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Successful senior send-off Notre Dame’s defense limits Navy’s offense to secure ‘gritty’ win on Senior Day

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Irish junior cornerback Shaun Crawford tackles Midshipmen junior quarterback Zach Abey during Notre Dame’s 24-17 win over Navy on Saturday at Notre Dame Stadium.

Crawford had seven tackles in the game, the fifth-best mark on the team in the game behind linebackers Greer Martini, Drue Tranquill and Te’von Coney and cornerback Julian Love.

ND leaves room for improvement in victory Elizabeth Greason Sports Editor

There were a lot of questions surrounding how No. 8 Notre Dame would bounce back from last week’s crushing defeat at the hands of now-No. 3 Miami (FL).

Some believed the Irish (9-2) wouldn’t be able to rebound at all against Navy, who has managed to be a thorn in Notre Dame’s side over the last 10 years, now that the College Football Playoff is out of the picture. Others thought this was Notre Dame’s chance to prove the naysayers wrong after last week with a resounding win over the Midshipmen (6-4, 4-3 AAC).

Notre Dame did neither.

The squad’s 24-17 victory on Senior Day was a good one and should not be discounted by any means. Defensively, the Irish handled the Navy triple-option attack impressively — as a team that has faced the Navy triple-option for see GREASON PAGE 3

By CONNOR MULVENA Sports Writer

The Irish faced a unique opponent in the Midshipmen on Saturday. On top of that, the weather was less than ideal, with steady rain and cold winds prevailing throughout the game.

After both teams failed to score on their opening drives, the Irish (9-2) would pick things up at their own 32-yard line, where junior running back Josh Adams led the offense on the ground.

On the second play of the drive, Adams rushed for four yards and became the sixth running back in Notre Dame history to eclipse 3,000 rushing yards. The Irish advanced into the red zone, but they were unable to get in the endzone. Facing fourth-and-nine, the Irish called on junior kicker Justin Yoon, who nailed the 29yard field goal to put the Irish up by three with five minutes remaining in the first quarter.

On its next drive, Navy (6-4, 4-3 AAC) drove down the field for over seven minutes, but was forced to settle for a field goal.

Both teams would trade punts as the second quarter reached the halfway point. Navy continued to go with the option,

keeping the ball on the ground in the hands of junior quarterback Zach Abey and junior fullback Anthony Gargiulo. After 11 plays lasting about just over five minutes, Abey rushed for a one-yard touchdown with 1:08 remaining in the half.

With little time to waste, junior quarterback Brandon Wimbush and the offense risked going into halftime trailing.

Wimbush completed a 23yard pass to sophomore wide receiver Kevin Stepherson, followed by a 28-yard completion to sophomore receiver Chase Claypool, which put the Irish in the red zone. With eight seconds remaining in the half, Wimbush held the ball and rushed two yards into the end zone to tie the game as Notre Dame headed into the locker room.

The score before half proved essential to the momentum of the Irish in the second half.

Graduate student offensive linemen Mike McGlinchey noted the importance of the team’s final drive before halftime.

“It was huge,” McGlinchey said. “We were pretty upset with ourselves, not having scored before that. It gave us a big boost going into halftime. We had a

great drive there … Great execution, great job by our quarterback, Brandon, and our receivers making plays, and we protected pretty well on that drive so it was huge for us.”

Navy continued its timeconsuming option attack at the start of the second half. After Garguilo rushed for 19 yards and caught a 21-yard completion, the Midshipmen were back in the red zone. With 7:01 remaining in the third quarter, Abey connected with senior wide receiver Craig Scott for a 12-yard touchdown which put Navy ahead 17-10. The drive ate 7:59 off the clock, as the Midshipmen’s time of possession outweighed that of the Irish by over 25 minutes in total.

“I think in a game like this you don’t worry about rhythm, you worry about being efficient and being effective with the possessions that you have,” Adams said. “ ... Whatever chance I get to contribute I have to take advantage of that because you just never know with a great team like Navy the way they control the ball and control time of possession when you’re going to get out there. see DEFENSE PAGE 2

Irish overcome time of possession disparity in win

By JOE EVERETT Sports Writer

42:42 versus 17:18.

The time of possession disparity between Navy and Notre Dame on Saturday would usually be indicative of one result. If one team’s offense controls the ball for more than double the amount of time their opponent does, that team is almost guaranteed to win.

However, No. 8 Notre Dame (9-2) defied the odds Saturday afternoon and, in the shortest game Notre Dame has played in since its 2010 loss to Navy, ground out a 2417 victory over the Midshipmen. In fact, it was the largest time-of-possession difference by a victorious team in all of college football since 2015, when Texas defeated Rice.

So how did the Irish win? By putting together enough quality offensive drives, and a lot of defensive grit and fortitude.

When playing Navy (6-4, 4-3 AAC), a whole lot of conventional see POSSESSION PAGE 3

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Each and every moment you have to take advantage of your time out there.”

The Irish responded swiftly.

Led by Adams on the ground, the Irish advanced to the Navy 28-yard line on their next drive.

Nearing the red zone, Wimbush connected with Stepherson for a 30-yard touchdown to tie the game at 17 with 5:33 remaining in the third quarter. It was Stepherson’s first of two touchdowns on the day.

Wimbush said having Stepherson back has been a huge advantage for the Irish offense.

“It definitely means a lot and you see from the results that he is a huge factor now in our offense and he just adds to the already dynamic receiving corps,” Wimbush said. ”And he’s been with us since January and in the process of rebuilding this program and we turned this thing around. So I think he did a good job of all the way through to when he was able to get back on the field of preparing himself and being ready for this opportunity.”

Navy went on the advance into Notre Dame’s territory on its next drive. But, after being stopped on third down, it was forced to attempt a 37-yard field goal, which sophomore kicker Owen White missed wide, giving the Irish a chance to take the lead.

Heading into the fourth quarter with the game tied at 17, Notre Dame looked to capitalize on Navy’s failed field goal attempt. The offense came out strong again as it had on its last drive. Wimbush led the Irish into Navy territory, where he completed a pass to Stepherson once again for 28 yards. On the next play, Wimbush connected with Stepherson for a 9-yard touchdown, which put the Irish ahead by seven. The score was thanks, in large part, to the strong rushing of Adams in the series.

Wimbush noted the advantages that Adams’ running game offered the passing game.

“Yeah, obviously it’s no secret that the running game has definitely opened up a lot of things for us this season, and I think Josh — he came out in the second half, and he saw a little bit more, holes were opening up and he did have a more

effective second half running the ball,” Wimbush said.

Navy looked to answer the Irish score on its next drive and the Midshipmen slowly made their way to midfield. Their march forward was halted, however, by sophomore cornerback Troy Pride Jr., who intercepted a pass from Abey and was taken down at the 14-yard line. Notre Dame went threeand-out on its drive after the interception, giving Navy 5:33 to send the game into overtime.

Navy’s offense collected on the 25-yard line, with one last chance to extend the game. It continued to advance, eventually finding itself at the Notre Dame 25-yard line with 1:28 remaining in the game.

After calling for a time out, the Midshipmen came out on fourth down with a chance to make a statement.

The Irish tried for a trick play with senior slotback Darryl Bonner attempting the pass.

But Bonner was pressured and let go of the ball sooner than he wanted to, resulting in an incompletion and a turnover on downs.

Senior linebacker Drue Tranquill commented on the intensity of the atmosphere on

defense, as Navy attempted to send the game into overtime on their last drive.

“I just remember, I was exhausted out there,” Tranquill said. “They had the ball for over 40 minutes, and I could just feel the fatigue there on the last drive. I was reminded of all the training that we’ve gone through, all the training in the offseason, all those states of fatigue. I was just looking at the guys, and they just had the eye of the tiger. I knew someone was going to come up with a big play, and we would be able to get them in an unfavorable down to where they had to throw the ball and do what they don’t like to do.”

As the game came to a close and the Irish headed toward the student section, it was clear that emotions were high, especially for those who were playing their last game at Notre Dame Stadium.

“It was very emotional. It’s a little saddening, to play your last game at Notre Dame Stadium,” McGlinchey said.

“I love this place, and I’m just happy we got out of there with a win. It means the world to me to have been able to play here and build the relationships I have

with our guys. I’m so lucky.”

The Irish defense played exceptionally well, managing to contain a unique offensive.

Senior linebacker Greer Martini has proved to be a menace for the Navy offense the past few years. He excelled against the option again tonight, recording 15 tackles, four more than his former career high. “[Navy head coach] Ken Niumatalolo asked me if he was a senior, and he hoped that he would not be back next year,” Kelly said. “He’s tried to block him, he can’t block him, he was our player of the game, he got the game ball … He was physical, he played with the top of his pads. I mean it was a clinic in terms of the way he played the linebacker position today.”

Kelly said he was pleased with his squad’s hard-fought performance.

“The take-away is our kids played really hard, they really cared about their teammates and wanting to win this football game,” Kelly said. “I loved the way they kept fighting and we may not have won this game last year.”

Contact Connor Mulvena at cmulvena@nd.edu

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Irish sophomore wide receiver Kevin Stepherson hauls in a 30-yard touchdown pass from junior quarterback Brandon Wimbush in the third quarter of Notre Dame’s 24-17 win over Navy on Saturday at Notre Dame Stadium. Stepherson also caught a touchdown in the fourth quarter, which served as the go-ahead score in the game.

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Notre Dame’s defense stops Navy on 4th Down of Final drive

Irish Wide Receiver Kevin Stepherson

The Irish defense — which had been on the field for 81 plays and 42:35 in the game — was in need of a fourth-down stop with Navy holding the ball on the Irish 25-yard line with 1:28 left in the game while clinging to a 24-17 lead. On its 82nd play of the game, Navy tried a halfback pass, but the Irish defense had enough for one last play to pressure Navy slotback Darryl Bonner as he threw, forcing an incompletion and effectively ending the game.

While the defense as a unit stepped up for the Irish — particularly senior linebacker Greer Martini and sophomore defensive back Julian Love with 15 and 14 tackles, respectively — Notre Dame would not have won the game without the offensive performance of wideout Kevin Stepherson. The sophomore caught five passes for 103 yards and scored two touchdowns in the game — the tying and go-ahead scores for Notre Dame.

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Students reflect on issues facing women Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s communities discuss how current policies impact females on campus

By COURTNEY BECKER and MARTHA REILLY News Editor and Saint Mary’s Editor

Editor’s Note: This is the final story in a series addressing various political issues and their impact at Notre Dame one year after the 2016 election. Today’s story focuses on student perspectives regarding issues that particularly affect women.

The day after Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 45th President of the United States, hundreds of thousands of women took to the streets for a series of women’s marches, drawing attention to challenges women face in the U.S. and their concerns that these challenges would increase during Trump’s time in office.

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surrounding the treatment of women in the U.S. continues on campus at Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s a year after Trump’s election. From questions regarding potential changes in Title IX to Notre Dame’s flip-flopping stance on contraception coverage, these discussions have gained prominence in recent weeks.

