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Student groups adjust to new locations Student media, climbing club preserve culture, embrace improvements in the Duncan Student Center By NATALIE WEBER Associate News Editor
Several student organizations — including most student media and the climbing club — relocated to the Duncan Student Center this semester with the opening of the new facilities. With the transition, many of the groups have seen increased visibility and significant upgrades in technology. Once located in the basement of Washington Hall, NDtv’s offices now include a broadcasting studio on the second f loor of the student center. This prominent location has given the station an increased presence on campus, senior and co-executive producer Amanda Pilarski said. “Nobody knew NDtv existed really [and] didn’t
really know where we were,” she said. “You had to look for our space, but now it’s just so visible that we’ve gotten people reaching out to us being like ‘What is this? Can I be involved?’ We’re hard to miss now, which is a good thing.” Alongside this studio, equipment upgrades have allowed NDtv to expand its livestream content, senior and co-executive producer Robert Kesman said. “We were doing strictly shoots outside of the studio but now we’ve gotten all new teleprompters, cameras, broadcasting equipment, and we’ve had this team of people showing us how to do it every time we’re in here,” he said. “They’re helping us out and learn how to do it, so now we kind of feel a little bit see LOCATIONS PAGE 3
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Sophomore Saul Cortez broadcasts “Sunday Classical Requests Program” from WSND’s new location in the Duncan Student Center. Media groups received updated equipment and more open work spaces.
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Students run into St. Mary’s Lake on Saturday morning at Badin Hall’s annual Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser supporting impoverished women and children at St. Margaret’s House. By TOM NAATZ News Writer
Temperatures in the high 20s do not make for pleasant swimming weather. Nevertheless, community members gathered on Saturday to take a dip in Saint Joseph’s Lake as part of Badin Hall’s ninth
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annual Polar Bear Plunge. The event aims to benefit Saint Margaret’s House in South Bend, which helps women and children living in poverty. Saturday’s event culminated a year of planning, event director and junior Alyssa Cook said. “This is something you
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have to think about almost a year in advance,” Cook said. “We started talking with our rector last year … and basically what we said is we want to revamp it.” Cook said she estimated about 250 people usually participate in this Badin see PLUNGE PAGE 4
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Dolores Huerta, social activist and co-founder of United Farm Workers who worked alongside Cesar Chavez, will speak at McKenna Hall on Tuesday, according to a University press release. Her lecture is a part of the Institute for Latino Studies’ Transformative Latino Leadership Series. Huertes is known for her social advocacy, specifically for the rights for farm workers, women’s rights and the poor, and is known for coining the rallying phrase “Si, se puede.” She is famous for leading the boycott against California grapes, which resulted in a victory for the farm workers and was the first national boycott of its kind. This boycott led to the Chicano Civil Rights Movement, when farm worker rights fused together with student and
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community activism. In 1998, Huerta received the Eleanor Roosevelt Human Rights Award from President Bill Clinton and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2012 from President Barack Obama. This same lecture series has hosted U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, former San Antonio mayor Julian Castro and Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles. According to their website, the Institute for Latino Studies aims to prepare transformative leaders in various academic and social spheres among Latinos and all members of society. This particular lectures series “links Notre Dame with the ‘who’s-who’ of Latino leaders in the United States.” Huerta’s speech will include a conversation moderated by Luis Fraga, director of the Institute for Latino Studies. The lecture is free and open to the public.
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Sophomore pole vaulter Landon Shank competes for the Irish on Friday in the 31st annual Meyo Invitational at Loftus Sports Center. Notre Dame finished the invitational with four individual wins and over a dozen personal-best marks.
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Lecture explores working-class activism By ALEXANDRA PARK News Writer
Ryan Murphy, an assistant professor of history from the Earlham College, gave a lecture Friday on his award-winning book, “Deregulating Desire: Flight Attendant Activism, Family Politics and Workplace Justice,” as part of the Higgins Labor Program’s series Lunchtime Labor RAPS. Murphy spoke briefly about having worked as a flight attendant in 1988 before transitioning to life as a graduate student after the events of 9/11 and how his experiences led him to write his book. “This book is the culmination of my dissertation project for my Ph.D. in American Studies, and what I would say it does is two things. Number one is it tells a story of my coworkers and me and of our union and of its history from 1970 to the present, so it establishes a narrative of flight attendant labor organizing,” Murphy said. “The second thing that it does is it
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more confident making live material.” Both WVFI and WSND — Notre Dame’s student-run radio stations — also received updated equipment, replacing decades-old technology. “We’ve been broadcasting for 60-plus years, so much of it was in need of an update,” Liz Wildenhain, senior and WSND station manager, said. “With the move we got new microphones. We also started to switch over to a digital system instead of using just CDs and that has been a big transition … but I think it’s been really good.” Senior and WVFI station manager Dino Swan said the relocation
identifies a phenomenon in that it is connected to the specifics of airline work.” Murphy pointed out that the flight attendant workforce was quite unusual for its time, in that “in 1998 … almost 90 percent of [his] colleagues were women, a largely female workforce because of the original history of airlines almost always requiring flight attendants to be young, single white women.” This culture resulted in “a really unusual situation in that almost all the households in [his] workplace were woman-headed households.” After reading excerpts from his book on these parallels between airline employees and casual labor, Murphy shared an anecdote from 1983, when TWA’s flight attendants won a small victory against their company. In this incident, “management [was] cracking down and trying to force flight attendants into giving up work rules,” Murphy said. “Work rules are basically, in the
airline industry, those things that allow you to work shorter hours and have more control over your schedule, so you can have more time outside of work, which is especially important to single women heads of household, or any head of household,” Murphy said. Although the flight attendants’ union offered a chance to formally negotiate the terms, management refused. “During the last week of February, the company sent a new settlement offer directly to the homes of all 5,500 TWA flight attendants,” Murphy said. “They did so without notifying core union activists and without offering to negotiate the deal. … Although the offer that managers sent directly to flight attendants included the work rule cuts management had sought from the union, it came with an hourly pay increase of 30 percent over five years.” This, Murphy said, was the company’s “effort to divide rank-and-file flight attendants
from the union negotiating committee.” “Managers wagered that union leaders would be more committed to protecting those work rules than those in the front lines,” he said. “Managers thus made an offer that coupled work rule givebacks … with a large hourly pay increase, a package that they guessed would appeal to ordinary flight attendants while remaining unacceptable to union leaders with a long-standing commitment to feminist activism.” Murphy said this was a huge misjudgment from the company. “Work rules would give flight attendants the time and the money that pilots, machinist, ground crews and managers had always expected,” he said. “But in this particular case, a 30 percent raise — as in the era of low inflation — would actually do the exact same thing, even if it came with work rule givebacks. ... [It] would give TWA flight attendants both the time and the money that they had been
demanding since the 1970s.” This realization caused the flight attendants’ union to accept the deal during a dramatic arbitration meeting with the company, at which a federal mediator was present. The deal was “one of the most lucrative economic offers recently negotiated by any group in the airline industry,” Murphy said. He said that the real significance of this victory had political and cultural significance because it broke barriers defined by class and gender. “ ... Unlike their labor movement peers, 91 percent of TWA flight attendants in the mid-1980s were women,” he said. “ … Therefore, although many flight attendants lived in domesticated nuclear families, those families became far less traditional after March 1983 because they could count on a feminized service worker to be their breadwinner.”
