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Panelists share hopes for Christian unity Religious leaders from various denominations gather to discover commonalities, speak on community By RYAN KOLAKOWSKI News Writer
In an effort to strengthen ecumenism, the unity of wide-spanning Christian churches and faith traditions, five church leaders gathered for conversation and communion in McKenna Hall on Thursday night. Rev. Christopher Ferguson of the World Communion of Reformed Churches, Rev. Sarah Rowland Jones of St. David’s Anglican Cathedral, Rev. Martin Junge of the Lutheran World Federation, Cardinal Kurt Koch of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity and Rev. Tim Macquiban of
the Methodist Ecumenical Office in Rome contributed to the conversation. The discussion was led by Rev. Neil Arner, an assistant professor from the department of theolog y. The panel, titled “From Conf lict to Communion: The Future of Christians Together in the World,” provided a space for the five church leaders to find common ground. The discussion covered topics such as interpretation of scripture, theolog y and ethics. W hile the panelists recognized divisions among Christian denominations, they also agreed Churches must stand together to support one
ROTC Run Forrest Run race supports veterans By CATE VON DOHLEN News Writer
The fifth annual Run Forrest Run 5/10K race to benefit the Gary Sinise Foundation (GSF) will commence Saturday at 9:30 a.m. in front of Hesburgh Library, where 900 American f lags will be placed on the grass early Friday morning. The event was started by Lauren McKee, class of 2018, her freshman year at Notre Dame. Senior Nathaniel Hanson, who directed the event this year, said he assisted McKee in organizing the event while he was a member of Air Force ROTC. “Even though I am no longer in the Air Force, it made sense for me to carry over and make sure the event is a success,” Hanson said. The race is supported by community members and volunteers from all three branches of ROTC at Notre
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Dame — Nav y, Army and Air Force. It is the second biggest race on campus after the Holy Half Marathon in April. McKee said they expect between 400 and 500 people by the time registration closes. Participants come from across the United States, the greater South Bend community and the Notre Dame community. It will probably be about two-thirds community members and onethird Notre Dame students, Hanson said. Junior Michael Terranova, who is the assistant director of the event and a member of Nav y ROTC, said one participant has dressed up as Forrest Gump every year since the birth of the event. GSF is named after Sinise, who played Lieutenant Dan in “Forrest Gump,” and the foundation supports defenders, veterans, first see RACE PAGE 4
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another going forward. “Imagine, in the depth and the terrorizing expanse of violence and division in this world, that five communions would stand together in ... and not tell the story of the Protestant Reformation as a story mostly about division, but that the grace of God so profoundly freed us that our differences could be honored and robbed of all powers that divide us,” Ferguson said. “Our now urgent task is that the Church may be one so that the world may believe.” Jones, the dean of St. David’s Anglican Cathedral in Wales, recognized Christians build see UNITY PAGE 3
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Church leaders discuss ecumenism at a panel titled “From Conflict to Communion: The Future of Christians Together in the World.”
Fourth annual hackathon to promote creativity By MORGAN JOHNSON News Writer
Teams of undergraduate students will design, create and present a digital application to improve the Notre Dame community in the fourth annual Hesburgh Library Hackathon this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. “We want this to be an inclusive event,” emerging technologies librarian and
Hackathon co-chair Randy Harrison said. “It’s totally fine if this is your first experience with coding. We want students to see the resources in the library and see the library as a central hub for intellectual activity.” At its conception in 2016, the Hackathon drew about 20 participants. This year, the Hackathon is expected to register approximately 80-100 students and reward larger prizes, starting with
$5,000 for first place. Students will register on Friday evening in the Hesburgh Library, form teams and start developing ideas for their app until the library closes at 11 p.m. Teams will continue creating their products when the library opens on Saturday until its closure at midnight. Competitors finalize projects and presentations Sunday morning. see HACKATHON PAGE 4
Water Bottle Challenge encourages sustainability By McKENZIE LOOKEBILL News Writer
Catholic Relief Services and Saint Mary’s’ environmental studies department are promoting the use of reusable water bottles and containers on and off campus by organizing a water bottle challenge.
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The challenge was created by two sophomores, Gabriella Garcia and Ana Liu, and english professor Aaron Moe and has been gaining traction among students and faculty. “[Garcia] and [Liu] are taking my Native American literature course,” Moe said. “In that course, I shared my
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interest in something like a water bottle challenge. They came and talked to me after class and shared their work with Catholic Relief Service, so we decided to work together to sponsor this water bottle challenge.” Interested students see CHALLENGE PAGE 3
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Student Peace Conference Hesburgh Center all day Peacebuilding conference.
