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Newly-constructed Jenkins Hall opens up a world of possibilities for R. Scott Appleby, the Marilyn Keough Dean of the new Keough School of Global Affairs. Jenkins Hall, which will be the home of the newly-opened school, provides opportunities for students to get further engaged in their study of international politics, thanks to a new “mediation room,” which will allow students and faculty to observe diplomacy in action, Appleby said. “It’s a terrific educational facility that can double as a traditional classroom,” he said. “We intend to make the mediation room available to diplomats and mediators who are engaged in negotiating a peace agreement or settlement to end a conflict.” The completion of Jenkins Hall and its attached sister hall, Nanovic Hall, along

Jenkins Hall and Nanovic Hall Perhaps the most iconic view of Notre Dame — more so than even those of Touchdown Jesus, the Grotto or Notre Dame Stadium — is the one visitors, students and faculty alike get of the Golden Dome when driving down Notre Dame Avenue. This year, when those taking in the view look to their right, they will get a glimpse of the University’s two newest academic halls, both housed in the same building: Nanovic and Jenkins Halls. Construction on this 185,000 square-foot building began June 1, 2015 and cost $72 million. Jenkins and Nanovic Hall will serve as a new focal point for

the humanities at Notre Dame, with Jenkins Hall hosting the Keough School for Global Affairs, the Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies, the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies, the Center for Civil and Human Rights, the Kellogg Institute for International Studies, the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies and the Notre Dame Initiative for Global Development, while Nanovic Hall will be home to the Nanovic Institute for European Studies and the departments of Economics, Political Science and Sociology. Monica Caro, the director of operations at the Nanovic Institute, said the building will help bring together many of the disconnected segments of the humanities at Notre Dame. “It will bring in greater proximity to the arts corridor, which is developing with the Debartolo Center for the Performing Arts [and] the new architecture building,” she said. “Because much of our

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with the completion Campus Crossroads Project — both of which will open before or during the 2017-18 school year — represent two of the culmination of two of the biggest construction projects in the University’s history.

programming is incorporating the arts and humanities, so having those buildings in proximity and being closer to all of this activity is a wonderful activity for the institute and to be closer to the students at the core of the mission.” One of the central congregation points in the new building will be a forum, Appleby said. “[It’s] capable of seating 175 to 200 guests,” he said. “The forum is an elegant and welcoming space in which to host distinguished speakers and special events.” Appleby said one of the key aspects of the new building was the integration labs which will help students engage in “design thinking, creating solutions to real-world problems” for organizations like Catholic Relief Services and Partners in Health. “Students work with that client for a year, researching the topic, testing interdisciplinary solutions in the I-Lab and eventually going into the field

to engage the people on the ground,” Appleby said. “It’s an exciting venture into researchbased problem solving at a professional level.”

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Campus Crossroads When students walk into the first football game this year, they will notice quite a few changes to Notre Dame Stadium. In addition to a new video board, the stadium has a redesigned concourse with a new art-deco-inspired design and newly-installed benches. These additions to the stadium are part of the University’s larger Campus Crossroads project, meant to establish the stadium as the heart of campus by making it a space to congregate for students and faculty alike. The project — which broke ground on Nov. 19, 2014 and cost $750 million — is the largest building project in the University’s history and will contain 750,000 square feet of see BUILDINGS PAGE 9

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A sign on God Quad points new Notre Dame students to a welcoming Mass during Welcome Weekend 2017. The weekend consists of a lineup of activities intended to help new students adjust to life at the University and bond with dormmates and classmates.

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Freshman First Visit to the Grotto Grotto 10:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Freshmen gather for a visit to the Grotto.

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University commemorates 175th anniversary By COURTNEY BECKER News Editor

In November of 1842, after a cold 11-day hike through Indiana, Fr. Edward Sorin and other members of the Congregation of the Holy Cross arrived at the land given to him by Fr. Stephen Badin — the land on which Sorin built Notre Dame. Instead of simply waiting there until the weather got better, as the common Notre Dame saying goes, Sorin’s intention was to found a college on this land. This weekend the opening of the 2017-2018 academic year marks the 175th anniversary of the University, as Notre Dame welcomes 2,052 new members of the student body — a far cry from the 25 students in the University’s first class. The University’s 175th

anniversary is a milestone celebrated by students, faculty, alumni and the extended Notre Dame community alike. In a press release from April 19, the University announced the Indiana General Assembly had passed a resolution recognizing Notre Dame’s 175th anniversary. Indiana state Sen. Joe Zakas, who co-authored the resolution, said the University has made a powerful and lasting impact beyond Indiana. “Notre Dame’s positive impact on our community, the nation and the world cannot be overstated,” Zakas said in the press release. “The General Assembly’s awareness of these contributions generated solid support for the 175th anniversary resolution.” In addition to this honor from the General Assembly,

the University is marking the anniversary with a pilgrimage retracing the steps of Sorin and his Holy Cross brothers across more than 300 miles from Vincennes, Indiana to Notre Dame. The Notre Dame Trail began Aug. 13 with a Mass celebrated at the same place Sorin and his companions celebrated Mass, and will conclude on campus Aug. 26. Member of the class of 1987 Nylce Myers — who will participate in the five-day pilgrimage that will cover 67 miles beginning in Rochester, Indiana on Aug. 21 — said she was drawn to the event because it offers the chance to connect with members of the Notre Dame family spanning several generations. “One of the things that appeals … to me is that this is going to be a chance to meet

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The beginning of the 2017-2018 academic year marks the 175th anniversary of the University, which Fr. Edward Sorin founded in 1842.

other people,” she said. “The folks who are doing the pilgrimage are coming from all over, and for those of us who are doing the overnight versions — we’re doing the

five-day — we figure we’re going to meet [others]. As hokey as it sounds, the Notre Dame family is real, and so we’re going to meet Notre Dame folks that we might not ever have had a chance to connect with.” The Trail will close with a 175th anniversary Mass, followed by a picnic with ten food villages on South Quad for the pilgrims and current Notre Dame community members to enjoy together. A celebration combining years of Notre Dame alumni and current students puts the 175year history of the University into perspective, Myers said, particularly given the number of new projects nearing completion this year. “Actually going back and getting kind of a historical appreciation of what came before, I think, gives you an appreciation for the way Notre Dame changes,” she said. “Yes, it’s special to everybody in your period of time when you are there, but to understand that Notre Dame — like everything else — is kind of a living, growing, breathing thing and that it needs to change and it needs to adapt to whatever the changing needs are of our society, I think that’s important.” The 175th anniversary provides a particularly important opportunity to returning and new students this year, Myers said, as ref lecting on the history of the University provides a greater perspective on the Notre Dame students know today. “I think this is a good opportunity for all of us to ref lect on the history,” Myers said. “ … Notre Dame, I think for every generation that goes through, is here and now. It’s what you and your cohort are doing, and so to actually kind of get a chance to step back and think about how it got to be what it is today and what came before us is kind of a gift. It kind of just puts it all into perspective.” Contact Courtney Becker at cbecker3@nd.edu

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Welcome Weekend aims to engage freshmen By NATALIE WEBER Associate News Editor

Hosted by the Division of Student Affairs and the First Year of Studies, Welcome Weekend will introduce approximately 2,000 freshmen students and 200 transfer students to life at Notre Dame. The orientation began Thursday for transfer students — who started moving in at 11 a.m. — and Friday for freshmen students, who will begin moving in at 9 a.m., according to the Welcome Weekend app. Senior Drew O’Connell is a member of the Orientation Steering Committee — a group of students who help oversee Welcome Weekend programming — and planned events as a summer intern. O’Connell said one of the committee’s main focuses this year is the Day of Community, which allows students to travel into the South Bend community. “We’re looking at about 2,200 students that will have the opportunity to go to 22 different organizations out in the Notre Dame and South Bend community and … hopefully make those connections, so it’s a four-year connection instead of a oneday event,” he said. Sustainability was also one of the committee’s main objectives this year, O’Connell said. Last year, freshmen students and their parents received reusable water bottles during Welcome Weekend as part of the committee’s sustainability efforts, he said. “We actually reduced plastic bottle waste by about 15,000 bottles with some of our water conservation efforts,” O’Connell said. “We’re looking to continue those types of results this year again with some of our water trucks.” Sophomore Brandon Davis, also a member of the Orientation Steering Committee, said the committee is taking advantage of the new stadium to host some of this year’s events. “The first-year cookout, in the past, used to be held on South Quad, and there used to be problems with rain — events would get rained out or there wouldn’t be enough tents — and the lines would be horrendously long,” he said. “So we kind of revamped that event, and now it’s going to be held in the concourse of the new stadium.” The class of 2021 will also take a class photo on the football field, Davis said. “It’s going to be one of those photos where you have all 2,000 of the first years standing, so it all makes a picture,” he said. “They’ll make the Notre Dame logo

on the football field, and then we’ll take the bird’s eye picture of it.” While the class photo is a new event, the general Welcome Weekend schedule is similar to past years, Davis said. Junior Emily Okawara, Cavanaugh Hall’s Welcome Weekend co-captain, said one of her favorite Welcome Weekend traditions is move-in. “I think move-in is really fun — just all the music playing outside on Friday morning and people driving up with their cars,” she said. “Everybody is so nervous and so excited, and then they’re all greeted by these crazy residents in their hall. I think it just really showcases the welcome Notre Dame gives and also kind of how much fun they’re going to have in the next four years.” Okawara said she hopes freshmen will find communities that will support them throughout their entire time at Notre Dame. “I hope they feel comfortable enough to be able to be fully and truly authentically themselves this weekend and kind of use that to make friends and enter into the community that is Cavanaugh and is Notre Dame,” she said. Junior Juan Esteban Baus, Keenan Hall’s Welcome Weekend co-captain, said he remembers experiencing this feeling of community when he was a freshman student. Notre Dame, he said, is “more than just a school.” “It’s a family where everyone sticks up for each other, and you feel welcomed from the very beginning,” he said. “All these events reassure,

I think, not only the students, but also the parents, that you are in the best place possible.” Baus said one of his favorite Welcome Weekend traditions in Keenan is the dorm’s knighting ceremony, which takes place on the Friday of Welcome Weekend. “They [first years] take turns going up to the rector, and it’s really that process of becoming a Keenan Knight,” he said. “It’s really making sure you know what that stands for and what values you will uphold as a Keenan Knight and as a Notre Dame student.” Even though Welcome Weekend is heavily focused on dorm life, new students should not feel discouraged if they don’t immediately adjust to life in their residence halls, Davis said. “It’s very easy for [students] to think that if they don’t really kind of click right away in their dorm that they just don’t fit in,” he said. “Sometimes, it’s just a matter of finding the people that don’t necessarily live in your section or on the same f loor as you.” Davis said other optional Welcome Weekend events can also offer opportunities to find a sense of community on campus. “I would also really encourage any first year not to go just to the events that are mandatory,” he said. “Go to some of the optional events that we have on the schedule just to see if there’s another place on campus that you like a lot or think you’re going to click in.”

