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Philosophy professor emeritus dies at 76 Gary Gutting, founder of Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews, leaves legacy as teacher, scholar, author Observer Staff Report
Gar y Gutting, the John A. O’Brien professor of philosophy, died Friday at 76, the Universit y announced in a news release Tuesday. Gutting was a scholar of contemporar y French philosophy, philosophy of religion and philosophy of science. “As an aut hor, Ga r y
f unctioned as bot h innovator a nd instr uctor, as someone who saw philosophica l interest a nd power where ot hers do not,” Not re Da me philosophy professor Pau l Weit hma n sa id in t he release. “As a teacher, his w illing ness to build his lectures a round t he quest ions his students submitted by ema il gave t hem a rema rkable a mount of responsibilit y for
t heir ow n educat ion, a nd represented student-centered lea rning at its best. Gutting earned a doctorate from Saint Louis Universit y in 1968. He was a member of Notre Dame’s philosophy department for 50 years and ser ved as chair for si x years, the release said. According to the release, he a lso taught Universit y President Fr. John Jenk ins as
Students support Women’s March, participate in D.C. By ERIN SWOPE News Writer
38 Notre Dame students took a 10 hour bus ride to attend the third annual Women’s March in Washington D.C. on Saturday. This was the first year Notre Dame students arranged a formal trip to the March, though in previous years, students attended on their own. Senior Jack Grogan, co-president of Notre Dame College Democrats, said he and Rachel Ingal, one of the trip’s organizers, began planning the trip last semester. “[Ingal] asked me if College Democrats would be willing to see WOMEN PAGE 3
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Students marched in the third annual Women’s March as part of a trip that was organized by Notre Dame College Democrats.
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To senior Dan Lindstrom, team coordinator for Notre Dame Right to Life, the March for Life is less about tr y ing to change people’s minds in the moment — that can happen in ever yday discourse about pro-life issues — and more about bearing w itness to what he believes in. “It’s an opportunit y to
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give a voice to the unborn,” Lindstrom said. “As taboo as it’s become to talk about abortion, the fact is that if you believe that life begins at conception, then there has never been a bigger atrocit y in the histor y of mankind than the deaths of more than 60 million children.” Lindstrom, along w ith nearly 1,000 other Notre Dame, Saint Mar y’s and Holy Cross students, facult y
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and staff participated in the 46th annual March for Life on Friday in Washington, D.C. The trip was cut short due to a troubling weather forecast for Saturday, which forced those in attendance to return to campus directly after the March, Lindstrom said. He said he had to make last-minute calls to the bus see LIFE PAGE 4
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He also ser ved as the editor for A merican Philosophical Week ly and was a contributor for The New York Times’ philosophy blog, The Stone. Peter Catapano, an editor for The Stone, memorialized Gutting in an opinion piece Monday. Jenkins w ill preside over a funeral Mass for Gutting on Feb. 1 at 3:30 p.m. in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart.
Saint Mary’s club encourages fitness, health By REBECCA STELLA
Campus communities attend 2019 March for Life By KIERA STUBBS
an undergraduate. In 2002, Gutting founded Notre Dame Philosophical Rev iews, a philosophy journal, w ith his w ife and co-editor Stacie. Gutting earned a Kaneb Award in 2004 and a Thomas P. Madden Award in 2007 for excellence in teaching. He was w riter or editor of numerous books and scholarly articles, the release said.
After the completion of the Angela Athletic and Wellness Complex, Saint Mary’s has revamped an exercise incentive program titled “Belles for Fitness”. Athletic trainer and cocoordinator of the wellness program Katie Knisely, who restarted the initiative, said it was originally put on hold during the construction of the new center. “I’m glad that we were able to restart this program for the students, faculty and staff members to have more camaraderie between each other and encourage exercise on campus,” Knisely said in an email. According to Knisely, in this session there are 16 teams participating. Each team consists of five to 10 students, faculty or staff members, cultivating a tighter-knit Saint Mary’s community, she added. “I’ll admit, my chemistry lab professor, Mrs. Houser, had a few chats with us when we were beating her team on the leaderboard for the week, but all talk was lighthearted,” first year Elizabeth Zaczyk said. Each team is required to have a team captain and only one student-athlete is allowed
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per team. Zaczyk and her friends formed a team for the fall session and, according to her, after a tough loss to the “Enginerds and Your Moms,” they decided to try again in the spring session. Her team, “We Showed Up,” consists of ten girls. “There’s a variety of things that my team is a part of, which makes all of our workouts uniquely different,” Zaczyk said. “From dance, to marching band to cross country, we’ve got it all.” Teams compete against each other to see who can collect the most points at the end of the session. Points are determined based on the number of minutes teams exercise throughout the week, Knisely said. “Each member of the team is held accountable for 200 minutes of activity per week,” Knisely said. “However, each person may only claim up to 900 minutes per week to control any overtraining issues.” Exercise is allowed to be completed in or out of Angela. Each team is responsible for logging their own daily points, and at the end of each week the program director calculates the points for each team. “I think changing the see FITNESS PAGE 4
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A speaker presents at Dome-ish Episode 3: “Identity Crisis.” On Tuesday, students watched the premiere of the third episode of the Youtube series Dome-ish. After the episode, a discussion was held examining controversy surrounding the N-word.