Men’s Lacrosse vs. Syracuse Arlotta Stadium noon The Irish take on the Orange.
Senior honors violin recital LaBar Recital Hall 3 p.m. Performance by Timothy Michuda.
The Work of Our Hands various venues all day Exhibition of Liturgical Vestments.
Word of Wisdom Conference McKenna Hall all day Showcasing Fr. Olivier Thomas Venard’s work.
“Future of Distributed Energy” Mendoza College of Business 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Panel discussion.
An evening of Chamber Music Debartolo Performing Arts Center 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Featuring Philip Glass.
“Hopi Runners” Remick Commons 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lecture examining American-Indian education and sport.
Lecture: “Human Trafficking” 1050 Jenkins Nanovic Halls 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Siobhán Mullally talks.
Lecture: “Power: A Temporal View” 1030 Jenkins Nanovic Halls 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Daniel Drezner speaks.
New play explores mental health By KAY BONTEMPO News Writer
Senior FTT major Zoë Usowski will present the original theatrical production “Dymphna,” which tells the story of a 1930s mental ward nurse struggling with issues of morality, for the first time Friday evening in the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center as part of her senior thesis. Usowski said she first proposed the idea behind “Dymphna” because she wanted to call attention to issues of mental health and its treatment throughout history. “I really wanted to highlight things I felt were missing in theater,” Usowski said. Usowski began working on “Dymphna” in February of last year while in a playwriting class taught by associate professor of Film, Television and Theatre Anne García-Romero, who later became her spring thesis advisor. Usowski said she found the playwriting process intense but rewarding. “We spent two months just talking about characters and what I wanted from them, and their voices and how they exist in the world,” Usowski said. “I think I wrote the entire first act in one day. I just sat in Starbucks and typed.” Usowski said she also made a deliberate
choice to have “young, college-aged women at the forefront of the play,” feeling it important to create female characters who deal with issues other than romantic relationships. Senior Teagan Earley, the actress who plays the protagonist, said she appreciated the complexity of her character. “She is young, only 21, and new to the psych ward, and she wants so badly to make a difference in these people’s lives,” Earley said. Earley’s character also deals with personal issues outside the psych ward, struggling to establish herself as a successful nurse to avoid being forced to quit once she gets married. While the project is labeled a creative thesis, Usowski said the research component actually took up most of her time. “I wanted it to be grounded in realism, so that meant I needed to do research,” said Usowski. “I found handbooks in the library that were given to asylum workers in the early 1940s, and I read over those to see the language they used. They used terms like ‘moron’ that we no longer use in defining their patients. I had a whole stack of books in my room.” Usowski was in charge of all the writing, directing and design for the play. The cast and crew is small — the performance
will feature five character actors and a sixth actor reading stage directions, she said. “Dymphna” will also feature visual elements inspired by Usowksi’s research. “At the performance, there will be boards featuring photos taken at asylums at the time,” said Usowski. “It’s really saddening to look at them—they’re really cramped situations, often alone.” Despite the play’s challenging subject, Earley said she found the process of acting and rehearsing enjoyable. “The cast and creatives were incredible to work with,” Earley said. “It’s so exciting knowing you get to be part of telling an important story for the first time.” Overall, Usowski said she hopes the project promotes awareness of mental health issues at Notre Dame. “Mental health care at ND can be pushed farther than its current iteration, so I just wanted to really humanize it — to make it present at the forefront of people’s minds,” Usowski said. “Dymphna” will premiere Friday at 7:00 p.m. in the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center (DPAC). Tickets can be purchased either at the box office in DPAC or at performingarts.nd.edu Contact Kay Bontempo at kbontempo@nd.edu
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stronger communities when they choose to work together rather than intensif y divisions. “It’s actually been so easy to sit together, to feel that we have been compelled by the Holy Spirit to say, we don’t just tick that box and say, ‘Well, that’s been done,’” Jones said. “We should never do separately what we can do
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together.” Junge, the General Secretary of the Lutheran World Federation, articulated the respect different Christian traditions hold for each other. “We recognize each other as people, as Churches, as communities that are fully committed to living up to the vocation of faithful living,” Junge said. Despite differences between different faith traditions, Jones believes
Christian communities can still be united in matters of faith. “One part of the body cannot say to the other, ‘I don’t need you,’” Jones said. “We’ve come to the point where we now see differences potentially being something that enriches and resources and strengthens and broadens and deepens our common life.” W hile the panelists recognized differences can serve as instruments of
