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Students to perform in BCAC Annual event will showcase black culture, art created by artists across campus By MAX LANDER News Writer
The Black Cultural Arts Council (BCAC) will be putting on the annual Black Coffee House event Friday. The two-hour event has taken place in its current form since the early 1990s and presents an opportunity to experience and engage with black culture, art and artists from across campus in a relaxed setting and across a variety of mediums. “Imagine a jazz house — that’s the type of feel for coffee house,” senior BCAC president Erin Williams said. “We do spoken word, a lot of
of people play music. This year we’ve got a saxophonist. It’s a very low-key feel. We have coffee beans and the lights are turned down, so it’s a very relaxed environment.” The event generally includes around 12 different acts or performances from mostly student artists across campus. W hile the event has no official theme, as to not limit the kinds of art and topics on display, the pieces tend to focus on some aspect of black culture or the black experience. “It’s about uplifting and highlighting the black experience, or even experience from the African diaspora,” said Iris Outlaw, the director
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of Multicultural Student Programs and Services and faculty advisor to the BCAC. “Those are the types of performances that happen.” Performances from past events have often had a deeply personal aspect that impacted both the artist and the audience. “Some of the pieces have just been so prophetic; they’ve really resonated,” Outlaw said. In addition to singing, music, spoken word and other poetry performances, this year’s event will also include an art gallery. The gallery will display a variety of student-created pieces and types of visual art, some of
Carroll Hall was built in 1906 as an educational building for the Brothers of Holy Cross, and began housing male students in 1967. By ASHTON WEBER News Writer
Junior Garrett Rethman said when he first toured Notre Dame, he actively hoped to not be put in Carroll Hall. “I remembered from my
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tour … my tour guide pointed out, ‘There’s a dorm down there called Carroll, but we’re not going to walk past it because it’s too far away.’ And I [thought], ‘Oh, I’ll never live there,’” Rethman see CARROLL PAGE 4
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University President Fr. John Jenkins announced the members that will make up his Columbus murals advising committee in a press release Thursday. The committee will advise the University on how to display the murals “in the appropriate context, as well as on see MURAL PAGE 3
Saint Mary’s play to highlight racial intolerance By COLLEEN FISCHER News Writer
Since theatre was first conceived, it has been a way to express historical narratives. Plays share stories across generational, cultural and racial lines to communicate multiple perspectives. Saint Mary’s is following in this centuries-old
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which will be for sale. This addition allows the event to display not only the normal performance art pieces, but also visual art from artists who can otherwise find it difficult to make their work and its message seen or heard. “It’s always wonderful and great to have a space for black voices to be heard because oftentimes they’re silenced or suppressed,” Williams said. “I think it’s important to create a space for black artists to say what’s on their minds, to say what’s on their hearts and to be able to send whatever message to the world that they think is
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tradition by hosting Mad River Theater Works’ production of “Freedom Bound” in the Moreau Center for the Arts on Saturday. According to the company’s website, the oneact play tells the historical story of Addison W hite, an escaped slave traveling through Ohio by means of the Underground Railroad.
“‘Freedom Bound’ brings history to life through original songs and an array of characters that pop right out of the past to relive the turbulence and hope of the Underground Railroad right before your eyes,” the website says. The company has started see FREEDOM PAGE 4
Mendoza focuses on inequality for Ethics Week By CATE VON DOHLEN News Writer
The theme for the thirdannual Notre Dame Ethics Week, hosted by the Mendoza College of Business and the Notre Dame Deloitte Center for Ethical Leadership, was “Economic Inequality: On Campuses, in Communities
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and at Companies.” Past themes have included “Lead Local, Lead Global” and “Sports and the Common Good.” Ethics Week coordinator Brian Levey explained the reasoning behind the theme for the speaker series. “Income inequality, or economic inequality more
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broadly, has worked its way into the national conversation, and so it seemed like the right time for us to focus on the issue, especially as a Catholic business school,” Levey said in an email. The event spanned from Tuesday until Friday w ith see ETHICS PAGE 4
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The Snite Museum of Art hosted “From the Heart” on Thursday night, a series of art and music events centered around self love. This programming included an oragami-heart-making workshop and a serenade by Notre Dame’s female a cappella group, Harmonia.
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ND offers marriage preparation program By LUCY LYNCH News Writer
As harsh weather continues to torment South Bend, the longing for warmer days reminds students of a second-semester Notre Dame tradition: ring by spring. For those students who do get engaged before or near graduation, their next step toward marriage is participating in Campus Ministr y’s marriage preparation course. Kelly K lee ser ves as the marriage preparation coordinator at Notre Dame. K lee is responsible for teaching the marriage preparation course taken both by current Notre Dame students and other couples planning
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related issues,” the release said. Jenkins announced his intent to form the committee in his Jan. 20 letter to the Notre Dame communit y, when he first declared the murals would be covered. “I w ill establish a committee to decide on the place to display the images of the murals and the appropriate
to wed in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, the Lady Chapel or the Log Chapel. K lee said this course has been running for about six years. “Campus Ministr y decided to change course about six years ago to our current model because [of ] the concern that we were offering marriage preparation to people out of tow n rather than encouraging them to get involved in their local parish,” K lee said. At least one of the pair has to be a student or a member of the parish to take the course. Campus Ministr y asks the couple to contact the organization to partake in marriage preparation
at least six months before the wedding date. After an introductor y meeting w ith K lee, the couple takes a 150-question online inventor y where the pair is asked about all aspects of a shared life together. “For the next three to four meetings, I go through these reports w ith the couple,” K lee said. “We discuss areas of remedy and areas where they are still kind of working things out and identif y some areas of grow th.” The couple receives several homework assignments related to the sacramental and spiritual aspects of marriage. The assignments are important, K lee
said, because not only do they want to help couples w ith communication, parenting and marriage roles, but they also want them to discuss the theological aspects of matrimony. Next, the couple meets w ith a married sponsor couple. “A ll the sponsors are connected to Notre Dame as alumni or as staff,” K lee said. “The married sponsors inv ite the engaged couple into their home. This gives the couple the opportunit y to hear about the joys and challenges of marriage.” The couples also participate in a one-day marriage preparation course
w ith the Diocese and attend family planning instruction, either in person or online. K lee believes this program is extremely important for couples to experience before they say their vows. “Marriage is a vocation and a lifelong commitment, and people deser ve as much preparation as possible,” K lee said. “There is such great opportunit y for spiritual grow th prior to giv ing yourself to someone, and we owe that help to couples who are making this commitment.”
communication around the display,” Jenkins said in the letter. “We w ill begin soon the making of covers for the murals.” People who w ish to contribute or adv ise the committee may send their comments to president@nd.edu, the release said. Jenkins appointed Theodore Cachey, professor of Italian and director of Italian and Dante studies, as committee chair. Ann Firth, v ice president
and chief of staff to the president, w ill ser ve as the v ice chair. Jenkins also named six facult y members, four Universit y staff members, one rector and t wo undergraduate students to the committee, listed below.
Letters Richard Garnett, Notre Dame Law School Patrick Griffin, KeoughNaughton Institute for Irish Studies, College of A rts and Letters Marisel Moreno, Department of Romance Languages, College of A rts and Letters Michael Shreff ler, Department of Art, College of Arts and Letters Maria Tomasula, Department of Art, College of A rts and Letters
Staff Joseph Becherer, Snite Museum of Art Julie Boy nton, Facilities Design and Operations Anne Firth, Office of the President Douglas Marsh, Facilities Design and Operations
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other people’s interpretation and perspective of the world.” Tickets for the event are available for $3 at the LaFortune Box Office as well as at the door. A ll proceeds w ill go toward the BCAC’s Thurgood Marshall Scholarship, which is a yearlong scholarship awarded to first-year, nonathlete students involved w ith the BCAC. In addition to the various art pieces and performances, free coffee w ill also be offered to those in attendance. The event is open to anyone interested in attending and w ill start at 7 p.m. in the LaFortune Student Center ballroom.
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needed at that time.” In this way, the event presents an opportunit y not only for artists, but for anyone interested in engaging w ith, learning about and talking about cultures that sometimes lack v isibilit y on campus, in addition to being entertained. “It’s a great space to come and listen and understand the culture and be a part of the culture of another person, and to have fun and interact and be entertained by the great artists that you see there,” Williams said. “It’s a great place for coming to an understanding of other people’s voices and
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said. “And then of course I got put in it … so I was prett y disappointed.” Carroll Hall was built in 1906 and, according to the Div ision of Student Affairs website, was originally used as an educational building for the Brothers of Holy Cross. In 1966, the Universit y purchased the building, and in 1967, Carroll began to house undergraduate men. Its location across from Saint Mar y’s Lake distances the hall’s residents from the rest of campus. “The main things that make Carroll unique are the
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to visit the College’s campus annually, thanks to Richard Ba xter, director of campus and community events. Ba xter pointed out the value of bringing a play such as this specifically to the South Bend area. “It highlights one person’s path to freedom from the South to the North,” Ba xter said, “We thought it would be especially meaningful for people in the community, because the Underground Railroad ran into Michigan kind of along this region. It’s an important part of our histor y and a wonderful way to bring the company back and have them present this for students.” Ba xter commented on the
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one speaker or panel each day. Panelists and speakers were chosen w ith the intent of display ing perspectives of economic inequalit y from a variet y of angles, Levey said. The panelists consisted of both facult y and staff on campus and v isiting speakers. “We looked for experts in their respective fields who would have something [interesting to] share w ith us about economic inequalit y,” Levey said. Speakers included Virginia Eubanks, associate professor of political science at the Universit y of A lbany, SUNY, and a panel
obv ious things,” rector Eric St yles said. “We are a little more isolated, so when students come home, they feel like they are going home. The second thing is the size. We have 102 undergrads, so that’s a significant difference [from the largest hall]. Ever ybody gets to be know n by name, and there is ver y little anony mit y.” Rethman said this strong sense of communit y ultimately helped him love Carroll. He values the dorm communit y so much that he is currently ser v ing as the hall’s president. “You really get the opportunit y to know ever yone,” he said. “I hear [people in] other dorms talk about how they only know people in
their section. We don’t have [that]. It’s weird if you see someone and you don’t know them.” Junior Ryan Rogers, Carroll’s v ice president, explained that the bonds bet ween the men of Carroll — often referred to by their mascot, “The Vermin” — are formed during Welcome Weekend. “A couple of the first traditions are a little bit w ild, but I was really into ‘The Vermin Go Gold,’ which is before the first home football game, and you [firstyears] all dye your hair gold or blonde,” he said. “That was the first big communit y thing that we did, and I [thought], ‘This is fun.’ It’s fun to be part of this
communit y.” A lthough they said they think Carroll’s communit y is enjoyable, Carroll’s leaders said making the trek home during the w inter is not, especially during the recent Polar Vortex. “I called it ‘Carroll Quarantine.’ I did not leave,” Rogers said of the Polar Vortex. “Our rector … said five minutes or more and you’re risking frost bite, but our walk to the dining hall is seven.” Rethman said some residents took their ow n measures to avoid the cold walk to the dining hall. “I know a lot of people stocked up [on food] … but it was on an indiv idual basis. It wasn’t dorm-prov ided,
unfortunately,” Rethman said. Carroll’s leaders said they are excited for warm spring weather to arrive and, w ith it, the hall’s signature event — Lakeside. On April 13, Carroll’s law n w ill turn into a music festival, complete w ith live music and food. “No acts are set yet,” said Christian Cy ruk, junior and Lakeside commissioner. “I’ve been emailing a lot of bands. We got a lot more funds this year than in prev ious years, so we’re going to be able to … have food trucks. It’s going to be wellrun this year … I’m excited.”