of both radio stations has helped students to distinguish between the two. “Now it’s very obvious there are two radio stations on campus,” he said. “For the longest time, people either thought we were the same thing or didn’t know the other one existed. “So before when we said ‘I work for student radio,’ they just assumed it was one thing, but now people can clearly see we’re two separate things. But we’re also very close proximity wise, and we’re actually working on a lot of projects together which is neat.” Senior Claire Solomon, editorin-chief of The Dome, also said she appreciated the increased collaboration between various student groups. “We share space with Scholastic, and then NDtv and WVFI are
really close too, so it’s nice to have a lot of the student media in the same space,” she said. “We can utilize each other’s space and collaborate on stuff which is cool.” The Juggler — Notre Dame’s literary magazine — previously met in a conference room of South Dining Hall, but is now also located with Scholastic and The Dome. Sophomore Cat Barra, managing editor of The Juggler, said she has enjoyed having a new space specifically dedicated to the club. “It’s different because we have both an office space and a definitive meeting space that’s in one, so I feel like it helps foster a sense of community and ‘this is our place,’” she said. Senior Tessa Bangs, editor-inchief of Scholastic, said she is excited about the new facilities, though the group’s relocation from South
Dining Hall to the student center was “bittersweet.” “Our final production [night] there in the fall, there weren’t quite tears, but there were a lot of photos taken and recollections written,” she said. “That said, though, I think as soon as we saw the foundation being laid for Duncan Student Center however many years ago, it was such a fun idea to think about the fact that we would have an office here.” For many groups, the move to the student center has been similarly nostalgic. Senior Hannah Provost, climbing club president, said the old rock wall — located in a converted squash court in Rockne Memorial — created a distinct climbing culture which she hopes to cultivate in the new facilities. “Something that was really
awesome about the old wall — and I think which a lot of the very active club members miss a lot — is the intimacy that that close space created,” she said. “You really got to meet people and talk to people and it seemed kind of closed-off and safe. This wall is more visible, but I do think we can recreate that type of space. I think it will just take more effort.” For some, rules regarding decorations — which are now restricted to tack boards — and smaller office spaces have been drawbacks of the new facilities. Swan, WVFI’s station manager, said while he was excited about the new offices, he was initially concerned about these changes. “The one concern we had coming in was losing the office space we had, so there was a bit of downsizing square footage wise of what we had and along with that … we really cultivated an identity that was all of our own and very infused with the spot we had,” he said. “If you went into our old station, you’d see posters all over the walls. “Some of the ceiling tiles were even spray-painted by people from the 90’s, early 2000’s, so it had a lot of character in it. So moving, we were a little concerned we’d lose some of the identity we had.” Bangs said while she missed the decor of Scholastic’s old offices, she also looked forward to bringing the magazine’s traditions to a new center of campus. “I feel that it’s been an especially important way for me as a member of the University community to kind of see how the Notre Dame student body and South Bend community as well are adapting to having this new student center,” she said. “It’s also allowed me to see a center of campus form which is fun and historical in a way. So it’s been very special.”
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event, which is “not a big percentage of the school.” Cook said she hoped 300 people would participate this year. “We basically spent the whole year thinking about, ‘W hat are the ways we can make it a little more revamped? ’” Cook said. The heav y dut y planning for the event began in November, as the directors began contacting the Student Activ ities Organization (SAO), booking the venue for the event and planning finances. Planning was complicated by several factors, namely that due to study abroad, the three event planners were never present on campus together. Weather is another potential complicating factor, event director and sophomore A licia Cristoforo said. “I hope we get a really good turnout this year,” Cristoforo said. “It might be hard because of the weather. It was prett y balmy last year, it was like a fift y-degree day.” This year, for the first time, Badin Hall inaugurated Frog Week in the week leading up to the event, including an ice cream social w ith St. Edwards Hall, Badin’s brother dorm, a mov ie night and “Ms. Bullfrog,” a mock beaut y pageant. “It’s been really fun to have more community building events this year. We’ve done more than ever before. Because we’re living in Pangborn, the hall government really took the initiative of preserving and absorbing the first years in the community, which would
be a little more challenging than usual,” Cristoforo said. “A lot of who we are as a dorm is the building we live in but it’s so much more than that.” Cristoforo said they hope to be able to make a significant donation to St. Margaret’s House. In the past, making a significant donation has been a challenge because many of the supplies for the event, notably heat lamps, are expensive. Saint Margaret’s is especially in need of money as donations generally drop off after the holidays, Cook said. There was a steady stream of participants at the event itself, despite the brisk temperatures, and towels, heat lamps and hot chocolate were available to participants immediately after they left the water. Two firemen were stationed in the water to ensure no participants had medical problems. Yet despite the cold, participants expressed positive feelings about their experience. “It’s a great way for the community to come together. Everyone comes out from a ton of different dorms,” senior Zosia Zdanowicz said. “It was really cold, but the hot chocolate was worth it afterwards.” For some, their participation in the Polar Bear Plunge was an impulsive decision. “On the morning of, I woke up and said, ‘Kevin, how do I get you to do this with me? ’” senior Robby Lucian said. Participants also noted the important cause the Polar Bear Plunge serves. “It’s a great way to show your Badin Hall spirit and support Saint Margaret’s House,” senior Maggie James said. Contact Tom Naatz at tnaatz@nd.edu
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By HANNA KENNEDY Scene Writer
James Mercer takes his listeners down the rabbit hole and through the looking glass with The Shins’ latest album. “The Worm’s Heart” — released midJanuary of this year — is a flipped version of the group’s 2017 release, “Heartworms.” In this alternate universe of Mercer’s making, slow songs become fast, fast become slow and the rules of genre are thrown out the window. This new album may prove a hard pill to swallow for fans of “Heartworms.” Anyone expecting stylistic consistency will be sorely disappointed by Mercer’s experimental album overhaul, yet for others it presents a pleasant oddity. The project is an eccentric undertaking on the group’s never-ending road to self-discovery and Mercer’s journey to perfect his eclectic, creative character. As a result, “The Worm’s Heart” becomes an exploratory endeavor, an album that is all over the place, but not necessarily in a bad way. The song “Heartworms (Flipped)” is one that deserves to be played on repeat until every indie pop devotee can’t stand to hear it again. The
By MATTHEW MUNHALL Scene Writer
