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Boyle, McGuire elected president, VP The campaign defeated three opposing tickets, receiving 53.07 percent of student votes

By MARY STEURER and CLAIRE RAFFORD News Editor and Associate News Editor

Junior Elizabeth Boyle and sophomore Patrick McGuire were elected student body president and vice president after winning 53.27 percent of the student body’s vote Thursday.

Boyle and McGuire defeated juniors Mario Markho and Charlie Ortega Guifarro, juniors Eduardo Luna and Haley Coleman and freshmen Carlston Chang and Kevin O’Leary.

The Markho-Ortega ticket drew in 30.09 percent of the vote, followed by Chang-O’Leary with 10.04 percent and Luna-Coleman with 6.60 percent.

Shady Girgis, president of the judicial council, said he expected the election to result in a run-off.

“We had four tickets, so I think

one ticket getting more than 50 percent was kind of a shock to all of us,” he said. “So that was kind of cool, I think the Boyle and McGuire ticket were really good candidates for it and I think they’ll do a good job.”

Boyle said she felt “really, really lucky and grateful” for those on her campaign and others who supported the ticket.

The pair’s first concern is putting together a team to work in their administration, McGuire said.

“One thing we’ll do, first and foremost, is looking into assembling a team and really reaching out to a lot of people, seeing the best things we can do on that end,” he said. “ … Just really hitting the ground running with the things we want to do.”

“We’re pumped to reach out to all areas of campus and get new

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people involved in student government and hear new voices and really make this year amazing,” Boyle echoed.

The pair said they hope to integrate the other candidates’ ideas into their own.

“One of the first things we said in there was that we really wanted to work with the other tickets and their great ideas and, you know, the ways they want to impact the student body,” McGuire said.

McGuire said he thanks each of the candidates for a smooth election process. “[We’re] so grateful for all the tickets and the team and also that it was just such a clean and respectful campaign on all fronts,” he said.

“There is so much happiness and joy and passion here tonight

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President-elect junior Elizabeth Boyle embraces a supporter following news of her victory. Boyle ran alongside sophmore Patrick McGuire.

McGrath Institute to recieve prestigious award

By KAY BONTEMPO News Writer

Notre Dame’s McGrath Institute for Church Life will receive the 2019 “Lead. Learn.

Proclaim.” award from the National Catholic Educational Association, to be presented at the NCEA’s conference this coming April. Presented

annually, the award recognizes Catholic education institutions for exceptional achievements and dedication.

Dr. John C. Cavadini will attend the NCEA conference and accept the award on behalf of the McGrath Institute. Cavadini is the former chair of the Notre Dame Theology Department and was appointed director of

the McGrath Center in 2000.

“The McGrath Institute is basically an outreach function of the University — outreach to the Church. The whole idea is to put the resources of the University at work for Church leadership,” Cavadini said.

The award is highly see McGRATH PAGE 3

SMC examines the role of Eucharist and the Church

By MARIA LEONTARAS Photo courtsey of Kevin Conway

Dorm members perform a sketch in the 42nd annual Keenan Revue held in 2018. The show features student writing and performaces.

By NICOLE SIMON News Writer

Since school has been back in session, the men of Keenan Hall have been hard at work on their 43rd annual Revue: “Revueda Triangle: A Conspiracy Revue.”

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None are more involved than director George Redgrave and producer Kevin Conway, seniors who have been part of the Revue for the past three years. But with their staff of about 25 works throughout the see REVUE PAGE 4

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Ma x well Johnson, a professor of liturg y at Notre Dame, spoke at Saint Mar y’s third installment of its “Heritage of Hospitalit y” lecture series Wednesday evening.

In his talk, entitled “Guests at the Table, Hospitalit y to Strangers:

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Receiv ing the Body of Christ to Be the Body of Christ,” Johnson explored how communion and the Eucharist create a communit y of Christ in the Church.

Beginning w ith a holiday anecdote, Johnson said Scripture points us towards the implications of the Holy Communion.

“For Christmas this year, my w ife and I received a

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lovely, beautifully framed calligraphy piece w ith these words from Hebrews 13:2 on there: ‘Do not neglect to show hospitalit y to strangers, for by doing that, some have entertained angels w ithout know ing it’ — or as another translation has it — ‘have entertained angels, unaware,’” Johnson said. see HOSPITALITY PAGE 3

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SMC students illustrate cards

By MARIROSE OSBORNE News Writer

For the past five years, the Saint Mary’s Mother Pauline Society (MPS) has been hosting a student design competition for cards sent to society members as expressions of gratitude and well-wishes. While the message sent in each card is itself meaningful, the studentdesigned card makes it all the more special.

“We want to showcase student-focused and created art for donors in the Mother Pauline Society,” Saint Mary’s director of gift planning, Valerie Sherman said.

The Mother Pauline Society, named for Saint Mary’s College’s first president, is a donor society for alumna and other donors who wish to leave planned gifts to Saint Mary’s. They have several events for members, such as a special breakfast at Saint

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“What a focus this provides for us tonight on the Communion Rite and its implications.”

Johnson said each element of Mass comes with its own meanings. For example, Johnson described the sign of peace, which he said is more than a time to interact with fellow laypeople.

“This is not a time for greeting our neighbors. It’s a time not to say hello to as many people as

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competitive, with over 150,000 i nst it ut ions,ad m i n ist rators and diocesan leaders considered. The McGrath Institute was specifically recognized for its outreach to Church leaders,

Mary’s reunions. The College works closely with them to provide support to current students.

Donors have expressed that they enjoy the cards and learning about the winning students, Sherman said.

“We include the picture and a small bio of the winning artist,” she said. “It includes their major and some information about them. Oftentimes, students have more than one major or a few minors, and that tends to make donors happy. We have a close-knit community of Saint Mary’s alumni and donors who like to check up on current students. It makes things more personal and encourages alumni to share their own stories.”

Members of the Mother Pauline Society are also closely involved in the lives of future students, Sherman said.

“A lot of donors want to set up new scholarships” Sherman

said. “In many cases they were only able to attend Saint Mary’s because of their own scholarships. They want to help current and future students in the same way they were helped.”

The MPS has been looking to expand the design competition in coming years. Currently, the award for first prize is $75 in gift card money, but Sherman said that may change in the future.

“We want to start accepting multiple submissions as winners,” she said. “We’ll be able to give more awards and have various designs available for the next couple years.”

Along with the competition, Sherman said she wants to expand the number of cards given to MPS members.

“We took our example from other nonprofits,” Sherman said. “We want to send out ‘get well‘ cards or holiday cards.

Currently, most of our cards go to members for their birthday or

as a part of the newsletter.”

The competition this year is open until March 31. The winning cards will be ordered and produced for the next year’s mailing.

Last year’s winner, junior Dalanie Beach, a creative writing and studio art major, will have her design printed on the 2019 cards and shared with over 400 members of the Mother Pauline Society.

With such a large audience, freshman Hannah Toepp said she is excited for a chance to design a card for donors.w “I think it would be really cool to have my artwork given to a wider audience,” Toepp said. “ ...

Saint Mary’s is just so beautiful and there’s a lot of inspiration to be found here. We have a rich history and a lot of opportunities to explore it.”

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and that’s what the entire next year is going to be [like] … so, I’m excited for that,” Boyle said.

Ortega said he’s thankful for his running mates, Markho and Rojas, for their work throughout the election season.

“I would like to say that I am very proud of my team,” he said. “Mario [Markho] and Tiffany [Rojas] did a hell of a job, and so did the rest of our team. I personally am not crying because I know there’s absolutely no shame in giving it your all. We gave 110 percent. I am very proud of that.”

O’Leary said the ChangO’Leary ticket surpassed its goal of 10 percent.

“I’m ecstatic,” Chang said.

Both Luna and Coleman declined to a request to comment.

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possible,” he said. “It’s rather a symbolic gesture that we need to do deliberately and sincerely with maybe just a few around us as we impart to others the blessing of Christ’s peace.”

In examining the events of worship, Johnson said the Eucharist is fundamental to our unification with Christ.

“The gift of the Eucharist, the very body and blood of Christ given and pwoured out for us, continue to do over and over again what baptism has already done — to build us up as the body of Christ

itself,” Johnson said. “We are what we eat and then we’re sent as that community as the body of Christ into the world in order to say to the world this is our body, our blood given and shed for you. In other words, the Eucharist forms us to be little Christs ourselves.”

Those who have encountered Christ are called to show kindness to those in need, Johnson said.

“Showing the hospitality to strangers is one of the great implications of our sharing the bread and cup,“ he said. “And

so we should ask ourselves, perhaps, who are these strangers in need of our hospitality today? ...

If we ourselves as members of the Eucharistic Church the Body of Christ, are aliens, pilgrims and sojourners ourselves, then we dare not and cannot be a church of walls and divisions.”

Following Johnson’s lecture, Sister Catherine Osimo reflected on the Eucharist’s reinforcement of community and connected this value to the College’s campus.

Osimo said she was glad to see students of all backgrounds feel

comfortable attending the day’s event.

“I do hope that the students here of whatever brand, that they do feel welcome,” she said. “ ...

To see you as Liturgical ministers, and to see you lecturing and passing the basket and all of that, it just gives us and me a sense of pride. That, you know, you’re all in a family together. … Eucharist is about the diversity.”

a group which Cavadini said includes a broader range of Catholics than simply bishops and priests.

“I believe our own students are potential leaders in the Church, and I don’t mean simply that they might be ordained,” Cavadini said. “Lay Catholics need to get more used

to the idea that they are called to real leadership in the Church, and I want our students to have their imaginations expanded as to what they can do in leadership in the Church.”

The McGrath Institute seeks to apply the academic rigor for which Notre Dame theologians are known to various

challenges facing Catholic educational institutions and parishes today. Founded in 1970

by Fr. Ted Hesburgh, in conjunction with founding director, Monsignor John J. Egan, the Institute encapsulates several centers and initiatives, including the Science and Religion Initiative, the Notre Dame

Office of Human Dignity and a series of online theology courses aimed at current Church leaders. It also includes Notre Dame Vision, a popular program through which current Notre Dame students gather each summer to mentor high school students in spirituality and explore practices related to the Catholic faith.

