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Students advocate for healthier options Eating disorder prevalence brought to light, leads to discussion about nutritious dining availability

By GINA TWARDOSZ News Writer

Editor’s Note: This is the second article in an investigative series on the accessibility and effectiveness of mental health resources available within the tri-campus community.

In spite of heightened discourse surrounding anxiety and depression on college campuses, many students who are aff licted with eating disorders still suffer in silence. Several Saint Mary’s students are looking to spread awareness about eating disorders and healthy

eating in the hopes the College will provide more resources on campus.

Senior Anne Nowalk said she considers herself an eating disorders activist and has called for expanded campus resources for students with eating disorders. Nowalk said her perception of eating disorders, and her perspective on how others view them, changed when her friend developed an eating disorder.

Eating disorders are common among young women ages 18 to 24, Nowalk said, and this can become exacerbated at a place like Saint

MBA student shares passion for painting

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Depicted above is a self portrait by MBA student and veteran Jacob Mazurek. He cultivated his passion for art while serving in the Navy.

By ZIXU WANG News Writer

Jacob Mazurek, a second year Mendoza MBA student, stands out among his peers not only as a Navy veteran of 23 years, but also as a devoted and accomplished painter.

Students may recognize him from around campus, where he can often be found painting in public spaces. His favorite

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spots, he said, include Modern Market in the Duncan Student Center, Starbucks in the LaFortune Student Center and the Hammes Bookstore.

He completed his latest piece, a painting of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, two weeks ago.

He said he spent over 950 hours painting it.

“I was on the campus tour see MAZUREK PAGE 4

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Mary’s — an all women’s college.

“Something I started to realize was that there are a lack of resources and a lack of understanding about eating disorders on campus,” Nowalk said. “Based on studies done by the National Eating Disorder Association and others, we know that eating disorders are most likely present on campus. The fact that we don’t hear students talking about them shows the extreme stigmatization that is attached to having an eating disorder.”

And this stigma can prove deadly, Nowalk said.

“[Eating disorders have] one of the highest mortality rates for mental disorders, but that’s not really recognized by most people because there’s a stigma that an eating disorder has to do with a person being selfish or just wanting to lose weight,” she said.

Saint Mary’s used to employ a registered dietician on campus, Anna Uhran Wasierski, but she left the College in 2018 and is now employed at Notre Dame. No replacement has been hired so far, yet Uhran Wasierski is still listed on the website as an active campus dietician.

Saint Mary’s hosts “Love Your Body Week” annually, a week of events focused on student body positivity, but Nowalk said she feels like the week doesn’t place sufficient emphasis on eating disorder awareness.

“We have ‘Love Your Body Week’ on campus in February, which is actually ‘National Eating Disorder Awareness month,’ and it’s nice to have that, but over the years it’s become less and less about the knowledge of eating disorders and more about doing activities that surround see HEALTH PAGE 3

Philanthropy course gives funding to non-profits

By TOM NAATZ Notre Dame News Editor

Among the many unique courses offered by Notre Dame, only one is accompanied by a grant worth tens of thousands of dollars to be awarded to nonprofits in the Michiana area.

Notre Dame professor Jonathan Hannah is teaching “Philanthropy and Society” for the first year it is offered at the University. The funding, he said, comes from an outside group.

“The class is interesting in that it’s sponsored by a nonprofit called the Philanthropy Lab. They’re an organization based in Texas. We’re about one of 20 partner schools that offer this class,” he said. “This lab, they grant us between $50,000 and $70,000 to give to the community. The students get to sort of create their own mini-foundation and decide ‘What is the best place to invest this money in our local community?’”

The Philanthropy Lab has worked with over 29 other U.S. colleges and universities to offer similar courses, giving, along with their donor partners, over $9 million since the group was founded in 2011. Hannah said deciding where the money is awarded is entirely up to the students.

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“I really don’t influence the grantmaking at all,” he said. “It’s totally on the students. The students get to decide which nonprofits to visit, and then over the next two weeks we’re going to have votes and decide where this money is going to ultimately go.”

Though the class is taught through the political science department and the Hesburgh Public Policy program, it is open to all students. Senior Laksumi Sivanandan said she was drawn to the course after a summer internship at the University’s development office.

“I worked as an intern for Notre Dame’s development office this summer. As a result, I became really interested in fundraising and philanthropy,” Sivanandan said in an email. “I wanted to learn more about philanthropy through lenses other than higher education, and this class has certainly helped with that.”

Senior Evan DaCosta — another student taking the class — was motivated to take the class after reading about how bad actors can abuse the philanthropy process.

(Editor’s Note: DaCosta is a former news and sports writer for The Observer.)

“It was two things,” he said.

“One, it fit my schedule well. Two,

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it was right at the time when all of the [Jeffrey] Epstein stuff was coming out and people were talking a lot about his philanthropic activity — because he had donated a lot of money to Harvard, MIT and all these schools — so people were criticizing philanthropy at that time as a way people could cover their tracks. … It was topical and newsworthy at the time, so I thought it would be interesting. I didn’t realize at the time that we would be getting money to actually do stuff with.”

While the class focuses somewhat on general philanthropic principles, much of the instruction time is spent on hands-on activities as students decide how the money is ultimately going to be awarded, student and sophomore Ciara Donovan explained.

“The structure of the class and the way Professor Hannah runs things is really different than any class I’ve ever taken,” she said.

“Basically, about 60% of our class days are normal lectures in which we talk about varying topics under the category of philanthropy.

But the other classes are what we call ‘board meetings’ and every member of our class together acts as a board of directors for our see COURSE PAGE 3

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a person’s overall health,” she said. “While I personally believe that we need to focus on overall health, we definitely need to be having more events on campus where students can speak up and talk about what it means to have an eating disorder.”

Nowalk said she believes that it is important to maintain resources and sustain discourse about eating disorders on campus.

“We are in an environment that has a competitive mindset and often showing any sort of struggle is seen as a weakness,” she said.

“If we only address these topics one week during the school year, we are saying that ... an eating disorder is not as important as other topics, when in reality, it

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nonprofits. We each have different roles on the board. During these board meetings, we get to vote on issues, and it’s cool because I know the issues we’re voting on will have a real impact on my immediate community.”

At the beginning of the semester, the class — which Hannah said has 25 students — self-sorted into groups based on interest areas. They then compiled a list of potential nonprofits to work with and narrowed their respective searches to two local nonprofits, which they then visited. DaCosta and Donovan are in the same group, which has worked with an immigrant resettlement program called Neighbor to Neighbor as well as a conservation group called the Shirley Hines Land Trust. Sivanandan’s group has worked with children’s hospital A Rosie Place for Children, as well as The Logan Center, an organization that assists individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

As the semester wraps up, the class will gather in a board setting to allocate the money to five nonprofits. The amount of money the group will ultimately receive from the Philanthropy Lab varies, for example Hannah said the class receives $2,000 per student enrolled up to the 25th student.

Another incentive involves the attendance of a respective school’s top official: if University President Fr. John Jenkins attends the award ceremony — due to be held Dec. 5 — the Notre Dame group will receive a further $10,000 to award.

The president’s office originally declined the class’ invitation for Jenkins to attend the ceremony, DaCosta said.

“The Philanthropy Lab … offers an extra $10,000 incentive if you get your university president to come to your award ceremony when you give the groups the money,” DaCosta said. “When we first asked him, his secretary wrote back and said he is too busy with travel and everything to come.

Then the team that’s responsible for planning the award ceremony

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intersects with almost every issue that students advocate for and talk about on our campuses.”

Beyond advocacy for eating disorders, Nowalk said she feels the College can do better when it comes to supporting healthy eating. Although the College circulates guides to healthy eating in the cafes and dining hall, Nowalk said she feels these resources promote body shaming, or weight shaming, instead of healthy eating.

“I noticed a pamphlet in the 1884 Cafe which discusses healthy eating ... it’s a little triggering, one of the sections says ‘eat a salad every day,’ and that’s not targeting every student,” she said. “It’s vague, and there are ways in which salads can be very unhealthy or not provide you with the nutrients you need. We all need carbs, protein, vegetables

and fruits, but students may feel they need to skip those in order to have a salad and that can contribute to disordered eating patterns.”

Despite this, Nowalk said the pamphlet does make some good points about the importance of eating breakfast every morning.