At the heart of the podcast “2 Dope Queens” is the friendship between comedians Phoebe Robinson and Jessica Williams. Their podcast, which evolved from a live comedy show in Brooklyn, serves as a showcase for other talented comics, but the glue holding the show together is the gleeful chemistry between Robinson and Williams. On the show, the pair banters about subjects as varied as their experiences with racist cab drivers to Robinson’s undying love for Bono. Now the duo are bringing “2 Dope Queens” to HBO as a four-part comedy special directed by stand-up comic Tig Notaro. Yet Robinson was worried that the intimacy that defines the podcast would get lost in the move to television. “For me personally,” she explained in an interview with Vulture, “I was just worried that transitioning from a podcast, which is a very intimate sort of experience — people tell me they listen to my podcast while they’re at the gym or on road trips — so you’re in someone’s ear, to being on television.” It is safe to say that their HBO series retains the
original track’s lyrics remain intact, but the addition of a throbbing synth beat adds an electrifying energy that reminds listeners of Prince tracks like “Kiss” or “Raspberry Beret.” It’s hard not to dance listening to the mix of good old-fashioned indie pop and ‘80s era disco that is “Heartworms (Flipped).” Another standout track from the album is “Cherry Hearts (Flipped).” The original song is marred by its disorienting synth line, but the revamped version is an upbeat indie rock ballad. The Shins’ versatility and Mercer’s creative genius transform a confusing, muted number into a Beatles-inspired feel-good song. Yet, with new heights inevitably come new lows: “The Worm’s Heart” is no exception. “Name for You (Flipped)” loses its original silly, melodic sweetness in exchange for a forced, angsty rock feel. The song slows to a gloomy pace that pales in comparison to its cheerful, ready-for-summer twin. Another track that would have been better left untouched is “Half a Million (Flipped).” It’s a jarring switch from distorted guitar and a strong bass line to a sunny, upbeat tempo. To add to its disappointment, the new version offers little in the way of originality. While being one of the most complete transformations across the two albums, “Half a Million
(Flipped)” ends up sounding like a bad cover of a Beatles song. With both hits and misses, “The Worm’s Heart” is nevertheless an album of surprises. It switches from garage band rock, to slow country charm, to disco pop in a disorientingly good way. The result is an album that, more than anything, is fun to listen to, especially in conjunction with its 2017 counterpart. For most, listening to The Shin’s latest album will involve picking and choosing the few standout tracks, but even then, there is certainly something for everyone on “The Worm’s Heart.”
infectious energy of the podcast, albeit amplified with a larger production budget. Filmed live at the Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, Robinson and Williams brag in the first episode about their hair and makeup budget as they take the stage, which is built to resemble a New York City rooftop, replete with patio furniture, potted plants and a silhouetted skyline. “We got that HBO money,” Robinson starts singing, as Williams chimes in, “Got some money for our hair.” The first episode, which debuted on HBO on Friday night, centers loosely on the theme of “New York,” with the subsequent three set to tackle “Hair,” “Hot Peen” and “Black Nerds.” Robinson and Williams begin the show by discussing the white people who need to apologize to them — including Thomas Jefferson and a man on a Southwest flight who didn’t believe Robinson was in the first boarding group — and their first New York apartments. The New York theme serves as more of a jumping-off point than a strict through-line, yet it is the enthusiasm of Robinson and Williams that carries the show. In its HBO incarnation, “2 Dope Queens” remains an excellent showcase for stand-ups, with short sets in the first episode from Michelle Buteau,
Mark Normand and Baron Vaughn. Buteau, in particular, delivers a great set, w ith uproariously funny material about her marriage and her Trump-supporting doctor. The first episode also features a conversation w ith Jon Stewart, w ith Robinson and Williams asking about his first jobs in New York and his life since leav ing “The Daily Show.” Their inter v iews are charming for their spontaneit y — Robinson and Williams at one point accidentally tr y to ask Stewart different questions at the same time, which only contributes to the feeling that you’re listening in on a real conversation. The most strained attempt at a v iral late night show segment is a game in which the duo ask Stewart to taste test various New York pizza slices. W hile the game resembles the forced fun of Jimmy Fallon’s “Tonight Show,” it’s saved by Stewart disgustedly throw ing one of the slices across the stage. On the whole, however, “2 Dope Queens” remains w ildly funny and proves that Robinson and Williams deser ve to be on latenight telev ision beyond this four-episode run.
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An appreciation Response: To wonder women of friendship Courtney Becker News Editor
Someone very important to me recently reminded me how important friendship is and how blessed I am to be surrounded by so many amazing people. I don’t show it enough because I’m not exactly the kind of person who wears my emotions on my sleeve, but I realize I need to remember to take a moment and recognize these people more often than I do. As much as I might pretend to not need anyone in my corner, that is far from the truth. So I’m going to take a moment, take a step back and thank the people I don’t thank enough. Thank you to the one who pulled me out of the worst time of my life by the scruff of my neck, then tossed me over a fence. To the ones who taught me everything I know, starting with not to volunteer to cover a panel that takes place on a home football Saturday, thank you. To the ones jumping with me, thank you for having faith and trusting in me not to let you down. Thank you to the one who makes me comfortable enough to step out of my comfort zone, almost always with an assist from you. To the one who challenges me to carefully examine other viewpoints while accepting my own, thank you — but I still disagree with you. Thank you to the buddy who has been by my side since the very beginning of my time at Notre Dame, and who I know will be there for the rest of my life. To the one who may be my polar opposite in disposition, sleep schedule, eating habits and exercise habits, but shares my eye size, thanks for always making me laugh. Thank you to the one who proved that it’s never too late to become friends with someone, even if you weren’t prepared to do so when you first had the chance. To the ones who welcomed me with open arms when I was worried I wouldn’t fit in, thank you, even though the constant notifications on my phone can be a little overwhelming occasionally for someone like me. Thank you to the one who has never let me charge into battle solo and who has set one heck of an example. To the one who is so much like family that I know nothing either one of us does or says will ever break our friendship, thank you for always answering no matter what crazy time it is there. To the one I can’t even sum up with so few words, thank you for being my No. 1. And finally, thank you to the four people who have always been, and will always be, the absolute best parts of my life for always pushing me to be a better person without even realizing it. And I guess thank you to whoever has read this far for bearing with me as I got possibly more sentimental than I’ve ever been. As I said, it took a reminder from someone else for me to really take a moment and appreciate all the people I have in my life, so hopefully this serves as yours. Contact Courtney Becker at cbecker3@nd.edu The views expressed in the Inside Column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.