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Saint Mary’s student leaders prioritize unity By NICOLE CARATAS and MARTHA REILLY Senior News Writer and Saint Mary’s Editor

Members of the incoming Saint Mary’s class of 2021 may stroll down the Avenue this weekend to engage in the annual Belles Beginnings orientation program, but they have no idea what lies on the road ahead. Student body vice president Lydia Lorenc said her administration will consistently strive to create a welcoming atmosphere and to adequately prepare all new students for life in college. “I’m hoping the first year Belles feel like they are coming home,” she said. “They’re on a journey to becoming more independent, and they are more than likely going to face obstacles that will help them

mature and find their own identity. Saint Mary’s has been the perfect place for me to feel adventurous enough to step out of my comfort zone, and I want the first years to feel the same way.” As participants engage in bonding opportunities, listen to speeches on campus safety and foster open discussions with peer mentors, they will grow in familiarity with the College and deepen their relationships with one another, Lorenc said. “Orientation is always the perfect opportunity to find new friends,” she said. “All first years are gathered together. ... I hope as the weekend goes on they feel more and more comfortable with their new classmates and are excited to take on the next four years with them.” Student body president Bailey

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Oppman said the weekend will culminate in a traditional event known as Closing the Circle, in which new students hold hands and gather in a circle to demonstrate unity. “[Student Government Association] plans the Closing of the Circle ceremony, which is the last major event students have with their parents before they part ways,” Oppman said. “All the words spoken at the ceremony come from students who are now seniors. This is a neat way for the upperclassmen to connect with the first years and vice versa.” Experiencing this particular bonding moment as a first year, Lorenc said, confirmed her love for the College. “I left that ceremony knowing that I made the right decision in coming to Saint Mary’s,” Lorenc said. “I hope [new students] get the same tingly feeling knowing they’re finally home.” Oppman said a Saint Mary’s education guarantees intellectual development and personal growth. “My hopes for the class of 2021 would be the same for any class at Saint Mary’s, and that is that these girls transform over the next four years,” she said. “I hope they discover their passions and follow them.” Though Belles Beginnings will end, bright futures at Saint Mary’s will begin, Oppman said. “As far as first year programming, we really focus on Big Belle, Little Belle, which is a mentorship program where a first year student is paired with an existing junior,” she said. “From there, events are planned every month and the pair can attend together and build a relationship. It’s another way for the first years to get acclimated and feel a part of the campus community.” Lorenc said she hopes transfer students — who also participate

in orientation weekend — feel embraced and appreciated. “I think it might be a little different for transfers because they have some experience with college already,” Lorenc said. “But I’m sure the feelings of butterflies and anticipation are still with them. I know they are for me each time I drive up The Avenue to begin a new school year.” All incoming students should recognize that they have an integral, valuable role to play in the success of the institution, Lorenc said. “They’re now a part of a rich history of empowered women, and I want them to embrace that,” she said. “We’re such a diverse campus with so many clubs and organizations.” The lessons learned and friendships established throughout Belles Beginnings will provide new students with their first glimpse of the College, Oppman said. “We want this first experience to be an extremely positive one, as it sets the tone for the upcoming semester,” Oppman said. “[First years and transfers] should feel wanted and accepted just as anyone would in their own homes. We want that same familiar feeling to overcome students as they arrive on campus.” Lorenc said she hopes SGA can help first year students acclimate to life at Saint Mary’s and guide them in finding their niches at the College. “We want all students to feel respected,” Lorenc said. “We’re continuing with [College] President [Jan] Cervelli’s theme of inclusivity by offering a Big Belle-Little Belle mentorship program and monthly mingles for open discussion with other students. We’re really hoping that our first years dive into all that is offered at Saint Mary’s.” According to Oppman, SGA planned Belles Beginnings with

the hope of making the weekend special for the incoming class. “I think this first experience sets the tone for their outlook on the upcoming semester,” Oppman said. “If we can be as welcoming and helpful as possible in these first moments and continue to be open stewards of service as the semester continues, then I think that makes all the difference as they transition.” No changes have been made to the structure of SGA this year, but Oppman said she has assembled a great team. “My goal for the term is really just to make an impact on our campus, whether that’s in a small or large way,” Oppman said. “If I can leave the office knowing I made someone or something better for those I’m leaving behind, I’ll consider my term a success.” Lorenc, who, along with Oppman, will serve as a student liaison between the student body and the College’s administration, said she hopes to have a positive impact on the campus community. “I have a sincere love for Saint Mary’s, and I want to share that with the rest of the student body,” she said. “Bailey and I are working closely … to enhance some current policies and also introduce new initiatives. We’re working towards becoming a more sustainable campus, and we feel this is a very attainable goal for Saint Mary’s.” Lorenc said she is honored to serve her community and is looking forward to Belles Beginnings. “I’m excited for the class of 2021 to arrive on campus,” she said. “I value Saint Mary’s so much, and I love everything our campus has to offer.” Contact Nicole Caratas at ncaratas01@saintmarys.edu and Martha Reilly at mreilly01@saiantmarys.edu

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Senior Stephanie Stapleton welcomes incoming Belles to campus by displaying posters with uplifting messages and by transporting members of the class of 2021 to various campus destinations in golf carts.

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Student government seeks to ease transition By ANDREW CAMERON News Writer

Starting Friday, Notre Dame will welcome the incoming class of 2021 to campus and kick off Welcome Weekend 2017 — three days of activities to help introduce and welcome new students into the Notre Dame community before returning students arrive and classes begin. As in years past, much of the scheduled programming for the incoming freshman class was planned by student government over the summer. Each of the executive cabinet and student senate members arrived back to campus Wednesday for the Team ND Student Leadership Retreat and will begin helping with Welcome Weekend programming as soon as the retreat concludes Friday. Junior Prathm Juneja, student government chief of staff, said he spearheaded much of the Welcome Weekend planning. “I’ve been here all summer, and a lot of the work that I’ve been doing as chief of staff has been helping out with the Welcome Weekend stuff,” he said. “Paul Manrique [program director for new student

engagement] has his own staff of interns that have been working on it and we’ve been partnering with them on a few things.” The planning for Welcome Weekend 2017 has included plenty of collaboration with the South Bend community, Juneja said. “One of the things that we’ve been working a lot on our director of student engagement and outreach — [senior] Adam Moeller — has played a big part in,” he said. “Basically on Sunday at 1 p.m. in the fieldhouse mall we’re going to be doing a ‘quad market.’ Adam, myself, and a few other people have recruited 11 vendors from the South Bend area who will be selling everything from jam to snacks to jewelry.” Juneja also worked with Manrique and his team to plan the kick-off grill for the incoming new students. “On Friday is the main opening kick-off grill for all the incoming students and the opening prayer, and I’ll be leading a staff of 30 volunteers to make sure everyone gets to their dinner and knows where to go,” Juneja said. “We’re helping kids get to their Moreau [First Year

Experience] classes on Saturday morning, we’ll be helping them set up for their class picture on Saturday.” Welcome Weekend also aims to help incoming transfer students get involved in campus life and activities. To this end, Juneja said, student government will host a social for all transfer students on Monday night. “We’re really just trying to get all the transfer students immediately involved in whatever they want to be a part of on campus,” he said. “That could be student government, and we’re going to talk with them about how to get involved with student government, but also other clubs on campus so that they can immediately immerse themselves in campus activities.” Student government has not added any new events to the weekend’s repertoire, Juneja said, but instead has been focusing on improving the environment of inclusivity they believe will help all incoming students feel welcomed and at home at Notre Dame. “Just in general, one of the things that we’ve been trying to

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Welcome Weekend staffs paint signs, dorm windows and more to welcome the class of 2021 to campus and into the dorm communities.

do for Welcome Weekend is give our input on how we can make Welcome Weekend this huge welcoming for every student who comes to Notre Dame,” he said. “How we can make it a super inclusive and exciting opportunity for every student to feel like they really belong here. That includes everything from changing the way we talk about diversity and inclusion

to emphasizing that we are the Notre Dame family and we are our brothers’ and sisters’ keepers. “I think this weekend’s going to be a great one, and the Welcome Weekend staff has done an incredible job of putting together all these great events.” Contact Andrew Cameron at acamero2@nd.edu

New rector prepares to embrace dorm community By MARIE FAZIO News Writer

This year, Keenan Hall is welcoming a new rector, James Tull, who is taking over the position held by Noel Terranova for the last five years. Originally hailing from Cincinnati, Tull grew up visiting Notre Dame and South Bend frequently, he said. His father, Robert “Bob” Tull, played for Notre Dame’s national championship football team in 1977, his mother attended Saint Mary’s and two of his siblings graduated from Notre Dame. Tull said the University gained extra significance for him after he acquired his master’s degree from Notre Dame last year. “I did my undergrad at Brown University,” Tull said. “ … I finished my MA in theology here at Notre Dame in July 2016, after taking classes during the previous three summers.” While at Brown, Tull was a member of the Brown football team — he played every line position during his career — and he sang in an a capella group and was involved in campus ministry. After graduating from Brown, Tull accepted a job teaching and coaching at Woodberry Forest School, a boarding school in Virginia. For the past five years, Tull has been teaching religion and coaching football

and wrestling at St. Sebastian’s School, an all-boys Catholic high school outside of Boston, he said. Before beginning the rector position this summer Tull said he took a four-week road trip to several national parks. “I was incredibly excited to get the job [as rector of Keenan Hall], and more specifically, I was thrilled to become a greater part of the Notre Dame community,” Tull said. Though he has never been a rector, Tull lived in the dorms with his students at Woodberry Forest School and knows how uniquely rewarding a position of this nature can be, he said. Before applying for the job, he had heard of some of the events Keenan Hall organizes — such as the Keenan Revue and Muddy Sunday — and is excited to be a part of them. “My biggest hope for the year is to really get to know the men of Keenan,” Tull said. “It’s the relationships that make the hall communities so special, and I’m looking forward to getting to know the men of this community.” For the past week and a half, Tull has already been working with the Keenan Hall staff, as they complete training and prepare for the upcoming year. Senior Wilson Barrett, a Keenan Resident Assistant (RA), expects this year to be just as good as — if not better than

— last year, he said. “As an RA, a change in rector is a test of the community we’ve built,” Barrett said. “Noel did an incredible job and we hope to expand on the existing culture even more. This year, we’re looking to hit the ground running — the previous hall staff has done a great job mentoring us, and we think that all 11 of us are up to the task of facilitating community.” Senior Keenan RA Cooper Munhall agreed with Barrett and said he is looking forward to continuing the “culture of excellence” Keenan Hall has strived for in the past with Tull’s leadership. “He is quite compassionate and has made it abundantly clear that the well-being of the residents is at the forefront of his concerns,” Munhall said. Junior Lukas Cepkauskas, Keenan Hall president, is anticipating a great year as Tull becomes part of the Keenan community. “The entire Keenan community looks forward to welcoming [Tull] to our brotherhood, as well as learning from him and growing together,” Cepkauskas said. “[We] are very excited for the upcoming year and cannot wait to begin working with [Tull] and the Keenan Hall staff.” Contact Marie Fazio at mfazio@nd.edu

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Engineers transfer to Notre Dame for fifth year By GINA TWARDOSZ Associate Saint Mary’s Editor

Notre Dame College of Engineering w ill welcome ten Saint Mar y’s students into its graduate program this year. Saint Mar y’s is one of t wo women’s colleges in the countr y to offer an engineering program. Students can earn their first bachelor’s degree from Saint Mar y’s and then a second bachelor of science in engineering from Notre Dame during a fifth year of study, according to the College’s website. College alumna Kaleigh Ellis, who w ill earn a degree in chemical engineering at Notre Dame, hopes to pursue a career in research and development for chemical products. Ellis said in an email she decided to partake in the dual degree program because she wanted both a technical education and a liberal arts education. “... I wanted to learn more about the elements that make up our world but also about the large-scale products designed from those elements,” she said. “I enjoyed the challenges of all my classes and loved how I could still have a technical education along w ith a strong focus in liberal arts. I like hav ing a well-rounded education, and I believe the skills I have learned from both schools w ill propel me into a successful career.” Shelby Lem majored in computing and applied mathematics at Saint Mar y’s and w ill study computer science at Notre Dame. Lem said in an email she has always loved math and problem solv ing but was not sure she would like the field of engineering. “W hen I decided to go to Saint Mar y’s, I knew I wanted to pursue a mathematics degree,” she said. “W hen I was v isiting, I had heard about the engineering program, but I wasn’t exactly sure if I would like engineering or which t y pe of engineering I wanted to do. My sophomore year, we took the [introduction] to engineering course, and I fell in love w ith all of the programming we got to do in that class and quick ly realized I wanted to pursue computer science.” Adrienne Bruggeman majored in chemistr y at Saint Mar y’s and w ill pursue an env ironmental engineering degree at Notre Dame. She said in an email she chose her major because it allowed her to engage in two of her passions: science and engineering. “I think this program catered to my indecisive nature,” she said. “I have always loved learning, and

this allowed me to pursue both science and engineering wholeheartedly w ithout hav ing to choose one over the other. I didn’t realize until well into the program that lots of people see no need to combine science and engineering, but I’ve seen the benefit of the overlap.” Patricia Hale w ill study computer science at Notre Dame and pursue a concentration in cyber securit y. She said in an email she decided to pursue the dual degree program because she developed an interest in a major and area of study that was not offered at Saint Mar y’s. “I wanted to get a degree in computer science and study cyber securit y, and it was not offered at Saint Mar y’s,” she said. “I am super excited to take classes in computer forensics, [which] should be offered in the Spring.”