Sophomore Jessica D’Souza said the Notre Dame administration’s decision to stop allowing its thirdparty health insurance providers to cover contraception — a decision the University administration overturned just over a week later — was the first tangible effect Trump’s presidency has had on campus since the election.

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Professors present research on infections

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Before shipping off, Midshipmen had the opportunity to wave hello to Saint Mary’s students at the College’s traditional naval ball — which took place in Rice Commons on Saturday.

First year student Lilly Chamberlin said she attended the ball to learn more about the Naval Academy.

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“I have a friend at the Air Force Academy, so I thought it would be fun to hear about experiences from another Academy,” Chamberlin said.

Sophomore Moira LeMay said she grew up near Annapolis, Maryland, and knew several of the Naval Academy students at the ball.

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Members of the Saint Mary’s community gathered for a faculty colloquium in Madeleva Hall on Friday to hear professors present their recentlycompleted research.

Mary Welle, associate professor of nursing science, and Reena Lamichhane Khadka, assistant professor of biology, presented their research concerning healthcare-acquired infections. Alissa Russell, assistant professor of psychology, also presented her research concerning college students’ self-regulatory skills, daily stress and negative affect.

Welle and Lamichhane Khadka began the colloquium with their presentation “Hospital-Issued Slipper Socks: An Overlooked Route of Infection Transmission?” The idea began, Welle said, when she found herself admitted into the hospital for surgery.

“I had surgery, and I was in the hospital, and I did not want to get an infection,” Welle said.

“I knew I was going to have to

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get up and walk, because that’s very therapeutic, but I also knew I was going to have those silly slipper socks on that prevent falls.”

Welle said she worried about catching an infection from using her socks constantly.

“One of the basic lessons of nursing is if anything falls to the floor it’s considered contaminated so they throw it back in the dirty linen,” she said. “I knew the slipper socks would be touching the floor and then I would probably get back in bed with those slipper socks Welle approached Lamichhane Khadka, who is experienced in doing research on healthcare acquired infections (HCAIs), infections that patients get from the hospital environment while receiving treatment for medical or surgical conditions, to help with the study. Four nursing and three biology students also aided in carrying out their research, Welle said.

Welle said a previous study showed that slipper socks do pick up pathogens from the floor, but no research had been

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done as to whether the pathogens are transferred from the socks to the bed, so that’s what the pair focused on in its study.

The goals of the study were to find out what kinds of bacteria are present in the orthopedic wards of two midwestern hospitals, whether there any potentially pathogenic bacteria present, how resistant the bacteria are to antibiotics and to examine the spread of the pathogens from the floor to the bed via the slipper socks, Lamichhane Khadka said.

“A very high number of Staphylococcus species, which is a common gram positive bacteria species, was found,” Lamichhane-Khadka said. “Of that species, 9 percent were Aureus in Hospital 1. This includes the infamous MRSA bacterium.”

According to the CDC, MRSA is a highly contagious infection that can result in rashes, headaches, fever, chest pain and/ or shortness of breath. MRSA is resistant to many antibiotics and is therefore difficult to see RESEARCH PAGE 3

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Lecturers debate morality of capitalism

By NATALIE WEBER Associate News Editor

Professors ventured to answer the question “Is capitalism moral?” through a discussion of various economic systems Friday at Jenkins and Nanovic Halls.

James Otteson, professor of economics at Wake Forest University, said addressing social issues related to economics is a productive approach. “ … Two social issues that almost everyone who endorses a humane and just society tend to focus on are poverty and inequality,” Otteson said. “But let me ask you? Which is more important? If you can solve one of them, but only one, which one would you solve? … Many people think these two are linked. If you solve one, you solve the other, but alas, that doesn’t seem to be the truth.”

Citing the research of Stanford historian Walter Scheidel,

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treat.

Results from the gram negative bacterial pathogens, were more diverse in both hospitals. Gram negative bacteria are usually of intestinal origin, Lamichhane-Khadka said, but they can also cause infections in other parts of the body, potentially resulting in catheter-associated urinary tract infections and pneumonia.

The study found that citrobacter, salmonella, klebsiella and pseudomonas were gram negative bacteria found that were of particular concern.

According to Welle, these results have significant implications for healthcare facilities, workers and patients.

Otteson said material equality is produced by four things: mass warfare, revolution, state collapse and plague. Prosperity, on the other hand, comes about by a society that protects a person’s physical safety, possessions and right to trade.

“It turns out that the same political, economic and cultural institutions that enable the greatest [increase in wealth] also allow inequality,” he said.

“There’s the rub. Substantially, everyone gains but they don’t gain at the same rate.”

Associate professor of constitutional studies at Notre Dame, Patrick Deneen, said this “market ideology” views economic systems and political systems as separate entities. In its most extreme forms, he said, this ideology views political entities as subordinate to the demands of the free market. This view is radically different from the classical conception of the market,

Deneen said.

“By contrast, if you go back to Aristotle, markets are embedded within the polities,” he said.

“They’re the marketplaces, the agora. They’re governed by the city’s expectations that its activities are ordered to the public good and then even more oriented towards the common good.”

With the decline of these forms of economic systems, Deneen said, market ideology has led to inequality and entered other areas of life beyond the economic sphere.

“Market forms of behavior and thinking are likely to arise in areas where they shouldn’t predominate — areas such as such as the family, sexuality, education and religion,” he said.

“Today, we lack a really good free market where we need one, and we have very bad free markets where they shouldn’t exist.”

Still, Otteson said, it is better

to solve the problem of poverty and allow material inequality to exist.

“The fact that the political and economic institutions that enable some to have more than others — even much more than others — are the same institutions that enable growing overall prosperity and peace seems then to confront us with this stark choice: we can have prosperity and a reduction in and perhaps even an elimination of poverty, or we can have equality, but also poverty, violence and death,” he said. “For me, the choice is clear.”

While this form of economy allows material inequality, it creates an “equality of moral agency,” Otteson said.

“The kind of system I’m talking about is the one of moral agency and historically that leads to unprecedented levels of wealth,” he said. “Adam Smith called it ‘the obvious and simple

system of natural liberty.’ So a system that proposes both prosperity and morality I think, is one worth defending, regardless of what you call it.”

In response, Deneen said differentiating between the “moral market system” Otteson proposed and capitalist ideology is impossible.

“I take it that the Catholic Social Teaching rejects market ideology, and I think [Otteson] suggests this as well, but too often this market is infused by market ideologues to advance this position, particularly the fundamentalist belief that any state intervention in the marketplace — or nearly any state intervention in the marketplace — is unjustified, as well as an intrusion on the autonomous realm of economic activity,” Deneen said.

“Everyone wears those socks in the hospital, and most patients get up and touch the floor,” Welle said. “We have to think about the hands of those workers. We are taking those socks on and off to test neurovascular status and then proceed with care to the patient without washing hands. We need to think about lower surgical sights and incisions, which are ankle, foot and knee surgeries, that are coming in contact with the sheet from slipper socks.”

Welle said simple practice changes can make a huge difference in the spread of infections.

The socks are about 60 cents per pair, so Welle said she suggests that healthcare facilities provide patients with two pairs of socks, one dedicated to the floor and one dedicated to the bed.

“It’s going to take teamwork to change,” Welle said. “Research has shown the next person in a room after an infectious patient can acquire the same infection.

So, we have to think about the people who clean the rooms too.”

Russel then began her presentation about the correlation between self-regulatory skills and daily stress.

As a developmental psychologist, Russell said she focuses her studies on how people change over time. Specifically in this study, she is focussing on the interactions and variability of the global and general experience of college women compared to their daily lived experience.

“You may be unsurprised to find out college students are finding greater difficulty in regulating their emotions,” Russel said. “They are overwhelmed and anxious. Especially college women.”

Although teens at the age of 18 are legally considered to be adults, Russell said she and other theorists have argued that college students are not adults.

“College … students are in their own stage of life called ‘emerging adulthood,’” she said. “Students move away from home without continual supervision, but college isn’t real life, it’s a period of transition.”

Russell says individuals in this stage do not meet the milestones of adulthood such as marriage, having children and monetary independence. In addition, their prefrontal cortex is not fully developed, meaning their evaluation of risks, rewards and delayed gratification is not the same of that of an adult from a neurological standpoint. The prefrontal cortex is fully developed in those who are aged in their mid 20s, she said.

“Students also do not consider themselves to be adults

yet,” Russell said. “They are exploring a variety of goals, their love life and a career. They are increasingly acquiring these skills.”

Russell said self-regulation, the ability to align thoughts and actions with values, can help ease a college student’s transition to adulthood. This idea is supported by research that has demonstrated that self regulation strategies, emotion regulation and constructive thinking reduce depression, anxiety and stress the first year of college, she said.

“How you react to daily stress has a lot of implications for well being,” Russel said. “Some people react more and therefore have more negative affect.

Identifying strategies that can promote a better response is important.”

Not enough work has been done to say which strategies are useful and which ones are not, she said.

Russell’s study included 90 students from Saint Mary’s College. She evaluated three ways in which the students said they self-regulated. The first is goal commitment, which means a student has the persistent mindset of ‘Where there’s a will, there’s a way.’ The second is positive reappraisal, which means a student has a positive mindset and makes an effort to look at the bright side of things.

The third is lowering aspirations, which means the student reevaluates goals and possibly drops a goal that he or she considers to be unimportant.

Her study was performed in the form of a survey, she said. Students took the survey three times a day for a week long span. The survey asked students to answer how much stress they feel in the moment.

Unlike previous studies, Russell wanted to evaluate student’s variability in their

answers.

“Two people can have an average of three,” she said.

“However, that doesn’t describe their entire experience.

One person’s answers may vary far beyond a score of three, whereas another person may consistently score a three on the survey.”

Her results show that stress was a powerful predictor of concurrent negative affect, meaning regulation strategies did not predict anything beyond that. However, the regulation strategies did predict variability, she said. Those with lowering aspirations strategies had significantly more variability than those with goal commitment strategies. She said this means those students had more perseverance and, as a result, had more stable stress levels.

Based on the marginally significant results concerning the interaction between strategies and higher or lower negative affect, Russell said she is unsure of the relationship between positive reappraisal strategies and current stress on negative affect.

“The results tell us that how stressed college women feel is very predictive of negative emotion,” Russell said.

“Therefore, changing the way they perceive stress can change the way stress affects them.

In her future work, Russell said she hopes to diversify and broaden her sample so it includes males, other age groups and different types of weeks.

“My study looked at a college student’s typical week,” Russel said. “Variability may change during vacation or finals week.” said this means those studensaid. “Variability may change during vacation or finals week.”

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because of the gender politics that would be involved in such a policy change.

“Regardless of what your thought on contraception is, this is a policy that overwhelmingly affects women,” she said.

“And the fact that the University is rolling back on contraception, to me, says somewhere that they don’t care about my education as much. Because we don’t have amazing pregnancy resources, we don’t have anything in place for women to take care of themselves.”