specific outcomes of presenting a play that is rooted in histor y, also commenting on why learning and experiencing historical stories is valuable. “[It’s important] to highlight our histor y and our connection to all community members,” Ba xter said. “Without a perspective on histor y, you’re doomed to make the same mistakes over and over again, so that’s why I think it’s important.” He also recognizes the value of this particular moment in histor y and its legacy, including the courage of some of the characters in the play. “I think slaver y in particular is one of the darkest spots on this nation’s histor y,” Ba xter said. “Our emergence out of that was ver y
important. The people who [started] the Underground Railroad definitely had to do this with incredible courage and great risk to themselves. They kind of highlight that in the play.” The play not only educates viewers on histor y and its importance, but also aims to create a current cultural change. “Through theatre, we strive to challenge racism, xenophobia, sexism and intolerance,” the company said on its website. This pursuit is one reason Ba xter decided to bring the play to Saint Mar y’s. He also said he notices how the play highlights Christian values, which the College also promotes. “That’s why I think it’s important for us to include this in our performing arts
series,” Ba xter said. “It’s a wonderful and original composition about a vital topic. It just reminds us that the mission of the College is to value the dignity and individuality of ever y person. We hold them as the presence of Christ in our community.” Ba xter said he hopes that the student body can connect with the stories and the problems of the characters not only in histor y, but also in their day-to-day lives. He encourages the students to confront all forms of hatred. “I hope they realize that even though this was long ago, some of these issues still face us, of people who don’t value ever y individual for whatever reason based on — in this case — ethnicity,” Ba xter said. “That’s a stor y that continues over and over
and over again. We need to identif y hatred in all of its forms. We need to meet it head on. I would hope that students could look at this and be able to identif y what forces of hatred they can see in today’s world and what they can do to combat that.” Tickets for Saturday’s performance are available at the Saint Mar y’s Box Office. If cost affordability is an issue, Ba xter said to let him know and he will ensure ever yone who wants to see the show will be able to do so. “If anyone would like to attend who can’t afford a ticket, have them get ahold of me and I’ll make it possible,” he said.
featuring panel admissions director Bob Mundy, director of Financial Aid Mar y Nucciarone and former director of the Office of Student Enrichment Marc Burdell. Professor Dan Graff, director of the Higgins Labor Program also spoke on a panel w ith colleague and assistant professor of management Charlice Hurst. The week concludes Friday w ith speaker Steven Clifford, author of “The CEO Pay Machine: How it Trashes America and How to Stop It.” Graff explained that he, along w ith Hurst, is currently developing a just wage framework and online tool to calculate fair wages. The project pulls people together from different disciplines
across campus, Graff said. “[Hurst] and I are representing our working group that has sociologists, economists, historians like me, management professors like her and people from the law school,” Graff said. “It’s kind of an attempt to bring together folks from different disciplines and see if we could come up w ith an answer to the question: W hat makes any given wage just or unjust? ” Graff said this year’s theme is the most pressing public issue of our time, which is why he is involved in just wage research. “I think ethics should inform any of our endeavors and I certainly think that in the business world, it’s really critical because so often we
as a culture or as a societ y are told to strip ethics from questions of the economy or business, as if you can or should just apply a monetar y lens to things,” Graff said. “So I’m really grateful that Mendoza sponsors Ethics Week in order to reassert that we can’t separate ethics from economics or any other human endeavor, and I am particularly gratified that they are doing economic inequalit y right now.” Graff said he believes it is important for students to attend events outside of the classroom, such as the Ethics Week lectures. “It’s important to make sure that ethics is at the foundation of what students do … it prompts them to think about their ow n
intellectual and maybe career interests in life in light of a different lens or through a different lens,” Graff said. Levey also expressed the importance of students learning about issues such as economic equalit y. “Our students are smart enough to have been admitted to many other colleges, but for good reasons they chose to come here,” he said. “Exposure to issues like economic inequalit y is part of their Notre Dame education. If they haven’t confronted it already, they w ill. In fact, some are liv ing it. W hat do they think about it? W hat are they going to do about it? ”
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By MICHAEL MEZZACAPPA Scene Writer
Ray Romano’s new Netflix stand-up comedy special, “Ray Romano: Right Here, Around the Corner,” further cements a prominent trope within Netflix’s comedy genre — aged comedians past their prime performing for an insufficient amount of time, claiming success by evoking feelings of nostalgia rather than talent. The special begins with the camera trained on the Queens native explaining the format of the show — two miniature sets he performs consecutively — the second of which is located just around the block from the first in the Greenwich Village of Manhattan. The Comedy Cellar — one of New York’s most recognizable comedy clubs and the stage where Romano’s career took off — hosts his first set. After 23 years without a stand-up performance, Romano returns home. Additionally, the production introduces a surprising caveat: the audience was unaware of Romano’s appearance. With no outs, the home crowd on his side and a high batting average, a simple base hit would suffice to drive the runner home. And he whiffs. Three times. Romano relies on tattered, recycled jokes and story lines to support a weak opening set. The first half-hour of the special is dominated by the set I quietly expected yet vehemently hoped would not be performed. It is a mish-mosh of the once-colorful material projected from that very stage — sprinkled with plugs for other
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Nineteen years out from the release of “Unbreakable” (2000), M. Night Shyamalan has finally finished his “Unbreakable” film trilogy with “Split” (2016) and “Glass” (2019). “Split” was not revealed to be in the universe of “Unbreakable” until the very last scene of the movie, in classic Shyamalan style. This got fans of “Unbreakable” buzzing, as it meant the return of lead characters David Dunn (Bruce Willis) and Elijah Price or “Mr. Glass” (Samuel L. Jackson). The product of this movie universe combination is “Glass,” which focuses on these two aforementioned characters as well as the villain of “Split,” a man with 23 different personalities, often referred to as Kevin or “The Horde” (James McAvoy). If you have not heard of any of these movies, this is probably starting to sound pretty weird. You would be correct. These films are set in a universe where people with extraordinary abilities — superheroes — exist. However, this is not your typical grandiose Marvel/DC superhero story. “Unbreakable” is centered on security guard David Dunn slowly discovering his latent invulnerability, with his foil being Elijah Price, a genius mastermind who is confined to a wheelchair due to brittle bone disease. “Split” is a psychological horror about
Netflix works, references to an outdated romantic life and commentary on the post-stardom aging process. At the long-awaited conclusion of this comedic regurgitation, Romano is filmed in a single shot pacing down the streets of the Village to the next venue. For this three-minute period in time, Emmy Awardwinning Ray Romano is just another New Yorker on the street. Interacting with a few pedestrians along the way, Romano comments on his previous set, breaking the fourth wall per se. Although this segment does not occur on stage in front of a crowd, it refocuses the goal of the special — entertainment. This shot was indicative of Netflix’s exclusive perspective which they have shared with the world — transparency with celebrities — bringing their lives into perspective and off of a pedestal. Romano’s second set material mirrors this, giving the audience a glimpse into his life as a husband, dad and comedian out of the spotlight. While fully acknowledging that his place in the comedy world has been removed from its former importance, Romano precisely yet quietly characterizes Netflix’s goal for a special of this kind — “I don’t think I’m old. I just know I’m not young. That’s the difference. There is a difference, yeah.” Upon turning the corner of McDougal and West 3rd, Romano’s show takes the turn with him. From the moment he begins his next set, Ray is warmed up. From his eldest son being ordained as a minister to the bouts between his twin sons, Romano’s material
earns the importance it deserves. He brings comedy to the surface of everyday life. Channeling the hilarity from the ins and outs of a day in his life, Romano essentially re-creates “Everybody Loves Raymond,” his Emmy Award-winning show from the late ’90s and early 2000s. Could this be an attempt to repair Netflix’s unfortunate partnerships with the likes of Kevin Spacey and Louis C.K.? Does Romano’s appearance in this Netflix original special and his appearance in “Paddleton,” Netflix’s upcoming original film forecast a more permanent connection? These questions will be pondered for the near future, both regarding Ray Romano and, more globally, the interests and trends of the streaming service. All rise for King Netflix.
some of Kevin’s personalities kidnapping a few teenage girls to sacrifice to a fabled “Beast” personality that has superhuman abilities. These movies are smaller in scale than the Marvel movies, focusing more on conflict with the characters rather than any save-the-world plot. “Glass” mostly follows this trend. Since the events of “Unbreakable” David has been moonlighting as a crime-fighting vigilante, kind of like a more realistic Batman. When he goes to save some cheerleaders kidnapped by The Horde, he becomes engaged in a super-powered fight with the “Beast” personality. The police cut this fight short and the two characters are brought to a mental hospital, where their delusions of being superhuman are to be treated by psychiatrist Ellie Staple (Sarah Paulson). Elijah Price was already at this hospital, having been admitted after the revelations of “Unbreakable.” It is here that the vast majority of the movie occurs, for better or worse. I found the slowly growing tension within the facility to be thrilling, but some may feel like the movie is taking too long to go anywhere. Perhaps I thought it was gripping solely because of James McAvoy’s effortlessl flits from one personality to another — often with no cuts. To go from acting as a 9-year-old boy to a righteous priestess as deftly and believably as McAvoy does is simply amazing. The atypical cinematography and stilted dialogue of “Glass” is
not as easy to recognize and enjoy compared to a Wes Anderson film, but it imparts a subtle, distinct flavor to the movie. I think Shyamalan is a misunderstood director, as this style can easily be mistaken for bad writing or production. Some scenes did just feel a bit odd to me, but ultimately, they did not really detract from my enjoyment of the movie. “Glass” was a good deal off from a perfect film, however. My main gripe was the last 20 or so minutes of the movie, when there is a big shift in the focus of the movie. I knew some sort of twist ending was coming with this being by Shyamalan, but I did not expect to feel so unsatisfied with it. Ultimately it kind of just felt shoe-horned in to end the movie, rather than being a masterful twist that presented the rest of the movie in a new light, as in “The Sixth Sense.” As I stated earlier, however, I enjoyed the movie. I am not sure if I would recommend it to someone who has not seen “Unbreakable” or “Split,” unless they really wanted to see James McAvoy’s fantastic acting. I actually wrote a review for “Split,” at the end of which I questioned if it hailed the return of Shyamalan’s critical success. While “Glass” was generally panned by critics, it has done well with audience reviews and at the box office. I am looking forward to the next trick Shyamalan has up his sleeve.
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Could Boston sports just give it a rest? Alex Bender Sports Writer
As a w riter for t he Spor ts depa r t ment, I t y pica lly feel I shou ld t r y to steer away f rom t he subject when I do occasiona lly get a View point assig nment. However, I a m going to ma ke a n except ion t his t ime a round. It’s t hat t ime of yea r aga in where I get except iona l ly a nnoyed as a nat ive of Buf fa lo, New York. I consider myself to be a prett y big spor ts fa n, especia l ly when it comes to my beloved Bills a nd Sabres. It’s no secret t hat t he t wo f ra nchises have had rat her rough histories, ones which feature zero cha mpionships in a combined 100 or so seasons. This a lone wou ld be enough to just if y a g reat dea l of bitterness, but t hen to add onto t hat I had to gat her a round t he telev ision w it h my f riends less t ha n t wo weeks ago to watch t he New Eng la nd Pat riots pa r t icipate in t heir nint h Super Bowl since I ca me into t his world, collecting t heir si x t h w in in t he process. I go on socia l media a couple of days later, a nd a photo ca me across my Tw itter feed t hat lef t me f lat out disg usted.The image was t hat of a young ma n at t he Pat riots’ pa rade w it h a sig n t hat read “17 yea rs old, 12 pa rades.” There a re generat ions of Buf fa lonia ns who have come a nd gone f rom t his Ea r t h w it hout a cha mpionship. That’s not to say we haven’t come close. We did reach four-st ra ight Super Bowls in t he ea rly ’90s, but when you lose a ll of t hem, it’s not a n accomplishment you’re ver y proud of. Compa re t hat to t his sig n k id who has k now n not hing but cha mpionships his ent ire life. How is t hat fa ir to t he rest of us? I wou ld hope I a m not a lone in t his sent iment. I’m not say ing tea ms in ot her cit ies don’t have t heir fa ir sha re of success. I mea n hell, t here a re some ot her spor ts f ra nchises t hat have gone on some ver y impressive cha mpionship r uns. But when do you see a cit y t hat has seen such a level of success f rom its spor ts tea ms a ll at t he sa me t ime ? Since 2001, t he Pat riots have si x cha mpionships, fol lowed by four f rom t he Red Sox a nd one each f rom t he Celt ics a nd Br uins. The cit y of Boston seems to be celebrat ing a cha mpionship just about ever y yea r, a nd I ca n’t remember t he last t ime t hey didn’t have mu lt iple tea ms in content ion for a cha mpionship in a g iven yea r. I look at my ow n hometow n tea ms, a nd I’ve seen one playof f appea ra nce in nea rly a decade. For my classmates who ha il f rom t he Boston a rea, I have no doubt you w ill at some point go t hrough what I a m going t hrough. You’re current ly liv ing t hrough t he g reatest cha mpionship r un a ny cit y has ever ex perienced, a nd t hat level of success just isn’t susta inable.I hope t he tea ms you’ve g row n up w it h haven’t lef t you too spoi led, a nd for my ow n sa ke, I hope your reig n comes to a close soon. Maybe one of my tea ms cou ld t hen have a shot. Sincerely, A lex Bender Beaten-dow n Buffalo sports fan Contact Alex Bender at abender@nd.edu The views expressed in the Inside Column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.