“I think it’s very good to promote the idea of not skipping breakfast because many students still skip meals in order to lose weight or avoid the ‘Freshman 15,’ but it is so vital that students eat breakfast,” she said. “I never used to go to breakfast very often, but now I go every day and I’ve definitely seen an increase in students attending, and that might be because of the menu changes, but also because of the College’s recognition that eating breakfast is an important part of students’ everyday diet.”

However, many students feel that the College needs to fix the food, and not the resources, present in the dining hall. Senior Katelyn Valley said that after seeing a nutritionist on campus two years ago, they decided that she could no longer eat the food on campus.

“I saw a nutritionist and she said it was very likely that the oil [Sodexo] uses is what caused me to get IBS, which is a digestive disorder,” Valley said. “And then this year I had to go on a low FODMAP diet to try to re-balance the flora in my gut to try to correct the issue.”

FODMAPs are certain types of carbohydrates that have been known to cause digestive problems. A low FODMAP diet can help to reduce the amount of digestive trouble associated with these carbs, but this is another

example of the obstacles in place for students with particular dietary needs on campus.

All in all, Nowalk said she wants students to realize that every body is different, and that overcoming an eating disorder is both a battle and a journey.

“The size of your body does not determine your worth,” Nowalk said. “Regardless of race, class, weight, height, gender identity, sexual orientation and age, eating disorders are a real issue. As a school, Saint Mary’s can do more to offer resources, and so can Notre Dame and Holy Cross.”

For those who may be coping with an eating disorder, the National Eating Disorder Association’s website offers a free screening tool and helpline.

reached out again and have not heard anything back from him.”

However, Hannah said in a follow-up email he had heard from Jenkins that the university president’s attendance at the event is still a possibility.

“Actually, Fr. John just wrote us this weekend and he’s trying to make the awards ceremony — but not confirmed yet,” he said.

Sivanandan expressed hope that Jenkins could attend.

“It is a pretty low-stakes commitment, as he does not have to speak or present the awards, so hopefully he is able to attend for about 30 minutes or so,” she said.

While the class has many potential applications, DaCosta said he has learned a lot about the oftencomplicated nature of philanthropic work.

“It’s a much larger world than I thought it was at first,” he said.

“I always thought it was pretty straightforward — you just pick a group and a cause that you like and give money to them. It’s a lot more than that. You have to be able to analyze how efficient a group is, if their executives are being

paid more than they should be … there’s a lot that goes into choosing a group that will do actual good with your money rather than just kind of squandering it.”

For her part, Sivanandan said the class provides an excellent opportunity to get real-world experience.

“The fact that we have at least $50,000 to award to local nonprofits is insane. Who would ever trust college students with that much money? Being in such a hands-on class is so illuminating and empowering, as we are essentially acting as grantmakers,” she said.

“This class provides a great education on the intersection of philanthropy, business, and nonprofit organizations that students probably would not receive without work experience in the nonprofit world.”

Moving forward, Hannah said he will offer the class again next fall. In the meantime, the class is looking for a donor to allow the Notre Dame course to become financially independent, as the Philanthropy Lab reallocates funding to other schools so they can start up their own programs.

“The Philanthropy Lab basically awards grants to certain universities with the intent of teaching college-aged students the importance of philanthropy, kind of under the idea that no amount of giving is too small, whether that’s time or money,” Donovan said.

“But the Philanthropy Lab’s hope is that eventually, schools become self-sufficient and get funded by an independent donor so the lab can redirect their funds to another

school, and allow more students to have the opportunity to give.

Something that’s important to our class is to get eventually, in the next few years, a donor to back the class, so that we can continue having such an incredible opportunity for students but also so that other schools can experience the same thing.”

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during orientation, and the moment I took the photo of Basilica, I thought it would be a good painting,” he said.

He said he started painting because of a girl from South Africa when he was in high school. There were several posters of color exercises hanging on his apartment and the girl asked if he could make her one.

“I liked her, so I immediately bought a bunch of materials and asked people what type of painting should I start with, but eventually I painted something that wasn’t what she asked for at all,” he said. “I didn’t get her, but my painting life started.”

Mazurek graduated from high school with a 2.0 GPA and was not able to afford university, he said.

He decided instead to join the Navy where he served for 23 years, travelling to 29 countries over the course of his military career.

“I brought my hobby with me on the ship,” Mazurek said.

After settling down in a base, he said he would check out local art museums, learn the culture and start to paint. Mazurek said he was stationed in Bahrain for an extended period, and cites the local art and culture as a major artistic influence.

“There was the Bahrain Contemporary Art Association just across the street from my base,” he

said. “I requested to hang out there, and I met some artists. In a separate room, we drank coffee, painted and talked about expressionism and local aesthetics.”

One of Mazurek’s paintings, titled “The Bahrain Contemporary Art Association,” depicts the local art scene in Bahrain, showing the room with his artist friends’ paintings on the walls and floor.

He also spent five years in Japan during his service, where he also engaged with the local art scene.

An art museum was situated near the Starbucks where he used to paint, he said, and one day the museum staff struck up conversation with him.

“I know five sentences in Japanese and they know five sentences in English, so we made the whole conversation happen,” he said. “We didn’t need to speak difficult words. I showed them the paintings. They pointed at some places and asked questions.

We also shared about our backgrounds and life experiences.

When they asked me where I am from, I brought up a map and pointed at the United States. Then I asked where they were from, and they turned the map around to show Japan,” he said. “The words were less important than the tone and attitude.”

He even participated in an art contest there and received a prize, he said.

“I was excited but when I looked

around, there were 50 other people who got the prize too,” he said, laughing.

Mazurek said painting helped him deal with the challenges of serving in the Navy.

“My job could be stressful sometimes, so painting made me take a step back and just be myself, getting my mellow and enjoying the world in front of me,” he said.

While painting helped Mazurek with his time in the Navy, his time in the Navy also helped his painting, he said.

“I developed a lot of patience in the Navy,” he said. “I was a sonar operator in the beginning, and I spent hours and hours staring at the moving static. Sometimes we tried to check every area in the ocean. I gradually accepted that I might not accomplish so much work in one day. So when it came to painting, I started to admit that I had to draw without seeing it completed soon, and I need to be patient and positive with it.”

Taking photos and turning them into paintings is Mazurek’s specialty. He said there is a file of photos piling up in his home that he may paint some day.

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also found time to study and completed his associate bachelor and master’s degrees, mainly through online courses.

“On my first serving ship, I was taking an astronomy class,” he said. “One night, after my reading, I went to the deck and looked at the sky. When there was no light

blocking me from seeing the starry night, I saw various constellations and the Milky Way. ... I haven’t been in any action or hot war, and my paintings are also about the beauty of nature and humanity.”

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By RYAN ISRAEL Scene Writer

FKA twigs is one of those musical artists who is elevated above the noise, separated from the pack.

She’s been acclaimed since her first full length release, “LP1” from 2014, although she’s never fully entered into the mainstream pop arena or achieved any degree of wild commercial success.

Quiet and selective when it comes to interviews, social media and other presentations of self to the public, twigs presents herself similarly to the elusive-yet-renowned Frank Ocean.

And she’s refused to be pinned down as just a musical artist, making videos and performance, dance specifically, a key part of her artistic profile. She learned poledancing for her “cellophane” music video, and before the release of her newest album “MAGDALENE,” she took up wushu, an elaborate style of Chinese martial arts often practiced with a sword — incorporating it into her live shows.

Through her fusion of spoken and performed art, FKA twigs has been referred to as an artistic genius, a lofty title given to those musicians who rise above the rest in certain “artistic” respects. It is a descriptor that shouldn’t be doled out too often. To earn it, an artist has to do more than just create a mysterious and complex ethos or release a stunningly visual album. One has to create art which has emotional power and weight, art which resonates,

By DILLON BEGLEY Scene Writer

HBO’s new series “Watchmen” is a direct sequel of the renowned, similarly-named graphic novel “Watchmen.” It is only the second live-action adaptation of the source material, with the other being the 2009, theatrically released film “Watchmen.” The show is intended for superhero and comic book fans in general, but it is specifically geared towards those who have read the original DC graphic novel or, at the very least, viewed the 2009 film. The show is incredibly unique in comparison to the other superhero television series that have aired over the years, and, as a result, it may not be suitable for viewers who are unfamiliar with the source material or do not like superheroes in general.