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communion, Ferguson also noted disagreement causes division among Christian traditions. “The way that we read scripture divides us as much as it unites us,” Ferguson said. “Scripture, in itself, really has to be embraced through the centrality of living in and through the word of Jesus Christ,” he said. The panel followed an ecumenical prayer service held in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart on Tuesday night. At the service, ministers from several Christian denominations co-presided in a space typically reserved for Catholic Mass. The efforts toward ecumenism on campus included representatives from five major Christian traditions: Anglican, Lutheran, Methodist, Reformed and Roman Catholic. Fr. Gerry Olinger, the vice president for mission engagement and church affairs at Notre Dame, said each of the five Christian traditions hold important theological teachings in common. “We share in Jesus’ prayer for unity, and we seek to build a culture of encounter [that] leads to greater understanding, collaboration and love,” Olinger said in a March 11 press release. “Notre Dame strongly agrees with Pope
Francis when he says that ecumenism is not optional.” Pope Francis maintains the belief that ecumenism is necessary for building relationships with others and for individual formation. “If we go in search of other people, other cultures, other ways of thinking, other religious, we come out of ourselves and begin that beautiful adventure that is called dialogue,” said in 2013. “Dialogue is very important for one’s maturity, because in relation with other people, relations with other culture, also in healthy relations with other religions, one grows.” Following the meeting, the panelists agreed on several important Church teachings. “I think ecumenism comes into reality — especially reality for me — when Christians work together,” Macquiban said. Macquiban pointed to the collaboration between Catholics and protestants to receive and welcome Syrian refugees to Fiumicino Airport in Rome as an example of ecumenism. “That is God’s work in action ecumenically, and it brings mission and unity together,” Maquiban said. en their plastic footprint.”
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containers instead of disposable plastic bags. “The water bottle challenge specifically challenges those participating to not drink from single-use plastic,” Garcia said. “One could take their ow n liberties on what they consider singleuse. The main goal for us is to reduce the use of singleuse plastics as much as possible. I participate by only drinking out of reusable containers, and I w ill also tr y to not eat any thing that comes packaged in singleuse plastic in order to reduce my contribution to the plastic industr y.” Over 142 students, facult y and others have signed up to participate in the challenge so far. The motto of the challenge, “Not even a sip from a single-use container,” promotes the discussion behind its purpose, Moe said. Students can pick up a sticker supporting the water bottle challenge Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Student Center Atrium. “If a student picks up a sticker, it sy mbolizes that they recognize that there is a problem,” Garcia said. “Hopefully they see changes that they can make in their life to lessen their plastic footprint.”
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responders, their families and those in need. The funds raised specifically at the run will benefit the Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment program which builds custom homes to fit the needs of wounded veterans and their families. “They call these smart homes,” Terranova said. “They make it easier for [veterans] to live.” Donations come from individuals, teams and those participating in a virtual race. Even if people can’t make it to campus, they can sign up and run in their own time “for the real lieutenant Dan’s,” Hanson said. The combined funds raised in the past four years total to $57,000, but this year, Hanson and Terranova said they hope to receive $50,000. The guest speaker for this year’s event is Army major Jeremy Haynes. Haynes was shot four times, including once in his back, while serving in Afghanistan, Hanson said, and Haynes faced a long and painful recovery.
“He is a continual testament to the human spirit. He continues to show that it is very possible to defy your doctors if you have the willpower,” Hanson said. Both Hanson and Terranova said the event is important to supporting veterans. “Without events like Run Forrest Run, without the Gary Sinise Foundation, a lot of veterans might find themselves in the position where they don’t have the money to deal with what happened to them during our wars,” Terranova said. “The least we can do is help them in any way possible to thank them for what they did for us and make sure that their quality of life, now that they are back home, is good. I think events like this are important to keep our veterans in the nation’s consciousness and memory.” Hanson said Notre Dame students should come out and run the race. “This is a truly good and admirable cause,” he said. “Thank your veterans for their service.” Contact Cate Von Dohlen at cvondohl@nd.edu
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Lightning talks and judging will occur Sunday afternoon. The theme for this year’s event is “Synergy: Holistic Solutions for the Whole Student.” Through this framework, students will develop code, attend lightning tutorials and work together in diverse groups of two to four students that develop the app from start to finish. “As a first-year, Moreau helps you see the student as larger than just grades,” Harrison said. “This is a big part of the first-year curriculum. We complement this with the Hackathon, where students build apps towards that theme. They can make apps that help students find study buddies on campus and succeed as a student in the broadest term.” An integral objective of the Hackathon is to raise students’ awareness of the technology and resources that are available at the library. Additionally, Harrison said, the event will help increase students’ digital literacy and help them grow more apt at using the library as a tool for research. “Hackathons are great Paid Advertisement
