over the weak side, there were times we attacked up the middle and there were times we went 1v1. I felt we showed much better decision-making and took care of the ball well. I want us to keep improv ing on that and do it against a different system.”

Notre Dame w ill have only a brief respite before being in action again, taking on Missouri on Sunday. The Tigers (3-1) have had a grueling start to the season, w ith all three of their most recent games going to overtime.

They also have seen plent y of goals at both ends so far this season, w ith nine goals scored and seven conceded.

Freshman for ward Sarah Luebbert has led the Tigers’ attack so far this season w ith three goals. It w ill be the last home game for Notre Dame

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until Sept. 25, w ith the Irish embarking on a four-game stretch on the road over the next t wo weeks.

Romagnolo said the veterans on her team have been important leaders so far, and hopes that w ill continue for this weekend’s games.

“I like to look to the veteran players as leaders,” Romagnolo said. “[Goalkeeper] Kaela Little, [midfielder] Sandra Yu, [forward] Kaleigh Olmsted — those are three players who have played most of their career for us. They’re seniors or captains, and when they play well, I feel like ever ything clicks for us. We really missed not hav ing Kaleigh at Michigan — she was out w ith a concussion and that really impacted our chemistr y up front and the connection w ith the midfield group.

I thought [junior for ward] Karin Muya in the last game came on really strong. She redshirted last season due to injur y, and she’s just getting herself back into things.

[Freshman for ward] Jennifer Westendorf’s had some really nice f lashes. Our back four has started to play really well together — [junior] Ginny McGowan and [sophomore] Rachel Heard are getting confident and gaining some good experience at center-back.”

Romagnolo added she thinks her young team should continue to improve as the season goes on.

“So far I’m happy,” Romagnolo said. “I think it’s a young group who are continually learning, and I want them to continue to grow, take the experiences their getting and to improve on those experiences. A fter ever y game, we talk about the things we do well and the things we need to keep improving on, and my hope is that we continue to grow after each game and just keep going from there.”

The Irish will face both teams at Alumni Stadium, with Illinois State at 7 p.m.

Friday before Sunday’s encounter with Missouri, which kicks off at 5 p.m.

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Irish set to play defending national champs

By R.J. STEMPAK Sports Writer

Notre Dame w ill travel to Blooming ton, Indiana, to ta ke on No. 15 Stanford and Ca lifornia t his weekend at t he IU Credit Union Classic.

The Irish (2-0-0) enter t heir t hird game of t he season as t he fourt h-ranked team in t he nation af ter a strong start consisting of t wo shutout performances.

Notre Dame continues to learn more about its identit y w it h ever y game, and Irish head coach Bobby Clark, in his 16t h season as head coach, is ver y familiar w it h t he development process his team needs to embark on.

“The aim of t he squad is to get where we want to be in November and December,” Clark said. “We want to have a grow t h mindset and ta ke somet hing out of ever y game and improve it for t he next game. If we do t hat after ever y game, we w ill be a much better team come t he end of t he year.”

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t he tournament led by 10 players who are seniors or graduate students.

This tournament in Blooming ton is a yearly trip for t he Irish, whose leadership has impressed Clark so far t his season.

“The t hing I like about t his group is t hat we have good leadership w it hin t he group so far,” Clark said. “This w ill be a tough and f un weekend, but it w ill be a good test for us.”

The f irst test for t he Irish come in t he form of t he defending NCAA champions: Stanford, who w ill be t he f irst ranked team t he Irish face t his year, as well as t he opponent for t he f irst game away from A lumni Stadium. The Cardina l (0-02) are w inless t hrough t wo contests, competing in t wo ties to start t heir year. The reigning NCAA champions hope to continue t heir form from t he last 13 minutes of t heir last match against Saint Mar y’s (Ca lif.), where see M SOCCER PAGE 11

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Recovering from a disappointing 2015 season, Notre Dame’s early momentum w ill be put to t he test t his weekend as t he team plays at home in t he Shamrock Inv itationa l. No. 24 Purdue is a headline opponent on t he slate, which a lso includes unranked Coasta l Carolina and Howard.

The Irish (3-0) are coming off an unbeaten performance at t he Golden Dome Inv itationa l, which is t he team’s best start in f ive years. The Irish defeated Seton Ha ll, Western Michigan and Cleveland State, each in straight sets.

Junior setter Caroline Holt was named t he MVP of t he tournament, rack ing up 105 assists and leading t he team in digs w it h 12.

Junior middle blocker Sam Fr y and freshman outside hitter Jemma Yeadon were a lso named to t he a ll-tournament team. Yeadon made her collegiate debut in t he

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Notre Dame junior forward Jon Gallagher runs past a defender during Notre Dame’s 1-1 tie against Valparaiso on Aug. 22 at Alumni Stadium. Gallagher leads the Irish this season in points.

Golden Dome Inv itationa l and earned 16 k ills to show for it, while t he upperclassman Fr y tota led 25 k ills over t he course of t he weekend.

Notre Dame’s biggest competition for t he weekend — t he Boilerma kers (2-1) — w ill be look ing to rebound as t hey fell to No. 23 Kentuck y in f ive sets last weekend.

Despite t he loss, Purdue junior setter Ashley Evans posted her f irst career triple double w it h 10 k ills, 10 digs and 43 assists. Purdue led Kentuck y earlier in t he deciding f if t h set 4-1 and later 8-5, but t he Wildcats scored si x of t he next seven points to ta ke an 11-9 lead. A nd t hough t he Boilerma kers extended t he game a few more points, t hey fell short by a f ina l score of 20-18.

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ND continues homestand against ISU, Missouri

By DANIEL O’BOYLE Sports Writer

No. 23 Notre Dame faces a busy weekend ahead, w ith home games against both Illinois State and Missouri.

The Irish (3-1-0) w ill face Illinois State on Friday after a comfortable 3-0 v ictor y over Western Michigan on Monday. The Redbirds (1-3-0) earned their first w in of the season Sunday, beating Eastern Illinois by a score of 4-0. Irish head coach Theresa Romagnolo said the Redbirds’ 3-4-3 formation is a new challenge for her team to face.

“They’re a good team,” Romagnolo said. “I’ve watched them play a couple of different times, and I think they’re organized.

They play a bit of a different system, so that’ll be an adjustment for us. They work hard — they’re a see W SOCCER PAGE 11

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Irish freshman forward Jennifer Westendorf attempts to intercept a pass during Notre Dame’s 1-0 win over Wisconsin on Aug. 21.