Stopping the flow of productive discourse On our campus, it is all too common for important issues to be ignored and never spoken about. The View point section often contains arguments about the issues that are brought up time and again by the handful of students who enter into the political arena and put forward their arguments. We step for ward from the shadows today to bring to the forefront of the discussion an overlooked and ignored issue that has gone unremarked upon for too long. We step for ward to call attention to the Hoover Dam. The Hoover Dam stands over 70 stories tall in the middle of the Colorado River. A popular tourist site, it powers the homes of over 8 million Americans. It is also a destructive force on the ecosystem of the Colorado River, having directly caused the extinction of at least three species of fish native to the river. These fish went extinct in the late 1930s and ser ved as the first causalities in a brutal and effective war that the Hoover Dam has quietly waged on the environment. As thousands of tourists gawk at its admittedly impressive height, they are blind to the damage that the Dam does simply by existing. Dams, by nature, block the f low and course of water ways. Many scientists have directly linked the Hoover Dam to the Colorado River’s current failure to connect with the Pacific Ocean, a shortcoming that costs the Southwest millions of dollars in trade each year. Its impact becomes even more apparent when considering
the hundreds of people who died while it was being constructed. We call on Fr. Jenkins and the organized student groups of Notre Dame to take a stance on this murderer that looms in our midst. For too long has the Hoover Dam gone unpunished for its crimes against man and nature. For too long has the true cost of its power gone unconsidered. For too long has this topic not been at the forefront of political and social discourse. We at Notre Dame are too intelligent and socially conscious to let one more day go by without recognizing the evil of the Hoover Dam. We ask that the administration speak out and stop the damming of information that surrounds this shameful symbol of American greed. Jack Auer senior Michael Scully senior Ramón Villafana junior Patrick Huurman sophomore Feb. 13 Editor’s note: Patrick Huurman is a former News Writer for The Observer.
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Subtle disgust for Valentine’s Day Travis Scott filled an entire living room with thousands of roses for his girlfriend, Kylie Jenner. A man proposed with six rings so his now-fiancee could chose which one she liked best. My old friend’s boyfriend bought her a diamond ring as a “promise ring” when they were 17, and unfortunately, that promise only lasted until a couple of months later. All of these interactions were posted on social media for the world to see, and almost all of the comments about them consisted of “I wish someone would do that for me” and “relationship goals.” Valentine’s Day has become society’s day of who can buy the bigger, better gift, and how many “likes” can my gift get on social media. My feelings of angst about Valentine’s Day result not because I’m usually a part of the singles population during this time of year, but because of how we as a society have commercialized the meaning behind Valentine’s Day and have turned the meaning of love into a competition. Social media has brainwashed young people into thinking that a healthy relationship consists of your partner buying elaborate, expensive gifts for you to express their gratitude. Because social media does not show every aspect of a person’s life or their relationships, people insinuate that the few minutes documented on their timelines are all the relationship consists of. Furthermore, Valentine’s Day has become an event to prove your worth to your partner, instead of a day to express how important your partner is in your life. We have created this concept in our society
that if your partner does not provide you a gift of equal extravagance of those on your timeline, they do not truly love you. This ruins the definition of what a healthy relationship is, whether it is romantic or platonic. Truly loving, healthy relationships are based on the personal feelings and experiences shared between two people, not what strangers on the internet do to show their affection in their relationship. Just like every other holiday, Valentine’s Day has been completely commercialized, feeding into the notion that this holiday is about how much money you can spend on someone, not how much you care about them. Unbeknownst to most, Feb. 14 is the feast day of three St. Valentines. One was a priest and physician, the second a Bishop and the third followed the work of God in Africa. All were martyrs for their faith and everlasting love of God. The first two were beaten and beheaded, and the third’s cause of death is unknown. However, the concept of exchanging valentines and gift-giving was a secular idea created during the Middle Ages, not to celebrate the lives of these saints. W hile other religious holidays, like Easter and Christmas, at least started with religious practices, we’ve claimed a religious feast day to justif y our profits on a holiday that has become a competition debating what form of romance is best. In grade school, Valentine’s Day used to be a day when all students would receive valentines from their classmates or teachers. Every kid received a
piece of candy or a note, and every kid understood the message that they were cared for and loved, even if it was on a prewritten note from the supermarket. This holiday wasn’t about who received better candy, and no one created the idea that if you received more valentines, you were loved more. Like this, I think Valentine’s Day should be about expressing your gratitude for the people you care for the most in your life and the people that care the most about you. It should not be a competition of who’s getting what, because this defeats the purpose of the reason you’re in the relationship in the first place. If we as a society could bring this meaning of Valentine’s Day back to the forefront of our thoughts, everyone would be able to participate and the focus wouldn’t be on what we receive, but who we receive it from and why and how much that matters to us. If the person you care the most about is your significant other, and if you want to get them something nice for Valentine’s Day, that’s wonderful, and I’m truly happy for you both. I would ask that you make sure the reason you are purchasing the gift is because you want to express how much you actually care about that person, not because you want to prove a point or were pressured by your significant other into competing in society’s constructed game of “whose gift is better? ” Sydni Brooks freshman Feb. 13
Columbus, blackface, and the Klan Gary Caruso Capitol Comments
The recent national cacophony swirling around how we confront or correct racism and slavery has washed over Notre Dame’s 12 Luigi Gregori murals of Christopher Columbus. For more than 130 years, those murals adorned the Main Building as a cultural and historical tribute to Columbus. However, as our society struggles collectively to eradicate racism once and for all, we individually thrash about trying to denounce specific circumstances that relate to slavery and racism. The University’s administration decided to cover and eventually move the murals as a gesture of its conviction against exploitation, slavery and racism. What was once venerated is now excoriated. As a second-generation Italian-American — all four of my grandparents emigrated from Italy in the early 1900s — I am personally conflicted about Columbus. On the one hand, I was raised in a household that was proud of its heritage, which included accomplishments by Columbus. I agree with a defense of Columbus conveyed in a letter published in The Observer last Friday, which explains President Benjamin Harrison’s advocacy in an effort to unite the nation following the Battle of Wounded Knee and the lynching of nearly a dozen Italian-Americans in New Orleans. My father faced similar prejudice as a boy when called a “Wop.” Both of my grandfathers encountered racism when warned not to apply for certain jobs because they would not be hired. However, unlike many families who generation after generation zealously cling to glorify the Civil War Confederacy, I remember but do not relive that past. On the opposite side of the Columbus coin, I also agree with those whose ancestors have been harmed by the human imperfections of men like Columbus. More than 350 Notre Dame-affiliated persons signed a letter published in The Observer in November 2017 that eloquently advocated for the removal of the
murals. They opined that whenever millions of campus residents and visitors view those murals, they are presented “with a highly problematic vision of Western triumphalism, Catholic militarism and an overly romantic notion of American expansion.” Here again, they should never forget, but should we eradicate all or perhaps most of the murals as a consensus middle position? As a boy, my father warned me that the Ku Klux Klan, along with other groups, hated and harmed Catholics. Following my graduation from Notre Dame, I once drove by Klansmen distributing flyers along a rural road near my Appalachian-located home in Pennsylvania. Never in my wildest dreams had I imagined that I would ever see the Klan in my Yankee northern state. But there they were, and my stomach twitched as I recalled my father’s warning. As a Notre Dame student, I never encountered the Klan in Indiana, but I did witness stupid, immature, bad-joked Halloween costumes on campus. I never saw anyone made up in blackface like the insensitive and racist photos discovered in Virginia Governor Ralph Northam’s medical school annual. My sister reminded me — and like Northam forgetting his medical school antics, I can recall my outfit but not the makeup only meant as hair — that in high school I dressed as a hobo with darkened cheeks to look like a beard. Joking instances like these from decades ago may or may not be forgivable today. Each should be individually judged for intent and on how the participants may or may not have changed after any unforgiving moments. To be certain, Klansman can never be supported, past or present. Moreover, mimicking the Klan or appearing in blackface is unacceptable today as our times evolved and our better senses cemented our societal core values. It leaves us with a number of questions on how to remedy our controversies about the Confederate flag and memorial statues, blackface racism, slavery and men like Columbus. When Notre Dame beat Alabama
for the 1973 collegiate football national title, Alabama by choice was only in its second year of accepting African-American players. Should society force the Crimson Tide to forfeit titles of that era prior to 1971? Should all slave owners, including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, as well as those who fought against our nation to preserve slavery like Robert E. Lee be stripped of their memorials? Can we — like Germany after eradicating the Nazi swastika — tolerate symbols from the Confederacy that honor heritage without conjuring the white supremacy movement that highjacked the Stars and Bars battle flag? Can Notre Dame cure its “Columbus problem” somewhere between an all-or-none option? To answer our angst, we should consider the intent and the era’s norms. It is appropriate to completely destroy anything from those who advocate harm against others like the Klan. It is reasonable to historically recognize without glorifying those who fought for slavery against our nation during the Civil War. Thus it is appropriate to remove some statues and rename schools. The memorials of our slave-owning founding fathers who devised a three-fifths categorization for humans were mostly noble men who were products of their time. As for Columbus, also a man of his era, I submit that he deserves a mural at Notre Dame. However, replace the others with examples of those who have persevered, and represent our national story as we know it today that can be displayed for the next 130 years. Gary J. Caruso, Notre Dame ’73, serves in the Department of Homeland Security and was a legislative and public affairs director at the U.S. House of Representatives and in President Clinton’s administration. His column appears every other Friday. Contact him on Twitter: @GaryJCaruso or email: GaryJCaruso@alumni.nd.edu The views expressed in this column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.
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Horoscope | Eugenia Last Happy Birthday: Build your own opportunities. Pick something you enjoy doing and turn it into a prosperous venture. Clear a space at home to make room to explore the possibilities. Give yourself credit where due, and turn your everyday world into the adventure you want it to be. Change is apparent, so reach out and do your part to make it happen. Your numbers are 7, 18, 22, 25, 32, 40, 48. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Opportunity is within reach, but it’s up to you to take a closer look and to make it happen. Open your eyes, your mind and your heart to what’s available and choose what’s best for you. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Put your best foot forward, and you’ll find not only a place you enjoy, but one that offers benefits as well. Pick and choose instead of waiting for someone to do the honors. Your success depends on taking action. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don’t trust anyone who is promising something unrealistic. Opportunity is within reach, but it has to come through your own efforts, not a fast-cash scheme someone tries to lure you into. Trust in your ability to use your skills wisely. CANCER ( June 21-July 22): Experience new people, places and pastimes. Attend an event that will offer knowledge and information that will encourage you to branch out and update your qualifications. A partnership looks promising and should be looked at and discussed with interest. LEO ( July 23-Aug. 22): Celebrate something special with someone you love, and it will change your life moving forward. Kindness and consideration, along with charm and a promise that is too hard to resist, will result in new beginnings. A joint venture is favored. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Talks will lead to positive change, and actions will lead to reaching your goal. How you react to those you encounter will determine how you change your life moving forward. Take better care of yourself physically and emotionally. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Look for any chance to learn, travel or to spend time with people you find entertaining, interesting and motivating. Stay away from individuals who bring you down or take advantage of you. Choose to surround yourself with positive people. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Look into something that interests you. Learning something new will set you on a path that will help you explore your creative attributes and encourage you to try things you never thought possible. Live life to the fullest. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Put more time and effort into physical fitness, activities that make you feel alive and interactions with people who share your zest for life. Emotional matters will crop up if the people you usually associate with no longer share your passions. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Let go of whatever isn’t working for you anymore. If someone makes a change you don’t like, follow the path that you find more comfortable. It’s OK to go your own way or to do your own thing. AQUARIUS ( Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Question anything that seems suspicious. Someone will withhold information or play emotional mind games with you if you appear gullible. Don’t overreact, but speak up if you feel you are being treated unfairly. Take charge and do your part. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Be careful when dealing with people who tend to be manipulative. Listen carefully, and don’t be afraid to say no to anyone who is asking for too much or trying to tempt you to take part in something that isn’t right. Birthday Baby: You are opportunistic, innovative and helpful. You are friendly and resourceful.