“I think we’re unique,” Cavadini said. “There isn’t another institute for Church life quite the same as this one.

That’s because Fr. Hesburgh founded it years ago … it had a different form when he first founded it, but the same aim of outreach. We’ve preserved that and tried to interpret it for our own times, but it’s Fr. Hesburgh’s essential and almost unrepeatable vision— which I’m very grateful for.”

While Dr. Cavadini will be formally accepting the LLP award as director of the Institute, he said that the award recognizes the work of the Institute as a whole, not just one individual.

“I’m most proud of the people who work here, because without them there’s really nothing,” he said. “You know, the award’s not for me … I am so proud to be able to work with them. They are like grace, and they deserve this award.”

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year to plan the event and plan the logistics, the production is really the product of everyone in Keenan.

“We’re lucky because our names get to be on the programs, but really, it’s everyone else that does it,” said sophomore Billy McKee, one of the staff’s four head writers.

McKee — along with seniors John Horlander and Henry Mulholland and junior Grayson Maker, the other three head writers — spent months not only writing skits, but also helping other guys in Kennan draft their own skits, which are then performed at auditions the first weekend of the semester.

“We say that the best way to get in to the Revue is to write your way in,” Conway said. “If you write a skit and it makes it, you get to choose your actors.

That’s kind of the great part about the Revue within Keenan ... If a freshman writes a really great skit, the seniors aren’t just going to take it and say, ‘Hey, thanks for that great skit, now all of our friends are in it.’”

This year’s show consists of roughly half staff-written skits and half dorm-written skits, all of which are funny, Conway said. As proof, he said they exceeded their goal of 75 minutes

of skit time by 10 minutes, because they didn’t want to cut anything too good out. This contrasts with last year, when they decided to keep the show at 68 minutes so as to not add mediocre skits for the sake of a time limit.

“We typically have three tiers of skits,” Conway said. “There are really good skits, that, the first time they’re tried out, we say, ‘Wow, this is great. We don’t want to touch it because you’re probably funnier than we are, and we don’t want to ruin it.’ And then there’s the next level down, which is, ‘This is a really good skit, it could make it in to the show, but we’re going to work on it.’ And then there are the average skits to sub-par skits that we say, ‘It’s not going to make it, but you had one or two good lines, and we’re going to rip that and put it in to the show.‘” “And then the fourth level is: ‘I can’t believe you said that out loud,’” McKee said.

The Revue has a history of crossing the line between comedy and controversy, which is something the staff has tried to address in recent years.

“One of the ways that we show that is during our second round of skit tryouts, we have representative from different clubs come to the skit tryout, and we ask them what they think,” McKee said. “We never want

to do anything that’s going to make people feel alienated.”

But then again, while their jokes remain in good humor, they say that anyone can be a target.

“No one’s safe in the Revue,” McKee said. “Not even us. We come at ourselves a lot.”

Despite the massive scale of the production, the team keeps their goals relatively humble.

When asked what a successful Keenan Revue looks like, Conway said he hopes that at least a quarter of the audience laughs, and Redgrave said he just doesn’t want people to get up and leave midway through the show.

“I think the goal ends up being just to give everyone a chance to laugh at themselves,” McKee said.

In addition to allowing the residents of Keenan to make fun of themselves, the Revue provides a platform to showcase their talents.

“It’s still a dorm event and it’s amazing to see that person who’s on, say, a completely different floor, you see them a couple times, you nod, but then you see them onstage and they’re singing and you’re like, ‘Wow, this guy has an amazing voice and they’re just showcasing their talents,‘” Redgrave said.

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so many people.”

Through the Revue, residents of Keenan establish friendships across grades that last even when they no longer live in the dorm.

“I made a lot of great friends as a freshman. Looking up, there’s a lot of guys who are a year older than us that I’m really good friends with because of that,” Conway said. “But now, as an off-campus senior, if it wasn’t for the Revue, I think I would only know about one freshman … Because of the Revue, I know probably 30 different freshmen, and almost all the sophomores I’ve been able to stay closer with.

It connects you to the alumni that you never overlapped with.”

The Revue connects Keenan not only with each other, but also with everyone else on campus.

“I look forward to the one time of the year in late-January, early-February where that girl I haven’t talked to in about a year says, ‘Oh my gosh, Kevin! How are you! Hey, any chance that we can be best friends and I can get some Keenan Revue tickets from you?’” Conway said. “It happens every year and I always say yes.”

They appreciate the large scale of the Revue not necessarily for the popularity, but because it brings the entire community together to laugh.

“It’s about Keenan, but it’s also about Notre Dame. We want to make it something that can be positive for the University,” Redgrave said. “We want it to be something that the whole community can be a part of. It’s definitely a really big thing that we take pride in … that we can really bring Notre Dame together to laugh at ourselves and other issues on campus that lighten up the mood in the middle of a South Bend February.”

Because of their mission of solidarity, tickets to the Revue are always free.

“Tickets are free, but one thing we love doing is having our involvement with Dismas House, which Keenan has been involved with for almost 40 years. It’s the halfway house in South Bend sort of helping exconvicts reintegrate themselves into the community,” Redgrave said. “And so, one thing that we have done in recent years is sort of said that ‘if you enjoy the show, we’d appreciate if you donate to Dismas House.’”

Though they wouldn’t spoil any jokes from the show, McKee did tease the title of the first skit: “Caught in the Act.” “I guess everyone’s just going to need to come to the show to find out what it is,” he said.

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By KAY BONTEMPO Scene Writer

The creative minds behind Evil Czech Brewery and Corndance Tavern have ventured into new territory with Jesús Latin Grill, a uniquely inspired Latinfusion restaurant — but if you’re expecting typical chips and salsa or Chipotle-esque burritos, look elsewhere. The new eatery isn’t afraid to move past the classics, instead taking a fresh approach to Latin American cuisine.

Located in Mishawaka — but still a quick drive from campus — the restaurant announces itself with a massive “Jesús” sign studded with golden lightbulbs. In appropriate hipster fashion, owner George Pesek opened Jesús in the long-defunct Carnegie Library building. The interior is well-lit and equally trendy, with exposed brick walls and low-hanging light fixtures. It’s not a place for quiet conversation — the music was more “discoteca” than dinner vibes, but reggaeton fans will feel right at home.

Jesús belongs squarely in a separate category from student mainstays like Salsa’s and Hacienda in that the food is much more of a focus than the drinks

By MATTHEW KELLENBERG Scene Writer

Zach Condon was 20 when his band Beirut released their debut album “Gulag Orkestar.” Condon wrote and recorded the album in his childhood bedroom in New Mexico, but the record itself explores destinations and cultures thousands of miles away: scenic Italy, the Rhineland and Balkan brass all figure into the album’s sound. Condon’s flair for world music caught listeners’ attention, and a devoted following popped up. 12 years later, Beirut has returned with “Gallipoli,” their sixth record. In many respects, “Gallipoli” resembles Beirut’s past work.

Wanderlust is still at the heart of Zach Condon’s songwriting, and his twee mannerisms permeate the new record. Yet, where “Gulag Orkestar” represented a precocious teen’s devil-may-care leap into the music world, “Gallipoli” is the work of a band with fans to appease and a backward-looking songwriting approach. And while “Gallipoli” does, with some success, rekindle Beirut’s former flame, the record ultimately offers little new to love.

Granted, as far as backward-looking songwriting goes, there are worse discographies to pull from than Beirut’s. On the record’s title track, for example,

— but if you did come to get tipsy and are of legal age, have no fear. The classic margarita is delicious and amply sized, while the specialty margaritas are some of the best in town. The spicy poblano “mezcalrita” boasts a strong smoky flavor with a kick from jalapeño peppers, and despite being made with real mezcal, is actually a dollar cheaper than the classic.

Fans of sweeter cocktails can opt for drinks flavored with cachaca (sweet rum) or tamarind juice.

The menu integrates influences as diverse as Mexican, Venezuelan, Argentinian and Puerto Rican cuisines into an impressive list of offerings. Those looking to save money should stick with tacos or tortas, but if you’re willing to splurge for a date night (or have family paying the bill), go for a specialty dish: either one of the Latin American classics, or something off the Argentinian wood fire grill.

Service was quick, with our beautifully arranged dishes arriving not long after the margaritas we ordered. Every meal I’ve tried so far at Jesús has been great on its own, but the best way to enjoy this place is with at least one other person, sharing drinks and dishes to fully experience the range of flavors it has to offer. I ordered the cochinita al yucateca, a pork

tenderloin dish complemented by chimichurri sauce and Mayan rice with a sweet corn tamale side dish. My date opted for steak: a “saltado” filet medallion served with onions and deep purple Peruvian potatoes. Both were delicious, though the steak wasn’t quite hot in the center. One of the restaurant’s strengths lies in its unusual and delicate flavors; the chimichurri sauce layered on the cochinita was made with pineapple, and the banana leaf in which the dish was prepared lent all the components a sweet, authentic tang.

Jesús is still relatively new compared to Evil Czech or Corndance, and rising in popularity; even on a Friday night, the restaurant was filling up, but had less than a five-minute wait. Based on the quality of the experience, however, don’t expect that to last too long. For your next birthday, squad dinner or taco Tuesday, look beyond Eddy Street and head to Mishawaka for a meal that will not disappoint.

Jesús Latin Grill is located at 122 North Hill Street in Mishawaka and is open from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Mondays through Saturdays and from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sundays.

the band’s classic medley of horns and percussion evokes the emotional swirl that brought listeners to Beirut in the first place — Condon himself described the song best as “a cathartic mix of old and new records.” Additionally, on the single “Landslide,” Condon’s minimalist lyricism — “There’s a landslide back home / Now a catacomb” — slices deep as ever.

Though the record’s new ideas leave something to be desired, these two singles prove that Beirut has not lost its touch.

