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Professors discuss #MeToo implications Community reflects on contemporary social movement in Pizza, Pop and Politics lecture series By SELENA PONIO News Writer

A simple hashtag, #MeToo, was the spark that helped light a contemporary social movement, and on Tuesday members of the Notre Dame community gathered in Geddes Hall to discuss the implications of the #MeToo moment. The discussion was part of the NDVotes lecture series “Pizza, Pop & Politics.” Jennifer Mason McAward, associate professor of law and director of the Center for Civil and Human Rights, and Geoff Layman, professor of political science and interim director of the Rooney Center for the Study of American Democracy, led the discussion. “The ultimate goal is workplace equality and an end to

sexual harassment,” McAward said. “The New York Times can’t write an expose about every Harvey Weinstein that’s out there; the question is where do we go from here and how do we capitalize on the moment.” McAward said culture, the political system and the legal system all require conscious change in order to cultivate an environment of workplace equality. “How do we make the conduct not just unacceptable but unthinkable?” she said. McAward said our legal system can be used as a tool to incentivize changes, help encourage better conduct and deter harassment. “One of the key pillars of the ‘Time’s Up’ project is a fund for

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Jennifer Mason McAward, Center for Civil and Human Rights director, explores legal aspects of the #MeToo movement Tuesday in Geddes Hall. McAward lectured with political science professor Geoff Layman.

Exhibit showcases student photos By MAEVE FILBIN News Writer

Professor Douglas Tyler gave his “Introduction to Digital Photography” students a simple instruction: Construct a diary illustrating daily life through a camera lens. The result was “Digital Diaries,” an exhibit on display since mid-February in the Saint Mary’s Cushwa-Leighton Library that explores the mundanities of life through a digital photography series. Tyler said his students are working with diaries in part because his course integrates women’s voices, which are strong in that area of literature. “The assignment also allows students to equate actions in the area of literature with actions in the arena of the visual arts — both seek to express themselves through images,” Tyler said in an email. “The final project for the students is presented on their personal website and is intended to broaden the students’ appreciation for the multiplicity of presentation modes available to contemporary photographers.” This exhibition allows digital

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photography students to share their thoughts and expressions with others, hopefully enriching the lives of viewers and exposing the fundamental truths that lie within the images, Tyler said. “Art is of little value in a closet,” Tyler said. “Putting one’s ideas … on public display involves risk. What will others say or think about my work? The mere act of exhibiting [students’] work is intended to build confidence in the inherent significance of their images.” Fourteen students contributed to this series, submitting photography from their diary collections. Junior Haley Crnarich said she snapped a photo of an icy branch that caught her eye. Her submission, “Icy,” encourages viewers to be aware of their surroundings, she said, as there is beauty to be highlighted through art. “Most of the time ... we are so occupied with what is on our phones that we miss the simple beauty that we pass up on our everyday routes,” Crnarich said in an email. “I invite us to live in the moment and celebrate the nature see PHOTOS PAGE 4

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Reproductive health club promotes contraceptives By NATALIE WEBER Associate News Editor

In response to changes in the University’s contraceptive coverage policy, students have organized to advocate for contraception access on campus, forming the new group, Irish 4 Reproductive Health (I4RH). “We want to, as it says in our mission statement, allow

members of our community and enable them, regardless of gender, regardless of class, to get the health care — specifically reproductive health care — that they need,” sophomore Anne Jarrett said. “We also want to foster a dialogue on campus about these issues because we believe in reproductive health for all members of the community and their own agency

in deciding the best way to be healthy.” I4RH is a “non-hierarchical” group, independent of Notre Dame, according to its mission statement. While it has received support from national organizations, including Planned Parenthood, I4RH is also independent of these groups, see HEALTH PAGE 4

Visiting actors to perform ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ By MADISON RIEHLE News Writer

The Actors from the London Stage are returning to Notre Dame this week for their 36th show on-campus. The group will perform Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew” in Washington Hall, Wednesday through Friday. The actors will also work with classes

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throughout the rest of the week. “Actors from the London Stage has 14 shows in its repertoire that they do with five actors,” Scott Jackson, executive director of Shakespeare at Notre Dame, said. “The last time we did ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ was spring of 2008. It was time in the rotation for it to come back.” Jackson said Shakespeare at Notre Dame not only hosts the

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Actors from the London Stage twice a year before the group departs on its two month rotation across the United States, but also serves as the administrative base for the scheduling and logistics of their tours in the United States. “This is a fascinating piece to do in this idiom because of the intrinsic problems with it, see ACTORS PAGE 4

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By SYDNEY DOYLE News Writer

Saint Mary’s Student Government Association held a panel Tuesday in which body image issues, self-love and health were discussed as part of Love Your Body Week. Junior Anna Mullek, social concerns committee chair, said it is important for students to see the prevalence of peers struggling with body image. “Hopefully a few brave women sharing their diverse journeys will encourage other students to go and either seek help or consider sharing their own story in the future to inspire and serve others,” she said. Mullek and junior Haley Coghlan organized the panel, which featured speakers who touched on topics such as anorexia, embarrassing body issues and overall body health. The first speaker, junior Emma Lewis, spoke about her experience with anorexia in high school. She said her journey of recovery has taught her she is not alone, and it‘s fine she doesn‘t always like everything about herself. “Even if you don’t have an eating disorder, even if you don’t have a diagnosis, and even if you do, you’re not

alone. Everyone has body positivity issues; it just makes you human,” Lewis said. “What really matters is learning how to look at yourself and just say ‘you know, I may not like this today, but I do like this.’” Sophomore Sophia Wittenberg also spoke about her experience with anorexia. She said today it can be easy to get wrapped up in yourself, and looking to others can help you see the wonderful qualities about yourself. “I would stress the importance of leaning on friends and family and faith because that is something I wish I would have done,” she said. Sophomore Anne Nowalk shared her story of learning how to cope with irritable bowel syndrome. She said that although issues like these are uncomfortable to discuss, it is important to pay attention to the needs of your body and not be embarrassed by them. “I needed to change my diet; I needed to change what I did for my body,” she said. “It took patience to do what helped me, but the more you don’t reach out, the worse it’s going to get. It can feel lonely, but you don’t have to feel alone. You should love your body no matter what.”