When I marched alongside my fellow feminists in the Women’s March a couple weeks ago, I felt pure pride. I smiled at signs that quoted uplifting Bible verses as well as ones that said “This p---- grabs back.” It was with joy that I joined this inclusive space of protest against oppression. I felt empowered, bold and proud. For these and other reasons, I disagree with the author of the recent letter to the editor entitled “To wonder women.” While the letter started with honest criticism of the Women’s March, its final paragraph revealed it to be yet another call for joining the March for Life. I have struggled with the recent rhetoric that has surrounded these two movements. While many pro-life supporters argue that one can be pro-life and pro-woman, these assurances are intermingled with attacks on feminism in America as a whole, as evidenced by this most recent letter to the editor. Additionally, it is necessary to respond to the author’s claim that the Women’s March does not speak the “whole truth.” The Women’s March is for more than just white women in pink hats. It is a movement that includes transgender women, women of color and men who have been bullied for their advocacy of women. More than that, the Women’s March speaks for all those who feel undercut and marginalized by the current American narrative: for the Americans who do not know if they will be forced to return to a country they have never known in March, for Americans who believe in the science of climate change and for those who do not see Haiti as a “s---hole” country. It is for all of us. Finally, there is a similar problem with the final line of the letter, which troubled me the most: “Young Wonder Woman, you say you will fight for those who cannot fight for themselves, but the pro-life movement is fighting for them now.” It seems as though the author has forgotten all the women who came before her, and have been fighting for her rights long before she marched on Washington in the March for Life. I’d like to provide a brief history of feminism in America to illustrate the way that women before us fought for you and me. Long before we were here, Emmeline Pankhurst and her fellow freedom fighters were protesting in support of women’s right to vote in Britain. Two-hundred unarmed women and men were assaulted on the steps of the British Parliament in 1910 as they rushed to protest for the right of their legislation, the Conciliation Bill, to be read on the f loor of Parliament. Onehundred-nineteen were arrested. I doubt that they were concerned with the question of whether disrupting the patriarchy was proper or not. Consider as well the women’s suffrage movement in America. It began in 1840, with women being given the right to vote in 1920; women fought for your right to vote for 80 years before succeeding.
While many of us immediately recognize the names and characters of the remarkable Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucy Stone, it is important to acknowledge another inf luential segment of the women’s suffrage movement in America. In 1917, Alice Paul and 200 of her National Woman’s Party supporters were arrested for picketing the White House. What follows are some of the slogans on their signs: “Kaiser Wilson, have you forgotten your sympathy with the poor Germans because they were not self-governed? Twenty-million American women are not self-governed. Take the beam out of your own eye.” “The time has come to conquer or submit, for us there can be but one choice. We have made it. - Wilson” (Ironically quoting President Wilson back to himself ) “Wilson is against women.” “No self-respecting woman should wish or work for the success of a party that ignores her sex. – Susan B Anthony” Those who were arrested endured harsh treatment in prison and were brutally force-fed while on hunger strike. All of this was for our right to vote. I do not think their message was for men to “Rise up!” It was an active movement for women to rise up, to reclaim the power that was rightfully theirs and take it back from the patriarchy in power. The fight for our rights did not stop with our sisters in the suffragette movement. Rather, it continued throughout the 20th century. Our right to contraception: Thank Margaret Sanger and her band of women. Our presence in government: Thank Jeannette Rankin and Shirley Anita Chisholm among countless other trailblazers. An attempt to give us equality in the Constitution: Thank Alice Paul and Crystal Eastman. All of these women fought for those who could not fight for themselves. This did not begin with the Women’s March or the pro-life movement. The only reason you and I are able to march on Washington in the first place, though for different causes, is because of what these women dared to do. I will take their example and lead with it. To worry about the place of those in power when trying to do away with oppression is to take a defeatist approach. Those who marched alongside me in the women’s march, both men and women, are not trying to “create a starless night for those who have screwed us over.” We are trying to use our words, our power and our presence to create a space for ourselves in society. We are fighting back. To march with any other intention is pointless. Our sisters can tell you that.
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Problems with ND study abroad culture Soren Hansen Au Contraire
As the snow falls upon our beautiful home, wrapping the trees in white blankets, the quiet of the winter months is appreciable. But though the cold has descended lightly and softly upon our hushed campus, the weather is not the only reason for the aural change — a large number of students, juniors mostly, have gone off around the world for their semesters abroad. Nearly two-thirds of Notre Dame undergraduates study abroad for credit before they graduate, according to Notre Dame International. Nearly every student assumes he or she will go abroad, it’s just a matter of choosing which destination and which semester of junior year. This is a problem, not because study abroad is an inherent evil — it’s not, and many students have incredibly rewarding and worthwhile semesters away from home — but because our current system and culture encourages students to leave campus at arguably the most important time of their academic careers to take easy classes abroad, country hop (and club hop) every weekend and generally enjoy the “party abroad” scene. The administration, and, more importantly, we the students, need to get serious about the problems and fictions of our current study abroad culture. Full disclosure, I am not studying abroad but did think long and hard about the option (and I’ll articulate my reasons later on). Allow me to lay out my argument in full: The point of study abroad is to dive into another
culture, get outside the Notre Dame bubble and return to campus a more thoughtful, mature and educated student. W hile there are students and study abroad programs that fulfill this goal, I think we have largely concocted a distorted view of study abroad, claiming to have lofty goals and good intentions while knowingly pursuing travel dreams, Instagram opportunities and adventures with alcohol. The brochure from Notre Dame International claims that a “serious academic engagement outside your home country is one of the most valuable elements of a world-class undergraduate education.” How many students who are studying abroad or considering it actually take academics into account? How many see it as a GPA booster or a time to get University/non-major requirements checked off ? Ask yourself, why are you really going abroad? W hen deciding whether or not to apply to study abroad, I couldn’t get past the fact that we only get four years here. Freshman year is a time of adjustment and exploration and by the time our final year rolls around seniors already have one foot out the door into the real world. Our academic trajectory naturally points to junior year, when we should be fully into our majors, taking our hardest classes (and taking them seriously) and forming lasting relationships with our professors (especially important for those students who intend to write a thesis). To take a break from our academics at the most crucial time, and to spend that break frivolously, seems like poor judgement. Perhaps we can combat these issue by encouraging more students to
study abroad their sophomore year (which would probably require a later application date). We could do more to prepare students before their semesters abroad and push them to really consider and ref lect upon what they want to get out of a semester abroad before they embark. Once abroad, students should be doing more than taking easy classes and changing their evening schedule from a regular list of South Bend bars to their international counterparts. There is a special danger for students who go abroad only to hang out with other Notre Dame students the entire time. Country hopping on the weekends with Notre Dame friends is arguably not the way to see the world. How could you possibly savor any country properly by spending but a few hours in a famous city, and in a different club or bar at that. I’ve heard amazing stories about real language immersion in Angers, France and have had friends changed by their service experiences with refugees in Chile. I do not question that study abroad can be an incredible and enriching time. Students who study abroad can bring back incredible perspective that our community can benefit from, but we need to seriously examine our current study abroad culture, especially the timing in relation to our academic journey. Soren Hansen (junior) is a proud member of the Program of Liberal Studies and spends her free time lamenting the lack of intellectual culture on campus and playing the upright bass. Send your contrarian opinions and snide comments to mhansen3@nd.edu The views expressed in this column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.