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sponsor a bus to the Women’s March for as many students as were willing to fit on the bus, and we obviously were really excited about that opportunity,” he said. “… I spoke to the leadership and we went from there. Primarily we were just sort of the vehicle for these highly motivated club members to initiate this trip on their own.” Sophomore Patrick McCabe, another organizer of the trip, said student interest in the March exceeded expectations. “We were definitely shocked by the level of interest that we found in this event because it was definitely something that we started from the ground up. We sent out an interest form last month just to see if there would be enough people interested to go,” he said. “… We put it out at 8 p.m. and by midnight we had 138 responses, and by the end of the next day we had 250.” Ingal said students who attended the March were able to listen to a variety of speakers, including the March’s co-founders. “That was really interesting, to get that perspective as well, because as [the co-founders] talked about, they were not life-long organizers. It was definitely really a grassroots movement that
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really grew,” Ingal said. “… [They were] just people who were really passionate and sparked by something in the last few years that’s really fueled them.” Grogan said the March has grown immensely since its inception in 2017. “I think that last year and this year we saw, sort of, the March becoming more consistent and permanent presence in the D.C. universe, which is something that obviously the March for Life has had for several decades now. and I think the Women’s March is starting to gain that kind of traction year after year,” he said. “… I have seen a greater sense of legitimacy.” Though the March focused on female empowerment, it tackled a diverse array of social problems, MacCabe said. “I think the Women’s March is probably one of the most important movements of our time,” McCabe said. “I think that it’s really important that if we don’t appreciate the intersectionality of the Women’s March, then we’re really missing what makes it a transformative social movement … it’s like no movement ever before in terms of intersectionality.” “The Women’s March is important to me because it brings attention to the injustices suffered not only by women, but also by racial minorities, immigrants, and the LGBTQ+ community,”
freshman William Sheriff, who also attended the March, said in an email. Grogran said he believes the mission of the March is a cause anyone can embrace. “My hope is that going forward it can be an experience where women and men of all backgrounds can feel comfortable going forward and advocating for, not only feminism, but equality in a number of other spheres,” Grogan said. In light of the Kavanaugh hearings, many protesters at the March challenged rallied against sexual assault, freshman Amaya Medeiros said. “I was there in support of sexual assault victims,” Medeiros said. “So a lot of the posters had underwear attached to their posters and saying things like, ‘this doesn’t mean consent’ … those were the most important to me. “… The whole controversy surrounding Kavanaugh really upset me,” she said. “So, seeing all these women from all over the world outpour support for Dr. Ford kind of motivated me to want to step out and be an active participant in this type of activism.” Ingal said the March brought many diverse groups together. “There were a lot of speakers‚ whether it was from Standing Rock, transgender, Latina, there were so many different perspectives and speakers and I think Paid Advertisement
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Protesters march near the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington D.C. for the 2019 Women’s March. This year was the third women’s march.
there were a lot of people who were there and came to March for women’s rights. But they were also there to learn about the perspectives of other members of the community. I think that there really were a lot of people learning how to develop an inclusive definition of women’s rights.” Ingal said she and McCabe both hope to see the movement continue to grow at Notre Dame. “Although we were not able to accommodate for all of the overwhelming interest that was shown, that’s hopefully something in the future that we would like to be able to do … it becomes more of a conversation that we can engage in,” Ingal said. “We hope to make it a lot
bigger,” McCabe echoed. Grogan said that the College Democrats are also planning more events in the future, including bringing some speakers who are sympathetic to the message of the Women’s March to campus later this semester. “We’re game for anything … I think in general, our mission is to facilitate a loud, feminist progressive voice on this campus often in contrast with other voices that we hear on this campus,” he said. “And I just don’t think there has been that sort of institutional vehicle in the past to elevate those voices.” Contact Erin Swope at eswope2@nd.edu
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tracking system from paper to online formatting really helped to increase the number of people and teams to sign-up,” Knisely said. “The fact that teams do not need to track minutes in Angela now is ver y convenient.” At the end of each session, one team w ill be named the w inner — claiming bragging rights and a t-shirt,
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company, a pizza restaurant they planned to stop at as well as the parish responsible for accommodating students and faculty. Petra Farrell, a ’97 Saint Mar y’s alumna and program coordinator at the de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture said the unexpected change in travel plans did not stop her from having an enjoyable March experience. In fact, it reaffirmed her commitment to the cause, she said. “To knowingly travel 12 hours on a bus, march for another four to five hours and then get back on the buses to return home shows how truly dedicated our Notre Dame family is to protecting life,” Farrell said. “You don’t even realize how ex hausted you are from walking for hours because you’re surrounded by pure joy.” Notre Dame Right to Life partners with the de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture for the March ever y year. The center provides transportation and travel reimbursements for all Notre Dame students, faculty and staff who choose to attend the March for Life. They also cohost the Notre Dame March for Life reception with the A lumni Association.