Having read the 1986 graphic novel by Alan Moore and viewed the 2009 film by director Zack Snyder, I thought I would find the new “Watchmen” series interesting and worthy of my time. Let me tell you now, I could not have been more right. The show is insanely mesmerizing. First-off, everything producer David Lindeloff (“Lost,” “The Leftovers”) works on is done extremely professionally. “Watchmen” feels like the high-budget superhero show it is without lacking any of the dramatic weight that some may argue is

art which says something significant. “MAGDALENE” is a record — a work of art — which certainly does all that.

The album evokes an avant-garde pop fused with elements of electronic music and alternative R&B, bringing to mind innovative artists such as SOPHIE, Perfume Genius and Moses Sumney. The production is fluid, shifting from sonically complex and dense compositions to incredibly sparse ones at a moments notice. Twigs’ sublime voice cascades with these shifts, rising from a hushed and lush whisper to robust, dramatic song.

For each climactic, energetic rush there is an equal and opposite slow lull. The songs are ones that you can dive into and be enveloped by the beauty of. On “MAGDALENE,” twigs acts as a sonic shapeshifter, a vanguard at the forefront of experimental sounds.

Thematically, “MAGDALENE” is a break-up record.

Twigs’ relationship with the brooding vampire-turnedindie-star Robert Pattinson, which ended in 2017, is the jumping-off point for an exploration of pain, joy, love and heartbreak — navigating its way through the emotions that accompany such. It is quite emotional.

The heartbreak is expressed with crystal clarity in those dramatic, standout lines that can resonate even if one has never felt it before. “I didn’t know that you were lonely / If you’d have just told me, I’d be home with you.”

“I’m never gonna give up / Though I’m probably gonna think about you all the time.” It’s expressed in those haunting questions. “Were you ever sure? / No, no, no, not with me.” “Didn’t I do it for you? / Why don’t I do it for

inherently absent in today’s massively overproduced Marvel Cinematic Universe.

The actors and actresses in the series give some of their best performances to date. Even the legendary Don Johnson (“Miami Vice,” “Django Unchained”) exhibits his phenomenal talents well in the series premier episode, “It’s Summer and We’re Running Out of Ice.” Then you have Jeremy Irons (“The Lion King,” “Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice”), who is nothing short of fantastic in his role as the nowaged main antagonist from the original comic. The show’s main hero, Angela Abar, is portrayed by the increasingly popular actress Regina King (“American Crime,” “If Beale Street Could Talk”). King owns the role and gives her character genuine decency, in a stark contrast to the more flawed nature of the other characters. Yet, out of all these characters, my favorite may perhaps be Jean Smart’s (“Legion, “Fargo”).

Smart also plays an original “Watchmen” character in Laurie Blake, otherwise known as the Silk Spectre.

She delivers her lines with a wit and sass that is much more natural than the other characters. Again, that is saying something because all the other acting is also outstanding.

The plot of the series is unlike any other that I have seen. The show possesses costumed cops that resemble vigilantes, actual vigilantes, a potential villain

you? / Why won’t you do it for me?”

Mary Magdalene, the biblical figure and namesake for the album, is a guiding force explored explicitly on her eponymous track “mary magdalene.” For twigs, Christ’s most notable female companion is a representation of womanhood, a figure whose complex history is often overlooked. “She’s a male projection and, I think, the beginning of the patriarchy taking control of the narrative of women. Any woman that’s done anything can be subject to that; I’ve been subject to that. It felt like an apt time to be talking about it,” she said via editor’s notes on Apple Music.

“Magdalene, now you stand bigger than I will ever be.

Others will dance with you, enjoy you, question you, cry with you. This experience was for you,” twigs says at the end of the Spotify playlist for the album. A sweet, somber statement, fitting for the end of the emotionally dense and audibly complex album that is “MAGDALENE.” Contact Ryan Israel at risrael1@nd.edu

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eerily similar to the original film’s Adrian Veidlt, a new white supremacist group inspired by one of the heroes of the graphic novel and a political landscape where Robert Redford is now president after Richard Nixon has abolished term limits and subsequently served until his death. Besides the uniqueness of the show’s plot, the way it is told also leaves many unanswered questions. The series takes many massive turns right away.

Of course, this show is not for everyone. Many who claim to be fans of the graphic novel and 2009 film have turned on this new version of “Watchmen” due to its political themes. All I am going to say about that is that I really don’t get it, especially considering the controversy which accompanied the graphic novel upon its initial publication.

There are racially divisive sentiments present in the show and it does not always paint American history as a pretty picture. With that said, America, while great, is not perfect and has a troublesome past. The show only illustrates this past for educational purposes and storyline narratives. The divisiveness of the show is not reflective of today’s politically divisive climate.

And, if you are unable appreciate that, the show is not to blame.

Contact Dillon Begley at dbegley@hcc-nd.edu CLAIRE KOPISCHKE | The Observer

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Puff-puff-pass? Indiana abstains as legal weed comes to the Midwest

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To catch a squirrel Rebecca Stella

Oliver Ortega

News Writer

News con Fuego

The plethora of trees and grassy campuses of Saint Mar y’s, Notre Dame and Holy Cross prov ide a home for many different t y pes of w ildlife. Early in the morning while walking dow n the avenue, one often sees a family of deer. Late at night while passing by, a student may hear the gentle f lop of a fish coming from Saint Mar y’s Lake. These three campuses are always full of new sights and experiences; however, I am most intrigued by the underrated squirrel. Grow ing up w ith no pets and in an area w ith no close interaction w ith squirrels, one of my biggest culture shocks upon coming to college was how friendly the squirrels were. On my many morning walks to class, I found myself obser v ing them from only a mere couple of feet away. However, my appreciation soon turned to curiosit y, which morphed into taunting, as I would tr y to get closer and the squirrels would run away.

As a result, I made a promise to myself that I would NOT walk across the stage in a cap and gow n w ith a Saint Mar y’s diploma w ithout first barehand catching and then befriending a squirrel. A mission chooses an indiv idual, the indiv idual does not choose their mission. I guess this was mine.

Soon after this self-realization I started to implement several strategies I hoped would help me achieve my goals.

This included: Wearing lighter shoes, ones that would not make too loud of noises when approaching the targeted squirrel. Noting that there are certain seasons in which it is best to attempt the grab. Fall was not one, as the leaves were too crunchy and the sound spooked the squirrels. Throughout the fall (non-ideal squirrelcatching time) I began to feed the squirrels nuts or any thing spare I might have on me to let them know I meant no harm. This way, when the w inter and spring came around (prime squirrel-catching time) I had gained their trust.

Those of you reading this and many others may call it cra zy, and many tell me it’s impossible. Some even say, “You could get rabies !” However, there is no sacrifice too big in order to achieve one’s dreams.

I have come especially close one or two times, feeling the squirrel’s fur on my fingertips only thwarted by a misstep or fear of what my next plan of action would be if I actually caught it. On one occasion, I was able to jump out from around a tree and sneak attack one, however it quick ly climbed upwards out of my reach.

W hile I want to make this dream a realit y, I fear that once this is achieved, I w ill have peaked and my life w ill become meaningless. I suppose I could move onto another target rodent, but not many compare to the perfect combination of speedy, agilit y and goofiness that occurs in squirrels. However, I do hear there’s a ground hog on campus now…?

Contact Rebecca Stella at rstella01@saintmarys.edu The views expressed in this Inside Column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.

Some see it as the latest sign of communal decadence and immorality. For others, it’s the coming of a toker’s paradise, a slice of heaven on earth that only a few years ago seemed impossible. Then there’s the investors and politicians, rubbing their hands gleefully in wait of a fat payday to line their pockets or emaciated budget coffers.

For better or worse, legal pot is coming to the Midwest in 2020. That’s when Illinois and Michigan will becomes the first states in the region to open recreational marijuana businesses. Even though Michigan went legal before Illinois, after voters approved a ballot referendum in November, 2018, the Land of Lincoln seems to have gotten their stuff together before our neighbors to the North. Illinois promises the first fully approved dispensaries will open their doors Jan. 1.