A way forward Devon Chenelle The Gadfly
Like most students at Our Lady’s University, for a long time it was impossible to overstate my apathy for student government. That began to change recently, when I became conscious of the changes the right student government was capable of affecting on campus. On Wednesday, when Notre Dame elects its next student body president, we finally have the opportunity to install that right student government. Although both slates offer dedicated and well-intentioned candidates, the right choice is clear: only the McGavick-Gayheart ticket presents the copious experience, policy platform and reform mindset necessary to make campus better for all. Perhaps nothing shines more brilliantly on the resumes of Gates McGavick and Corey Gayheart than their years of dedication to the Notre Dame community. Both have served in the Notre Dame student senate as representatives for their halls, Keough and St. Edward’s. Corey has extensive involvement with various departments of student government and time on the junior class council and has always been a potent advocate for his constituents’ interests. Gates McGavick has a particularly salient piece of experience, for he had an exceptionally successful tenure as the president of Keough Hall, a position which makes him incredibly well-prepared for the responsibilities of student body president. While positions in student government’s executive cabinet are certainly demanding and impressive, there is no comparison with the level of constant engagement and answerability, students demand from a dorm president. The McGavick-Gayheart ticket is also distinguished by common sense ideas and goals that will broadly improve campus life. For example, they
propose to redirect student government funding away from bureaucratic inanities and towards the clubs and residence halls students actually use. They also vow to end past student governments’ cowed cooperation with the administration and will assume their rightful position as defender of their student constituents’ interests, pledging to do so via the institution of “public spending reports” clarifying the administration’s financial decisions and “dorm maintenance reports” that will finally introduce transparency into the University’s housing system. Finally, they plan on reforming student government’s own rickety structures, vowing to open student senate meetings to outside observers and student comments. I did not write this column to heap invective on anyone; I commend any of our peers invested enough in our University to commit so much of their time to a presidential run. However, this piece would rest incomplete and tepid if I did not briefly address the Kruszewski-Dunbar ticket, which, though clearly led by a pair of dogged and sincere candidates, ultimately is marred by its unrealistic policy proposals and lack of experience comparable to what Gates McGavick and Corey Gayheart have to offer. For example, two of the Kruszewski-Dunbar ticket’s declared policy objectives are lowering student tuition and bringing a Chick-Fil-A to Eddy Street by Fall 2018. Unfortunately, the ticket is making promises it can’t keep. It is difficult to imagine that the incredibly involved process of securing a new restaurant partner in a new building can be completed in a few months. When it comes to tuition, although I as much as anyone else would love to see a reduction in the usurious rates we are subjected to, it is difficult to believe that they would be able to have any success in changing a decision they have no input into.
Successfully lowering tuition seems especially unlikely given that during presidential candidate Alex Kruszewski’s tenure last year as the student government executive controller, tuition yet again ticked upwards. A few days ago, a friend asked me whether I “actually believed Gates and Corey are actually going to institute any change for the better.” For a second I was silent, and then the answer came to me. When Gates was running for presidency of my former dorm, I was disengaged and skeptical of the importance or value of dorm politics. A year later, I am delighted to have been proven wrong. During his time as the president of Keough Hall, Gates delivered on his promises to improve dorm community and spirit in a far bigger way than I ever imagined. Through his constant visibility in the section lounges and common areas, his dedication to the cultivation of productive and mutually respectful relationships with the hall’s authority figures and his organization of a slate of new events and activities for the men of Keough, my old dorm has been overtaken by a spirit of community and enthusiasm far greater than any I had ever seen in my four years here. It is for that reason that I can without reserve release such an enthusiastic endorsement of the McGavick-Gayheart ticket, because I truly believe they can be the ones to deliver us the campus-wide changes in school spirit, sentiment and solutions students want. Devon Chenelle is a senior, formerly of Keough Hall. Returning to campus after seven months abroad, Devon is a history major with minors in Italian and philosophy. He can be reached at dchenell@nd.edu “On resiste a l’invasion des armees; on ne resiste pas a l’invasion des idees.” 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: Look at all the choices you have and you will see a clear passage to the results you are trying to achieve. Hone your skills and strategically make your way to a better lifestyle and standard of living. Financial gains are heading your way from unexpected sources as well as through smart investments. Embrace change, but don’t go overboard. Your numbers are 5, 11, 22, 24, 30, 36, 43. ARIES (March 21-April 19): You’ll convince others to participate in the causes and concerns you believe in. Honesty and sincerity will make an impression on someone in a position to help you turn your ideas and plans into a reality. Love is highlighted. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Observation will be in your best interest. Learn from what you see and hear, and you’ll figure out the best way to use your experience to help you overcome uncertainty or confusion. Take care of responsibilities quickly and you’ll dismiss complaints. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Look for an opportunity that will help you move in a direction that gives you a better chance to excel. Consider new ways to use your skills that are more conducive to the current trends. Personal improvements are encouraged. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You will accomplish the most if you are organized. Preparation and listening to what others have to contribute will make your life easier. Don’t let stubbornness stand between you and victory. Expand your mind, your interests and your friendships. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): A day trip with someone you love will give you a chance to discuss your future plans and to make decisions regarding the best way to alter your personal lives in order to save more time and money. Romance is highlighted. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Personal gains and improvements are highlighted. Getting what you want for the right price will be far more satisfying than paying top dollar or going over budget. Overspending to keep up with someone else will lead to debt and stress. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Plan to have fun with the people you enjoy most. Don’t feel like you have to pay for others. Make suggestions that are affordable to everyone you want to hang out with. Personal improvements or updates look promising. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Intuitive intelligence will be required if you don’t want to make a mistake or misjudge a situation. Listen carefully and share your thoughts and feelings openly, and you will find a solution to whatever obstacle comes your way. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): High energy and a will to win will lead to your success. Don’t let negativity throw you off course or cause you to doubt your capabilities. Love and romance are encouraged and will improve your day. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You’ll have a difficult time making up your mind when it comes to emotional matters. Don’t limit what you can do because you are rigid or walk away from someone special because you are unwilling to compromise. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Keep your personal life and your friendships in perspective. Walk away from persuasive people who are tempting you to get involved in situations that are not in your best interest. Surround yourself with people who make you a better version of yourself. Focus on personal growth and romance. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Watch what others do and consider whether you want to get involved. Time is on your side, so don’t feel the need to make a hasty decision even if someone is pressuring you to do so. Birthday Baby: You are engaging, intelligent and compassionate. You are popular and spontaneous.