Knisely said. The current session goes through March 9 and the next one starts on March 10, she said. “I’m so glad [my friend] got our whole friend group active in this wonderful program, and I can’t wait to see if we w in, but even if we don’t we still got our exercise in, so it’s a w in-w in,” Zaczyk said. Contact Rebecca Stella at rstella01@saintmarys.edu
A record 500 members of the extended Notre Dame family registered for the reception, Farrell said. Farrell said she was overwhelmed and inspired by the turnout of young people at the March. She said the average age of those in attendance hovered around 20 years old, creating an exciting atmosphere. “It’s impossible not to leave inspired. Ever y where you turn, you see young, smiling faces. People are greeting one another, seeing old friends and making new ones,” she said. “Imagine being surrounded by some of the most inspiring, happy and kind individuals you’ve ever met, and that will give you an idea of what it feels like to attend the March for Life.” Senior Brookelyn Bacchus said she felt a tranquil energ y during the march up Constitution Avenue to the Supreme Court. “Strangely enough, despite the energ y and excitement, I felt like there was an over whelming sense of peace during and before the March,” Bacchus said. “I expected people to be shouting and angr y, but there was a sort of reverence and calmness surrounding the whole situation.” Contact Kiera Stubbs at kstubbs@nd.edu
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If being a full-time student, working two jobs and having a sliver of a social life has taught me any thing, it is how to manage my time efficiently and effectively. I treasure those rare moments when I look at empty spots on my calendar and think “Wow! W hat in the world am I going to do with my free time? Should I catch up on sleep, or maybe watch a movie? ” As I get older, though, I realize I am quick to waste my free time on my phone or laptop, and then I wonder where the last three hours have gone. I want to be selective with my time and how I spend it and have found that reading a book of my choosing for the sheer joy of it is a rela x ing way to pass time. Like most other children, I loved to read when I was younger. “The Magic Treehouse,” “Nancy Drew” and “The Babysitter’s Club” were among my favorites, and I would read any chance I could get. W hether at school, home or practice, I always had a book nearby. Riding my bike to the librar y and picking out new books used to be so exciting, and now I have to drag myself across campus to study at — quite possibly — one of the last places I want to be. W hat happened between now and then? I can only speak for myself, but responsibility hit me like a dump truck when I got to college. Even now as a junior, half of the time, I still have no clue what I am doing with my life. Planning your own schedule is both a blessing and a curse that ever y college student has to figure out on his or her own. Obviously, school should come before any thing else, but we are lying to ourselves if we think we do not waste at least an hour a day on one form of technolog y or another. The sooner we acknowledge how much time we waste, the sooner we can be productive with it. For whatever reason, reading is never an option when I am considering what to do with my free time. I think I am in denial that, if I sit down to read a book it would be a “waste of time,” yet hours spent on Pinterest and Instagram is somehow productive. This semester, I am making it my goal to read more in my free time, which will undoubtedly be a conscious effort. It will be a better way to spend my time and hopefully keep me on track to continue being semi-productive. Next time you have an hour or two to spare, think about all the librar y signs and bulletin boards you have ever seen in your life, and pick up a book. Contact Ann Curtis at acurtis01@saintmarys.edu The views expressed in the Inside Column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.
Gillette released a controversial advertisement last week positively challenging ideals of tox ic masculinit y; it promoted a new conception of what it means to be “masculine.” Rather than idolizing those men who have so long been valued in our societ y, the classic “man’s man,” it offers an alternative route. It highlights the best in men: helping one another, standing up for each other and treating women w ith dignit y and respect and it does so in the context of the #MeToo movement. Since its release, 1.2 million people have disliked the v ideo on YouTube, compare to 689,000 who had a more positive perception. Based on the headlines, it is clear that to some, this came as an attack on all men and a certain t y pe of masculinit y that is expected w ith maleness. Nothing could be further from the truth. In no way does it suggest that all men must be extremely open about their emotions and deny instincts and activ ities that societ y has deemed to be masculine: sports, beer, time w ith male friends etc. A ll men are still open to enjoy these things w ithout fear of criticism. W hat the advertisement was attempting to target was a tox ic sense of maleness that has per vaded our societ y and harmed all persons. That tox ic masculinit y that has dictated that “real” men dress a certain way, treat women a certain way, express their emotions a certain way and act a certain way. Suggesting new ways to be masculine is not to assert that masculinit y is inherently bad. Masculinit y can be a beautiful thing. However, it is important to recognize that modern masculinit y has been hijacked by a singular and exclusionar y conception of what it means to be a man, which harms all of societ y. The fact that so few men and women in our societ y can recognize this, and actually v iew the advertisement as an attack on men in general is a great example of how harmful tox ic masculinit y is. The negative reaction to this advertisement is proof that an unattainable, ridiculous version of manhood has dominated our societal perspective. I am not surprised. It seems to me that the anger is not about what the Gillette advertisement suggests about men: that they can be good, kind people. No, I think the negativ it y