Beirut’s greatest shift on “Gallipoli” is towards a more reverberant, synthetic production style. The church acoustics on this record give depth to the band’s organ instrumentation, which makes a pronounced return on “Gallipoli.” However, the new acoustics also dampen the band’s pointed percussion. As a result, tracks such as the album opener, “When I Die,” never quite hit their stride. On “Fin,” the closing track, the band ramps up its synthetic experimentation. The wordless track strings together keyboards and retro-arcade synths into a pleasant album-ender. Yet, the ‘80s electronica style complements neither the band’s turn-of-thecentury twee aesthetic, nor its historical penchant.

Beirut’s synthetic production, much like its church acoustics, might have worked on a wholeheartedly

experimental album. But “Gallipoli” only commits halfway, and the album suffers for it.

“Gallipoli” is not the worst album Beirut could have put out. For the most part, it is actually a rather pleasant experience. Yet, while “Gallipoli” echoes the themes and styles of the band’s dazzling past works, the air of excitement around this new record is appreciably diminished. It is not Beirut’s sound, but their imaginative spirit that makes the band great. And while “Gallipoli” might be a testimony to Condon’s past creativity, the record itself is one of his least inspired.

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“Gallipoli” Beirut Label: 4A Tracks: “Gallipoli,” “Varieties of Exile,” “Landslide” If you like: Fleet Foxes, Andrew Bird

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Mastering the art of procrastination Cate Von Dohlen News Writer

Procrastination is often shamed. Sometimes we internally shame ourselves at 2 a.m. on Monday mornings. Other times, we sense the silent shame on the upper levels of Club Hes. Nevertheless, just the word itself has negative connotations — but I like to think procrastination can actually be beneficial.

There is a certain art to procrastinating, if done correctly. (Note: “correct” in terms of this possibly pointless argument is entirely subjective.

Ever yone does their work on different timelines).

Procrastination can fuel creativ it y and thus help you create better content, solve problems uniquely, w rite more interesting essays, etc.

I asked a few of my friends how they procrastinate, and it goes to show we all have our ow n means of avoiding work. One of my friends said he simultaneously plays v ideo games and watches telev ision. Another said she enjoys knocking on doors and yelling, “hall staff !” My most organized friend said she makes lists of ever y thing she needs to do in her planner and just stares at the lists. I don’t believe her. Several said they clean, and honestly, cleaning might be the best form of procrastination. I don’t really know, but if we consider it logically, there is value: if your room is clean, you probably have a smaller chance of getting sick, which means you can keep doing your work, or keep procrastinating. In the end, it’s a w in-w in.

There are definitely some ways of procrastinating that v irtually don’t appear to have meaning.

For me, these include — but are definitely not limited to — making Spotif y playlists w ith the same music as my other playlists, stay ing at NDH too long talking to friends after dinner and my favorite: going on walks around the librar y. Are these forms of procrastination really useless? I don’t think so. For one, socializing releases endorphins, and endorphins rock.

For me, the best form of procrastination, which I don’t do ver y often but should, is to let my mind wander. Some people might call this daydreaming, but think about how often you sit dow n in a comf y chair or lay dow n in the snow (your pick) and don’t do any thing. It can lead to an awesome brainstorm about academic subjects, or just a long to-do list for the day, week or month ahead.

Sometimes, it leads to a series of random questions Googled. W here did the squirrels go during the polar vortex? Is iced coffee really just hot coffee cooled? How much wood can a woodchuck actually chuck? Other times, the stream of ideas ends up on a note in my phone, post-it notes covering my desk or note cards taped on my wall. The ama zing thing is, once I take the time to allow my brain to get started on its ow n terms, I feel more creative, more awake and more engaged in my school work. I have more ideas for essays, and the homework for my core science class actually seems bearable.

If you’re still reading this, thanks for using my column as your chosen means of procrastination today. Hopefully it emphasized the “pro” in procrastination!

Contact Cate at cvondohl@nd.edu The views expressed in this Inside Column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Response to ‘Unbridled capitalism’ Given this day and age, I was not surprised to come across the headline “Unbridled capitalism poses the greatest risk for American health”, but instead of dismissing it as a popular millennial right-hook to the free market, I opted to give the author, Drew Lischke, a chance to change my mind. Instead, Drew reinforced what I already knew: Americans (young Americans especially) have a disillusioned v iew of personal responsibilit y.

Drew begins by lamenting the fact that electronic cigarette maker JUUL has swept teens across America in big tobacco’s latest “unchecked” push to market an alternative to cigarettes. W hat Drew failed to realize (and w ith a simple Google search could have realized) is that the regulations in place to prevent these kinds of things are in fact working. It was not the FBI, as Drew w rote, that raided JUUL’s headquarters in an effort to uncover their marketing scheme. It was in fact the Food and Drug Administration, the regulator y body whose ver y purpose it is to stop these things from happening, that inter vened. The FDA subsequently issued warning letters and fines to over 1,300 retailers who illegally sold JUULs to minors. It also asked JUUL and other companies to submit detailed plans on how to best address teenage use. In other words, the FDA punished the retailers who broke the law, and asked JUUL to be more prudent in its marketing. Essentially, the regulations that are in place are working as designed.

Now, Drew may have made a good point (despite his factual blunder) about JUUL and other e-cigarette companies and their wanting to prey on teens, but he completely lost me when he started play ing whack-a-mole w ith McDonald’s and other fast food companies. I found it humorous that he, when bashing their marketing techniques, w rote, “We know how advertising works — it attempts to manipulate the choice of consumers.” Hm. So, if we know how something works, then why would we allow that something to manipulate us? The answer is that Drew is play ing the attractive American blame game and using a popular target, namely “unbridled capitalism,” as the straw man responsible for all of our problems.

Advertisements and big corporations do not force people to drive to McDonald’s and order a quarter-pounder w ith cheese, just as forks and knives do not make people obese. The only thing responsible for that are the personal choices of American consumers. I am not suggesting that targeted advertising does not have any effect on consumers choices. It does, as Drew points out. But so what? The Federal Trade Commission has a whole host of regulations on advertising that prevent big companies from ly ing to you about their product. As long as companies stay w ithin those boundaries, they can say or advertise whatever they want — because freedom.

Drew wants the government to “step up its game before it’s too late.” To what end? Force McDonald’s not to spend hundreds of millions of dollars on marketing? Force them to advertise salads instead of Big Macs? Set-up DUI-like checkpoints at ever y McDonald’s drive-thru to warn consumers about the health effects of the food they are about to consume? Drew doesn’t suggest any concrete regulation that would actually make a difference, probably because Uncle Sam cannot force anyone to not eat a Big Mac, or smoke a cigarette, or buy a diesel truck or go to the g y m. Those decisions are for you, and you only to make.

I am all for reasonable regulations and protections for consumers, but Drew didn’t posit any, and to be quite honest, many of them already ex ist. Perhaps they could be better enforced, but Drew did not make that argument.

Instead, he opted to broadly lambaste capitalism and not place any blame on the personal choices of American consumers. America: we are not robots. Capitalism cannot “decide for itself whether to be a harbinger of healthy habits or of deadly v ices,” as Drew w rites. We ought to take a page out of Ronald Reagan’s book when he said: “It is time to restore the American precept that each indiv idual is accountable for his actions.”

Only one person can do that: you.

John Soper senior Feb. 5

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Meet the Class of 2019 Photo courtesy of Blue & Gold Illustrated, Rivals

Photo courtesy of Blue & Gold Illustrated, Rivals

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Litchfield ajavon

jd bertrand

jay bramblett

quinn carroll

brendon clark

safety

linebacker

punter

offensive line

quarterback

Four-star recruit Litchfield Ajavon signed with Notre Dame in the spring of 2018. Ajavon is a 6-foot, 185-pound safety from Alexandria, Va. The safety was highly recruited, as he received offers from top programs such as Clemson, Georgia and Michigan.

The Virginia native accumulated a total of 62 tackles in his senior season. As a rising star, Ajavon has been known to have an excellent ability to read and react to plays quickly. He is also known for his aggressive ingame demeanor, presenting a defensive threat to opponents.

Bertrand committed to Notre Dame in November of 2018, a little over a month after decommitting from Georgia, where he had been committed for 15 months.

The four-star recruit is the No. 27 inside linebacker in the country and No. 40 overall prospect in Georgia. During his senior season, Bertrand recorded 83 tackles — 13 for a loss — four sacks and an interception. The Georgia native won two state championships with Blessed Trinity, and was named defensive player of the year for Region 7-AAAA.

The Tuscaloosa, Ala. native is a three-star recruit from Hillcrest High School. According to Rivals, Bramblett is the No. 5 ranked punter in the 2019 recruiting class and had a scholarship offer from the University of Missouri.

Bramblett committed to Notre Dame on May 30 and officially signed on with the Irish on Dec. 19. Bramblett elected to enroll early in January.

The 6-foot-2, 175-pound punter averaged over 45 yards per punt his senior season with a long of 59 yards, and had 25 punts downed inside the 20-yard line his junior year.

The Irish were able to land the 6-foot-6 offensive tackle out of Edina over 33 other Division I programs; including the local University of Minnesota. Carroll is the No. 1 ranked player out of Minnesota in the 2019 class, and will be a promising addition to an already-experienced Notre Dame offensive line.

Carroll, a four-star recruit, was named First Team All-State by the Minnesota Associated Press in 2018 as well as First Team All-Metro by the Star Tribune. Carroll is currently ranked as the seventh-best offensive tackle by Rivals.com, and the 68th player overall.

In December, Notre Dame signed Brendon Clark, a three-star quarterback from Manchester High School. The Irish were able to earn his commitment despite other offers from ACC programs such as Wake Forest, Duke and Clemson. Clark led his team to a Virginia state championship last year.

In his senior season, Clark had 2,326 passing yards, 52 total touchdowns, and only one interception. He also won the 2018 Virginia All-Region 6B Offensive Player of the Year and garnered 2018 Virginia All-Region 6B FirstTeam honors.