Elizabeth McGonagle, who is a 25year veteran of the health and wellness industry and owns a fitness center in Alabama, spoke at the panel via recording. McGonagle said the five pillars of health are the food we eat, sleep, exercise, quiet and healing. She said quiet is rare, but it is very important for our mental health and body image. “Your body needs time be silent. You'll be able to hear your body better in silence. Walk away from the phone, sit in silence for five minutes, and you will begin to crave that moment of science,” she said. McGonagle said healing is the most important pillar of health and body image because it means letting go of anger and hostility as well as seeing the good in others and most importantly in yourself. “Acknowledge what you need,” McGonagle said. “I cannot believe how mean people are to themselves. Take a more honest look at who you are, acknowledge the good, the bad, the ugly and magnificent because we have it all.” Contact Sydney Doyle at sdoyle01@saintmarys.edu

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A cappella groups to compete in sing-off battle By MORGAN JOHNSON News Writer

Sleek melodies, bouncy beats and charming choreography will enliven Legends this Thursday during the “Aca–Off.” Four Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s a cappella groups are set to face off in this battle of voice at 9 p.m. The groups Harmonia, Unchained Melodies, The Echoes and Bellacappella will compete. The winner must best its competitors in three separate categories and will win a $500 reward. Senior Laura Eckert, member of the Notre Dame Christian a cappella group Unchained Melodies, said the Aca–Off is for a cappella groups to exhibit rehearsed music and bond through singing. “There’s going to be a lot of different musical styles there,” Eckert said. “It’s a really interesting way for all of the a cappella groups to come together and share our music.” The categories for this year’s event are ballads, throwbacks and chart–toppers. Each group has prepared four songs, one for each category, as well as a final “battle song.” The audience will choose

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legal representation for sexual harassment victims,” McAward said. McAward referenced Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as

the winner. The Aca–Off is expected to demonstrate a variety of musical styles while allowing the groups to engage with each other and a new audience, Eckert said. “Everyone tends to pick soloists who do great on a specific song because everyone has something unique to bring as far as voice goes,” she said. “What I really enjoy about Unchained Melodies is our purpose beyond just singing the songs. All of our songs have a really deep meaningful message. Sharing that message with a broader audience who wouldn’t necessarily come to one of our concerts will be great.” In addition to their work on– campus, Unchained Melodies also reaches out to the South Bend and Chicago communities to perform at nursing homes and homeless shelters, Eckert said. The Aca–Off allows each group to can gain experience with competitive singing. In addition, the Aca–Off helps Legends continue to build a relationship with student groups on campus. It also offers a chance to build community amongst the a cappella groups, senior and co–director of Saint

Mary’s group Bellacappella Franny Wall said. “I think our biggest takeaway will be experience performing in front of audiences, which is always beneficial,” Bellacappella co–director and senior Franny Wall said in an email. “It is also a great opportunity to get to know members from other groups and hear what kind of repertoire they are performing this semester.” To prepare for the Aca–Off, Bellacappella picked out previously rehearsed music and also incorporated a new piece into its set. “Once we had all the songs chosen, it was just a matter of pulling them out regularly at rehearsals to keep them fresh in our minds and voices,” Wall said. Bellacappella also performs a full concert each semester and at various other events on and off campus, such as football tailgates and Board of Trustees dinners. Harmonia co–president and senior Claire Alexander said Aca–Off is an opportunity for the group to perform songs it may use for future concerts and to build community within Harmonia. Harmonia is Notre Dame’s only all-female a

cappella group. “Of course Harmonia would love to win the event, but our main goal is to help build friendly, collaborative, fun relationships between the a cappella groups of Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s,” Alexander said in an email. “We also want to sound our best and use this event to reintroduce members we’re welcoming back from being abroad.” Harmonia will also have a spring concert April 20 and recently performed at Junior Parents Weekend. “We always like having different performances throughout the semester before our main concert at the end of the semester,” senior and Harmonia member Molly Chen said in an email. “Competitions are an especially fun way for us to see what other groups have been working on and support them.” Editor’s Note: Molly Chen is Scene Writer for The Observer. Sophomore Mary Hope Clark, member of Notre Dame’s co–ed a cappella group The Echoes, said she hopes that the Aca–Off will help publicize the group and that the singers can use the event as a forum of support and pride. “We really want to show people

what The Echoes are all about,” Clark said in an email. “We love getting to perform for students, so we just want to do our best and say, ‘Hey, we’re The Echoes. We’re doing what we love and we want to share our passion with you.’ “We also want to enjoy and support the other groups because all of the a cappella groups perform in many varied facets, so it’s rare that we all get to perform together.” The Echoes previously performed at the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA) at Ball State University and their spring concert will take place April 28. “The competition we did earlier in the year, the ICCAs, was a lot of fun and great experience, but all the groups, pardon one, weren’t from Notre Dame,” Clark said in an email. “It was incredible to interact with groups from different campuses, but there’s something special about singing with and celebrating your peers that makes us particularly excited about the Aca–Off.”

a legal mechanism for accountability in sexual harassment cases. She said it states that “no employer shall discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin in employment job training and recruitment.” She said in Title VII’s first year, a full third of the

cases brought to court were in regard to sex discrimination. “Today about 8,000 sexual harassment claims are filed each year in the [U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission],” she said. “But that number certainly doesn’t capture the scope of the

problem. I just read a study that estimates that about 70 percent of people who experience workplace discrimination don’t report it.” Layman discussed the implications of #MeToo movement for the two political parties. “I think the first thing that we should recognize is that #MeToo is not occurring in a political vacuum; it’s occurring in a political moment when there is a lot of activism by citizens, particularly by women, that is fueled in part by the frustration over Hillary Clinton, the first major nominee who was a woman, and by [President] Donald Trump’s win and perhaps by the lack of consequences for the charges of sexual misconduct by Trump himself,” he said. Layman said Trump has spurred a political awakening in women that has charged their higher levels of political engagement. “We saw women’s voting and turnout patterns were particularly important in the recent statewide elections in Virginia, the gubernatorial elections which the Democrat won and certainly in Alabama where really there was a very impressive turnout of African American women which was a big reason for Roy Moore’s defeat and Doug Jones’ win,” he said. Layman said surveys have shown that women are more likely than men to say they have been more engaged in politics after the 2016 election. This trend is especially prevalent in women with postgraduate degrees. He said a record number of women are also running for office, with 79 women considering running for governor in 2018 and four times as many Democratic women running for House of Representative seats compared to Republican women. “I think it’s important to put this #MeToo movement for its partisan

implications in context,” Layman said. “It’s part of this broader movement where women seem to have reacted to the Trump presidency by becoming more interested, more engaged and more active especially on the left side of politics, the liberal side of politics.” Though the Democratic Party has identified more with the #MeToo movement, Layman said this does not necessarily mean the movement is positive for the party. “This is sort of another issue that appeals to a specific constituency and maybe is not as important to others,” he said. “The white working class would not seem to be as concerned about sexual harassment, about #MeToo, [and] is more concerned about economic conditions. … Another potential con is it’s more identity politics … trying to piece together a coalition by appealing to small minority groups based on their narrow issues and what it needs to do is again be the party for all Americans.” Layman said the #MeToo movement has spurred a counter–mobilization among men, especially conservative men who see Trump as their leader and follow his lead in claiming that allegations of sexual assault ignore due process for the accused. He said it is important to put the #MeToo movement’s partisan implications in context. “It could be really good, it could be neutral, it could possibly be even bad,” he said. “The more attention there is to sexual misconduct and the more famous and powerful men that are brought down because of their sexual misconduct that just seems to put more attention onto President Trump’s problems with charges of sexual harassment and misconduct.”