Saint Mary’s senior Christina Herrera, however, said she believes Notre Dame does not have the responsibility to allow its health care providers to cover contraception due to its Catholic identity.

“I think that the University needs to remember that it’s a Catholic school first and foremost and do everything accordingly,” Herrera said. “In reality, if women want [contraception], then they can buy it from the store. And honestly, if you can’t afford contraception or birth control or Plan B, you probably shouldn’t be having sex anyway.”

This stance, Garrett said, discriminates against lower-income members of the community and does not account for married faculty members who might not want to have more children.

She also pointed out that the University would not be paying

for anyone’s contraception — third-party health care providers such as Aetna and Meritain would be paying for it.

“I want this to be very, very clear — Notre Dame has never, nor will ever, pay for contraceptive care for their employees, students or staff,” she said. “ … I can’t tell you how many people have commented on articles or spoken to me in person and been like, ‘You can’t make a university pay for something they don’t believe in.’ But I’m like, ‘They’re not paying for it.’ They’re literally checking a box that says, yes, let Aetna cover it or no, don’t cover it.”

Even if the University was covering the cost of contraception, D’Souza said, University administrators would not have the right to make a decision about someone else’s body and health care.

D’Souza said she believes the number of people who spoke out against the administration’s original announcement is what caused the decision to be reversed.

“I believe that the University is private and they can make a lot of decisions on their own,” she said.

“But … I think that the University as an entity that constantly talks about how it cares about student well-being ... I think that in order to uphold that claim, [the administration] also has an obligation to listen to what we have to say about things.”

Anna Byrnes, a junior at Saint Mary’s who identifies as pro-life,

said she has received pushback on her pro-life stance as a student at the College.

“It’s very discouraging for me, especially in a Catholic community, because I am very pro-life,” she said. “I believe that life is sacred from conception to natural death, and so I’m not sure exactly why there’s so much division.

Maybe it goes back to the root of what life is and what our role is in protecting life.”

Other students have changed their opinions since coming to college, however. Saint Mary’s senior Olivia Bensett said the intellectual debate surrounding the issue of abortion on campus has led to her rethinking her stance on the subject.

“My family is devout Catholics,” Bensett said. “I came to Saint Mary’s, and I was pro-life. But I’m leaving Saint Mary’s pro-choice.

We’re constantly talking about the issues that impact women in classrooms, no matter what class you’re in. You could be in a mathematics classroom and still talk about women’s issues. You learn a lot from other girls talking about it.”

Students are beginning to expand these intellectual debates even further, with more community members paying attention to the issue of sexual assault. Notre Dame junior and president of BridgeND Christian McGrew said he believes Trump’s election has drawn more attention to sexual assault in the U.S. over the past year.

“There’s been, especially recently, a lot more awareness around the issue surrounding sexual assault,” he said. “People are taking it seriously now, which I think is a great thing, and it hasn’t been taken as seriously as in the past.”

In response to Education Secretary Betsy DeVos rescinding Title IX protections put in place

by President Barack Obama, students have started a “Stand 4 IX” campaign that asks University President Fr. John Jenkins to pledge to uphold Obama-era Title IX standards. Notre Dame junior Sabrina Barthelmes said her biggest concern relates to the standard of evidence universities are now allowed to use in determining the outcome of Title IX cases.

“In my opinion, the worst change is that schools no longer have to use the preponderance of evidence standard — they can now choose between using that and clear and convincing,” Barthelmes said. “Which I think is detrimental to the progress we’ve been making in the fight

After the dance, she said she showed some Midshipmen around Notre Dame’s campus, and they waited w ith her at the bus stop so she could return to Saint Mar y’s.

“They stayed until the bus got there even though they didn’t really know how to get back to the dorm they were stay ing at,” she said.

“I thought that was ver y polite and showed the good

character most of them have.”

The dance was a great way to relieve stress and meet new people, Chamberlin said. Chamberlin said she noticed the ball benefitted not only Saint Mar y’s students, but also Naval Academy students. “[The Nav y students] told us it was one of the only times since being at the Academy that they have felt

normal, and they thanked us for actually being normal and not only talking militar y,” she said. “It is a fun thing for them to have a weekend off from realit y, and it is nice to meet people who are from a different school and have ver y different college experiences.”

LeMay said the dance was interesting because not many people knew each other prior to the event.

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Students protest outside of Main Building on Nov. 9, 2016, the day after Donald Trump won the presidency.

Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s students have remained engaged in debate after the 2016 election.

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shared from friends that don’t really know that I go to Notre Dame sharing it on their timelines like, ‘Oh my gosh, this is the first effect that we’re really seeing in a way that directly impacts us.’ And it’s huge. I’ve seen it on news stories and in magazines and stuff.”

The decision attracted so much attention after Trump’s rollback of the Affordable Care Act allowed organizations to choose whether or not to cover contraception because Notre Dame was the first university to openly take advantage of the change in policy.

Senior Emily Garrett, who wrote an open letter in response to the University’s announcement to no longer allow third-party health insurers to provide contraception for its employees, said she was “disappointed but not surprised” by the decision.

“It’s always to disappointing to hear that your employer or your place of higher education is suddenly just not covering your health care because they have a moral objection to it,” she said. “That’s just a weird concept to have to deal with — like something about my body or what I need to do to take care of my body is so offensive to you that you don’t want to help me do it.”

The response to the decision was so strong, D’Souza said,

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home.

“I liked being able to meet people just for fun, and that’s the beaut y of the dance,” LeMay said.

Chamberlin said her favorite part of the ball was dancing, and she enjoyed socializing w ith Naval Academy students.

for survivors’ rights. Notre Dame hasn’t made an official announcement about where they stand on any of this.”

Notre Dame junior Jeffrey Murphy, treasurer of the College Republicans, said while he believes sexual assault and survivors should be taken “super seriously,” he wants the University to switch to clear and convincing.

“I hope everybody feels strongly about sexual assault and rape,” Murphy said. “ … I think the problem is, I don’t think sexual assault should be considered individually from the rest of the law. So I don’t think a more-likely-thannot scenario is good. It’s got to be beyond a reasonable doubt, because if someone is convicted of sexual assault, that’s a life-ruining conviction.”

Barthelmes said absolute certainty is almost impossible to reach in cases of sexual assault, however.

“I think some people think we can’t accuse innocent people of sexual assault, and I agree, we shouldn’t,” she said. “But I think, due to the nature of the crime, preponderance of evidence is the only standard that should be used.

You’re never, ever — in 99 percent of cases, I would say, have clear and convincing evidence.”

The issue of determining what can actually be considered sexual assault is also something Murphy said he believes should be clearer, and he said he does not believe the problem is as pervasive as others make it out to be.

“I do think sometimes this issue is exaggerated beyond the reality,” he said. “I think the majority of American men and women are good people. For example, I don’t think college campuses — I don’t think Notre Dame has a culture of sexual assault.”

Whether the issue is contraception, abortion or Title IX, however, Herrera said she does not believe any one thing should ever be labeled as a “women’s issue.”

“The worst thing you can ever say is ‘women’s issues’ because I think every issue is a women’s issue,” she said. “I don’t think our issues should be degraded down to our body parts, and that’s why it bothers me that some women are single-issue voters based on abortion. There are so many other issues that pertain to women, like tax, economics, immigration.

Anything else can relate to them too.”

“It felt like an eighth grade dance, but then it was a better once ever yone got over the tension,” she said.

Chamberlin said she thinks the Nav y Ball offers entertainment to both parties, so it’s a tradition the school should keep.

“It’s a tradition, so why break it? ” she said.

Contact Courtney Becker at cbecker3@nd.edu and Martha Reilly at mreilly01@saintmarys.edu

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By PATRICK McGUIRE Scene Writer

Though it sounds like a module first-year students will watch at high speed for Moreau, “Sorin: A Notre Dame Story” offers a poignant performance and impressive production — paired with some inescapable Notre Dame indulgence.

Starring Matthew Goodrich as the play’s namesake, this one-man show sponsored by the University portrays the storied life of Fr. Edward Sorin, from his precarious journey to America to found Our Lady’s University, until his fight for the University to reach its boldest aspirations. To each member of the Notre Dame family, this story is well known — to say the least. Yet the incorporation of lesser-known Sorin sagas (such as his semi-illegal destruction of a neighboring dam to end a devastating cholera outbreak) and the infusion of deep emotion and strong personality into Sorin’s character create a fresh, affecting re-telling of the story every Domer thought they knew by heart. When the show culminated with the weak and aged Sorin’s vision of the future Notre Dame, there were many a misty eye in the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center — the play’s home since its Aug. 30 premiere.

Goodrich’s inspired performance brings the play’s emotional power to fruition. By evoking Fr. Sorin’s pain, boldness, dedication, humor and passion, the story told

By RYAN ISRAEL Scene Writer

The era of rock ’n’ roll passed long ago. The legendary rock music produced by bands like Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones and The Who is played sparingly and enjoyed by an older generation. The rockstars of today are far different from the ones that once jammed out on guitars and drums.

Modern-day music icons lack the sharp edge and grungy grit that legends of earlier times possessed, and their music ref lects this deficit. For a long time there has been no band able to capture the feeling of rock music of the past and present at a time when people wanted to listen. But now it seems the time is right — or that it soon will be — and Greta Van Fleet is the group that seems poised to restore rock ’n’ roll.

Greta Van Fleet has all the characteristics of your stereotypical high-school garage band. The band is a family affair; the Kiszka boys make up three fourths of the group, with twins Josh (vocals) and Jake (guitar) bringing their younger brother Sam (bass, keyboards) and family friend Danny Wagner (drums) along for the ride. The gang is also young: Josh and Jake are both 21 while Sam and Danny are only 18. And they all hail from the fairly average midwest town of Frankenmuth, Michigan.

While Greta Van Fleet has the features of a classic inexperienced teenage band, they’re far from that.

Their music carries a sound that harkens back to the best rock ’n’ roll of any era — and their latest

by tour guides and during Fr. Jenkins’ video board addresses alike gains a facet of deep humanity. Goodrich’s efforts to portray a man’s struggles with divine providence and human fragility are a success.

Dialogue written by Christina Telesca Gorman finds an effective blend of exposition — achieved through addresses to God — and inter-character exchanges — managed through a mix of Goodrich’s impressions of other characters and through his response to their imagined dialogue and actions. The dialogue is witty, engaging and manages to incorporate audience-pleasing inside jokes. For instance, Sorin’s exclamation that he likes “the turrets on this new dormitory — I wonder what it will be called!” garners laughs.

This writing is bolstered by brilliant direction and stage design. Director Patrick Vassel (of “Hamilton” renown) capitalizes upon the talents of an outstanding creative team to keep a 90-minute one-man show captivating.

Incorporating a minimalist stage set-up — a reflection of Sorin’s vow of poverty and life of simplicity, expressed as motifs throughout the play — alongside a three-screen projection display, the set design allows for fluid transition between time periods, off-stage characters and locations. All the while, the minimalist display of Sorin’s quarters maintains continuity. The beautiful three-screen projection display is a particular triumph of the production. It is especially prevalent in the stirring

ending, broadcasting footage of Notre Dame’s progress and prominence as a global force for good. The finale is moving, as intended.