places for students to learn coding skills and work with other people,” Harrison said. “When you have the opportunity to get students involved in active learning and building stuff, you learn so much more than just a simple curriculum. You’re faced with real-world problems. It helps teach lateral thinking, which helps you figure out how to get around a wall once you’ve hit it.” The goals of the Hackathon include promoting scholarship and research, enhancing educational experiences and development, bolstering digital programs and services, transforming library spaces and building a culture of continual improvement and service quality. “What has changed since the beginning is our ability to fulfill these goals,” Harrison said. “When we ask teams to develop apps that help students here at Notre Dame, that goes back into the larger ecosystem of information and applications on campus. The library is just a part of that. The apps are about making campus and the world a better place. The information ecosystem becomes richer, and that gets back to the library.” Throughout the weekend, coaches are available to support student developers in
strategy, coding mishaps, methodology, design and presentation practices. Judging on Sunday will evaluate five key areas of students’ projects: innovation, impact, usability, teamwork and presentation. The judges hail from several different disciplines across campus, such as RecSports, Information and Communications Technologies, digital collections and outreach. Presentations are expected to take under five minutes. After the competition is over, competitors will be provided with the chance to develop their apps further through the IDEA Center. Additionally, competitors have opportunities to further engage with the technology community through the South Bend Code School and other local hackathons. Competitors are “becomingprofessionals,” Harrison said. “They’re doing everything a professional would do. They’re making things and putting them in front of other people,” he said. “We want a gamut of students because it’s a win for everyone involved — this Hackathon is valuable for all different types of people.” Contact Morgan Johnson at mjohns56@nd.edu
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By HANNA KENNEDY Scene Writer
Anxiety-ridden, confused, refusing to use capital letters. These adjectives could describe the average college student, or they could describe the second album released by Meg Duffy’s Hand Habits: “placeholder.” Available since early March, the project continues Duffy’s exploration of vulnerability that began with their first release, “Wildly Idle (Humble Before the Void).” Hand Habits’ characteristic soft, slow Americana sound remains much the same, but on “placeholder,” it is combined with a lyrical inquisitiveness that makes for an entirely new listening experience. Duffy, before “placeholder,” was known for making music on the move. They recorded their first album at home in between tours with Kevin Morby’s backing band, but deliberately moved away from this process for their sophomore album. Hand Habits’ past practice resulted in a music that hinged on a feeling of restlessness — in both sound and song lyrics — that highlighted the experimental nature of their first album, but in a way that felt disjointed at times. By contrast, “placeholder” feels intentional. To create their latest album, Duffy retreated to a
By PATRICK WITTEMAN Scene Writer
British MC Little Simz is tired of being “underrated,” and the drive to progress and hone her craft as a musician and lyricist certainly shows on her new album “GREY Area.” When discussing her work with the Independent, Simz said she has grown more comfortable with her place in the rap world. “Sometimes I go on my Twitter and I see comments like ‘Simz is so stepped on, so underrated’ … I’m over it,” she said. “I’m just putting my energy into the people who have been supporting, and who get it and understand what I’m trying to do.” She later said there was a point in her career where she was stuck in a creative rut without any understanding of ways to improve her work and transcend the “underrated” state she felt trapped in. A transition from her last album, “Stillness in Wonderland,” “GREY Area” points to the way in which Simz has been able to remove herself from a creative impasse and progress as an artist. The dreamy atmospheres found on “Stillness in Wonderland” are replaced by atmospheres firmly grounded in reality. Simz’s new effort feels concise — a refinement from her previous album that, while good, was criticized for a lack of coherency and linear style. Simz almost acknowledges the beginning of a new, distinct chapter in her music, asking the listener on her opening
recording studio in Wisconsin and, in the process, crafted some of their most powerful, poetic pieces. The chorus of “can’t calm down” repeats fearful lines — “What if I can’t calm down / And I don’t have that in my bloodline?” — to the extent that they calm the listener. The anxiety-ridden lyrics are supported — not undermined or overpowered — by the song’s pleasant melody, soft guitar and gentle vocals. The peaceful instrumentation that forms the foundation of the album feels like a friend, showing up with a simple hug, a shoulder to cry on or an “It’s all going to be alright.” Duffy goes on to further explore the idea of friendship — and relationships as a whole — on “placeholder.” So much of the world’s anxiety is the result of miscommunication and misunderstanding between individuals, which Duffy narrows down to the anxiety that accompanies being vulnerable. From the opening lines of “jessica,” Duffy brings into the foreground the human tendency to overthink, to get stuck in our heads: “When I get to thinking / I start to worry that you don’t know me anymore.” But Duffy captures the necessity of letting go and the good of sharing a part of yourself with another person: “And suddenly, the mirror, it turns itself around / But I’ve seen the deepest part of you.”