Meanwhile, Michigan’s Marijuana Regulator y Agency is saying theirs will be up and running “the first quarter of 2020” or maybe even sooner. It’s a somewhat-vague timeline that could easily mean the next two weeks or all the way until March. That recreational pot shops will open this year is doubtful, though, given that the Great Lakes state only just started reviewing applications Nov. 1, and apparently state officials are worried about a shortage of product in the market. In any case, more than half of Michigan’s cities, villages and towns have opted out of the legal weed shindig. But the city council of Niles, which is a mere 20-minute drive from Notre Dame, just voted last month to allow recreational marijuana businesses, reversing an earlier — and much lambasted — decision to ban it.

So what about Indiana? Can we expect the Hoosier State to legalize Kush, Purple Haze and the many other varieties of that “real sticky icky icky,” as Snoop Dog once put it, anytime soon? Or, to quote South Bend Tribune columnist Brian Howey, will we remain the “middle finger of Midwestern marijuana prohibition? ” Well, according to the polls, folks in Indiana aren’t ready for recreational Mar y Jane. A 2018 sur vey by Ball State University found that only 39% of respondents thought recreational should get the green light.

Medical, though, seems to have more support: A 2016 W HTR/Howey Politics poll found much higher support for doctorprescribed weed, at 73% . Indiana lawmakers, for their part, have shown little love for legalizing bud. Until last year, Republican Governor Eric Holcomb was firmly against

both recreational and medical. He softened his stance on the latter, saying he was “openminded” to supporting medical, but only if the federal government lifted its prohibition, a development unlikely to happen anytime soon.

To boot, Holcomb has also said in interviews he doesn’t think much of the potential ta x streams legal weed could bring. Recent histor y also seems to portend an Indiana that will steer clear of recreational pot. As Howie points out, Indiana refused to copy its neighboring states in lowering the drinking age to 18 or 19 during the brief period in the 1970s when apparently that was a thing. So it looks like Hoosiers won’t be getting on that toker train in the foreseeable future. Not legally, any way.

Now for the million-dollar question: How will legal weed in neighboring Michigan and Illinois affect Domerland? Can we expect to see giggly undergrads with red eyes and monstrous appetites ambling from class to class? Will Bob Marley, the Grateful Dead and their musical offspring suddenly surge in popularity and dominate the respectable pages of The Obser ver’s Scene section? And, most importantly, might hoodies emblazoned with perky little f lowerbuds become a staple of student body fashion?

Maybe for the first few months of legal pot a bit of Reefer Madness will set in, at least in certain corners of campus life. But a larger cultural shift is unlikely, given that most students live under the watchful eyes of rectors, R As and Touchdown Jesus. You also have to be 21 to buy and legally consume recreational marijuana, putting a drag on pothead demographic grow th at Notre Dame. And truthfully, the students here aren’t the most rambunctious or risk-prone to begin with.

Knowing the administration, they’ll cross their “t”s and dot their “i”s when it comes to enforcing policy, turning you out if they catch you burning. So think twice before sparking up in or around campus, particularly if you’re underage and living that student housing life. There’s only so many people willing to Febreze the hall outside your door or play lookout when you decide to hotbox your dorm room. Especially if you’re not sharing.

Oliver Ortega is a Ph.D. student specializing in Latinx Literature and Politics. Originally from Queens, NY, he has called the Midwest home for almost a decade. Through boundless cynicism he keeps trying. Reach him at oortega1@nd.edu or @ByOliverOrtega on Twitter.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

The 14th floor The button does not light up. I may press it again and again, and it does not light up. The LCD monitors on the elevators don’t even have an option for going where I want to go. It’s a location that students are naturally forbidden to enter: the 14th floor.

Has anyone noticed how the Hesburgh Library elevators are the only ones on campus that have security cameras? Really, security cameras in the elevators of the library? Are there not more obscure and necessary locations in the library to place security camera? What is being protected here?

Is it a telescope that has the power to break through the intense cloud system that forms over our University to see the stars during the eternal winter months? Are there binoculars strong enough to view the Chicago skyline from one of the tallest points in Northern Indiana that offer a glimpse of the closest metropolis to our University? Maybe trees whose leaves never fall grow up there. Maybe there is a secret portal to another dimension, or maybe there is a diving board that is placed there only in the summer months for people to dive into the pool below OR maybe Touchdown Jesus is not raising his arms toward Heaven… maybe they are being raised toward the 14th floor, since it’s so

heavenly up there. This also fits well with the idea of a secret helicopter landing pad, where “the Dove,” the University’s official helicopter, lands only during summer and winter breaks.

Even First Down Moses has his index finger pointed to the secrets held up above. They’ve led us to believe that these are football-inspired tropes.

Instead, the clues are all there, and like Moses, they are all pointing up to the 14th floor. We’ve got it all wrong.

I’ve also heard rumors that there is a terrace — yes, that’s right (I also had to hold my breath in when I heard this.) My suspicion is there is more than meets the word. “Terrace” is a very innocent name that would never make anyone circumspect. Mind you, I never believed how much surveillance and protection were required by terraces. Did you?

Something’s up there. I mean look at this: Our University was founded in 1842. Check this out: (1 x 8) + (4 + 2) = 8 + 6 = 14. Can we truly believe this is just a coincidence?

I remember earlier in the year there was a special event being held on the 14th floor. Security officials monitored the entrances to the elevators to ensure

only select individuals could enter. THIS, on the other hand, does make me circumspect.

I call upon the University of Notre Dame to release all-student access to the 14th floor. There will be a massive demonstration on November 19 starting at 2 p.m. (14:00 in military time – pun intended), in which students will pack all elevators of Hesburgh Library for one complete hour. We apologize ahead of time for the inconvenience, but these restrictions call for absolutely necessary intervention by the student body. We will take the 14th floor by force if need be.

We do it because we want to use the telescope.

We want to use the binoculars. We want to see “the Dove.”

Matias is pursuing his M.A. in Italian Studies, loves satire, and likes to come up with conspiracy theories — like the major news networks — in his free time. You can email him at msur@nd.edu for any favorable comments or if you need help learning Italian.

Matias Sur M.A. student Nov. 11

Three hours in Narita, Japan Ashton Weber Welcome to Ashtown

It’s 2:30 p.m. in Tokyo, and I’m sitting on a blue bench in the Narita airport.

After a hectic week of travel across Taiwan for a conference, I’m exhausted.

But my flight to Chicago doesn’t board until 5:55 p.m., and I have a column to write.

In my Intro to Film and TV class, we watched a black and white French film called “Cleo from 5 to 7.”

It followed the life of a woman from 5 to 7 p.m. as she awaited life-changing news. We checked in with her every few minutes as she completed seemingly mundane tasks throughout the day and were able to catch glimpses of her character through these check-ins. It was an interesting format, so I’ve decided to replicate it.

Which means… it’s time for an adventure! I just exchanged 25 US Dollars for 2664 Japanese Yen. Let’s see what I can do in three hours.

2:41 p.m.: ¥2664 I promised my family an exciting snack and candy taste-test when I go home for Thanksgiving, so I’ve been searching this airport like mad for anything that looks exciting. I can’t read any of the words on these packages, so the snack task is proving to be a bit difficult, but I’m sure I’ll figure it out.

As I walk around, I come across a sectioned off area of the airport filled with small wooden tables and cherry blossom paintings. There’s a sign that says “free origami lessons.” Snacks suddenly mean nothing… it’s craft time.

2:52 p.m.: ¥2664 THAT WAS SO FUN! I walked over to the woman who appeared to be in charge. She checked my boarding pass and put my bags away. Then, she ushered me over to a table covered in square pieces of paper and sample origami.

She asked which one I wanted to make. My heart was set on the classic crane until she picked up a different bird and pulled it from both ends, causing its wings to flap. My mind was changed. Time to make a flappy bird.

She sat across from me and walked me through the directions, her folds precise and beautiful. Mine

were (a lot) less precise, but I still thought they looked pretty good. After finishing the bird and testing its flappability, she handed me a bag with directions and paper to make my own origami at home and sent me on my way.

I walked down the expansive airport hallway, searching for the next thing to fill my time, and my eye was caught by colorful bags of candies. I remembered my original mission and began perusing the small shop for things my siblings would like. A few minutes later, I walked out with a bag of goodies that appeared to be chocolates, some gummy things, pea crisps (?), and Hi-Chews. Success!

3:12 p.m.: ¥1914 I’ve been walking around aimlessly and my arms hurt from carrying all this stuff... I think it’s time to make my haul a little lighter and do a quick taste test of my purchases.