Lem said she does not think transitioning into her fifth year of schooling w ill be difficult. “I have been going to classes w ith all of the Notre Dame students in my major for the past three years,” she said. “Other people [who] have gone through the program have told us that their fifth year was their easiest year yet. This is mostly due to our fourth year being so challenging.” Bruggeman said she thinks the transition into her fifth year of education w ill be seamless. “I am a fully integrated member of my engineering class after the last three years of classes in the program,” she said. “I think the biggest challenge through this transition is missing my friends who weren’t sneaky enough to steal an extra year at Saint

Mary’s or Notre Dame.” Lem said she is most looking for ward to taking web applications and soft ware engineering classes, as she wants to pursue work as a soft ware developer after college while encouraging more young women to do the same. “After graduating, I hope to work as a soft ware developer, preferably for a clothing or retail company,” she said. “In the future I would also love to start my ow n company making mobile apps and web ser v ices.” Progress is to be made in regards to leveling the gender gap in STEM fields, Lem said. “W hile the number of women joining the tech world is grow ing slowly, I believe there is always more we can do,” she said. “Young women need more role models who

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they can see themselves in. If I can be a role model for at least one young girl, I would feel accomplished.” Ellis said she thinks the only difficult aspect of her final year at Notre Dame w ill be continuing on w ithout the Saint Mar y’s professors she has come to know and love. “The one thing I w ill definitely miss is hav ing classes at Saint Mar y’s and all the wonderful professors we have,” she said. Hale said she w ill miss all her peers who earned degrees in fields unrelated to engineering. “The hardest part of the transition for me w ill be being w ithout my fellow Belles [who] are not study ing engineering,” she said. Contact Gina Twardosz at gtwardosz01@saintmarys.edu

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Class of 2021 demonstrates desire to be a ‘force for good’ By SELENA PONIO Associate News Editor

As the school year begins, 2,052 new faces will be welcomed as Notre Dame’s newest students on campus, comprising the graduating class of 2021. These students were chosen from a pool of 19,566 applicants — a record number for the University — among a group of 3,702 potential students admitted, for a final admissions rate of 18.9 percent. Don Bishop, associate vice president of student enrollment, said the University has increased its application numbers by 5,000 applications over the past seven years, a 35 percent overall increase. He said the record number of applicants is a testament to the University’s efforts at not only recruiting, but also engaging students. “We wanted to really engage students more than just recruit them,” Bishop said. “We’ve tried to state what we’re looking for. We’ve been more forceful in being a force for good in the world. There’s a unique mission at Notre Dame. We’ve combined this discussion of higher academics while still talking about mission and how Notre Dame’s different in its perspective.” Aside from the first-years attending Notre Dame, Bishop said, there are also 67 students entering the Holy Cross Gateway Program this fall, a program which ensures acceptance into Notre Dame their sophomore year if students successfully maintain a minimum GPA at Holy Cross. Bishop said the academic profile of these Gateway students would place them in the top 35 most selective research universities in the nation. In the enrolling class, 54 percent received a Notre Dame scholarship with the average funded scholarship totaling $36,000 for a student with demonstrated need. Bishop said among the nation’s top 20 private research universities,

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teaching, performance and social spaces. At the center of student life in “Crossroads” is the Duncan Student Center, which will open in the spring of 2018. Vice president for student affairs Erin Hoffmann Harding said the project is the culmination of a “20-year dream for the University.” The five-floor building will include an innovation lounge, a graduate student lounge, a new fitness center and student eateries. Many student media outlets will

Notre Dame ranks 5th in the highest percentage of students receiving financial aid scholarships. “The word ‘engagement’ is really important,” Bishop said. “Rather than just recruiting, we’ve tried to engage community-based organizations that have long-term relationships with high-ability students from low-income status. We’ve formed partnerships … with several big organizations who know their students for us to get to know them.” Bishop said the need for financial diversity is important as well, and that the admissions department tries to accommodate for students from all financial backgrounds rather than just recruiting from the extremes of the spectrum. “We don’t just have wealthy students and low-income students, we actually have a pretty strong middle-class as well,” he said. The class of 2021 is particularly diverse in other areas as well, such as geographic location. Bishop said the University has tried to expand its global reach, and this year the incoming class will collectively travel over 1.5 million miles to begin their college careers at Notre Dame, with 750 miles being the median distance for an incoming student. This is also the first time Notre Dame will enroll over 1,000 women in its firstyear class, Bishop said. This year, the largest metro area for enrolled students is New York City, the incoming class is 81 percent Catholic, 24 percent are children of alumni and 32 percent are international students or U.S. students of color. The application process was also more selective for the class of 2021 due to a large pool of high-achieving applicants. While over 7,500 applicants had a high school performance, a national test score or both that put them in the top 1 percent of the nation, Bishop said, only a third of these applicants were admitted.

“We’re using the numbers less,” he said. “As you get more competitive, you stop using a certain set of numbers as much as you used to because they’re so high. “How much is there a difference between a 1580 on the SAT and a 1540? Or a 35 on the ACT compared to a 36? So you should make your decision based on other attributes on the application. We try to make the decision more on a holistic basis rather than just an algorithm based on numbers.” Bishop said the admissions committee tried to fill the incoming class with students who strived to be ambitious in areas other than just the classroom. “Compared to other universities, our students really believe in the mission of being a force for good in the world,” Bishop said. “Our students are this interesting balance. … There’s a balance between strong ambition to be successful and an expert in something, but also to have that expertise and that talent lead towards serving others.” Each decision to accept a member of the class of 2021 was done intentionally and with careful thought by the admissions committee, Bishop said. “At the end, I don’t feel there is a luck of the draw experience — it really is a very thought-filled, intentional set of decisions,” he said. “We understand exactly why this student got that spot. We’re trying to satisfy a lot of goals that the University has. So we’re looking for students in certain fields of study, the athletic department is recruiting athletes … we have all sorts of goals that the University has for us. “There has been, over the last seven or eight years, an evolution of more creativity, more intellectual curiosity among the students at Notre Dame. They seem to be really wanting to think more about not only their academic life but doing something with it.”

be housed in the building, something which Hoffmann Harding said she is especially proud. “For the first time … we will have our print publications, our radio stations and our student TV station all interacting with each other,” she said. Hoffmann Harding also said she is excited for a newly-integrated space for career services, which will be housed in the building. “When you come to recruit at the University of Notre Dame, you are recruiting all our students,” she said. “We want to offer a common experience.” Above the student center will be Dahnke Ballroom, which will

provide a space for student dances and other activities. The Campus Crossroads project also included Corbett Family Hall, which will house the Anthropology and Psychology Departments and open in spring 2018. John McGreevy, the I.A. O’Shaughnessy Dean of the College of Arts and Letters, said the building will help bring together the departments which were previously stretched across seven buildings. “For the first time ever, those faculty and students will be together,” he said. “They can move from the research lab … to the classroom to the faculty office. An integrated

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New College students add to diverse culture By HALLIE NOLAN News Writer

The Saint Mary’s class of 2021 — comprised of 367 students — began its journey at the College on Thursday. Sarah Dvorak, director of admission, said Saint Mary’s received a record of 1,829 applications this year and chose to accept 1,430 students. She said 30 transfer students will also join the College community this year. “We’re incredibly excited about the academic quality and diversity of this first year class,” Dvorak said. “We have no doubt it will result in even greater rigor in the classroom and intangible assets such as richer discussions, a more thoughtful understanding of ideas and greater personal and intellectual growth of our students.” Dvorak said incoming students demonstrate academic promise. “This is one of our strongest classes with an average GPA of 3.8,” she said. Though impressive, such a statistic may not be surprising, since Dvorak said academic success plays a key role in admission. “It is our goal to ensure that students are growing and developing in a broad cross-section of academic areas through the Sophia Program, and then through the course work and opportunities within their majors,” Dvorak said. “Because of this, our first concern when admitting students into the class is that they have the demonstrated academic background to be successful at Saint Mary’s.” Another factor that leads to acceptance involves integrity, Dvorak said. “In addition, we look for students who already exemplify the core values that make Saint Mary’s special,” she said. “They have been involved in community service, they have been leaders in their school, church or community and they have learned

environment for the psychologists and the anthropologists that we’ve never had before.” Corbett Family Hall will also house a newly-integrated media studio, Dan Skendzel, the executive director of ND Studios, said. “This facility in an enterprise, campus-wide facility supporting academics, supporting faith production, supporting student productions, supporting athletics,” he said. “ … No other school in the country is thinking like that — it’s very much more segregated in higher education.” McGreevy said the new O’Neill Hall for Sacred Music, the final major student building constructed

how to manage their time.” Dvorak said legacy students — whose relative has attended or currently attends Saint Mary’s — make up 22 percent of the incoming class. The admissions office received applications from 45 U.S. states and territories and 24 countries, Dvorak said. The class of 2021 includes members from Canada, China and 31 states and territories, she said. “Understanding that the learning process is richer and more exciting when different ideas and backgrounds are represented, we look for a class that represents a variety of life experiences and backgrounds,” Dvorak said. New students also represent a number of racial and ethnic minorities, as up to 20 percent of the new class belongs to an underrepresented group, Dvorak said. “Discussions and dialogue are deepened by differing life experiences and points of view,” she said. “The entire world, and all it has to offer, opens up to our students when they get to share their collegiate experience with students from other traditions and backgrounds. ... We also believe that we have more work to do in the area of inclusion.” Dvorak said the class of 2021 brings various talents and life experiences to the table. “Students have completed mission trips in Guatemala, Haiti, Panama, El Salvador and Miami, among other locations,” she said. “There are dozens of students in Irish Dance, including one who has won both national and international championships. [There are] dozens more in robotics.” New students demonstrate aptitude and prowess in various pursuits, Dvorak said. “It’s an impressive class, and we can’t wait for each individual to join our dynamic community,” she said. Contact Hallie Nolan at hnolan01@saintmarys.edu

as part of Campus Crossroads, will also help students in the College of Arts and Letters — especially those studying music — with its recital and practice spaces. “We didn’t build a music building in the 20th century … and now we have one for the 21st century,” he said. “Music and our program in sacred music will have the opportunity to flourish in a way they’ve never had before.” Editor’s Note: Editor-in-Chief Ben Padanilam contributed to this report. Contact Lucas Masin-Moyer at lmasinmo@nd.edu