Duffy knowingly pens the fear — the understandable and all too familiar fear — that is inescapable when it comes to opening up to another person, but chooses to dwell on the beauty and forgiveness that comes with mutual vulnerability. An album that foregrounds the narrative aspects of music making, “placeholder” tells the story of the social experiences and interactions we tend to fear most. By addressing these anxieties directly, and exploring them with a genuine inquisitiveness and respect, Duffy creates an album that deftly describes the human experience and provides a comforting presence in the process.
track, “Offence,” to “Allow [her] to pick up where I left off.” Picking up where she left off, for Simz, is a continuation and refinement of the storytelling, lyricism and creativity found on “Stillness in Wonderland.” Ultimately, there was more of Simz’s story to be told in “GREY Area.” On this project, her storytelling endeavors improve in breadth and quality in comparison with her first two full-length efforts. In an interview with Noisey, she explains that “GREY Area” was the process of “peeling off layers to [herself].” “It was like growing pains, you know?” she said in the interview. “That’s the best way I can describe it.” The themes covered by this album support that narrative as Simz transitions between tracks that are unabashedly self-confident and tracks like “Therapy” that talk about Simz’s introversion and her search for clarity. On the album’s opener, “Offence,” Little Simz’s braggadocios bars take front and center as she raps, “I’m Jay-Z on a bad day / Shakespeare on my worst days.” “Offence,” as well as many other tracks off of “GREY Area,” paint Simz as a seasoned lyrical veteran. She does, in fact, sound older than her years, as if she has long been honing her lyrical swagger and skill in the British underground MC and cypher scene. The confidence that exudes from tracks like “Offence” is contrasted by the vulnerability Simz shows in other places throughout the album, especially on the track “Sherbet Sunset”:
“Who am I? I’m a mess, more sinning, more spending / More down days trying to make it through the seventh / Can’t believe I almost got rid of my independence / Type of f— will have you look at yourself and start second guessing?” She lyrically rides the smooth production on this song, departing from the more intense, lyrical crescendo that preceded. There is nothing insanely groundbreaking or progressive about “GREY Area.” However, that’s OK. The quality lyricism, production and overall creative effort from Simz’s latest work will stand as one of the best rap albums of the year, ushering in new recognition for current and future British MCs. I thoroughly enjoyed every single track on this project, and I’m really looking forward to hear what comes next.
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“placeholder” Hand Habits Label: Saddle Creek Favorite Tracks: “can’t calm down,” “jessica” If You Like: Miguel, The Weeknd, Khalid
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Traveling in the US Anna Mason Photo Editor
There has always been a huge hype about traveling around Europe. Many people dream of going abroad and the ease of travel. People also describe how cheap it is to get from country to country. I think going abroad is a wonderful opportunity people should try to experience at least once in their lives. However, there is so much beauty that seems to be forgotten in the United States. I think back to when I was younger and growing up in Michigan with my family, who introduced me to some of the popular nature sights. My family would visit Tahquamenon Falls in the Upper Peninsula some summers, and I would be fascinated by the vast amount of water and its copper tint. Other trips led us to The Sleeping Bear Dunes, which provide a beautiful overlook of Lake Michigan. W hile I probably complained about hiking up all the sand, the view at the top was worth the work. As my siblings and I started to grow up more and more, we were not as able to visit places like this due to busy schedules. I was biased in thinking my state was the best because it had such diverse scenery and we even got to experience all the seasons. As I got older, I turned my attention from Michigan to Europe. I was so focused on studying abroad that I dismissed all the places I wanted to visit and explore in America. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience in Europe, and I would love to travel to more countries around the world. However, I have come to recognize and appreciate more natural attractions across America than those I was initially interested in. This spring break, I was hopeful to start traveling to some of the parks and landscapes around the U.S. W hile looking for places to travel to for spring break, I was blown away at many of the state and national parks. I was surprised how many states seem to have such unique landscapes. Driving for a few hours could create a whole new atmosphere. From the scenery to the food you eat, it can all change by traveling mere hours from where you live. This spring break, I decided to go to the Smoky Mountains, and I was in awe of some of the beautiful sights I saw. I always feel a sense of wonder when I see how high the mountains are and how beautiful the waterfalls are. This same feeling can happen while abroad, but it encourages me to know I don’t have to f ly around the world to see this. There is so much diversity — even with weather and natural environment — all across the states. W hile I strive to experience multiple cultures and visit more countries, I hope I don’t forget about all the beautiful sceneries that are just a small car ride away. Contact Anna Mason at amason01@saintmarys.edu The views expressed in the Inside Column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.