The first thing I grab is a red Hi-Chew. I’ve had these in the US and this tastes exactly the same, although it looks a little different. The outside has small flecks of red on it. Perhaps it has more real fruit content? Its flavor, combined with the potential contribution to my daily intake of fruit earns it a solid 8.5/10.

Next, it’s a white chocolate square attached to the top of a black (dark chocolate?) biscuit. I take a bite and WOW. This is so good. It tastes similar to a cookies-andcream Hershey bar, but better. The white chocolate portion is slightly less sweet and significantly less artificial, and the dark chocolate crunch is richer. It’s very good, especially considering it only cost $1. 9.2/10.

The final thing I decided to open was called Macadamia Nut Chocolate. This also cost $1, but it didn’t taste like it! The chocolate was creamy and fullbodied, balanced by the crunchy and buttery macadamia nuts. Seriously, step up the candy game, America!

8.7/10.

Okay, that was fun, but I think I need some real food now. Time to go on a new quest!

3:40 p.m.: ¥1914 Jk, I just took an Instagram break. Walking is hard work! Haha. Back to the task at hand.

4:08 p.m.: ¥578 I found food! And a seat in a tiny airport cafe that serves udon soup. I’m munching on some edamame

and eavesdropping on the conversation of two women at the tables to my right. It sounds like they just met in this airport, perhaps on their own layover adventures, or… the thought is cut short. My udon with tofu has arrived.

It looks a little strange and smells kinda funny. And I remember that I forgot to ask what kind of broth the soup is made with. I sniff it and taste a noodle. Ah. I forgot to ask about meat. This is clearly a bone broth and I fear my frail vegetarian body will not react to it well. The idea of being ill in a tiny airplane bathroom KERRY SCHNEEMAN | The Observer is not appealing in the slightest, so I finish the edamame and leave the soup alone, happy I packed extra protein bars. As I leave, the women are still chatting happily.

4:36 p.m.: ¥578 I am determined to get rid of this money.

4:38 p.m.: ¥578 I spy a giant snack wall ahead...

4:55 p.m.: ¥78 Sitting down now at gate 34, where I will begin boarding in an hour. My bag is now filled to the brim with gummy candies for my brothers, chocolates for one sister and mochi for the other. I think I’ll fill the rest of this time with some of the homework I saved for the plane. It’s a typical Sunday, after all, and I have an exam tomorrow.

5:55 p.m.: ¥78 I’m in line for boarding. One adventure down… now, the 11-hour flight begins.

Ashton Weber is a sophomore with lots of opinions.

She is majoring in economics and Film, Television and Theatre with a JED minor. Making new friends is one of her favorite things, so feel free to contact her at aweber22@nd.edu or @awebz01 on Twitter.

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: Take your time. Be certain before you decide to leap into action. The change will take place, but how well things turn out for you will be based on preparation. Refuse to let someone pressure you or use coercive tactics to get you to make a move before you are ready. Trust your instincts and intelligence. Your numbers are 9, 16, 21, 25, 34, 45, 48.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Emotional spending will lead to trouble, but putting time and money into something that enhances your qualifications or skills is worth the investment. A positive change should be made. Traveling and romantic plans can be put in place.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Change your plans if something doesn’t seem right. Make whatever move work in your favor. A meeting will lead to information that will help you make a wise decision. A partnership will encourage you to make a personal change.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Personal gain should be your intent. Do something that will get you up and moving. Physical activity will help you build strength and confidence. Don’t let anyone interfere or tempt you to get involved in poor habits you’ve managed to squelch.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Get involved in something that will make a difference to your environment, your relationship with someone special or a project you want to pursue. It’s up to you how meaningful your life and future become. Set a goal and follow through.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Put on a happy face, regardless of what you are up against. Choose to be part of the solution, not the problem. Listen carefully, say little and let your actions speak for you. Personal improvements will enhance your life and your day.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Visiting a place you used to frequent will bring back an old memory. Lessons from the past will encourage you to do things differently this time around. Plan your actions, and execute them with confidence. Refuse to let indulgent behavior ruin your day.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): A problem will surface that causes uncertainty.

Refuse responsibilities that don’t belong to you. Focus on self-improvement, picking up knowledge and skills, and making the most of your life. Take control instead of letting someone else choose your destiny. Romance is in the stars.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You’ll be offered information that can help you get ahead. A change at home will allow you to work on something that will encourage a new outlet for a unique aptitude or service you have to offer.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Keep moving forward. Refuse to let anyone anger you or lead you astray. Focus on what you need to do, and choose to work alone if given a chance. Someone you least expect will make a lastminute change.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Make a change at home or at work that will help keep the peace and give you greater freedom to come and go as you please. A responsible attitude will encourage others to trust you to make unified decisions.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Be careful who you share personal information with or how you handle people in high positions. Listen, assess situations and bide your time. A change is not in your best interest. Put your energy into physical improvements.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): It’s up to you to bring about change if that’s what you want. Don’t leave anything to chance or unfinished. Take on only what you know you can handle in order to avoid looking incompetent to your peers or superiors.

Birthday Baby: You are uplifting, intense and creative. You are adaptable and inquisitive.

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Vinatieri needs to hang it up Jimmy Ward Sports Writer

Let me start by saying I am a Colts fan, a huge Colts fan. I was born in 1999, just when Peyton Manning was starting to take the league by storm. I have lived just outside of Indianapolis my whole life. I have plenty of Colts memorabilia at home, including — much to the dismay of many who will see this article — a signed Jim Harbaugh jersey. So with that out of the way, I am called to address something that has been on every Colts fan’s mind since the beginning of this season.

Colts veteran kicker Adam Vinatieri came into the 2019-20 season as the all-time leading points scorer in NFL history. You would think that at the ripe age of 46 years old, the four-time Super Bowl champion and arguably one of the most clutch kickers in NFL history had achieved everything an NFL kicker could possibly dream of achieving, but not so.

He would push ahead into his 24th NFL season. All was well in Indianapolis; Vinatieri was like the city’s grandfather. Things would start to get dicey as the start of the new season began though, when the Colts fell to the Chargers 24-30. In 13 of his previous 23 seasons, Vinatieri had a 100% extra point percentage. When the Colts finally got on the board in the second quarter against the Chargers, Vinatieri would miss the extra point — a rare occurrence, but nothing to lose sleep over at the time. The worries would start to set in for Colts fans when down the stretch Vinatieri would miss field goals, one of which was in the fourth quarter — from just 29 yards. The two missed field goals and the extra point would cost the Colts the game. Still, Vinatieri was adamant he was still not considering retirement, and the fanbase stood behind his decision.

The gravity of the situation would be on full display in week two, when the Colts would slip past the Tennessee Titans 19-17.

The irregular score was thanks to Vinatieri, who missed two out of three of his extra point attempts.

Vinatieri would finally pick up his slack in weeks three through seven, hitting all of his kicks save a 57-yarder against the Raiders.

However, Vinatieri would be back to his antics again in week eight against the Broncos. The rare Adam Vinatieri-missedextra-points were now becoming something that haunted Colts fans everywhere, especially considering the matchup with Denver was just four days away from Halloween. The Colts would just barely beat the Broncos 15-13. Vinatieri would miss a 45-yarder on the opening

drive and would miss his fourth extra point of the season in the third quarter.

In week nine against the Steelers, starting Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett would go down with a knee injury and Brian Hoyer would come in clutch, throwing 17 of 26 for 168 yards and three touchdowns.

But Vinatieri would spike miss yet another extra point late in the second quarter, after Vinatieri sent the ball straight into the reach of the defensive line. Then with just over a minute remaining in the fourth, Vinatieri would be sent onto the field to attempt a 43-yard field goal that would have put the Colts up 27-26 .

Instead, the infamously clutch Vinatieri would send the ball into the third row of Heinz Field.

Though the laces were facing out, I have never seen him miss a kick that badly in my life. The Colts would lose 24-26.

This week the Colts lost to the Miami Dolphins. Yes, the Miami Dolphins came into Lucas Oil Stadium and improved to 2-7 on the season. Can you tell where this is going yet? Vinatieri missed his sixth extra point of the season in the fourth quarter, when the Colts were without their starting quarterback.

When teams start losing, it is easy to blame the quarterback.