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nBA | Magic 127, Hornets 89
Early Cinderella predictions Tobias Hoonhout Managing Editor
On Thursday, ESPN college basketball guru Jay Bilas released “Volume II of The Bilas Index,” the Bilasassured “most dependable and trusted metric of hoop quality and capability in the known universe.” In case you were nervous about its veracity, take it from the source: “It is culled from the most sav v y and informed mind the game has ever known, and therefore, it is the most powerful basketball evaluation tool ever invented.” Bilas goes on to list his evaluations of 68 teams, separated into five tiers of March aspirations. Now, I’m not going to pull a Connor Mulvena and pick beef with the pundits at ESPN. Instead, let’s fill in the obvious holes in Bilas’s analysis — after all, Thursday was Valentine’s Day. So without further adieu, allow me to introduce you to Tier Heartthrob: The Cinderellas.
South Dakota Jackrabbits
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First on this list is a glaring omission from Jay’s rankings, and for one reason — 6-foot-9 and two-time Summit League Player of the Year Mike Daum. By now, you should at least recognize the name — South Dakota State has made the last three dances, but has yet to win a game; Daum and Co. only lost to Ohio State by eight last year in a game that was tied at half and pretty close the whole way. This year, if I’m Daum and the Jackrabbits, I’m feeling used to the Madness. The squad is in the top-five in field goal and 3-point percentage. Don’t be surprised to see them take their chance come March.
Wofford Terriers You shouldn’t be surprised to see the Terriers sitting 32nd in KenPom efficiency ratings — this team is dangerously good, and at least
Jay sort-of-agreed by ranking them 37th. Wofford’s four losses on the year have all come against big programs: North Carolina, Kansas, Oklahoma and Mississippi State, and the have won 12-straight and sit undefeated in conference play. With five players shooting over 40 percent from beyond the arc, led by Storm Murphy, who is just a hair shy of that 50 percent threshold, the Terriers can spread the f loor and light it up from long distance — the two pillars of every Cinderella run.
Hofstra Pride Coming in at a measly No. 58 on Mr. Bilas’ rankings, Hofstra has a dagger up its sleeve that, come March, will probably become a household name: Justin WrightForeman. The senior guard is currently third in the country with 26 points per game. He shoots 42.5 percent from three, 87.3 from the charity stripe and has multiple 40-point games this season — AND the Pride have pieces around him to complement — Hofstra is 20th in offensive efficiency per KenPom. If they get to March, do NOT let them get hot.
Liberty Flames / Lipscomb Bisons — whoever wins the Atlantic Sun After Liberty’s 74-66 win over Lipscomb on Wednesday night, both teams sit tied atop the ASUN standings at 11-1. Both the Flames and the Bisons have the pieces — Lipscomb is sixth in the countr y at 85.8 points per game and upset TCU and SMU earlier in the year, while Liberty is the fifth-best defensive team in the countr y, giving up 59.8 points per game. It’s highly unlikely both get in, but just on paper, whoever comes out of the conference is going to pose a potential nightmare. Contact Tobias Hoonhout at thoonhou@nd.edu The views expressed in this Sports Authority are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.
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Magic top Hornets to stop 13-match skid Associated Press
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic ended a 13-game losing streak to Charlotte, routing the Hornets 127-89 on Thursday night behind 21 points from reserve Terrence Ross. The Magic have won five straight for the first time in more than three years. Nikola Vucevic had his fifth straight double-double with 17 points and 11 rebounds, while Aaron Gordon added 10 points and 10 rebounds. Jonathan Isaac scored 16 points. The Magic led 71-36 at halftime, their biggest lead in any game this season. Guard D.J. Augustin drilled a 3-pointer on the first possession of the second half and the Hornets never got closer than 29 points after halftime. Malik Mon scored 15 points, Jeremy Lamb had 14 and Cody Zeller added 13 for the Hornets. It was Orlando’s first victory
over Charlotte since Dec. 16, 2015. Charlotte started poorly and got worse throughout a forgettable first half. The Hornets were only 6 of 24 in the first quarter and were already down 15 by the end of the period. The deficit grew to 36 when Orlando outscored the Hornets 16-6 in the final three minutes of the half. The Magic dominated the game at both ends of the court, but most of it was fueled by a relentless defense that limited Charlotte to 26.4 percent shooting for the half. All-Star Kemba Walker, who has made a career of shooting down the Magic during the 13game winning streak, was 1 for 10 at the start and only 4 of 17 by halftime. He had a plus-minus rating of minus-27 at halftime and only played seven minutes in the second half before sitting down for the night. Orlando was almost as good offensively, getting
contributions from every player, especially the fastdeveloping Isaac. The Magic’s top pick in the 2017 draft had 13 points and six rebounds at halftime, and was the anchor at the back end of the team’s defense. Charlotte hit just nine of 25 shots in the paint in the first half.
Tip-ins Hornets: PG Tony Parker (back) and C Bismack Biyombo (knee) sat out. Charlotte is 1-10 without Parker. . The Hornets are 1-10 when they score fewer than 100 points. Magic: Isaac’s streak of seven straight games with two or more blocks ended. . Orlando is limiting opponents to just 39.6 percent shooting during its five-game winning streak.
Up next Hornets: Host Washington on Feb. 22. Magic: Host Chicago on Feb. 22.
nBA | Pelicans 131, Thunder 122
Pelicans beat Thunder without Davis Associated Press
NEW ORLEANS — Julius Randle capped a 33-point, 11-rebound performance with three clutch baskets in the final minutes, and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 131-122 on Thursday night despite losing All-Star Anthony Davis to a shoulder injury after the first half. Davis was in the game when the first half ended, but kept his left arm still as he walked to the locker room shortly after fouling Nerlens Noel on an attempted shot block with his left hand in the final second of the second quarter. When the second half began, the Pelicans announced that Davis was out of the remainder of the game with a left shoulder injury, putting his availability for this weekend’s All-Star Game in doubt. Russell Westbrook increased his record triple-double streak to 11 games with 44 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists. But he missed a late 3-point attempt when the Thunder trailed by five just inside the final minute of the game. New Orleans rebounded and held on from there.
Jrue Holiday had 32 points and seven assists, none more timely than his driving feed to Randle in the paint with 1:30 to go. Paul George scored 28 points for Oklahoma City, which had its four-game winning streak snapped. Davis was in the starting lineup and played 16 minutes during the first half. He scored 14 points, grabbed four rebounds, assisted on two baskets and blocked a shot. His performance helped New Orleans take a 66-63 lead into halftime. Davis did not emerge from the locker room to start the second half. Coming off a listless, 30-point loss to Orlando two nights earlier in which Davis scored just three points on 1-of-9 shooting, the Pelicans bounced back with a far superior showing against a team with the third-best record in the Western Conference. The Pelicans led for most of the game and by as many as 17 on Randle’s free throws with five minutes left in the third quarter. The Thunder pulled as close as 121-118 with 2:52 left, when George hit a straight-on 3,
hollering and pounding his chest after the shot went down. But the Pelicans didn’t fold thanks to Randle, who responded to George’s clutch 3 by tipping in Kenrich Williams’ missed 3-pointer.
Tip-ins Thunder: Noel had 22 points and 13 rebounds. He was the only other Thunder player besides Westbrook and George to score as many as 10 points. ... Oklahoma City had 72 points in the paint but missed 34 of 44 3-point attempts. ... George was 3 of 17 from 3-point range and Westbrook 4 for 12. Pelicans: E’Twaun Moore intentionally fouled Ray Felton so he could check out of the game and limped to the bench favoring his left knee with 31 seconds left in the first quarter. He returned in the second quarter. ... Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry said before tip-off that guard Elfrid Payton is expected to return from a right ankle sprain after the All-Star break.
Up next Thunder: Host Utah on Feb. 22. Pelicans: Visit Indiana Feb. 22.
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first go around, coach Brey offered several notes. “If I had to do it all over again, I’d [put it on the players] to handle the ball better against their defense,” Brey said. Junior guard T.J. Gibbs and freshman guard Dane Goodwin
started in the backcourt for Notre Dame at home against Virginia, and Brey indicated freshman Prentiss Hubb will play alongside Gibbs. “For us to beat anybody in this league, [Gibbs and Hubb] have to do well in everything,” Brey said. Both teams did compete earlier on this past week, and both notched wins. Notre Dame beat
Georgia Tech at Purcell Pavilion on Sunday, while Virginia escaped North Carolina with a win Monday in a primetime ESPN matchup. Unlike against Virginia — where Brey felt the team lacked a certain level of competitiveness — Gibbs liked what he saw from his teammates in the win against Georgia Tech. “It was fun to get out there
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and really compete,” Gibbs said in a postgame interview. “This is a game where we really competed — got after it. This was a win that was much needed and we’re trying to take off with it.” For the Irish, these games serves as an opportunity to improve their standing in the ACC. However, the program is aware of the challenge playing a top-five team in the country presents. “You know, I hope we got T.J. going a little bit here,” Brey said “Prentiss has been playing pretty well since that little gap where he wasn’t shooting it well. He’s playing really well for a young guard in this league.” The Gibbs and Hubb backcourt tandem combined to score 33 of Notre Dame’s 69 total points in the Georgia Tech win. Comparing Notre Dame’s performances against Virginia and Georgia Tech, the statistics show the difference maker in the Irish win over the Yellow Jackets was Notre Dame’s ability to get to the free throw line and convert. Notre Dame made 21 of 25 free throws this past Sunday against Georgia Tech, compared to only eight free throw attempts against the Cavaliers in the late January loss. With a 3-8 record in ACC play, further punctuated by a 1-4 record on the road, a Saturday
trip to Charlottesville to play Virginia presents a lot of challenges for Notre Dame. “I can’t say enough about [Virginia],” Brey said following the loss to the Cavaliers in January. “They can win the national championship. They are men that have won together and are polished. We are the exact opposite right now, searching and trying to build it. That was a perfect storm today that hit us right between the eyes.” The previous matchup between these two teams never felt close. Virginia led by a double-digit scoring margin held for much of the game, a lead that was as much as 30 points at one point, leaving the Irish spiraling with their fourth consecutive loss. Gibbs expressed how tough it was to play against Virginia, given the early hole Notre Dame found itself in against the opponent. “It is hard to start off down so much and have to fight back the whole game. Especially against a good, active defensive team,” Gibbs said. “You just have to have a better start than that. We just got to keep pushing through and keep fighting.” Tip-off is scheduled at 2 p.m. on Saturday. Contact Holden Perrelli at hperrell@nd.edu
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Youthful Irish set to open season with weekend series in Arizona, will face Sun Devils By RYAN KOLAKOWSKI Sports Writer
Snow and below-freezing temperatures do not signal the transition from winter to spring or the beginning of baseball season in South Bend, so Notre Dame will hit the road to open the season in the more acceptable temperatures of Phoenix. The Irish, led by head coach Mik Aoki, open their season with a weekend series against the Sun Devils of Arizona State. Coming off of back-to-back losing seasons, Notre Dame brought in 13 freshmen to load up the roster and provide an inf lux of talent. The young Irish team is looking for a fast start and sustained success throughout the spring. “It’s always really helpful to get off to a hot start,” Aoki
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w ith 30 goals on the season — including a careerhigh five in a 10-7 w in over Detroit Mercy last season — and earned second-team A ll American honors, all while play ing w ith a broken jaw. Corrigan said the junior is fully healthy and focused on the team’s success this year, regardless of the outside noise. “Br yan comes ever y day and works hard, and he cares ver y much about what he’s doing, he cares ver y much about what our team is doing, and so I don’t have any great concerns about him, about what other people’s expectations are of him, because his expectations of himself are ver y high,” Corrigan said.