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members said. “I think that’s one of the strengths of our group, that we’re coming from a very unique position as students and members of the Notre Dame community,” senior Becca Fritz said. “And so in that way, our actions and our views and opinions aren’t related necessarily to those of national organizations [but] we’re grateful for their support.” In order to spark conversations about reproductive healthcare, members of the group have written letters to the editor published in The Observer. I4RH has also distributed around condoms with definitions of consent attached at Main Circle on campus. “We’re looking forward to the opportunity to again, engage in discussion with the administration,” Fritz said. “We’re hopeful that this can create some kind of dialogue about how the decisions have been largely made from the top, so allowing the voices that are most affected by these decisions to be in conversation with the ones at the top who are [making] the decisions.” Senior Natasha Reifenberg said she believes I4RH’s mission aligns with Catholic Social Teaching aspects regarding workers’ rights. “This a point where we could bring up a core tenet of Catholic Social Teaching which is to embrace labor unions and embrace the rights of workers to engage and challenge management of issues of core concern to employees’ wellbeing,” she said. “And we think that those principles have not been prioritized the way that they should be in the process by which decisions have been made.” Jarrett said widespread access to reproductive healthcare is important because of the medical issues one could face. “I know for myself, I have an [intrauterine device] and without that IUD I would not be able to attend this University because I would pass out for about a week every single month,” she said. “And I am a Catholic. … The way that I decide my own moral decisions and make these moral decisions is the way that I practice my faith.” Even within the hierarchy of the Catholic Church, there is disagreement about contraception use, Reifenberg said, and Notre Dame should facilitate discussion surrounding this issue. “I believe that it hasn’t fully lived up to that responsibility by failing to open up a larger dialogue about higher order principles of moral autonomy, decreasing rates of abortion and infant mortality and maternal mortality and how that can be connected to access to contraception,” she said. “This is a long overdue debate and it would be so wonderful to see Notre Dame opening up avenues for conversations like these but instead, what we’ve seen the administration do is close these avenues.”

surrounding us.” Crnarich said she was especially proud that her photo was displayed because she loves allowing others to see the effort invested in her work. “It feels great to pass by my

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because there’s five actors playing 25 to 30 roles, but in this play some of these characters are in disguise, so it’s an added complication,” Chris Donnelly, a member of the Actors from the London Stage said. The play is performed with minimal costumes and props in order to change characters quickly, Donnelly said. The actors were cast by the associate directors of the program in October and November and

photo and think, ‘Hey, my hard work pays off,’” Crnarich said. Sophomore Megan Gallegos said her photo, “La Panaderia,” was taken while she shared her heritage with her roommate. This engaging moment captures Gallegos’ theme of finding beauty in simplicity, she said. “You may not appreciate [everyday adventures] now, but later on

began preparations for the play in January. The actors also serve as the directors of the play. “The main thing I’ve learned about it is the ability to easily give a note and take a note, which is a very difficult thing in our profession,” Donnelly said. “Because there is no director, you have to be each other’s eyes at the front. It’s good because you’re going to get five very different perspectives working together.” In addition to their three performances between Wednesday and Friday, the actors will also visit classrooms to explore Shakespeare’s words. “The actors go into class and

when you think of everything you have been able to see and do, those small things mean the world,” Gallegos said in an email. Gallegos said that putting her mixed background — something she normally considers private — on display was nerve–wracking, but she was excited to share part of herself with the Saint Mary’s community.

they bring the actor’s perspective into various classes,” Jackson said. “They come in and illuminate the text, bringing it to life from a performance standpoint. It’s also a great way for the actors to see the states and try your hand at teaching because, for a lot of them, it’s the first time that they’ve ever taught.” The actors meet students from different backgrounds, including business and philosophy classes. “It’s really interesting how relevant what we do can be in most classes,” Donnelly said. “If you’re a lawyer, you’ve got to be able to stand there stand there in court, or a business majors have to be able to

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run teams. You’ve got to have a level of confidence, a level of communication, a level of eye contact.” Jackson said that Shakespeare’s work is still applicable in the contemporary world. “Shakespeare has a sheer versatility to his works; in terms of being able to apply his works into all these different settings and cultures, we can all find a little bit of ourselves reflected back in his works that lends his voice a certain resonance, especially at a Catholic university like Notre Dame,” Jackson said. Contact Madison Riehle at mriehle@nd.edu

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We can’t forget the classics Sara Schlecht News Writer

Sitting in class one day last week, I found myself focusing on just about ever y thing but what my professor was say ing — the dust in my keyboard, the squeaking of pencils mov ing hastily across notebooks, the late morning glare coming in from the w indow. No matter how hard I tried to make myself listen, the words coming from her mouth simply didn’t make it to my ears. And then she said, “Now, I know this w ill date me a little bit, but how many of you have heard of The W ho? ” A smile crossed my face, and suddenly listening to my professor had become substantially less difficult. I nodded and watched her scan the room, a sad bit of mirth in her expression as she saw that only a few heads were nodding. “Just as I thought,” my professor said quietly. In the span of about 20 seconds, she tried to explain the significance of a band that inspired the musicians who fueled my parents’ teenage angst. She did an admirably good job. Despite the blank looks on most of the class’ faces, she persisted w ith her reference to The W ho, humming the first few lines of “W ho Are You? ” As she related the gist of the iconic song to the philosopher she had apparently been discussing, I remained interested in the lecture. After a minute, I managed to catch up and understand what the professor had been explaining before making the analog y that had really gotten my attention. Thanks to The W ho, the philosophy of Descartes is far less daunting. Maybe it was the timing of the reference; maybe it was the repetition of the words “W ho are you? / I really wanna know.” Either way, I’m not sure I would have been able to follow the lecture w ithout it. Even now as I search for The W ho, my search engine insists that I must be more interested in “the W hole30 diet,” which I most certainly am not. The world w ill have to pr y the vanilla latte from my hands as I listen to “Behind Blue Eyes” for the third time today. In an age where even my ow n computer tells me there are things more relevant than The W ho, I refuse to listen. The lecture from last week only strengthens my resolve. Despite my disdain for The W ho being seemingly forgotten by today’s world, I wouldn’t be doing the band justice if I didn’t learn something from their songs. They suggested to prev ious generations, “W hy don’t you all fade away,” and while I won’t say that for fear of forgetting the icons which they are among, I’ll defend my ow n generation. “This is my generation, baby,” Roger Daltrey insisted in 1965, a sentiment I now echo. But we can’t forget the classics. Contact Sara Schlecht at sschlecht01@saintmarys.edu The views and expressions of the inside column are those of the author and not necessarily of the Observer.