But Hoyer hasn’t started a game since 2017. Although he threw the game-losing interception on the Colts final drive and Vinatieri making his extra point wouldn’t have made any difference in the final outcome, it isn’t good for morale when your ‘veteran’ kicker is missing extra points in crunch time. Not to mention blame can be placed on him on three of the four loses on the Colts season.

Ideally, Vinatieri would have retired at the end of last season as the leading scorer in NFL history.

Instead, Vinatieri has become a liability for the Colts organization and it is appalling that Colts owner Jim Irsay was so content with letting Peyton Manning go, but is still holding on to his 46-year-old kicker. Remember a few weeks back when the Indianapolis Colts came into Kansas City and beat Patrick Mahomes’ Chiefs?

The Colts are not a bad team, but they are plagued with bad management. The best solution for Vinatieri and the Colts — if he doesn’t end up retiring in the middle of the season — would be for him to pull a Vontae Davis and retire in the middle of a game after inevitably missing yet another extra point.

Contact Jimmy Ward at wward@hcc-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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Maggie Gallagher def. Allison “Sledgehammer” Huffman

of keeping their opponent within close range. There were few points in the second round where the two were not in contact with each other.

As the third period opened, Harold came out with a renewed sense of urgency and resolve. She did not let up and Shmidt was forced to keep her guard up for the majority of the fight.

By the end of the fight, it was clear that both fighters were tired and had given it everything that they had.

However, Harold had just enough more to prevail by split decision.

Despite her youth and relative inexperience, Gallagher, a freshman from Goshen, Indiana, representing Howard Hall, looked incredibly poised in this fight. When Huffman, a senior from Tipp City, Ohio, representing Pasquerilla West, started the first round by quickly attacking, Gallagher seemed cool and collected as she sidestepped her opponent and countered with a jab and a strong right hand to the side of the head. Huffman was not phased however and continued to come after Gallagher with flurries of punches.

Gallagher began to take command of the fight in the second round, continuing to counter her opponent’s advances. Huffman looked to get her right hand going, but Gallagher’s speed and evasion ability in the center of the room proved challenging for the senior.

In the third round, Gallagher came out swinging and backed Huffman into the corner. The freshman continued to hit her opponent hard with stinging combinations, but Huffman responded with a strong counter. Gallagher ended the final round with a beautiful slip followed by a right hook and a left hook, helping her earn a split decision victory.

Molly “The Silent G” Giglia def.

Stephanie “Stinger” Stenger Stenger, a junior representing Farley Hall, started fast after the opening bell, forcing Giglia, a senior in Cavanagh Hall, against the ropes. “The Silent G” quickly countered her opponent with a flurry of punches, which helped the latter seize the fight’s momentum.

“Stinger” looked to throw body shots throughout the first round, but Giglia did a terrific job of dodging them and countering over the top with right and left hooks.

In the second round Giglia came out continuing to strike with sidewinding combinations. While she seemed to lose some steam towards the end of the second round, Giglia was able to effectively slip many of her opponent’s punches and pivot around the ring with ease. In the final round, Giglia again forced Stenger into the corner. “Stinger” continued to fight hard in the final round, showing true grit and determination as she continued to come inside on her opponent. However, Giglia ended the fight with a convincing right-hook-left-hook combination, earning a unanimous decision en route to the finals.

Caitlyn “The Warden” Ward def. Killian “Big Red” Mountford Mountford, a Walsh Hall junior from Granger, Indiana, looked to throw to the body early and was able to land punches inside frequently on Ward, an off-campus graduate student from Wellesley, Massachusetts. Mountford’s maneuvering inside opened up opportunities for blows to the head early on, and she took advantage with a strong right hand. “Big Red” slipped and dodged throughout the first round, allowing her to effectively counter Ward’s offerings.

In the second round however, the fight began to shift in Ward’s favor.

After getting backed up against the ropes, Ward countered her opponent with a strong series of jabs and right handed punches. Two strong hooks to end the second round gave Ward some momentum heading into the third round, where she continued to fight strong. Mountford was able to corner Ward, but the graduate student fought back once again, and finished the contest with a number of strong punches.

Ward was ultimately victorious by

Cameron “Can’t Touch This” Dowd def. Nora Tucker The first round of this fight was fairly even. Sophomore Dowd, a native of Boston, Massachusetts, and Badin Hall, landed a couple of combinations early and did the same at the end of the round. Dowd was also able to back Tucker, a sophomore from Libertyville, Illinois, representing Welsh Family Hall, against the ropes once in the first round, but Tucker was able to push her opponent back.

In the second round, Dowd was able to tire her opponent out by dodging numerous punches and circling around the ring with pace.

Near the end of the second round, a strong right hand from Dowd stunned Tucker, and the referee was forced to temporarily stop the fight.

After the stoppage, Tucker came back and landed a couple of punches, but the bell sounded quickly. In the final round, Tucker came out of her corner firing, but Dowd was quick to counter her opponent.

Dowd’s speed and punching ability were ultimately too much for her opponent to handle, and “Can’t Touch This” earned a unanimous decision victory.

Erin “The Big Mac” Doyle def.

Julie “All I Do Is” Nguyen Both ladies came out swinging ferociously in the first round and Doyle, a junior from Pasquerilla East Hall, landed some early punches. It continued to be back-and-forth as Nguyen, a senior from Pasquerilla West Hall, landed some punches of her own. Doyle came out swinging from the gates in the second round, putting pressure on Nguyen immediately.

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Nguyen was on the defensive for the majority of the second round but managed to escape a few big punches and continue to put pressure on Doyle. The third round was back and forth at the beginning with each girl landing some big punches out of the gate. It was clear both fighters were getting tired and all technique was gone, as both ladies gave it their all to the end. Ultimately, Doyle would win the highly contested fight by split decision.

Molly “You’re So Tall” Hartlage def. Kaitlyn “High Maintenance” Brandano Brandano, a senior from Farley Hall, attacked right off the bat, but Hartlage, a senior from Pasquerilla West Hall, lured her in and landed some punches of her own. “High Maintenance” would respond, however, and land a big punch on Hartlage. Both continued to land heavy blows, but “You’re so Tall” was on the defensive for the remainder of the first round.

Out of the second round, Brandano would land some huge punches early, causing Hartlage to take a timeout. Hartlage landed some big hits, but Brandano would connect again for a big hit, causing Hartlage to briefly lose her balance.

However, the third round would suddenly swing in the favor of Hartlage as she achieved solid contact out of the gate. Hartlage would continue to land some big punches and, in the end, it enabled her to win the close fight by split decision.

Kelly Ward def. Emma “Wham Bam” Tam Both ladies came out swinging with Tam, a senior from Flaherty Hall, connecting early. Ward, a sophomore from Pangborn Hall, matched the intensity, however, responding with some big punches of her own. After the fast start, both fighters would ease up a bit and play more on the defensive side. Ward suddenly made a move, and Tam responded in a big way at the end of the first round by landing some more strong blows.

In the second round, Tam would connect on multiple big hits out of the gate, but Ward would not go away, returning some strong punches of her own. Tam would end the second round on a high note, however, pinning Ward in a corner and landing blows once again.

Tam would attack with some strong right jabs again in the third round, causing Ward to fall down briefly. Once again, though, Ward bounced back by landing her own series on Tam to make a statement.

In the end, Ward was rewarded for her resilience, winning the matchup by split decision.

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before Zawacki advanced to the finals via split decision.

different corners, left and right. The third bout ended with loud cheers from Cavanaugh Hall, cheering on both of their residents, and especially for Carlino as she earned a win by unanimous decision.

Alexis “Texas” Driscoll def.

Theresa “T-Pain” Rodgers

Megan “Mamba” Voigt def.

Ande “Full Throtle” Gradel

Driscoll, a junior in Lewis Hall, took the initiative early on, landing incessant combinations to the head of Rodgers, a senior in Pasquerilla West. Rodgers tried a more methodical approach, and Driscoll did appear to suffer some early fatigue, but the latter continued to land hits, especially with jabs to Rodgers’ head.

Driscoll began the second round as she did the first, but this time around, Rodgers was able to answer much more effectively and continued to settle in throughout the round. Both fighters threw huge shots during a close encounter on the ropes, but otherwise the pace considerably slowed as the third round approached.