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additionally focus on stopping the Wisconsin defensemen from joining the rush as they tr y to keep the Badgers off the scoreboard. In addition to stopping the Wisconsin defensemen, the Irish are hoping to solidif y home-ice advantage. The team has posted a pedestrian 7-6-2 record at home, a surprising stat when compared to its 7-4-1 mark away from Compton Ice Arena. Jackson said the team will need to play better at home if Notre Dame is going to make noise in the Big Ten tournament. “We have to take care of business, we have to be a
said. “At the end of the day, you have to be able to sustain a high level of play for 14 weeks to get where we want to get in the postseason.” A year ago, the Irish got off to the hot start they were looking for, winning the opening series against a well-regarded LSU program. Following the 2-1 start, however, the Irish dropped 29 of their next 51 games to finish the regular season and miss out on postseason play. “We shocked the world a year ago with a series win against LSU, but we were not able to sustain that success,” Aoki said. “An opening series win is not critical to the duration of the season.” The Irish will be on the road for the first five weeks of the season, not appearing at home until a series against Florida State the weekend of
March 22. Aoki said his team is prepared for the heav y travel at the beginning of the season, but he recognizes that the miles begin to take their toll near the end of the road trip. “I think, probably for the first couple of weekends, it is not that big of a deal,” Aoki said of the travel. “As we get into weeks three through five, the newness of the season wears off and it can be a little challenging. It can be challenging physically and mentally.” Aoki hopes his team is physically and mentally prepared for the first series of the season against Arizona State. Entering his ninth year as the Irish head coach, Aoki expects to see grow th in the maturity of his pitching staff. “Our pitching was
certainly was certainly our Achilles’ heel last year,” Aoki said. “Our young pitchers have matured as people and matured as baseball players. We’ll see them improve.” A season ago, the Irish pitching staff accumulated a combined 5.87 ER A over 475 2/3 innings of work. Tommy Sheehan made 14 starts for the Irish in his freshman campaign last year, compiling a 5.74 ER A while walking 41 and striking out only 27 batters. The sophomore will get the ball on Friday night and look to improve in his second year with the Irish. Junior Cameron Brown will get start on Saturday, and junior Cameron Junker will take the mound on Sunday to close out the series against the Sun Devils. Entering the opening series at Arizona State, Aoki said
his team is excited to start the year against a premier opponent. The Sun Devils are coming off back-to-back losing seasons of their own, but the program holds a rich histor y, featuring stars like former major league outfielder Barr y Bonds and current Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia. “You’re playing one of the name brand institutions as far as baseball goes,” Aoki said. “It’s a great opportunity for us to go out there, compete against a really good team and enjoy it.” Notre Dame and Arizona State will face off in their series opener on Friday night at Phoenix Municipal Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 8:30 p.m.
“That’s the only thing that I want to make sure, that he understands that he’s gotta do the things he is capable of doing, and not worr y about what other people think about it. W hat he’s doing for our team is important, and I know he feels the same way, but it’s easy to say that and harder to go through it as that guy that’s getting a lot of people’s attention and ever y thing. “But he also knows that he’ll get that attention from the media and whatever, but he’s going to get that attention from other people’s game plans, and that’s what he’s gotta be ready to deal w ith.” Opening the season for the second-straight year against the Titans (1-0), the Irish w ill be hoping to have smoother sailing than last
season, in which Detroit led 6-5 heading into the fourth quarter only for the Irish to rally w ith a 5-1 run to close the game and w in 10-7. Corrigan said as long as Notre Dame stays focused on itself, the result should take care of itself. “It’s the first game of the year, so we’re not really getting overly concerned in terms of what they do and that kind of thing, as much as what we do — the first game is ver y much about yourself and how you play,” he said. “We do have the advantage of hav ing seen them play Jacksonv ille last week, so we understand what they are tr y ing to do from a scheme standpoint and all that, but the first game is about us and how good is our preparation, how ready are we in ever y way. Last year,
we came in and they kind of punched us in the face, and it took us a while to recover from that, and we can’t have that happen, we can’t have them be more mentally and emotionally prepared to play than we are, so that’s the challenge that I want to make sure we meet. As a first game, it’s about us and our preparation.” This won’t be the first opponent the Irish have faced, however, as the team scrimmaged Air Force on Jan. 26 as part of an effort to gear up for the season. With Detroit Mercy posing the first real challenge, Corrigan said the early preparation was a good step in the right direction. “That was after t wo weeks of practice, and you’re certainly going to continue to make a lot of progress three weeks after that, so that was
great, that was good for us to get better,” he said. “It wasn’t a great day in terms of our performance, but I’m not worried about our performance on Jan. 26, I’m worried about our progress, and where are we in the process of becoming the team we want to become. “We weren’t satisfied w ith that day, but it’s almost impossible to be satisfied on Jan. 26 — I’m not even sure there is any circumstance that I would be satisfied. It’s just another day in our preparation in being ready for Saturday and being ready for our season.” The Irish are set to open their account at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday night in Loftus Sports Center.
good home team if we’re going to do anything in the playoffs,” Jackson said. “We would like to clinch home ice at some point, and we have to win games at home. We’ve got to be proud to play in this building and come out with the start we had [Tuesday against Michigan]. If we can do that and play the way we did [against the Wolverines] consistently at home, it gives us a much better chance to finish at the top of the standings and have a chance to play at home in the playoffs.” In addition to the importance in the Big Ten Standings, these wins will play a major factor in NCA A tournament qualif ying. College hockey seeds teams for its 16-team postseason
based on their standing in an objective measure called Pair wise. Each of the five conferences’ champion qualifies automatically, and then pair wise ratings are used to fill out the remainder of the field. The Irish are currently tied for sixteenth in pair wise, and will need wins to inf late their ranking. To climb up the rankings and feel confident about their odds of qualif ying as an at-large team, wins this weekend will go a long way towards that goal. The Irish will host the Badgers at Compton Family Ice Arena on 7 p.m. on Friday and 6 p.m. on Saturday.
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prompting the referee to check in on Lok horst tw ice in the round, and resulting in a clear round v ictor y for the senior. The third round again opened w ith a series of right hits by the senior, prompting another pause in the action. Again, the action was controlled by Wilborn, while the freshman tried to stand his ground. Ultimately, Wilborn won by unanimous decision to open the night w ith a bang.
Aidan “Ace” Becklund def. Colin “the Spider” Capece Freshman Aidan “Ace” Becklund faced off against fellow freshman Colin “the Spider” Capece, a Dunne versus Dunne matchup. Becklund came out swinging, with a series of hooks that forced the referee to pause the action early on, and the trend continued throughout the round — a dominant showing from Becklund. Without any interruption from the officiating crew, the second round was more even, but again, Becklund controlled the pace, tiring out Capece. Early in the third, Capece was pinned to the ropes, but escaped, only to be again paused by the referee. Again, the fight ended in a unanimous decision, with Aidan “Ace” Becklund the clear victor. Editor’s note: Capece is a Sports Writer for The Observer.
Greg “Pockets” Wall def. “Tiny” Tim McGuire In the third fight on Ring A, Siegfried sophomore “Tiny” Tim McGuire faced off against Fisher junior Greg “Pockets” Wall. Wall landed the first hard punches of the fight, but it was largely back-and-forth action, featuring nearly exclusively right hooks from both fighters. The second round opened with much higher intensity, with Wall — in gold — forcing the official to pause the action twice for McGuire, who was in blue. The round ended with the momentum in Wall’s corner. The final round included a collection of body shots on each side, but again, Wall threw the majority of the punches. After a relatively even fight, Wall came away victorious.
Evan “Almighty” Muller def. Ryan “Koala” Kolakowski In the fourth fight in the 142-pound division, senior Ryan “Koala” Kolakowski from Zahm fought sophomore Evan “Almighty” Muller, also from Zahm. The fight started off fast paced, with considerable grappling on each side, vying for control. Both fighters’ endurance was tested
early on, both looking tired after the rapid but even round. The second round again opened up fast, but slowed down as it progressed, and Muller seemed to take it to Kolakowski, but it remained relatively even. Towards the very end, the pace switched, and Kolakowski managed to land his fair share of punches, marking another even round. In the third, both fighters looked fatigued, but Muller forced a pause in the fight, representing a clear victory for him in the round and in the fight. Editor’s note: Kolakowski is a Sports Writer for The Observer.
Robert “The Kidd” Hernandez def. Charlie “The Towering Terror” Ivancic As round one began, it was Siegfried sophomore Robert “The Kidd” Hernandez coming out aggressive, but Charlie “The Towering Terror” Ivancic, a freshman from Knott, quickly responded. Both stayed conservative, saving their energy for the later rounds. Before the round was over, however, Ivancic would need to be checked by the referee. Round two opened more ferociously, as Hernandez was on the attack, keeping Ivancic on defense and eventually forcing Ivancic to bleed. As action resumed, Hernandez continued to pack the punches and corner his opponent. A second stoppage to clean up blood was called before the round was over. In the final round, Ivancic started an early attack, but Hernandez was able to respond and fend it off. Each fighter got their punches in to conclude the fight, but it was Hernandez taking the match by unanimous decision.
Layson “Dream-Chasin” Savant vs. Conor “Con Con” McConville Round one between Alumni sophomore Layson “Dream-Chasin” Savant and Keenan sophomore Conor “Con Con” McConville started with each fighter keeping their distance, as they both had a long reach. Big punches were thrown throughout the round, with perhaps McConville landing the better of the throws. As round two got underway, McConvile tossed a number of huge punches that mostly missed. Eventually McConville broke through and landed a couple of strong shots to the head and body before the round concluded. In the final frame, Savant aimed to bring the fight closer together and each fighter took advantage to land a number of blows. Strong right hooks came from both competitors before all was said and done. In the end, it was McConville taking the fight by unanimous
decision.
Diego “Fuego” Arias def. Liam “Wait for it” Nugent The fight started at a tremendously quick pace with Morrissey senior Diego “Fuego” Arias staying on the attack for the most part against Liam “Wait for it” Nugent, a junior from Dunne, although each fighter was landing their fair share of punches. A referee stoppage was eventually called to check on Nugent before the round concluded. Round two saw Nugent start as the aggressor, before Arias responded to land some punches himself. Arias began to dictate the round, getting low before punching up towards his opponent, and each fighter looked to be getting tired as they headed to the final round. In the third, Arias again began going at his opponent, keeping Nugent on the back foot. Energy from both fighters stayed steady to close out the fight, and in the end it was Arias taking the match by unanimous decision.
Glenn “Queens” Fiocca def. Zach “Red Bull” Yager The fight between Duncan senior Zach “Red Bull” Yager and Zahm freshman Glenn “Queens” Fiocca began with each fighter keeping active feet, although it was mostly Fiocca on the attack. The referee would eventually check on Yager as Fiocca had begun to land a number of strong punches in the first frame. As the second round got underway, both fighters once again came out aggressive, each landing their fair share of punches in an effort to take control of the fight. Fiocca maintained his position as the aggressor for the most part in this round. In the last round, Fiocca made contact with a few shots to the head, while Yager worked quite a bit on the body. For the third time in the match, the official checked on Yager mid-round before the fight concluded. Fiocca took the fight by unanimous decision.
148 lbs. GP Pernicone def. Arthur “El Fugo” Ortiz Both Keough sophomore GP Pernicone and junior Arthur “El Fugo” Ortiz threw big punches early on, as they sought to send a message right out of the gate. By the end of the opening round, Pernicone had begun to take command. In the second round, Ortiz was swinging big which left him vulnerable to counters by Pernicone. Fatigue appeared to be setting in by the end of the round. In the third, the two fighters kept their distance before getting tangled and throwing a f lurry of punches. Ortiz landed a solid blow that caused the referee
to check on Pernicone. Each fighter delivered strong shots to end the fight. Ultimately, it was Pernicone taking the close fight by split decision.