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By MIKE DONOVAN Scene Writer

2017 has been a landmark year for the genre film. Action, comic, science fiction, and comedy flicks, once placed on a lower echelon than their dramatic counterparts, have risen to the top of the cinematic ladder. While these films have always done well at the box office, they’re now starting to garner praise from serious critics and film buffs alike for innovate technique and sophisticated social commentary. Some of these emergent films — “Wonder Woman,” “Alien: Covenant” — stand out for their exceptional adaptation of source material. Others — Jordan Peele’s horror masterpiece, “Get Out,” and Edgar Wright’s “Baby Driver” specifically — demonstrate a new visionary level, adding completely original, thoroughly entertaining and highly intelligent pictures to a rebootsaturated market. While “Get Out,” Jordan Peele’s first and uber-conscious film, represents a huge step forward for the horror genre, I’m going to direct my focus towards Edgar Wright, whose rip-roaring action flick “Baby Driver” sports exactly none of “Get Out’s” riveting social commentary. “Baby Driver” is, in fact, quite shallow, but it wears its shallowness with pride. Edgar Wright never set out to change the world. He just wanted to spill some popcorn. In many ways, Wright is a younger Tarantino. A giddy cinematic fanhood runs in the veins of his films — films that wish only to tell a good story with everything at the director’s disposal. There’s a time and place for movies that reflect reality, but cinematic escapism is also a necessity. Over the past two decades Edgar Wright has come to define the image of this escapism at its very best, across all genres. The following list will explore Wright’s work, and hopefully reinforce his reputation as the master of 21st century genre film.

never gratuitously gory) sequences. On paper its narrative is thin and the characters static — especially Deborah (Lily James) whose character exhibits a cardboard slavishness that suggests a total ignorance of contemporary gender roles — but “Baby Driver” was always meant to be about the sights and sounds, not the people. Its characters are simply stand-ins for Wright’s phenomenal spectacle. “Shaun of the Dead” (2004) – zombie horror / comedy Wright’s second feature film (his first work after the low-budget western “Fistful of Fingers”) delves into the oft-attempted zombie-horror genre. “Shaun of the Dead,” like most of Wright’ s films, approaches the tropes of its genre head-on for use as narrative springboards. Wright molds his zombies according to the traditional metaphor — the drudgery of the working public, the mundane nature of metropolitan life, the perils of Kafka — and breathes new life into the tested formula with his comic lens. He shatters the platitude calling comedy a matter of tragedy plus time by delivering tragedy and comedy concurrently. Shaun, the film’s protagonist (Simon Pegg), appears to be locked in a hysterical competition to be more miserable and lifeless than the swarms of undead on his doorstep. Wright’s razor-sharp visual bits, whether it be an awkwardly timed close up or a cleverly framed juxtaposition, accentuate this completion beautifully to create a product far superior than the hordes of throwaway zombie films. It takes a genre prone to dread, darkness, and Kafkaesque inhumanity and casts it as a raucous sitcom — an unlikely and wildly original cinematic fusion.

“Hot Fuzz” (2007) – buddy cop / thriller With “Hot Fuzz,” we experience the peak of what is now called the “Three Flavours Cornetto Trilogy.” Again, Wright ties himself to the necessary archetypes. He has the adept and focused city cop, Nicholas Angel (Simon Pegg) and his incompetent country boy part“Baby Driver” (2017) – action / comedy Baby (Ansel Elgort) coolly spins the dial on his ner (Nick Frost). The pair clash at first before working antiquated iPod until a pulsating blues number — together in perfect harmony. Wright, however, reinvents these bones with new “Bellbottom” by The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion to be precise — roars through the speakers. Then the flesh. He creates a cognitive disconnect between the cinematic universe starts dancing. First, Baby dances, town (where absolutely nothing goes wrong) and the working the chair of his Subaru into an instrumental protagonist cop (who naturally sees the world in a highrumble. Then, as the chase begins, Edgar too begins energy, hyper-alert manner). The town’s eerie perfechis dance from behind the lens. The stunning open- tion often clashes with Wright’s quick, montage-heavy ing sequence refuses to waste a single camera motion, shot selections. He seems to stylize the mundane. But, lighting flare, audio blip or line of dialogue as cars and gradually, Wright matches the plot to his visual style people descend into a perfect, blues-driven synchro- as he moves the narrative towards the film’s stunning climax. nized chaos. It’s almost a music video. Within the ultra-familiar context of the buddy cop The film, Wright told The Nerdist, builds on an idea over 20 years in the making — a passion project that narrative, Wright’s visual tricks stand out vividly. They forgoes the usual “heavyweight subject matter,” in- guide the viewer around in the protagonist’s shoes, stead aiming to satisfy the director’s love of “car chases placing the audience in the little town’s devilish trance. and shootouts.” He does so in the same way that Jack Moreover, most of the clues pertaining to the central Kerouac depicted the beat life in his seminal novels — mystery of the film work in Wright’s vibrant visual arena. to the rhythm of infectious tunes. Since the rhythms of the film’s stellar soundtrack — “The World’s End” (2013) – sci-fi apocalypse While it is by no means Wright’s finest work, “The which feature Brubeck’s minimalist jazz, Simon and Garfunkel’s uppity folk pop, and Martha Reeves se- World’s End” still stands tall amidst its director’s stagductive soul among others — provides the film’s sonic gering list of achievements. The film (the third and backbone. This structure allows Wright to sidestep final installment to the “Cornetto Trilogy”) compointless, dialogue and invest his time into the mani- bines a genre known for extravagance — apocalypcured visuals. According to Pitchfork, “great songs are tic science fiction — with a more intimate storyline the sugar coating of Wright’s blood-soaked film,” but following a broken Gary King (Simon Pegg) as he to even suggest that music takes a cursory role in these tragically searches for his long-lost youth at the botfilms ignores the centrality of their vibrant rhythms. tom of a pint glass. Unlike “Shaun of the Dead” and The music decides and maintains the pace of the entire “Hot Fuzz,” which expertly weaves human growth narrative. It is inseparable from the blood-soaked (but stories into their spectacle, the emotional elements

of “The World’s End” don’t mesh all that well with the apocalyptic fireworks. In fact, the combination seems a little forced. Nonetheless, the film manages to shine in its awkwardness. The parallel stories derive a lot of their entertainment value from the fact that they don’t fit together. For the protagonist, development is about as practical as stopping the apocalypse. Consequently, there’s no point in him trying to marry his story with the greater destructive narrative at work. “Scott Pilgrim vs. The World” (2010) — superhero / video games / comic books / romantic comedy This box office flop is also Wright’s greatest cult success. Since comic book films, by nature, owe a lot to their source material, they often have little to show for interims of originality. Hero films, in particular, are known for spurting out half-rate sequels. “Scott Pilgrim vs. The World” breaks the trend of the uninspired comic flick, and it does so by moving closer to its source — the printed page. Wright’s filmmaking casts the real world as a comic book in stark contrast to the many who try to adapt comic book themes and action realistically. In doing so, Wright opens our imaginations to the possibilities of everyday life in the presence of ridiculous powers but also considers the limitations of a life lived only in print. He embraces the absurdity of heroic idealism, immortalizing it in his beautiful visual style. Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cera), a hero unfit to assume to wrap himself the grand expectations of a heroism, lies at the center of the tale. The wholehearted subversive flip of the traditional hero imagery is quirky, hip, awkward, woefully honest and Canadian hipster. He fights as if he’s in a videogame and does so only to pursue Ramona (Mary Elizabeth Winstead). a strange, often toxic dream girl. He is a far cry from an archetypal, white bread and confident American superhero hell bent on achieving universal just. He’s a convincing everyman. Wright documents his comic book story with perfectly executed transitions. Scenes make fluid jumps between locations and time. As the setting constantly mutates in front of us, Wright keeps our eyes and ears fixed on the unbroken character interactions. Much like “Baby Driver,” the film also employs musical rhythm extensively. The fights swing and syncopate with the rhythms of the characters’ successes and woes. “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” illustrates Wright’s unbelievable capacity to seamlessly mash genres together and still make it work. Wright’s films pay homage to the immortal fact that a powerful story will always transcend the constraints of genre. Moreover, he asserts that effective visual storytelling should incorporate every tool at the director’s fingertips. When the year comes to a close, year-end lists will inevitably feature a disproportionate number of heavy, dark films with superb writing — films like “Moonlight” and “Manchester by the Sea.” But these lists, we know, will be too narrow. They’ll praise the writers and the criers but they’ll miss the masters of genre — those like Edgar Wright who wish only to entertain. Of course, talented genre filmmakers aren’t looking for awards, they simply want to craft thrilling fantasies in realms far away from the often bitter reality. Which is important, sometimes we can stare in the mirror a little too long and get disheartened, and it is in these cases, we need thunderclap, a car chase, a jump scare or a hearty laugh to jolt us from our realist stupor. Contact Mike Donovan at mdonov10@nd.edu LAUREN WELDON | The Observer

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Blaze your own trail Ben Padanilam Editor-in-Chief

Welcome home. Those are the words that greeted each and ever y one of you when you got your admitted students packet. It’s the sentiment that many of you felt when — and maybe even the reason why — you decided Notre Dame was the school you would spend your next four years at. And now that you’re here, the question becomes “what makes this place my home? ” That can be a difficult question to answer at first. You might experience the pressure that comes w ith being a college student: family, friends and your parent’s friend whom you don’t really know but always seem to want to pass on w isdom to you any ways have undoubtedly told you, in some form or another, that college is the “best four years of your life.” With that comes the stress of just tr y ing to fit in, maybe even coercing ourselves to be the people we think others want us to be. As students at Notre Dame, you are already high achievers. You’ve pushed yourself both in and outside of the classroom to earn your spot here. But w ith that drive comes other pressures: the pressure to prove you belong here w ith other high-achiev ing students; the pressure to pick the right major that sets you on the right career path. The pressure to follow the formula — work hard in class, play hard outside of it, get an internship, turn that into an offer and begin a career worthy of your degree here. I certainly dealt w ith those pressures my first and second years here and I think the one piece of adv ice I w ish I would have know n then that I know now is this: There is no formula and the best thing you can do is just be yourself. I know, it’s just another one of the cliches that w ill be throw n at you as you come to campus. But it’s true — there’s no blueprint for a good college experience, let alone one to make the most of your time at a place as special as Notre Dame. Someone else’s experience might help shape your ow n, but it won’t be exactly the same. As you move into your dorms, some of you w ill find the friends you’ll have for the rest of your lives. But some of you w ill take time — weeks, months, a year or two even — to really find your niche on this campus, and you shouldn’t get dismayed if you find that to be the case. There are too many opportunities to tr y and communities waiting for you to be someone you aren’t. They might not always be easy to find and you might not find them right away, but they are there waiting for you. So have an open mind and don’t be afraid to go outside your comfort zone — if only once — to give those opportunities a chance, even when it might not be what the college formula calls for or what ever yone else is doing. Ralph Waldo Emerson said it best: “Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” Because even if you’re hesitant now, that opportunit y might just be the activ it y or group that defines your experience here. It might just be the trail that makes these next four years the “best four years of your life.” Contact Ben Padanilam at bpadanil@nd.edu The views expressed in the Inside Column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.