is a reaction to the threat that the #MeToo movement, among others, presents to the patriarchy of America. To attack something as neutral as an advertisement suggesting that men should be kinder to women and one another is absolutely ludicrous. There must be a deeper motivation here. This reaction shows that changing our society to be more inclusive, accepting and supportive of all people and all identities: extreme masculinity, extreme femininity and anything on the spectrum will be an uphill battle. There are still people in this society who are so afraid of change, they fail to recognize the positivity that comes with alternative messages to the status quo. However, I understand that this is a confusing topic. It can be extremely hard to grasp, especially for men who, like it or not, may v iew the drastic changes we are experiencing as a societ y w ith some apprehension. But this should be a call for productive, educational conversation. Just this past week, a fellow students on my study abroad program overheard me discussing the issue of tox ic masculinit y and approached me openly, explaining that he didn’t totally understand what the term meant. This is the t y pe of interaction that we need. Instead of recoiling w ith fear and anger, men need to take a step for ward — to ask questions and understand the ways in which their behav ior and interactions have been the outcome of a doctrine of tox ic masculinit y. It is on the men of our societ y, who have for so long benefitted from their superior positions and suffered from specific expectations of manhood, to change. And it is on all of us to support each other in making this change possible. This is just the beginning of the conversation. There is so much more to unpack here, and this conversation of tox ic masculinit y is just touching the surface. But rather than v iew ing ever y thing as an attack on their ow n manhood and societal identit y — believ ing sur v ivors, calling out tox ic masculinit y and empowering women — the men of our societ y have a new assignment: to listen, learn and accept change. Jackie is a junior at Notre Dame majoring in political science and peace studies. Originally from the Chicago suburbs, in her free time she can be found discussing politics or the personal merits of Harrison Ford. All questions can be directed to: jobrie21@nd.edu The views expressed in this column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.
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The March for Life and the pro-life movement Jack Zinsky In the right corner
With the March for Life taking place last weekend in Washington, D.C., the state of the pro-life movement is thrust to the front of US political conversations. Ever y year, the March is one of the largest, if not the largest, public demonstrations in the entire countr y. W hile contemporar y pop culture may portray abortion as an undeniable “right,” the pro-life movement has a sizeable base that is gaining support with youth for the first time in decades. Even though the March for Life is a huge annual event, it hardly gathers any attention from the national media. In the humble opinion of this columnist, this happens for two reasons. First, there is nothing newsworthy about repetition. Since the March occurs ever y year and is known for its record-setting attendance, no one is necessarily surprised or excited, because it is not new. Secondly, the mainstream media in no way wants to prop up the pro-life movement. It would much rather cover the Women’s March, which took place the next day. Take a look, for example, at the Instagram profiles of major media sources. CNN, Huff Post, CBS News, New York Times, ABC News and PBS News all refrained from covering one of the biggest rallies of the year. Even though the national media wishes to keep the pro-life movement quiet, recent trends, such as the election of President Trump, prove that it is only growing. Abortion opposition gained a larger governmental footing in recent Supreme Court appointees. The most prominent new conser vative
justice is Brett Kavanaugh, who was relentlessly scrutinized, frankly, because he was conser vative and appointed by Trump. One oft-forgotten appointee, though, is Neil Gorsuch, who was confirmed by a Senate vote on April 7, 2017. The two pro-life justices aid in the crusade to eventually challenge the Court’s ruling of Roe v. Wade. Ruth Bader Ginsburg, an American icon and staunchly liberal justice, is on the decline because of her advanced age, and if she were to leave the bench due to health concerns, Trump would ensure another pro-life justice (possibly Notre Dame’s ver y own Amy Coney Barrett) is appointed. The March for Life, a symbol of the growing discontent with the nation’s abortion laws, could finally be seeing real change. Going as far as repealing Roe v. Wade would be a lot to hope for, but with a 2020 win for Trump it is possible. Being pro-life is the Catholic standard, but there are plenty of non-religious reasons for being pro-life. Ever yone should agree that a human life should be given a chance; the most defenseless human life is that of an unborn fetus. The main points of contention are rape and incest. Even though the events that led to the pregnancy are repulsive and condemnable, it is still a human life. Adoption is a loving act, one that has allowed many people who would not have otherwise gotten a chance at life to live a happy one. Yes, there are f laws in the foster care system, and the children in them deser ve to have a more caring, less distant approach to their care. I advocate for reform in this department, but life in foster care is infinitely better than never living at all. In the end, “the right to not be killed supersedes the right to not be pregnant.” Abortion is derived from the same ideas as
genocide and slaver y, because it gets rid of those that a person deems unwanted. Social justice proponents continue to campaign for abortion as pro-woman, but it disproportionately targets minority babies, a huge problem for abortion advocates who inherently believe in equal rights for all. Since Roe v. Wade, over 19 million African American babies have been aborted since 1973, more than the number of deaths by crime and AIDS combined. This has caused the minority’s grow th to stagnate, thereby hindering the expansion of the community’s inf luence in the US. Without abortion, African Americans would make up closer to 20 percent of the US population, instead of 13 percent. A larger presence in the US would help lead to greater representation in Congress, a louder voice in the national media and better resources to solve issues like gang violence and illicit drugs that have plagued poor African American communities for decades. Some may say that abortion itself is a solution to crime, but that is only partly true. W hile abortion has been proven to lower crime rates in urban areas, the number of deaths caused by abortion heavily outweigh the number of estimated prevented deaths by crime. Thank you to all of those who participated in the march this Januar y. Your efforts have not gone unnoticed, and you are an inspiration to us all as you do God’s work. Jack Zinsky is a sophomore from Tinley Park, Illinois, majoring in finance. He writes for the rights of the right. He can be reached at jzinsky@nd.edu The views expressed in this column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.