Photo courtesy of Blue & Gold Illustrated, Rivals

Photo courtesy of Blue & Gold Illustrated, Rivals

Photo courtesy of Blue & Gold Illustrated, Rivals

Photo courtesy of Blue & Gold Illustrated, Rivals

Photo courtesy of Blue & Gold Illustrated, Rivals

6’0” • 185 Episcopal Alexandria, Va.

6’1” • 220 Blessed Trinity Catholic Roswell, Ga.

6’2” • 175 Hillcrest Tuscaloosa, Ala.

6’6” • 295 Edina Senior High School Edina, Minn.

6’2” • 217 Manchester High School Midlothian, Va.

zeke correll

howard cross

Osita ekwonu

isaiah foskey

kyle hamilton

offensive line

defensive line

linebacker

defensive end

safety

Known traditionally for a strong offensive line, Notre Dame once again added a big recruit as four-star offensive guard Zeke Correll has signed with the Irish. Correll committed to the Irish last summer after being recruited by line coaches Jeff Quinn and Mike Elston.

The 6-foot-4, 285-pound lineman was listed as the No. 6 offensive guard nationally and No. 4 player from Ohio by Rivals. Thanks to his commitment during the early signing period, Correll has chosen to enroll early so as to get a jump start on his work.

Signing during the early signing period, Cross chose Notre Dame over a number of other strong programs in the nation such as Michigan, Tennessee and Virginia Tech. He comes from a football family as his father, Howard Cross Jr., played tight end at Alabama before playing for 13 seasons for the New York Giants.

Standing at 6-foot-2, 265-pounds, Cross is known for playing much bigger than that thanks to superb strength and a constant motor. The sixthranked player out of New Jersey and 23rd-ranked strong-side defensive end,

In Osita Ekwonu, the Irish have found an outside linebacker in the mold of Te’Von Coney. At 6-foot-2 and 215 pounds, Ekwonu possesses the elite combination of speed and strength that is very rare among linebackers, and he has the instincts to be highly effective in both the run and passing game.

His ability to tackle in the open field also catches the eye.

Recruited by Defensive Coordinator Clark Lea out of Providence Day School in Charlotte, N.C., Rivals rates Ekwonu as a four-star recruit and nationally as No. 15 in his position. Ekwonu picked the Irish over Alabama and Auburn.

The defensive end from Concord, Calif. waited until Signing Day to announce his signing with the Irish. Standing at 6-foot-5 and weighing 230 pounds, Isaiah Foskey will bring speed off the edge to South Bend.

The 4-star defensive end had offers from Ohio State, Michigan and Washington. While Foskey took his time in selecting a school, he has been connected with Notre Dame throughout his recruitment, taking just one other official visit — to Penn State — other than Notre Dame. It was a strong match since the beginning, so expect Foskey to hit the ground running when he arrives on campus next fall.

When Hamilton signed with Notre Dame during the early signing period this past December, the Irish inked not only the thirdhighest rated player in their class, but also one of the best defensive players in the nation. A four-star recruit and the 75th-ranked prospect in the country, the Georgia product is a ball-hawking safety who can stuff the run and has elite skills in pass coverage.

Hamilton participated in the 2019 All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas, and USA Today named him a finalist for the American Family Insurance Defensive Player of the Year Award.

6’4” • 285 Anderson Cincinnati

6’2” • 265 St. Joseph’s Regional Montvale, N.J.

6’3” • 283 Providence Day School Charlotte, N.C.

6’5” • 230 De La Salle Concord, Calif.

6’3” • 183 Marist Atlanta

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Meet the Class of 2019 Photo courtesy of Blue & Gold Illustrated, Rivals

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cam hart

Jack kizer

Andrew kristofic

jacob lacey

john olmstead

wide receiver

linebacker

offensive line

defensive line

offensive tackle

A wide receiver from Olney, Md., Cam Hart committed to the Irish in July and signed his letter of intent with Notre Dame during the early signing period in December. Hart is listed at 6-foot-3 and weighs in at 181 pounds.

After playing wide receiver and safety in high school, Hart checks in as the No. 11 prospect in Maryland and the No. 53 wide receiver prospect in the country, per Rivals. During his senior season, Hart hauled in 37 receptions for 643 yards and seven touchdowns.

Jack committed to Notre Dame in the early signing period in December 2018. He played outside linebacker and quarterback for Pioneer High School. During his senior season, Jack recorded 159 tackles, seven interceptions, six forced fumbles and five fumble recoveries.

Kiser may be a small-school kid, but he’s made a big name for himself and was named Indiana’s Mr. Football. Kiser is rated as the No. 9 athlete from Indiana and No. 37 player at his position. He’ll most likely play at the outside linebacker position for Notre Dame.

Pennsylvania’s No. 1 recruit, Andrew Kristofic, has enrolled at Notre Dame for the spring semester. The four-star offensive tackle has been committed since last April. At Pine-Richland High School, Kristofic was a teammate of the Irish’s current backup quarterback, Phil Jurkovec, and was selected to play in the 2019 All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas.

Weighing in at 282 pounds and standing at 6-foot-5, Kristofic is a force to be reckoned with, ranked as the No. 32 offensive tackle in the nation.

A four-star defensive tackle and the No. 8 player out of Kentucky, Lacey has been a Notre Dame lock since he committed in 2017. The 6-foot2, 295-pounder racked up offers from the likes of Penn State, Michigan and Clemson.

Lacey posted stellar numbers his senior year, recording 80 tackles, 34 of them for loss, as well as forcing four fumbles. His on-field production led South Warren High School to a class 5A title and earned Lacey the Kentucky 5A Player of the Year Award.

Olmstead adds to the depth of the Irish offensive line unit.

The third-best player in New Jersey and 15th-best offensive lineman in the country is rated a four-star recruit by Rivals. com. In addition to his high rating, Olmstead was named to the 2018 First-Team All-State Offense by NJ.com.

Olmstead verbally committed to the Irish the day before the 2018 Blue-Gold Game. By enrolling early, Olmstead jas the opportunity to improve and add muscle to his already monstrous frame during spring practice.

6’3” • 181 Good Counsel Olney, Md.

6’2” • 215 Pioneer High School Royal Center, In.

6’6” • 260 Pine-Richland High School Gibsonia, Pa.

6’2” • 295 South Warren High School Bowling Green, Ky.

6’6” • 285 St. Joseph’s Metuchen, N.J.

Kendall Marist Abdur-rahman liufau wide receiver

Linebacker

The Irish add elite speed and quickness in Kendall AbdurRahman. Abdur-Rahman, the 14th-best player from Illinois, is rated as an athlete and 3-star recruit by Rivals.com. AbdurRahman played quarterback and free safety for the Edwardsville Tigers, earning Illinois Class 8A All-State Selection for both his junior and senior seasons.

Notre Dame connections run deep with Liufau. He comes from the same high school program that produced Notre Dame standouts Manti Te’o and Robby Toma.

A three-star prospect, Liufau played in the 2019 Polynesian Bowl and was the 2018 Interscholastic League of Honolulu Defensive MVP.

kj wallace

kyren Williams

cornerback

running back

The Irish signed three-star cornerback KJ Wallace in December, beating out Auburn, Stanford, Penn State to land Rival’s 57th-ranked cornerback.

Wallace finished his senior year with 34 tackles.

Williams is the No. 34-ranked overall running back nationally and the No. 6 player from Missouri. This past season, he led St. John Vianney to the 2018 Class 5 Missouri State Championship.

6’0” • 175 Edwardsville High School Edwardsville, Ill. Photo courtesy of Blue & Gold Illustrated, Rivals

Photo courtesy of Blue & Gold Illustrated, Rivals

Photo courtesy of Blue & Gold Illustrated, Rivals

nana isaiah osafo-mensah rutherford

Hunter Spears

defensive line

cornerback

defensive tackle

A defensive end from Fort Worth, Texas, NaNa OsafoMensah signed his letter of intent with the Irish during the early signing period in December, and enrolled on campus this January.

He was named to the West team in the All-American Bowl this January. In his senior campaign at Nolan Catholic, OsafoMensah recorded 28 tackles, 10 tackles-for-loss, nine sacks and three forced fumbles.

Osafo-Mensah received 25 offers, and he selected the Irish over other College Football Playoff participants Alabama and Oklahoma.

Last October 13, Notre Dame signed one of the premier cornerbacks in the nation in Isaiah Rutherford, out of Jesuit High School, hailing from Carmichael, Calif. He chose the Fighting Irish over other top programs, including Alabama, USC, Oregon and LSU. Rutherford cited Notre Dame as his father’s dream school, and was convinced to come to South Bend next season following his visit to the Michigan game this past season. He is a four-star recruit, ranked as the 12th-best cornerback in his class and the 110th-best player overall by Rivals.

Spears, a four-star recruit according to Rivals, signed his letter of intent to play for Notre Dame in December. Spears’ journey to college football has been, put modestly, a difficult one.

Spears tore his ACL twice in high school, once in 2017 and most recently during a team practice in November 2018.

Despite having to sit out for his entire junior season, Spears returned for an impressive 2018 season, racking up 58 tackles, 24 of which were for a loss, five sacks and a pick-six. Spears is one of 10 members of the 2019 class to have enrolled early.

6’4” • 224 Nolan Catholic Fort Worth, Texas

6’2” • 192 Jesuit High School Carmichael, Calif.

6’4” • 280 Sachse High School Sachse, Texas

5’10” • 182 Lovett School Atlanta

6’3” • 210 Punahao School Honolulu

5’9’’ • 191 St. John Vianney St. Louis

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ND recruits just the class it needs Joe Everett Sports Editor

Unlike in years past, Brian Kelly and his staff enjoyed a very peaceful National Signing Day. With essentially the entirety of #FightClub19 already committed, the Irish were already enjoying the fruits of the labor. All Wednesday provided was the cherry on top.

At 3 p.m. on ESPNU, Notre Dame earned the commitment of four-star weak-side defensive end Isaiah Foskey, a product of De La Salle High School who ranks as the 13th best player in the country at his position. Foskey’s commitment finalized the Class of 2019 for head coach Brian Kelly and his staff: 22 commits for the Irish, all with a lot of promise and potential.