LETTERs TO THE EDITOR

You are Notre Dame Dear Students, I extend a warm welcome to all Notre Dame students. Whether you are arriving on campus for the first time or returning after a summer away, we are very glad you are part of the Notre Dame community. As we celebrate the University’s 175th anniversary and open the academic year, I invite you to attend a special campus-wide Mass on Saturday, Aug. 26 at 11:30 a.m. in front of Bond Hall. Please join me on this important occasion to gather as a community, welcome new members and ask God’s blessing on our endeavors in the coming year. Following Mass, there will be a picnic on South Quad, where live music and other activities are planned. All are welcome. We will be joined at Mass by Notre Dame Trail pilgrims who walked all or part of the 300 miles that Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., and his fellow religious trekked in 1842 from Vincennes, Indiana, to found the University of Notre Dame. I welcome you to join the pilgrims as we walk the final three miles of the Trail to campus that morning. We will meet at South Bend’s Howard Park at 8:30 a.m. for a blessing before we begin. You can find more information and register for the Trail at trail.nd.edu. The University of Notre Dame’s mission is distinctive. We strive to offer an undergraduate education of the whole person — mind, body and

— that is second to none. We cultivate scholarly excellence, and we advance human understanding through top-tier research and post-baccalaureate programs. In all that we do, we ensure that the Catholic identity of Notre Dame informs our efforts. As you know, the University has a rich history. Generations of Notre Dame graduates have been shaped by their experiences here, and they, in turn, have left their mark on the University. We invite you to do the same, to be part of Notre Dame’s present as well as its future. Individually and collectively, you have tremendous talents and gifts to share. At a time when the world’s need for compassionate and creative leaders is great, I hope you will take every day, every place on this campus and every conversation with those you encounter here as an opportunity to engage, learn and grow. You are Notre Dame, and we are better because you are here. Once again, welcome. I wish you every grace and blessing, and my prayers are with you. In Notre Dame, Fr. John Jenkins University President Aug. 16

Openness of mind and heart Each year at Saint Mary’s, we focus on a core value of the College’s mission. This year, it’s justice. We must be ever mindful of the respect and fairness that we owe each other in accordance with every person’s God-given dignity. In the academic, spiritual and social life at Saint Mary’s, we strive every day to ref lect that paramount ideal of our campus community. These are challenging times. The tension between people and the strain that conf licting ideas put on communities can be felt across the country, including in places where a diversity of viewpoints should be most welcome — college campuses. In keeping with the College’s dedication to fostering a culture of justice, I want to reaffirm Saint Mary’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, to ensuring a welcoming environment for students, faculty and staff of all cultural, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds. Maintaining that environment also demands an empathetic respect for differences of opinion, an affirmative recognition that debate in good faith serves the highest educational purpose,

nurturing intellectual growth and stimulating the pursuit of truth. In my first academic year as president, I was h0eartened to find a campus community alive with spirited ideas and inspired by the young women who advanced them with courage and conviction. Students must continue to pursue the cause of justice in keeping with their conscience. A true culture of justice also demands a recognition of the humanity of those who hold differing views. Opponents should not be treated as enemies. Dialogue should be engaged with an openness of mind and heart that leads to understanding, an essential step toward resolving our differences with mercy toward our adversaries. As Pope Francis has said, “justice is mercy and mercy is justice,” concepts that cannot be separated if we are to fulfill them as we’re called to do. I’m proud to be part of a campus community at Saint Mary’s that takes that call so fervently to heart. Jan Cervelli College President Aug. 17

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The beginning of a journey Dear New Students, Like generations who came before, you are embarking on a journey at Notre Dame where you will have an opportunity to advance your knowledge, develop your leadership skills, deepen your faith, learn from others and form lifelong friendships. Whether you are a first-year undergraduate, transfer, professional or graduate student, we are delighted that you have chosen to join our community; and I extend a warm welcome to you as you begin this formative time in your life. I hope that Notre Dame challenges you in many ways. Your professors, your rector, your advisors and your classmates will encourage you to stretch yourself intellectually and develop on a spiritual and personal level. Take these opportunities to find a passion that matches your talents and allows you to lead a purposeful life. Dare to be different, yet be respectful and welcoming to all. Have a wonderful time without engaging in behavior that would place you or others at risk. Expect much of yourself, care for those in the community around you and

reach out for support when needed. Explore new things while cherishing the people and traditions that matter. Embrace Notre Dame’s distinctive Catholic mission, and enrich your understanding of it through study and ref lection. Contribute your own talents to improve the lives of others. Much of your development at the University can and should occur on your own. At the same time, know the Division of Student Affairs is available to support you through our residential communities and a variety of student service departments. Rectors and members of our hall staffs across 30 undergraduate communities and two graduate and family residences are dedicated to building Christian communities that are rooted in the Holy Cross tradition. The professionals who serve in Campus Ministry, the Career Center, the McDonald Center for Student Well-Being, the Office of Community Standards, the Gender Relations Center, Graduate Career Services, Graduate Student Life, the Office of Housing, Multicultural Student Programs and Services, RecSports, Sara Bea

Disability Services, the Student Activities Office, the Office of Student Enrichment, the University Counseling Center, University Health Services and beyond are trained to provide specialized services and programming that will complement your development. All of us are eager to smooth and enhance the road that you will travel during your time at Notre Dame, and I encourage you to seek our help along the way. I look forward to watching how your presence, energy and ideas renew and enhance our University. You will lead Notre Dame in new directions based on the paths you pursue. May we all form a strong community and write the next chapter of this beloved institution together. With best wishes and prayers for a successful year, Erin Hoffmann Harding vice president of Student Affairs Notre Dame Aug. 7

Welcome Belles of 2021 I am so excited that you have finally arrived on campus. It has been a long journey getting to move-in day and it’s a huge milestone to celebrate. Your fellow Belles are so thrilled that you are here and are anxious to get to know each and every one of you. Belles Beginnings will be an incredible experience. There will be highs and lows to the weekend as you meet new friends and learn a wealth of information. It will be overwhelming at times, and as many of you will be living away from home for the very first time, you will have to say goodbye to your families. As hard as it may be, trust me when I tell you things will get better and you will be OK. College is an adjustment for everyone and you most certainly are not alone. However, cherish each moment and memory you make this weekend and throughout your first year at Saint Mary’s.

Your time at this place will go by much faster than you think. You are joining a community that is much bigger than yourself and the confines of our campus. The support you will receive from your fellow Belles will be incredible, but you also are part of a community that spans across the world. You are a part of a tradition of excellent, talented and unique women. Each one of you will be no exception to this. Saint Mary’s College is the most special place and four years here will never be enough. I encourage you over the next few weeks to step outside of your comfort zone and try something new. Go into your neighbor’s room and introduce yourself; get involved on campus and get to know your professors. Each experience will enrich your life in ways you never thought possible and four

years from now, you will look back and be thankful that you made the decision to attend Saint Mary’s College. You are about to embark on the journey of a lifetime and Saint Mary’s will not let you down. You will leave this place more accomplished, wellrounded and capable than when you entered. Therefore, be yourself, be confident and enjoy the life changing adventure. And if you ever need a break, a simple walk down the Avenue always helps, but most importantly it will always lead you home. Bailey Oppman student body president Saint Mary’s Aug. 17

Engage and experience By the end of my first semester at Notre Dame, I had changed my major four times. The frequent visits to my first year advisor were not spurred on by the level of difficulty of my classes or the demands of the curriculum, but instead, by my rapidly growing interests and passions. Every time I attended a new lecture, joined a new club or interacted with a new professor, I found myself re-envisioning my academic future and the possibilities that Notre Dame has to offer. From my topical science, Biodiversity, inspiring me to travel and research elephant conservation,

to Religion & Politics pushing me to critically question and grow my beliefs, I learned and integrated a unique set of courses into what has now informed my education. You will have an opportunity here, especially in this first year, to engage and experience in ways you never would have thought possible. My advice is to never dismiss a requirement or class outside your major, always take the chance to go outside your comfort zone and get excited about the opportunities that will be surrounding you every day. Get involved

in clubs that not only peak your interests, but also expand them. Figure out what you want to change in the world and make your difference. College is a lot more than learning inside the classroom, and there is no better place in the world to start that journey than here. Welcome to Notre Dame.

Rebecca Blais student body president Notre Dame Aug. 17

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Horoscope | Eugenia Last Happy Birthday: You’ll be torn between what you want to do and what you have to do. Handle your affairs with finesse. Get organized and prepare to take care of your responsibilities swiftly. Freeing up time to embrace the projects, people and activities that bring you joy will make this a year to remember instead of one filled with regret. Your numbers are 9, 11, 23, 27, 31, 34, 45. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Love is in the air. Embrace new friendships and relationships today and don’t be afraid to be yourself. Take on a leadership position at work, and your enthusiasm will pay off. It’s important to say yes to new adventures this week and stay open to change. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Someone from your past will tempt you to make a decision that could end in a financial windfall for you. Stay true to your beliefs, but be open to new possibilities and partnerships. Fortune could find you through a rekindled friendship. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You are thoughtful, original and progressive. You are passionate and proactive. CANCER ( June 21-July 22): Someone will try to take over or bully you into something you should have no part of. Don’t let anyone take advantage of you or pressure you into something you don’t want to do. Avoid indulgence and impulsiveness. LEO ( July 23-Aug. 22): Short trips, personal pick-me-ups and celebrating your good fortune with someone you love are featured. Opportunities will be abundant, and taking advantage of what’s available will put you in a stellar position. Don’t let a bully stand in your way. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Self-criticism will do you good and bring about alterations to the way you do things. Limit your expenditures and try not to overindulge in food and drink. Emotional situations will turn sour if you or someone else overreacts. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Learn from those with more experience than you. Cooperation will work to your advantage when seeking advancement. Personal and business partnerships look promising once you get past divvying up responsibilities. Maintaining balance in your life will lead to success. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Learn from those with more experience than you. Cooperation will work to your advantage when seeking advancement. Personal and business partnerships look promising once you get past divvying up responsibilities. Maintaining balance in your life will lead to success. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Communication, travel and obtaining accurate information will be a challenge. Stick to the people you know and focus on improving your personal relationships. An opportunity will come out of nowhere. Know your assets and your limitations. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Pressure will be put on you to take action before you are ready to participate. Don’t feel obligated to align yourself with anyone who appears unstable. Believe in your ability to rise on your own merit. AQUARIUS ( Jan. 20-Feb. 18): A joint venture will change your life. Take the initiative to put your plans in motion. Personal and professional gains can be made by using your unique skills to bring about new opportunities. Physical improvements can be made. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Make decisions instead of taking orders. Be creative and look for alternative ways to live your life. Don’t give in to peer pressure. Use your imagination and create the life that inspires you to be your best. Birthday Baby: You are creative and driven and your passion for what you love will open many doors. Embrace your time with friends, new and old.