Support for a new generation of Palestinians On March 11, 2018, Ahed Tamimi — a Palestinian girl who was just 16 at the time of her arrest — is scheduled to appear for her second military court hearing. Ahed’s arrest followed a video that went viral of her slapping and pushing an Israeli soldier who was coming onto her property. Ahed faces up to 10 years in prison and up to 12 charges including assault and incitement. Israel’s military court has an almost 100 percent conviction rate, so it is unlikely she will be discharged through the court system. Ahed’s law yers and the international community have responded by calling for her release, including United Nations and Amnesty International. To an average reader, Ahed’s story can seem confusing and may raise many questions: Why did this small girl react so violently to armed soldiers walking onto her family’s property? Why did she slap and kick people in uniform, who may appear to be simply upholding the law? Why are human rights organizations like Amnesty International so adamant that her arrest was wrong? To understand her story, the video and the media attention these have received, one must peel back the layers of context. It is essential to know that the day before this video was taken, Ahed Tamimi’s younger cousin was severely wounded after being shot during a protest in her small village in Palestine. Such protests are often a weekly occurrence in which Palestinian citizens demonstrate against the illegal confiscation of land, the Trump decision to move the U.S. embassy or the Israeli occupation. Ahed, just one of an entire generation of Palestinian children, has spent her entire life growing up under a military occupation considered illegal under international law. Hers and her neighbors’ land has been gradually and forcibly annexed by Israeli settlers; her rights to freedom of movement, to education, to economic prospects, to national identity and citizenship are continually limited and denied. She has been surrounded by violence and unrest — not to mention by a 403-mile, 25 foot–high separation wall that surrounds the occupied Palestinian territories. In this context, Ahed’s slap was a stand against the illegal forces of the occupation who have harassed her and her family since she was a young child. Following the filming of this video, Ahed was taken from her home and arrested in the middle of the night. She was taken to military prison, where, according to her law yers, she was interrogated without legal representation. The abusive military arrest, her interrogation and particularly her prolonged detention contravene international law — the detention of children is illegal under the Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989), which Israel has signed. Yet Ahed is but one of around 350 Palestinian

children currently imprisoned in Israeli military detention. And disturbingly, her abusive military arrest, interrogation and forced detention are not unique, but fairly common in the cases of other Palestinian children, imprisoned for small crimes (or sometimes no crime at all), yet prosecuted as adults in a military court. It is important to note that under the illegal occupation of the West Bank, two separate legal systems — dependent on one’s nationality and ethnicity — operate. Israeli settlers (internationally recognized as illegally living in the West Bank), are subject to Israel’s normal legal system, but since Ahed is an Arab Palestinian, she is subject to Israel’s military system, charged with threats against security. This court system fails to uphold just laws and has, instead, been used as a tool of oppression to assert control, not justice. As Americans, we are complicit in sustaining the military occupation under which Ahed lives and in supporting the system that led to her arrest. Our tax dollars are spent on funding the Israeli military occupation of Palestine — in fact, the largest aid package the U.S. gives to another country is given to Israel’s military, about $3.8 billion per year. What does this information and our financial complicity demand from us? First, it demands that we become critical consumers of media regarding Israel and Palestine. We understand that discerning justice can be difficult when presented with the image of Ahed, representing a resisting Palestinian youth movement, hitting a soldier, representing Israel’s state-sanctioned military power. Yet even state-sanctioned acts can be unjust. Student Voices for Palestine condemns violence on either side, but we recognize that forms of violence can be overt and covert — some obvious, some hidden in unjust systems. While Ahed’s story is visible and regrettable, there are many other injustices at play in it which cannot be conveyed in a five-minute video or news headline. We hope that we will all have the courage to peer behind the headlines to view such unjust systems. Then, may we have the strength to speak out about what we learn. To us, Ahed represents a new generation of Palestinians who are keenly aware of the injustices perpetrated against them. Frustrated at the lack of political will, many Palestinian youth have taken upon themselves the task of generating new, creative ways to nonviolently resist the occupation. We marvel at their use of social media, grassroots organizing and creative nonresistance; we are in awe of their continued hopefulness and resilience. We hope to support and amplify their efforts any way we can.

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The sourest lemons make the best lemonade? Paul Kozhipatt Paul’s Ponderings

“Necessity is the mother of invention.” We’ve all heard this quoted and for good reason. Often the best inventions are born out of adversity and need rather than being the fruits of massive research and development budgets. Problem-solving in dire situations encourages open-mindedness and productive outof-the-box thinking. Meaningful innovation solves a problem; superficial innovation engineers a problem to solve. This premise extends to all areas of life, from science and technology to commerce and public policy making. Many languages and cultures have unique terms for simple and elegant problem solving using limited resources. Americans are familiar with the terms “jerry-rigged” or “MacGyvering,” an homage to a 1980s ABC show “MacGyver,” referring to solving problems with liberal amounts of duct tape and ingenuity. In India, “jugaad” originally referred to ultra–low cost vehicles ingeniously put together by farmworkers using wood and old motorcycle engines. Jugaad has since come to refer to the type of “hacking” prevalent in the developing world to solve problems with imperfect and limited resources. Interestingly, jugaad, a term developed by Indian farmworkers, has since made it into the business lexicon dictionary of the highbrow Financial Times. These terms all capture the beauty of innovating under adverse circumstances. Counterintuitively, humans are more creative when they are provided a definite scope and a fixed set of resources to work with. Too much choice often leads to unnecessary confusion and a flawed decision making process. Marketers call this phenomenon consumer paralysis. A 2000 psychological study by Sheena Iyengar and Mark Lepper found that consumers are 10 times more likely to purchase a bottle of jam if the grocery store display only had six varieties instead of 24 varieties. It

should be no surprise that some of history’s most prolific innovators — Steve Jobs, Albert Einstein, Michael Kors, Giorgio Armani and Mark Zuckerberg — are famous for wearing the same wardrobe every day. By removing unnecessary choices, they were able to better harness their creativity. Innovating under a time crunch, such as a literal ticking bomb in MacGyver’s case, prevents one from over-analyzing a problem and forces one to work with the limited resources on hand. Similarly, innovators in impoverished regions of the world who create with limited resources often develop better solutions for their problems than a large corporation could ever develop. Innovators in the developing world operate with a different set of resources and incentives than their counterparts in plush research and development jobs, allowing them to create solutions appropriate for their environments. Doctors in India developed the Jaipur Foot, a specially designed, low-cost prosthetic limb made with only $40 worth of materials. In a country where roughly 750 million people makes less than $3.10 a day, American prosthetics costing thousands of dollars are prohibitively expensive. Aside from being expensive, prosthetic limbs designed in the West aren’t optimized for the needs of India’s handicapped who regularly walk on uneven streets, sit cross-legged and often work in muddy rice paddies and fields. Due to its low cost and unique design, over 1.2 million people in India and 26 other developing nations are using the Jaipur Foot allowing them a previously unimaginable level of mobility and self-sufficiency. Surprisingly, these frugal innovations from the developing world often technologically leap-frog the developed world’s existing products. M-Pesa, domestically developed in previously cashcentric Kenya in 2007, is now the “world’s leading mobile-money” system, according to the Economist Magazine. M-Pesa facilitated “online banking” using Kenya’s already well developed mobile phone network instead of relying on the country’s limited banks. This allowed millions of Kenyans to transition