A huge sense of urgency was apparent from both fighters in the third. Both still managed to put on a show, though Driscoll usually held the upper hand. When Rodgers’ fatigued jab remained away from her body for too long, Driscoll continued to target Rodgers’ head.

Unlike the two preceding contests, the judges declared Driscoll the winner via unanimous decision.

Voigt, a sophomore in Howard Hall, jumped into the round ready.

She gained an advantage over Gradel, a senior in Cavanaugh, in the first few seconds of the round, knocking her to the floor, leading the referee to stop the match. Every punch Gradel landed, Voigt answered with a few more.

To start the second round Voigt again came out swinging — literally.

She had Gradel backed against the ring for the first half of the round but eventually grew tired and Gradel was able to gain a little momentum in the second half of the round, though not without hits from Voigt.

The third round opened as the most even of them all. Every time either boxer landed a hit, she was answered by her opponent,. Voigt eventually took over towards the end of the round and her continued advantage earned her a win by unanimous decision again to the delight of every Cavanaugh fan in the audience.

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Liz “Lights Out” Kerner def.

Rachel “Wine and Dine” Glein Both competitors came out strong, every hit from Kerner, a sophomore from Pasquerilla West Hall, was countered by Glein, a senior from Howard Hall. About halfway through the first round, Glein kept Kerner on the retreat but Kerner still found a way to bounce back, eliciting a loud response from her fans at the far corner of the ring.

At the start of the second, Kerner started out as the aggressor landing a long set of punches on Glein. After the ref fixed her helmet, Glein found a way to respond but not without another set of jabs from Kerner that forced the ref to stop the fight for her.

The last round they both came out with a fierce amount of force but Kerner quickly ran away with it.

After Glein ducked away from one of her jabs, Kerner then landed another hit on Glein that forced the ref to stop the bout again.

Both of those stops resulted in a unanimous decision in favor of Kerner’s win, much to the delight of her fans from Pasquerilla West Hall.

Syd “The Sloth” Carlino def.

Shannon “Shillelagh” Stenger Both timid at the start, Carlino and Stenger — both juniors in Cavanaugh Hall — made calculated and careful jabs. Carlino was quick on her feet which translated to her punches and ultimately allowed her to land more hits on Stenger than Stenger could get off.

Stenger came out in the second with more fire, landing hit after hit on Carlino. Carlino eventually answered, knocking Stenger’s helmet out of position twice. They then went back and forth for the remainder of the stanza. Starting even again to begin the third, both handed out a fair number of hard hits, backing each other into

Molly O’Connor def. Sara “Mighty Mouse” Braynard The match started a bit unevenly.

O’Connor, a junior in Cavanaugh Hall, had a slight advantage due to her height. Despite that, Braynard, a junior from Pasquerilla East, still landed a good number of punches.

O’Connor was able to answer them and push herself ahead.

The second round started even.

O’Connor began to find her rhythm about halfway in and landed a decent portion of her punches on Braynard. Despite trying to slip inside, Braynard couldn’t land most of the hits she wanted.

Ignoring the previous two rounds, Braynard took control to start the third. She found a way inside O’Connor’s reach and landed punch after punch to the tune of her

adoring fans — you guessed it — from Cavanaugh Hall. To close the match, O’Connor landed a long set of hits which resulted in her win by unanimous decision.

Delany “Sharkface” Bolton def. Allison “Willou-beast” Blanchard Both women started strong, but Bolton, a senior in Welsh Family Hall, quickly took control, forcing the referee to stop the match so Blanchard, a junior in Pasquerilla East Hall, could get a breath. After the pause, Bolton soon took control again, forcing the ref to yet again stop the match for Blanchard basically until the end of the round.

The second round, things changed. At the start, Blanchard found her footing and took the advantage, but couldn’t stop Bolton from drawing on her strength and taking over again, backing her against the ropes. Once Blanchard circled away from the ropes, the end of the round remained even.

Bolton repeatedly backed Blanchard towards the ropes to start the third round. Even as the match ended, Bolton repeatedly landed clean punches unanswered. She then won by unanimous decision.

Isabel “Goose” Gese def. Tori Clinton The fight started out slow. Both fighters took time to feel each other out. After “Goose” Gese, a junior representing Badin Hall, made first contact, Clinton, a sophomore from Ryan Hall, was quick to respond.

After the first exchange, the fighters danced around the ring, eyeing each other up. Gese was quick with her blocks and took advantage of her speed to strike hard, with her volley of punches forcing Clinton further and further into the ring.

At the start of the second round, Clinton tried to get inside of Gese’s range. Clinton, increasing the pressure, tried using her left hand to keep her opponent at bay and finished the second round with a bloody nose that required a touch up from the doctor.

At the start of the third, Gese

made contact with three strong jabs. Clinton, with a renewed sense of confidence, tried her best to return a volley of jabs. The pair finished the round evenly, with Gese’s punches landing a little bit harder than Clinton’s. Ultimately, the decision went unanimously to Gese.

Maggie “Luxembux” Farrell def. Shannon Steines Both fighters started off the fight aggressively. Howard Hall sophomore Steines charged out of her corner and Walsh Hall sophomore Farrell met her head on with a round of punches. The pair repeatedly exchanged a round of punches and then stepped back to reassess.

Both fighters were light on their feet throughout the first round.

As the second round commenced, Steines tried to get on the inside, again, but Farrell met her with a round of punches that she could not dodge. Steines targeted the body, while Farrell targeted the head. Both fighters tried setting the pace and employing their own strategy.

At the start of the third, Steines once again came out hard. It appeared as though she was trying to win as many points as possible.

The last round was slower than the previous two, as both fighters showed a lot of fatigue. The winner was Farrell by unanimous decision.

Ally “Oops” Desrosiers def.

Julia “Jeezbag” Dodig Ryan Hall senior Dodig came out of her corner swinging, setting Pasquerilla West junior Desrosiers on her back foot. Dodig swung hard, but lowered her hands enough for Desrosiers to land a big hit and start a counter. Each fighter had their own game plan, as they went back and forth for the duration of the first round.

Desrosiers entered the second round looking a lot more comfortable, dancing around the ring and setting the pace of the fight. “Oops” landed a series of combinations, forcing Dodig to charge at her and relieve the pressure. After taking

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multiple hits to the head, the referee relieved Dodig and the fight was stopped. The winner, by a referee stopped contest, was Ally “Oops” Desrosiers.

Sophia “Lights Out” Sheehy def. Faith “The Monkey Wrench” Taylor Both fighters started out the first round with a lot of energy. The pair exchanged a rapid volley of punches, before Cavanaugh senior Taylor slipped while trying to dodge a hit.

Both fighters liked to keep their distance before meeting in the middle of the ring and jabbing at each other.

Junior and fellow Cavanaugh resident Sheehy pushed her opponent back into a corner at the end of the first.

At the start of the second, Sheehy charged at Taylor, trying to assert more dominance. Taylor would respond though, evening the field with a combination of her own.

The fight was a repetitive cycle of faceoffs in the middle and then stareoffs from opposing sides of the ring.

While there was no clear winner at the end of the second, Sheehy had landed a lot more punches by this point.

From the start of the third, Sheehy took advantage of Taylor’s caution to land a brutal series of blows to the head. Every time Taylor went in for a combination, she was met head on by her opponent’s longer reach, which allowed Sheehy to come away with the unanimous victory.

Dani “Mighty Muffin” Harold def.

Maggie “Mayhem” Shmidt The fight started with both fighters exchanging punches. McGlinn freshman Shmidt appeared to be the stronger of the two, pushing Flaherty sophomore Harold back into a corner. Harold, not giving up, did not let up and continued a constant flow of punches to the head.

The second round started similarly to the first, with both fighters meeting head first in the middle of the ring. Both had the strategy see BOUTS PAGE 9

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Bouts field narrows with semifinal matches

By COLIN CAPECE, PATRICK GALLAGHER, MANNION McGINLEY, GREG McKENNA, NATE MOLLER, INIGO YTURRALDE Sports Writers

Carly “The Wall” Hall def.

Hallie “Hail Storm” Truett The first bout of the night began as Hall, a sophomore in Pasquerilla East, attempted to land a torrent of punches to some avail. Truett, a senior in Howard Hall, countered with a powerful hit to Hall’s face, but “The Wall” was unfazed and continued to connect on multiple shots to Truett’s body. In round two, both boxers traded a barrage of quick jabs before Hall backed Truett into the ropes. Truett escaped by knocking Hall off balance as the bell sounded, and both fighters started to show signs of exhaustion.