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Irish squads climb ACC ranks Elizabeth Greason Sports Editor

W hen the Irish made the move to the ACC in 2013, they endured some ver y visible growing pains. After spending years as some of the top teams in the Big East — Notre Dame won seven conference titles in its final year in the Big East alone, with men’s soccer, men’s and women’s tennis, the indoor women’s track team, the outdoor women’s track squad, women’s golf and rowing each bringing home a crown — the move to the more competitive ACC provided a bit of a wakeup call for Irish teams that had faced minimal challenges in conference play over the years. With the exception of women’s basketball, which has thrived in the ACC, given room to breathe from perennial Big East and national rival UConn, winning the ACC regular season and tournament titles four consecutive times (ever y year it has been in the conference), Notre Dame teams have struggled to find their footing. However, it appears that the majority of the Irish squads are starting to make their mark on and feel more at home in the ACC. In its final season in the Big East, volleyball finished with a record of 20-10. The next season, the first in the ACC, it went 7-13 against conference opponents, and by the 2014-2015 season, the Irish record had fallen to 6-23, winning just three matches against conference opponents, prompting the removal of longtime head coach Debbie Brown. In just its second season under head coach Jim McLaughlin, however, the Irish were tied for first place in the ACC until past half way through the season. The team has done a 180-degree turn-around and is poised to win an ACC title this season, just two years after going just 2-18 in the conference. W hile its record does not shine on paper, softball made strides in the 2017 season. After struggling at the start of the season with non-conference tournaments against nationallyranked teams, the Irish began to find their stride as they regained home field advantage, going 14-6 at home and 34-23 overall. The Irish found ways to dig deep and win series against ACC opponents, finishing

just above the .500 mark in the conference. W hile this was a regression from years past in the ACC, it is a mark of the fact that the Irish have found a way to be competitive against the toptier warm-weather schools with whom they share a conference. Men’s and women’s golf are two programs that have struggled since making the transition to the ACC. Both found frequent success in the Big East, but playing against so many warmweather schools in the lies of Clemson, Miami and Florida State has proven to be a challenge for the Irish, who are forced to take their practice inside for much of the year. After struggling throughout the four seasons in the ACC, Notre Dame decided it was time for a change at the helm of the men’s golf program and replaced head coach Jim Kubinski with John Handrigan — an assistant at Florida. After a multiple-win season under Kubinski, Handrigan will look to carr y some of the progress the squad has made into a successful ACC program this season. Men’s basketball is another top-tier program that has surprised many as it has settled into its role in the ACC. After winning the conference in 2015, it advanced to the ACC tournament final in 2017, and found success on a national level, reaching back-to-back Elite Eights in 2015 and 2016. The ACC poses some of the stiffest competition in the countr y for Mike Brey’s squad, with UNC, Louisville and Duke as regular opponents. And yet, the team has found a way to be successful, something that was not guaranteed with the move, like it was for Muffet McGraw’s women’s team. Notre Dame’s move to the ACC was a bold one. It forced the Irish into a conference in which it plays schools that pose a real challenge for them in ever y sports. And the switch certainly has not been an easy one for most of the teams. But, going into their fifth season in the ACC, Notre Dame is settling in and finally ready to meet the higher standards the ACC requires for victories. Contact Elizabeth Greason at egreason@nd.edu The views expressed in this Sports Authority are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.

North Carolina academic scandal case continues Associated Press

North Carolina has wrapped up a two-day hearing with an NCA A infractions committee panel that will decide whether the school faces penalties tied to its multi-year academic scandal. Now the case goes into yet another holding pattern. School officials spent much of Wednesday in a closeddoor meeting with committee members in Nashville, Tennessee. They returned Thursday morning for a second session lasting about 4½ hours with the panel that will determine whether UNC faces penalties such as fines, probation or vacated wins and championships. NCA A spokeswoman Stacey Osburn confirmed the hearing was complete but both sides were mum afterward. Osburn didn’t comment further because the panel must deliberate before issuing a ruling, which typically comes weeks to months after a hearing. UNC athletics spokesman Steve Kirschner said the school wouldn’t have any comments about the hearing either. Getting through the

hearing process was a major step toward resolution in a delay-filled case tied to irregular courses, though there’s still the potential for the case to linger beyond a ruling if UNC decides to appeal or pursue legal action. The school faces five top-level charges, including lack of institutional control. The focus is independent study-style courses in the formerly named African and Afro-American Studies (AFAM) department. The courses were misidentified as lecture classes that didn’t meet and required a research paper or two for typically high grades. In a 2014 investigation, former U.S. Justice Department official Kenneth Wainstein estimated more than 3,100 students were affected between 1993 and 2011, with athletes making up roughly half the enrollments. The NCA A has said UNC used those courses to help keep athletes eligible. The case grew as an offshoot of a 2010 probe of the football program that resulted in sanctions in March 2012. The NCA A reopened an investigation in summer 2014, filed charges in a May 2015, revised them in

April 2016 and then again in December. Most notably, the NCA A originally treated some of the academic issues as improper benefits by saying athletes received access to the courses and other assistance generally unavailable to non-athletes. The NCA A removed that charge in the second Notice of Allegations (NOA), then revamped and re-inserted it into the third NOA. UNC has challenged the NCA A’s jurisdiction, saying its accreditation agency — which sanctioned the school with a year of probation — was the proper authority and that the NCA A was overreaching in what should be an academic matter . The NCA A enforcement staff countered in a July filing: “The issues at the heart of this case are clearly the NCA A’s business.” UNC has argued non-athletes had access to the courses and athletes didn’t receive special treatment. It has also challenged Wainstein’s estimate of athlete enrollments, saying Wainstein counted athletes who were no longer team members and putting the figure at less than 30 percent.

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Former ND, Lakers player Tommy Hawkins dies Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — Tommy Hawkins, the first black basketball player to earn All-America honors at Notre Dame and who played for the Los Angeles Lakers during a 10-year NBA career, died Wednesday. He was 80. Hawkins died in his sleep at home in Malibu, son Kevin told The Associated Press. He had been in good health and had lay down to rest, his oldest son said. Hawkins graduated from Notre Dame in 1959 after playing three years on the basketball team. He had 1,318 career rebounds for the longest-standing record in Fighting Irish history. He was named to the school’s All-Century team in 2004 and inducted into its Ring of Honor in 2015. He led the Irish to a 44-13 record over his last two seasons, including an

Elite Eight berth in the 1958 NCAA Tournament. “He loved Notre Dame with every fiber of his being,” said Kevin Hawkins, who followed in his father’s footsteps and played basketball for the Irish before graduating in 1981. “He said Notre Dame did so much for him and grew him up to become the man that he would become.” Hawkins became close with Notre Dame president Theodore Hesburgh, who served from 1952-87. Hesburgh was supportive when Hawkins was dating a white woman from nearby Saint Mary’s College and they were turned away from a South Bend restaurant that wouldn’t allow the interracial couple to dine, Kevin Hawkins said. “That act led Father Hesburgh to ban Notre Dame (students) from eating there until my

father got a public apology,” Kevin Hawkins said by phone from his home in South Bend. “Notre Dame walked the talk when you talk about civil rights. That meant the world to him.” Kevin Hawkins said his father’s basketball teammate and future NFL Hall of Famer Paul Hornung led Hawkins back to the restaurant to secure the apology. Kevin Hawkins said he spoke to his father almost daily and they had recently discussed last weekend’s civil unrest in Charlottesville, Virginia. Hawkins was selected by the Minneapolis Lakers with the third pick in the first round of the 1959 NBA draft. He played one season in Minnesota before moving with the team to Los Angeles. He went on to play six seasons for the Lakers, averaging 9.0 points and 5.7 rebounds in 454 games.

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2017 squad picks up where last year’s left off By MAREK MAZUREK Assistant Managing Editor

Editor’s Note: A version of this story was published online July 7. The 2017 version of Notre Dame is beginning to take shape. The Irish held one practice over the summer that was open to the media. The squad ran through a series of drills, followed by 3-on-3 and 5-on-5 action. Notre Dame’s first game of the 2017 season against DePaul is over four months away, but on paper, the Irish should be poised to set up shop in the top-25 rankings and potentially make a run at an ACC title.

New leadership The 2017 Irish will look very similar to the 2016 team that finished third in the ACC regular season and runnerup in the ACC tournament. The only two departing members of last year’s team are former captains Steve Vasturia and V.J. Beachem. Forward Austin Torres elected to stay for a fifth season of eligibility. Though they were Notre Dame’s only two losses on the roster, Vasturia and Beachem were big contributors last year and the Irish will miss them, especially when it comes to leadership. This year, that mantle will fall to Torres and seniors Matt Farrell and Bonzie Colson. Despite the change, Farrell thinks the differing leadership styles of the Irish upperclassmen will meld

well together. “We’re going to work on leading,” Farrell said July 6. “We have different ways of leading. I have a different way than Bonzie, Bonzie has a different way than Torres, and we have to find a way to bring that all together and lead the right way.” In addition to being different than each other, Colson and Farrell are certainly different than Vasturia and Beachem, both of whom brought a more calm, nevertoo-high but never-too-low presence last year. Irish head coach Mike Brey said that’s a role he may have to step into more this coming season as the reassuring presence. “I think the biggest challenge for me will be keeping them loose when they have disappointment,” Brey said. “This is a group that’s really hard on themselves, and I’ve got to help them think of the big picture. Matty and Bonzie are setting a great tone.” Beyond Farrell, Colson and Torres, junior guard Rex Pf lueger may also take the next step towards a leadership role, as he looks to see a significant increase in playing time. “I definitely believe that I’m going to be a voice for our team this year,” Pf lueger said. “I have two years under my belt. I’ve been through the fire a little bit with our team, so I’m excited to be a voice for us.

Offense There shouldn’t be a lot to worry about offensively for the Irish with Colson and Farrell returning. The duo

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Irish sophomore forward John Mooney plays defense while senior forwards Bonzie Colson and Martinas Geben look on during a practice July 6 at the men’s basketball practice facility in the Joyce Center.

looked like Notre Dame’s best offensive options last year, and without Vasturia or Beachem, the two should see even more looks. But beyond Farrell and Colson, the third option on offense is still up in the air. Pf lueger, sophomore guard T.J. Gibbs, freshman guard D.J. Harvey and even sophomore forward John Mooney could emerge as that third scorer, Brey said. “I think it’s a T.J. Gibbs-Rex Pf lueger kind of thing,” Brey said. “Both of those guys are

going to play more minutes, and I think when they do, they’ll score for us. And then you’re looking at what does a D.J. Harvey do as a young guy, because he has the ability to score. W hat does a Johnny Mooney do? Can [senior forward] Martin Geben give us a little more of that? But I think it starts with Rex and T.J.” Pf lueger, having experience as a starter, in particular looks poised for a breakout season offensively, as he has mainly been used as a lockdown defender in his first two years on the team. “It’s time for me to be more aggressive, I think,” Pf lueger said. It’s time for me to take that role. I know V.J. and Steve were great sources of scoring for us, and I know I can help fulfill that role. I feel like I can do a little bit of ever ything — driving, shooting, I want to be a playmaker.”

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Irish sophomore forward Juwan Durham sets a screen on sophomore guard T.J. Gibbs during a practice July 6 at the practice facility in the Joyce Center. Durham transferred to Notre Dame from UConn.

After three consecutive appearances in the NCA A tournament Round of 32 and three consecutive successful showings in one of the strongest conferences in college basketball, the Irish are on a big upswing. Compared to the early years of Mike Brey’s tenure when just making the NCA A tournament was a victor y, Brey’s squads in the recent past have been plays away from the Final Four. That success, combined with a new practice facility on the horizon and a young coaching staff, have led to

marked success for Notre Dame on the recruiting trail. Since the end of the academic year in mid-May, Brey has landed three commitments from ESPN’s top 100 athletes in guards Prentiss Hubb, Rob Carmody and Dane Goodwin. Hubb hails from Mar yland — an area where Brey excels in recruiting — and looks to be a point guard at the college level. In late June, Carmody, a Pennsylvania native, verbally committed, and so did Goodwin two weeks later. With the guard position wrapped up, Brey said the trio of verbal commitments gives him the freedom to be more selective with his approach in the upcoming July evaluation period. “We could take five in this class,” Brey said of the 2018 recruiting class. “Or maybe it’s three and you don’t force anything and you think about another transfer at Christmas or in the spring. With what’s on the board for us, we can methodically go out there now in the next couple weeks. We don’t need to force anything.” And while fans are eager to land a big frontcourt commitment, Brey said his young bigs have a lot of potential. “We’ve got good young big guys,” Brey said. “[Junior Elijah] Burns, Mooney and [UConn transfer] Juwan [Durham] are really good big guys. We don’t need to force a big if it’s not a good fit for us.” Contact Marek Mazurek at mmazurek@nd.edu

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Roster additions provide athleticism for Irish team By MAREK MAZUREK Assistant Managing Editor

Editor’s Note: A version of this story was published online July 10. Change is the nature of college basketball. Some teams change drastically from one year to the next. Others — like Mike Brey’s Notre Dame squad — are full of familiar faces. Following their third consecutive trip to the Round of 32, the Irish lose only two players to graduation: guard Steve Vasturia and forward V.J. Beachem. They also lose a third if you count forward Matt Ryan transferring to Vanderbilt. And into their places step freshman guard D.J. Harvey and sophomore forward Juwan Durham.