from strictly using cash to using more secure mobile wallets. Due to the prevalence of M-Pesa, crime rates have fallen while Kenyans are experiencing meaningful income gains. Rural Kenyan families which began using M-Pesa saw their incomes increase between 5 and 30 percent. M-Pesa has since spread throughout the developing world leveraging the ubiquity of mobile phones and the need for mobile banking. The previous two examples, as well as countless more jugaad innovations, are promising glimpses into how the developing world can sustainably develop. Countries in the developing world, not the West, are better suited to create products and technologies for the rest of the developing world. Developing nations share similar constraints such as poor infrastructure, low literacy and education rates, political corruption and limited electricity. Importantly, not all jugaad innovations are inferior substitutes for existing products; many of these innovations are, objectively speaking, technologically superior to existing products or new inventions altogether. Additionally, since fuel and electricity are often scarce where these products are developed, many of these innovations use green technology such as solar panels; eco-friendly technology out of circumstance, not choice. In order to solve the problems of our day such as climate change and poverty, the world must embrace out-of-the-box thinking. What once worked may no longer be the most appropriate or efficient solution. What works in one country may not necessarily work well somewhere else. Innovation can take place anywhere, and often the best innovators work with the fewest resources. Paul Kozhipatt is a senior political science and information technology management major. Paul grew up on three continents, but calls New York home. He can be reached at pkozhipa@nd.edu The views expressed in this column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.

Don’t shoot me, I promise I’ll do my homework Nicole Mannion BridgeND

Once again, gun regulation has become a hot topic within our society as another school shooting has unfortunately taken the lives of 17 people. The safety of students should become a main priority in order to prevent another tragedy from wrenching its way into the headlines across the country once again. But just what is the best way to ensure the prevention of mass school shootings? A suggestion made by many is to have teachers be armed and ready to fire back if a potential threat finds its way onto school grounds. The argument is that the only way to stop guns is with more guns — stop the bad guys from shooting by having the good guys shoot first. Many say they would feel safer if teachers were allowed to carry firearms in the classroom. However, I beg to differ. Having a gun in the classroom would lead to a higher chance for there to be incidents in the classroom. If a teacher perceived what they thought was a threat and shot an innocent person, then that would open up a plethora of issues that would only contribute to the chaos rather than resolve anything. Then there comes into question where the gun would be hidden or if the teacher would constantly have the gun on their body. If it is placed in an area that would make it hard to access for students, then it would be a fairly long process for the teacher to obtain the gun from its hiding place as well. With most mass shootings taking place in the span of two to five minutes according to a Fox News interview with Sheriff Grady Judd, it would almost seem pointless to have a gun if a teacher could

not access it easily in order to use it to protect and defend. I have had many incredible teachers in my life from elementary school to now, my sophomore year of college. I can assure you that not all of them would be as equally skilled in carrying a gun as they were at educating children. Yet, if a law were passed mandating teachers possess guns, then they must be hired based on not only their merit as an educator, but on their merit as a shooter as well. This could seriously degrade the level of education that children receive. If a teacher or professor cannot shoot a gun as accurately as someone that has lesser qualifications, will that be a factor when considering who it is that is hired to educate the youth of America? Nor do all of the educators that are employed today have the time to train. In addition to this, not everyone wants to wield a weapon. This law would fail to consider teachers’ moral objections to wielding any type of firearm. If teachers are required to have guns in the classroom, this may deter some from entering into education. Another question that comes into play is that of funding? On average, a little over $500 billion is spent on both secondary and elementary school education in America. Local governments contribute the majority of this funding; however, the amount of funding and how it is allocated fluctuates among states, school districts and ultimately individual schools. If the funding that they are receiving now cannot be equally allocated to ensure an even standard of public education, then what does this mean for the training of teachers with firearms? Hypothetically, let us say each school district finds the funding to pay for some type of firearm training. Will each school get the same amount? Will there be

a way to ensure that this training does not take away from funding that should be invested in the educational aspects of the school? The amount of time and regulation that would have to go into this situation would take years to implement nationwide, and there is still no guarantee that each school would reap the benefits or costs equally. There is also the possibility of the teacher harming the students as well. A majority of the firearms in recent mass shootings were bought legally and with federal background checks. The mental health of an individual can change at any point in their lives. I personally would not feel safer at all knowing that a teacher or professor had a gun at their disposal to use as they see fit during any point. Too much is left subject to chance. Teachers and professors are employed to ensure that children and young adults are receiving the education that they need to enter into and succeed in society. Personally, I would rather not have to promise my educator that I would do my homework to ensure that I did not have a firearm pulled on me at any time. Nicole Mannion is a sophomore at the University of Notre Dame. Originally from Rancho Cucamonga, California, she currently lives in Pasquerilla West Hall and is pursuing a double major in political science and film, television and theatre. She can be reached at nmannio1@nd.edu BridgeND is a bipartisan student political organization that brings together people from all across the ideological spectrum to discuss public policy issues of national importance. They can be reached at bridgend@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: Expand your horizons and open your mind to trying new things. Take greater interest in others as well as in your personal affairs. Look for clear-cut ways to get the most for the least. Avoiding excessive behavior and people who tend to lead you in the wrong direction will help you maintain a lifestyle that is comfortable and fun. Your numbers are 2, 10, 21, 29, 34, 38, 44. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Emotional issues will surface if you can’t find common ground or an ability to compromise when dealing with others. Inconsistency and outbursts will only make matters worse. Keep the peace and think twice before you say something regrettable. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Make changes at home or at work for the right reasons. Don’t let emotions take over or motivate you to head in a direction that may not be suitable over the long term. Intelligence and research will be your tickets to success. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): If someone is acting erratically, back away instead of tagging along. Concentrate on what’s best for you and what you want to pursue. An honest assessment of your current situation will help you make a wise choice. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Rethink your lifestyle and the way you handle your money. Building a healthy nest egg will ease your stress. A physical approach to your responsibilities will help you impress others and gain access to a higher position. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Keep busy. Exercise, rigorous activities, taking action and making your dreams come true should be on your agenda. It’s up to you to take control if you want to get ahead or make your life better. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Offering to help others is fine, but don’t let anyone take advantage of you. Make clear what you are able to contribute before you get started. Avoid excessive people or temptation. Overdoing it will lead to regret. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Get active and fit. Do your best to get rid of bad habits or frivolous behavior. Make wise choices that will encourage you to keep moving and to do the best job possible, and you’ll avoid complaints and criticism. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): A business trip or meeting will encourage success. Discuss your ideas and plans and you’ll be given interesting choices. Walk away from anyone who shows signs of inconsistency or unpredictability. Align yourself with stable individuals. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Let the past guide you. A legal or financial experience will save you from a similar fate. Recall what happened and make adjustments to ensure you don’t lose this time around. Don’t hesitate to say “no.” CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Partnerships will need to be handled with the utmost care. If someone appears to be the least bit erratic or inconsistent, it may be best to keep your distance. Trust in facts and only spend what is readily available to you. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Make a stress-free environment your priority. Live frugally and question your relationships with people who tend to be indulgent. Stay focused on what’s important to you and what will bring you the greatest stability. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Speak from the heart and be open about the way you feel and what you want. Walk away from situations that are casting a shadow on your life or your ability to get ahead. Don’t let anyone stand in your way. Birthday Baby: You are sensitive, intuitive and caring. You are charismatic and outgoing.

