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Former National Security Advisor and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice spoke Thursday evening about global affairs and America’s role in the world at a lecture co-hosted by the Rooney Center for the Study of American Democracy and the Notre Dame International Security Center (NDISC). Professor Michael Desch, director of NDISC, moderated the discussion. Rice spoke at length about current events in the international sphere, commenting on
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Middle East politics and North Korea, and offering a broader analysis of the current state of the international order. This order is currently in a state of flux, Rice said, identifying three major changes since the post-World War II order was established that have made the world more complicated. First, she said conceptions of security have changed, particularly as they relate to mutual defense under the terms of the NATO alliance, which has underpinned the global system. Members of the alliance regard an attack
Billy Joel will perform at Notre Dame Stadium at 8 p.m. on June 20, 2020, the University announced with Live Nation on Thursday. Known for hit songs “Piano Man,” “Uptown Girl” and “We Didn’t Start the Fire,” Joel is one of the best-selling music artists of all time. He has sold over 150 million records, earned 23 Grammy nominations and had 33 Top 40 hits since 1972, the South Bend Tribune reported. “As we continue to work to bring world-class events to Notre Dame and the greater South Bend/
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Student Activities Board to lead Oktoberfest party By JULIANNA McKENNA News Writer
Saint Mary’s Student Activities Board will host the annual Oktoberfest on Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. on Library Green, where students will have the chance to enjoy fallthemed food and activities. This year, Student Activities
Board has planned many activities to help provide a bonding opportunity for the campus community. Senior Emma Freund, Student Activities Board president, said the event will be a fun way for students to relax and spend time together. “We’re really looking forward to the event,” Freund
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Food trucks and live music will descend upon Notre Dame Stadium on Friday night at the inaugural Friday Night Bash hosted by ND Loyal. From 7-10 p.m., fans and families will have the opportunity to explore and relax on the stadium concourse and enjoy food and beer from various vendors. There will also be live music from the Jerry
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O’Fonics Band and Uprising, a student band. Tickets for the event are $10 in advance online and $15 at the door, while children under 13 years old are granted free entry. Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s and Holy Cross students can enter the event free of charge. Food and drinks will be available for purchase from the vendors once inside, according to the eventbrite page. Brandon Tabor, director of marketing operations in the
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Singer Billy Joel will be performing at Notre Dame for his third time on June 20, 2020. This will be his first performance in the stadium.
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said. “It’s going to be a lot of fun and will be a great way for the campus to celebrate fall.” Junior Claire Linginfelter, a Student Activities Board member, said the board has planned many different activities, even bringing back some old favorites that students see OKTOBERFEST PAGE 4
Development office to host Friday Night Bash By JAMES BRODERICK
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University’s development department, was excited by the rollout of the event and said the bash will be “special.” “The timing of it is perfect,” Tabor said. “It’s right after the pep rally and it’s just part of the day when people are struggling to find dinner reservations or places to go and everything’s packed. So we wanted to create an opportunity for people to go get food see BASH PAGE 4
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Residents of St. Edwards Hall storm the reflection pool outside of Hesburgh Library in their swimsuits on Bowling Green game day. By CHELSEY BOYLE
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At 7:30 a.m. on a Saturday morning, Notre Dame’s campus prepares for the coming football game. Tailgates are set up, families are walking around campus and students are planning for the long day to come, hopeful for another Irish victory. But outside Hesburgh Library, a different type of spectacle
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can be observed: St. Edward’s Hall residents emerge wearing swimsuits and storm the reflection pool. A crowd gathers to grab some photos or high-five the swimmers, and after a few chants to get the energy high, the men dive in. Junior Josh Gambardella, president of St. Edward’s, explained how this unusual, memorable tradition got started see STEDS PAGE 3
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Saint Mary’s encourages use of free store By SARA SCHLECHT News Writer
In the basement of Le Mans Hall, a small room lined with shelves offers the Saint Mary’s community an opportunity to participate in a model of finding things they need and passing along things they no longer use. “We have a free store that provides many things for students that they might be looking for, ranging from clothes and bedding to anything they might be looking for … that they don’t want to buy or can’t afford to buy,” senior Annie Maguire, the ministry assistant for Le Mans Hall, said. The free store is one of several resources on campus that students can utilize when they find themselves in need, she said. Another
of these is Mother Pauline’s Pantry, although it has no affiliation with Campus Ministry as the free store does. “The free store is an initiative through Campus Ministry,” Maguire said. “Campus Ministry has run and operated the free store since its creation.” All functions of the free store are overseen by Regina Wilson, director of Campus Ministry, Maguire said. It is staffed by the ministry assistants from each of the residence halls. “It’s a really nice way we can share our resources as a community and look out for each other,” Maguire said. The free store has a variety of items donated by the Saint Mary’s community, including clothing, bedding, school supplies and dishes.
“We want to take away any stigma that can come with not having enough funds to purchase your own clothes, your own binders, folders and materials for school,” Maguire said. “All these things are necessary as a student.” Maguire said the expenses associated with being a college student are already high without the cost of items that are available in the free store. “The mission is to … really emphasize how we can take care of each other as a community, not just in Le Mans, but uniting all the [dorm] communities together,” she said. The free store opened to students for the year about a month ago, Maguire said. “We decided we would find a clear schedule and try to get it out to students as soon
as we could so that students would look at the schedule and plan in the days when they could come in,” she said. In the past, students have noted the free store seemed to be open at odd times of day, Maguire said, so the ministry assistants who run the store want to make sure it gets better advertisement this year. “Most students who come in are discovering the free store for the first time, but there are also some returners,” she said. “It’s always a joy to see people walking through the doors for the first time and understanding this radical model that is very different from our consumer culture where everything has to be bought and sold. The moment when a student finds out that they can just take something for
free, their eyes light up and it brings a smile to their face, knowing that Saint Mary’s is supporting them in a way that they need.” Maguire said members of Saint Mary’s faculty and staff are also welcome to make donations to and browse the free store. Donation boxes are located outside the free store, and their contents are placed on the store’s shelves each time an ministry assistant opens up shop. “I think this is a hidden gem of Saint Mary’s that is unique to us,” Maguire said. “I don’t see this model embodied at other institutions, and I think it’s one thing that’s really special and speaks to our mission of really meeting the needs of students.” Contact Sara Schlecht at sschlecht01@saintmarys.edu
Community recounts Notre Dame, USC rivalry By ANNE ELIZABETH BARR News Writer
As the Notre Dame vs. University of Southern California (USC) football game approaches, students and alumni prepare to witness once again the long-standing and celebrated rivalry between the two schools. One of the most widelyknown rivalries in college football, the Notre Dame vs. USC faceoff began in 1926 and has occurred every year since, with the exception of 19431945 during World War II. How the rivalry actually began is a source of debate. Some cite a rumor that Bonnie Rockne, wife of Irish head coach Knute Rockne, was swayed by Marion Wilson, wife of USC athletic director Gywnn Wilson. Wilson’s argument, the rumor goes, was that a Notre Dame vs. USC rivalry
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at Notre Dame. “It all began with Bobby Weltner during the 2010 football season,” Gambardella said. “It started off as a small and quickly put together event with only about 10 to 15 other guys participating. The Notre Dame Security Police eventually arrived and kicked them out of the reflection pool.” Weltner negotiated for St. Edward’s residents to be allowed to spend about five minutes in the pool on Saturdays of home football games, Gambardella said. The tradition has expanded over the years, and the campus now fully supports the event. Weltner said the long-held
would mean traveling to sunny and warm California for a bi-annual game during the frigid South Bend winter. Others claim the rivalry began because of the financial needs of the teams, as well as the friendship between Knute and Trojans head coach Howard Jones. Although there have been many famous games in this storied rivalry, the 1988 faceoff — wherein Notre Dame was ranked first in the nation and USC was ranked second with both teams carrying undefeated records — is remembered as one of the most nail biting yet. David Sauve (’90) attended the game at USC with a group of Notre Dame students. “For a period of about 20 years, the winners of the Notre Dame vs. USC game was likely playing for the national championship,” Sauve said. “So for
that particular game there was still a lot of energy. ... That entire aura around that game was spectacular because of that noteworthy status of both of those teams.” Sauve said he sat on the Notre Dame side with other students, and with some USC alumni and fans in front of him. “[The USC alumni] were all very kind and courteous to us because they knew we were students and treated us very well during the game,” Sauve said. He said he remembers the moment he knew Notre Dame would win the game. It happened after the first play, he said, when Notre Dame player Raghib “Rocket” Ismail caught the football, even after quarterback Tony Rice slipped while throwing it. “You knew as a Notre Dame fan when you saw that play that
we were going to be fine because they weren’t afraid to be aggressive and take the tact to USC,” Sauve said. “We were ecstatic. We knew, since that was the last game of the year, that wherever Notre Dame ended up they would be playing for the national championship.” This year, the USC game will take place at 7:30 p.m. at Notre Dame Stadium. Community members are preparing with anticipation for the faceoff. Sophomore Reynold Hamar, a board member of the Notre Dame California Student Club, has helped organize an alumni reception party for Notre Dame students and alumni from California visiting the University for this weekend’s game. “I’ve been counting down the days, especially knowing friends that go to USC,” Hamar said. “It’s such a fun day and so great for our school. The way it
brings people together and the whole campus together, I think it’s incredible.” Originally from Southern California, Hamar said he is familiar w ith the longstanding rivalr y bet ween the t wo schools. “Grow ing up 45 minutes from USC campus, I grew up hating Notre Dame and cheering against it,” Hamar said. “It’s interesting because I feel like, for me, Notre Dame and USC practically don’t make sense to be rivals. They are not geographically related … but in a lot of ways that is what makes the rivalr y. Midwest vs. California. Cit y vs. rural. … Football is the perfect catalyst for that. … It is definitely one of the best rivalries in college football.”
tradition is one of his favorite parts of game day. “It gets your day going and gets you excited for the game,” Weltner said. Over the years the tradition has only grown, Gambardella said. “We now have about 50 to 100 people showing up,” he said. “We continue the tradition today for the same reason Weltner started it: To rally the troops early in the morning to cheer on the Irish.” Residents of St. Edward’s Hall continue the tradition even in the bitter cold later in the season; by November, the relaxed dip in the pool turns into a full sprint in and out, followed by a swift return back to the dorm. Despite the cold, they remain dedicated throughout the football
season and will continue to wear swimsuits as temperatures drop, Gambardella said. Freshman Marcus Braun said the event is a bonding experience for the hall because residents get to “share the fun” and “misery” with the rest of the residents, particularly as it gets colder. “They drain the reflection pool after the November games, so we just run out on the concrete and a lot of the guys will wipe out,” Braun said. “The pool will also stain your clothes blue if you’re not careful, especially if you’re wearing white.” Senior Josh Blossfeld said the tradition is a great opportunity for dorm residents to get closer. “It’s hard to get a whole hall together on a game day, but
everyone in Sted’s wakes up and is encouraged to join no matter what grade they are in,” he said. “It really brings the entire hall together, we get the music going and it almost makes tailgates seem relaxed after such a start to the morning.” Recently, the residents have been joined by a mystery man who wanted to join in on the morning swim. “We’re not exactly sure who he is, but a middle-aged man now shows up every time we float, every single weekend and none of us know him,” Gambardella said. Braun said he shared a funny encounter with the honorary hall member. “It was pretty funny,” Braun said. “He was standing right next to me and he just hopped
up on the step, took his shirt off, and ran through with the guys.” In addition to the mystery man, many returning St. Edward’s Hall residents also run through the pool with their former dorm. The tradition has produced some great memories and funny stories students can pass on, Blossfeld said. “We’ve been on College Game Day twice,” he said. “The ESPN crew was all set up and when the cameras turned on we ran through. Someone once brought a giant inflatable horse, guys will bring an inflatable canoe out, someone once even rode a lime bike through the reflection pool.”
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and drinks and be entertained right here on campus in an amazing venue.” The event will feature food trucks from Redamak’s, a burger restaurant from New Buffalo, Michigan, Hacienda Mexican Restaurant of Goshen, Indiana and The Rolling Stonebaker Pizza Truck from Valparaiso, Indiana. The event will also host The REAL Grille
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enjoyed in past years. “This year, we brought back activities like pumpkin carving and we’re having a fall hayride around Saint Mary’s property,” Linginfelter said. There will also be other craft activities and lots of fallthemed food, Freund said. “We are going to have apple cider, different pies and candy,”
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Elkhart region, we are excited to have Billy Joel play for his first time at Notre Dame
Grilled Cheese Truck of South Bend and a truck from Cute as a Cupcake from Merrillville. Devon Aragona, an event organizer with Notre Dame marketing operations, explained how the idea for such an event arose on the big rivalry weekend. “The opportunity arose to use the concourse in some way, shape, or form, and we’re like, ‘What can we do with it?’ and so it seemed like a great opportunity to have fun with
that,” Aragona said. When asked about the date of the bash, Aragona said the timing couldn’t be better. “It was a great opportunity for the USC game to gather all of the fans that are in town, have a great time, and celebrate Notre Dame and the important game,” Aragona said. In addition to food and camaraderie, fans can also listen to live performances from the Jerry O’Fonics Band, a local covers band which calls itself
“Notre Dame’s purveyors of rock and roll.” Uprising, a student band, will also perform a variation of pop music and old classics for the festivities. The University has many events running during the rivalry game weekend, with the Friday Night Bash looking to attract a large crowd and raise money for the school. Proceeds from the event will benefit financial aid for Notre Dame students. First-year Meredith Wilson
said she is grateful for events such as Friday Night Bash for raising money for financial aid. “I am excited for the Friday Night Bash, not only for the delicious food but also because of the upstanding cause,” Wilson said. “I am thankful that Notre Dame places such an emphasis on offering financial aid to students.”
she said. “It’s going to be a lot of fun. We also have a lot of other crafts planned, so we think it’s going to be a great way to bring the community together.” Student Activities Board has worked hard to plan this event, Freund said, even changing the event to fall on a Friday in order to accommodate students. “Oktoberfest is always difficult to plan because of the timing and the different resources that need to go into it,” Freund said. “The event is usually on
Saturday, but this year there weren’t any available weekends so we decided that Friday would be a better day for students. Now students can stop by before they start their weekends. On Sundays, when we usually have the event, students are usually trying to study.” The event involved detailed planning and coordination by members of the Student Activities Board, Linginfelter said. “It’s been really great to see
how well the event was organized with the help of our president, and the committee that is working on this,” Linginfelter said. “They have a lot of new ideas and more innovative ways to make Oktoberfest more successful this year.” There will be different prizes and free giveaways that will be offered to students who attend the event. “We’re going to have some really great giveaways,” Freund said. “We have some cute
t-shirts and phone card holders. It’s going to be a great event and we hope everyone will stop by.“ Linginfelter said she hopes this event encourages bonding between students in the community. “Oktoberfest is just a great way to see everyone, spend time with your friends and explore the Saint Mary’s campus,” Linginfelter said.
Stadium on June 20, 2020,” Micki Kidder, v ice president for Universit y enterprises and events, said in a press release. The event w ill be Joel’s third performance at Notre
Dame. He prev iously performed in the Stepan Center in 1996 and the Joyce Center in 1984. Tickets w ill go on sale on livenation.com Oct. 18 at 10 a.m.
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alliance, which has underpinned the global system. Members of the alliance regard an attack on one member state as an attack on all member states. “Security is just different than it was in 1945. … I was National Security Advisor on 9/11,” she said. “ … The problem was not marching armies, it was ungoverned spaces. Afghanistan was the fifth poorest country in the world at the time. And so we have to worry about the high mountains between Afghanistan and Pakistan.” Second, Rice said “great powers” such as Russia and China are behaving more belligerently again. “Great powers [are] behaving badly again,” she said. “Whether it’s the Chinese … in the South China Sea, the Chinese in cybersecurity threats, trying to force — it seems — the United States out of the Asia-Pacific. A rising power. But then a declining power in Russia [that’s] mostly disruptive. Interfering in other people’s elections, taking their neighbor’s territory, propping up [Syrian dictator] Bashar al-Assad. Great powers are challenging the system.” On the whole, Rice said
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recent populist movements are presenting a particular challenge to the post-1945 international order. “Finally — and most importantly from my point of view — we’re experiencing what I call the rise of the Four Horseman of the Apocalypse: populism, nativism, isolationism and protectionism,” she said. “They tend to ride together. We’re seeing that people who didn’t succeed in globalization …are saying — as a friend of mine said about the 2016 election but you could say it about the Five Star Movement in Italy, you can say it about the Alternative for Germany, you can say it about Brexit — ‘Do you hear me now?’” Rice said those left behind by globalization search for scapegoats and, in so doing, weaken the international system. “And they’re turning to populists who have an answer for them about why they’re not doing well,” Rice said. “... Populists are appealing to people and it’s undermining the foundations of that system, which actually believed in free trade, believed in a U.S. that was very involved in promoting and sustaining democracy and I think that’s why this feels so unstable.” In response to a question from Desch about whether President Trump was “wrong”
to withdraw American forces from Syria after declaring victory against ISIS, Rice responded in the affirmative. Earlier this week, Turkey launched attacks against American-allied Kurdish forces after seeming to get Washington’s blessing for such a move. “Yeah, he was wrong,” Rice said. “There’s no other way to say it. I don’t think it was particularly well-thought out. I think he actually fell into a trap that [Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan] set. Erdogan is a very clever man.” Rice said the administration’s decision could threaten progress made against ISIS on the ground in Syria. “They’ve been trying to backtrack on it ever since, because it was 100 American soldiers,” she said. “The whole idea was that you were just saying to the Turks ‘Don’t go after the Kurds.’ The Kurds in return were keeping the jails for the 1,500 or so ISIS soldiers and their families. The Kurds are fighters, so if the Turks come after them the Kurds are not going to lay down. ” In response to a question regarding recent tensions between the United States and Iran, Rice praised the Trump administration for showing military restraint in the face of increased Iranian aggression. Paid Advertisement
Iran is accused of attacking oilfields in Saudi Arabia last month and of shooting down an American drone over the summer. In response to the second incident, President Trump approved a retaliatory strike but called it off before it could be carried out. “I don’t see the circumstances in which the use of military force in a large-scale way against Iran is either possible, necessary or appropriate,” Rice said. “I will not say that a time may not come when one has to use more limited force against Iran. I don’t think that time has come now.” Over the course of an answer to a question about the proliferation of nuclear weapons, Rice cited North Korea’s nuclear program as a continued cause of concern. “You have a regime in North Korea — a crazy regime, right?” she said. “Do you really want this regime to have nuclear weapons? At the beginning of this term for President Trump, there were actually people who were talking about a North Korean weapon that could reach the West Coast of the United States.” While Rice acknowledged the frightful nature of that scenario, she said there are ways to hinder the North Korean program.
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“That’s a scary prospect,” Rice said. “But I will say, if you can do two things you might prevent that from happening. The first thing is get inspectors on the ground. I know we want them to denuclearize. They’re not going to give up their weapons of mass destruction, but get inspectors on the ground. I would actually be willing to give up on some of the sanctions to get that done. Because inspectors can teach you a lot about what’s going on. The other issue is if you can keep them from testing. Nuclear testing is actually binary. You can fail, fail, fail ... and then one day you succeed. If you can keep them from testing, perhaps they’ll never get to the place where they can threaten the United States.” While Rice said Trump’s first meeting with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un brought some benefit, she was critical of the president’s choice to sit down with the autocrat a second time. “That first meeting was actually pretty useful,” Rice said. “They should never have had the second meeting … what you saw was a Kim Jong Un who I actually think believed our press that Donald Trump wanted a Nobel Prize so badly he would do anything. Then, to his credit, when the president walked away, Kim Jong Un was furious.” Contact Tom Naatz at tnaatz@nd.edu
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What do you mean it’s cold?
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It’s 8 a.m., you have class in 20 minutes and you glance at the weather to decide what to wear. South Bend: 60 degrees. Perfect! You stand up to get dressed and if you decide on anything warmer than jeans and a t-shirt — well, then you are sadly mistaken. Let me explain. I’m a freshman from New City, New York. We in New York have your average four seasons. Terribly cold winters where you can always see your breath, rainy springs with giant puddles all over the place, scorching hot summers that lead to tomato-red faces and fall. Fall, however, is different from the rest. It’s not possible to describe fall in one sentence. It’s cool and yet the sun is warm. You need leggings or jeans and yet with any physical activity more than a walk you break into a sweat. It is a beautiful time of year where you don’t choke on air trying to breathe but you won’t get frostbite outside. Here on campus, however, I am quickly realizing that not everyone shares the same notions on fall that I possess. In Georgia, cold mornings around 52 degrees signal the dead of winter and summers climb to 105 degree heat — if not higher. So at 9 a.m. on Tuesday morning, my friends from Atlanta left their dorms in jeans and a t-shirt ... with a sweatshirt and a jacket on top. I left in a skirt and long sleeve shirt, the sun shining on my face and warming the little chill that hit my throat as I inhaled the dewy morning air. That morning was a true eye-opener for me. Not because I think it was any more cold than I did then, but because I cannot imagine shivering at 52 degrees. I live for backyard fall football and the slight red tint your nose and fingers can take on from being outside. I couldn’t stop doing those activities simply because I was cold, there’s no way. Nor would I want to do them in any weather above 70 degrees because that’s more effort — and sweat — than it’s worth. I also worry for my friends from Atlanta and the neighboring Southern states. Fifty-two degrees is 20 degrees above freezing, and I wouldn’t be surprised if we hit 20 below at some point this winter in South Bend. I love the fall and the temperatures that come with it. While Notre Dame’s southern population of freshmen may be cold now, I guarantee when 52 returns in the spring, we will all be out in jeans and a t-shirt, happy to see the sun and have the chill in our throats reduce to slight instead of jarring. Contact Mannion at mmcginl3@nd.edu The views expressed in the Inside Column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.
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October is LGBTQ history month, and this year, the attention surrounding the oral arguments to the Supreme Court regarding Title VII protections have brought LGBTQ issues to the national consciousness. While the Supreme Court is deliberating on the legality of discrimination in the workplace on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity, we must remember that Notre Dame is no stranger to its own controversy surrounding the rights of LGBTQ members of the community. On March 19, 1998, Fr. David Garrick, a celibate gay Holy Cross priest, resigned in protest of the administration’s refusal to add sexual orientation to the non-discrimination clause. The theater professor was incensed by discrimination following his public coming-out in The Observer, indignant over the administration’s lack of action on concerns voiced by gay and lesbian students and tired of walking on eggshells to white-wash his identity. As he wrote in 2001 in a personal history detailing his coming out: “It is all right for a priest to be gay privately, so long as he remains celibate; but an unwritten rule — the kind of ordinance that is hardest to contest or appeal — whispers that a priest must not come out publicly.” Fr. Garrick’s students remember him for being a witty, understanding, yet demanding instructor. Dr. Dan Smith (ND Class of 1998), now a theatre professor at Michigan State, remembers, “As a professor, he had a calm, quiet energy and a dry sense of humor. He was very interested in avant-garde theatre directors and liked to joke that he and Russian director Vsevolod Meyerhold had similarly unruly hair.” Reports of the rally following his resignation describe a crowd of 250, in large part consisting of students invested in his message and energized by what was at stake for the future of the University’s relation to the LGBTQ community. Fr. Garrick’s resignation was situated in a decade animated by lesbian and gay activism (their aims were narrower in scope than those of the more commonly recognized LGBTQ community of today). The students called for the University to officially recognize the intercampus Gay and Lesbian Association (GLND/ SMC). In the spring of 1995, Patricia O’Hara, the vice president of Student Affairs, released an open letter detailing the decision to refuse this request. In the same letter, O’Hara established the Ad Hoc Committee on Gay and Lesbian Student Needs to discuss the concerns of the students. Heeding the advice of his colleagues, Fr. Garrick had elected not to publicly come out at the beginning of his time with the Congregation of the Holy Cross, except for privately to fellow gay Holy Cross priests. He initially approached the controversy with caution and moderation, but was slowly convinced that he could not continue to do so: “I try to remain somewhat in the center between my friends in the administration and the 25 or so students in the gay group. But forces beyond me are moving me out of the middle position. ... I am present at meetings where Notre Dame students are in tears over the administration’s various moves in opposition to their self-disclosure. As an educator, I cannot abide organizational maneuvers that bring vulnerable students to tears.” Fr. Garrick, painfully aware of the high rates of suicide and depression within this marginalized community, was increasingly embittered by the administration’s unfeeling behavior and primed to act. On March 2, 1996, O’Hara released another open letter in The Observer responding to the final report of the Ad Hoc Committee. This report reaffirmed that the administration would not recognize GLND/SMC. Rather, they would permit a “group of students” whose activity would be closely monitored and that would not be permitted to elect officers nor host events
outside of its regular meetings. Fr. Garrick saw an opportunity to provide support to the gay and lesbian students he had grown to care about. Within 24 hours of the news, he submitted his coming-out letter to the Observer. Fr. Garrick’s coming-out letter was a convincing and moving argument for the recognition of gay and lesbian students grounded in Catholic doctrine and contemporary psychological research. While adhering to the teachings of the Church, he emphasized one’s right and obligation to tell the truth about their identity. Although the priest had been warned that “the sky will fall on any priest who comes out, that no ‘amount’ of celibacy or faithfulness will shield him,” he was buoyed by the support he received from friends and colleagues and the fact that he had done right by his students. He noted with satisfaction the re-energized dialogue among students about gay rights. In a way, however, the sky did fall — slowly, then all at once. Fr. Garrick remembers in his personal history that he lost many friendships — some abruptly, and some more gradually. As his social circle narrowed, so did his ministry — more and more dorms ceased inviting him to say Mass, and he became increasingly reliant on his ministry in the Basilica. So it constituted a near-total ostracization when his name was quietly removed from the list of celebrants in the Basilica in the spring of 1998. When pressed, Holy Cross officials (through their spokesperson, Fr. John I. Jenkins) cited complaints that Fr. Garrick’s homilies were too “long” and “dramatic.” The unhappy parishioners and their whining letters never seemed to materialize to corroborate these claims. Fr. Garrick refused to take this would-be fatal blow to his identity as a practicing priest lying down. Fr. Garrick published his official statement of resignation in the Observer on March 19, 1998, voicing his disappointment over the refusal to change the nondiscrimination statement and rejecting the explanation that he was suspended from his pastoral duties on account of the quality of his homilies. Despite the somber tone of his resignation, Fr. Garrick did express hope for the future of the University’s relation to the LGBTQ community: “It is my belief that Notre Dame, my beloved Alma Mater, will one day take the lead in the liberation of gay people from discrimination, derision and false witness.” Supporters of Fr. Garrick were quick to organize. On March 25, a crowd of 250 students, faculty and staff gathered for a rally in support of the issues Fr. Garrick brought to light. Dr. Smith, his former student, remembers, “that felt like a galvanizing moment.” In his speech, Fr. Garrick recognized the need for rights rather than rhetoric: “It is essential that the University teach about equal rights, and that they do this by giving equal rights to gay and lesbian students, faculty and staff.” Today, the continued exclusion of sexual orientation from the University’s non-discrimination clause means that the ND LGBTQ community is still vulnerable. Few people in our community are willing to share their experiences of employment discrimination out of fear of serious repercussions. It is no surprise that these stories are very rarely told, except in rumors and hushed warnings. Fr. Garrick’s tale is a courageous, noteworthy exception. Annie Moran is a senior hailing from Chicago studying psychology and education. She can be reached at amoran5@nd.edu or @anniemoranie on Twitter. She’d love to hear your musings on the wonders of fresh basil, experimental theater or the sacred space of public transportation. Katie Hieatt is a senior majoring in Economics and American Studies from Memphis, Tennessee. Her go-to streaming recommendations are Russian Doll and Killing Eve. She can be reached at mhieatt@nd.edu or @katie_hieatt on Twitter. The views expressed in this column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.
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Pro-life hands There is a quote attributed to St. Teresa of Avila that says, “Christ has no body now on earth but yours, no hands, no feet on earth but yours.” As Catholics, we are called to be Christ’s hands, body, and heart at work in, and in relationship with, the whole world. But what does it mean to be living, breathing reminders of a God whose outstretched arms opened wide for all of humanity? As pro-life Catholic women, it means that we strive to celebrate the lives of the unborn. We work to meet women who feel as though abortion is their only choice with only compassion and healing, never shame nor condemnation. We celebrate the strength of women who experience unexpected pregnancy and seek to give them the resources they need to choose life. We know we are asked to champion those excluded because of a disability or developmental difference. We are called to encounter those experiencing homelessness and poverty, see the refugee and the immigrant and stand with all those who are targeted by violence and hatred because of their race, class or religion. This does not — it absolutely cannot — exclude those targeted because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. We believe that this is what it means to be the hands and heart of Christ: to fight for the lives of all human beings, not just a select few. If any human beings are made to feel like their lives do not have value, then we, as a pro-life movement, will have failed. It has been made clear to us this week that we have
failed our community and that we need to clarify the pro-life response to the LGBTQ+ community: you are welcome here. If we do not make room in our home and our heart for you, then we fail to live out radical hospitality, and so fail to be Christ to you. The exchange of letters and poems in the Observer over the past week calls these failures to our attention. We will have failed the Notre Dame family if members of it, especially members of the LGBTQ+ community, feel excluded or discriminated against. We will have failed our community if we offer silence or judgment in the face of violence and hurt, when what is needed is compassion and healing. Our silence has been deafening. If we remain complacent and complicit in rhetoric that promotes a culture of discrimination and prejudice, a rhetoric that can create real and lasting trauma, we fail to love as we ought to. When we are silent, the holistic and consistent nature that a true Culture of Life asks of us cannot thrive and grow. We apologize to every person who has been wounded by any of these failures. How do we use our hands, Christ’s hands, to build a better culture from here? We do intentionally seek to defend the most vulnerable, and we must remain true to our word. We speak up about the personhood of the unborn, but we affirm that the dignity of the human person, and the fight for it, does not disappear once a child is born. It must continue through every stage of life, for every human being.
Perhaps this is idealistic. We will certainly continue to stumble. But the fight to be authentically prolife for all life, is one that we refuse to abandon. We can do better. We know that we have no choice but to do better. And we thank each person who has spoken out against injustice, who has shared their grief and hurt, and who has opened our eyes to the ways in which the pro-life movement, if it fails to love with consistency, will fail to reach the marginalized and vulnerable in our communities. We resolve to celebrate every single life, as irreplaceable, unrepeatable, and unique. We will mourn with those who mourn, rejoice with those who rejoice, grieve for those whose lives have been taken by abhorrent violence, and stand with all those, on this campus and in this world, who have been made to feel as though their lives are worth less than others. When we fail, we ask you to remind us of just Who it is we are meant to be, and who it is we are called to fight for. Christ opened wide His arms to us. As we accept this call to be His body, His voice, and His heart, we open wide our arms to all who wish to join us. Molly Queal junior Maggie Garnett sophomore Oct. 9
To you, a happy National Coming Out Day “Student leaders fight ‘heteronormativity’ at Notre Dame” “Heteronormativity and Catholicism are inseparable” “Transgender medicine and the treatment of children” “SCOP brings controversial panelists to campus to discuss transgender medicine” “A call for empathy from a gay Catholic” “‘Notre Dame: Unfiltered’ starts conversations regarding identity” “There’s queer blood on homophobic hands” “A call for allyship” “There’s living blood on ‘pro-life’ hands” “Senate discusses LGBTQ History Month” “LGBT discrimination is legal even if it’s wrong” “Stop talking over us” As the officers of PrismND, the sole undergraduate student-led LGBTQ+ organization at Notre Dame, we serve many purposes. Through our organizational meetings, we provide a platform for our community to bring forth the issues they are the most invested in, whether pastoral, educational or otherwise, all with the intent of uniting our community and University. “Because the University values GLBTQ students in the Notre Dame community, as indeed it values all of its students, the University is committed to fostering an environment of welcome and mutual respect that is grounded in its Catholic mission.” Through our partnerships, we strive to validate and reaffirm the intersectionality inherent in not only our mission as an apolitical queer organization, but as active members of our campus. With our weekly HangOUTs, we aim to provide a space that is not only
accepting and respectful of all, but one that serves the purpose of cultivating the invaluable authentic friendships. We did not anticipate as an apolitical organization having to defend the sanctity of life within our own membership base. We did not anticipate mediating a war focused on the recognition of our struggles. We did not anticipate individual attacks on those that have walked with us since the beginning. We did not anticipate this. We recognize the validity and importance of free speech at our academic institution; after all, it is in part how our organization has had the ability to flourish today. However, freedom of speech historically does not equate to freedom from consequences. Targeting individuals. Outing their queerness to a national audience and compromising their safety. Undermining the struggles of queer students on campus. Is this what it means to be Catholic? This will not be tolerated. Not by us. Not by our members. Not by our campus community. Our Lady’s vision is one of inclusion and respecting the human dignity of all, especially the most vulnerable amongst us. We share Our Lady’s vision. We have run out of sweatshirts, sunglasses, pins, stickers, baseball caps, polos and pretty much anything adorned with rainbows. We see these rainbows every day pinned to backpacks and adorned on laptop cases and dorm room signs, and view them as a powerful reminder of spaces and friends we can go to seek support and safety. For our allies: we also need you to show it and help us in defending those who have been scared into
silence. We encourage you to speak out. We encourage you to seek out educational opportunities on campus, such as Deacon Ray Dever’s upcoming presentation “Walking with God’s Children,” sharing his experience as both a Catholic Deacon and the proud dad of a transgender daughter. Learn from the experiences of others. Listen to those who are affected. Grow in your allyship. For our LGBTQ+ students: you are loved, welcomed and valued as a full member of this University. We are honored to serve you as we work together towards a more inclusive campus. Together, we are the community, We Are ND. So once again, Happy National Coming Out Day to our students, faculty, alumni, mentors, allies, advocates, and friends. And cheers to many more to come. Kendrick Peterson PrismND president, senior Matt Sahd PrismND co-vice president, junior Taz Bashir PrismND co-vice president, architecture senior Sam Ayala PrismND treasurer, senior Jenny Gomez PrismND secretary, senior Aaron Moyer PrismND historian, sophomore Oct. 10
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ND & Title IX — where do we go from here? W hen U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos repealed Obama-era Title IX policies in 2017, advocates across the country — including at Notre Dame — expressed concern over how the changes could negatively impact sexual misconduct investigations at universities. DeVos’ proposed replacement rules, announced in 2018, sparked additional concerns. The new regulations would only require schools to investigate sexual misconduct that occurred on campus or was part of a campus program, potentially allowing schools to opt out of investigating off-campus incidents. Additionally, these regulations allow for cross-examination of accusers by a defending party’s law yers in college Title IX investigations. In light of the potential negative impacts of these changes, it was encouraging to see Notre Dame address the proposed rules after the public was invited to submit comments. The University’s extensive response should serve as an example for Saint Mary’s, which said it will wait until the more than 100,000 comments submitted to DeVos are reviewed and the new rules are enacted before deciding how to proceed. In the meantime, Title IX will exist as is at the College. It is unclear how Holy Cross plans to respond to the changes — Holy Cross administrators could not be reached for comment in time for publication. In its public comment, the University expressed concern that allowing cross-examination could
discourage students from reporting, create a hostile environment for those who come forward and increase disparities between students who are able to afford higher-end attorneys and those who are not. In an interview with The Observer published Oct. 4, the University also pledged to continue to investigate off-campus incidents, even if granted more f lexibility under the new rules. It also plans to stick to the 60-day timeline for sexual misconduct investigations and use the “preponderance of the evidence” standard — the lowest standard of evidence — to determine whether reported incidents merit disciplinary action. These commitments, along with the time and care Notre Dame took in submitting a comment, are reassuring, and we commend the University for its response to the new rules. However, Notre Dame still has work to do. W hile the reports to Title IX Student Services stayed consistent between 2016 and 2018, the University’s most recent campus climate survey also indicated most barriers to reporting had increased since 2016. Of the students who responded to the 2018 campus climate survey, 42% of those who experienced non-consensual sexual intercourse and did not report it said they “[d]id not trust the University’s process.” This number was at 30% in 2016. In 2018, 60% of these students said they did not think reporting would solve anything. The last time The Observer’s Editorial Board wrote on this issue, Notre Dame had two pending Office for Civil Rights investigations for possible Title IX violations regarding sexual
violence. Those cases are still pending. Since that time, the Office for Civil Rights has opened two more investigations into Notre Dame for potential Title IX violations regarding sexual violence. All four investigations are ongoing, and whether Notre Dame mishandled the cases is still unknown. But the fact that there are four open investigations at all — including two new ones — gives us pause. By submitting a public comment, Notre Dame has clearly demonstrated a willingness to assess what is working within its Title IX process and a commitment to maintaining those higher standards, even if federal policies no longer compels the school to do so. The University said it plans to keep the parts of the process it has decided serve the community well. But now, we hope it will also consider what is not working, and what can be changed to create a system that will foster greater trust with the student body.
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Man up, NBA Mike Everett Sports Writer
Over the past few days, a bunch of stories have developed surrounding the Hong Kong protests, specifically the response of various Americans and their attempts to appease the Chinese government. Video game company Blizzard, a subsidiary of Activision, banned a Hong Kong player and renounced his winnings after he displayed pro-Hong Kong independence sentiments on a live stream. Apple removed an app from its app store, Hkmap.live, which protesters were using in order to monitor police presence at specific locations. However, the story which has grabbed most headlines has been about the NBA’s tricky ties to the communist nation. Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey posted a since-deleted tweet supporting the protests, which ignited a wave of anger from the NBA’s Chinese business partners and Chinese fans. The NBA stands to lose billions if they choose to publicly
criticize the Chinese government or stop playing games in China. Too bad. This isn’t about money. Actually, it is — for the NBA. But it shouldn’t be. NBA commissioner Adam Silver defended Morey’s rights to free expression, but he essentially apologized to China and called the situation ‘regrettable.’ When asked to define the NBA’s policy on matters such as these, Silver said in the statement: “It is inevitable that people around the world — including from America and China — will have different viewpoints over different issues. … It is not the role of the NBA to adjudicate those differences.” That statement is inconsistent with the NBA’s past history, and draws no distinction between matters of opinion and matters of morality. The NBA had no issue pulling the 2017 All-Star game from its initial location in Charlotte due to the controversial ‘bathroom bill.’ In that case, the NBA had no qualms about exercising a judgment between two competing viewpoints. Why is Hong Kong different? Either the NBA sees nothing wrong in the
treatment of Hong Kong as of late, or nothing wrong in the abuse of power that has long defined the Chinese government or the moral obligation they feel is overridden by their love of money and fear of losing it. I’m not trying to say the situation between China and Hong Kong isn’t complex and historically charged — it is. But I will say that China’s attitudes toward basic human freedoms are fundamentally irreconcilable with the principles held by the United States. Such a difference can’t be skirted around, either for reasons fueled by desire for sensitivity or for financial gain. The NBA has a rich history of providing a platform to express political views, but in this instance they are failing to live up to any moral imperative. The NBA needs to man up and defend the struggle for democracy in Hong Kong. They may lose out on a lot by doing so, but they would gain a whole lot more respect in my mind. Contact Mike at meverett@nd.edu The views expressed in the Inside Column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.
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Horoscope | Eugenia Last Happy Birthday: Look for the positive in everyone and everything. Attitude will make a difference in the way you prepare and the help you receive. Having a plan in place and a goal you want to aspire to will help deter people from meddling in your affairs. Stop procrastinating and giving in to people who are trying to control your life. Your numbers are 4, 9, 20, 28, 34, 39, 48. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Simplify your life. Consider what makes you happy and the people who bring you joy. Evaluate what you want to do and where you want to live. A change will unfold if you strategize a plan and put it in motion. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Participate in events that will help you reunite with people from your past, including ex-colleagues, former students or distant relatives. What you find out will spark an idea that will lead to positive change. Love and romance are on the rise. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Put more energy into what you are trying to achieve. Taking action will keep you busy and help you avoid getting into an emotional situation based on false information and accusations. Stick to the truth, and live moderately. CANCER ( June 21-July 22): Don’t overlook the obvious when trying to figure out what others are doing or what’s expected of you. Being open about the way you feel is likely to cause a ruckus with someone who doesn’t share your opinions. Romance is encouraged. LEO ( July 23-Aug. 22): Say little, and do a lot. You’ll be remembered for what you accomplish, not what you talk about doing. Look carefully at any change you want to make. It’s important to have a plan in place as well as a set budget. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You should know the drill by now: If you want something, it’s up to you to make it happen. Stay focused, be direct and don’t fold under pressure. Walk away from emotional and impractical situations and people. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Size up your current situation at home, and decipher whether you can make suitable changes or if you have to start from scratch. Preparing for what you want to achieve down the road is encouraged. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Use your imagination, and make changes that will improve the way you do things, how you live or how you look. You may not please everyone, but as long as you feel good about the results you get, that’s what matters. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Think big, but live within your means. Size up what needs to be done, and approach people who have the wherewithal to help you achieve your goals. A delay or unfamiliar surrounding will cause uncertainty. When in doubt, pause. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Take a different approach to an old problem, and you will find a way to fix what has been holding you back for some time. The limitations you have faced in the past are giving way to easier and less stressful situations. AQUARIUS ( Jan. 20-Feb. 18): An opening or chance to try something new and exciting will entice you. Before you take on a new project or task, look at what’s involved and how much time and money it will take. Don’t sacrifice too much. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You are overdue for a change. Consider what you would like to happen and how you can make your dream come true. A partnership will make a difference in the way you live or how you handle money. Romance is encouraged. Birthday Baby: You are enthusiastic, willful and perceptive. You are intelligent and sentimental
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Best, worst of Premier League By WALLY OSTERBERGER Sports Writer
After eight Matchdays, the Premier League has produced some particularly interesting storylines. Although it is still early in the season, this current international break presents an opportunity to reflect on what we have seen so far. Some teams have overachieved to start the season, while others have been underwhelming, to say the least. So, let’s take a look at what is happening across the Premier League, from the top to the relegation battle.
Best Team: Liverpool After eight wins out of eight games, things could not be much better on the red side of Liverpool. Even when they do not seem to be at their best, like against Sheffield United and Leicester, the Reds are grinding out wins one way or another. Backup goalkeeper Adrián San Miguel del Castillo has filled in for the injured Alisson Becker admirably, only conceding six goals despite the defense looking more fragile than last year. Becker, Virgil van Dijk, and Jürgen Klopp have been picking awards for their performances last season. If there is one blip on Liverpool’s season so far, it would be their 2-0 opening loss in the Champions League to Napoli. This season could see the stars finally align and the title come to Merseyside.
Most Disappointing Team: Manchester United Where to even begin on the red side of Manchester. Ole Gunnar Solskjær is still at the wheel, but for how long, one has to ask? After beating Chelsea 4-0 to start the season, Man United have gone on to only win one other game — a 1-0 win against Leicester. The Red Devils have lost to the likes of Crystal Palace, West Ham, and, most recently, my beloved Newcastle United. Most important players are, or have been, injured, but unfortunately, when they all play they have not looked that good. One bright spot has been the new signing of Aaron Wan-Bissaka (AWB), who has been magnificent when healthy. AWB has recorded 31 tackles in five games, along with 49 won duels and nine interceptions. The Paul Pogba stay-or-go saga persists, which is a problem, as a team who has only scored five goals after the first game of the season can ill-afford to lose their best creator. The problems are deep at the Manchester-based club, who now shockingly sit only two points above the relegation zone. Things need to change.
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Honorable Mentions: Tottenham, Everton
Best Signing: Sébastien Haller An argument could easily be made for Wan-Bissaka, but I have chosen West Ham’s new French striker Sébastien Haller. With four goals and an assist after seven games, West Ham might have finally found a consistent, solid solution to their center forward problems. The 6’3” striker, bought for 45 million pounds from Eintracht Frankfurt, has impressed for the London club. His performances have helped the Irons to eighth place in the table. Underlooked by many as a potential signing of the season, Chilean football manager Manuel Pellegrini might have done some of the best business of anyone. Honorable Mentions: Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Rodrigo Hernández Cascante, Adrián San Miguel del Castillo
Best Player: Kevin De Bruyne (KDB) Every time KDB plays for Manchester City, it is must-see TV. De Bruyne’s uncanny ability to put a soccer ball on a dime from a mile away has led to him bagging eight assists so far, double the next closest player. He has also pitched in with a pair of goals, as well as numerous masterclasses for City. Despite his squad’s strange start to the season, he has been undeniably brilliant. At this rate, this could be a record-setting season for the Belgian maestro. Honorable Mentions: PierreEmerick Aubameyang, Sadio Mané
Biggest Suprise : Teemu Pukki It’s been a Pukki party for Norwich City to start the season. The Finnish striker, with clever movement and clinical finishing, has struck six times, including a hat trick against, once again, my beloved Newcastle United. A late bloomer, Pukki’s talents have been crucial in Norwich’s efforts so far. If his defense stops shipping goals at terrifying rates, he might be able to keep the Canaries up with his goals. Let’s hope he can do so and join the likes of Michu and Roque Santa Cruz as Premier League players that everyone loves. Honorable Mentions: Sheffield United, Chelsea’s youngsters Contact Wally Osterberger at wosterb2@nd.edu The views expressed in this Sports Authority are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.
ND looks to defend turf against No. 16 Louisville By GREG McKENNA Sports Writers
After a tough 1-0 road loss to No. 10 Clemson on September 20th, Notre Dame head coach Nate Norman admitted that his team was frustrated. The Irish were then in the midst of a three game losing streak that also included one-goal defeats on the road at No. 7 South Carolina and at home to Iowa, but Norman’s team were not being played off the park. The Irish were controlling large portions of games and creating enough chances the w in, but were not being clinical or professional enough to come away w ith the result. After that defeat to Clemson, Norman said, “I actually think that not only are we play ing w ith (higher-ranked teams)… in many instances, we’re play ing above that level, and… whether it’s taking care of a little finer detail defensively, or w ith finishing… or w ith grinding out the result… it’s becoming a little bit infuriating. But we’re doing so many good things and controlling large portions of the game against quote-unquote top 10 teams, but…at the end of the day, we’re still coming out w ith that loss. So we got to figure out how to fix that. And hopefully, we’ll have a little chip on our shoulder and play w ith an edge… because I think we all realize how good we can be and we need to take care of business.” With the exception of 3-0 loss to No. 3 North Carolina on a brutally hot day in Chapel Hill, the Irish have since “taken care of business.” Against No. 16 Louisv ille at A lumni Stadium on Sunday, Notre Dame w ill look to finish their most recent homestand undefeated after back-to-back 3-0 w ins over Sy racuse and Miami, respectively. Goals have certainly not
been a problem for the Irish of late. W hile ten different players have found the back of the net for Irish this season, the stars in the Notre Dame attack have been in fine form over the homestand. For wards Luisa Delgado and Eva Hurm both scored in the v ictor y over Sy racuse, while Sammi Fisher equalled Hurm’s team-leading tally of five goals by completing a second half hat-trick against Miami, a feat that had not been accomplished by the Irish since Melissa Henderson did so in 2011 vs. DePaul. After the w in against Miami, Norman ref lected on the benefits of hav ing multiple attacking options. I think hav ing so many players that can put the ball in the back of the net (makes it hard) hard for the other team to kind of hone in on someone,” he said. Hopefully we… can continue to be efficient in front of goal.” Both Sy racuse and Miami have been unable to record w ins in conference play this year though, so the Irish are aware that Louisv ille w ill present a much different challenge. Nonetheless, the Irish have proven that they are more than w illing to play on the front foot if they enter the game as the supposed underdog. After his team dominated possession and pressed ver y high up the field against both the Orange and ‘Canes, Norman admitted that there would be no drastic shift in identit y come Monday. “I think it’s hard for us not to be us, you know, we’re always going to tr y to be us, he said. “But I mean Louisv ille, I’ve watched a few of their games and… they are a complete team. They have great fours. They’re a great defensive team, They’re great on the counter. They can press you but they can also sit in. It w ill be interesting what they do, but it’ll be a really good challenge for us and I’m excited to
play the game.” Of course, Notre Dame’s back line — which is coming off t wo successive clean sheets — w ill certainly be tested by the Cardinals in comparison to what the Sy racuse and Miami attacks could muster. The Louisv ille attack has tallied 28 goals already this year and is headlined by junior midfielder Ekic Emina. Emina, who grew up in Louisv ille, leads her team w ith t went y points, hav ing scored seven times and recorded six assists. Norman admitted organization in the back line w ill be key if Louisv ille are able to bypass the Notre Dame press. “I just think we have to be focused,” he said. “W hen teams do kind of gain possession on our defensive third… we have to be organized and… you have to kind of almost sw itch away from your press mode a little bit, and you may have to get pressure on the ball, but make sure you have cover around people, and we got to be good (at) transition defending. I mean… if you’re going to press people, you have to be able to transition back.” After her historic performance Thursday, Fisher ref lected on how the heartbreaking losses against top teams earlier in the season has inf luenced the team’s mentalit y in practice, and was confident in her team’s chances to finally defeat a ranked foe this season. “Yeah, those games, they’ve definitely pushed us to work harder this season,” she said. “And we’re hoping (that w ith) these big games coming up, we can definitely get the results… So we’re excited. And hopefully Sunday is the first of many.” Kickoff on Sunday is scheduled for 1 p.m. at A lumni Stadium and w ill be available to stream on ACC Net work Extra. Contact Greg McKenna at gmckenn2@nd.edu
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the group has embraced the opportunities, the challenges and the areas to grow. We have been making great progress. Ever y year the standard at Notre Dame is exceptionally high, so we want to play at the best level possible.” The Demon Deacons (114, 1-3 ACC) are coming off a tough loss against Boston College in four sets. They rank third in the ACC in hitting percentage (.250), opponent hitting percentage (.172) and opponent assists per set (10.81). The Deacons have show n their abilit y to be dangerous when ser v ing as they average about 1.63 aces per set, which is the second highest amount in the conference. The Blue Dev ils (8-9, 1-3 ACC) have struggled earlyon in the season, but they w ill look to build off their first conference w in over Sy racuse when Notre Dame arrives in Durham. Duke averages slightly more blocks than the Irish w ith 2.63 per set; however, Notre Dame leads them in almost ever y other statistical categor y. Duke also allows the third most aces per set in the whole ACC, so Notre Dame might be able to take advantage of this weakness when ser v ing. Blue Dev ils sophomore Ade Owokoniran might prove to be dangerous as she has recorded t wo matches w ith over 20 kills, so the Irish w ill have to be at the top of their game to earn the v ictor y. Johnson expressed confidence in his team’s abilit y to compete in close games. “We have show n the abilit y to play hard, fight, and continue to battle in tough games,” Johnson said. “We have proved that we can come back and w in in games that we have been dow n early.” The Irish are one of four undefeated teams in confernce play in the ACC as of now. The other powerhouses consist of Pitt — who was ranked the 2019 preseason favorite, Louisv ille and Boston College. The Irish have played more road games than any of these teams and currently hold a road record of 5-2 so travelling into an unfamilar stadium should not be of major concern. Notre Dame has a chance to continue their dominance in conference play this weekend. The Irish w ill face Wake Forest at 6 p.m. on Friday before traveling to play the Blue Dev ils at 3 p.m. on Sunday. The Duke match w ill be broadcasted on the ACC Net work. Contact Patrick Gallagher at pgallag4@nd.edu
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Irish sophomore outside hitter Charley Niego tips the ball during Notre Dame’s 3-0 victory over Valparaiso at Joyce Center on Sept. 4.
Irish senior outside hitter Lauren Woodard spikes the ball during Notre Dame’s 3-0 victory over Valparaiso at Joyce Center on Sept. 4.
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Irish senior Khalid Kareem rushes during Notre Dame’s 52-0 victory against Bowling Green at Notre Dame Stadium on Oct. 5.
“I think it’s a challenge each week,” Kelly said. “There are so many distractions today for 18 to 21-year-olds. To get them where you need them to be requires the whole week. It doesn’t happen on Monday. It doesn’t happen the Saturday before you take the field. It’s constantly working on the mental preparation every day.” Kelly and his staff have used the past week to foster that preparation in practice, building an environment which challenges athletes in order to ensure that they’re as prepared as possible come kickoff. “I’ve been impressed with their defense. I think they’ve done a really nice job of balancing it out — playing some man, playing some cover-two. They do they do a really good job,” he said. “Offensively, that’s a very, very talented group.” With a Trojan offense which is centralized in the passing game, Kelly hopes his elite defense can keep a lid on the productivity of receivers down the line. “Very impressed. Two excellent backs, the offensive line has been really consistent,” he said. “It’s a really good football Paid Advertisement
team on the offensive side of the ball and extremely dangerous. We’ve got to keep the ball in front of us, there’s no question. Limit the big plays. They’re going to have some success; the offense is set up to have some success moving the ball, but we’ve got to keep the ball in front of us and limit
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those big plays.” Though USC comes into South Bend unranked, Kelly emphasized that the Trojans cannot be underestimated. “It’s a dangerous football team,” he concluded. Contact Ellen Geyer at egeyer1@nd.edu
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While Notre Dame (9-4-0) was able to score an early goal in the previous match against Syracuse, Miami initially proved to be a tougher nut to crack and also offered more in the attack than the Orange as well. The first chance of the game would fall to sophomore forward Oliva Wingate when she tried to catch Miami keeper Tyler Spears out at her near post. Wingate’s effort stung the palms of Spears, who was fortunate to see the ball deflected off that front post instead of trickling in behind her. ‘Canes forward Michelle Giamportone would fire a warning shot of her own in the twentieth minute, however, forcing Notre Dame senior keeper Brooke Littman into a good save to her right. After that shot from a distance, though, the Irish grew into the game and began to dominate proceedings. In the twenty-second minute, sophomore forward Luisa Delgado’s unleashed one of her trademark strikes from distance after cutting inside on the Irish right, but Spears was up to the task. On the two ensuing corners, freshman midfielder Maddie Mercado had her volley blocked before Erin Hohnstein — a freshman defender making her first college
start — saw her free header fly well over the crossbar. Notre Dame continued to play the vast majority of the game in Miami’s half, suffocating the ‘Canes with not just their advantage in possession, but also with relentless pressure high up the field, something head coach Nate Norman and his team take great pride in. “We want to be a good pressing team,” Norman said. “And… we challenge them every single day to be a good pressing team. And I love the work ethic today of… not only like the initial press, but we talked about like re-layering our press and turning back and doubling down when we get played (in) behind. So it was really good what they did today.” Nonetheless, Miami bent but did not break for the entirety of the first half as the game remained goalless. Norman, however, did not see the need for any major changes at interval, sensing that his team’s pressure was wearing the ‘Canes down. “(The coaching staff) tried to tell them to stay persistent in what they were doing,” he said. “I felt… as the game wore on, (Miami was) doing so much defending that spaces were gonna open up. And… we felt like those plays were probably gonna be in the wider areas so we just kept switching the ball, (because Miami were) eventually going
to get really tired of having to switch… Luckily, we got that goal early, which I think really helped us kind of gain that momentum. And obviously, that kind of opened up the rest of the game.” After such stingy resistance by the ‘Canes in the first half, however, Norman might have been surprised that Fisher was able to give the Irish the lead just twenty-two seconds into the second half. Moments after kickoff, Fisher worked the ball to Notre Dame’s joint-top scorer, junior forward Eva Hurm, who this time turned provider, getting past multiple Miami defenders on the byline before cutting back to Fisher, who made no mistake from six yards out. Fisher’s second would also come via an assist from a low cross, which was this time supplied by Olivia Wingate. Fisher controlled the ball in the penalty area and then took two quick touches past Miami defender Selena Fortich before impressively squeezing the ball past Spears at a very difficult angle in the fiftieth minute. Eight minutes later, Fisher made history. By scoring her third goal in under thirteen minutes, Fisher became the first to complete a second half hattrick for the Irish since Melissa Henderson accomplished the same feat vs. Depaul in 2011. Paid Advertisement
After Miami failed to clear a cross from freshman Waniya Hudson, Fisher pounced, lashing home a low drive past Spears from just over six yards out to secure to put the result beyond doubt. After his junior captain’s incredible performance, Norman explained what makes Fisher a consummate midfielder. “She does a lot of great… attacking movements,” he said. “So she not only can run at defenders and get her own shots off, (but) she can slip other people in. She’s great at kind of receiving the ball in these pockets of space, right in front of the back line where she can… turn and go forward, and she’s really shifty with her movements… She just does a really, really good job of… receiving balls in tight areas and making plays off of it.” Miami was unable to seriously trouble the Irish for the rest of the game, but while the Irish had multiple chances to add a fourth, they were unable to add to Fisher’s tally. In the end, twenty-two different players featured for the Irish, and Norman remained pleased with how both the team’s younger and more experienced members of the squad are continuing to contribute. “I think we have a great balance on our team, he said. “We have some great older players and seniors… Every single class I
think is represented with strong players. And I think that’s ideally what you want in a program and you know, they’ve done a great job.” The Irish now look to finish this most recent home stand undefeated, but they will have to go through a red-hot Louisville team to do so. The No. 16 Cardinals, who improved to 11-1-0 with a 1-0 victory against Clemson on Thursday, will go into Sunday’s clash at Alumni Stadium sitting third in the ACC standings. It will not get any easier for Notre Dame from there, who will then travel to Charlottesville to take on No.1 Virginia. With these massive games with postseason implications looming, Fisher said the team is remaining focused on taking one game at a time and continuing to improve. “We’re gonna have some tough games coming up,” she said. “And we want to make sure… (that) we’re ready for them and that… we’re taking… every game, like, as serious as we can and go as hard as we can.” Kickoff on Sunday is scheduled for 1 p.m. and will be available to stream of ACC Network Extra. Contact Greg McKenna at gmckenn2@nd.edu
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have to focus on Duke senior midfielder Daniele Proch, who is the team’s main offensive threat with eight goals in 10 matches. Duke’s next highest goal-scorer has just two goals on the season, so if the Irish can take Proch out of the game, they have a chance at a good result. Notre Dame has been paced recently by sophomore forward Jack Lynn and graduate student defender Felicien Dumas. Lynn has six goals on the year, and Dumas has three to go along with three assists. It will be important for them to have good performances Friday night. However, Notre Dame has 10 different goalscorers on the year, so anyone can step up in a given game. Notre Dame has looked good against non-conference opponents, but it has struggled against ACC foes, particularly on the road. The Irish are still searching for an elusive first conference win, despite multiple strong performances lately. They are halfway through their conference slate with two home and two away conference games left to play before the ACC tournament. At this point, the Irish just need offense in
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conference games. Since their first conference game against Clemson on Sept. 13, they have not scored a goal in an ACC matchup, with shutout losses to North Carolina, Virginia and North Carolina State. Notre Dame has played well at home so far this year, with a record of 4-2. Duke has played just two games on the road so far, with a record of 1-1. This will be the 13th matchup between these two sides. The Irish lead the series with a record of 7-4-1, including 5-0-1 at home. The last matchup was last season when Duke triumphed 3-2 in Durham, North Carolina. While it is still possible Notre Dame will make it back to the College Cup after reaching the quarterfinals last year, it will require positive results in the last five regular season games. This game will serve as a a significant opportunity to make that statement. Riley said his team has to have good practices before the game, and he wants his players to be well-rested. “It’s recovering, having good focused training sessions and having a good approach to the night itself,” he said. “At the end of the day, it’s about what you do on that night.” ANN CURTIS | The Observer
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Irish looking to prevail in ACC By PATRICK GALLAGHER Sports Writer
The Irish w ill travel to North Carolina this weekend as they take on Wake Forest and Duke. Notre Dame (113, 4-0 ACC) is in the midst of a four-game w inning streak and w ill look to build off this momentum. The Irish are in a fourway tie atop the ACC standings and, barring a loss this weekend, the team has a chance to start the season w ith a perfect 6-0 conference record. W hen asked about Notre Dame’s goals for the next two matches, Irish head coach Mike Johnson indicated he wants the team to translate their practice into tangible results during games. “Well, we want to continue to improve,” Johnson said. “There are specific areas of the game that we have been working on, and we are always looking to w in.”
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The Irish have started off the 40th season of volleyball at Notre Dame by leading the ACC w ith 15.77 digs per set in conference play. They have recorded 296 team blocks, 124 in conference, while averaging 12.8 kills per set on the season. The Irish also can rely on 1.3 aces and 11.9 assists per set. Some of Notre Dame’s players rank among the elite of the conference. Sophomore Zoe Nunez ranks fifth in the ACC in total assists w ith 504 in eight contests. Graduate student Kristen Baer leads the Irish w ith 69 total blocks, ranking fifth in the conference. Johnson commented on his team’s abilit y to improve as a unit and to make strides as an elite program. “We are still mostly a young team, so there are a lot of lessons that we have had to learn,” Johnson said. “I have appreciated the way see VOLLEYBALL PAGE 12
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Irish sophomore forward Jack Lynn dribbles the ball during Notre Dame’s 2-4 defeat to Clemson on Sept. 13 at Alumni Stadium.
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Fisher’s hat trick leads Irish to victory at home
Kelly talks history of USC rivalry
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Thanks to a second half hat-trick from junior midfielder from Sammi Fisher, Notre Dame overcame a stubborn Miami side Thursday night at Alumni Stadium for a second consecutive 3-0 victory. With the win, the Irish moved to 8-0 all-time against the Hurricanes (3-5-2) at Alumni Stadium, but the perfect record was by no means secure at halftime. Miami put up stiff resistance in the firstforty five minutes, but Fisher only needed the first thirteen minutes of the second half to complete the Irish’s first hattrick since 2013 and put the game firmly out of the ‘Canes reach. Fisher herself was impressed by the historical significance of her performance. “That’s pretty cool,” she said.” Maybe we can keep that going throughout the season. But yeah, that’s awesome.”
Some Notre Dame fans have trouble discerning who their team’s biggest rival is. Brian Kelly is not one of those people. “There are other teams that we have great respect for, whether it’s Navy or Stanford and certainly Michigan, but I believe this is that game. Talking to our team about it, it’s about much more than a traveling trophy. To me, it’s about being aware. I don’t think it’s overplaying anything if you’re aware of the surroundings of this football game,” Kelly said. With the long-standing tradition underlying the game, Kelly knows he and his guys will have to bring it all to the field against the Trojans in Notre Dame Stadium come Saturday night. “They’ll be a great challenge. Anytime you have the kind of playmakers they have, especially on the offensive side of the ball, you give yourself a chance because on any given night when you have that kind of ability to make big plays, you
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Notre Dame men’s soccer w ill face No. 21 Duke on Friday night at 6 p.m. at A lumni Stadium. The Irish (6-4-1, 0-4 ACC), who are coming off a dominant 8-0 w in against Purdue Fort Way ne, w ill face a much more challenging opponent this weekend. Irish head coach Chad Riley said he is war y of the Duke (6-3-1, 2-2 ACC) attack. “It’ll take a good performance [to w in],” Riley said. “They’re a good team, they’ve got some good attacking players, that we’ll have to limit, and we just have to be good in our ow n game and what we do well.” Duke has scored three or more goals in all but t wo of its w ins this season, including a recent 4-0 v ictor y versus Sy racuse. The Irish
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Irish junior forward Eva Hurm chases down a ball during Notre Dame’s 3-2 defeat against Iowa at Alumni Stadium on Sept. 15.
have the chance to put points on the board,” he said. USC is also coming off a bye week, but Kelly emphasized that his team’s game last week was an important opportunity to work out the kinks and prepare more fully for their rivalry matchup this week. The Irish head coach stressed how well his team prepared, noting Notre Dame’s poise on both sides of the ball against Bowling Green. “We could’ve played a little bit better defensively … but having said that the preparation was outstanding and that’s what I was most pleased about,” he said. “They were professional and they were mature and to me, that was more than the performance because we know when the stakes are higher if they prepare that way and the competition is better they’re going to play at a higher level” He hopes his team can carry that maturity forward into this week’s matchup, but he noted that doing so is no easy task. see KELLY PAGE 13