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Cleveland needs culture shift Ben Padanilam Editor-in-Chief
So I have this idea for a new reality TV show. You have all heard of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” “The Real Housewives of New York City” and just about every other “Real Housewives” franchise, right? Well, how’s this: “The Real Cavaliers of Cleveland,” a drama coming to your TVs soon? Oh wait, it’s already on TV? It’s in season three? Yikes. As a Cleveland sports fan, there’s been little to enjoy for the last several months; the Browns went 0-16 and found as much success at quarterback as “The Bachelor” has had in creating genuine love connections; now, the Cavaliers are in another losing skid, and the locker room drama has players pointing more fingers than an episode of “Maury.” And I don’t know about you, but I’m tired of it. Because it’s not surprising. This point has been boiling to a head the last three seasons. It started the year after the first installment of the Cavs– Warriors trilogy, when LeBron James leveraged his power in the organization to earn Iman Shumpert a new four-year, $40 million contract and Tristan Thompson a new five-year, $82 million contract. Those moves, along with some savvy personnel acquisitions by then-general manager David Griffin, netted the Cavaliers its first championship ever and the city of Cleveland its first professional sports championship in over 50 years. But it also put a stranglehold on the organization’s future, particularly one which could or could not include James down the road. It had mortgaged its draft capital and locked itself into expensive long-term contracts with role players. That practice continued when it signed J.R. Smith to a four-year, $57 million contract after winning the championship. Each of those two previous seasons, there were questions about team chemistry and leadership — including the firing of David Blatt as head coach — as well as stretches of poor play. The team would eventually recover, but questions of whether the Cavaliers could make it work were nothing new. Then after another losing effort against the Warriors in the championship this past year, the problems came out: Kyrie Irving was unsatisfied with his role and wanted out, Dan Gilbert was in the business of self-sabotage and refused
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to extend a new contract to Griffin — who had been instrumental in quelling the egos and problems in previous seasons — and the Cavs rid themselves of Irving and some of the team’s veteran leadership in the form of Richard Jefferson for talented players and draft capital from Boston, but it shook up the locker room. And all of that shakeup created an older, less cohesive team already with a history of internal issues and much less of the previous leadership that helped to quell those issues in the past. That history lesson is all basically to say that no one should be surprised by the Cavaliers’ struggles this season and the seemingly unsolvable nature of them. They’re exactly where they should expect to be when you consider the issues of the past, they don’t seem to be on the horizon of getting better and there’s plenty of blame to go around. Dan Gilbert essentially axed his general manager in the middle of trade negotiations involving the team’s future and current second-best player. Current head coach Tyronn Lue might have the support of his players and the team’s management publicly, but with the number of players questioning the notion of accountability in the locker room, it’s hard to say he has that support and respect privately as well. LeBron James buckled the Cavaliers into poor contracts by leveraging his position to play general manager, and the one asset they do have — the Brooklyn Nets’ pick in this year’s draft — won’t be moved because he continues to leverage his future, leaving the Cavaliers unwilling to trade away theirs. And all of that has led to a culture in Cleveland that is dysfunctional and showing no signs of improving. Sure, this group won a championship during its tenure, and that’s enough to buy them the city’s goodwill for a long time to come. It’s enough other Cavaliers fans and I can’t really be upset or disappointed with the last few years, either. But what we can be is resigned to this outcome, apathetic to the team’s current state. We shouldn’t be surprised now, and we shouldn’t be surprised when the Cavaliers don’t get any better if something doesn’t drastically change in the next few weeks. Contact Ben Padanilam at bpadanil@nd.edu The views expressed in this Sports Authority are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.
Eagles pull away to win first-ever Super Bowl Associated Press
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles’ flight from last to first ended up with a Lombardi Trophy. In a record-setting shootout between Nick Foles and Tom Brady, the backup quarterback led a pressure-packed 75-yard drive to the winning touchdown, 11 yards to Zach Etrz with 2:21 to go Sunday night. Then a defense that had been shredded throughout the second half made two final stands to win 41-33. Brandon Graham stripsacked Brady and Derek Barnett recovered, setting up
rookie Jake Elliot’s 46-yard field goal for an 8-point lead. Then Brady got his team to midfield before his desperation pass fell to the ground in the end zone. It was the first Super Bowl title for Philadelphia (16-3), which went from 7-9 last season to its first NFL crown since 1960. Foles orchestrated it with the kind of drive NFL MVP Brady, a five-time champion, is known for. It covered 75 yards on 14 plays, and had to survive a video replay because Ertz had the ball pop into the air as he crossed the goal line. The touchdown stood — and
so did thousands of green-clad Eagles fans who weren’t going to mind the frigid conditions outside US Bank Stadium once they headed out to celebrate. The Patriots (15-4) seemed ready to take their sixth championship with Brady and coach Bill Belichick in eight Super Bowls. Brady threw for a game-record 505 yards and three TDs, hitting Rob Gronkowski for 4 yards. Stephen Gostkowski’s extra point gave New England its first lead, 33-32. Then Foles made them forget Carson Wentz — and least for now — with the gutsiest drive of his life.
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Washington wins third in a row without Wall Associated Press
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Make no mistake — Louisville relishes playing on the road. Asia Durr scored 27 points, Myisha Hines-Allen added 19 points and 11 rebounds, and the fourth-ranked Cardinals beat Syracuse 84-77 on Sunday. It was the 13th straight road win for the Cardinals (24-1, 10-1 Atlantic Coast Conference), whose last road loss was an 85-66 setback at Notre Dame a year ago. They have won four straight since suffering their only loss, a one-point setback at home to No. 10 Florida State. “It’s huge for us anytime we can get one on the road,” said Durr, who hit five 3-pointers. “We know it’s hard to win on the road. They (Syracuse) played well, they played hard.” After reeling off 11 straight wins in the friendly confines of the Carrier Dome, the Orange (17-7, 5-6) suffered their second straight setback. They have five games left in the regular season as they aim for a postseason berth. “We’ve identified that the number is 10 (wins in the conference),” Orange coach Quentin Hillsman said. “The last five games are urgent.” Sam Fuehring had 12 points and Sydney Zambrotta added eight as the deep Louisville bench flexed its muscle. Digna Strautmane led the Orange with 22 points, her
third straight 20-point game, and Tiana Mangakahia had 20 points and 10 assists with 10 turnovers. Led by Strautmane’s eight points, the Orange were out front for most of the first quarter, hitting 10 of 15 shots in a fast-paced start, an upset on the mind. “We started off extremely slow in the first quarter,” Durr said. “We didn’t play hard. We had no tempo, no energy. But coach got on us and we held each other accountable and we bounced back.” A layup by Hines-Allen pulled the Cardinals within 23-21 at the buzzer, and Kylee Shook scored four points to key a 7-2 spurt early in the second as the Orange cooled off, misfiring four times from long range, and fell behind by five. “We weren’t quite as focused defensively,” Louisville coach Jeff Walz said. “We allowed too many breakdowns and they made shots. I thought we regrouped after the first quarter.” Syracuse got untracked and closed to within a point on consecutive 3s from Miranda Drummond and Strautmane, but Zambrotta’s 3 at the buzzer gave the Cardinals a 40-35 lead at the break and they never trailed again. Durr’s 3 early in the third quarter boosted Louisville’s lead to 45-35 as the Cardinals scored nine straight points to take a double-digit lead.