Ray Ramirez The Crooked Path
The headlines were the tastiest click-bait as the FBI rounded up dozens of aff luent actresses and business leaders in a nationwide college admissions scandal. These ambitious parents bribed test-takers, exam monitors and coaches to help their sons and daughters enter target universities. This is a scandal involving the merely rich, as opposed to the filthy rich who traditionally seek to inf luence admissions decisions the old-fashioned way — by donating huge amounts of money to endow eponymous buildings and playing fields. The merely rich obviously think their offspring cannot rely on good fortune and hard work to succeed, dismissing the formula landing them profitable roles as actors or CEOs. The crooks running the briber y scam recognized and exploited this insecurity and anxiety. William Rick Singer, head of the college preparator y business at the center of the scandal, summed it up nicely in a call recorded by the FBI: “W hat we do is help the wealthiest families in the U.S. get their kids into school. My families want a guarantee.” Rather than devote any more time to the miserable world of paid college admissions, I prefer to move on to an even more lurid tale at the crude intersection of college athletics, big business and Texas politics. The main protagonist was William P. Clements. His family lost their Texas farm in the Great Depression, and Clements worked as an oil field roughneck before attending college. He dropped out to begin a career in drilling, eventually founding SEDCO, at one time the world’s largest offshore drilling company. In 1978, Clements became Texas’ first Republican governor since Reconstruction. Led by poor performance in the oil industr y, Texas suffered a severe economic downturn and Clements was defeated for re-election in 1982. W hat happened after his defeat was especially interesting. Clements chaired the Southern Methodist University Board of Governors in 1983, around the time he became involved in a plan to upgrade the athletic programs at SMU — especially football — to compete on a national level. SMU had already been hit with probation by the NCA A, but the unrepentant response was to come up with a better way to succeed in sports. The plan was simple and has been applied in any number of institutions before and since: pay top high school athletes to attend the school. SMU’s plan was especially effective because it involved untraceable cash — lots of it — and had the apparent blessing of top school administrators. There was no “lack of institutional oversight”; all elements of the pay-for-play plan were institutionally approved. W hen SMU president L. Donald Shields meekly objected to the proposed payment scheme, Clements told him “not to be so self-righteous.” Clements was downright dismissive of Shields’ feeble attempts at oversight, telling him “to stay out of it,” and “go run the university.” W hile the plan fell short of producing a national championship, it did deliver quick results when both of Texas’ top-rated running backs,
Craig James and Eric Dickerson, decided to attend the small private school. Dickerson had already committed to Texas A&M (and received a Pontiac Trans-Am SMU supporters dubbed the ‘Trans A&M’). The scope of the enterprise was impressive, but it also ultimately led to inevitable leaks from disgruntled athlete “employees” and the embarrassing destructive collapse into the athletic hell of the NCA A “death penalty,” with total loss of the football program in 1987 (university officials later canceled the 1988 season) and ongoing bowl and scholarship restrictions. W hen Clements sought reelection in 1986, another plan was hatched to keep his involvement in the athletic scandal quiet until after the election. Athletic director Bob Hitch agreed to act as SMU’s “fall guy” for $246,000, telling NCA A investigators in December 1986 about the improper payments as part of an agreement under which he would remain anonymous and the NCA A would not seek to inter view other persons. The NCA A went along with this proposal. The role that Hitch played in bur ying the details of the scheme, along with Clements’ involvement, were finally set out in a report Methodist bishops produced in 1987. W hile it might be seen as small consolation, one of the bishops remembered SMU was ostensibly a religion-based university and noted, “At SMU, the basic principles of Christian faith should guide the board of governors to aim for a higher level of actions than at a state university. ‘Ever yone is doing it’ can never be an excuse for SMU.” Despite such stark examples of recrimination and regret, the temptation to favor money over merit still can operate to crush a reputation and create a lawless legacy. Clements’ own son, Ben Gill Clements, graduated from SMU and became president and CEO of SEDCO, retiring from the drilling industr y in 1983. After wards, Ben Clements developed property in east Texas for an exclusive hunting and fishing retreat. He especially wanted to buy land from a neighbor who refused to sell at any price. Details are sketchy, but following months of insistent efforts to obtain the property, Ben Clements’ bullet-riddled body was found in 2010 in a shallow grave on the neighbor’s land. Heartbroken, Bill Clements passed away the following year. In F. Scott Fitzgerald’s short stor y “The Rich Boy,” he obser ves: “Let me tell you about the ver y rich. They are different from you and me. They possess and enjoy early, and it does something to them, makes them soft where we are hard, and cynical where we are trustful, in a way that, unless you were born rich, it is ver y difficult to understand.” You may find it hard to fathom the sense of entitlement driving some wealthy persons to ignore the rules governing the rest of us, but clearly they grapple with temptations and insecurities of their own. Blessed are the poor, who cannot afford sin and retribution on such a grand scale. Ray Ramirez is an attorney practicing — yet never perfecting — law in Texas while waiting patiently for a MacArthur Genius Grant. You may contact him at patrayram@sbcglobal.net The views expressed in this column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.