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Energy independence for Puerto Rico During Energ y Week 2018, Darron Scott, president and CEO of Kodiak Electric Association in Alaska, spoke about his island’s transition to nearly 100% renewable energ y. This was done without rate increases to the members of the coop. Hawaii is working toward a fossil free future by 2045. Across the U.S., over 100 counties, cities and states have committed to similar plans. Hurricane Maria, which caused a historic blackout in Puerto Rico, has opened the door to the potential for a future of energ y independence. Currently, Puerto Rico generates most of its electricity from imported fossil fuels and relies on an antiquated, centralized system of power plants and electrical lines over mountainous terrain that cost $3 billion and 11 months to restore to less than pre-hurricane status. The cost of energ y per household is about 20 cents per kilowatt-hour compared to the mainland’s average of 13 cents. Economics and common sense call for a more localized and resilient energ y layout for an island that lies in the heart of Hurricane Alley. Arturo Massol-Deyá, executive director of the award-winning non-profit Casa Pueblo, also spoke to the Notre Dame community during
Energ y Week. Based in the mountain town of Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, Casa Pueblo was able to jump into action immediately after the hurricane because of its solar-battery installations. The organization was able to save lives by providing electricity for medical devices such as ventilators and dialysis machines, along with refrigeration for medications. Other individuals and communities have begun the transition; the number of solar panels installed on the island doubled in the year following Maria. Abundant sun and wind resources could serve as economic drivers into the future, and the surrounding ocean could become a laboratory for sea wave and ocean thermal research. As decisions are being made about how to spend billions of dollars to rebuild Puerto Rico, there are alternative proposals for its energ y future that involve major investments in natural gas import terminals and power plants. Some are calling for the island to become a regional natural gas hub for the Caribbean. Such investments would reduce funding for renewable development and potentially lock Puerto Rico into a system that values profit over practicality for generations.
Fr. Jenkins has called for Notre Dame “to connect with organizations on the ground (in Puerto Rico) to help the many people still on the road to recovery.” We the undersigned organizations of the Notre Dame community encourage others to join ND Energ y in supporting Casa Pueblo and its campaign for “a path to energ y self-sufficiency based on local, clean, and renewable resources.” To learn more and find out how you can get involved, go to energ y.nd.edu. Anne Berges Pillai Education and Outreach Associate Program Director Center for Sustainable Energy at Notre Dame Department of Romance Languages and Literatures John J. Reilly Center for Science, Technology, and Values Notre Dame Initiative for Global Development Center for Civic Innovation Notre Dame Environmental Change Initiative Jan. 21
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Horoscope | Eugenia Last Happy Birthday: Make your choices carefully. You’ll have plenty of options and little time to make a decision. If you take on too much, you will fall short, and if your motives aren’t good, you will end up where you started. Use your intelligence and insight to guide you in the right direction. Walk away from discord, and focus on positive endeavors. Your numbers are 7, 12, 21, 27, 28, 42, 47. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Be a participant. Get involved in your community. Lead the way to a better and healthier way of living and you will coax others to follow suit. Physical fitness, expanding your awareness and making personal improvements are favored. Romance is encouraged. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Concentrate on what’s important to you and what will bring the best results regarding prospects. Refuse to let the changes someone else makes interfere with your game plan. Know what you want, head in that direction and go get it. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Personal gain should be your intent. Focus on what and who are advantageous, and consider how best to utilize your skills and experience. An opportunity to work from home or to partner with someone you find mentally stimulating looks promising. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Take the road less traveled and see where it leads. Don’t worry about taking extra time; it will encourage you to get things done right the first time. Walk away from impulsive individuals trying to push you in any different directions. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Mix business with pleasure to get a lot done. The relationships you develop in doing so will ensure you get the help you require when needed. An unexpected romantic gesture will make your day. A personal change will help build confidence. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Do things differently. Examine your options and consider what’s in your best interest. Problems at home or with someone close to you should not be allowed to influence any decisions you make or your ability to get things done efficiently. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Watch what’s going on around you. Problems at home or within a partnership can be expected. Take better care of your health and focus on building your strength, immunity and your reputation. Romance and relationships are featured. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Refuse to let your emotions take over. Being reasonable without jeopardizing your position, reputation or an important relationship should be your goal. Face-to-face talks, dedication and determination will be required in order to get things done. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Keep moving forward, and don’t stop until you are satisfied with the results you get. Refuse to let someone mislead you or cause problems for you and someone you love. Trust must be earned, not bought. Focus on fitness and home improvements. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Size up everything and everyone before you make an impulsive move. Time is on your side, so refuse to jump into something because someone is trying to tempt you with an offer based on information that isn’t verified. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Open a dialogue with someone you respect or want to collaborate with. Once you engage in talks, you’ll discover exactly what you need to do in order to bring your idea to the forefront. Personal growth, exercise and romance are featured. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Turn a negative into a positive. Assess your situation and make adjustments that will encourage you to be better, wiser and more conscientious moving forward. Much can be accomplished if you dedicate more time to self-improvement. Birthday Baby: You are kind, outgoing and helpful. You are enthusiastic and changeable.