One of the most interesting aspects of the show is that it is completely self-aware of its intentions. The play is intended for an audience of Notre Dame alumni in an attempt to garner donations through a love for the “home under the Dome.” Its cast and principal production team consist of Fighting Irish alumni. Its upcoming tour travels along 17 stops with active donor and alumni populations. Each of the half-dozen ads in the show’s program are for donations, the final of which reads “You’ve met the man. You’ve heard his story ...” before requesting funds for the Sorin Founders Society. Fundraising aside, the play is effective in evoking and strengthening a sense of pride in Notre Dame and in human devotion alike.

“Sorin: A Notre Dame Story” is a phenomenally performed, produced and written show which is certainly worth experiencing. Whether wishing to feel greater Fighting Irish pride, witness ceaseless human devotion or feel more confident about signing a donation check, this play will not disappoint.

Though Friday’s performance marked the play’s final show on campus until 2018, its nationwide tour dates can be found at sorinplay.nd.edu.

release, “From The Fires,” may hold the key to their future success.

“From the Fires” is a double EP that features eight tracks, four of which come from Greta Van Fleet’s debut EP “Black Smoke Rising.” The first seconds of the project’s first track set the tone for the entire project. Guitars are shred, drums are hammered and Josh Kiszka belts out his first of many extended and exaggerated howls, screaming “Ahhhhhh Yeaahhh.” On the track, titled “Safari Song,” each of the song’s elements has its time at center stage.

Josh’s vocals, which push on the edge of full shouting yet don’t come off as excessive, have their time to shine on the chorus. Jake’s talents on the electric guitar shine on a mid-song solo reinforced by Wagner’s work on the drums. The song sounds like a piece of classic rock from the early ‘70s and is reminiscent of Led Zeppelin’s honored style.

“Safari Song” is not the only track from “From the Fires” that sounds like it could have just as easily come from “Led Zeppelin II.” “Flower Power” is a stellar rock love song that carries a striking Zeppelin-esque feel. The track f lows well, shifting back and forth from metaphor-heavy lyrics like “She’s a sparrow of the dawn / Our love is born” to the repetitive chorus “She’s alright (x3) / She’s out of sight (x2).” The track draws to a close with a minutelong keyboard solo from Sam Kiszka that calms the listener down from the loud guitar and deep drums.

While “From the Fires” is not meant to be a full album — more of teaser of the band’s style and sound — it has the sense of a continuous story. The songs

conjure up similar feelings: a longing for adventure and the thrill of the road. The track “Highway Tune” seems like the perfect song for speeding down a one-lane highway in a vintage hot rod. “Meet on the Ledge” takes on a slower pace and the the lyrics are a call to adventure and companionship. “Meet on the Ledge” would seem to be the perfect concluding song, however that spot is taken by the jam “Black Smoke Rising.” The final track holds a catchy chorus alongside excellent rock instruments and features a splash of calm whispery echoes in the middle.

With the ability to bring an updated feel to classic rock, Greta Van Fleet’s music is a must-listen for any fans of the genre. If “From the Fires” garners the attention it deserves, look for Greta Van Fleet to be putting out a highly-anticipated debut album sometime in the future.

Contact Patrick McGuire at pmcguir2@nd.edu

Contact Ryan Israel at risrael1@nd.edu

“From the Fires” Greta Van Fleet Label: Lava Records Tracks: “Flower Power,” “Meet on the Ledge” If you like: Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones

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A Valley Thanksgiving Katelyn Valley Photographer

As Thanksgiving approaches, the time of talking about how weird, crazy or annoying the family you will be spending the holidays with is upon us.

Everyone likes to think that their family is the most sitcom-worthy around this time of year, and that nobody could ever top them. Well, you can all put down the measuring tapes because the clear winner of “Most Absolutely Mesmerizing Yet Kind of Terrifying Family to Be with at The Holidays” goes to mine, the Valley clan. Take a deep breath as we delve into the “Malcolm in the Middle” episode that will be my house this coming Thursday.

Before the day arrives, it is essential to take a roll call of who will be dining with you to account for the various allergies and “allergies,” but mostly to mentally and emotionally prepare yourself for the clashing personalities that will be arriving. We have your run-of-the-mill Wine Moms and Vodka Aunts, but we also breed our own special batch of crazy.

Some iconic members of Thanksgiving Maelstroms include a flat-earther, an aunt who does not know the difference between digestive sensitivities and hypochondria and a relative who insists on bringing the Chihuahua to the house of whoever is hosting.

Although he has not been present for the festivities for several years, my personal favorite character is a cousin who voluntarily goes spelunking in South American bat caves. All of these eccentric members under one roof makes for conversations you would not believe.

Dinner usually stays pretty uneventful until about halfway through the meal. This is when my family prefers to start rolling out the wine, beer and specialoccasion liquors, and this is when the real fun begins.

As everyone finishes eating, my family breaks into subgroups and promptly begins devising strategies for tearing down every other subgroup in the room.

Traditional teams include my mom and her sisters versus the brothers-in-law, or my dad’s brothers versus everyone else’s wives and kids. Ancient Roman war strategies do not hold a candle to this Valley tradition. All this is in preparation for the next and arguably most memorable stage: the annual Airing of the Grievances. My friends, it is truly a sight to behold. Each subgroup takes their respective turn and brutally tears down the self-esteem of every other subgroup in the room, each pack waiting to take their turn. Sometimes, if someone is feeling particularly rowdy, an impromptu roughhousing match breaks out and the rest of us have to shout from the sidelines to avoid any serious injury. We have thus far avoided broken bones, I am proud to say.

After everyone has calmed down, we start to have genuine heart-to-hearts. I recommend staying a wallflower during this chapter, and simply listening to the conversations to use as blackmail later. Some memorable chats from years gone by include the flatearther defending his case, my cousin accepting a dare to walk around the yard with the turkey carcass on her head and my dad’s brothers apparently having a contest to see who can reference the most movies made between 1968 and 2012. A true winner has yet to be named.

As much as stress plays a pivotal role in my family’s holiday dinners, it really is something I look forward to during the year. I don’t know of another family which has as many memorable moments from these events as mine.

Contact Katelyn Valley at kvalley01@saintmarys.edu The views and expressions of the Inside Column are those of the author and not necessarily of the Observer.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Notre Dame: stop investing in fossil fuel companies This past June 1, President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. will pull out of the Paris Climate Accord, agreed to by Barack Obama in 2015. The Paris Climate Accord was an unprecedented international agreement in which the U.S., along with dozens of other countries, pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in order to keep global temperatures below two degrees celsius warming from pre-industrial levels. Obama agreed to reduce U.S. emissions by 26-28 percent from 2005 levels by 2025. The U.S. will no longer follow that agreement, as the U.S. is the only countries not to agree to the accord.

This lack of courageous leadership has made it more evident than ever that individual action is needed in order to stem climate change. In response, mayors and governors across the country have stepped up and vowed to uphold the United States’ agreement at the Paris Climate Accord. New York governor Andrew Cuomo leads the United States Climate Alliance, a group of 14 governors pledging to uphold the agreement, while New York City’s mayor Michael Bloomberg created the Climate Mayors, a similar coalition consisting of almost 400 mayors. Organizations and businesses across the nation are taking drastic action to fight climate change. In this spirit, on October 4, 40 Catholic institutions celebrated the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi by announcing that they would divest from fossil fuel companies, joining at least 20 others that had previously done so. As a Catholic and moral leader, the University of Notre Dame should join these institutions by divesting from fossil fuel companies.

By investing endowment funds in fossil fuel companies, Notre Dame is propping up a system of climate injustice. Fossil fuel companies destroy habitats, poison air and water and emit atrocious amounts of greenhouse gases, all while stealing resources from future generations. These externalities are increasingly propagated among the world’s poor and voiceless populations. Unable to voice opposition, these populations lack the resources to adapt or move away from the negative effects of fossil fuel extraction. As a moral leader, Notre Dame must firmly state that climate injustice is unacceptable, divest from fossil fuel companies and encourage individual action to battle climate change.

As students of a Catholic university, it is imperative that we take individual action to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. Now that our federal government has failed us, it is up to small organizations and individuals to make a substantial lifestyle change. Whether we reduce our meat intake, ride a Limebike to Belmont or swear off the use of disposable plastic, we each have a duty to reduce our personal emissions and speak up against climate injustice.

Attending a world renowned Catholic institution requires us to lead by example, both by demanding Notre Dame’s divestment from fossil fuel companies and by individually acting in a way to minimize our impact on our common home.

Chris Connolly senior Nov. 7

The greatness of home Caroline Humphreys Kindred

Alaska was my first love. Childhood here was full of extremes — winter, darkness, distance, daylight and hard work — but living in a place that constantly tests, nurtures and sculpts one like this is unique to Alaska. My upbringing pushed me mentally and physically in each season, and taught me to rely on myself and the kin who share this lifestyle. I try describing what growing up in Alaska was like each time someone asks, incredulous that people actually live here, but I’m always at a loss for words.

I left Notre Dame early for Thanksgiving Break to celebrate my Dad’s 55th birthday. His family has lived in Alaska before the territory was a state, and his connection to the land seems almost of lore.

He grew up wild and running, endlessly exploring a place that goes on for forever. He taught me the importance of being in nature, and how — when we forget our natural goodness — we can find it again in the woods or on the river. The stark contrast of life at Notre Dame to life in Alaska always shocks my body back into survival mode when I come home. The comfiness of South Bend has acclimated me to complain about 30 degree weather and light rains, whereas here I wake up at 5:30 a.m. to help my Dad put fuel his airplane in the negative 20 degree weather. Yesterday I collided with a bull moose weighing over a ton while driving, but c’est la vie in Alaska. Living here keeps you on your toes, but life should.

I was talking to my boyfriend recently about extremes, and how the good life is mostly mundane,

with wonderful and awful seasons of living. This past semester I have experienced both more beautiful and painful days than I ever could have imagined, and find myself craving the more muted days that pass by silently. But being home, somewhere that fluctuates from one extreme to another, makes me grateful for the experiences that test me — those moments that have pushed me to grow throughout my life, whether I wanted to or not.

Like yesterday, when Dad and I went flying in his bush plane. Problems always seem smaller hundreds of feet up, so he flies almost daily. As we soared over glaciers nestled into jagged mountains, the wind kicked became stronger. Our little plane battled against the bumps created by gusts cresting the mountaintops, and my heart began to race. I’ve never felt as comfortable in the skies as Dad does.

But we neared the ocean, flying low along the coast, and were kissed by the 3 p.m. sunset of Alaskan winters. My dad told me that when you get away from the ground a little bit you feel the risks, but you also see the 360 degree beauty of living somewhere like Alaska. This made me think about how the experiences that test us most also give the best perspective on how to live. While hard times push us to grow and adapt, making the quiet moments in life a little sweeter, the highs we experience in contrast to the lows give us the inspiration to always keep flying towards more sunsets.