Harvey As a freshman wing from DeMatha High School in Maryland, the expectation is that Harvey will contribute right away. “We’re going to need him in the rotation,” Irish head coach Mike Brey said after practice on July 6. “I think it’s clear we have to get him ready. I think [senior forward] Bonzie [Colson] and [senior guard] Matt [Farrell] and [graduate student forward] Austin Torres and [junior guard] Rex [Pflueger] have done a good job of nurturing him and getting him ready. He needs to be a key guy for us.” Harvey is arguably Brey’s biggest recruit since Demetrius Jackson, and in Thursday’s open practice, he certainly looked like it. What jumps out about Harvey

is his athleticism. He dunked the ball almost every chance he got in the practice and his elevation on jump shots was significant. But what jumps out to his teammates isn’t just the athleticism — it’s the mental preparation. “They come in with a maturity that you don’t really expect from newcomers,” Pflueger said of his new teammates. “D.J. carries himself with a lot of class. He’s a hardworking kid, and we’re excited for our future. He has a lot of tools. He played at a top-tier high school, so he understands the competition.” Farrell also said he was impressed with Harvey’s — and Durham’s — attitude. “They focus,” Farrell said. “They came in and they’re ready to work right away. They ask questions. They want to learn, and they’re good. Trust me, both Juwan and D.J. have very bright futures.” Though his role is sure to expand as the season progresses, Harvey said Brey expects him to play a familiar role for freshmen — defense. “[Brey] said he expects scoring and defense and also using my athleticism for rebounds,” Harvey said. “More so the defensive end, because there’s more there I can contribute right away. Just letting [the game] come to me, not trying to force it.” While Harvey undoubtedly shows promise, he admits he has a long way to go. “It’s a little different than high school ball. It’s way faster, the floor is more spread out. I’m still getting adjusted, but I’m coming along well,” Harvey said. “I have to keep moving without the ball. Usually in high school, I could

just go one-on-one with everybody, but here you gotta move, fight through screens.”

Durham The other new addition to the Irish is Juwan Durham. A 6-foot11 forward, Durham transferred to Notre Dame after playing his freshman season at UConn. Per NCAA rules, Durham will not be eligible to play this upcoming season but will have three years of eligibility remaining. Durham looked to be a highlytalented prospect coming out of high school, but he tore his ACL before his senior year. In his freshman year at UConn, Durham averaged under two points and rebounds a game in just eight minutes of playing time per contest. “It was really tough, because I didn’t want to be put in the same situation I was put in last year,” Durham said of his decision to come to Notre Dame. “I’m not saying anything was bad with UConn, I just felt it wasn’t the right fit for me. I wanted to go somewhere I’d be welcomed at.” In addition to a less crowded frontcourt, Durham said Brey’s open offense was a selling point for South Bend. “I really like the coaching staff,” Durham said. “They keep an open offense — it’s really loose, they let you play your game. I like the team, they’re a really good group of guys. They make it feel like a brotherhood, and that was something that was really important to me.” Though he can’t contribute right away, Durham will be a big part of the 2018-2019 team. After this season, when Colson, Geben and Torres graduate, it will be up to Durham, sophomore forward John Mooney and junior forward Elijah Burns to fill their shoes. But for now, Durham will have a year to get used to Notre Dame’s system as he learns under assistant coach Ryan Humphrey. And when he does hit the court next year, Durham said he hopes to be a bit bigger than he is now. “I feel like [the coaches] want me to get a lot stronger,” Durham said. “I’m at 218 right now, and I want to get at least to 235 by the end of the summer. I think I can do that.” Off the court, Durham said he’s enjoyed the team’s atmosphere as he adjusts to his new home. “It helps a lot, because on top of the Notre Dame school work and getting acclimated with everything here, there’s going to be a lot for me here,” Durham said. “So I’m just thankful that the guys are really lenient and patient with me. They understand that it’s tough for me. I’m just thankful they have my back.”

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Editor’s Note: A version of this story was published online July 7. Notre Dame has filled its vacancy at head coach. The men’s golf program announced the hiring of John Handrigan as its seventh head coach in team history in a press release July 7. Handrigan spent the last six seasons at Florida, including serving as associate head coach this past season, and he was named winner of the 2015 Jan Strickland award — which is given to the national assistant coach of the year — by the Golf Coaches Association of America. “After an extensive national search, John stood out as the clear choice to lead our men’s golf program into the future,” Notre Dame director of athletics Jack Swarbrick said in the release. “His values align with those of Notre Dame athletics, and John’s

experience as a collegiate athlete and coach give us confidence that he can return our program to national prominence.” Handrigan has head coaching experience, as he served as the head coach at Coker College from 20032007 and Queens University from 2007-2009. Prior to his time as an assistant at Florida, Handrigan was also an assistant coach at Kansas for two seasons and St. Francis for three seasons. “I’m humbled and honored to become the head men’s golf coach at Notre Dame,” Handrigan said in the release. “I have an incredible amount of respect for Notre Dame’s values, history, and tradition. I’m thankful for the opportunity to join such a prestigious University that provides the ultimate academic and athletic experience for its student-athletes.” Handrigan will replace Jim Kubinski, who served as head coach for the last 13 seasons.

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Irish freshman wing D.J. Harvey shoots a mid-range jumper during the team’s July 6 practice at the practice facility in the Joyce Center.

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Irish senior Thomas Steve hits an approach shot during the Battle at the Warren on April 16, 2016, at Warren Golf Course.

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Three Irish players drafted Observer Sports Staff

Editor’s Note: A version of this story was published online June 13. Notre Dame saw three players receive the opportunity to join the professional ranks of the game June 13, as Peter Solomon, Sean Guenther and Brad Bass were all selected on Day Two of the 2017 MLB Draft. Solomon, a right-handed pitcher, was selected in the fourth round of the draft by the Houston Astros with the 121st overall pick. The junior threw 131 innings over his three seasons with the Irish, including 54 this past season while coming primarily out of the bullpen, and averaged more than a strikeout per inning with 151 over three seasons, all while maintaining a 3.85 ERA during his collegiate career. Guenther, a left-handed pitcher, was picked in the seventh round by the Miami Marlins with the 209th overall pick. The junior pitched 182 1/3 innings over his three seasons, maintaining a 3.50 ERA. After starting 11 games last season, Guenther came in as a reliever in all 24 of his appearances this season, posting an ERA of 2.64 while striking out 69 batters in 58 innings. Just six picks later, Bass joined Guenther and Solomon when the Detroit Tigers drafted the right-hander with the 215th overall pick. The junior started 14 games for the Irish this past season, going 3-7 with a 3.74 ERA in 84 1/3 innings pitched. The three selections marked just the third time in program history that Notre Dame saw three players drafted in the first 10 rounds of the MLB Draft, including the second time it has happened under head coach Mik Aoki.

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Jessica Shepard makes move to Notre Dame from Nebraska Observer Sports Staff

Editor’s Note: A version of this story was published online June 11. The Irish will gain a two-time All Big-10 selection in Jessica Shepard, as the junior forward from Nebraska announced her decision June 1. The 2016 Big-10 Freshman of the Year nearly averaged a double-double her sophomore year, with 18 points and 9.8 rebounds per game. Shepard led the Cornhuskers in field goals and rebounds both of the past two seasons and scored 28 3-pointers in the 20162017 season, after failing to score any in the previous season. She

was named to the Naismith Award Midseason Top-30 Watch List this season, alongside the likes of former Irish guard Lindsay Allen, junior guard Arike Ogunbowale and senior forward Brianna Turner. “Jessica Shepard has a unique skill set and will fit in perfectly with the Princeton offense,” Irish head coach Muffet McGraw said in a press release. “She’s a great offensive threat who can face up, stretch the defense with her perimeter game and can dominate on the block. Jess brings a wealth of experience to our program and we’re excited to have her here in South Bend.” Shepard will sit out the 20172018 season, per NCAA regulations, and will have two seasons

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The Irish women’s basketball team huddles up before its Elite Eight matchup with Stanford on March 26 in Lexington, Kentucky.

of eligibility remaining. She will be joined on the roster in the fall by incoming freshmen Mikayla

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Vaughn and Danielle Patterson and graduate student transfer Lili Thompson.

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Irish forward Bjork signs with Boston Bruins Observer Sports Staff

Editor’s Note: A version of this story was published online May 30. Former Irish junior forward Anders Bjork signed a threeyear, entry-level deal with the Boston Bruins on May 30. Originally drafted in the fifth round of the 2014 NHL Draft, Bjork leaves Notre Dame after a season in which he led the team with 21 goals and 31 assists, earning All-American and first team Hockey East All-Star accolades. “This was a difficult decision because Notre Dame is such a special place,” Bjork said in a press release. “I am ready for the next step in my hockey career and am excited for the opportunity to join

the Boston Bruins organization. It is also important to me, my family, and my Notre Dame coaches that I finish earning my degree from the University so I will continue to work towards that goal as well. I would like to thank Coach Jackson, Coach Pooley and Coach Slaggert for their dedication and all they have done to help my development. I would also like to thank my mom and dad and siblings for their countless sacrifices and their leadership in character.” Bjork was the offensive leader for the Irish this past season. En route to the Frozen Four, Notre Dame went 22-52 when he registered at least a point, and Bjork scored six game-winning goals this year, a mark good for fourth best in the country.

In the NCAA Northeast regional, in which he was named Most Outstanding Player, Bjork scored two goals in a comeback win over topseeded Minnesota and assisted on all three of Notre Dame’s goals in its win over UMass Lowell to earn the program’s third trip to the Frozen Four. His career-best 52 points mark the first time an Irish player registered over 50 points in a season since the 2010-2011 season, and he is only the second player in collegiate history to be named a top-10 Hobey Baker finalist and Hockey Humanitarian Award finalist in the same season. He joined his father, Kirt, as the only Irish fatherson duo to ever earn AllAmerican honors.

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Former Irish forward Anders Bjork skates with the puck during Notre Dame’s 6-1 loss to Denver in the first round of the Frozen Four on April 6 at the United Center in Chicago. Bjork took one shot in the game.