Consecutive layups by HinesAllen gave the Cardinals a commanding 53-38 lead midway through the period. “Once we started getting settled down and made them guard us, it was a lot easier,” Hines-Allen said. “It gave us control of the game.” Syracuse closed to 53-44 on a 3-pointer by Isis Young with 4:40 left in the period, but the combination of Durr and Hines-Allen and Louisville’s deep bench proved too much to overcome. “We’re just a young team, and it shows,” Hillsman said. “They’re a team that understands the urgency of a possession. You’ve got to make tough plays and we didn’t make tough plays. Louisville is a great team. They don’t let you off the hook.” After the Orange cut the lead to 74-65 on a pair of free throws by Mangakahia with 4:13 left in the game, HinesAllen responded with two straight baskets and Fuehring hit a 3 from the top of the key.
One for all and all for one All nine players who saw action for Louisville scored. Shook and Jazmine Jones each had six points, while Bionca Dunham and Arica Carter had two apiece. “Everyone contributes, whether it shows up on the stat sheet or not,” HinesAllen said. “Somehow, some way, every last one of us contributes.”
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Brown, as well as Odom and senior center Erin Mathias, caused difficulties for her team and kept the game close in the first half. “They’re a tough team to guard,” McGraw said. “They have shooters like Greenwell — Lexie Brown is so tough to guard and she got to the basket a lot, certainly more than I would like — and the bigs did really well too, especially in the first half.” With the Irish roster depleted by ACL injuries to four players, McGraw said she was concerned about her team committing early fouls, but strong second-half discipline ensured the Irish lack of depth would not be
exposed. “I was worried in the first half, because we got a couple of players with fouls,” McGraw said. “I was worried about that and that’s why we played less man-to-man and more zone. We were able to go more man in the second half after I was more comfortable with the foul situation.” Duke stayed with the Irish for much of the third quarter, but the Irish began to pull away with a 12-2 run in the final four minutes of the quarter, although a 3 from Greenwell put the score at 54-46 with one quarter remaining. After Duke cut slightly into the Irish lead, a 10-0 run for Notre Dame, capped by a deep 3-pointer from junior guard Marina Mabrey, essentially put the game out of
reach with the Irish ahead 68-52 with under four minutes remaining, before eventually winning by a score of 72-54. McGraw said her team’s ability to pull away late despite a lack of depth is a testament to their fitness. “I think we’re in tremendous shape,” McGraw said. “We’ve been playing six, and they know they’re all going to be in the game a lot. They do have moments where they’re resting, particularly on defense and we need to buy them a few minutes here and there, but they want to play and they can figure it out. They’re working really hard at practice and they’re in great shape.” McGraw added that the team’s success has been especially impressive to her due to the fact that her
squad has been so depleted and playing so consistently throughout the year. “I’m so proud of this team,” McGraw said. “We have been on an incredible grind, this season is long, we haven’t had a bye, we’ve had to play another ranked team on the road and it’s really been a battle of mental toughness.” The Irish shot 9-of-18 from 3-point range, with Mabrey leading the way with 18 points while adding five
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Irish junior guard Marina Mabrey dribbles past her defender during Notre Dame’s 94-62 win over North Carolina. Mabrey led Notre Dame with a season-high 25 points and eight assists.
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steals. Young added 17 points on 6-9 shooting and added seven assists. Junior for ward Jessica Shepard recorded a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds, including four offensive rebounds. The Irish will have an opportunity to rest this week before playing Georgia Tech this Sunday at Purcell Pavilion. Tipoff is at 1 p.m.
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The Wolfpack’s lead only continued to grow as they entered the second half. Notre Dame went for extended stretches trying to score points, going on runs of two to five minutes without a field goal in the first half alone, while North Carolina State continued to put points up. The second half was not any better and the 20-point deficit even crept to 30. “They are really playing well, and we are struggling like heck,” Brey said. “I think you got to give NC State credit defensively. We couldn’t get anything going early in the game and out of the whole time. I think they have a great vibe about them and we don’t.” The Irish were never able to recover from the lead early on in the game, and they were only able to cut the final margin to 18 points when the clock ran out.