Caroline Humphreys is a senior studying political science and peace studies. Find her at Whole Foods and here, chumphr1@nd.edu The views expressed in this column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Notre Dame needs better sex education Have you ever read one of those startling statistics that causes your mouth to drop open and an elongated “whaaaat” to pour out? Well, here is one for you: according to multiple recent studies, the University of Notre Dame is ranked among the top 10 least sexually healthy universities in the country.

When it comes to academics, Notre Dame is unfailingly ranked very highly, but when it comes to sexual health, the astonishing truth must be brought to the attention of the entire Notre Dame community and must be dealt with. One study, conducted in 2016 by The State of Education, ranked Notre Dame as seventh among the least sexually healthy campuses according to three criteria: access to contraception, average sexual assault rate and STD rate of the campus and its surrounding area (which would evidently take into consideration students living off campus). According to another 2016 study, this time focused more on sexual health awareness programs offered by each university, Notre Dame was ranked 138 out of 140 schools.

So, why is our beloved University ranked so horribly? Part of the reason may have to do with the University’s religious affiliation. According to the Catholic Church, sex requires a commitment to marriage. DuLac, Notre Dame’s guide to student life, states “students who engage in sexual union outside of marriage may be subject to referral to the University Conduct Process.” Despite this prohibition, DuLac still contains sections regarding consent and sexual assault. This may be because of Title IX regulations, or maybe it is because the administration is aware that regardless of the religious affiliation of the University, college students are going to engage in sexual activities.

Furthermore, as a Catholic university, the students at Notre Dame have not always had availability to contraception. Shortly after declaring that the University would no longer provide contraception to faculty or students, the administration reversed this initial stance and decided to now supply students and faculty with coverage for contraception via a third-party insurer. Evidently, it seems that the University is teetering in its stance. Failure to provide contraceptives in the past could have led to a rapid growth in the STD rates, and consequently could have been a direct cause of why Notre Dame is ranked so highly among the country’s least sexually healthy college campuses. Hopefully, this recent reversal will improve Notre Dame’s ranking when it comes to sexual health.

Another reason why Notre Dame has such poor sexual health is because of the amount of sexual assaults that occur on and off the campus. Why do we have seemingly more sexual assaults than other universities? One of the suggested reasons may have to do with parietals. For instance, a student who goes to a dorm party and accidentally misses parietals might be inclined, out of fear of repercussions from their RA or rector, to stay overnight — while intoxicated — in the opposite-sex dorm. This is a very high-risk situation, and it happens too often to ignore. Moreover, parietals create a “ticking-clock” scenario, in which students, aware that the party must end at 2 a.m., are incentivized to drink faster and be increasingly aggressive in their sexual advances as the clock winds down, lest they leave the party unsatisfied.

While Notre Dame’s collective sexual health is,

quite frankly, appalling when compared to other colleges and universities, it doesn’t have to remain that way. The University’s Catholic tradition will always limit what the administration can do in terms of sexual health policies, but it should not mean that they do nothing at all.

Sexuality does not have to be something that is taboo at the University; students would benefit from talking and learning about sexuality rather than being given the impression that it is not open to discussion. When we discovered Notre Dame was ranked so poorly in sexual healthiness, we were shocked, not because this statistic is so unbelievable, but because there doesn’t seem to be any awareness on campus for this issue.

By sweeping Notre Dame’s lack of sexual health under the rug, the administration is preventing students from being fully healthy and safe. The first step to changing the culture of sexual unhealthiness is to admit there is a problem. For example, one major issue at the University is that the administration is not very transparent when it comes to sexual assault. By making students more aware of where and when assaults have occurred consistently rather than occasionally, students can become more equipped to stay safe on the campus. This would also allow more students to understand how much of a problem sexual assault, and sexual health in general, is on our campus. The administration’s silence makes students unaware of sexual health issues on campus while also emboldening sexual predators and increasing the likelihood of future assaults.

Next, the University must address the ambiguity of the definition of consent. The full text of the definition can be found here. What are “clearly, understandable words or actions?” Can a person revoke their consent at any time, even after giving it once?

Who must give consent: one person, both persons, their parents? If the “relevant standard” for determining if a victim was incapacitated is “whether the respondent knew,” can the perpetrator simply claim they did not know and get off free? It is the responsibility of the University to fix this definition in order to help prevent sexual assaults from occurring. Let us clarify that the only cause of rape is the existence of rapists, but the ambiguity of the definition makes it harder to bring the perpetrators to justice.

Another way for the administration to change the current culture of sexual unhealthiness would be to implement programs or classes for students to learn about sexual health. According to the study mentioned earlier, Notre Dame is one of the worst schools when it comes to offering its students opportunities to learn about sexual healthiness. If a student has no opportunity to learn about how to be sexually healthy, then why should anyone expect that the student will lead a sexually healthy life?

In 2015, the University began to require all firstyear students to take a two-semester course called Moreau First Year Experience. This class is intended to help students transition into college life and as a result includes units on health and well-being, academics and relationships just to name a few. A unit on sexual health would fit in perfectly into this curriculum, and would be a step in the right direction for the University.

It is completely reasonable to believe that the University can teach its students about sexual

health without compromising the Catholic values on which it was built. By teaching students about sexual health, the University would not necessarily be approving of students having non-marital intercourse. There is so much involved in sexual health, from healthy relationships to healthy body image, that has almost nothing to do with the act of intercourse. And, after all, there is some verity to the statement that abstinence is the best form of protection from disease and unplanned pregnancy. It would be very easy for any sexual health education class to come with a disclaimer that in principle, the University does not approve of students being sexually active prior to marriage. By incorporating some sort of educational curriculum centered on teaching students how to be healthy sexually, the University can encourage its students to make healthier choices without compromising its morals.

It might also help to call attention to policies regarding sexual assault/sexual health, consent and contraceptive availability at other Catholic universities. At the University of Dayton, stores on campus, although not affiliated with the University, offer certain types of birth control. The only rule against sexual activities is that no sexual assaults are permitted. Furthermore, Dayton offers classes regarding sexual education and students are made aware of these.

Georgetown University also makes no mention of any prohibition of sexual activities between unmarried students in their “Policy on Consensual, Sexual, or Romantic Relationships.” Rather, the University offers resources that allow students “to make informed decisions that are consistent with your personal beliefs.” Additionally, the Student Health Care Center offers testing and treatment for STDs as well as pregnancy tests. These are only two of many Catholic universities in the country that provide resources for students regarding sexual health and they are examples of how the Catholic mission need not be sacrificed in order to create a more sexually healthy campus. It would be beneficial to implement some of these ideas at Notre Dame.

As one of the leading Catholic institutions in the world, Notre Dame has a commitment to upholding the values of the Catholic Church. However, Notre Dame and its administration also has a responsibility to advocate for the health and safety of the students paying tens of thousands of dollars a year to attend. The fact that Notre Dame ranks so poorly when compared to other institutions in terms of sexual health is evidence that the University must take significant steps to make sure students are healthy and safe. Other Catholic institutions like Dayton and Georgetown are able to educate their students about sexual health without compromising the Catholic values they were built upon, so why doesn’t Notre Dame do so as well? When I asked a first-year student at Dayton to evaluate the collective sexual health of his university, he responded immediately, “[The] sexual health of the campus is good; it is safe.” This level of comfort is not something that can be echoed by Notre Dame students, and it is about time that the administration does something about it.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Emotional manipulation is not an effective approach to take when trying to win others over to your way of thinking. Be respectful and cautious in your dealings. Take precautions if you don’t want to lose cash or possessions.

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Emotional cynicism will arise due to someone’s reluctance to fulfill a promise. Look for a way to take care of matters on your own, and your success will be self-satisfying. Celebrate your victory with someone you love.

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Heisman is still Mayfield’s to lose Elizabeth Greason Sports Editor

Nothing too crazy happened in the world of college football this weekend. At least in terms of results.

But Twitter, ESPN and a wide variety of fans did explode not once but twice during a game that probably would have otherwise gone unnoticed: Oklahoma– Kansas. The 10-1 Sooners were fully expected to blow out a one-win Kansas team.

However, what was unexpected was the behavior of Sooners redshirt-senior and Heisman frontrunner Baker Mayfield. Maybe it shouldn’t have been that unexpected.

Mayfield has established a pattern of problematic actions this season, but Saturday’s were arguably the worst yet.

At the coin toss, Kansas’ captains refused to shake Mayfield’s hand. Mayfield laughed it off.

But, late in the third quarter, with Oklahoma up 27-3, Mayfield ran along the sideline grabbing his crotch while yelling some choice expletives at the Kansas sideline.

Classy, Baker.

Mayfield apologized for his actions after the game during media availability and via a tweet, but it was too late. The world had already gone wild, discussing whether this would affect or even end Mayfield’s Heisman chances.

Well, I’m here to tell you it won’t.

Sure, the criteria for the Heisman Trophy winner are as follows: “The Heisman Memorial Trophy annually recognizes the outstanding college football player whose performance best exhibits the pursuit of excellence with integrity.

The winners of the trophy epitomize great ability combined with diligence, perseverance and hard work.”

Arguably, Mayfield has proven he does not live up to the “integrity” portion of that Heisman mission statement, especially since Saturday was not an isolated incident.

During Oklahoma’s Week 2 win over Ohio State in Columbus, Ohio, Mayfield

planted the Sooners’ f lag at midfield after the game, angering many.

And then, before the Sooners’ Week 4 matchup with Baylor, Mayfield got chippy with Baylor players pre-game, saying “You forgot who daddy is. I’m gonna have to spank you today.” Not necessarily wrong, in the world of trash-talking, but certainly weird and questionable.

But, Johnny Manziel won a Heisman after being arrested for disorderly conduct at Texas A&M. That didn’t deter many Heisman voters.

Or worse, Jameis Winston won a Heisman. After being accused of rape. And theft.

And skipping out on a hearing with the school.

Winston and Manziel’s Trophy wins prove, more than anything, that the majority of Heisman voters care a whole lot more about onthe-field performance than they do about off-the-field antics and distractions.

Baker Mayfield has accumulated 3,816 yards passing so far this season and is averaging nearly 350 yards per game through the air. He currently totes an efficiency rating of nearly 200, at 199.3.

He has a 70.8 completion percentage.

There is no denying the guy is good. The question is whether or not Mayfield has the moral character to be a Heisman winner. And while I wish I could say Mayfield is out of the Heisman race after yesterday’s performance, he simply isn’t. His statistics are too good. He’s another Manziel or Winston — and he hasn’t done anything on the level of an alleged rape — in the sense that his performances will stick in the minds of voters much longer than his flag-planting and crotch-grabbing.

So, Baker, the Heisman is yours to lose. But I certainly hope you can pull your act together and represent the Trophy a little better, if it does end up in your hands.

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goal to increase the score to 2-1. Jacobs is the team-leader in goals, w ith this being her 13th of the season.