Leonard “Typhoon” Calvo def. Clay “The Ragin’ Cajun” Talbot In the first round of this 148-pound division bout, Talbot kept his hands noticeably low, trying to evade and use his length to fend off Calvo. Calvo chased Talbot around the ring, brief ly getting within striking distance to land a f lurry of punches to the body. In the second round, Calvo picked up on his opponent’s strategy, and forced Talbot to move even quicker. However, Talbot finally went on the offensive, managing to land shot to the head. In the final round, Calvo began with a ferocious, allout blitz of his opponent, but Talbot managed to separate himself, and the fighters traded punches in the same manner as the previous rounds. In the end, Calvo’s aggressiveness won him the match by split decision.
Thomas “The Tank Engine” Walsh def. “Like” Mike Everett The fight began tentatively, w ith both tr y ing to bait their opponent into an opening. Walsh, a Keenan junior, then sought to establish himself, hitting Everett and putting him on his heels. However, Everett responded, throw ing hooks and putting Walsh back on his ow n heels before the round ended. To start the second, Walsh again tried to be the aggressor, closing the space and attempting to prevent Everett, a Morrissey sophomore, from using his length, but Everett still managed to hit Walsh on the side of his head w ith hooks. Everett then began to force Walsh back, but neither fighter could manage to gain a clear advantage. In the final round, Walsh again instigated the action, this time to seemingly more success. Everett looked to find an opening, but Walsh kept his guard up, and continued to land shots, eventually forcing Everett into the ropes right before the final bell. Walsh’s offensive dominance earned him the v ictor y unanimously. Editor’s note: Everett is Staff Member at The Observer.
Ryan “Short Stack” Smith def. Austin “Audimatic” Derrick Derrick, a junior representing Dunne, got off to a quick start, staying just out of Smith’s reach. Smith, a Morrissey sophomore, threw plenty of punches in the first but finally started connecting in the second. Smith let
Derrick come to him in the second, but countered effectively. Smith and Derrick traded back and forth in the second round which led to an exciting final round. Smith came out swinging in the third and final round and was declared winner by unanimous decision.
Dominic “Woke Up Feeling Pretty Dangerous” Angelotti def. Terrance “Slinker” Cameron Angelotti, an off-campus grad student, came out looking to set the tone, tr y ing to put Cameron on defense. However, Cameron, a Sorin freshman, managed to evade or block multiple shots and strike back when he found an opening. Cameron tried to go on the offensive and landed a couple of punches right before the first round ended. In the second period, Angelotti upped his aggressiveness, forcing Cameron on his heels and chasing him around the ring. Cameron still managed to use his lengths to land a few hits but began to tire from being pursued around the ring. Yet again, Angelotti was the aggressor in the final round, but Cameron soon responded, landing several hits. Still, Cameron couldn’t gain significant traction offensively, as Angelotti would not relieve the pressure. The fight came dow n to a split decision, but Angelotti emerged v ictorious.
Danny “Hit Man Lenny” Rogers def. Chris “Counterpunch” Prattos Rogers, a Zahm sophomore, and Prattos, a Duncan junior, fought a back-and-forth first round, as both men landed plenty of blows. Rogers continued with his f lurry of punches in the second. Eventually, Prattos landed a huge shot to Rogers’ head, shifting his head gear to a point the referee paused the fight. Prattos knocked Rogers early in the first, sending him to the mat. Rogers was not pleased with himself after his stumble, but managed to bounce back to be declared winner by split decision.
Joe “Pa” Purcell def. Phil “Guns” Park Both Dunne seniors, Park battled Purcell in a heated contest. Utilizing his height advantage, Purcell was able to keep Park from getting close enough to connect. The first and second rounds went to Purcell, albeit some controversial no-calls by the referee. Park complained about his opponent hitting the back of his head in the second, and the same instance occurred again in the third. Purcell didn’t let up with his frequency of punches in the third, eventually being named winner by
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Joe “Black or” Pinto def. Barry “Big Hess” Lee Both fighter were able to anticipate the other well, but Pinto may have been a step quicker on his feet than his opponent. Pinto, a senior in Sorin College, and Lee, a sophomore in Dillon, were able to make for an exciting fight, as both tried to keep their opponent at bay, while still inf licting damage. Both fighters were able to connect w ith punches, often times in combinations, but eventually Pinto was named w inner by unanimous decision.
157 lbs. Chris “A.P.” Lutz def. Charles “The Dragon” Meyers A lthough Meyers advanced on his opponent early, Lutz, a Keenan sophomore, managed to land the first big hits of the match. However, Meyers responded w ith a solid attack. The first round continued to be a back-and-forth affair as Meyers’ strateg y proved to be a double-edged sword, granting him solid hits, but allow ing Lutz to land hits in return. In the second stanza, Meyers, a Morrissey sophomore, continued to attack Lutz, this time seeming to gain more traction, forcing the latter into the ropes. Lutz would not go easily, however, pushing Meyers off him whenever he could. The round belonged to Meyers though, as Lutz couldn’t find the chances he had in the first round. Meyers maintained his approach, but Lutz composed himself in the third and managed to get qualit y shots on the former. Meyers persisted however, w ith an unrelenting attack. Lutz fared far better in the final round as Meyers began to wear dow n, seizing his opportunities and w inning the fight by split decision.
Drew “The Iron” Curtin def. Jack “The Missile” Coons Coons, an Alumni freshman, was aggressive to begin, trying to establish himself as the dominant force. However, Curtin, a Keenan freshman, used his strength to hold off the former at the start. Coons managed to land several big shots though in what was a back-and-forth first round, as Curtin managed to brief ly gain the upper hand. Curtin began the second round looking to attack low, and managed to force Coons into the ropes, landing several hits to the head. Coons was forced back again, and tried to throw Curtin into the corner, causing the official to pause the round and talk
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to both fighters. Curtin came out of the intermission with a strong showing, forcing Coons to retreat and landing several shots. The final stanza started slightly more contested, as Coons looked to match Curtin. However, the latter still forced Coons on his heels and would not grant him any opportunity to gain momentum, despite Coons landing his fair share of shots in the tight space. In the end, Curtin showed greater prowess, winning the fight by split decision.
Kyle “Nemo” Mettler def. John “Dilemma” Di Lella Mettler, an Alumni Hall sophomore, came out hard from his corner. He opened up the fight with a rapid combination of blows to Di Lella’s head. Di Lella, a St. Edwards freshman, maintained a firm defense, but this was not enough to stop his older opponent. The referee had to stop the fight twice in the first round to check on the status of the freshman. At the close of the first round, Di Lella landed a series of punches in quick succession. In the second round, Mettler once again dominated the first few seconds. The sophomore started off with a speedy combination, landing multiple jabs and a strong uppercut. Di Lella quickly found himself overwhelmed by his adversary. Kyle Mettler won the fight by referee-stopped contest in the middle of the second round.
Umair Karowadia def. Mark “The Donkey” Giugliano Jr. Karowadia, an off-campus graduate student, started off the fight very aggressively with a huge blow to Giugliano’s head. Karowadia was relentless with his blows throughout the first round. He did not give his much younger opponent any room to breath. Blow after blow, Karowadia pushed Giugliano, a freshman from St. Edwards Hall, into a corner just as the first round came to a close. The second round started off in similar fashion. The older, graduate student, came out of his corner with his fists locked and loaded. After a few seconds of exchanged punches between the competitors, Giugliano suffered an injury to his right shoulder. The young fighter tried to keep fighting, but was hurt again after a few more hits. The referee stopped the fight, and Karowadia won late in the second round by refereestopped contest.
Aidan “Backbreaker” Dillon def. Nick “Cannoli” Giovino Both fighters — Aidan “Backbreaker” Dillon and Nick “Cannoli” Giovino
—came out swinging fast and often. Dillon, a Keenan freshman, was able to land a series of combinations early in the first, but he gave Giovino, a sophomore representing Knott, an opportunity to respond. Both fighters looked extremely aggressive, perhaps to a fault. When an opponent would land a solid combination, the other fighter would f lail against the ropes, throwing awkward and inefficient punches. This was especially typical of Giovino, who often found himself caught against the ropes. As a result, Dillon was declared the winner by unanimous decision.
Mike “Son of the Stallion” Perenich def. Jack “Snack Attack” Zinsky Zinsky, a sophomore representing Knott, and Perenich, a sophomore in Keough, got off to an early start, and the fight was paused early in the first round after Zinsky’s nose was bloodied. The blood continued to pour from Zinsky’s nose all the way to the bell to end the first. The referee allowed Zinsky to continue to fight despite the blood, and the fight was paused again in the second. After this stoppage, the bleeding became more and more evident, f lowing from Zinsky’s mouth and nose. Perenich was declared winner by unanimous decision.
Michael “The KO” Feijoo def. Peter “Sneaky Pete” Gould Gould, a Siegfried Hall sophomore, had a slight height advantage over Michael “The KO” Feijoo, a Morrisey Hall senior, who was able to navigate his opponent’s attacks and quickly went on the offensive. Fejioo came out lighting fast at the start of each bell, bouncing around and countering Gould’s moves. Gould absorbed plenty of damage, but did not give up. Gould spent a majority of the third covered up and trying to prevent more damage than he had already sustained. Feijoo was named the winner by unanimous decision.
Henry “The Dancing Queen” Davis def. Patrick “Rocket Man” Danielson In the opening round, both fighters came out swinging, with Davis able to land several hits to the head early on. However, Danielson came back with a blow of his own to the head of the Duncan senior Davis, causing the referee to pause the fight just before the round ended. In the second period, Davis landed several strong combos, but Danielson again came back with a strong jab right to the head of Davis, knocking him slightly backward. The two fighters were cautious for the rest of the round, and entered the final period on fairly level terms.
Davis again came out with a strong right uppercut, but the Keough senior Danielson started to sway momentum by the end of the round, effectively landing jabs with both hands to the head and body of Davis. The referees awarded Davis the win by split decision.
160 lbs. Nick “The Soviet Stinger” Kiene def. Joe “Swiggity” Sweilem Kiene, a Keenan Hall senior, opened up the fight w ith a few big hits to Sweilem’s body. Sweilem, a freshman from St. Edwards Hall, fought ver y defensively and was also able to sneak in a few body shots early in the first round. Kiene was patient w ith his punches, timing them just right. The round was a series of uncontested combinations from Kiene to Sweilem. At the ver y end of the first round, Kiene landed a powerful direct hit to Sweilem’s face. The referee stopped the fight at the end of the first round. W hile the contest seemed to show promise, Kiene’s final blow won him the fight. The official decision was v ictor y by refereestopped contest.
Kieran “Wurlpool” Wurl def. Noah “The Alaskan Bull Worm” Furneri Wurl, a sophomore of Siegfried Hall, came into the first round punching hard. His opponent, Furneri, a sophomore of Sorin College, was quick to respond by bobbing and weaving his way between many of the blows. After a few exchanged hits, the pair seemed to have found their rhythm. Between body shots and head shots the two had a very evenly-matched first round. While his offense was superior, Wurl won the defensive battle by staying quick on his feet. At the start of the second round, the competitors picked up right where they had left off. Furneri seemed to have found a second wind as he picked up his offense, landing a series of blows in quick succession. Starting the third and final round, both fighters emerged from their corners aggressively. Both fighters fought it out until the end of the third round, and the winner, by unanimous decision, was Wurl. Editor’s note: Furneri is a former Sports Writer for The Observer.
Luke “Riff” Rafferty def. Jack “M. Crazyfish” Weston Weston, a sophomore in Morrissey, and Raffert y, a Duncan senior, squared off as they each found their footing. Shortly in to the first
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Mike “Deez” Luchini def. Steve “Trail by Fire” Ayers In a battle of Fisher men, the first round started with a f lurry, as both boxers came out aggressive, with Ayers in particular initiating the action. Both landed hard hits and expended a lot of energy. In the second round, both fighters used a more controlled fighting style, which seemingly favored Luchini. The Fisher senior landed several hard, technically sound hits to the head of Ayers, whose aggression was largely held at bay throughout the round. In the final period, both fighters came physically locked up and fought in close quarters. Luchini was able to land powerful right-hand hooks to the head of Ayers, who returned fire by pushing the senior up against the ropes and landing several body shots, causing Luchini to grimace as the round ended. The judges awarded Luchini the win by split decision.