Notre Dame’s real work came in December, when 21 of those individuals committed to the program during the early signing period — 10 of them opting to leave high school a semester early and enroll at Notre Dame in January. Back in December, both Kelly and Notre Dame recruiting coordinator Brian Polian expressed excitement towards the group, and were enthusiastic about the newfound reality around the program: the Irish were beginning to stack quality draft class on top of quality draft class, and both coaches believed the fruits would soon show.

I believe this class fits all the needs the Irish needed to address within their incoming freshman class, particularly on the defensive side of the ball. Let’s take a look.

On the offensive side of things, the biggest thing that stands out about this class is the haul of offensive lineman Coach Quinn and the Irish managed to recruit.

After previous offensive line coach Harry Heistand left, many questioned Quinn’s ability to recruit and maintain the standard of offensive lineman that Notre Dame has enjoyed over the last decade or so.

Now, it’s safe to say that Quinn has exceeded the expectations of many, as his may very well be the best group of offensive line recruits in the entire country. Zeke Correll, Quinn Carroll, Andrew Kristofic and John Olmstead are all huge maulers that will fit right into Notre Dame’s tradition of molding excellent offensive lineman.

As a bonus, all four are already on campus after enrolling early — each getting the opportunity for a full semester of getting stronger with strength and conditioning coach Matt Balis. We’ll see how long it takes them each of them to get onto the field, but reloading in the offensive trenches is huge for the program and will help Notre Dame down the road against elite defensive lines.

Although it wasn’t as big a priority in this class as it was in 2018, I still like the skill position players the Irish picked up along the

recruiting process. Kyren Williams is an underrated back who I believe will have a very productive career at Notre Dame (and who has the benefit of being an early enrollee). Athlete Kendall-Abdur Rahman is electric in the open field, and wide receiver Cam Hart has the tools to develop into a nice weapon for the Irish as well.

However, as mentioned previously, the real meat and overall strength of this class is on defense.

Thirteen of the 22 commits will play defense for Notre Dame, adding much needed depth and talent to the program. The Irish defense was great in 2018, but lacked the necessary depth in key areas, as seen most glaringly against Clemson. This defensive class should start to contribute next season.

The work defensive line coach Mike Elston did on the recruiting trail has to be commended once again. Capped off by Foskey, the Irish are getting five outstanding guys to insert into the defensive trench rotation, and that’s important given the current structure of the position on the Irish roster.

Next season, Khalid Kareem, Julian Okwara and Daelin Hayes will all be seniors. After they leave, these five will be ready to take over as sophomores.

The linebacker corps also earned much-needed depth after losing Drue Tranquill and Te’von Coney. Kiser, Bertrand, Ekwonu and Liufao each bring a unique skill set to the table and should complement each other well down the road.

The secondary also receives four new guys, highlighted by rising four-star safety Kyle Hamilton.

Fellow four-star safety Litchfield Ajavon is tough as can be, and both KJ Wallace and Isaiah Rutherford are talented four-star cornerbacks.

With Julian Love gone and much of the current secondary set to depart after next season, these guys will be crucial as sophomores.

Even in special teams, the Irish filled the gaps they needed to.

Long-time punter Tyler Newsome is gone, so the Irish went and recruited Jay Bramblett — ranked the fifth-best punter in the nation.

Wherever there appeared to be potential chinks in the Irish armor, this recruiting class mitigates them. The Irish added a lot of talent to the program, particularly in the trenches and on defense, and continue to recruit individuals who are excited about both the challenges and opportunities of being a student-athlete at Notre Dame will present.

It appears the one rule of Fight Club is set to be broken: these guys will soon have everybody talking.

Contact Joe Everett at jeveret4@nd.edu The views expressed in this column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.

Kelly, Polian discuss Signing Day results

By ELIZABETH GREASON Assistant Managing Editor

It wasn’t the Signing Day of old. The ones where Irish head coach Brian Kelly’s press conference is interrupted by someone whispering in his ear that he’s signed another player for the incoming class. Where coaches spend the day in a makeshift war room on the phone, attempting to gauge whether a recruit is planning on signing with the Irish or not.

As recruiting coordinator Brian Polian said, it was “anticlimactic.”

Or, as anticlimactic as a signing day can be when you win a national battle for a four-star, No. 15-ranked defensive end in the nation as your lone signee, the 22nd signee in the class of 2019.

Notre Dame signed Isaiah Foskey on Wednesday afternoon in an announcement that was televised on ESPN. The defensive end, who was deciding between Washington, Notre Dame, Michigan, Ohio State and Cal, grabbed a green Irish cap and donned it with a grin, before telling ESPN that Notre Dame felt “just like De La Salle,” where Foskey goes to high school.

“We were looking for a pass rusher. Certainly, any time that you finish up your recruiting, you want to finish up with somebody that can make an impact and we think with Isaiah comes from obviously a great program, De La Salle; he’s a strong student,” Kelly said. “But more importantly, I think we needed that guy who can make a presence in our defense. If you’re looking at it from an NFL perspective, those guys who get paid a lot of money are those cornerbacks and guys who can rush the quarterback and he certainly can do that.”

Polian added the 6-foot-5 weak side defensive lineman brings an element of length to the Irish defense, something the coaching staff has made an intentional effort to recruit. “[He has] length and versatility. He’s a terrific-looking kid.

There’s going to be major upside for him as a defensive end because he played tight end and D-end in high school, so we know there’s going to be great development for him,” Polian said of Foskey. “I think it’s also important to recognize the fact that we’re getting one of the top players in the West, out of a program that is one of the most storied in the country from Concord De La Salle. A really fit school in terms of its academic profile and its culture and really a school that has produced excellent football players. … This is a national recruiting battle that our program won. “ … I think we got longer. There was a dedicated effort to try and

increase our length, our speed.”

Class of 2019 The class of 2019 now totals 22 players, eight on the offensive side of the ball, 13 defensive players and one special teams player, in addition to two preferred walk-ons. Kelly said he thinks the class as a whole fills Notre Dame’s needs well.

“I think you’ve got to look at it in its totality. There’s going to be some developmental guys, guys that are going to take some time.

I think there’s going to be some guys that are going to push for some time, and I think there are going to be some guys who could start for us,” Kelly said of the balance of the class. “So, I think every class has those guys in it. I think you recruit that way, not all these guys are ready to play. I think there’s balance. I think you’re always looking to fill in the needs you have in a class.”

Kelly feels Notre Dame sets itself apart as an institution because of its upper caliber in football and academics and different style of community.

Because of this, in looking for recruits, the coaching staff has to seek out both very talented players, and a specific type of person.

“Like any good operation, you have to have the skills, so certainly they have the skills to play national championship-quality football. They have to have the skill set to compete in one of the premiere academic institutions. That’s easier to define,” he said. “But they also have to fit culturally here. They have to understand this is the preeminent Catholic institution in the world. They have to understand, you’re coming in to get a wholistic education where you’re going to develop in all manners.

“You’re going to develop spiritually, you’re going to develop intellectually, socially. You’re going to be part of this campus. You’re not going to be isolated in a football dorm. You’re going to be part of this community. So, understanding what that means. Being part of what’s going on. Being in the dorms, being active and being a part of community service.

We have to find young men who understand what our community is about and when you do that and couple it with the skills, you find the right fit.”

Polian discussed the importance of not only the nationally regarded recruits Notre Dame was able to sign, but also the lesser-known recruits who the staff were able to discover.

“While we did win some highprofile national recruiting battles and those are good talking points, there’s guys like Jack Kiser who’s just been phenomenal in his short time here, who was a small-school guy from Indiana that probably not a whole lot of people knew about and I think

we’re going to look up in two or three years and say boy, what a great get that was,” he said.

“From top to bottom, I think this is an exciting group and I think our staff did a great job of winning those high-profile battles, but also turning over some rocks and finding guys.”

Early signing date With 21 of 22 signees coming in December, the recruiting landscape has changed over the last two years. Polian said he feels the early signing date works in Notre Dame’s favor because it allows the recruiters to get a jump on recruiting the classes of 2020 and 2021.

“I think for schools like ours, the early signing date is good.

The guys that want to be at Notre Dame want to get it done,” he said. “We don’t have very many prospects who are going to take the thing all the way out because they like the recruiting process so much or like to be a part of the drama. I think the guys that pick Notre Dame know exactly what they’re looking for, know exactly what they’re getting into and they fact that they can make that decision official before Christmas and go on about their senior year is very valuable.”

The early signing date also allows student-athletes to enroll early in the University. This season, the Irish had 10 early enrollees.

“I think this class has a very strong presence as mid-years and I think that’s a trend that will continue. We like getting them in here in January. The transition academically here at Notre Dame, it helps them quite a bit,” Kelly said. “We get them in the weight room, we get them into spring ball and it helps them in maturing them and getting them to play.”

Kelly also added that in order to be an early enrollee at Notre Dame, you need to be a special type of student — one who is motivated both in the classroom and on the field.

“I think first and foremost, they’re all able to handle the transition. And I don’t think you graduate early from high school if you’re not organized, detailed, have put in the time and effort,” he said. “All of these guys do things that were more than the average student. They had to take an extra class, they had to do some summer work.

So they’re all highly motivated young men and that works well here, obviously. So they’ve gotten off to a good start. They’ve been indoctrinated into a way of life here at Notre Dame which requires a great attention to detail. And they get an opportunity to be a part of our weight training program, and I think that program is crucial as well.”

Contact Elizabeth Greason at egreason@nd.edu

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A note to the seniors Seniors, As we begin our final semester, the unsettling realization of our proximity to graduation has certainly hit us all. Many of us feel the impending May date with dread, possibly even entertaining the notion of failing a few classes in order to remain another year on campus. Yet, after fantasizing about this tempting ploy and settling back into the reality of the real adult life that awaits us all next year, we all must take the time to ref lect on how much we have to celebrate.

Don’t cr y because it’s over, smile because it happened.