Aggies’ junior midfielder Emily Bates tied the game backup in the 87th minute, sending the teams into overtime after a 2-2 draw in regulation.

After t wo 10-minute overtime periods, and no scoring, the teams headed into penalt y kicks. Jacobs had the first shooting opportunit y and netted it, followed by an Aggies’ goal in response. The Irish then claimed the game, when senior midfielder Taylor K law under, sophomore forward Jennifer Westendorf and senior defender Ginny McGowan each made their penalt y kicks, w ith Texas A&M responding w ith none.

The Irish came out ahead 4-1.

Next up, the Irish faced Baylor in the third round of the NCA A championship on Sunday.

The Irish had one goal going into Sunday’s game against Baylor (15-5-3, 4-4-1 Big 12): move for ward to the Elite Eight. However, Notre Dame fell to the Bears 3-2 in overtime in the Sweet 16 in College Station. Ultimately, Notre Dame was outshot 1913, and more importantly, Baylor was able to put more shots on goal.

The Irish went down 1-0 in the 41st minute after a Bears goal by junior for ward Lauren Piercy. The game looked even more grim as Baylor junior midfielder

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Kennedy Brown scored another goal a few minutes later later to make it 2-0.

However, the Irish responded with two goals of their own within five minutes of each other: Klaw under in the 53rd minute and another courtesy of Westendorf in the 57th.

Klaw under’s goal, assisted by Jacobs, came from 20 yards out left and hit just inside the right post.

Westendorf scored from just outside of the penalty area after a centering pass from Hurm.

Despite being outshot in regulation, the Irish women had a chance to advance to the Elite Eight in overtime.

However, Notre Dame failed to tally a single shot in

overtime. Baylor controlled the ball and scored on their sixth shot in the sixth minute of overtime. Senior defender Precious A kanyirige was credited with the gamewinning goal from inside the six-yard box after a rebound via a shot by Piercy.

Irish head coach Theresa Romagnolo commented that it was a disappointing loss, but the team fought hard and has a lot to be proud of.

“It was an unfortunate ending to a good season,” she said. “I feel bad for our seniors, but I am proud of our second half effort and it was a great comeback.”

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aided by a few long successful running plays and two different roughing the passer penalties on the Bears’ defense, one of which negated an interception. Despite eventually reaching the oneyard line, Flaherty’s stout defensive play forced the Shamrocks to turn the ball over on downs.

The flood of scoring would begin in the second quarter.

Flaherty managed to move the ball past the 20-yard line on their first drive, but was forced to punt soon afterward. McGlinn would then score the game’s first points coming on a quarterback sneak from junior quarterback Belin Mirabile after a series of successful sweep plays. The subsequent conversion was successful, and the Shamrocks took a 7-0 lead.

The Bears struck back quickly after a long catch-and-run set up a short touchdown pass, making the score 7-6. The Shamrocks would respond in kind, once again breaking off large chunks of yardage on sweeps before again scoring on a quarterback sneak and converting the PAT, increasing the lead to 14-6. With little time left in the half, the McGlinn defense came away with an interception, presenting the offense with a short field, which it capitalized on in very short order. For the third consecutive drive, the Shamrocks notched seven points, bringing the scoreboard to 21-6 at the half.

For the entirety of the third quarter, it seemed certain that McGlinn would maintain its 15-point lead. Flaherty’s first drive appeared promising, but the Bears ultimately failed to convert on fourth-and-one from near midfield. McGlinn punted after three plays after

it got the ball next, and the following Flaherty possession came up empty, ending in an interception.

The game’s final period featured a dramatic, if ultimately unsuccessful, comeback. After McGlinn was forced to punt early in the quarter, the Bears’ offense grabbed a first down on fourth-and-long, and then managed to connect for a 53-yard touchdown pass, making the score a more manageable 21-12.

Flaherty got the ball back again with a minute remaining, finding its way into the red zone with yet another big passing play, and then scoring on a short fiveyard pass. However, with the failure of the following 3-point conversion attempt, the Bears were left three points short, the score being 21-18 in favor of the Shamrocks. McGlinn avoided the fourth quarter scare, and netted a championship win for their dorm.

Flaherty senior captains Annie Batcheller, Jacklyn Cooney and Molly McClure may have been disappointed to not have pulled out a win, but they said were very proud of their team’s performance in this game and throughout the entire season.

“We feel pretty proud with how we played today, definitely no regrets with our game today,” McClure said, echoing her fellow captains’ sentiments.

For Flaherty to reach the stadium in only their second season was exceptional, noted the captains, and their potential for future success is very high.

“I think this helped establish a Flaherty community,” Cooney said. “We’re a new dorm, and we don’t have a lot of traditions to our name. I think this is a great way for our dorm and the girls on the team to get out there and become what Flaherty will be.”

“We’ve got a great group of

underclassmen, and we think that [next year] they will stay in contention,” McClure said.

For senior McGlinn captains Catherine Badart and Elizabeth Crimmins, the championship win was an unforgettable experience, and one that was the result of plenty of hard work and dedication from the team as a whole. “[It was] more emotional than anything else, just because it’s our last game, and the fact that it could be in the stadium made it even better,” Badart said.

At many points in the game and especially in the second quarter, McGlinn’s offense was able to move almost at will.

Badart said dominant offensive play, coupled with a turnoverproducing defense, was the main reason the Shamrocks pulled out a win.

“It was probably the best game we played all season,” Badart said. “The offense was on fire, the defense was on fire and I’m super happy with the way we came to together. It was really awesome today to have our offense come out there today and put up a big lead, that was really great.”

The captains credited McGlinn’s talented freshman class and Mirabile’s play as being another key to a successful season and a championship victory.

“A lot of our freshmen shined today,” said Crimmins. “[Mirabile] did an awesome job with some more audibles and making some of the calls herself,” Badart said. “She’s matured so much as a quarterback over the past few years.”

And for the Shamrocks, it seems that the sky’s the limit, according to Crimmins.

“I think they’re going to be amazing [next year],” Crimmins said. “The chemistry on this team is incredible. I think they’re totally going to continue it. It’s become a tradition.”

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No. 2 Dillon def. No. 9 Duncan

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McGlinn senior running back Catherine Badart turns downfield during McGlinn’s 21-18 win over Flaherty on Sunday in Notre Dame Stadium.

The 2017 men’s interhall football league came to a close this Sunday in a hard fought battle between No. 2 Dillon (3-0) and No. 9 Duncan (2-1) in which Dillon emerged victorious by a score of 2-0, finishing its season undefeated under the lights of the Notre Dame Stadium.

As anticipated, the size and skill of each defensive line geared up to prevent any offensive scoring of either team.

Dillon showed success through the running game, only attempting five passing plays throughout the game and completing two of those attempts.

Duncan had a variety of plays in its book, though it struggled with protection of the quarterback through the game.

The first series began with Dillon forcing a fumble off a

quarterback run to gain possession at midfield.

Dillon reverted to a combination of freshman Curt Gouldin and senior Peter “Bowling Ball” McKeon to bulldoze through Duncan and gain yards for the Big Red. Junior quarterback Michael Cahill converted an early fourthand-short to continue the series for Dillon, but eventually the offense was shut down and forced to punt.

A punt sent by Dillon set up Duncan on its own one-yard line. Two short gains followed

by Dillon freshman Owen Lombardi nearly intercepting a pass on the line forced fourth down for Duncan.

A mishandled snap to the Duncan kicker failed any advancement of the ball, and the Dillon defensive line took advantage of this play with a safety.

With 1:25 left to go in the first quarter, Dillon had a 2-0 lead.

Dillon maintained most of the possession during the second quarter. Gouldin drilled through holes provided by the Big Red offensive line to continue the advancement of downs. Later, Dillon senior Jack Mitchell made a big block to turn a loss of yard into a solid gain of ground.

The Duncan defense also proved its place in the championship. Duncan junior Hank Assaf stopped Dillon’s run beyond the line of scrimmage to force third-and-long followed by a delay of game penalty.

Duncan gained possession back with seven minutes to go in the first half.

Highlanders freshman receiver Aidan Murphy held a vital role in the Duncan offense as Murphy was constantly targeted.

Duncan faced a fourth-andshort situation and was able to convert through a pitch to junior Micah running back Rensch. Rensch had open space to gain major yards for the Highlanders, but Dillon freshman Zach Wall had a big tackle to stop the rush. Faced with third and long, Duncan was not able to get the first because of Dillon junior David Brann who sacked Duncan.

After this sack, the Dillon sideline broke out into a “Rudy” chant.

“Since freshman year, someone said Brann looked like Rudy,” Chao said. “Since then everyone has printed out pictures of Rudy from the movie except with his face on them, and put them all around Dillon.“ The last two minutes of the first half had the potential to shift momentum for both teams, but was that not fully capitalized on.

Dillon first fumbled the ball on their 30-yard line, which is recovered by Duncan senior David Bodziony.

Within six seconds, Dillon forced the Highlanders to fumble, giving Dillon possession again on the 26-yard line.

Dillon tried to end the half with a field goal, but the 34-yard try was too short.

Halftime was filled with excitement from both fan sections bringing their A-games. Duncan provided a mini-marching band and played the Notre Dame fight song.

The third quarter was relatively quiet as it was mainly run down on account of both teams turning to the rush to advance the ball.

Still 2-0, Duncan had possession to begin the fourth quarter and looked to be in pursuit of the endzone. Rensch had a long run followed by Murphy making a clutch catch and first down as senior quarterback Matthew Kase scrambled just enough to not get taken down.

Kase then made a connection as he was being hit to allow for another long gain for Duncan.

With less than six minutes on the clock, Duncan went for it on fourth down, converted, but a holding call pushed it back further. This attempt was broken up by Dillon sophomore Steven Arnone, who also broke up a key pass a few plays before.

Dillon’s possession was lead by Gouldin who had a 20-yard gain.

Duncan junior Conner Futa helped force a fourth down attempt by Dillon through big tackles. On the conversion, Dillon made a passing connection that was an inch short of the first down.

The Highlanders had the ball on their 23-yard line with two minutes to go in the game.

Dillon then stopped this burst of momentum with a sack to set Duncan back further.

Duncan was not able to convert the next set of downs, which resulted in giving Dillon possession of the ball, allowing the Big Red to end the game.

Duncan sophomore captain Kyle Tomshack attested to the hard fought nature of this game.

“Both teams played great,” said Tomshack. “I’m so proud of our guys. We tried our best on every single play and just had a few bounces not go our way.”

Looking to the future, Tomshack said the Highlanders will be missing many seniors, but are looking to the younger athletes to continue the pursuit of a championship title.

“There are a bunch of guys who didn’t get to play as much because of the seniors, so we’ll be looking to them to continue to improve for next year,” Tomshack said.

After the first interhall football win for Dillon in recent history, Chao expressed how surreal of an experience the season had been.

“This is the most ridiculous interhall score I’ve ever seen,” Chao said. “I definitely thought it would come down to a ridiculous score like that, especially a safety, so the fact that we were able to get that so early on was really critical. “ ... We say, bend don’t break, and that’s exactly what we did.