White, Cage to sit for 2017 Observer Sports Staff

Editor’s Note: A version of this story was published online July 20. Notre Dame’s 2017 defense suffered two blows in quick succession, as junior safety Ashton White chose to leave the team while senior defensive tackle Daniel Cage opted to take a medical redshirt year. White, a three-star recruit from Washington D.C., was one of five players arrested in Fulton County in August 2016 after police found marijuana and an unlicensed firearm in a car with the group after stopping the car for speeding. White appeared in six games in 2016, making two tackles. White announced via Twitter on July 19 that he would be leaving the team, though he plans to remain enrolled at the University in order to complete his degree. White intends to transfer following the season, and will have two years of eligibility remaining after sitting out the 2017 campaign. “I would first like to thank Coach Kelly for the opportunity to play the game I love at such a wonderful institution such as Notre Dame,” White said via Twitter. “However, I will not be with the team this fall as I focus on some ambitious academic goals of mine.” With White leaving the team, Notre Dame’s depth at the safety position appears limited. With senior Drue Tranquill expected to appear at the “Rover” position for a significant portion of snaps,

if not starting at the role, the only other remaining safeties are juniors Nick Coleman and Nicco Fertitta, sophomores Christopher Schilling, Jalen Elliott and Devin Studstill, and freshmen Isaiah Robertson and Jordan Genmark Heath. Cage, on the other hand, will reportedly opt to leave the Irish for 2017 and take a medical redshirt year due to health concerns, particularly relating to concussions, according to Irish Illustrated. Cage’s mother, Bionne Cage, said the defensive tackle has suffered multiple headaches after suffering a concussion in November, according to the report. In addition to the concussions, Cage suffered a knee injury that required surgery, though he was expected to make a recovery in time for training camp. Cage’s family said he intends to return to the team for 2018, assuming his recovery goes as planned. Cage arrived at Notre Dame as a four-star prospect from Cincinnati and appeared in 30 games in his first three seasons at Notre Dame, making a total of 32 tackles. He recorded five tackles for loss, including four in the 2015 season. Much like White, Cage’s departure exposes a lack of depth at his position for the Irish. Behind likely starters junior Jerry Tillery and senior Jonathan Bonner, the only other inside options on scholarship on the Irish defensive line are senior Peter Mokwuah and juniors Micah Dew-Treadway, Elijah Taylor and Brandon Tiassum.

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Irish lineman Daniel Cage pursues senior Northwestern running back Justin Jackson during Notre Dame’s 43-40 loss to Northwestern on Nov. 11, 2014. Cage opted to take a medical redshirt this season.

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field — he changed lives.” One of the lives Parseghian changed was that of Peter Schivarelli, a former football player and member of the class of ’71. Parseghian, who Schivarelli said “had a bigger influence on me than even my own father,” inspired his players with his work ethic. “I quickly realized that no matter how hard we worked, Ara always outworked us,” Schivarelli said at the memorial ceremony. “We always felt that we were totally prepared for any situation. Ara always brought a special strength to the team — especially when he would say to us that, ‘We have no breaking point.’” Parseghian also served as a mentor to other coaches at the University, former Notre Dame basketball coach Richard “Digger” Phelps said during the ceremony. “I would say, as a young coach, the success I had as young as I was — that part of my life, it was Ara being my big brother and my mentor,” Phelps said. “He was incredible when it came to being who he was and how he was, especially in letting me learn and know and understand how to coach here at Notre Dame.” After Parseghian left Notre Dame, he continued to serve others through his work with the Ara Parseghian Medical Research Foundation, which he started in 1994 to fund research for a cure for NiemannPick Type C disease (NPC) after three of his grandchildren died from the illness. Despite painful losses in his life, Jenkins said, Parseghian refused to be broken. “After his coaching career ended, Ara lost his daughter, Karan, to [multiple sclerosis],” Jenkins said during his homily. “And with his son, Michael, and his daughter-in-law, Cindy, he endured the pain of losing three young, beautiful grandchildren to NiemannPick Type C disease. Such losses crush many people. They did not crush Ara, Michael, Cindy, Katie and their family. … Again, the work of Ara and his family [has] helped change the lives of future generations of children, and of those who love them.” It was this work, Jenkins said, that set Parseghian apart from other legendary football coaches in the University’s history. “Ara Parseghian was a great coach because he won football games,” he said. “He was a great man because he changed the lives of those around him. Many here can attest to that. For that reason, we gather to give thanks for Ara’s life, and give thanks that — in some way — each of us were part of that life.” The legacy Parseghian left as a coach and a man will live

on, Holtz said. “Ara Parseghian will live for many, many generations,” he said during the memorial ceremony. “Why? Because of the people he affected. He affected me, and the players that I affected were affected because of Ara Parseghian. I cannot say enough. Yes, we’re sad. I lost a friend, I lost a mentor, I lost a fellow coach and I lost a golfing partner. But ladies and gentlemen, I tend to focus on how fortunate and how blessed I was to be around such a positive influence in my life as Ara Parseghian.” Parseghian’s nephew, Tom Parseghian, who delivered a eulogy following the Mass, said Ara felt just as blessed to have been a member of the Notre Dame family. “Ara many times had spoken to how meaningful it was for him to be chosen to join the Notre Dame family,” he said. “He described the first time he drove down Notre Dame

Avenue, and as the Golden Dome came into view, it sent a chill down his spine. In 1964, before being offered the job, [then-University President Fr. Theodore Hesburgh] asked him a question: ‘Ara, will you adhere to the standards of integrity we expect here at Notre Dame?’ He verbally answered that question that day, and he continued to answer that question for the next 53 years.” In his opening remarks at the Mass, Jenkins said the memorial was particularly relevant because it fell on the anniversary of the death of one of Parseghian’s granddaughters, Marcia. “[Today] we celebrate Ara’s life,” he said. “It’s also the anniversary of the death of Marcia — who was Ara’s granddaughter — today, and so we remember her. We remember her with hope. Because our hope is that Ara is now with [his] grandkids and [his] daughter, who preceded

him in death, playing and laughing and smiling.” Phelps closed his remarks during the ceremony by paying tribute to Parseghian’s relationship with his wife, Katie. “There’s a lady on the Dome,” he said. “She’s the

Blessed Mother. But Katie, she was the heart and soul by his side until he passed. May he rest in peace. Ara, we miss you.” Contact Courtney Becker at cbecker3@nd.edu

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Former Irish head coach Ara Parseghian collects his thoughts following Notre Dame’s 51-0 win over USC on Nov. 26, 1966.

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based on his play. Vasturia also went undrafted and has not yet signed a deal with any NBA or Euro-League team.

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Former standout guard Demetrius Jackson’s career also took a sideways turn as the Boston Celtics waived Jackson on July 15. Jackson played in five NBA games last year, averaging 3.4 minutes per game and just two points. Jackson was often assigned to the Celtics’ D-League

affiliate — the Maine Red Claws. Jackson had been drafted by the Celtics with the 45th pick in the 2016 NBA draft. One former Notre Dame player did receive some good news, however. Big man Jack Cooley had been bouncing between the NBA summer league and

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the Euro-League. This summer, he participated in the Las Vegas Summer League on the Sacramento Kings and earned a two-way contract with the Kings on July 29. He is expected to split time between the Kings’ NBA roster and Sacramento’s G-League affiliate the Reno Bighorns.

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meet on the field, with Auburn, Kentucky and Mississippi State being the others. But that will change come Sept. 12, 2020, when the Razorbacks travel north to take on the Irish at Notre Dame Stadium in the first of the two-game series. “Whenever we have an opponent come to Notre Dame Stadium for the first time, there’s another layer of interest in the game,” Notre Dame director of athletics Jack Swarbrick said in the release. “The same is true for our program and fans when we play away from home at a first-time venue.” The second game of the home-and-home series is scheduled to take place on Oct. 4, 2025, at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. “This two-game series will provide our program with another opportunity to play a top-caliber foe from the Southeastern Conference,” Irish head coach Brian Kelly said in the release. “[Arkansas head coach Bret] Bielema is a tremendous coach, and his teams have always played a physical style of football. I know our team and fans will be excited to play the Razorbacks.”

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Ara Parseghian Memorial

Former football coach Ara Parseghian dies By COURTNEY BECKER News Editor

Editor’s Note: A version of this story was published online Aug. 6. Legendar y Notre Dame football coach Ara Parseghian was a “tremendous indiv idual,” former football coach Lou Holtz said. “A lot of people can be successful, but Ara was significant,” he said. “Significance is when you help other people be successful. Of course, that lasts many a lifetime.” Holtz spoke Sunday at a ceremony honoring Parseghian, who died Wednesday at the age of 94, follow ing a memorial Mass in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. Universit y President Fr. John Jenkins said in his homily that during his era as Notre Dame’s football coach, Parseghian, who led the program to a 95-17-4 record and national titles in 1966 and 1973, was “revered” by the student body. “W hen it would rain during football games, a chant

from the student section would go up: ‘Ara, stop the rain. Ara, stop the rain.’ His accomplishments as a coach were so remarkable that we attributed to him almost supernatural powers,” Jenkins said in the homily. “The confidence was well deser ved.” In his first season as head coach, Parseghian turned around a team that had finished w ith a 2-7 record the prev ious year, finishing the season at 9-1. Jenkins said this improvement was largely due to Parseghian’s mentorship of his players. “To accomplish that feat, a coach needs — and Ara certainly had — a mastery of the complex technique and strategies of football,” he said. “That’s not enough. A coach needs the ability to lead and shape a group of young men to believe in themselves and to dedicate themselves to a common goal. … Ara Parseghian was much more than a football coach. He was, most of all, a teacher and leader of men. As such, he not only achieved success on the

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Former Irish head coach Ara Parseghian is carried by his players on to the field after Notre Dame’s 23-14 win over USC on Oct. 27, 1973. Parseghian compiled a record of 95-17-4 over his 11 seasons at Notre Dame.

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Former Irish players struggle to make NBA

ND schedules future games

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It has been rough going for former Irish players tr y ing to make the NBA this summer. Notre Dame graduated only t wo players from the 2016-2017 roster — former captains V.J. Beachem and Steve Vasturia — and both have attempted to make their ways onto NBA rosters. Beachem, who averaged 14.5 points and 4.1 rebounds per game last season, played for the Minnesota Timber wolves during the NBA’s 2017 Las Vegas Summer League, receiv ing minimal play ing time. He was not drafted. Beachem signed a contract w ith the Los Angeles Lakers on August 9. According to the South Bend Tribune, Beachem said the contract was partially guaranteed for him to attend the Lakers training camp and could possibly earn a two-way deal

Editor’s Note: A version of this story was published online Aug. 14.

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Former Irish forward V.J. Beachem defends the hoop during Notre Dame’s 83-71 loss to West Virignia on March 18.

Notre Dame added two sets of two-game series to its schedule over the summer: a neutral-site series with Big-10 opponent Wisconsin and another two-game series with SEC opponent Arkansas. The first game against Wisconsin will take place Oct. 3, 2020, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and then the two teams will travel to Chicago on Sept. 25, 2021, where they will meet at Soldier Field. The Irish are 8-6-2 all-time against the Badgers, but the last time the two teams met was in 1964, when Notre Dame walked away with a 31-7 victory. Notre Dame has never played a game at Lambeau Field — the home field of the NFL’s Green Bay Packers — but has

strong ties to the area as Curly Lambeau, the founder of the Packers, played football for the Irish in 1918. The Irish played their 2012 Shamrock Series matchup at Soldier Field, beating Miami 41-3 en route to a perfect regular season and trip to the BCS championship game. The Badgers were more recently in Lambeau in a game against LSU in 2016, winning 16-14. The announcement for the series took place at the Under Armour store in Chicago. According to the South Bend Tribune, Notre Dame director of athletics Jack Swarbrick stated that both games will be designated as Shamrock Series games. Notre Dame and Arkansas will share a field for the first time in 2020, which was announced in a press release. Arkansas is one of four SEC programs the Irish have yet to see FOOTBALL PAGE 23