Marcelo “El Chelo” Castellanos def. Manuel “The Caveman” Marroquin With both fighters from Alumni, Marroquin came out on top in round one, causing a brief stoppage while controlling the pace. The senior also landed quite a few more hits than Castellanos, a freshman, did in the opening round. In the second round, Castellanos came out the aggressor, but Marroquin was able to avoid most of the punches while using a strong right hook against his hall counterpart. Castellanos responded with several jabs to the head, and the two entered the third round fairly even. In the final round, Castellanos looked to have more energy and seemed to control the round, landing several combos to the head and body of the senior. In a largely even fight throughout, the judges saw the momentum Castellanos picked up throughout the match and awarded him the unanimous see BOUTS PAGE 14
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John “Menace” Mullen def. Anthony “Flick” O’Sullivan The opening round largely saw a lot of technical fighting, as both fighters kept a largely defensive stance and maintained a lot of handfighting throughout, not willing to open up their body with hooks. However, Mullen caused a stoppage late in the round with left jab, giving him momentum. In the second round, both fighters opened up a little bit more in the opening round, with Mullen — a Dunne senior — mixing in a strong left uppercut into his arsenal. O’Sullivan — an O’Neill freshman — was largely unable to generate many strong blows to the body of Mullen, who carried the momentum into the third round, landing another hit to the head of O’Sullivan that caused a stoppage. Mullen continued to use a strong left uppercut that caused a long stoppage at the end of the round, and the judges awarded Mullen the victory by unanimous decision.
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Chupacabra” def. Jamie
In the opening round, Vasquez controlled the early portion by landing a large number of jabs directly to the head of Marines. However, the Morrissey freshman came back strong in the latter portion of the round, backing the Knott freshman into a corner and landing a nice combo that earned him momentum. The second round saw a largely back-and-forth affair, as Vasquez started the round strong, while Marines responded by pushing his opponent up against the railing and landing several blows. However, this tired him, and Vasquez responded with a clean shot to the head. In the third round, both fighters grew a bit sloppy with their technique and began to tire, but each gave it their all and landed multiple shot the head of the other. In the end, the judges awarded Vasquez the victory by unanimous decision.
168 lbs. Matt “Fifty Shades of” Green def. Joe “Silent Z” Trzaska Two seniors duked it out in this matchup, with Matt “Fifty Shades of” Green of Dillon Hall edging out his competitor. St. Edward’s senior Joe Trzaska used his speed effectively throughout. This was a necessary strategy, as Green’s significant height advantage put him at an advantage throughout.
Both fighters were aggressive at times in the fight, with Green typically fighting more defensively and striking on the counter. Throughout the rounds, Trzaska repeatedly went for it as the aggressor, but could not seem, despite the use of his speed, to trouble the defense of Green in a major way. At the end of a competitive and exciting fight, Green’s superior defending ended up awarding him the split decision victory.
Tommy “T-Train” Perea def. Michael “Let’s Talk About Mental Health” Rubalcava In this fight, neither grad student Tommy “T-Train” Perea nor his opponent, Alumni senior Michael “Let’s Talk About Mental Health” Rubalcava had an apparent size advantage. Both fighters pressured at points in the match, but “T-Train” came into the station in a hurry, unleashing a f lurry of blows on his opponent, while also maintaining solid defense. Perea’s aggression continued into the second round, as he kept Rubalcava away and landed solid strikes. In that round, Rubalcava improved, and in the third round, he started quickly, causing a tie-up and both fighters struck each other repeatedly. The judges awarded Perea the victory via unanimous decision.
Tyler “Bam Bam” Vucinich def. Sam “Leg Breaker” Curry In a matchup of Alumni guys, junior Tyler “Bam Bam” Vucinich combined excellent technique with unrelenting pressure to quite simply overwhelm his opponent. Sam “Leg Breaker” Curry quite simply struggled to land an impactful blow on his opponent, and was forced to withstand quite a few. Vucinich started off striking fast and hard, pushing Curry, a freshman, into a corner. He also positioned himself in a way to prevent any Curry counter. A late f lurry closed the first round, and the second started very similarly, with Vucinich having his way with Curry. A second round standing eight count delayed the fight, but the boxing class of Vucinich was too much to handle. The dominance continued through round three, as Curry struggled to land a meaningful punch and defend against various from his opponent. Curry respectably lasted all three rounds, but the judges awarded Vucinich the victory via unanimous decision.
Brian “Uncle Rico” Duffy def. Niko “Croatian Sensation” Martinovic Duffy, an off-campus sophomore, landed hard body shots to begin the opening
round. Duffy moved faster than Martinovic, a senior in Zahm, and landed a huge punch. However, Martinovic responded with a counter towards the end of round one. Martinovic came out fast in round two, but Duffy stemmed his momentum with three huge lefts to the face, causing the referee to momentarily stop the match. Duffy continued to land body shots for the remainder of the round with Martinovic tiring. However, the Zahm senior found a second wind in the final round and came out with a f lurry of punches early. Duffy countered hard, and landed a huge hook against his opponent, causing another stoppage. With both fighters tiring, Duffy landed an uppercut and several shots late in the third round, earning the victory via split decision.
Ryan “Jessie’s Girl” Green def. Munyen “Burner” Loi Both fighters connected with their punches to start the bout, with Loi, a freshman in Siegfried Hall, landing several jabs while effectively countered by Green, a senior in Keough Hall. Expending a lot of energy, Green and Loi both tired out by the end of the round. Loi began the second round with two heavy lefts, and landed more shots early in the round, as Green bloodied up after f lurry of shots from Loi. After a stoppage, Green countered hard and landed punches of his own. Both fighters connected on their punches early in the third round, but both began tiring out. However, Green turned the tides and landed several big punches towards the end of the round, earning himself the victory via unanimous decision.
Alex “Slush” Athenson def. Francisco Yang Both fighters felt each other out early, landing several jabs each with quick exchanges and continuing to land punches towards the end of the round. Athenson landed several shots early in the second round, striking fast. Landing several heavy blows through the round, Athenson looked to have the advantage going into the third round. Continuing his momentum in the third, Athenson again came out fast, landing several more shots. While both he and Yang exchanged punches late, Athenson still landed the majority of the punches, earning him the win via split decision.
Josh Tabar def. Samuel “Big” Cha Both fighters came out fast and strong with quick exchanges. Tabar, a freshman in Morrissey, landed a huge shot that knocked Cha back. The Knott senior continued to
struggle as Tabar landed a big combo and knocked his opponent into a corner. In the second round, Tabar cornered Cha again, landing hard shots. Cha tried to counter but Tabar simply locked him up, as the senior was tiring out fast. The referee eventually stopped the match, giving Tabar the victory.
Matt “Princess” Hardiman def. Brendan “Wavy” Gage In his fight against Dunne freshman Brendan Gage, Matt “Princess” Hardiman controlled “Wavy” without too many problems. Gage did come out of the gates rather strong, in fact, but overextended himself and was subject to a big right hand from the Morrissey junior. That blow caused a standing eight, but Gage continued to push. The second round saw no change in Gage’s strategy nor a change in the results. He landed a nice combination, but then ate another huge shot from Hardiman, forcing a consecutive standing eight. One more would happen in the third round, as Hardiman continued to use Gage’s aggressiveness against him. “Wavy” landed a nice strike late, but the judges awarded a unanimous victory to Hardiman.
173 lbs. Jay “Nighthawk” Eversole def. Jared Walsh Both fighters started off the fight hard. Eversole, a Keough sophomore, dodged backand-forth as he opened up a volley of blows on Walsh, a St. Edwards Hall freshman. Walsh did not back down, he answered Eversole with a jab or hook for every one of his combinations, but Eversole seemed to take the first round. In the second round, Walsh came out very defensively. This allowed Eversole to have a series of unanswered big hits. At the start of the third round, Walsh appeared to have a second wind. He attempted multiple combinations and fought more offensively. Eversole answered with a series of punches of his own, closing out the round with a combination of direct hits. The winner, by unanimous decision, was Eversole.
Jacob “JP” Petersen def. Michael “Tropic Thunder” Dearden Graduate student Jacob Petersen kicked off the fight by using his reach to his advantage. Using his long arms, he kept opposing graduate student Michael Dearden at bay. Petersen’s reach advantage resulted in a series of early uncontested blows. Adjusting to Petersen’s fighting st yle, Dearden began returning hits when his opponent opened himself up. Shortly in to the second
round, Petersen landed a heav y body shot. Dearden responded w ith a combination of his ow n. As the fight carried on, Dearden began to neutralize Petersen’s reach by getting low and going for the body. At the start of the third, the pair exchanged multiple punches, ending w ith Dearden w rapping Petersen up for relief. Petersen was relentless in his attack. He finished the fight tired, but dominant in the number of punches landed. The w inner, by unanimous decision, was Petersen.
Charlie “Tigger” Puntillo def. Carlston Chang The opening round started with a bang, and Puntillo — an O’Neill senior — knocked Chang straight to the ground. However, the Zahm freshman bounced back nicely, landing several blows throughout the remainder of the round and getting back in the fight. In the second round, Chang, the shorter of the two fighters, brought the fight in close to Puntillo, landing several hard body shots and even extending himself to aim for the head of the O’Neill senior. However, Puntillo was able to ward off some of the attacks and used his long arms to keep Chang at bay, landing several big hits. The two fighters became tied up multiple times, and this continued into the third round, where Chang again initiated the action, driving Puntillo up against the fence multiple times, though the O’Neill senior did land several quality hits the head of his opponent in the process. In the end, the judges awarded Puntillo the victory by unanimous decision.
Bo “Stonewall” Heatherman def. Jack Toomey They call him “Stonewall,” but Knott sophomore Bo Heatherman moved around the ring with a point to prove. He pushed Toomey, a Siegfried junior, into the corners consistently throughout the match. However, Toomey did have a decent start to the second round, pushing the issue to Heatherman, who gathered himself and landed big shots as the round pushes on. Heatherman continued his aggression into round three, capitalizing on Toomey’s apparent fatigue. Although Toomey did land some strikes late in the round, it was too little too late, as Bo “Stonewall” Heatherman won via unanimous decision.
Dan “Pilgrim” O’Brien def. Samuel “El Cocinero” De La Paz O’Brien, a sophomore in St. Edward’s, started the first round strong by using a powerful left hand to cause multiple stoppages in the fight in the opening round,
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dominating the fight in all aspects against De La Paz, a freshman from Siegfried Hall. O’Brien was again got off to a fast start in the second period, landing several hooks and an uppercut against De La Paz. Another stoppage was called for the freshman, and it proved to be the final one, as the referee stopped the contest to hand the win to O’Brien.
Thomas “Clipz” Hintz def. Agustin Sanjuan-Castellano Both fighters landed several shots early, but SanjuanCastellano, a senior in Keenan Hall, landed a punch to caused a brief pause in the action. Hintz, a sophomore in Knott Hall, responded with a hard counter and several body shots, landing hard jabs. With a f lurry of punches, momentum swung to Hintz late in the round. Hintz again came out hitting hard in the second round, w ith several jabs connecting. Both fighters landed shots, but Hintz landed the majorit y of heav ier blows. The round ended right after a long stoppage took place to check on Sanjuan-Castellano’s glove. Hintz again landed body shots in the third period. The Keenan senior covered himself up as the Knott sophomore landed a f lurry of body shots and punches to the face. The judges awarded Hintz the victory via unanimous decision.
Jack “Down with the Big Pharma” Rogers def. Max Nguyen Rogers, a junior in Morrissey, landed hard shots early on, knocking Nguyen back. Nguyen, an off-campus grad student, fought back with counter efforts, but Rogers continued landing more shots. However, the fight appeared fairly even towards the end of the round. In the second round, Nguyen landed a huge shot, knocking Rogers back early. Rogers responded with a hard counter and heavy jabs. Both fighters landed shots in the middle and late stages of the round, continuing a tightly-contested fight. Both Rogers and Nguyen exchanged heavy blows to start the third round, as both individuals began running out of energy. However, Rogers began making a push and taking control of the match, continuously landing jabs late despite fatigue. The judges awarded Rogers the victory via unanimous decision.