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HOF voters: A call for transparency Ryan Kolakowski Spors Writer
After the Baseball Writers Association of America announced its final Hall of Fame results Tuesday night, it became clear that those voters who remained anonymous had something to hide. The writers who vote on the Baseball Hall of Fame opted to select four players for the game’s most prestigious honor, including a unanimous selection for former Yankees’ closer Mariano Rivera. The surprise, however, was not in who was selected, but rather in who was not. Once again, former superstars and suspected steroid users Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were omitted from the Baseball Hall of Fame. Throughout the voting process, baseball fan Ryan Thibodaux works to obtain every available Hall of Fame ballot from the writers who vote on the honor. He publicizes the ballot totals, allowing fans to see if their favorite players will surpass the required 75 percent threshold for enshrinement. By the time that the final Hall of Fame announcement was made on Tuesday, Thibodaux had collected 234 out of 425 ballots from writers. Among those ballots, 70.1 percent of voters selected Barry Bonds and 70.5 percent selected Roger Clemens to their ballots. Yet when the final Hall of Fame announcement was released, Bonds was listed on only 59.1 percent of the 425 ballots and Clemens only garnered 59.5 percent of the vote. The vote totals for both Bonds and Clemens dropped by over 10 percent when the final ballots were tallied, indicating that many of the voters who remained private decided not to vote for the controversial superstars. The final votes are stunning: two deserving players will have to wait another year for their chance to get into the Hall of Fame because the voters who did the most to keep them out chose to keep quiet. It’s cowardly. Bonds, a slugging outfielder, holds the records for most home runs, walks and intentional walks in a career. He
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was easily the most feared hitter of his generation, and teams often chose to pitch around him rather than give him the chance to send a ball out of the park. Bonds began his career in electrifying fashion with the Pittsburgh Pirates, after which point he moved west and racked up absurd statistics with the San Francisco Giants. He remains the only player in Major League Baseball history with 500 home runs and 500 steals. Per MLB Stats on Twitter, he is the only player to ever maintain at least a .600 on-base percentage in a season (minimum 100 games), a feat he accomplished in 2004. Clemens acquired seven Cy Young Awards and one league Most Valuable Player award over his 24-year career. The longevity of his dominance is worthy of the Hall of Fame. He was a fiery personality on the mound, a personality trait made manifest in the 2000 World Series, when he, a Yankee, hurled a broken bat at Mets player Mike Piazza. Both players dominated in the steroid era, a period in baseball history when a number of players utilized performance-enhancing drugs. Both players were suspected of using these drugs during their playing days to get a leg up on the competition. If voters want to use steroiduse as an excuse not to list these greats on their ballot, that’s fine. Choosing to remain anonymous, however, should not be an option. These voters are journalists who made a living on players and coaches being open and willing to talk to them. These writers, in turn, should be held to the same standard. All ballots should be made public, and voters should not be able to hide their decisions behind a guise of anonymity. Selection to the Baseball Hall of Fame is the greatest honor a player or coach can receive. It is time that those writers who both honor and omit are held accountable. Contact Ryan Kolakowski at rkolakow@nd.edu The views expressed in this Sports Authority are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.