We’ve won 36 football games, stormed the court after ND beat North Carolina during our freshman year and witnessed our women’s basketball team become national champions. We’ve put on countless productions in DPAC, laughed at the wit of the Humor Artists and Improv crews on Thursday nights and listened to our fellow students perform at Acousticafe. We have researched and assisted professors, and conducted studies in the fields we pursue. We’ve both won and lost RecSports championships with friends.

Throughout the past four years, we have studied, played, performed, researched, danced, sung and wrote together.

Yes, we have received an education. That education, however, spans far beyond the classroom.

Individually, we’ve discovered more about ourselves, dabbling in curiosities and deepening our passions and interests. All 2,197 of us entered Notre Dame as confident and intelligent individuals, anxious about the unknowns of college and what was to come. Each of us has changed since that time three and a half years ago. Now, in our

last semester together, we have transformed from individuals into a collective family. Our family shares countless interests, each member distinct and unique in their studies and hobbies.

We’re competitive, yes. And yes, we often compete with one another. But at Notre Dame, we compete for one another first and foremost. We hold each other up, we carr y one another and we have learned to work for the betterment of others. We praise intellect, drive and dedication.

We encourage discernment, self-growth and the development of values. We question, scrutinize and criticize what many consider truth or law. We develop our individual passions, creating a depth and breadth of knowledge on campus, and understand that this knowledge must be utilized to better the community outside of Notre Dame.

Notre Dame has given us the opportunity to learn, it has given us a family, it has nurtured important discussion. And it has done all of this so that we may benefit the world beyond the golden dome. We’ve found our places here on this campus, whether it was in our dorm, on a stage, in the classroom or in all three. As we start to look for ward to what the future beyond ND holds for us, we cannot help but to acknowledge the gift of education and opportunity for growth that we have received here.

And now, as we prepare to leave the place we consider home, we all hold the privilege to leave a lasting legacy to benefit future students.

We are Emily and Tim, and as co-chairs of the Notre Dame Senior Legacy committee, we’d like to ask you to become a part of this legacy. This year, our class’s committee has chosen to give back to the students of Notre Dame by supporting

the Office of Student Enrichment’s Fighting Irish Initiative. The Fighting Irish Initiative provides students with the funds necessar y to take part in the full Notre Dame experience.

Supported students — often the first in their family to attend college — are provided laptops for classes, coats for South Bend winters, football tickets to enjoy games alongside fellow classmates and many other needs not covered by financial aid, but still valuable experiences ever y Notre Dame student should receive.

If ever y member of our class gave just $10, we could supply over 90 football ticket packets for students next year. That’s two Thursday pitchers sacrificed at Brothers. Each of our small yet impactful donations gives students the joy of watching another (hopefully) undefeated season, the supplies they need to stay warm in South Bend, and any other items necessar y to the Notre Dame experience that we have all loved.

You’ll hear from us throughout the semester with more information about how you can get involved and give back to become a part of our class’s legacy, AND to receive the perks of giving back. These benefits include a party on the field and free pint glasses as our way of thanking you for being a part of our class’s legacy with us.

Notre Dame has given four years that we wouldn’t trade for anything. Our mission is to ensure that ever y student who walks on this campus benefits from all of the University’s joys as well.

Thank you all and Go Irish!

Emily Patton and Tim O’Connell seniors Feb. 3

Diversifying diversity Rose Ashley Diversity Council

As I got ready to leave for my first football game as a student at Notre Dame, I went through my check list of gameday essentials. I had the normal array of items that any undergraduate would have: a student ID, baseball hat and phone; in addition to these t y pical items, I also had at y pical items, such as my compression tights, prednisone, and student disabilit y tickets in hand. A lthough as a freshman I looked like an able-bodied indiv idual, only four months prior I had been confined to a bed w ith extreme abdominal pain, rheumatoid arthritis, borderline kidney failure and swollen ligaments. It had only been two months since I had been finally diagnosed w ith Ig A Vasculitis, a rare autoimmune disease that does not present any v isible sy mptoms to others. As I entered college that year, I was ner vous about my classes, friends and roommates, but above all, I was ner vous about my health and its impact on my college experience. I did not want my health to hold me back from events such as football games, the annual snowball fight or my dorm’s SY R. Thankfully, the Disabilities Center on campus helped to calm these ner ves by prov iding any necessar y accommodation, which for this weekend included

football tickets for the disabilities section in the stadium. As I walked into the stadium that day, I felt elated know ing that I could still experience a Notre Dame tradition, while still caring for my health.

That elation soon faded as I walked into my section and presented my tickets to an usher.

The usher looked me up and dow n and asked, “W hat’s w rong w ith you? I don’t see a need for you to be in this section.” I replied, “I have an autoimmune disease and I need to be able to sit and support my legs throughout the game.” He retorted, “Still, I don’t see any need for you to be here. You don’t look disabled.” I was crushed. Up to that point, ever yone who I interacted w ith was incredibly supportive of me. Now, I had to defend my ow n health, pain and concerns to a man who was unjustly exerting his authorit y over me.

After calmly explaining my health conditions and connections to the Disabilities Center, he finally let me sit dow n and enjoy my first Notre Dame football game.

A lthough I did not experience any more complications w ith this usher throughout the season, his behav ior points towards a w ider problem in our culture today. There is an inherent lack of understanding and empathy for people w ith disabilities. In this incident, because my illness has no v isual cues for this usher to look at and recognize, I was not considered disabled. W hy

do v isual cues have to dictate our compassion, inclusion and understanding? In order to address these concerns, I believe that our culture should include disabilit y in the term “diversit y” more. I have found that when people think of the term diversit y, they think about race, gender or sexual orientation — and understandably so.

I am merely encouraging others to expand the t y pical notion of diversit y. I believe that if we make this shift, we can begin to have productive conversations that can help change this campus to be more inclusive to all students. Hopefully then, other students w ill not have their first football ruined by an usher who refuses to believe a student at her word.

Rose Ashley is a senior American Studies major from South Bend, Indiana who has an unhealthy obsession with her family’s dogs and the West Wing. To contact, email gashley1@nd.edu The Diversity Council of Notre Dame advocates for awareness, understanding and acceptance on issues of race, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status and other intersectional identities in the Notre Dame community. The viewpoints expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Diversity Council, but are the individual opinions of the author.

You can contact Diversity Council at diversnd@nd.edu The views expressed in this column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.

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Horoscope | Eugenia Last Happy Birthday: Take your time and systematically initiate changes you want to make. You have plenty to gain if you are willing to work hard and follow through with what you want to see happen. Reconnecting with old friends will help you put your life in perspective and prompt you to consider making a move or taking on a new project. Your numbers are 2, 9, 15, 29, 33, 38, 42.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): If you feel compelled to make a change, look for a way to alter your appearance without attracting a lot of attention or visit a place you’ve never been. Don’t share personal information or secrets.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Consider what you can do for others.

Lending a helping hand will encourage better relationships. If you love someone, let them know how you feel. Make plans that will give you something to look forward to. Romance is highlighted.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Stick to the truth, and hang out with people who aren’t excessive or who ask for too much. Balance and integrity will help you get ahead and ward off trouble. A personal change will help you financially.

CANCER ( June 21-July 22): Don’t worry so much about what others do or think. Do your own thing and enjoy life and those who fit into your plans. It’s OK to be unique and to follow the path that feels most comfortable. Romance is featured.

LEO ( July 23-Aug. 22): Look for a unique way to use your skills. A little will go a long way if you use precision and detail to make what you have to offer stand out. An unexpected change will turn out to be a blessing in disguise.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Dreams can come true if you make plans and follow through. You don’t have to spend a lot to have a good time. Look for simple but effective ways to reach your objective. Romance is on the rise.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Be careful what you wish for. Changes made can upset someone close to you. Make sure you get the go-ahead before you put your plans in motion. Think matters through, find out where you stand and proceed with confidence.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Talk less and do more. If you really want to keep the peace, be sure to live up to your promises. An interesting development will improve your living conditions. Romance will bring you closer to someone you love.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Make changes that make sense.

Don’t let anyone sidetrack you or convince you to do something that is extravagant. Stay in control, and make a point to be a leader, not a follower.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Personal improvements can be made that will calm your nerves and make you feel good about who you are, the way you look and how your life is unfolding. Simplicity and moderation will be the keys to happiness.

AQUARIUS ( Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Embrace change. Look for new beginnings, pursuits and interests. The more you learn and expand your horizons, the more you will end up accomplishing. A job opportunity will encourage you to use your skills and experience in different ways.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Use your intuition when dealing with people who can influence your progress or future. A kind word or gesture will go a long way when you want assistance. Romance is on the rise and will improve your personal life.

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nBA | Mavericks 99, hornets 93

Sixers continue to trust the process Grant DelVecchio Sports writer

After his game-winning floater lifted the Los Angeles Clippers to a 117-115 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night, blossoming small forward Tobias Harris was greeted with the news that he’d be packing his bags and heading to Philadelphia.

In the early hours of Wednesday morning, the Philadelphia 76ers completed a blockbuster deal with the Los Angeles Clippers that has undoubtedly made Philly a legit NBA title contender.

The full deal includes Philadelphia also receiving center Boban Marjanovic and forward Mike Scott, in exchange for veteran Wilson Chandler, sensational rookie guard Landry Shamet, center Mike Muscala, two first-round picks and two second rounders as well. For LA, the Clippers have now given themselves the ability to pursue a big free agent signing this upcoming offseason; one that features superstars like Kawhi Leonard, Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and more.

For the 76ers, the addition has immediately turned their new starting five of Ben Simmons, JJ Redick, Jimmy Butler, Tobias Harris and Joel Embiid into the league’s second best, behind only the Golden State Warriors.

76ers’ fans have been trusting “the process” for quite a while now, and it seems that all of their suffering may be coming to an end, as it is clear general manager Elton Brand and the rest of Philadelphia’s staff is in a win-now mode.

The Sixers, who currently sit at 34-20 and in fifth place in the Eastern Conference, are hoping that this addition will finally get them out of the mud. After a disappointing exit via sweep in the second round of the playoffs last season to the Boston Celtics, Philadelphia is intent on making it all the way, and now.

Overnight, the Sixers odds to win the eastern conference title doubled, and now sits at 10-1. Is there good reason for this?