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“You look for some silver linings when you are in the midst of what we are in right now,” Brey said. “Matt Farrell looked like the Matt Farrell before the injuries. ... So we’ll go home and see if we can scratch out a win against [Boston College]. Maybe we get [sophomore forward John] Mooney back, and maybe we get Farrell into a better practice rhythm.” With the next game at home against Boston College, Brey hopes the home court advantage can lift the team out of its losing streak. “We’ve been better offensively at home,” Brey said. “And our crowds have been great, our fans have been fabulous. I think they know that and they think ‘Man they really need us.’ We’ll see if we can get one. One can change the climate a little.” With eight games before the ACC tournament, Brey said the Irish have talked about their
position for the end of the season. “I talked to them the other day and I put up the standings,” Brey said. “We’ve gotten the double bye a couple times. We aren’t doing that, we’ve got no shot. If we can sneak our way into the middle of the pack, and that middle of the pack is jammed up a little bit. And then you go to Brooklyn and see if you can have some Brooklyn magic and play pretty well in Brooklyn. “[Senior forward] Bonzie [Colson] possibly can be back with us for the tournament. That’s where we are at with it ... There’s always power in our league — you get quality wins. Our numbers are very good but I’m also very realistic of where we are at.” The Irish will return home to take on the Eagles (14-9, 4-6) at 8 p.m. on Tuesday at Purcell Pavilion. Contact Meagan Bens at mbens@nd.edu
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Notre Dame their first lead of the game, 4-3. The Irish extended the lead when senior forward Dawson Cook put a wrist shot through the five-hole of Jones at 11:58 of the third for a 5-3 advantage. Notre Dame was able to close out Penn State behind the stellar efforts of sophomore goaltender Cale Morris and the defense. Morris finished the game with 48 saves on 51 shots faced. On Saturday night, Notre Dame and Penn State skated to a 2-2 tie. The Irish earned the extra conference standings point when they won the shootout 1-0. Sophomore forward Cal Burke got the Irish on the board first when he
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deposited a rebound into the Penn State goal to give Notre Dame a 1-0 lead at 6:38 of the first period. Just over a minute later, Burke put the puck on net and junior forward Dylan Malmquist was there to knock in the rebound to make it 2-0 in favor of the Irish. However, just like the night before, a two-goal lead quickly evaporated. Penn State scored just before the first period ended, then tied the game at 2-2 two minutes into the second period. The rest of regulation was a goaltender battle, as both Morris and Jones stood on their heads to keep their respective teams in the game. In overtime, a penalty on senior defenseman Justin Wade gave Penn State a penalty shot and an opportunity to end the game. Morris made the left pad save on Penn State’s Andrew Sturtz, a junior forward, to keep the game going. In the shootout, attempts by Oglevie and Malmquist were denied by Jones before Gross buried the puck in the third round to put Notre Dame ahead. Morris denied all three of the shootout shots he faced to put the game away and earn the extra standings point for the Irish. Morris made 55 saves on 57 shots throughout regulation and overtime and added three more during the shootout. Notre Dame head coach Jeff Jackson noticed the similarities between the two games played this weekend. “I thought the games were similar, both teams had twogoal leads,” Jackson said. “One team then elevates, one team gets comfortable and it comes back to bite you and the same thing happened tonight. I’m just grateful our guys recovered in the third and were a little bit better. That’s human nature sometimes when you get a lead, and you think it is going to be easier and it ends up being more challenging.” Jackson also had high praise for his goaltender. “[Morris] has been our rock all season, especially against a team like Penn State that shoots from everywhere,” Jackson said. “Rebound control is really important, he played very composed. He’s been the difference for us all season long, and he’s a big reason why we are where we are.” Notre Dame will be back in action this weekend when they host No. 5 Ohio State in a Big Ten series at Compton Family Ice Arena on Friday and Saturday. The Irish could clinch the conference regular season title w ith just one w in this weekend. Contact Michael Ivey at mivey@hcc-nd.edu
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nd WOMEN’S BASKETball | nd 72, DUKE 54
Irish roll in second half to secure ACC win By DANIEL O’BOYLE Sports Writer
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Irish sophomore guard Jackie Young attacks the paint during Notre Dame’s 94-62 victory against North Carolina on Feb. 1 at Purcell Pavilion. Young contributed seven points in the win over the Tar Heels.
hockey | nd 5, PSU 3; ND 2, PSU 2 (SHOOT OUT)
With only six players seeing any significant minutes and three play ing the entire game, it would t y pically be difficult to see how No. 5 Notre Dame could take it up another notch late in a game. Yet Irish head coach Muffet McGraw’s team has achieved in recent weeks in spite of injuries has defied expectations before, and the Irish did exactly that again against No. 19 Duke, pulling away late on to defeat the Blue Dev ils, 72-54. After a slow offensive start that saw the Irish (22-2, 10-1 ACC) trail 5-1 after three minutes and 27 seconds of play, Notre Dame went on a 10-0 run, holding the Blue Dev ils (19-6, 7-4 ACC) scoreless for just under five minutes. However, Duke fought back, finishing the quarter w ith a 3-pointer from redshirt-senior guard Rebecca Greenwell to end the lowscoring period at 13-12 in favor of the Irish. Though the game was billed as a clash bet ween the ACC’s t wo top scorers
in Duke redshirt-senior guard Lex ie Brow n and Notre Dame junior guard Arike Ogunbowale, who had scored 20.6 and 20.1 points per game, respectively, before the matchup both struggled early on, as Brow n ended the first quarter 1-for4 w ith t wo turnovers, while Ogunbowale was scoreless in the period on 0-of-5 shooting. The Blue Dev ils took the lead early in the second period thanks to an athletic play from sophomore for ward Leanna Odom off of an inbounds pass and the teams traded leads for the next three minutes before a 3-pointer from sophomore guard Jackie Young gave the Irish a four-point lead w ith just over four minutes remaining in the second. By halftime, the Irish led 3329, hav ing held the Duke to 37 percent shooting and only one free throw attempt, but hav ing allowed the Blue Dev ils to grab nine offensive rebounds. McGraw said Duke’s combination of Greenwell and see W BBALL PAGE 10
Men’s Basketball | NC STATE 76, ND 58
ND recovers with Notre Dame drops seventh road victory, tie straight ACC contest By MICHAEL IVEY Sports Writer
The Notre Dame hockey team fell out of the No. 1 ranking in national polls this week after losses to Wisconsin and Minnesota last week. The No. 2 Irish (21-5-2, 152-1 Big Ten) rebounded well, however, Friday night when they came back from an early 2-0 deficit to defeat No. 17 Penn State, 5-3, at Pegula Ice Arena in State College, Pennsylvania. Saturday, the second game of the series ended in a 2-2 tie, but Notre Dame earned the extra conference standings point by winning in a shootout. The Irish had their hands full during the first period Friday night, falling behind 2-0 after Penn State goals from junior forwards Alec Marsh and Chase Berger. Between those goals, the Nittany Lions (13-12-5, 6-9-5) appeared to score another one, but the goal was waved off after it was determined the puck was
played by a hand pass. The tide turned after the start of the second period. Four minutes into the second frame, junior forward Andrew Oglevie buried a one-time pass from junior defenseman Dennis Gilbert into the net to cut the deficit to 2-1. Just 2:48 later, a screen by junior forward Joe Wegwerth in front of the Penn State net allowed sophomore defenseman Andrew Peeke to fire a shot past Penn State goaltender Peyton Jones for a power-play goal that tied the score 2-2. Penn State regained the lead with a goal at 9:01 of the second. With just 2:47 left in the period. Senior forward Bo Brauer took a pass from Wegwerth on a breakout and slid it into an open net to tie the score 3-3. At 4:21 of the third period, Brauer lit the lamp again when he tapped a feed pass from junior defenseman Bobby Nardella past Jones to give see HOCKEY PAGE 11
By MEAGAN BENS Sports Writer
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Irish senior forward Martinas Geben shoots a floater in Notre Dame’s 80-75 loss against Virginia Tech on Jan. 27.
Notre Dame’s downward spiral continued Saturday, as it picked up its seventh-straight loss, dropping a 76-58 contest to North Carolina State. The Irish (13-10, 3-7 ACC) failed to get into an offensive rhythm, despite having senior guard Matt Farrell back from his ankle injury. Farrell led with 16 points against the Wolfpack (16-7, 6-4) and fellow sophomore guard T.J. Gibbs followed just behind with 14 points. Just over three minutes in, Notre Dame already trailed 9-0 to the Wolfpack. The Irish never led during the half and entered the locker room at halftime down 37-21. “What kills us is that we get some open looks early in the game, and we can’t make them,” Irish head coach Mike Brey said. “For us right now, who we are offensively, we have to make some of those to have a chance.” see M BBALL PAGE 11