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It has been 29 years since the Irish took the court without the guidance of former head coach Jay Louderback. After overseeing 748 wins and 24 trips to the NCA A tournament, Louderback retired from his position last May. His replacement, Alison Silverio, has big shoes to fill, but her first season got off to a great start last Friday — The Irish (1-0) took a decisive 7-0 win against Western Michigan at home, winning five of six singles matches in straight sets. Notre Dame saw contributions from its entire lineup, from freshmen to graduate students. The most dominant performance came from sophomore Ally Bojczuk, who lost only one game in her match. With a decisive 6-1, 6-0 decision over Western Michigan freshman Denise Azcui, Bojczuk picked up where she left off last season, in which she finished with a
22-7 overall singles record. The Irish saw similar success in their doubles matches. Graduate student Brooke Broda paired with junior Bess Waldram to make up Notre Dame’s top pair and take a 6-3 decision from Western Michigan (2-1). Freshman Maeve Koscielski and sophomore Cameron Corse made up the third pair, securing a 6-2 win that clinched the doubles point for the Irish. The second pair of Bojczuk and senior Rachel Chong did not finish their match. Broda did not play her freshman year due to injury and thus elected to return for fifth year over the summer. The Irish are already benefitting from return, as she won her singles match 6-1, 6-4 over Western Michigan freshman Katja Fevralev. She currently occupies the team’s number three singles spot, and she will continue be a fixture in the Irish lineup. The program will look
to build upon their success this Wednesday when it faces Bowling Green. The Falcons are 1-1 on the season, coming off of a road loss against Louisville, one of Notre Dame’s future ACC opponents. Bowling Green has several established players, including senior Paula Comella. Comella plays in the top singles spot for the Falcons and is 2-0 on the season. She will square off against Waldram, who is currently Notre Dame’s No. 1. Irish freshman Zoe Taylor won her first spring match against Western Michigan playing out of the six spot. She will likely have to continue her college acclimation against Bowling Green senior Vanesa Pardo, a Spaniard who secured one of Bowling Green’s two singles wins last weekend against Louisville. The Irish will take on Bowling Green at home in the Eck Tennis Center at 5 p.m. Wednesday.
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coach Mike Brey identified after his team’s 77-73 loss to North Carolina State this past weekend, specifically in regards to freshman for ward Nate Laszewski. “He’s struggling. He’s really struggling,” Brey said of Laszewski during his postgame press conference Saturday. “That was on my mind as I walked off the court: ‘How do I help him? ’ Because he’s given us some good stuff … [but] he’s come back to earth a little bit. Now, he’s had great looks that he hasn’t made … just f lush it and be ready to play some 20-plus minutes on Tuesday, and if you’ve got open looks keep taking them.” However, when the team needed a first-half spark against the Yellow Jackets on Tuesday night, Laszewski responded, scoring eightstraight points — including t wo 3-pointers — to close the Irish deficit to one point, 22-23. With Notre Dame back in the game, junior for ward John Mooney carried the team for the rest of the half, scoring all eight of the team’s points and earning himself a double-double by halftime (14 points, 10 rebounds). Mooney led the Irish into the locker room w ith a 30-28 lead, despite his team shooting just 31 percent overall from the field. Mooney, who finished w ith 22 points and 14 rebounds, was again pressed into ser v ice Tuesday, playing 39 minutes despite Brey expressing concern about his big man's minutes after the NC State loss. “He’s tired. He’s really tired. … I’m really guarded — I don’t even know if he’s going to practice the next two days,” Brey said of Mooney during his postgame press conference Saturday. “We really have to be careful. I am concerned about that, because he has given us ever y thing, it’s unbelievable — but he’s tired.” In the second half, it was largely Mooney and Laszewski — who finished w ith 19 points — who would continue to pace the Irish offense. With 12:38 to go, a dunk by Mooney put the Irish back in front 42-41, and Notre Dame looked as though it might scrap out a league w in on the road. However, Georgia Tech proceeded to rip off a 17-5 run over the next seven minutes and stretch its lead to 58-47 w ith 5: 08 left. Yet, the Irish didn’t quit. Six-straight points by Laszewski were the catalyst for a 12-3 Irish run over the final minutes to cut the lead to 61-59. Despite the comeback, the Yellow Jackets hit both their free throws at the other end to extend their
lead to four points. Mooney f loated a meaningless t wopoint shot into the basket as the buzzer sounded — then tore at his jersey in a display of frustration as he walked back to the bench. Overall, Notre Dame’s shooting frustrations continued, as the Irish shot 32 percent from the field and just 23 percent from beyond the arc — stats not unexpected by Brey given how tough Georgia Tech is on the defensive end. “They’re hard to score on. They really guard you,” Brey said Saturday. The Irish w ill return home to two daunting matchups, as No. 3 Virginia v isits Purcell Pav ilion on Saturday before No. 2 Duke rolls into tow n Monday night. The Irish and the Cavaliers are scheduled to tip-off at 1 p.m. ANNIE SMIERCIAK | The Observer
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Irish freshman forward Nate Laszewski shoots the ball in Notre Dame’s 63-60 loss to Radford on Nov. 14. Laszewski is currently shooting 41 percent from the field and 35 percent from beyond the arc on the year. Paid Advertisement
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racing some really good teams.” Expected to lead the way in those record-breaking performances is the sophomorefreshman duo of Zach Yeadon and Marton Barta, respectively.