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Big Ten in NYC doesn’t feel right Michael Ivey Sports Writer

College basketball has been in the headlines a lot recently for all of the wrong reasons. The ongoing FBI investigation and revelations about many of the game’s top programs has cast an enormous shadow over the current season, and many feel it is only going to get worse. I have been following the scandal closely the last few weeks, and perhaps it is because of this massive amount of news that I only recently found out a very less important but still noteworthy disturbance in college basketball: the dates and location of the 2018 Big Ten tournament. The Big Ten conference tournament will begin this Wednesday and conclude this upcoming Sunday and will take place at historic Madison Square Garden in New York City. That might not seem very unusual, but it is for the Big Ten and their fans. This year’s tournament will take place a week earlier than it usually does. The second weekend of March is usually reserved for the large conference tournaments: the Big Ten, Big East, ACC, Pac 12, SEC and Big 12. However, because of the Big Ten’s desire to hold their tournament at Madison Square Garden, along with the fact that the Big East will use the Garden for their conference tournament next weekend, the Big Ten decided to compress their regular season schedule in order to hold their postseason tournament a week earlier than usual. So while all the other premier basketball conferences decide their champion next weekend, the Big Ten tournament will serve as the appetizer this weekend. I’m sorry, but it just doesn’t feel right. W hen I think of the Big Ten tournament, I think of the last weekend before the NCA A Tournament bracket is released. I think of the United Center in Chicago or Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, the two venues the tournament usually takes place at. I think

of watching the semifinal round Saturday afternoon and then watching the championship game at 3 p.m. on Sunday. The game usually serves as the last game before the Selection Show on CBS, a national stage the Big Ten has all to itself. This year, however, the Big Ten will have to share their stage with the Missouri Valley conference’s postseason tournament. Nothing against “Arch Madness,” but it still just doesn’t feel right. Madison Square Garden is an excellent arena, considered one of the best places on the planet to watch any sporting event, but it still just doesn’t feel right. This isn’t the first time the Big Ten tournament is in an untraditional market. Just last year, it took place at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C., hardly considered the Midwest. It was notable because the No. 8 seed in the tournament, Michigan, went on a run and won the championship just days after their team’s plane crashed on the way to Washington. Putting the conference tournament in Washington, D.C. and New York City in back-to-back seasons is the Big Ten’s attempt to make the conference look more inclusive to their two newest teams, Maryland and Rutgers, who both joined the conference four years ago in a move still considered to be controversial. I do hope that this season’s tournament proves to be a success. I hope the condensed regular season schedule doesn’t have too much of an effect on the 14 teams and that we will still see some entertaining basketball. I’m looking forward to seeing if Purdue and Michigan State can continue their dominance, along with seeing how the surprising Ohio State Buckeyes will fare. Still, though, it just won’t feel right.

Irish top Toledo after five-match losing streak By MICHAEL IVEY Sports Writer

No. 17 Notre Dame had a busy weekend, hosting three different teams, including two ranked opponents, in a span of three days at the Eck Tennis Pavilion. The Irish (8-5, 1-0 ACC) dropped their first two matches of the weekend to No. 12 Michigan and No. 3 Ohio State before defeating Toledo 7-0 to halt a five-match losing streak. On Friday, in a close 4-3 defeat against Michigan (8-2), freshman Richard Ciamarra and freshman William Howells grabbed the lone Notre Dame singles wins. The doubles teams of sophomore Guillermo Cabrera and junior Alex Lebedev and Ciamarra and sophomore Matt Gamble took home victories over the Wolverines. On Sunday against Ohio State (10-1), Howells earned another singles victory. Gamble earned the other singles win 6-3, 6-4. But in doubles, the Buckeyes swept the Irish to claim the 5-2 win. The Irish took home a clean sweep later on Sunday against Toledo, winning all six singles matches and all three doubles matches. Cabrera, Gamble, junior Grayson Broadus, junior Nathan Griffin, freshman Paul Gota and freshman Tristian McCormick all earned singles victories, while the pairs of senior Drew Dawson and sophomore Conor Somers, Gota and Griffin, senior Brendon Kempin and Broadus took home doubles wins. Notre Dame head coach Ryan Sachire said he liked his team’s overall effort this past weekend.

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Irish sophomore Guillermo Cabrera serves the ball during Notre Dame’s 7-0 win over Ohio State on Sunday at Eck Tennis Pavilion.

“It’s been similar to a lot of other matches recently,” Sachire said. “I thought we played very well and competed very well in the matches against Michigan and Ohio State, we just came up a couple of points short here and there in terms of getting a team win, but super proud of how our guys played and competed, and we’re doing a lot of really good things. Again, we want to ultimately win these matches, but in terms of how we’ve been playing and competing and preparing, I couldn’t be happier with our guys.” Sachire said he also liked the mindset his team had while playing a few quality teams. “When you’re talking about playing against some of the best teams in the country, they don’t give you anything,” Sachire said. “You have to earn everything you get and take everything you get from them

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and I thought our guys played very aggressively and confidently for the most part. There were obviously a couple of moments here and there where we weren’t at our best, but by and large, I really liked the mindset that our team is going into each match with and playing not only hard but aggressive and confident tennis, and that’s ultimately what you need to do to win at this level.” Sachire said his team needs to work some more on finishing matches. “I think getting opportunities to close out matches, it’s kind of hard to work on that in practice,” Sachire said. “It’s more of developing a mindset to when we get those opportunities, we’re determined to finish them. Then I think number two is finishing points to the net. Our net game could be a little bit better, but other than that I think we are playing pretty well.” Notre Dame does not have another match until March 7, when it goes on the road to face Illinois in a non-conference match. Sachire said his team will use the time in between to recuperate. “We’re going to take these next three days for rest and recovery and kind of let the guys breathe a little bit, and then we’ll get back at it on Thursday and really train hard,” Sachire said. “It’s pretty rare that we get that much time to work on our games and hone the skills of the game, so we’ll train and practice hard and get ready for another top-10 team next Wednesday.”

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Irish junior Grayson Broadus returns the ball during Notre Dame’s 7-0 win over Ohio State on Sunday at Eck Tennis Pavilion.