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blows to begin the round. Both fighters enjoyed good moments, but Imlay began to turn the tides in his favor towards the end of the first round. Wdowik picked up his aggressiveness at the start of round two, but was quickly countered by Imlay, who picked his times to attack effectively. “The Participant” then rushed out of the gates in round three and didn’t relent, forcing the referee to intervene. In the end, Imlay deservedly won by unanimous decision.
185 lbs. Chris “Cross” Lembo def. Aaron “Insubordinate and Churlish” Griffith It would be fair to say Chris “Cross” Lembo tied his opponent, Aaron Griffith, in knots. The Stanford junior used his long reach and seemingly unending energy supply as he constantly moved around the ring while keeping Griffith, a more conventional fighter, at bay. Lembo struck Griffith, the off-campus junior effectively, and his constant movement and considerable speed did not allow Griffith to cut the angle or even get a solid read. Griffith did start the second round fast, but after a good Lembo counterattack, he struggled to get inside Lembo’s long wingspan. The third round started the same way, with Lembo luring Griffith in and quickly striking back. The blood intermission only delayed more of the same, and Lembo took the bout with a unanimous decision.
Eric “Cheese Sandwich” Requet def. Jack Bigej Bigej, a Morrissey freshman, simply ran into the wrong fighter on the wrong night. The fight started rapidly, with both Bigej and his opponent, Sorin junior Eric Requet, engaging in a cagey, pushing-filled affair. But after that, Requet took over. Breaking the guard of Bigej, the man they call “Cheese Sandwich” landed several rather powerful blows against Bigej. The referee’s intervention prolonged the fight until the end of the round, which allowed Bigej a brief respite from the onslaught he experienced. Requet was not done, however, for as soon as he heard the bell ring to start round two, he pounced on the freshman. Aggressively attacking his opponent, Requet forced Bigej into a standing eight count and earned the victory via TKO.
Parker “The Participant” Imlay def. Ben “Big Ben” Wdowik
Jordan “Farm Fresh” Edwards def. Louis “Crunchwrap Supreme” Caves
Wdowik, a Sorin senior, matched well with St. Edward’s junior Parker Imlay, as both traded a series of
In this matchup bet ween two graduate students, Jordan Edwards looked more “Farm Fresh” than
his opponent, Louis Caves. Caves started quick, but Edwards controlled the fight. Luring Caves in repeatedly, Edwards took advantage of the aggression of his opponent, striking on the counter and picking times to push. He did just that at the end of the first, sending Caves reeling. Edwards also expertly maintained his defense by constantly keeping Caves at an arm’s length, preventing him from getting inside. In the third round, Caves went for it off the start, but Edwards pushed back hard and polished off the “Crunchw rap Supreme.”
Dennis “The blue robot from Rock Em’ Sock Em’” Krivda def. Ryan “Sun Dance” Sinclair Krivda, a sophomore in O’Neill Hall, got off to fast start, landing multiple shots and body blows against Sinclair, a grad student in Stanford Hall. The referee stopped the action for a period after Krivda landed even more blows. Krivda ended the opening round still landing heavy shots, knocking Sinclair back. The O’Neill sophomore began the second round still hitting heavy and fast, landing heavy shots to the face of Sinclair, and turning in a dominant performance in round two. The final round saw Krivda utilize a heavy uppercut early. Krivda began landing even more shots, and finished with a hard jab against Sinclair at end of round. The judges awarded him the victory via unanimous decision.
Tait “Wet Jet” McGlinn def. Bobby “Kangaroo Jack” Hoskins Bot h f ighters la nded punches ea rly, w it h McGlinn, a n A lumni Ha ll junior, employ ing a pa r t icula rly heav y combo. Hosk ins, a K nott Ha ll senior, countered for a while, but McGlinn ca me right back a nd bega n la nding more punches, appea ring to have t he adva ntage at t he end of t he f irst round. The second round bega n dif ferent ly, as McGlinn a nd Hosk ins chose to feel each ot her out. Then, McGlinn bega n ta k ing heav y sw ings but of ten missed. Bot h f ighters ut ili zed some jabs ef fect ively, but no sig nif ica nt connect ion was la nded bet ween t he t wo. Bot h f ighters made ha rd pushes in round t hree, w it h McGlinn la nding a big jab. The A lumni junior bega n la nding more punches, causing a referee stopping, before employ ing a huge punch towa rds t he end of t he round to ea rn a v ictor y v ia una nimous decision.
Ross “Mean Man” McIlvaine def. Will “Rabid Badger” McDonald The fight began as McDonald charged his opponent quick ly but was met w ith hard blows from McIlvaine. McIlvaine, a freshman in Sorin College, landed a majorit y of punches in the first. McIlvaine struck hard in the early round, pushing back advances from McDonald, a senior in Duncan Hall. McDonald tried to counter but tired out fast, unable to find an opening against McIlvaine, who still held an advantage over McDonald at the end of the second round. McDonald came out fast again in the third round, but was still pushed back by shots from McIlvaine, who dodged charges from McDonald and landing heav y jabs in the process. As McDonald tired out, McIlvaine landed a heav y jab at the end of round three to earn a v ictor y v ia the unanimous decision.
202 lbs. Conner “Next round is on me” Futa def. Rogba “The Bug” Ayoola Conner “Next Round is on Me” Futa and his resounding fan section left pleased after his bout against Morrissey freshman Rogba “The Bug” Ayoola. Ayoola took the fight to his senior opponent and landed a collection of body blows which sent Futa back into the ropes consistently. But, “The Bug” may have overexerted himself, as Futa looked like a rejuvenated man in the second round, going for it himself and landing a few nice head shots. Ayoola’s fatigue began to become ev ident, and Futa bided his time before Ayoola struck another series of strikes at the end of round t wo. Ayoola continued pushing into round three landing a decent strike, but Futa fought back w ith a f lurr y of his ow n. Both fighters threw caution to the w ind and pushed each other, but both men, fatigued, limped to the finish line. Futa ended up the w inner, but only by a split decision.
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to inter vene, usually to talk to MacDonald, although at the beginning of round t wo, he simply slipped and fell. Sharpe continued to counter his opponent and to a strong degree of success, and despite MacDonald’s solid body shots, Sharpe struck more often and w ith more venom. In the third period, a MacDonald penalt y stopped the fight early, but after the restart, Sharpe struck fiercely as his opponent’s guard dropped w ith his energ y levels. An after-the-bell punch marked an end to a hotly contested affair, which Sharpe won unanimously.
Adam Baginski def. Kenton “Curls of Furry” Murray In a batt le of of f-ca mpus g raduate students, bot h f ighters excha nged blows ea rly. Bag insk i la nded mu lt iple jabs a nd severa l huge rights, whi le Murray t ried to counter but t ired out. Bag insk i st i l l la nded shots ea rly into t he second round. Murray countered, but his opponent responded w it h a ha rd combo t hat f ur t her t ired Murray. Bag insk i took adva ntage of t he oppor tunit y by la nding severa l combos at t he end of t he second round. Murray responded w it h jabs ea rly in t he t hird round, but Bag insk i countered w it h heav y excha nges. He cont inued to la nd more shots a nd combos at end of t he round, ea rning himself a v ictor y v ia una nimous decision.
Matt “The Cash Money Kid” Cyrs def. Teddy “TwoTime” Mayle
Andrew Sharpe def. Kenny “Vanilla Gorilla” MacDonald
Mayle, a freshman in A lumni Hall, landed heav y blows early. Both exchanged hard punches, w ith Cy rs landing a heav y right hook. The St. Edward’s Hall junior continued to land more combos on Mayle to end the first round. Cy rs continued to land hard right-handed blows in the second round. Mayle countered well, but was pushed into corner by Cy rs, squashing his momentum. Both fighters came out strong and fast in round three, w ith Cy rs landing a heav y jab, multiple body shots and a hard right hook again, earning a v ictor y v ia unanimous decision.
Andrew Sharpe, a Knott sophomore, and A lumni sophomore Kenny MacDonald, know n affectionately as the “Vanilla Gorilla” engaged in a bit of a pushing match at the start of the first round. MacDonald took advantage soon after, but was countered well by Sharpe, who ended the round on a high note. Throughout the cagey affair, the referee was forced
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Irish prepare to host Badgers By JACK CONCANNON Sports Writer
After picking up a much needed 5-2 win over Michigan on Tuesday, the Irish will turnaround quickly to take on Wisconsin at home this weekend. The Irish (15-10-3, 8-8-2 Big Ten) took five points in the conference standings from the Badgers (9-4-5, 5-8-5 Big Ten) the last time they met, and will now need a strong weekend at home to keep raising their position in the Big Ten. The Irish are currently third in the Big Ten behind Ohio State and Michigan. They trail Michigan by two points, the equivalent of an overtime win, but have played two fewer games than the Wolverines. If the Irish can take advantage of these “games in hand” they can solidify themselves as the two seed, giving them homeice advantage in the Big Ten tournament against anyone but Ohio State. When asked
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about the games at hand on Michigan, Irish head coach Jeff Jackson emphasized the importance of this weekend’s matchup. “You have to win those games at hand. We have a tough series against Wisconsin. They’re coming off of a couple tough losses against Ohio State — we know how that feels,” Jackson said. “They’ll be highly motivated and have a little more time to prepare for us with the full week as compared to just a day or two.” Wisconsin presents an interesting matchup for the Irish, because two of the team’s three leading scorers are defensemen. Freshman and 2018 NHL Draft firstround pick K’Andre Miller and sophomore Wyatt Kalynuk can both move the puck and have heavy shots that can challenge the Irish defense. The Irish will need to see HOCKEY PAGE 11
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142 lbs. Dan “Emotional Punching Bag” Wilborn def. Jason “Banana Jay” Lokhorst
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Graduate student Adam Baginski punches graduate student Kenton “Curls of Furry” Murray on Thursday in Purcell Pavilion.
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Notre Dame will look to string together back-toback wins as they travel to Charlottesville, Va. on Saturday for a rematch against a familiar conference foe: Virginia. The Cavaliers (21-2, 9-2 ACC) last visited Purcell Pavilion on Jan. 28 and left the building with a decisive 82-55 victory. “[The game] was men versus boys. Flat out. Certainly, very impressed with Virginia and they kind of took our spirit. We couldn’t get into any offensive rhythm ... It affected our fight, which was disappointing,” Notre Dame head coach Mike Brey said following the January loss. When asked during weekly media availability if fans should expect any changes to the starting lineup or in the way Notre Dame (13-11, 3-8) played the Cavaliers from the
Facing the customar y Februar y w inter y conditions in South Bend, No. 9 Notre Dame w ill open its season Saturday night inside, as the Irish host M A AC-foe Detroit Mercy in a nonconference bout to open the 2019 season. Under head coach Kev in Corrigan, Notre Dame has consistently played one of the toughest schedules in the countr y, and this year it is no different — the Irish w ill face nine opponents currently ranked in the top20. Last year’s Irish squad battled injuries and bad luck to finish 9-6 overall and 1-3 in the ACC, but bounced back to w in the ACC tournament w ith a dominant 17-5 v ictor y over Virginia. As Notre Dame heads into another challenging campaign, for Corrigan, a major takeaway from 2018 was the way the team’s health mirrored its success. “Quite honestly, last year
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In the first fight of the night, freshman Jason “Banana Jay” Lokhorst, representing Stanford Hall, faced off against senior southpaw Dan “Emotional Punching Bag” Wilborn, representing Knott in the 142-pound division. Lokhorst landed a hard jab off the bat, matched by a f lurry of hits by Wilborn. The first round was even, with a lot of head contact between the two. The second round opened with a collection of hard hits by Wilborn,
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when we were healthy, I didn’t think there were many games that we didn’t play ver y well when we were healthy,” he said. “Unfortunately, we had some guys that got hurt in the middle of the year, and that’s part of the game too, but we weren’t at our best at those points. For the most part, when we were healthy, we played some really good lacrosse last year, and I think that proved itself in a lot of situations, but that’s something that we’ve got to take note of and make sure that we’ve got enough depth this year that we can handle those kinds of things that happen to you in the course of the year, and not any steps back wards. We have a lot of guys that are working really hard right now, and I feel good about where we are.” One of those indiv iduals who battled injuries was junior midfielder Br yan Costabile, who led the team see M LAX PAGE 11