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A call for campus dialogue This week, The Observer has heard from mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, alumni, and, of course, many legging-wearing women. Having received over 35 letters to The Observer, in addition to the countless verbal comments, tweets, memes and class discussions about Monday’s letter, we have been astonished by the conversations the leggings piece has sparked. As the week closes, we want to reiterate that creating these conversations is exactly the purpose of the Viewpoint section. From our reader-submitted letters to the editor to biweekly opinion pieces by our columnists, Viewpoint’s goal is to encourage discourse both on campus and beyond. While Maryann White’s opinion has been in the minority of those who have written to Viewpoint, she, too, deserves the opportunity to voice her perspective. It is also important to consider that she likely represents a number of readers who shy away from publishing signed opinions for all to read, as several comments on the letter itself indicate. The
Viewpoint section is not, and never has been, a simple reflection of the most popular beliefs on campus. It is, instead, a forum on which our readers can express their opinions, even if those opinions conflict with that of the mainstream. While a majority of the letters we have received in response ultimately contains a message of support for legging-wearers, it is encouraging to see our readers draw on a wide range of ideas in expressing their opinions. People have dissented or defended Monday’s letter on the basis of religious, cultural, academic and political beliefs. This diversity of thought ensures Viewpoint will be a sample of the distinct lenses readers use when exploring an issue and not a magnifier of a singular voice, majority or minority. Although Viewpoint places an explicit focus on the written opinions of tri-campus community members, the buzz surrounding Maryann’s letter raises important questions about the role of activism on college campuses. What are we, as college students and people, willing to fight for? Why has the legging controversy generated a larger impact than other controversial topics? Students and community members have spent
hours debating the merits and faults of a popular clothing choice. But where is the willingness to speak up about other issues with substantial policy implications, legally and on campus? While many readers have strongly expressed beliefs that Maryann’s opinion is misguided, this campuswide energy is rarely seen when other policy issues arise. As important as it is to engage in the specific conversation Monday’s letter prompted, we should not shy away from debating the underlying issues — such as the objectification of women — more explicitly. Notre Dame’s campus and the nation have engaged in what seems to be an easy fight in responding to Monday’s letter, which is good. That said, we hope to see a campus discourse that is not afraid to tackle the bigger questions, either. The Observer is always happy to hear from our readers, but, most of all, we’re happy to print the material that stimulates discussions beyond what can fit within the Viewpoint pages. So, to those of you who have written in — including Maryann — thank you for speaking up. Your voices are always welcome. And to the rest of you — thank you for reading.
LETTERs TO THE EDITOR
What it means to be a Catholic community Notre Dame is an unabashedly Catholic place, and I thank God for that. However, in my relatively short time here, I have observed many different interpretations of what that’s supposed to mean. Undeniably, its Catholic identity makes Notre Dame different from other universities. And I’m forthright in my position that it’s better for it because it emphasizes the authentic value of faith. However, to understand what it means to be a great Catholic university, we must first understand what it is to be Catholic. We could always look to the name itself. The “Catholic” in “Catholic Church” refers to the “universality” of the faith, founded by Jesus Christ for all, regardless of one’s race, color, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability, age, marital or family status, economic or social situation, sexual orientation or gender identity. Notre Dame’s identity as a Catholic institution is having an Islam Awareness Week. It’s having a crucifix prominently displayed in every classroom. It’s having a chaplain for LGBT students. It’s having a basilica and over 50 chapels offering multiple Masses every day of the week. It’s welcoming people of faith, people who have never been exposed to faith and even people hostile to it. It’s having Our Lady perched atop the Golden Dome. It’s debating the role of religion in society. It’s having a robust Campus Ministry filled with men and women passionate about the faith and eager to share it with others. It’s fighting injustice, discrimination and oppression. It’s praying before sporting events and at meals.