Hall initiated the action in round three as she pushed Truett back into the ropes and landed a succession of jabs to the head. Much to the delight of her fans, Truett was able to break Hall’s dominate stretch by slamming her into the corner; however, “The Wall’s” aggressiveness in the final round would prove to be the difference as she earned the victory in a split decision.

Ellie “Night Night” McCarthy def.

Alex “The Fort” Lauderdale McCarthy, a junior in Ryan Hall, stormed out of her corner and landed numerous hits all over her opponent’s body before forcing her into the ropes. Lauderdale

— a sophomore in Farley Hall — escaped, and both boxers danced around the ring as “The Fort” hit McCarthy hard with a strong counter-swing to her face.

Round two commenced with McCarthy showcasing her impressive agility when she swiftly pummeled Lauderdale into the ropes.

As “Night Night” landed hit after hit to Lauderdale’s head, the referee had to break off the action. This interruption changed the pace of the match as both boxers began to try a more conservative approach to conserve energy.

In round three, McCarthy dominated with a combination of four successful swings to Lauderdale’s head and almost forced her into the ropes before the referee intervened again. Both competitors gave it their all, but McCarthy won in a unanimous decision.

Jen “Kinetic Jenergy” Lies def.

Laura “Rad Dad” Hernandez Round one commenced as the boxers exchanged heavy blows.

Lies, a senior in Lewis Hall, landed a few swings to her competitors head, but Hernandez, a junior in Cavanaugh, evaded most of the attacks by swinging her body from side to side. “Rad Dad” backed Lies into a corner but sustained painful shots to her face in the process.

In round two, Hernandez missed on a swing, and “Kinetic Jenergy” made her pay with a flurry of hits to the head. “Rad Dad” commanded the pace of the match but Lies seemed to connect on more powerful hits.

The crowd went wild as the final round began. After a back-andforth period, both boxers landed simultaneous head shots to ignite the crowd. Hernandez looked a little worn down as time passed and, eventually, Lies was named the victor in a split decision.

Gwen “Mary Lou” McCain def. Katie “Eye of Harm” Harmeyer Both McCain, a senior from Lewis Hall, and Harmeyer, a sophomore representing Walsh Hall, came out aggressive and landed big shots. McCain soon gained the upper hand, utilizing a high volume of punches to Harmeyer’s head. Harmeyer, who hails from Cincinnati, Ohio, grew into the fight, but Marion, Massachusetts, native McCain re-established her dominance as the round came to a close, with the referee adjusting Harmeyer’s headgear just before the bell.

Harmeyer came out aggressive in the second and managed to land some scoring punches, but McCain consistently answered back with flurries of her own, again landing big shots at the end of the round.

McCain was determined to leave no doubt for the judges and consistently closed the distance, landing combinations before quickly retreating. Harmeyer put in an admirable effort and kept coming, but so did McCain’s power punches with the right hand to Harmeyer’s head.

McCain was rewarded for her control of the fight with a berth to the finals via unanimous decision.

Karen “Can I Speak to Your Manager” Alvarez def.

Bridget “Float like a Butterfly, Sting Like a Ray” Callaghan A true “fight of the night,” the pair got off to a frenetic start. Both Cavanaugh resident Alvarez and Callaghan of Pasquerilla West worked at a breakneck pace early, with both fighters throwing punches and landing relentlessly.

Callaghan seemed to grab the upper hand in the middle of the round with some big power shots, but there were some impressive slips from Alvarez to go back on the offensive for the rest of the round.

The intensity of the first round carried over to the second. Huge flurries from Alvarez forced Callaghan against the ropes with several jabs and power combinations to the head. Callghan would recover, though, and even put Alvarez on the ropes herself once.

Finally, the pace of the fight began to take its toll late in the round as both fighters showed considerable fatigue before the bell.

With the fight seemingly even, both fighters were again ready to put on a show in a critical third round.

Callaghan got Alvarez on the ropes early, but the latter again answered back, and both fighters consistently landed shots to their opponent’s head. The Referee had to separate the fighters after multiple clinches late in the third.

The contentious match led to a split verdict, and Alvarez was declared the victor, much to the delight of the vociferous Cavanaugh contingent in the crowd.

Kate “Whack” Zawacki def.

Marisa “One Punch” Perino Perino of Pasquerilla East was able to land some early shots and attempted to preserve the distance between her and McGlinn’s Zawacki in this all-Illinois showdown between two experienced seniors. Zawacki was eventually able to close the distance, however, and pressed Perino into the ropes while landing some substantial combinations. Perino landed a huge shot as the bell sounded, but she quickly avoided any controversy by almost immediately apologizing to Zawacki.

The second round was a bit more frenetic. Both women increased their volume of punches thrown, but their defensive work remained strong. Zawacki started to land shots more consistently as the round progressed, and the referee had to quickly separate the fighters after a coming together. Perino again ended the round strong, landing a good jab to the body and power punch to head right before the bell.

For a second successive fight, a potentially decisive third round began with both fighters throwing huge amounts of punches, much to the delight of the crowd. The referee had to be particularly active in the third round, as Perino tried to land combinations before initiating cliches on several occasions.

It was another close fight, but Perino seemed to anticipate that it was not going to be her night just see BOUTS PAGE 11

ND Women’s Basketball | Tennessee 74, nd 63

No. 15 Irish fall short in loss to Vols at home

By JIMMY WARD Sports Writer

Notre Dame women’s basketball 2-1) got served their first loss of the season 73-64 against the Tennessee Lady Volunteers (3-0).

Tennessee outclassed the Irish on the boards. At the half, the Irish found themselves down 3628 as the Lady Vols had tallied 32 rebounds, nine of which were offensive, while the Irish had just 12 total boards. At the end of the night, the Irish had totaled 28 rebounds, to the Lady Vols’ 55.

After holding the lead in the opening minutes, the Irish would not regain it again all game. The Irish would show spurts of life on several occasions in the second half, but Lady Vols junior forward Rennia Davis was a force to be reckoned with as she put up 33 points on the night, shooting 5-9 from behind the arc.

When the Irish defense pieced together some solid stops, they were still failing to put points on the board. Irish head coach Muffet McGraw spoke to these defensive stretches where the offense failed

to put any points on the board.

“I thought we made a really good run in there,” McGraw said.

“We weren’t making enough shots, but defensively, we did some really good things. We kept forgetting we were trapping, so that was a little frustrating. But yeah, we got some stops we made some big plays, and we just got to figure out how to convert it.”

The lack of height on the Irish squad was also apparent during the loss as Irish freshman forward Sam Brunelle, the tallest Irish starter standing at 6’2”, has been forced to start as a center while junior forward Mikayla Vaughn is sidelined with a knee injury.

McGraw explained the problems that presents.

“We have our center popping for three, and so we don’t have anybody on the offensive block, so we need to rebound better, and our guards did a poor job,” McGraw said. “The whole team did a poor job. They were obviously way bigger and they did a terrific job on the boards .”

McGraw said that in the long run, this game will end up helping

the young team to succeed later down the road.

“I was really happy that we only turned the ball over 12 times, even though some of them were really, really bad turnovers. That led to a lot of easy baskets for them. I thought overall that was one thing that I thought we did a pretty good job of,” McGraw said. “[Rennia] Davis just was way too much for us to handle today. She’s a terrific player, and we let her get going early and just couldn’t seem to find her in the zone, which is something that we need to work on.

Offensively, I thought we got a lot of good shots, our game plan was really not to drive it in and get it blocked, but we did get it blocked quite a bit.”

She also said the team will take this loss in stride.

“I thought we learned a lot,” she said. “We are a work in progress, and we know what we have to work on... It’s going to be like this all year long, so we’ve got an incredibly tough schedule... so it’s not going to get any easier for this team, and they’re just so young. We just need experience, and we’re getting it

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Irish graduate student guard Destinee Walker puts up a shot during Notre Dame’s 84-60 victory over Loyola Maryland on Friday.

every game. But we’re going to take our lumps early.”

Next up, the Irish will take on No. 16 Michigan State on Thursday

at 8 p.m. in Purcell Pavilion.

Contact Jimmy Ward at wward@hcc-nd.edu