This was the greatest football game I’ve ever played in.”

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got to play the guys that make good puck decisions.”

On Friday, the Irish jumped out to an early 2-0 lead after senior forward and captain Jake Evans and sophomore forward Cal Burke scored back-to-back goals in the first period. Notre Dame never looked back, and added a power-play goal in the third and an empty-netter to close out the 4-1 win. Sophomore goalie Cale Morris stopped 38 of the 39 shots he faced.

But the Engineers bounced back with a strong showing on Saturday night, holding the Irish to scoreless after three periods and 0-for-3 on the power play.

Morris was equally up to the task, as he made 25 saves for his second career shutout. In overtime, sophomore forward Cam Morrison deflected a shot from sophomore defenseman Andrew Peeke in front of the net to give the Irish the win.

“That’s his game, he’s a net-front guy,” Jackson said on Morrison.

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nine — each forcing their opponent’s defense into several stressful situations, including several point-blank saves by both Irish graduate student goalkeeper Chris Hubbard and Wisconsin’s redshirt senior Phillip Schilling. While senior forward Jon Gallagher constantly pressured Schilling by generating six shots and a constant presence at the front of the Irish attack, Wisconsin’s senior midfielder Chris Mueller, who leads the NCAA with 35 total points on the season, was a constant source of pressure for Hubbard and the Irish back end.

The second half saw the tension steadily increase as both teams tried to generate

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because he kept on falling down — it had something to do with his skates and his edges, the equipment manager sharpened them up on the bench a bit and he goes out and scores the game winner, but that’s his game. He’s a netfront guy, he competes there, he’s got a goal-scorer’s instincts.”

Jackson was particularly impressed with Morris, who has emerged as the clear frontrunner to claim the starting goalie spot during Notre Dame’s win streak.

“He’s been good, knock on wood, he’s been good for the last month, that was a big question mark from everybody from the outside perspective, who was going to replace [former Irish goalkeeper] Cal Petersen,” Jackson said. “Cale Morris quietly sat back behind Cal last year, and got better. It’s hard to do when you don’t play, but he was patient, he had a good attitude about it, he worked hard, and now its his turn and now he’s taking full advantage of it. “ … He got more composed, the biggest thing for me is that he’s very calm in net and I think he learned a little of that from Cal, but I think that the biggest part of

his game right now is his ability to move in the crease, his skating ability, his edge control and he’s being patient — he’s not dropping early, and he’s doing a great job of controlling rebounds.”

The RPI series marked a departure from Notre Dame’s conference slate, as the Irish now will play Big Ten opponents for the remainder of the season, starting with a home series against Minnesota next weekend.

Jackson said he is pleased with his team’s play so far into the season, especially as the Irish have gotten players back from injury.

“In a lot of ways it’s still fairly in the season, but since we’ve started to get guys back I think we are starting to get a feel for who’s on what line, who’s on the power play and so on and so forth,” he said. “Getting healthy is allowing us to develop some chemistry with our lines and our defensive pairs. With goaltending like we’re getting and our defensive core we just need to score enough goals to win and I think this weekend was a good example of that.”

a tiebreaking goal. The Irish saw genuine chances from Gallagher, fellow senior forward Jeff Farina and senior midfielder Kyle Dedrick, but were unable to capitalize.

Gallagher, particularly, found a chance in the 82nd minute along the right side of the box, but his bending shot just skimmed over the left corner of the crossbar, and so, despite Notre Dame outplaying its opponent for much of the game, the teams headed into overtime still knotted at zero.

In the first overtime period, Wisconsin found the game-winning goal. In the 95th minute, the Badgers earned a corner kick, and senior midfielder Mike Catalano connected on a header from the far post and put it into the back of the net, ending Notre Dame’s season and sending the

Badgers onto the Round of 16 in the blink of an eye. Irish head coach Bobby Clark commented on his team’s performance and how it was unable to capitalize despite controlling play for the majority of the game.

“I thought in many ways we played very well,” Clark said.

“Obviously we just couldn’t convert — it was always going to come down to a corner kick — and the funny thing is we had eight corner kicks and they only had four. We had our chances. Even at the start of overtime we looked like the team that was going to win, but they were dangerous and they’re a good team. They’re a senior-laden team; they don’t give you chances easily, and [Mueller and senior forward Tom Barlow] always give you problems. They’re a good team, we’re a better team, but it’s the score — the only thing that really counts is goals, and they got the one goal that mattered tonight. So that was very disappointing, but such is life.”

Clark also reflected on his seniors — their play and emotion after the game, and what they’ve meant for the program.

“It’s been a great class — you can see how disappointed they all are,” Clark said. “It was a tough, tough night for them.

Chris Hubbard had a couple of really good saves — he did well. [Graduate student defender Matt Habrowski] was great, [Gallagher and Farina], [Kyle Dedrick] had to come on for [junior midfielder Thomas Ueland] and did well — the seniors were terrific. It’s been a great group, and it’s always sad that they can’t take it a little further, so I’m very sad for them.”

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the Beavers showed why they’ve gained a reputation as one of the top defensive teams in the nation. The Irish tried to fight back into the game, and cut the score to 30-27 with just over four minutes remaining in the half, but Oregon State held Notre Dame scoreless for the following three minutes on their way to a strong 3729 halftime lead. McGraw said it was important for her inexperienced team to face adversity for the first time this season.

“It’s a learning experience,” McGraw said. “That’s where we are. [Senior forward] Kathr yn Westbeld is just coming back, she hasn’t played with [graduate student guard] Lili [Thompson] or [junior forward] Jess [Shepard] so she’s learning too, learning how they play, Lili’s new, Jess is new, we’re a whole new team than last year.

Last year we’d always tr y to throw the ball up to [senior for ward] Bri [Turner] when we needed to score, this year we have to figure out a way to get the guards to score, so we have some issues we have to work out, but we have talent and they can score.”

W hen the Beavers looked to have come out for the second half on top, the Irish comeback seemed extremely unlikely. But trailing by 11 points, the Irish went on an 11-2 run featuring seven points by Young to cut the lead back to just two points.

After junior for ward Marina Mabrey tied the score with less than three minutes left in the quarter, Ogunbowale gave the Irish their first lead with a 3-pointer, one of only two 3’s the Irish made all game on just four attempts, a stark contrast to the Beavers’ 24 attempts from beyond the arc.

However, the Irish were far from done. The Beavers

took the lead back before the end of the period, and it changed hands five times in the fourth quarter. A 3-point shot for sophomore guard Kat Tudor put the Irish behind by a score of 64-62 with barely over three minutes remaining, but Ogunbowale again gave the Irish a lead before Young extended it to five points with two lay ups. With 22 seconds left and the Irish leading by three points, Ogunbowale missed a jumper, but collected the rebound herself, forcing the Beavers to foul and made both free throws to seal the game at 72-67.

Young led the Irish with 21 points, bouncing back from a 1-of-4 first half, while Ogunbowale scored 15 points.

“I thought Jackie Young finally stepped up and did what she’s capable of doing, and then Arike at the end just took over,” McGraw said.

McGraw added that halftime adjustments allowed Young to take advantage of the Beavers defense.

“We ran a different set for her after halftime to get the ball and make that decision, whether she was going to drive it or pass it,” McGraw said. “She did a great job, she realized they couldn’t guard it and just took it to the basket ever y single time.”

The Irish totalled only eight assists, six in the second half, with Thompson dishing out four of the team’s total. The Irish outrebounded the Beavers 23-12 in the second half.

A lthough Notre Dame’s offensive numbers were not up to the team’s usual standard, they were well above average for teams playing the staunch Oregon State defense, who gave up the most points in a game since Nov. 22 of last season against Marquette.

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Irish graduate student defender Matt Habrowski looks to pass the ball during Notre Dame’s 3-1 win over Michigan on Oct. 10.

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Irish sophomore guard Jackie Young goes up for a layup during Notre Dame’s 121-65 victory over Mount St. Mary’s on Nov. 11.

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INTERHALL | Mcglinn 21, flaherty 18; dillon 2, duncan 0

McGlinn, Dillon come out victorious in finals No. 2 McGlinn def. No. 4 Flaherty

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On a frigid fall afternoon Sunday, No. 2 McGlinn (3-1) outscored No. 4 Flaherty (3-1) 21-18 in an action-packed championship game at Notre Dame Stadium.

The Shamrocks managed an impressive record and appeared in the championship game for the first time in several seasons, while the Bears found their way to the championship despite this being only Flaherty’s second year in existence as a dorm. In a matchup that pitted two highpowered, talented teams against one another, McGlinn was ultimately able to hold off a lategame rally by Flaherty in order to secure the title.

The game’s first drive lasted for almost the entire first quarter and was very back-and-forth, consistent with the character of the matchup as a whole. McGlinn quickly drove down the field, see INTERHALL PAGE 10

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A Dillon defender tackles a Duncan running back during the interhall football championship in Notre Dame Stadium on Sunday.

Through 80 minutes of basketball this season, No. 6 Notre Dame hadn’t trailed at all.

That changed just 26 seconds into the Irish’s first ranked matchup of the season at No. 18 Oregon State.

And for the remainder of the first half and part of the second, it only got worse.

But the Irish (3-0) showed they could bounce back from unfamiliar territor y and deliver a gritt y w in, coming from behind to defeat the Beavers (2-1) 72-67 thanks to 17 second-half points from sophomore guard Jackie Young.

“I’m really proud of this team right now,” Irish head coach Muffet McGraw said.

“After as poorly as we played in the first half, hav ing shot the ball as badly as we did and against such a great defensive team, to come back in the second half and really work on the defensive end

Squad extends win streak to seven Associate Sports Writer

No. 4 Notre Dame continued its winning ways this weekend, as the Irish (10-3-1, 4-0-0 Big Ten) used a strong defensive effort to hold Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) (2-7-3, 1-4-1 ECAC) to one goal over two games.

The sweep marked Notre Dame’s seventh-straight win, which is tied with Boston College for the longest active streak in the country. Irish head coach

Jeff Jackson was pleased with his team, especially defensively.

“We have some quality players back there,” Jackson said postgame Saturday. “We dressed seven tonight, we were short a couple guys. We’ve done that quite a bit in the first half because we have so much ability back there. We’re sitting out two senior defensemen; it’s hard but when you have guys that can get us out of our zone, you’ve see HOCKEY PAGE 11

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Station, Texas, tied up 1-1.

The second half was a defensive battle bet ween the Irish and the Aggies, but in the 83rd minute Notre Dame drew a foul in the box. This led to sophomore for ward Natalie Jacobs’ penalt y kick opportunit y, which she capitalized on when she sent the ball into the low, left corner of the

On a cold Sunday night inside Alumni Stadium, No. 12 seed Notre Dame lost in heartbreaking fashion to No. 20 seed Wisconsin 1-0 in overtime — falling in the Round of 32 of the NCAA championship.