It’s clear that this trade does in fact make the 76ers a legit contender to reach the NBA Finals this season. However, it does not make them the favorites to win the Eastern Conference.

While Tobias Harris is a great shooter who is going to add versatility on both sides of the floor thanks to his 6-foot-9 frame, the Sixers greatest weakness still remains their lack of depth. Markelle Fultz still is nowhere near close to returning, which leaves the Sixers assortment of guards being Zhaire Smith, Furkan Korkmaz, T.J. McConnell and Corey Brewer.

Not ideal.

Furthermore, there is no familiarity between these new additions

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and the current team. It seemed as though Philadelphia had all of the pieces they needed to get to the title game when they signed Jimmy Butler, but the consistency and cohesion just wasn’t there.

Now, a slew of new players are being added on top of this issue with Butler’s role, and the potential lack of chemistry could prove to be the team’s downfall.

It would be silly to deny Philadelphia’s star power, and the potential success that their new and improved starting five will have in getting the team to the playoffs. Simmons has just been selected to his first All-Star game just a year after winning Rookie of the Year, and Embiid has solidified himself as an AllNBA big man. With Harris, the Sixers starting five now has a combined points per game average of 20.5, which is impressive to say the least. Yet, potential doesn’t always translate to tangible success, as we’ve seen by the 2013-14 Brooklyn Nets, the 2007-2008 Houston Rockets and a number of other “super teams” that never panned out.

The beauty about sports is the team dynamic, and while other teams may not have as good of a roster as the Sixers, there’s only one basketball going around. It will be interesting to see whether or not this star-studded starting five will be able to share the ball in an effective and efficient way.

Philadelphia has officially gone all-in, but moving forward new issues are going to arise, especially given the fact that Harris is going to need a new contract if Brett Brown and co. want to keep him long term, and this all is clouding the fact that Jimmy Butler is a free agent this coming offseason and has already come out and stated that he wants a max deal.

The Milwaukee Bucks currently hold the No. 1 spot in the East, and have a team that, although reliant on young superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, has a good group of core players who have already settled into their roles. The same can be said of Kawhi Leonard and the Raptors and Kyrie Irving and the Boston Celtics.

While this trade has catapulted the Sixers into the conversation for best teams in the NBA, they won’t have home court advantage in the playoffs unless the Raptors and Bucks miraculously fall off, and, in my mind, they will not be able to develop a strong enough chemistry to follow through with their championship hopes.

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

Mavericks beat Hornets, trade Barnes to Kings Associated Press

DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic scored 19 points in his third triple-double, Dorian FinneySmith had 15 points and 10 rebounds and the new-look Dallas Mavericks made another move by trading Harrison Barnes while beating the Charlotte Hornets 99-93 on Wednesday night.

Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 12 points in his Dallas debut after the blockbuster deal that brought Kristaps Porzingis from the New York Knicks. Porzingis isn’t playing this season as he recovers from a knee injury.

Barnes played into the third quarter before reports of a trade with Sacramento surfaced. He was on the bench but didn’t play in the fourth quarter. Barnes scored seven of his 10 points in the third.

Two people with knowledge of the deal said the Mavericks

sent Barnes to the Kings for Zach Randolph and Justin Jackson.

The people spoke on condition of anonymity because the trade hadn’t been announced.

Kemba Walker had 30 points and 11 rebounds for the Hornets, who got swept by Dallas after losing to the Mavericks by 38 points at home about a month ago.

With NBA Commissioner Adam Silver watching from not far behind the Mavericks bench, Doncic had a spinning layup for a 3-point play with Dallas leading by two. The first teenager with multiple triple-doubles, Doncic had 11 assists and 10 rebounds on a rough shooting night (5 of 20, including 2 of 10 from 3-point range).

After Nicolas Batum scored two of his 14 points to get Charlotte within three, FinneySmith hit a 3-pointer for a 9791 lead in his second career double-double.

Tip-ins Hornets: G Tony Parker was out with a back strain in what would have been his first appearance in Dallas since leaving San Antonio after 17 seasons with the rival Spurs. ... Jeremy Lamb scored 15 points, and Cody Zeller had 13 rebounds with nine points.

Mavericks: After setting franchise record for 3s in a quarter by going 10 of 17 from long range in the first quarter of the meeting in Charlotte, the Mavericks missed their first 10 before Hardaway and Doncic hit consecutive 3s in the final 1:11 of the first. ... Trey Burke was scoreless in four minutes in his Dallas debut. Courtney Lee, also part of the New York trade, didn’t play.

Up next Hornets: Second stop on a fourgame trip at Atlanta on Saturday.

Mavericks: Second of three straight at home against Milwaukee on Friday..

nBA | Nets 135, Nuggets 130

Nets top Nuggets behind Russell’s 27 points Associated Press

NEW YORK — Kenny Atkinson insisted before the game that his Nets didn’t need more shooting, even though lately they were only good at missing.

The Denver Nuggets sure wouldn’t argue with him.

D’Angelo Russell had 27 points and 11 assists, and Brooklyn surpassed last season’s win total with a 135-130 victory over Denver on Wednesday night.

Russell made six of the Nets’ 19 3-pointers, one game after they made only five as a team in their poorest shooting performance of the season.

“We broke out of our shooting slump. I think that was evident,” Atkinson said. “We really shot the heck out of the ball.”

DeMarre Carroll added 18 points, 10 rebounds and six assists for Brooklyn (29-27), which got two key injured players back and snapped a three-game skid.

Joe Harris scored 17 points and Treveon Graham had 16, with four 3-pointers.

“Obviously any time you have a game like we did the last outing where we struggled to shoot the ball, it feels good once you start seeing them go in,” Harris

said. “And then shooting is contagious, so once one guy gets it rolling, it seemed like everybody else was able to find a rhythm and get some good confidence.”

Nikola Jokic had 25 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists in his 10th triple-double of the season for the Nuggets, who have lost two straight games to fall out of a tie for the Western Conference lead.

Mason Plumlee scored a season-high 24 points on 10-for12 shooting against his former team, and Jamal Murray had 19 points and 11 assists after missing six games with a sprained left ankle.

Nuggets coach Michael Malone yanked his starters in the third quarter, when the Nets blew open the game.

“This game is a game of mistakes. You’re going to make mistakes, you’re going to make shots, things are going to happen,” he said. “But when you’re out there going through the motions, that is one thing I can’t stand to watch and will not stand to watch.”

Brooklyn had failed to score 100 in its previous two games and had season lows of 32 percent shooting overall and

11.9 percent (5 for 42) from 3-point range in a 113-94 loss to Milwaukee on Monday.

The Nets made 13 of their first 18 attempts from behind the arc against the Nuggets. Harris, who missed the last game with a sore right hip, hit three 3s, and Allen Crabbe came off the bench to hit his first 3-point attempt after missing 26 games with a sore right knee.

Looking to bounce back from a 129-103 loss at Detroit on Monday, Denver scored the first eight points and raced to a 16-5 lead. But it was down to five by the end of the first quarter, and it was clear by then it was going to have trouble stopping the Nets.

“We kind of had the lead in the first quarter but I don’t know,” Jokic said. “Something probably happened in our heads. I don’t know. Something happened.”

Brooklyn was 7 of 9 from behind the arc in a 42-point second quarter, and then opened the third with a 12-4 run to push the lead to 84-64.

Up next Nuggets: Visit Philadelphia on Friday.

Nets: Host Chicago on Friday.

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exchanged buckets throughout the remaining of the first half.

But Miami distanced themselves from the Irish, scoring the last five points of the half.

“I thought we were going to have a really good offensive night like we did in Boston on Saturday … we couldn’t get back into a rhythm,” Irish head coach Mike Brey said. “But again I would give Miami’s defense and ball pressure credit because we had some turnovers there, and they rushed us because they were athletically up on us. Maybe they weren’t guarding us as hard early, and then they woke up.”

Once the Miami defense wake up though, Brey’s team was never able to recover. Returning to the half, the Hurricanes scored the first six points of the second half to go up 34-23, and never looked back.

Heading into the game, Miami’s defense was ranked 130th overall by KenPom, yet Notre Dame still managed to score its lowest point total of the season: a meager 47 points.

Notre Dame finished the game shooting 32.1 percent overall (18-of-56) and 14.3 percent from 3-point range (4-of28). The Irish turned the ball over 14 times, and were out-rebounded 39-30.

Miami now leads the all-time series 12-11.

Harvey was the leading scorer for the Irish, finishing with 14 points on 4-of-9 shooting from the field. Unfortunately, John Mooney’s streak of consecutive double-doubles stalled at eight. The junior forward from Orlando, Fla., finished the game with 14 points and six rebounds. On the bright side for Brey and his coaching staff, it was the 26th time in Mooney’s career that he finished in double figures, and the 18th time

this season. In his second game back from injury, junior forward Juwan Durham produced good minutes for Notre Dame off the bench, totaling eight points on 4-of-6 shooting from the field to go along with four rebounds. In his secondstraight start, junior guard Nikola Djogo also grabbed a season-high seven rebounds on the night to follow his careerhigh 21 points over the Boston College.

After the game, Brey attributed the Irish’s low scoring to the Hurricanes stellar defense as opposed to blaming it on the team’s poor shooting performance.

“I thought Miami’s defense really bothered us, you know we turned it over 14 times, and we just couldn’t score on them … you score 47 points you’re not going to win a league game,” Brey said. “I would give Miami’s defense credit, not us missing shots.”

Brey also went on to add that the Hurricanes are better than their record suggests.

“I think they’re a good team,” Brey said. “they’ve played an unbelievably tough league schedule, I think their personnel is pretty good even though they only have seven of them.”

Wednesday night’s contest featured a matchup between two former high school teammates in the likes of Hubb and Chris Lykes for Miami. The two former teammates helped Gonzaga College High School in Washington D.C. to the 2017 Washington Catholic Athletic Conference title. Lykes, a 5-foot7 sophomore point guard who came into the game averaging 16.7 points, 3.4 assists, and 1.5 steals per game finished the game with 11 points and two steals to go along with his four assists.