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Yeadon has continued to build off of his All-American rookie season, establishing himself as one of the premier distance swimmers in the sport. Meanwhile, Barta, a native of Szombathely, Hungary, has made a name for himself in the swimming community, currently claiming the second-fastest time of the
season in the 400-meter individual medley. This meet also gives Litzinger and his staff the opportunity to honor the 13 graduating athletes in the last home meet of their careers. This senior class has made significant contributions to the team, including a program-best 25th-place finish at the NCAA
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Championships in 2016 for the men and a 9-0-1 record for the women over the past two years, not losing a single dual meet. Litzinger praised the work this class has done and attributed the success of the program in part to its great leadership. On the other side of the pools, head diving coach Caiming Xie
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has been putting in countless hours with his athletes, preparing them for the elite competition they are bound to face in the ACC and Big Ten meets they frequent. “They’re gaining experience as the season goes on and our dives are really developing well,” Litzinger said. “ … We’re thrilled that they’re gonna have the chance to compete against some of the best divers in the country in Ohio state and Iowa, which are traditionally strong programs.” The meet is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. on Friday with the second round following later that day at 5 p.m. and the third and final round opening at 10 a.m. on Saturday. Following the Shamrock Invitational, the Irish will continue regularseason competition, traveling to East Lansing, Michigan, and Columbus, Ohio, to take on the Spartans and Buckeyes, respectively. In late February, the team will shift its focus to the ACC Championships in Greensboro, North Carolina. “We’re ready to race this weekend, and this is going to tell us an awful lot about the team we have heading into the ACC and NCAA Championships,” Litzinger said. Contact Charlotte Edmonds at cedmond3@nd.edu
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Irish shooting struggles continue against Tech
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ND to face top competition
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Hav ing struggled to make w inning plays dow n the stretch in close ACC games this season leading up to its trip to Atlanta, Notre Dame experienced the same result Tuesday night against Georgia Tech, losing 63-61 inside McCamish Pav ilion and falling to 1-5 in ACC play. The Yellow Jackets (118, 3-3 ACC) got off to a fast start as the Irish (11-8, 1-5 ACC) couldn’t muster any early offense and fell behind 13-4 after six minutes of play. Notre Dame began to claw back, but Georgia Tech eventually regained a comfortable 20-14 lead w ith 6:21 left in the first half. With just 14 points in 14 minutes, the Irish were once again struggling to shoot the ball — a problem Notre Dame head
Hosting their second and final home meet of the season, the Notre Dame swimming and diving team will take on some of the top programs in the country this weekend, using it as a benchmark before jumping into the thick of its postseason competition. After a successful fall season saw the Irish take on the likes of Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Georgia Tech and Purdue, competition has resumed with the Shamrock Invitational, which kicks off Friday at Rolfs Aquatic Center. “We’re at the point in the season now, after a really great fall and a really great Christmas training trip, and now we’re dialing in for our championships,” head coach Mike Litzinger said. “Both men and women put in an incredible amount of training over the break.” The 18th-ranked Irish will face off against a broad range of
Irish junior forward John Mooney shoots the ball Nov. 20 against Duquesne. He had 22 points and 14 boards against Georgia Tech.
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competitors, with their toughest opponent of the weekend likely being No. 10 Ohio State. Litzinger said this Invitational is unique in scheduling as all championship events are included over the twoday period. “What makes it even more unique is having Big Ten teams like Ohio State and Iowa come in, and some non-traditional foes like Akron and Missouri State,” he said. “What everybody’s using this for is a leaping-off point to see where we are prior to conference and the NCAAs.” The meet has built itself a reputation for producing impressive performances, as last year saw the Irish claim first on both sides of the competition and best the second-place Buckeyes by 15 points. “The last couple times we’ve held this meet here we’ve broke 36 pool records, so that gives you an idea for how fast it is,” Litzinger said. “We’re looking forward to a great weekend of see SWIMMING PAGE 11
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Coaches announce free ticket, food voucher offers for furloughed federal employees Observer Sports Staff
Irish women’s basketball head coach Muffet McGraw, men’s basketball head coach Mike Brey and hockey coach Jeff Jackson announced Tuesday that their teams w ill be joining forces to prov ide free tickets and food vouchers to furloughed federal workers in the Michiana area. “In light of the recent partial government shutdown, we’d like to offer our support to the members of our community most directly affected,” the three coaches wrote in a joint statement. “We recognize the burden currently placed on your families, and Notre Dame would like to provide a fun night out, where you can enjoy a game and a meal while cheering on the Irish.” Furloughed federal employees can receive four free tickets per federal ID, as well as a concession voucher for each ticket, along with free parking. The offer is being
made for men’s basketball against Georgia Tech on Feb. 10 and against Wake Forest on Feb. 19, for women’s basketball against Georgia Tech on Feb. 3 and against Duke on Feb. 21 and for hockey against Michigan State on Jan. 25 and against Michigan on Feb. 12. If the shutdown is to end before the games take place, the offers will still be honored. “We hope this invitation will offer a respite, however small, in the face of the current situation,” the statement says. “Notre Dame has always enjoyed the support of this community, and we hope to offer that same support in return.” McGraw also spent time Monday at South Bend Regional Airport w ith the furloughed TSA workers there, bringing them pizza after tweeting earlier in the day about ideas for helping the federal employees in the South Bend communit y and asking for ideas to help employees other than the TSA.
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Irish men’s basketball coach Mike Brey is teaming up with women’s basketball coach Muffet McGraw and hockey coach Jeff Jackson to provide vouchers for government workers affected by the shutdown.