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Andrew Belcik was masterful in relief, tossing 4 2/3 innings of one-run ball to help Notre Dame see out the 7-3 win over the Billikens (1-7). But in the second half in the double header, the Irish went down again early to Incarnate Word. Despite regaining the lead in the sixth thanks to a Cole Daily single that plated sophomore Daniel Jung to make the score 3-2. But in the ninth, freshman Cole Kmet, who had already pitched 2 1/3 innings of scoreless work, gave up an RBI single and a two-run home run to put the Irish down 5-3. On Saturday, Notre Dame relied on the backs of two freshmen, starter Tommy Sheehan and catcher David LaManna to push the Irish to the championship game. Facing an undefeated Purdue, the Irish fell behind early as the Boilermakers added two quick runs in the first. But junior second baseman Nick Podkul kept up his hot bat with a triple in the bottom half of the frame and was driven in moments later by junior center fielder Matt Vierling to cut the lead in half. In the third, Podkul got on base again with a single and scored on an error after a single from freshman Niko Kavadas to tie up the game. Sheehan settled in after the first inning, throwing five solid innings, and LaManna was a force behind the plate, recording four assists on putouts. The game remained tied until the ninth, where LaManna stepped up to the plate with one out and drilled a walk-off, two-run home run to put Notre Dame up 4-2. “I just like their overall approach,” Irish head coach Mik Aoki said of the performance of Notre Dame’s freshmen. “For David [LaManna] it was his second weekend of playing, so he had a chance to get over the nervousness. For [freshman outfielder] Ryan [Cole], this weekend was his first start, and some of the other guys, [freshman infielder] Jared Miller got his first start. I try to pay attention to the way that they handle it, the way that they go about playing and I think all of the freshmen to date have done a really good job, regardless of what their results have been, whether they’ve gotten hits or not, strikeouts or giving up hits, whatever it happens to be. There’s still a long way to go in their development but I think they’ve gone about the process the right way.” Advancing to the championship Sunday in a rematch against Purdue, the Irish did not waste any time getting on the board. Daily led off the bottom of the first with a single to start off a wild inning that saw three stolen bases, a fielding error and a 2-0 Notre Dame lead. After Purdue plated a run in the top of the second,

senior designated hitter Alex Kerschner led off the bottom of the frame with a double and was subsequently driven in by a single from LaManna. Purdue managed to tie the game 3-3 in the fourth, but the Irish responded by scoring four runs over two innings, thanks to Cole’s ground-rule double in the sixth and a walked-in run and a wild pitch in the seventh. Up 7-3 heading into the ninth, the Irish turned to Vierling to close out the win and the tournament. But the junior loaded the bases to start the inning, and three pitchers and five heartbreaking runs later Notre Dame found itself down 8-7. “I think the biggest takeaway that I hope that some of the guys got is just the fragile nature of the game,” Aoki said on the loss. “We didn’t do anything horrible, we hit a kid and we walked a kid to start the inning, which is never the way you want it to begin when you’re up by four, but it happened. They got two base hits in a row, and you have to give credit where credit is due, they were able to get those hits and sustain the inning. … We exchange an out of a run … they hit two balls which were basically on the ground that are just out of one of our fielder’s reach. “It’s just sort of the nature of baseball, it can be incredibly cruel, so you just have to respect how fragile wins are and never take things like that for granted. Until the game is done, it’s not done.” Notre Dame next hits the diamond this coming weekend in Kissimmee, Florida, for a three-game tournament. The Irish open up the event against Youngstown State on Friday, with the first pitch in that contest set for 6:30 p.m.

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Brooks and junior infielder MK Bonamy. The Irish eventually lost, however, 5-3. Despite a rough start to the weekend, the Irish were able to rebound on Sunday, dominating St. John’s 7-1. In the game, freshman pitcher Alexis Holloway threw a complete game — her sixth on the season — and allowed just three

hits in the entire game. “That was good to see that we finally rebounded a little,” Gumpf said. “And I’m very pumped that we were able to rebound after some tough losses. If I take something out of the weekend, it was the way we rebounded.” Moving on from a couple of tough outings, Gumpf said the message to her team will remain the same. “The biggest message for the team doesn’t change,” Gumpf Paid Advertisement

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said. ”Trying to put together a team that can win in two out of the three categories. When we do that, we win ball games.” Looking ahead, the Irish have their final extended nonconference action of the season at the Diamond 9 Citrus Classic this upcoming weekend in Kissimmee, Florida. Notre Dame will start action Friday against UMass and Fordham. Contact Marek Mazurek at mmazurek@nd.edu

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nd women’s golf | Westbrook spring invitational

Notre Dame places sixth in Arizona tournament By CHARLIE ORTEGA GUIFARRO Sports Writer

Notre Dame wrapped up its trip at the Westbrook Spring Invitational in Arizona this weekend, shooting a four-under par 284 in the final round to finish sixth overall. Junior Emma Albrecht led the Irish in the final round with a two-under par 70 showing, placing her fourth in the individual standings. Albrecht’s three-round 207 score (70-67-70) in the tournament tied for the lowest 54-hole score in school history. The team’s cumulative score of 852 (288-280-852) was the secondlowest team 54-hole score in school history. Irish head coach Susan Holt was pleased with her team’s performance. “We played pretty well, shot 12-under — which is one of the better turnarounds we’ve had in the history of the program. That’s all good stuff. We had four different players shoot under-par rounds, which you always like to see — that there’s some balance in your lineup — not just always depending on one or two people that will always be the ones shooting low,” she said. “There’s a lot of

positives to take, we did beat Illinois — they’re ranked 15th in the country — and we’re 2-0 against them head to head this year.” Holt also acknowledged her team’s disadvantage with the weather, in that other schools already practice under similar conditions like those of the Arizona heat, while Notre Dame isn’t used to warm weather at this point of the year. “Our stroke average for the year is like 3-over par every time we play. We shot even, did better than our average but, relative to the field we kind of dug ourselves a hole. ... We’re still coming out of the winter,” she said. “We can’t really go outside and play a lot. [This Invitational’s course] is a course we can go out on and not have to have our games be super sharp at this point. But when you do that, it makes it an equalizer, you’re going to get some teams that are probably going to be able to matchup with you a little bit better than they normally would,” Holt added. “That’s probably what happened, a couple of teams beat us that shouldn’t [have]. That’s the risk you take in playing in an event like that.” The team has had and is still Paid Advertisement

set to face tough competition throughout the spring season, but Holt is confident that her team is still in the mix for a championship run. “Every year we’ll try to contend for an ACC Championship and advance to the NCAA Championship. We’re on track right now and in a good position, we just got to finish this off. Right now, we’re just trying to get better every time we play, and we’ve had a really good season,” Holt said. “We’ve played six tournaments and four of our tournaments we’ve shot under par. ... We have a very competitive schedule that makes it challenging, but we’re getting through it pretty good.” The Irish play again during midterm break, hosting the Clover Cup in Mesa, Arizona. Holt and the team are excited to get back to the green and play their best golf. “I’m excited for our next tournament — it’s over spring break, and it’s an event that we host out in Arizona. I think it’ll be our sixth year hosting out there so, the [players] are excited to get back out to some warm weather for a week,” Holt said. Contact Charlie Ortega Guifarro at cortegag@nd.edu

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Irish senior guard Matt Farrell dribbles the ball up the court during Notre Dame’s 77-74 loss to Miami (FL) on Feb. 19 at Purcell Pavilion.