Although Lykes may not have had the flashiest of stat-lines, Brey had high praise for the youngster after the game, and

attributed much of Miami’s defensive success to Lykes’ ball pressure.

“Lykes just changes the game with his ball pressure … Prentiss had six turnovers, he just is really disruptive, he pressures the ball and then he’s quick enough where he can leave his man and rat around and make plays, he kind of disrupted our whole flow after the first four minutes,” Brey said.

Ultimately, the Hurricanes attacked the Irish with a balanced offensive effort, with four different players earning double-digit points.

After a disappointing ACC

regular season that saw the Irish seven-straight conference matchups through January last season, Brey was committed to developing this young program. However, Wednesday’s loss to the Hurricanes reminded fans those January blues aren’t so far behind them, as the Irish currently sit tied for last place in the conference. Yet again, the game seemed like a showing of men vs boys, the Irish unfortunately being the boys.

Brey described the contest as more of the same of what we’ve been seeing all year.

“They’ve got men, they’re

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season.

The Irish will continue this homestand as they look to bounce back this Friday in a double-header against Boston College and Ball State. Notre Dame is scheduled to take on the Eagles at 3:30 p.m., before returning to the courts at 7 p.m. against the Cardinals.

Following this double-header, the Irish will take on three Big Ten teams, two of which will be on the road, before jumping into the thick of conference play.

Although they’ve built an impressive resume, rising in the rankings to just outside the top 10, Notre Dame will need Lebedev and Ciamarra to step up for the back stretch of the season, with six of their remaining opponents rounding out the top-25, including No. 1 Wake Forest.

Contact Grant DelVecchio at gdelvecc@nd.edu

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Irish junior guard Nikola Djogo looks to pass during Notre Dame’s 83-61 loss to Duke on Jan. 28 at Purcell Pavilion. Djogo grabbed a season-high seven rebounds during Wednesday’s loss, his second-straight start.

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old, and I thought some of the matchups with our young guys, they kind of manhandled us at times, and that has really been the story of us in the league,” Brey said. “We’ve been picked on a bit and treated a bit like the JV.” The question now becomes, when will we be the men playing against the boys?

Moving forward, the Irish will hope to bounce back against Georgia Tech this upcoming Sunday at 6 p.m. in Purcell Pavilion.

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Irish senior guard Marina Mabrey, right, drives with the ball during Notre Dame’s 105-71 victory over Iowa on Nov. 28 at Purcell Pavilion. Mabrey is averaging 14.7 points per game this season.

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hopefully we’ll continue to assert ourselves at the defensive end.”

Junior guard Jackie Young echoed McGraw’s sentiments, pointing to solid defense as a critical part of playing a competitive game.

“I think it really just starts with defense,” Young said.

“We’re getting defensive stops early on and we’re able to go on transition and that’s our best game is one where we’re running the transition and that’s pretty much how I’ve been able to score my points.”

Young herself has an impressive 322 points on the season, averaging 14.6 points across the 22 games in which she has played. Young is also as unselfish as she is impressive from the field, leading her team with 104 assists on the year. Behind Young, the Irish will look to have a more decisive victory over the

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Hurricanes than they did last year, when Miami took an early lead, forcing Notre Dame to rally in the second half for a comeback win. McGraw certainly has not forgotten the battle her team fought in against the Hurricanes last year.

“It’s a huge week for us going down to Miami… they will be pumped up and ready to go.

They’ve got a really good team there,” McGraw said. “They’re a nationally ranked team. I think they’re one of the better teams in the conference. They’ve got a 6-foot-4 transfer from Baylor who’s playing really, really well.

We were in about a five-point game last year and now they add an All-American in the post, so they’re a very good team.”

Young also feels that the game will be a dogfight.

“We’re really focusing on Miami right now, really just paying attention to detail in practice, and think we’re just looking forward to playing tomorrow,” Young said. “They do have a great post presence and they have guards that can really shoot the ball so it’s going to be a game. We’ll just have to really just lock down on defense and be ready from the start.”

As they did against Georgia Tech, Notre Dame will look to come out strong from the locker room, taking control of the game early on.

“I think every game it’s important to get off to a good start and set a tone,” McGraw said.

With tip-off scheduled for 7 p.m., Notre Dame will look to continue to have success in the ACC and take down Miami away from home.

“We’re just taking it one game at a time,” Young said. “I mean, that’s what we’re really focusing on— just winning.”

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very successful position.”

Although the Illini are still searching for their first win of their season, their record is deceptive, with all three of their losses coming against top-25 teams, the latests of which was to No. 4 Duke.

Silverio said discipline was key when getting set for matches and executing their style of tennis.

“As far as how we focus on preparing for matches, we really focus on the areas that we have control over and that we do well and we’re going to play our game style no matter what,” Silverio said. “We’re going to stay more focused and keep our heads down on what we do well.”

Doubles play will begin at 5 p.m. on Friday at the Atkins Tennis Center as the Irish will seek their fourth win of the spring season.

Contact Dominic Gibson at dgibson@hcc-nd.edu

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Squad looks to Notre Dame scores fewest snap losing streak points of season in loss

By DOMINIC GIBSON Sports Writer

Notre Dame will travel to Champagne, Ill., to take on Illinois on Friday. The Irish (31, 1-0 ACC) will be looking to bounce back after a 6-1 loss at the hands of Ohio State. Head coach Allison Silverio said she understands the challenges her team will face as they hope to bounce back from their first defeat in the midst on their thirdstraight road contest.

“I think our biggest challenge is going in there and understanding that it’s an away match, and so we are going to have ourselves and our teammates and our coaching staff,” Silverio said. “Going to a place like Illinois in the Big Ten, they’re going to have a great crowd and it’s their home courts and we have to see that challenge as a way for us to get better.”

Coming into last Saturday’s match against the Buckeyes (31, 0-0 Big Ten), the Irish had only

lost one game, routing their first two opponents and conceding only one point to Pittsburgh.

However, they were unable to carry that momentum against No. 19 Ohio State. The lone victory for the Irish against the Buckeyes came behind sophomore Cameron Corse.

Friday’s tilt will prove to be another challenge as both teams are stacked up fairly evenly and the Illini (0-3, 0-0 Big Ten) will be looking to snap their threematch losing streak. Silverio said the Irish would have to focus on a variety of factors in order to win against Illinois.

“I think ultimately the difference is going to come down to the discipline and the mental toughness, and the consistency that it takes to withstand the blows that we’re taking out there,” Silverio said. “If we control what we can control and that we’ve been working on in practice, then I certainly believe that we’re going to put ourselves see W TENNIS PAGE 14

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Irish sophomore guard D.J. Harvey dribbles upcourt during Notre Dame’s 82-55 loss to Virginia at Purcell Pavilion on Jan. 26.

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Hot off of a 40-point win against in-conference opponent Georgia Tech, No. 4 Notre Dame will travel to No. 25 Miami Thursday, looking to extend its two-game win streak to three in the sunshine state. The Irish (21-2, 8-1 ACC) will be facing a Hurricane team (19-5, 7-2 ACC) which is playing well in conference play, with solid perimeter shooters and consistent post presence.

Irish head coach Muffett McGraw remarked that the diversity of Miami’s offensive makes them particularly difficult to defend.

“It’s a dangerous team for us to play because we don’t want to play man-to-man because of the big guys inside, but we don’t want to play zone because they’re shooters,” McGraw said.

“So, we have to, we have to really, really scramble and find the shooters, try to figure out how we’re going to guard the post …

In a matchup featuring two storied programs both experiencing down years, Notre Dame (12-11, 2-8 ACC) fell to Miami (FL) (10-12, 2-8 ACC) by a score of 62-47. Coming off of a 79-73 victory over Boston College, the Irish traveled to the Watsco Center in Coral Gables, Fla., in hopes of handing the Hurricanes their sixth-straight loss Wednesday.

Things didn’t go as planned, to say the least.

After jumping out to an early 13-4 lead, with sophomore guard D.J. Harvey and junior forward John Mooney each adding a jumper and a 3-pointer in addition to freshman Prentiss Hubb’s long range jumper in the opening possession of the game, the Irish finished the half trailing 28-23, and it was all downhill from there. After tying things up at 13, the teams

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Irish junior guard Jackie Young guards her opponent during Notre Dame’s 89-71 loss to UConn at Purcell Pavilion on Dec. 2.

After winning three consecutive home matchups last week, two of which were against top-15 opponents, the No. 13 Irish (6-1, 1-0 ACC) fell to No. 15 Illinois on Wednesday, 4-3. This loss — the first for the Irish this season — came in the middle of a six-match homestand.

On the doubles side of the competition, senior Grayson Broadus and junior Matthew Gamble were the lone victors for Notre Dame, defeating Illinois junior duo Zeke Clark and Vuk Budic, 6-4.

Meanwhile, Irish teammate pairs senior Alex Lebedev and freshman Axel Nefve and sophomores Tristan McCormick and Richard Ciamarra both lost 6-4 and 6-3, respectively.

Despite a rough start on the doubles court, the Irish seemed to recover with a strong start in the singles competition, winning all six courts in the first set by a 13-point total margin. On court one, Lebedev continued

his dominance, beating his opponent in two sets. Junior Guillermo Cabrera, however, claimed the first win for the Irish, besting Illini junior Noe Khlif, 6-2, 6-1. As the team continued to build momentum, McCormick came back in his singles match, soundly defeating his opponent 6-3 before winning a close-fought second set 7-6.

However, that comeback would prove futile, as the Irish were unable to clinch any of the remaining three games.

Ciamarra found himself in a hotly contested battle, taking Illinois junior Aleks Kovacevic to a third set before losing 6-4.

Moving on to the third court, after beating his opponent 6-4, Kefve found himself on the wrong side of the momentum swing, losing the next two sets 4-6. Finally, sophomore William Howells was unable to hold off sophomore Caleb Chakravarthi in the third set, losing 2-6, 6-4, 6-2 as the Irish earned they first loss of the in a see M TENNIS PAGE 15