It’s being “one of the most powerful means of doing good in this country” and beyond. And yes, all of this will, at times, result in arduous conversations and the occasional irreconcilable difference. But we’re Catholic, the likes of which include St. Paul, Sts. Felicity and Perpetua, St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Catherine of Siena, St. Thomas More, Fr. Edward Sorin and Fr. Theodore Hesburgh, so we can handle those things. Notre Dame’s identity as a Catholic institution is not a scapegoat for those who, in reality, find it difficult to engage with beliefs and issues that conflict with their own conceptions of Catholicism. Moreover, providing a forum for different voices does not automatically equate to an endorsement of them by the University, especially since it exists as an institution of higher learning. The Church’s understanding of free will is vital to that conclusion. The situation becomes more complicated when discussing the direct provision of University funds and other resources to certain organizations, events and undertakings. But that’s not what we’re talking about here. Or is it? I offer you a prime example of a recurring event that is, in its execution, largely inconsistent with more than a few Catholic teachings: the infamous home football game. Bring on my crucifixion, Pontius Pilate. Of course, I don’t mean the football itself, and I certainly don’t seek to lament the fellowship it inspires. Instead, I think of the trash strewn across Our Lady’s campus come Sunday afternoon; the widespread absence of courtesy and respect plaguing tailgates, the stands of Notre Dame Stadium and even the hallowed space of the Basilica; the
abundant waste, whether in the form of food, electricity or other valuable resources; and the excessive consumption of alcohol. I’ve received my fair share of contact highs while distributing the Body of Christ to people at pre and post-game Masses to know firsthand just how many people fail to abstain from food and drink one hour before receiving Holy Communion. (I genuinely love seeing so many people at Mass, but for goodness’ sake, if you can’t leave your six pack outside, don’t even bother — true story.) Yet I have never witnessed anyone voicing their disapproval, in the pages of this publication or elsewhere, for the blatantly un-Catholic nature of those things. And let’s not forget that the people admonished most harshly by Jesus were not the prostitutes and tax collectors of his time but the scribes and Pharisees (Matthew 23; Luke 6, 11). For all those who argue that non-Catholics, and those who struggle with the Church’s teachings (i.e., everyone), should feel unwelcome at this university, I say this: no man or woman in all of history was ever converted through an act of exclusion. As we enter the second half of Lent — a season marked by prayerful reflection, paschal fasting, and almsgiving — this is an opportune time for us to evaluate how each of us contributes to the catholicity of this place we call Notre Dame. David P. Spicer J.D. ’20 March 27
Leggings and political polarization I’m not wearing leggings today, and I do not plan on wearing leggings tomorrow. Really, I have no problem with leggings, but this is why: Mrs. White is not trying to take away anybody’s ability to wear leggings. She has no power in the government, no power at the University, no power over you or anybody else. She is merely expressing an opinion on an open forum, and she should be met with intelligent conversation and discussion, not immediately disregarded as ridiculous. It is these kind of over-the-top “protests” that lead to the extreme polarization of the country and the ability of people who lean right to demonize people who lean left and vice versa. Organizing a day in which the entire campus wears leggings represents no attempt to understand but rather a quelching of intelligent disagreement. It is far too easy to see someone not wearing leggings today and think, “Ha ha, well, they just aren’t as progressive or enlightened as me.” The act of wearing
leggings is a physical statement that does not allow anyone to express the nuances of their opinion, or to develop those nuances in dialogue with others. Additionally, if no one engages Mrs. White in a discussion equal to the effort of discourse she offered, what is she left to think other than, “Those insolent kids?” The idea of protesting this woman’s point of view is a severe misunderstanding of the word protest. In a democracy founded upon the principles of free discussion — and even, yes, disagreement — protest should be used only in situations in which conversation is impossible. These are situations that often include a larger power that cannot be engaged in productive discussion, such as a company, the government or the University itself. However, meeting a person with protest does not exercise freedom, but threatens it in the same way any excessive political polarization does. It threatens to replace discussion with controversy,
with throwing words at either side without the possibility of them being heard. It encourages a mob mentality that denies the importance of forming one’s own opinion and considering others’ carefully formed opinions. Instead, we should be trying to explain to Mrs. White what we feel are the problems of rape culture. We may actually change her mind. Any way you cut it, the current protest is not the correct way to go about disagreement, and it is a symptom of our culture’s difficulty with disagreeing that a large number of people think it is. Please consider this before you put on your leggings tomorrow, and before participating in any “protest” that could be circumvented through conversation. Maria Pope senior March 26
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Horoscope | Eugenia Last Happy Birthday: Keep a close watch on what others do and say this year. Ask if you don’t understand, and question if you don’t agree. