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#MeToo founder visits University Advocate Tarana Burke speaks about work combatting sexual abuse, violence By ANNE ELIZABETH BARR News Writer

Tarana Burke, the founder of the #MeToo movement, spoke to the Notre Dame community Monday evening about her leadership in activism against sexual violence in society. Burke’s lecture kicked off “Sex and the Soul Week,” sponsored by Campus Ministry and the Gender Relations Center. During the talk, Burke described her early work as a camp youth leader and its large impact on her decision to pursue activism against injustice in society. “I started doing work around sexual violence

almost by accident,” she said. “I was an organizer at a very young age. I started working when I was 14. Once I discovered what that was, and that I had the power to change things, I became very obsessed with [activism].” A sexual assault survivor herself, Burke described her realization of the pervasiveness of sexual assault and violence — especially in communities of women of color — early on in her life. “Nobody in my world talked about sexual violence although many of us were survivors. We would find out by happenstance,” she see #METOO PAGE 3

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Movement founder Tarana Burke discusses her efforts against sexual assault and violence Monday evening in DeBartolo Hall.

Saint Mary’s library hosts Academy Awards contest By CALLIE PATRICK News Writer

Saint Mary’s CushwaLeighton Library finished tallying the votes for this year’s annual spring contest, which focused on the accuracy of students’ predictions for Academy Award winners. “With our contests, we always do a corresponding

exhibit,” said Ula Gaha, a reference and instruction librarian. “Since the Academy Awards fall during Black History Month, we just thought it was a good, natural fit.” Gaha said it made sense for the library to bring the two together, as Holly wood has been increasing its diversity this year more than ever.

“We wanted to connect the contest to Black History Month to celebrate the achievements made by black people in Holly wood,” Taylor Strong, a junior and library intern, said in an email. “On the display in the library, I made pictures of past winners and had books about African Americans in see OSCARS PAGE 4

Groups sponsor ‘Sex and the Soul Week’ on campus By ASHTON WEBER News Writer

Let’s talk about sex … and the soul. This week, Campus Ministry and the Gender Relations Center (GRC) are collaborating to present the first “Sex and the Soul Week,” featuring lectures, panels and discussions about the intersection of

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faith and sexuality. Kayla August, assistant director of evangelization for Campus Ministry, said there is a the natural partnership between Campus Ministry and the GRC and that the deeply personal facets of faith and sexuality should be explored together. “Knowing that God is moving in all areas of our life’s journey including where our

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body and soul meet,” she said. “If living a journey of faith truly involves all that we are, the way we live out our sexuality is part of our universal call to holiness.” Sara Agostinelli, assistant director for LGBTQ student initiatives at the GRC, echoed the importance of this partnership. see SOUL PAGE 4

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Saint Mary’s College announced in a press release Monday a new partnership with Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM). This partnership will enable qualified students to obtain an early acceptance to their medical, dental or pharmacological programs. According to the release, the program will grant students the opportunity “to see LECOM PAGE 4

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Sophomore class council elected By GENEVIEVE REDSTEN News Writer

In a close vote Monday evening, Judicial Council reported the votes of each undergraduate residence hall in the sophomore class council election, resulting in current freshmen Jordan Theriault, Devin Diggs, Lily Short and Timmy Gallagher winning the election after a failed runoff Thursday. The vote followed a tight race for the class of 2022’s sophomore class council last week. No ticket emerged with a majority of the votes in either the original or the runoff elections, so per section 17.5 (a.3) of the Student Union Constitution, the student senate convened a special session to decide the race. Junior and Judicial Council president Shady Girgis presided over the vote and explained the electoral college-like procedure: All votes were to be decided by a breakdown of the votes

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within each residence hall; if any dorm had a tie between two or three of the tickets, that dorm’s senator would decide the tie; if that senator was absent from the meeting and had not sent a proxy, that dorm’s votes were voided. Ultimately, the race came down to two consequential votes. The winning ticket received 12 votes, while the runners-up — freshmen Ronan King, Zoë Case, Matty Tighe and Quinn Hogan — received 10. The thirdplace ticket — freshmen Jack Looney, Alex Peyton, Tom Daly and MJ Haak — were close behind, with a final total of eight votes. As Girgis read through the results, he announced the first tie of the evening — Duncan Hall. Duncan’s senator, junior Steven Frick, however, was absent and had not sent a proxy. “Their vote will be voided,” Girgis announced. Junior Morrissey senator see ELECTION PAGE 3

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Clubs partner to raise money for female education By CALLIE PATRICK News Writer

Saint Mary’s Affiliates of the American Chemical Society has partnered with the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), Physics Club and Campus Ministry to co-sponsor a fundraising campaign with the international organization ME to WE. ME to WE works to provide resources for women in developing countries. Of the campaign’s five pillars of aid — food, water, education, opportunity and health — Saint Mary’s has decided to sponsor women’s education. “Saint Mary’s students believe in our mission to ‘Pay it Forward,’ and this campaign ties into that so well,”

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said. “We sort of lived w ith this rea lit y. As I was dealing w ith my ow n healing, as a part of that journey, I was a lso dea ling w ith young people, young black girls in particular, who were carr ying the same burdens. I was just a couple of steps ahead of them in recognizing what it was.” Burke founded the #MeToo movement in 2006 to create a communit y of women of color, particularly black women, who are sur v ivors of sexual harassment and

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film.” Strong said the process for planning the contest began in Januar y, and she enjoyed the opportunit y to work directly on creating the contest. “It was a great opportunit y to collaborate w ith the social media team and create something fun for the student body,” she said. “This was also my first time being in charge of a contest. Before this contest, I would come up w ith the ideas for it, and Ula would do work to set it up. I learned how to build a contest from the ground up and delegate work to my team, which w ill be important tools I can use after college.” Gaha said there were many trends in the 46 submitted student ballots. “‘A Star is Born’ won for the students’ choice for Best Picture, and ‘Black Panther’ was a really close second. Lady Gaga for Best Actress.

senior Heather DiLallo said. “As an all-women’s college, we have to support the development and enrichment of women in developing countries so that equal opportunity can be a reality for us all.” The STEM women participating in the ME to WE campaign said they found it relevant to Saint Mary’s core values to make more STEM positions available to women. “Women in STEM are the minority, so it is important for these women to feel supported, empowered and encouraged by other women,” said Elizabeth Innis, senior SWE president. “It is also incredibly important for STEM women to share this support with those in need. Beyond our own small

groups and beyond our families, we belong to a rich, global community of women who need to support each other by whatever means possible.” The ‘We Are Rafikis’ campaign is selling local tribal bracelets to support women’s education in Tanzania. Each bracelet costs $10, and all profits made from the sales goes back to support African women and their education. “These bracelets are so cute and are an inexpensive way for each of us to make a difference,” DiLallo said. “It doesn’t impact most of us if we spend $10, but, for those women, that amount of money could be huge. It could help pay for their schooling or go into a seed fund for a new business idea they have.”

This will be the second year Saint Mary’s is participating in the campaign. “I am hopeful that the ME to WE campaign at Saint Mary’s will continue on for several years, and that new service-based opportunities will become available,” Innis said. “There is never a shortage of need, and I am confident that future Belles — and future STEM women — will step [up] and continue to serve the global community.” Kate McMahon, of the class of 2018, and DiLallo decided to launch the campaign when McMahon had a communications class with one of the students who did a project on ME to WE. “W hen Kate was telling me about it, we both got so

excited at what ME to WE was doing and decided to see if we could partner with them,” DiLallo said. “ME to WE has an established ‘We are Rafikis’ campaign and partnership with colleges, so it was a natural fit for us to join that.” The campaign began Feb. 8 and will run through March 8. Payments can be made by cash or check to either the Campus Ministry office in Regina 161 or professor Jennifer Fishovitz in Science Hall 162. There will also be an opportunity to purchase the bracelets in the Student Center Atrium on March 1 during lunch.

assault in need of a place for healing. This soon became a platform for activism against such a societal injustice. “#MeToo came from my inabilit y to say, ‘Me, too,’ to a young person in a time I think she rea lly needed to hear it and struggling w ith, ‘W hy can’t I say this? ’, ‘W hy can’t I share my ow n stor y? ’ and also, ‘W hy are there so many people w ith such stories? ’” Burke said. “It was a marriage of my sense of looking for where injustice is and where we can do something different and also seeing this as a communit y problem that no one was

addressing.” It was not until October of 2017, however, that the #MeToo Movement took Tw itter by storm after celebrit y actresses came for ward w ith sexual abuse accusations against film mogul Har vey Weinstein. Later that year, Burke was named one of the Silence Breakers on Time’s Person of the Year edition for her role as the founder of the movement. Burke discussed her reactions to the movement’s v iral attention and momentum, describing the importance of not letting its grow th get in the way of its

origina l purpose — creating systemic change and hea ling for sexua l assault v ictims, particularly for women of color. “It is not sustainable to build a movement over simply naming w rong-doers and not look ing at the systems that they come out of and not look ing at ways to dismantle those systems,” she said. Burke is currently the senior director of Brook ly nbased Girls for Gender Equit y, “an intergenerational organization committed to the physica l, psychological, socia l and economic development of girls and

women,” according to the group’s site. Burke said she is work ing to direct the #MeToo movement back towards its roots of hea ling and activ ism. “Part of my job now is to ta lk about the movement and the v ision of #MeToo,” Burke said. “Our v ision is to ma ke sure that sur v ivors of sexua l v iolence are able to craft a hea ling journey, and it’s a lso to inspire leadership amongst sur v ivors and activate sur v ivors as advocates in this work to end sexua l v iolence.”

Rami Malek blew ever y other [Best] Actor [nominee] away,” Gaha said. “We had a tie for the animated feature for ‘The Incredibles II’ and ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.’ ‘A Star is Born’ is what was voted as Best Adapted Screenplay. And Best Supporting Actress, Emma Stone, and [Best Supporting] Actor [was] Mahershala A li for ‘Green Book.’” Strong said she was pleased w ith the outcome of the contest but has a few ideas to increase student participation in the future. “Overall, the contest went really well,” Strong said. “For future contests, I’d love to increase online engagement about the contest by making more Facebook and Instagram Stories.” The first place prize is a $20 Fandango gift card, the second place prize is a $15 Starbucks gift card and the third place prize is $10 in Munch Money. Lydia Csaszar, freshman and third-place finisher, said the contest was a fun way to

test her film knowledge. “I love it, and I think it was fun. It was also a good fiveminute study break where I could put my hobby of follow ing the mov ie industr y to the test,” she said in an email. “I thought, ‘W hy not? ’ and I love mov ies any way.” Senior A licia Tw isselmann won first place. She said she entered the contest because she had some free time in the librar y. “I don’t generally enter librar y contests, but I was waiting for someone to meet me and figured it was something to do to kill time,” she said in an email. Tw isselmann said it was a fun experience, and she was happy to see her love of mov ies contribute to her abilit y to see more. “I’m ver y excited,” she said. “I love mov ies, and the Fandango gift card w ill be helpful in getting to go see more of them.” Contact Callie Patrick at cpatrick01@saintmarys.edu

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stay on track … throughout their undergraduate career” due to the early admittance and the lack of requirement of the medical college admission test (MCAT). Professor and pre-health adv isor Calli Versagli said in the release the partnership prov ides Saint Mar y’s students w ith a chance to “pursue their dreams in the medical field.” “LECOM is know n for their phenomenal preparation of physicians, dentists and pharmacists,” Versagli said in the release. “I am excited for the opportunities this w ill prov ide our students.”

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The omission of the MCAT from the admission process is not the only benefit that this partnership affords students. The LECOM partnership w ill also offer students a lower tuition rate than other medical schools, a choice between three different locations and an adv isor at both Saint Mar y’s and Lake Erie College to assist them w ith their journey to and through medical school, according to the release. “This partnership demonstrates the excellent preparation of our students for these doctoral programs,” Interim College President Nancy Nek vasil said in the release. “I’m thrilled to have this opportunit y for our students.”

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“[We want to] engage and look at authenticit y … the intersection of faith w ith sexualit y [by combining] both of our expertise and content knowledge areas [in order to] prov ide education and also a place of ref lection and learning for our campus communit y,” she said. The theme of this week is relevant, August said, because discussions of faith and sexualit y have become increasingly prevalent due to the Church’s ongoing sexual abuse crisis and Pope Francis’s Vatican meeting this past weekend. August explained the necessit y of conversation to bring about change. “I believe change starts w ith talking about things that matter,” she said. “One of the things we need to start thinking about is what it means to discuss things like a healthy sexualit y and where God is really mov ing in our wants and desires.” The week’s events began

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Patrick Paulsen decided the second tie, voting for King, Case, Tighe and Hogan. The off-campus senator, senior Natalia Yepez Frias, decided the final tie of the evening. The off-campus vote was a three-way tie because all members of the class of 2022 are freshmen and therefore, are required to live on campus. Frias, who had her pick of all three tickets, voted for Looney, Pey ton, Daly and Haak. If Frias or a Duncan representative had voted for King’s ticket, the race would have been decided by senior v ice president Corey Gates. With a two-point edge, however, Theriault, Diggs, Short and Gallagher prevailed. Theriault, the newly elected sophomore class council president, is currently president of the class of 2022’s freshman class council. He and Gallagher, current freshman class council secretar y, are incumbents who said they are excited to move forward w ith their agenda next year. Freshman class council is still in full sw ing, however, and Theriault said he is focused on a w ide variety of initiatives for the rest of his term this year. He and other council members are working on finalizing the class of 2022 apparel order and organizing a class Mass. Theriault said he’s especially excited about the Spring Fling dance

Monday w ith a lecture by Tarana Burke, founder of the #MeToo movement. Tuesday’s event, entitled “Let’s Get Intimate: Panel Discussion on Sex, Intimacy and Relationships,” w ill be held in the lounge of Coleman-Morse from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. The #NDSeeMeforMe social media campaign w ill kick off Wednesday. Agostinelli said the goal of the campaign is to spread authenticit y across campus. “We w ill be encouraging people to express exactly who they are and not feel like they have to be an ‘insta or finsta’ version of themselves. [Instead they can be] their full, authentic selves,” she said. On Thursday, the directors of Campus Ministr y and the GRC — Fr. Pete McCormick and Christine Caron Gebhardt, respectively — w ill host a discussion about pornography. The week w ill w rap w ith a faith and sexualit y galler y in the Duncan Student Center, entitled “Liv ing in the InterSEXtion.” “We’ve collected stories

and experiences from people anony mously, looking at the intersection of faith and sexualit y,” Agostinelli said. “We’re going to v isually share and display some of those stories so that people have an opportunit y to ref lect and look at the w ide variet y of experiences that people here at Notre Dame are liv ing.” Agostinelli stressed the inclusive nature of the week. “I hope people know that they are welcome at all of the events. … This might be a [difficult topic], but I encourage people to tr y something new and attend something,” she said. “I want people to know that, even if they’re not regularly involved in one office or the other … they [can] feel comfortable joining us in these conversations.” A list w ith complete descriptions, times and locations of the events for each day are available under the events tab of the GRC’s website.

that freshman class council is planning for freshmen this semester. “That’s something we’re really looking for ward to,” he said. Next year, Theriault said he envisions more interaction between sophomores across campus. He hopes to strengthen community by connecting students from different dorms. Theriault said he is planning “events targeted for South Quad-North Quad meet up or West Quad-Mod Quad meet up w ith some kind of event, whether that be spiritual ser v ice or some

kind of mini event during the day.” Additionally, Theriault said he wants to open up sophomore class council meetings to the public next year so members of the class of 2022 can see student government in action. Though the race was close, Theriault, Diggs, Short and Gallagher are mov ing full speed ahead. With the election behind them, the newly elected council is ready to carr y out their v ision for the class of 2022.

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An alphabetical breakdown of My Brand™ Maria Leontaras Associate Saint Mary’s Editor

If you’ve seen any of my past work, you’d know a few things about me including, but not limited to, the following: I have a really hard time coming up with ideas for Inside Columns, and I really love myself in a not-vain way. I’ve been tr ying to come up with ideas for this all semester. I even documented a few on my Twitter, but none of them felt right. Well, except this one. Here are 26 pieces of me. All the emojis: My passion for emojis knows no bounds. I’ve recently gotten into Kaomojis because Apple’s just don’t really do it for me anymore. Bangs: Just look at me. I once wrote an Inside Column about my bangs, and I don’t know where it went other than not in the paper. Cozy things: W ho doesn’t love tangible sunshine? Dogs (refer to above): Fluff y animals? Sign me up! Edna Mode: One — Again, look at me. Two — I owe a lot to Walt Disney. Follow me: My social media goes hard. Greece: As a grandchild of Greek immigrants, I can confirm “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” is (mostly) true. No, I do not worship Zeus. Homies: There’s nothing better than some heartwarming friendships. Accepting inquiries via email. Infants: Babies are the cutest, and I love them. Thanks for coming to my TED Talk. Journalism: Pretty self-explanator y. Karate: I participated in karate classes until approximately second grade. I’m a yellow belt, black stripe. It’s not a big deal. Lead in a rom-com without a movie: You read that right. Mountain Mama: Certified. Thanks, John Denver. Not Marie: Or Mar y or Marna. One Direction: Patiently waiting for their hiatus to end. Potatoes: Any kind, any time! Quentin Tarantino: Really feeling like Uma Thurman from the “Kill Bill” series lately. Really funny: You’ve made it this far, haven’t you? Sad yeehaw: If you know, you know. T-Shirts: Cute tees only. “Up All Night,” the album by One Direction: My life didn’t really begin until I heard this album. Validation: Constantly seeking it and serving it. W hy?: A question I get asked more than I should be willing to admit. Xoxo: Gossip Girl (and ever y other teen drama out there). Yellow: My favorite and undoubtedly the best color. W ho doesn’t love non-blinding sunshine? Zzz … : The preferred pastime that I can never catch enough of. Now that you have more information about me than you ever really could need, we must part ways. Catch you after spring break in my next Inside Column! Let’s hope it only goes up from here. Contact Maria Leontaras at mleontaras01@saintmarys.edu The views expressed in this Inside Column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.

Nothing’s ever changed in America Andrew Rebholz The 2 of Clubs

Nothing ever really changes, or at least never improves — that is the sole law of histor y. Ever y thing in modern politics can be understood as a result of American histor y, of our founding war and documents. Both parties — pachyderm and ass — as well as both ideologies — the old, debilitated one and the young, sophomoric one — are both obv iously the products of a ver y specific historical lens: Conser vatives worship the past, and liberals want to throw it away. W hat not to worship? The founding fathers so w isely gave Americans the right to bear firearms, to maintain the means to rise up if their government ever got too t y rannical. And who today isn’t still scared Washington w ill just stay in office his whole life, as a king might? These founders also believed in instilling the v irtue of patriotism, as well as reverence for the elected offices. Could you imagine any disrespect for, say, the president being distributed throughout the countr y? That’s why role models like Adams and Jefferson should still be respected as great men who refrained from slander-swapping in the press. Back then, respect for the nation ensured a national integrit y, an integrit y Tocquev ille would say even travelled from the national scene dow n to the governance of indiv idual v illages. Yes, the spirit of democratic cooperation and zeal for one’s f lag was present in ever yone enjoy ing the young nation’s libert y — yes, ever y white, straight male whose father hadn’t been a loyalist a few years before certainly enjoyed these freedoms. Certainly, this was the ideal nation, a homogenous English-minded set of colonies rife w ith political corruption and itching to push the natives as far west as they could. Isn’t it obv ious that this all needs to be protected today, that we must undo ever y thing Teddy, FDR and Obama have done for our countr y and culture? And yet, what not to throw away? Slaver y plagued the southern states, and in all of American histor y that slaver y has never ended. From scourging, to separation, to the microaggressions of today, no positive change ever enriched the lives of the marginalized minorities. No civ il rights ever did enough to set this countr y on a better track, which is why a majorit y of people today still hold the same v iews as did the prejudiced founders. Slaver y was the law during the founding, which is why the situation for people of African descent has never improved. Same w ith Japanese internment camps and the war w ith Mex ico — racial tensions have seen no grow th or solution, ever, for any ethnicit y. And it’s the same w ith women.

They began w ith no right to vote, and now there still persists a statistical pay gap (which may or may not be somewhat skewed by the careers women choose to pursue). W hat started as the v iew point that women are only made to be mothers and ser vants to the household has only become the struggle to adopt birth control on Catholic college campuses — is it not obv ious how nothing has ever changed, ever improved, since the founding? Truly, all these old structures need to be torn dow n, all our tradition tipped over, so that new progressive ideologies can take their place. Is that not obv ious, that ever y thing Hamilton, Lincoln and Teddy stood for was meaningless? As you can see, histor y easily explains the platforms of both parties, both ideologies. It all must stay, or it all must go, quite logically. The only ones to posit any other v iew are the ones who say there’s an ‘American ideal.’ Ha ! Like any thing else could be so moronic ! These fools seem to believe that the structure prov ided at the founding persists in the powerful American spirit, in the energ y infusing both the Constitution and Declaration of Independence. They believe that our nation was created to cater to the best balancing of freedom and equalit y, that one could not exist w ithout the other but that one’s overabundance could smother the other, and so they set up protocol to control these values, to prevent either mob or aristocracy from per verting “we the people.” These great men — who believed fear was to be overcome for the promise of human freedom, who believed power was only useful in how it could promote peace, encourage v irtue and unite humanit y — supposedly founded our government on certain ideas that would contribute to one American ideal — that no matter our differences, we might build and grow from our histor y. I know, ridiculous. They would have us believe that some traditions should be re-enlivened for the betterment of our modern world, or that the ’60s (18- or 19-) actually improved the situation of oppressed demographics. They’d have us believe that America still approaches its greatness; that the values of the beginning are still w ith us; that life, libert y and the pursuit of happiness are out there, a shining glor y whose beams can already be seen far off on the horizon of the current night, rushing towards us just as the good, honest citizens of this beautiful countr y sprint toward it. It humors me, that one could think of any thing in the future — far smarter to continue limiting ourselves to the past. Andrew is not sarcastic. Coy to a fault, he enjoys talking without being heard. He can be reached at arebholz@nd.edu The views expressed in this column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.

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Bernie 2020: Let’s go Oliver Ortega News con fuego

There’s a reason Bernie Sanders scares the bejesus out of the establishment. The Independent senator from Vermont tells it like it is — billionaires control society, working families are suffering in the rat race of low-wage jobs and an ever-thinning social safety net and slowly but surely we are polluting the planet to death. Bernie’s message will once again be front and center after his 2020 campaign kicked off last Tuesday. Four years ago, the septuagenarian inspired tens of thousands of people to volunteer for his grassroots campaign and even run for office themselves, including conservative bete noire and social media star Alexandria OcasioCortez. Despite the pronouncements of a myriad of pundits who couldn’t imagine a professed Democratic Socialist resonating with voters, Sanders came away from the 2016 primar y campaign with 23 states and 19 million votes to nearly dethrone DNC-anointed Hillar y Clinton. Now Bernie’s back. Unlike many Democratic candidates proclaiming to be bold progressives, the Independent senator from Vermont has a long record to match his stated convictions. During nearly thirty years in Congress, Bernie has helped passed progressive legislation that funded community health services, subsidized small farmers, prohibited banks from hiring foreign workers and checked the power of the Federal Reserve. He

voted against the war in Iraq and against the surveillance laws known as the Patriot Act. Since losing the 2016 Democratic primar y (if “losing” is the right word given what we know about the Democratic National Committee’s shenanigans), Bernie has kept fighting against billionaires and corporations, defending the Affordable Care Act from Republican claws, voting to stop U.S. involvement in the war in Yemen and pushing for a Green New Deal to seriously tackle catastrophic climate change. It’s thanks to Bernie’s inf luence that centrist democrats like Kamala Harris and Kirsten Gillibrand today incorporate issues like Medicare For All and a $15 minimum wage into their own presidential campaigns. Beyond electoral politics, there’s been a deeper embrace of many of these policies at the state and local levels since 2016. Now, that’s not to downplay the accusations of sexism against Bernie’s 2016 campaign that surfaced earlier this year. Female staffers complained of pay imbalances, being treated with less respect than male peers and sexual harassment. But as former staffer Giulianna Di Lauro Velez argued in a Januar y op-ed in The Intercept, sexist and misog ynistic behavior is a problem in many workspaces, and Sanders is not “uniquely culpable.” Another area for improvement is increasing the campaign’s focus on racial justice issues. Bernie and his team must work to rectif y these shortcomings this time around. Expect the return of the mythical “Bernie Bro,”

the Bernie “fan” and the torrent of skeptical and outwardly dismissive coverage from the corporate media (Fox, The New York Times, CNN, etc.) to continue. Though many of his policies are now being championed by his primar y opponents, a great part of his appeal, as journalist Kate Aronoff recently pointed out in The Guardian, lies in his authenticity and consistency in messaging, a “stark contrast from polished party functionaries willing to change their tune to suit a new poll or donor.” The fact is that Bernie isn’t actually that radical. Many of his favored social welfare policies and programs were implemented long ago in Canada, Britain, Germany and Scandinavia. But the media and others in power will have you believe his ideas are merely the delusions of a grumpy, 77-year-old Democratic Socialist. Win or lose, Bernie 2020 promises to be an education in politics, just as Bernie 2016 was. An opportunity to expand the public imagination at a critical time in human histor y. To read carefully and think critically will become even more important. The senator from Vermont kicked off his campaign asking for 1 million volunteers. You in? Oliver Ortega is a first-year Ph.D. student in the English department specializing in Latinx Studies and a native of Queens, NY. Through his boundless cynicism he keeps trying. Oliver can be reached at oortega1@nd.edu The views expressed in this column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.

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In his image From the moment of our being, we are made in the image and likeness of God (Gen 1:26-27). Each and every one of us shares in this wonderful gift — that we, in whole, are given this special privilege among all living things. Our soul and body are individual works of God, each of which are created in his image. The term translated to “image” from Hebrew roughly means “a silhouette, a sketch or an outline.” In other words, we are created as a rough sketch of God — both in form and in essence — but we are not endowed with total perfection. The term “likeness” only serves to emphasize the extent to which humans are similar to God. The whole person, both in body and spirit, belongs to the most wonderful set of beings in all of creation. Even so, many of us carry a battered and bruised perception of our bodies. We may hold deeply-rooted feelings of inadequacy and insufficiency about our appearance. We might continuously strive to achieve states of perfection, while along the way continuously feeling uncomfortable in our own skins. To paraphrase Fr. Pete McCormick, while we cannot confess that we fully know the all that God has in store, we can guarantee that, by embracing a total and unconditional sense of love, each and every one of us will be adorned with the ring of affection that God has chosen for us. Notre Dame’s campus often fosters an aura of perfection that can proliferate in our own relationships with imperfection. This can in turn threaten our personal sense of value and self-worth. Often times, we feel our struggles are minuscule and therefore

shouldn’t be discussed. In an environment in which others seem to be doing so much good, many of us internalize a pressure to not fall short of that standard. But the opposite is true. No struggle is too small; no voice should go unheard. On a campus with such strong ties to faith, we must work on practicing true compassion — for oneself as well as for others. With this compassion, we can work towards destigmatizing the conversations that too often go unheard. Beyond the scope of campus, our society is designed to pit ourselves against the unattainable beauty of filtered images. This structural issue is one that can only be fixed by lifting ourselves and others up. It is difficult sometimes to distinguish the real from the artificial, the realistic from the edited, the healthy from the unhealthy. Nevertheless, we are all equipped with the ability to change this narrative, to love ourselves despite the constant messages not to. As representatives of the University’s resources, we want to ensure that the best support possible is given to every student. We care deeply about these resources fulfilling individual student needs and being communicated in the most effective way possible. With this in mind, it is essential that our University’s tools set Notre Dame’s campus up to be the happiest, healthiest environment it can be. In light of Love Your Body Week, we want to highlight the importance of self-care and being a friend to others. Take a moment to celebrate your unique purpose on this campus and in others’ lives. Remember that you are valuable, you are needed, and you are loved.

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Horoscope | Eugenia Last Happy Birthday : Do what you can to improve your lifestyle, community and relationships. This is a year of give-and-take that will allow you to make a difference while gaining experience, knowledge and connections that will help you get ahead. Discipline, hard work and the willingness to do your part will lead to peace of mind and happiness. Your numbers are 6, 17, 24, 29, 33, 35, 47. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Change needs to be looked at carefully before making a decision. Don’t hide your feelings or what you’ve discovered. Transparency will help you evaluate what’s best for you as well as those affected by the choices you make. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Listen to someone who has more experience or knowledge. The information you are given will help you assess your relationship with people you work alongside. Share your feelings and be open to suggestions. Romance is in the stars. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Someone will feed you a bunch of malarkey. Don’t be gullible or put yourself in a vulnerable position based on what you are led to believe. Go directly to the source, and make up your mind based on facts. CANCER ( June 21-July 22): Take the plunge and follow through with your plans. Don’t second-guess because someone interferes or opposes what you want to do. Follow your heart in situations that deal with relationships, love and romance; you’ll get good results. LEO ( July 23-Aug. 22): Listen and assess situations openly. Gather the facts, and don’t be afraid to say no or to follow your own path. Anger will solve nothing. If you want to proceed, keep things amicable. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept . 22): Talk to someone you trust and know you can rely on for sound advice. A domestic situation can turn out to be costly if you aren’t careful or assertive in your actions. Concentrate on personal improvements, learning and perfection. LIBRA (Sept . 23-Oct . 22): You may feel you need a change, but before you make a move, source out the best way to proceed. Being able to stick to a budget will determine how successful the outcome. Take better care of your health. SCORPIO (Oct . 23-Nov. 21): Dreaming is one thing, but doing is what will help you achieve your goals. Take the road that intrigues you the most, and venture down avenues that will expand your mind and lead to personal growth. Romance is highlighted. SAGIT TARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Put your time, energy and effort into self-improvement and activities that will help you expand your interests and ideas. Steer clear of anyone tr ying to take advantage of you or who tries to pr y into your personal affairs. Don’t be gullible. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Consider your options, and make changes that are in your best interest. If you tr y to please others, you will end up being disappointed and taken for granted. Partnerships should be based on equality and cooperation. Home improvements are favored. AQUARIUS ( Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Put your time and effort into professional gains, upholding your reputation and updating whatever isn’t up to your standards. Stay on top of situations that influence partnerships, legal matters and financial gains. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Participate in events that connect you to people who share your opinions and goals. Personal relationships, love and romance will change your life. You’ll make a good impression using your intelligence and wit, not by overspending or making unrealistic promises. Birthday Baby : You are creative, unique and passionate. You are driven and unpredictable.

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Cleveland needs Zion Williamson Ellen Geyer Associate Sports Editor

It’s no secret that the Cleveland Cavaliers are not what they used to be. After four-consecutive Eastern Conference titles, punctuated by a championship in 2016, the Cavs, after reaching the highest of highs, are now free-falling into the lowest of lows. With an abysmal record of 14-46 on the season (that’s 30 percent), Cleveland has officially descended to the bottom of the NBA — far, far out of the playoff picture — to a place that it hasn’t seen since LeBron’s glorious return to the club in 2014. With ‘The King’, the Cavs enjoyed a nice break from reality, and behind their Big Three — James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love — they clinched an elusive title and completely transformed their otherwise-struggling franchise. But now, just a season after LeBron’s departure and two after Kyrie’s, the Cavs are right back to where they started — well below .500, with minimal star power and absolutely no semblance of leadership. In a season marred by both drama (cue J.R. Smith) and injury (cue K. Love), Cleveland has faced a fractured locker-room environment, with its issues of discord heightened only by its firing of head coach Tyronn Lue — the guy who led them to its four-straight Eastern Conference Titles and Finals appearances — and promotion of Larry Drew, its four-year assistant, who only has four years of experience as head honcho (at other franchises, no less). Drew and his team have floundered the entire season, with a lowlight being their losing streak from December to January; a month-long struggle in which they lost 12 games in a row by an average of 18.08 points. Although they snapped the streak with a sixpoint win over Los Angeles (don’t get excited, LeBron was out with an injury), the Cavs’ struggles continued to manifest for the remainder of January, as they lost six straight after that win against L.A. to finish with a record of 1-18 during the mid-winter span. But after their abysmal 19-game stretch, the Cavs seemed to have perhaps turned a corner, with the return of Kevin Love being a huge point of support for their efforts. Since Jan. 27, Cleveland has posted a

record of 5-5 — something which, for its team, is a very big deal. Further, the team has won back-to-back games twice since then, something that it has only done one other time this season. With rookie guard Colin Sexton’s emergence as a more consistent player, and veteran center Larry Nance Jr.’s solid rebounding skills, the Cavs have elevated themselves from their spot as resident worst-in-the-league at 30th to 27th. And although I am pleased with their progress, at this point, I do wish that my beloved Cavs would just remain consistent and continue to lose games. Why? Two words: Zion. Williamson. Anyone who follows basketball — actually, anyone who follows sports at all — knows that Zion is one of the most, if not the most, elite college athletes in the world right now. At 6-foot-7, 284 pounds, the 18-year-old power forward has emerged as a force to be reckoned with all across college ball. With an NBA career looming on the horizon as Williamson will undoubtedly capitalize on the one-anddone rule, the LeBron-esque titan is almost irrefutably a lock as the first pick in the draft come June. And the first draft pick goes to the worst team in the league. Do you see where I’m going with this? As Kevin Love continues to age, the Cavs are in desperate need of a new face for their franchise — a reliable young player to re-energize the city and pull the rest of the team up by its bootstraps. But, if the Cavs continue to win, they will find themselves one or two spots above a place where they have a feasible shot at getting the first pick — the pick they need to acquire Zion and rejuvenate their franchise. And although they could still get some unreal talent with a later pick in an R.J. Barrett or Ja Morant, these rookies would not give them the star power they need, and that a once-in-ageneration player like Zion would provide. To put it nicely, the Cavs are facing a rebuilding year. But after a season of pain and suffering, I would like to see Cleveland back on top next season. Cavs — please lose more. It’s the only way that wins will be in sight. Contact Ellen Geyer at egeyer1@nd.edu The views expressed in this Sports Authority are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.

Albrecht ties for 2nd as Irish rebound to take 6th Observer Sports Staff

After a tough showing last weekend at the Moon Golf Invitational in Melbourne, Florida, Notre Dame rebounded in a big way this weekend at the Westbrook Spring Invitational in Peoria, Arizona. The Irish tied for fifth in a field of 16 competitors, tying their season-best, fifth-place team finish at the Bettie Lou Evans Invitational this past October. The Irish were propelled by the play of Emma Albrecht, who tied for second place this weekend. The senior finished at eight-under-par for the tournament and fired a 70 in her final round to help the Irish move from seventh to fifth place. Albrecht also shot a season-low 68 in the second round, just one stroke off the career-best 67 she shot

at February 2018’s Westbrook Spring Invitational. This was the fourth time this season that Albrecht posted Notre Dame’s top individual score. After a difficult first round where she shot three-overpar, Claire Albrecht recovered to also perform well for Notre Dame. The freshman recorded a 72 in her second round and shot a 73 in her final round to finish at fourover-par. Albrecht continues to build on her strong fall, when she made an immediate impact for coach Susan Holt’s squad. Abby Heck turned in a consistent performance this weekend to also help the Irish. After shooting a 73 in her first two rounds, the sophomore shot a 72 in her final round to finish at twoover-par for the weekend. Senior Isabella DiLisio also struggled early, posting a 78

in the first round. However, she responded with veteran poise, shooting a 73 and a 71 to conclude her invitational. The Irish played some of their best golf of the season in a tournament that featured teams which received votes for last week’s Women’s Golf Coaches Association top-25. Nebraska shot 11-under-par for the weekend to claim first place, while Oklahoma, Illinois and Oregon State finished ahead of the Irish to complete the top five. Notre Dame will now take almost three weeks off before hosting the Clover Cup in Mesa, Arizona, which begins Friday, March 15. The Irish will look to carry the momentum they built this weekend into the final stretch of the regular season as they aim to qualify for their second-consecutive NCAA regional.

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Notre Dame senior Emma Albrecht examines her angle during an exhibition round Aug. 24 at Warren Golf Course. Albrecht tied for second place at the Westbrook Spring Invitational this weekend.

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in the resilient play of the Irish over the weekend. The Notre Dame offense was also steady, led by Wester’s three hits, a two-run double by senior infielder Melissa Rockford and three other Irish players recording an RBI. Notre Dame’s four-run second inning staked the team to an early lead, and the Irish pitching took care of the rest in a dominant 6-0 win. Sunday, the Irish faced Iowa and Morgan State, dropping their games against the Big Ten foe and bouncing back against the Bears. The Irish dropped a

heartbreaker to Iowa (8-6), 2-1, in which Tidd was lights out, striking out 10 batters over six innings of work and allowing no earned runs. However, Tidd’s own error in the opening frame was the difference maker as Iowa capitalized and scored two runs early that the Irish were unable to make up. However, Notre Dame, showing its developing resilience, followed up its unfortunate morning game by defeating Morgan State (010), 4-1. Holloway continued to improve on the weekend, throwing six innings and allowing one earned run on just three singles. The Notre Dame offense was again led by Brooks, who had a two-run single in the third

to take a 3-1 lead. The Irish would add to their lead in the fourth and hold on for the win. All in all, Notre Dame came away from their weekend at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex with a .500 win percentage, and a solid 3-1 record against respectable competition, although not the level of competition they have been playing as of late. The Irish have defeated top teams including Washington, Oklahoma State and Ohio State, but continue to drop games to programs such as Iowa. The Irish will aim for another successful weekend at the Red Desert Classic in St. George, Utah.

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sneak out, and he landed a few powerful hits before the end of the round. Wilborn kicked off the third and final round by landing a number of accurate combinations, as Arias struggled to keep his distance in the same way that he had during the rest of the fight. Regardless, Arias managed to push Wilborn into the ropes to get back in the fight. In response, Wilborn fought back with multiple landed combinations. The end of the fight proved to be a real slugfest, with each contender fighting until the last breath. The winner, by unanimous decision, was Wilborn.

Aidan “Ace” Becklund def. Evan “Almighty” Muller Zahm sophomore Evan Muller started off the fight with a lot of intensity. As Dunne freshman Aidan Becklund bobbed around the ring, Muller looked to take the fight straight to him. Muller continued to close his opponent down throughout the round, but Becklund managed to dance his way out of reach almost every time. The fight followed a similar pattern: The fighters exchanged a few blows and then would be broken up, either by the referee or by the Dunne freshman’s quick feet. In the second round, Becklund began using his reach to his advantage, sneaking in jabs while keeping a safe distance. Every time Muller encroached on his opponent’s territory, Becklund responded with a retaliatory series of blows before fleeing to safety. In the third round, both fighters left it all out on the canvas. Becklund came out into the round with more eagerness to hit, but that did not stop his older opponent from ducking under his reach and sneaking shots to the body. Toward the end of the final round, Becklund resorted to holding onto Muller’s gloves in order to keep him at bay. The winner, by split decision, was Becklund.

148 lbs. Joe “Pa” Purcell def. Dominic “Woke Up Feeling Pretty Dangerous” Angelotti Dillon senior Joe Purcell came out of his corner and immediately began using his reach to his advantage. Keeping off-campus graduate student Dominic Angelotti at bay, Purcell was able to land a series of quick blows. Angelotti, eager to fight, kept attempting to duck below Purcell’s reach and connect on a swing. Every time Angelotti got close, his opponent would hit him with a series of punches to the head and body. Late in the first round, Purcell managed to push Angelotti up onto the ropes and land a brutal combination. In the second round, Angelotti

found a second wind and was able to land a body shot for every one of Purcell’s long-range shots to the head. For the first time in the fight, Angelotti gave his opponent an even contest, but Purcell closed out the second round with a powerful uppercut to Angelotti’s chin. At the start of the third, both fighters bobbed around in the middle of the ring and exchanged an equal series of blows. Angelotti landed a combination of mean body shots with a brutal right hook. In this round, Purcell kept less distance between him and his opponent and increased the intensity of his punches. Purcell was declared the winner via unanimous decision.

Aidan Dillon

Leonard “Typhoon” Calvo def. Ryan “Short Stack” Smith

160 lbs.

Both fighters started off by exchanging a series of blows. Keough sophomore Leonard Calvo dodged punches as his opponent, Morrissey sophomore Ryan Smith, attempted to land multiple combinations. Calvo landed a few quick jabs to the head, and Smith responded with a series of punches to the body. Smith forced his shorter opponent to continuously dodge punches as he rained down multiple quick punches. Calvo responded by landing a series of body and head shots. The Keough sophomore’s strategy was to duck down and get under Smith’s reach, while the Morrissey sophomore responded with strong defense. Both fighters started off the third round equally energetic. They each landed significant blows and earned each other’s respect. As the round came to a close, both fighters increased the intensity of their punches. Smith ended the fight with a mean jab and uppercut right before the bell. However, at the end of this heated fight, Calvo was declared the winner via unanimous decision.

157 lbs. Michael “The K.O.” Feijoo def. Henry “Dancing Queen” Davis Michael Feijoo, a senior captain from Morrissey, wasted no time in throwing the first punches of the fight. When Henry Davis, a senior from Duncan, tried to land hits, Feijoo used his elusiveness to dip and dodge punches and counteract the hits. At the start of the second round, Davis came out swinging, but that quickly backfired as Feijoo hit him with flurries. Davis did turn the narrative later in the round when he knocked Feijoo to the ground. The last round found both fighters aggressively swinging for the fences, but about halfway through the round, both were visibly tired. After the final bell rang, Feijoo won the match by unanimous decision.

Kyle “Nemo” Mettler def.

“Backbreaker”

Both fighters in this match came out swinging in an incredibly tight first round. The next round saw Aidan Dillon, a Keenan freshman, pinning Kyle Mettler, an Alumni sophomore, to the ropes in an effort to slow him down. Throughout this round, Mettler was able to control the tempo of the match, but Dillon got in a face hit right as the bell rang. Dillon looked tired by the final round — only trying to land big hits — while Mettler’s stamina was highlighted by his ability to attack in flurries. Ultimately, this stamina won out as Mettler took the match in a unanimous decision.

that Vucinich bested Perea.

Ryan “Jessie’s Girl” Green def. Josh Tabar This was a tight fight from the get-go, as Keough senior Ryan Green and Morrissey freshman Josh Tabar traded control of the match. In the second round, it became evident that it was a contrast of styles with Green’s patience going up against Tabar’s aggression, and Green took control of the match by the end of the round. In the last round, Green was in complete control of the tempo of the fight and was able to effectively connect throughout the round. While Tabar came out strong to start the fight, Green’s patience prevailed and led him to the split-decision win.

173 lbs. Nick “The Soviet Stinger” Kiene def. Marcelo “el Chelo” Castellanos It was a battle of contradictory styles in this freshman vs. senior matchup. Senior Nick Kiene representing Keenan Hall, was patient in the face of Alumni freshman Marcelo Castellanos’ home-run-hitting style. The first two rounds proved to be a very close affair as both fighters looked tired by midway through the second round. By the last round, it seemed that Kiene had a slight lead in the contest because of his shiftiness, but Castellanos was able to land some strong combos before tiring out too much. After the last bell, the judges were split but decided that Kiene bested Castellano.

Luke “Flavor” Fraser def. Luke “Riff” Rafferty Duncan senior Luke Rafferty was quick to show off his strength by landing big hits on Alumni sophomore Luke Fraser early in the first round, but by the round’s end, Fraser had reversed the momentum. While Rafferty was the aggressor, it was Fraser who was able to capitalize on counter moves to establish control of the fight. Fatigue set in for Rafferty by the last round, which led him to resort to big swings that left him vulnerable to Fraser’s flurries. Fraser was able to nab the unanimous victory to advance to the finals.

168 lbs. Taylor “Bam Vucinich def. “T-Train” Perea

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Taylor Vucinich, a junior from Alumni Hall, and Tommy Perea, an off-campus graduate student, engaged in a bigswing-filled contest. The first round was a back-and-forth battle of flurries, while the second round was a nonstop bighits fight. Unlike many of the other fights, both fighters’ energies seemed unaffected well into the final round, with each keeping up the pace, but with Vucinich able to connect on more late-round swings. The judges unanimously decided

Dan “Pilgrim” O’Brien def. Thomas “Clipz” Hintz Dan O’Brien began by landing several big hits on Thomas Hintz, causing the O’Neill sophomore to take a lower posture. Hintz fought back for a couple of seconds, but then found himself back on the defensive. O’Brien, a sophomore in St. Edward’s, landed a big hit on Hintz toward the end of the first period that left Hintz visibly frozen for a moment. O’Brien started off aggressive in the second round, briefly getting Hintz against the ropes, but Hintz once again fought back before regaining his composure. Hintz then found a flash of brilliance, pinning O’Brien against the corner before O’Brien escaped via a hold. O’Brien got a breather, but was then pushed against the ropes again by Hintz, who finished a strong second round. Hintz found new life with the energy of his supporters, which fueled a flurry of big hits on O’Brien, forcing his opponent against the ropes again and trying to maintain his stance as both fighters kept giving up big hits. Both men duked it out in the final moments with clear exhaustion on both sides. The final round proved to be the deciding period, and O’Brien walked away victorious via unanimous decision.

Jay “Nighthawk” Eversole def. Jack “Down with Big Pharma” Rogers Both fighters started off the bout with dodge after dodge before trading huge hits. Jay Eversole, a Keough sophomore, was able to find an advantage, pushing Jack Rogers to the corner twice. Rogers, a junior in Morrissey Manor, kept Eversole in the middle of the ring for the round, but the sophomore kept finding success with big swings. After a couple of separations by the referee, Eversole gained a substantial momentum boost from a solid opening showing. Rogers kept attempting more 1-2 combos on Eversole in the second round. Eversole however, kept dodging big swings from Rogers and countering

with strong right swings, and Rogers got pushed to the corner again after a big hit to the body by Eversole. Rogers looked to make a big push in the final round and got a couple of big hits on Eversole, who fought back and landed huge punches on Rogers that caused the referee to pause action and check on the junior. Eversole closed out the round with Rogers pinned against the ropes, and the judges gave him the win via unanimous decision.

185 lbs. Michael “The Mayor of Flavortown” Krecek def. Dennis “The Blue Robot from Rock ’Em Sock ’Em Robots” Krivda Both fighters started off throwing big swings but connecting on just a few of them. As the action picked up, Michael Krecek took control of the round. Dennis Krivda, a sophomore in O’Neill Family Hall, lost his balance several times, and — visibly trying to regain his footing — he took a few big hits to the head, causing the referee to pause action to check up him. The match regained some balance in the second round as both men kept going at each other, with both giving up big hits. A blood issue with Krivda prompted the referee to pause action, but the fight eventually resumed, and a push by Krivda caused Krecek, a senior in Morrissey Manor, to trip up and land on the ropes. Both men continued to compete hard with a spot in the finals on the line. The referee checked up on a bloodied Krivda after taking hits that further busted his facial wounds, and the sophomore took several hits to the head in the final moments of the round. Krecek had control of the fight from midway in the opening round until the end, and he ultimately earned the win via unanimous decision.

Eric “Cheese Sandwich” Requet def. Cam “Crash Cadillac” Nolan Eric Requet tried to keep Cam Nolan on his toes, but Nolan was quick to adjust to Requet’s incessant head shots and came back to dish a flurry of head shots of his own. Using his reach to his advantage, Nolan, a senior in Duncan Hall, kept Requet no more than an arms-length away during the final seconds of the opening round. Nolan went for big hits in the early moments of the second round, but Requet fought back and got Nolan on the ropes. Requet, a junior in Sorin College, landed some big hits on Nolan and continued to push his opponent against the ropes. Requet’s side of the room was buzzing with excitement as Nolan kept taking big hits and started to show signs of exhaustion. Nolan was up against the ropes and took a huge hit to the head in the final sequence of the second round. With the crowds chanting

sports the fighters’ names, both men pushed each other against the ropes in the final round. Requet landed a big hit on Nolan and then hit him once more. Nolan tumbled onto the ropes and had to be checked on by the referee. Requet got another big hit on Nolan that made Nolan take several steps back, and the referee checked on Nolan once again. The round ended after the second checkup by the referee, and the judges, despite being split in their decision, ultimately awarded the victory to Requet.

202 lbs. Montana “Louisianimal” Giordano def. Andrew “Razor” Sharpe Alumni senior Montana Giordano went on the offensive early with a flurry of quick hits, but he was met with a similar offensive from Andrew Sharpe. Sharpe, a sophomore in Knott Hall, caught Giordano stumbling and got him onto the ropes with a big hit. Giordano seemed less eager to punch as he realized that Sharpe was going to bring the fight to him. The round slowed down toward the end as Sharpe patiently waited for Giordano to be in a vulnerable position. Giordano’s second-round

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approach seemed to be landing a punch and then stepping back for space. Sharpe caught Giordano, however, and both men gave up big hits in another flurry of quick punches. Giordano kept holding Sharpe every time Sharpe seemed to gain momentum. Giordano dodged a huge swing from Sharpe in the final round, which caused Sharpe to lose his balance. Giordano aimed to use his feet more as he tried to move around, but Sharpe got a big hit on Giordano and quickly stepped back to maintain distance. Sharpe reversed it back and got a big hit on Giordano, who was clearly tired. Just as Sharpe’s supporters urged him to attack the exhausted Giordano, the bell rang. Sharpe’s efforts were too little too late as Giordano won via unanimous decision.

covering his head. O’Shea, a senior representing Keough Hall, came out more defensive in the second round, and McDermott caught O’Shea with a flurry of jabs to the body in which O’Shea prioritized guarding his head. McDermott’s quick feet caused trouble for O’Shea, who had difficulty keeping up with his opponent’s lateral movement. McDermott started the final round with a display of offensive brilliance. He teased O’Shea with a jab and patiently waited for the right moment to strike with powerful hooks. With constant quick footwork, McDermott kept O’Shea on the defensive for the whole round and won the matchup via unanimous decision.

Jack “Smiles” McDermott def. Patrick “Tricky P” O’Shea

Ali Thomas Jr. came out of the gates swinging and pushing Nick Waytula. Waytula seemed surprised as he took a bit of time to recover and adjust to the attacks. Thomas Jr., a Duncan junior, demonstrated an ability to match his opponent’s punches in power and quickness. The first round ended with slow action as Waytula, a senior in Alumni, tried to find a hole in Thomas Jr.’s defense.

Both fighters tested one another’s responsiveness early, but Jack McDermott got the upper hand after landing several big hits on Patrick O’Shea, who had to get checked by the referee. McDermott, a senior in O’Neill Family Hall, was quick to land hits on O’Shea despite O’Shea lowering his body and

Heavyweight Nick “Old School” Waytula def. Ali Thomas Jr.

While “The Final Countdown” by Europe played, action was plentiful in the second round as Thomas Jr. pushed Waytula into the corner and hit him with a succession of quick big body hits. Waytula, the taller fighter, got Thomas Jr. briefly on the ropes, but Thomas Jr. recovered. Waytula then used his height advantage to go at Thomas Jr.’s head and push him to the ropes, but Thomas Jr. countered and got Waytula on the ropes himself. Waytula came out aggressively in the final round, going for a flurry of hits on Thomas Jr., who was able to break the momentum, but the referee stopped action as Waytula had blood on his face. Thomas Jr. stayed defensive, waiting for Waytula to show a weakness. The action slowed in the second half of the final round as both competitors showed their exhaustion. In the end, Waytula won the bout via unanimous decision.

Ryan “Eat at Yaz’s” Richelsen def. Fr. Nathan “Priest Mode” O’Halloran

taller O’Halloran tried to use his reach to keep Richelsen moving in the first round, but Richelsen — a Morrissey senior — was quick and landed uppercut-like hits on his opponent. Richelsen pushed O’Halloran to the ropes, but the off-campus graduate student quickly recovered, landing a big hit to close out the opening period. Bon Jovi’s “Living on a Prayer” played to start the second round as Richelsen went on a punching frenzy and had O’Halloran in the corner, allowing the former to begin to take control of the fight. Richelsen got O’Halloran in the corner once again and landed a couple of big hits, then came at O’Halloran with successive head-shot attempts. O’Halloran, however, fought back with his own series of head shots. Halfway through the round, both fighters were tired, and O’Halloran gave up head shots to close out the match and the night. Richelsen took home the victory via unanimous decision and was the last man with his hand raised for the semifinals. hand raised for the night.

Chants of “Priest Mode!” came from Fr. Nathan O’Halloran’s corner, and Ryan Richelsen’s corner had a giant cardboard cutout of its fighter to create quite the atmosphere for the final bout of the night. The

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the story of us, you know, just maybe not mature enough or mentally tough enough yet to finish against a really good team.” The Seminoles collected 40 rebounds compared to only 26 for the Irish. Devin Vassell, a 6-foot-6 freshman from Suwanee, Georgia, led the Seminoles with 13 points and seven rebounds. Senior Terance Mann, a 6-foot-7 guard from Lowell, Massachusetts, recorded eight points and an additional six rebounds for the Seminoles. Junior forward John Mooney, averaging 10.9 rebounds per game for the Irish, collected only eight boards on Monday night. Hubb finished with seven rebounds, and no other Irish player collected more than four boards for the night. Junior guard T.J. Gibbs struggled to make plays for the Irish. Gibbs finished the night with only four points and five assists while turning the ball over four times. The team captain struggled from the floor, finishing 2-for-9 from the field, and failed to get to the charity stripe in the contest. The Irish spent most of the matchup in a zone defense, conserving the energy of the seven players who checked into the game. The Notre Dame defense forced 14 Seminole turnovers and held Florida State to 31.6 percent shooting from 3-point range, but the Irish could not respond

perimeter jumpers, and I thought we did a pretty good job of that.” The Orange (20-7, 9-5 ACC) hung with the Irish for the first quarter behind a collective offensive effort and strong shooting game from the perimeter. The Irish also shot well from behind the arc, but their strong post play gave them the advantage at the end of the first, pulling ahead 2419 after 10 minutes of play. Despite hanging around in the first quarter, Syracuse let Notre Dame take control of the game in the second, as the Irish outscored the Orange 22-8 behind a 16-0 run and pressured their opponents into a 5:30 scoring drought. Going into halftime, the Irish had two players in double digits, with Turner and senior forward Jessica Shepard scoring 11 and 10 points, respectively. Not far behind were senior guards Marina Mabrey and Ogunbowale, who went into the break with nine and eight points, respectively. The Orange struggled from all sides of the floor in the second, and with their 34.5 percent field goal shooting to Notre Dame’s 48.8, the former went into the break on the wrong side of a 46-27 score. The Irish brought more of the same pressure in the second half, opening play with an 18-7 run to keep their momentum going and build their lead to 30 points at 64-34. But after an electric start, Notre Dame faced a 3:28 scoring drought of its own, allowing Syracuse to go on a 10-0 run to close the gap to 20 points, 64-44. “Their press bothered us a

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Irish freshman guard Dane Goodwin puts up a shot during Notre Dame’s 81-61 loss to Virgina Tech on Feb. 23 at Purcell Pavilion.

to the size of Florida State in the paint. Florida State finished with 34 points in the paint, compared to only 22 for Notre Dame. “They had key offensive rebounds,” Brey said. “I think their men wore on us down the stretch, and they’ve been in those spots more than some of

my youth.” Notre Dame will continue their season on Sunday when they take on Louisville in another conference road matchup. Tipoff is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. at the KFC Yum! Center. Contact Ryan Kolakowski at rkolakow@nd.edu

little bit in the second half — we lost our composure for just a short stretch,” McGraw said. “Fortunately, we had a big lead at the time and then we were able to get back.” The Irish closed the game with a huge offensive effort, with the final quarter being their highest scoring at 29. Holding Syracuse to 21 in the final period of play, Notre Dame finished the game with a 30-point lead, besting the Orange by a final score of 98-68. All five Irish starters ended the night in double digits, with notable scorers beyond Ogunbowale and Turner being Shepard and Mabrey at 17 points each, while junior guard Jackie Young had 10. Notre Dame also continued to shoot well from the outside all night, recording a solid 43.8 percent from behind the arc at the close of play. “I think we probably shot it better than we normally do today,” McGraw said. “Seven-for-16, that’s, I think, above our average. So, I thought we did a good job of that.” Ogunbowale echoed her coach’s sentiments, noting the importance of the team’s shooting for its overall performance. “I think we were just on,” Ogunbowale said. “It was a good day for us, shooting the 3-pointer. I don’t think really anything was that different … credit to our post.” The Irish now look forward to their final game of the regular season, as they host Virginia this Sunday for Senior Day. Tip-off is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. Contact Ellen Geyer at egeyer1@nd.edu

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Irish fail to break No. 4 Notre Dame topples losing spell at FSU No. 17 Syracuse on road By RYAN KOLAKOWSKI Sports Writer

Looking to snap its conference losing streak, Notre Dame again faltered down the stretch — making only one of its final 10 field-goal attempts — on its way to a 68-61 road loss to Florida State on Monday night in Tallahassee, Florida. The Irish (13-15, 3-12 ACC), limited to a seven-man rotation for the conference matchup, shot 39.3 percent from the floor, including 38.3 percent from 3-point range, but had trouble scoring down the stretch against the Seminoles (22-6, 10-5). Freshman guard Prentiss Hubb and sophomore wing D.J. Harvey led Notre Dame with 17 and 18 points, respectively. “We gave ourselves a chance,” Irish head coach Mike Brey said. “I’m proud of our group.” Harvey opened the scoring for the Irish, converting a layup, a 3-point attempt and a pair of free throws to collect

Notre Dame’s first seven points of the game. Florida State and Notre Dame tangled to a 12-12 tie midway through the first half, but the Irish claimed a commanding 10-point lead with a 15-5 run. Hubb drilled two 3-point shots and a pair of layups to collect 10 points before halftime. “Some of my young guys really battled, and I thought Hubb was fabulous and we’re just getting them experience,” Brey said. “All of them.” The Irish stretched out the Seminoles’ defense, attempting 24 3-point shots in the game. However, Notre Dame failed to establish a presence inside, struggling to collect rebounds against the Seminoles interior players. “[Florida State] is really good,” Brey said. “They guard you, and they’re athletic and they’ve got a lot of bodies, but we just couldn’t finish it and that’s kind of been a little bit of see M BBALL PAGE 11

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Irish freshman guard Jordan Nixon crosses the ball between her legs in Notre Dame’s 97-70 victory over Florida State on Feb. 10.

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142 lbs. Dan “The Emotional Punching Bag” Wilborn def. Diego “Fuego” Arias

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In the first bout of the night, both competitors came out of their corners ready to fight. Morrissey senior Diego Arias started off the fight by aiming his shots at his opponent’s head. Dan Wilborn, an Alumni senior, did the opposite and targeted the body. The fighters kept minimal distance between each other throughout the first round. It was clear that this style of combat was fatiguing both fighters. Wilborn came into the second round quick on his feet, but Arias used his reach to hold his opponent at bay. The Morrissey senior landed a huge body shot as he pushed Wilborn into the corner and onto the ropes. Wilborn managed to

The No. 4 Notre Dame women’s basketball team proved its dominance yet again last night, besting No. 17 Syracuse in a powerful 30-point road win, 98-68. The Irish (26-3, 13-2 ACC) were led by senior guard Arike Ogunbowale, who notched 24 points, grabbed four steals and went four-forfour from the free-throw line. Another key player for the Irish was graduate student forward Brianna Turner, who recorded a season-high 22 points to accompany her eight rebounds, two steals and two blocks. “I thought we did a really good job, particularly in the first half, of looking inside,” head coach Muffet McGraw said. “We were trying to find Brianna Turner, and we had an opportunity to go to her quite often, and I thought that was effective. We were trying to go a little more in the high-low game today than shoot

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Freshman Aidan “Backbreaker” Dillon, left, absorbs a punch from sophomore Kyle “Nemo” Mettler during the Bouts semifinals.

On Saturday, Notre Dame headed south to Kissimmee, Florida, for the Diamond 9 Citrus Classic at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Up to this point in the season, the Irish had faced an extremely tough schedule, featuring six top-25 opponents before this past weekend. Thus, their trip to face unranked opponents Fordham, UAB, Iowa and Morgan State was a welcomed reprieve from their recent opponents. The Irish finished the Citrus Classic 3-1, marking their most successful weekend this the season. Saturday morning at noon, the Irish (7-7) faced off against Fordham (5-9) for each teams first game. After a scoreless first from Irish sophomore starting pitcher Alexis Holloway, the Irish struck in the bottom of the inning on a single off the bat of senior infielder Caitlyn Brooks, her first of two hits on the day, scoring senior outfielder Ali Wester, who bunted for a single to lead off the inning. However,

Fordham seemed to begin to figure out Holloway in the second, scoring three runs, two of which came as the result of bases-loaded walks. After an inning and two thirds, Holloway was replaced by sophomore Morgan Ryan, who managed to keep the Fordham bats quiet. The Irish remained down 3-1 until the bottom of the sixth, when they erupted for five runs, including a massive three-run home run by junior second baseman Katie Marino to take the lead. The Irish would not relinquish their 6-3 lead as freshman Payton Tidd closed the game and sealed a comeback win for Notre Dame. The second game of the day against UAB (8-7) came with much less drama than the first game. It was a tale of stellar pitching by Tidd (4 IP, 1 hit, 3 Ks, 0 ER) and Holloway (3 IP, 4 hits, 4Ks, 0 ER). The sophomore right-hander completed her bounce-back performance after her early exit in the morning game, marking a trend see SOFTBALL PAGE 9