While the Irish (11-7-2, 3-32 ACC) received a first-round bye courtesy of the their top-16 seed, the Badgers (12-4-5, 4-3-1 Big Ten) defeated University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) 4-1 at home in order to advance.

While the first half provided no goal scoring, it certainly did not lack in energy, excitement and general back-and-forth play. The Badgers recorded eight shots in the opening period, while the Irish generated

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Irish sophomore forward Cam Morrison waits for the puck during Notre Dame’s 6-4 loss to Nebraska-Omaha on Oct. 26.

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Notre Dame advanced to the NCA A Sweet 16 after Friday’s v ictor y over No. 2 seeded Texas A&M before dropping its Sweet 16 matchup against unseeded Baylor.

The score remained 2-2 at the end of regulation, but the Irish (10-7-5, 5-3-2 ACC) outscored the Aggies

(18-2-2, 9-1-0 SEC) 4-1 in penalt y kicks. The Irish squad ended the Aggies’ 14game w inning streak and moved onto the third round of the NCA A Tournament for the first time since the 2014 season.

Notre Dame’s midfielders outran the Aggies on both sides of the field and held possession for the majorit y of the first half, outshooting Texas A&M 12-6 in the

ND exits tourney with OT loss

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ND w SOCCER | ND 2, Texas A&m 2 (4-1 PENALTY KICKS); baylor 3, nd 3 (ot)

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was great. The difference was the offensive rebounding. I thought we did a much better job of rebounding in the second half, took care of the ball and got the shots we wanted.”

After junior guard Arike Ogunbowale missed a 3-pointer just four seconds into Notre Dame’s first possession, the Beavers took their opportunit y to take a lead, as sophomore for ward Madison Washington scored the first ever 3-pointer of her career. Less than t wo minutes later, the Irish found themselves behind 8-0, their largest deficit since a comeback v ictor y over Sy racuse on Feb. 19.

The Beavers’ lead reached double figures by the halfway mark in the first quarter, thanks to a three-point play from sophomore guard Mikayla Pivec, although the Irish cut the lead back to 2015 by the end of the period.

In the second quarter,

first 45 minutes. However, in the 37th minute, Texas A&M put a point on the board first when senior midfielder Mikaela Har vey hit the right-footer from 30 yards out. Six minutes later, Irish freshman for ward Eva Hurm responded w ith her first career goal off the assist from junior midfielder Sabrina Flores. The t wo teams headed into halftime at Ellis Field in College

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wisdom and strategy gets thrown out the window. The Midshipmen triple-option attack shortens the game and makes every possession, on both sides, extremely valuable. Irish head coach Brian Kelly particularly highlighted Notre Dame’s one-minute touchdown drive at the end of the first half as a microcosm of the game itself when it came to strategy and execution.

“It was critical,” Kelly said. “We even thought about surrender defense … it was just one of those things where clock had been utilized to the point where we needed the ball back … because we felt like we could score if we just got the ball back. So there was a lot of things going through my head at that time. I’m considering surrender, do I use another timeout here. But the fact of the matter is, the way it ended up playing out is we had enough time and it was crucial that we do something right before the half.”

What makes the Navy gameplan so difficult to combat is that it caters to its personality: a team that executes well and doesn’t make a lot of mistakes. Navy, as it does with nearly all its opponents, forced Notre Dame to play an efficient, pressure-packed type of game. On its touchdown drive just before half, Navy ate up five minutes while only gaining 39 yards, leaving the Irish almost no time to work with, but junior running back Josh Adams said the Irish knew they needed to capitalize and look to score

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each of the last 91 years should be able to. But offensively, it wasn’t the bounce back many Irish fans were looking for.

Senior linebacker Greer Martini, who fellow senior linebacker Nyles Morgan referred to as “the option guru” after the game, had himself a career night with 15 tackles. Sophomore cornerback Julian Love started the game at safety — a new role for him — and recorded 14 tackles.

Sophomore cornerback Troy Pride Jr. took advantage of a suddenly pass-happy Navy offense midway through the fourth quarter and came away with an interception, the first of his career.

Coming into this matchup, the Midshipmen had the country’s No. 1 rushing offense, averaging 5.86 yards per rush. The Irish defense was able to hold them to average of 3.8 yards per carry Saturday.

But offensively, Notre Dame’s showing was once again subpar.

Nowhere near as subpar as last week, but subpar nonetheless.

And against a Navy team whose main strength is its triple-option offense, the Notre Dame offense should have been able to come up with more than its 327 final yards against the No. 78 defense in the nation.

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whenever they could.

“It was important for us to be efficient with the ball all game. We knew that our possessions would be limited, so we had to do the best we could to take care of the ball and put points on the board,” Adams said. “Brandon did a great job with the two-minute drill and pushing the ball down the field.

We just needed to capitalize, and we did. I believe that helped give us a little energy going into the second half, so it was important for us as an offense to take advantage of the possessions we had.”

Not only did the time of possession imbalance cause issues for the offense, but also took a serious toll on the defense, which easily spent its largest amount of time of the field this season. Kelly commented on the fact that this particular rivalry game commanded that the defense execute at every level, on every play.

“Well, our attention to detail in terms of what we need to do, we really needed to show some great traits today about who we were in this game,” Kelly said. “Talent does not win out in a game like this. Your assignments, the way you tackle the ball carrier, bending him back, was so important today, because you’re fighting for every yard.”

Not only was that technique and execution needed every play, but the defense faced a team that was essentially in four-down mode the entire game. Navy converted four of its six fourth down tries — backbreaking plays that extended drives. In fact, Notre Dame’s defense was on the field for all but 1:48 of the third quarter, and by the end of the game,

senior captain and linebacker Greer Martini, who registered a career-high 15 tackles, said that the unit was exhausted.

“Obviously a team like [Navy], they’re going to be on the field a ton, and so it was just about getting critical stops at critical points,” Martini said. “Like that fourth down on the last play of the game … that’s a big deal for us.” “ … I mean, personally, I was pretty tired. It felt longer than [42 minutes].”

Exhausted, but not broken. The defense stopped the Midshipmen when it mattered most, and although the Midshipmen forced the Irish to win ugly, Notre Dame captain and graduate student offensive lineman Mike McGlinchey commented on how proud he was defense for battling against a tough, time-consuming opponent and never breaking down, especially on that late fourth-down play.

“It was just one of those things — you’ve got to be so proud of [the defense],” McGlinchey said.

“Navy provides a really tough challenge for them, it’s something they don’t see ever, until it’s time to play Navy. [Defensive coordinator Mike] Elko and his staff did a great job game planning and had a terrific plan in place, and our players made plays. They had the ball for a long time, but the ball was always in front of our defense — that’s why we had the success we had today and we were able to come out with a win.”

offensive rhythm going when you only hold the ball for 17 minutes.

But junior quarterback Brandon Wimbush was jumpy on the game’s first possession, going just 1-of-5 through the air.

And while the offense looked totally different between the first and second halves, as its efficiency increased significantly after halftime, this was not the offensive rebound from last week’s disaster Notre Dame hoped for.

Sophomore wide receiver Kevin Stepherson was the difference-maker, as he accumulated a career-high 103 yards and two touchdowns. He was able to come up with big plays when it counted, at least in the second half. And in this matchup, every snap counted for the Irish offensively, as there was a very limited number of them.

But junior running back and, dare I say, former Heisman candidate Josh Adams was unable to get any momentum going in the first half, tallying just 37 yards.

And while his second half was much more productive, pushing him over 100 yards for the game, he was not the Josh Adams that provoked a marketing campaign a few weeks back.

Sure, Wimbush’s stat line improved to 9-of-18 for 164 yards with three total touchdowns, and he didn’t follow up last week’s three-turnover performance with any this week, but that isn’t necessarily the mark of a

successful offense. Scoring more points isn’t necessarily the mark of a successful offense, either.

At the start of the season, a nine-win season with a win over Navy to send the seniors off in style would have been considered a success, given last year’s 4-8 atrocity. But once the Irish hit that No. 3 status, this season began to be judged against a much tougher standard. At this point, anything less than a New Year’s Six Bowl will make the season an unsuccessful one.

So, while Saturday’s game was good for Notre Dame, it certainly could have been better. As a whole, the players came out feeling good. With a 10-win season on the horizon, the seniors feel as if they’ve got something to play for again, even with the Playoff out of the picture. And a win is a win.

But Saturday was not the kind of game that gives a struggling offense a whole lot of confidence — something it will need as it heads back out on the road. And it certainly was not the kind of game that gave me a whole lot of confidence that this is a team that has completely left the mistakes of Miami (FL) behind it.

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10 7

7 7

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Notre Dame 3, navy 0

Justin Yoon 29-yard field goal

4:31

remaining Drive: 11 plays, 58 yards, 2:51 elapsed

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Navy 3, notre dame 3

Owen White 39-yard field goal

12:21

remaining Drive: 13 plays, 49 yards, 7:10 elapsed

Navy 10, notre dame 3

Zach Abey 1-yard run (White kick)

1:08

remaining Drive: 11 plays, 39 yards, 5:02 elapsed

Notre dame 10, navy 10

Brandon Wimbush 2-yard run (Yoon kick)

0:08

remaining Drive: Seven plays, 62 yards, 1:00 elapsed

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Navy 17, notre dame 10

Craig Scott 12-yard pass from Abey (White kick)

7:01

remaining Drive: 15 plays, 72 yards, 7:59 elapsed

Notre dame 17, navy 17

Kevin Stepherson 30-yard pass from Wimbush (Yoon kick)

5:33

remaining Drive: Five plays, 78 yards, 1:28 elapsed

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Notre dame 24, navy 17

Stepherson 9-yard pass from Wimbush (Yoon kick)

4:00

remaining Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 3:31 elapsed

statistics RUSHING yards 163 277

PASSING yards 164 41

total yards 327 318

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Irish junior quarterback Brandon Wimbush, right, follows through after releasing a pass during Notre Dame’s 24-17 win over Navy on Saturday at Notre Dame Stadium. Wimbush passed for 164 yards and two touchdowns on 9-of-18 passing in the game. The junior also added 41 rushing yards and a score on the ground for the Irish.

Shipping off to Stanford

Having to deal with the rain and cold, Notre Dame and Navy battled in a game which saw the Irish hold the football for just 17 minutes of the game. However, the Irish defense held Navy to just 17 points and 318 yards on the Midshipmen’s 82 plays, securing a victory for Notre Dame on Senior Day. Now, the team will head to Stanford with a New Year’s Six bowl on the line.

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Junior quarterback Brandon Wimbush, right, battles a Navy tackler during Saturday’s game.

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Irish junior quarterback Brandon Wimbush attempts to break a tackle during Notre Dame’s 24-17 win over Navy on Saturday.

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Irish sophomore running back Tony Jones Jr. carries the ball in Notre Dame’s win Saturday.

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Irish junior quarterback Brandon Wimbush stares down his target as he prepares to pass in Notre Dame’s 24-14 win over Navy on Saturday. Wimbush completed passes to three different targets in the win.