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themselves and spoiling all of us. You look at their run and I think it’s very fitting that they are the all-time winningest class. I have a lot of respect for them for how they have hung in there this year, with some of their comrades in their senior class not available at times. They’ve continued to help set the tone, help us plugging and help younger guys in the program feel that we still have a chance.” Although the team has suffered without Colson, Brey said senior forward Martinas Geben has stepped up his game, and hopefully Colson and Geben can work in tandem upon Colson’s return. “I’ve been thrilled with him this year,” Brey said. “For Geben to step in with Bonzie out and to be doing what he is doing — I think he’s the best candidate for most improved in this league . . . [Geben and Colson] played pretty darn well together in Maui [Hawaii]. I don’t want to overanalyze or overreach it, but he needs to continue to stay confident and we are going to throw to him at post to score. Bonzie can play off of him and post some. Maybe we’ll show some film of them from November.” With the Irish currently being the “Next Four Out” in the

NCAA tournament according to ESPN’s bracketology, Brey said he is still optimistic about the post season. “I think what happened, and there’s certainly more work to be done, but when you lose seven in a row and there’s no Bonzie Colson, I don’t think people look at our numbers as much,” Brey said. “Our BPI and our numbers, all that stuff, when you get to the 10, 11 and 12 seeds they all have a lot of warts. Guilty as charged, we do too, but we have something going for us. I’m not squinting as hard as I was in Boston, but I’m still squinting.” Excited to eventually put his jersey back on, Colson has trusted Brey’s outlook the past three years and will continue to do so for the rest of the season. “All thanks to God, we just worked, we kept grinding and we got better each year. Getting better, trusting Coach Brey, playing like we have nothing to lose and playing like that every game. … We’ve had a lot of these state of the union talks, thats what he calls it,” he said. “They’re real and there are no shortcuts. He tells us what it is and we take that on our own. We listen to him and know we got to perform and do well on the court to get where we want to be.” Contact Meagan Bens at mbens@nd.edu

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Irish senior forward Martinas Geben hangs on the rim after a dunk during Notre Dame’s 77-74 loss to Miami (FL) on Feb. 19.

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MEN’s Basketball

Irish set for Senior Night, Colson’s return By MEAGAN BENS Sports Writer

After senior point guard Matt Farrell’s heroic performance against Wake Forest this past weekend, the Irish will return home, hoping to pick up a win on senior night against Pittsburgh at 7 p.m. on Wednesday. The biggest news of the game will be the return of senior forward Bonzie Colson, who has missed the last 15 games due to a broken left foot. Irish head coach Mike Brey believes Colson’s return will be a pick-up for the team and the crowd. “His strength numbers and range of motion numbers are better,” Brey said. “They are not where they were at in late December, and we want to be smart ... but he has been doing a lot of individual stuff with coach [Ryan] Humphrey, different things with [director of strength and conditioning] Tony [Rolinski], jumping on that leg and getting that thing conditioned again. We’ll try a little five [on] five and see how he feels. “ … His teammates are really anxious and want him back for the psychological pick up. …

Love to get back to it this season, even if it’s 10 to 15 minutes, I think it can help overall energy and confidence.” Colson said he can’t wait for senior night. “I’ve been waiting for it, and I’ve been really eager, but I’m still being patient and trying to wait until I am ready to play,” Colson said. “I’m getting there, but it’s going to be a special moment with Senior Night. My family will be here who has supported me and been with me through out the ups and downs with my career. I’m excited for it and it will be an exciting opportunity for all of us.” As the team approaches the last regular season home game, Brey said he is grateful for the seniors’ contributions, and they should not take their work over the past four seasons for granted. “I had Bonzie and Matt [Farrell], I had them in my office on Tuesday, and I said ‘you guys have been spoiled,’ really,” Brey said. “There’s not a lot of college players that play in the tournament four out of four years. They’ve earned it, those guys have been part of spoiling

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Irish senior forward Bonzie Colson rises for a jump shot during Notre Dame’s 88-62 win over Mount St. Mary’s on Nov. 13 at Purcell Pavilion. Colson has missed the last 15 games with a broken bone in his left foot.

BASEBALL | Alamo Irish Classic

ND Softball | Mary nutter collegiate classic

Notre Dame falls to Purdue in championship

ND struggles on West Coast trip

By TOBIAS HOONHOUT

By MAREK MAZUREK

Associate Sports Editor

Assistant Managing Editor

Over the weekend, the Irish traveled south to host the 20thannual Alamo Irish Classic. After splitting the opening doubleheader Thursday, Notre Dame (4-3) walked off against Purdue to advance to the championship game, before falling in heartbreaking fashion to the Boilermakers (6-1) on Sunday. Opening up the tournament, the Irish jumped out all over St. Louis thanks to a big sixth inning. Down 2-0 in the bottom half of the frame, Notre Dame scored a run and then loaded the bases for junior Eric Gilgenbach, who had hit a grand slam against LSU a week earlier. The right fielder did not disappoint the second time around, either, smashing the ball over the left field fence to put the Irish up for good. Sophomore right hander

Against a stacked schedule, Notre Dame lost four out of its five games at the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic in Cathedral City, California. The Irish (7-7) fell to No. 12 Auburn and No. 7 Texas A&M on Thursday and No. 1 Washington and San Jose State before rebounding Sunday to beat St. John’s 7-1. “I don’t think we played consistent softball,” Irish head coach Deanna Gumpf said. “When you’re in your first 20 games of the year, you’re trying to figure out things that work for your team and things that don’t. “We didn’t show a consistent presence at all last weekend. We had a lot of distractions that got in the way and we weren’t playing our game at all.” One area that hurt the Irish was fielding, Gumpf said. The Irish committed seven errors in their fives games over the

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Irish junior second baseman Nick Podkul swings through a pitch during Notre Dame’s 5-4 win over Duke on April 28.

course of the weekend, including three errors in their 6-2 loss to Auburn. “I think the biggest thing for us is playing solid defense,” Gumpf said. “I think if you look at the big picture of last weekend, our defense really let us down because things could have been a lot different. I think once we get comfortable defensively, that changes everything.” Friday’s game against Washington was a tough one, as the Irish lost 8-0 in five innings. But against the Aggies (12-2) and the Tigers (17-2), Notre Dame was competitive. Against Auburn, Notre Dame trailed early, but managed to bring the game to within one run at 3-2, before the Tigers exploded for a three-run fifth inning to put the game away. Against Texas A&M, the Irish found themselves down 3-0, but fought back to 3-3 thanks to RBIs from junior Cait see SOFTBALL PAGE 10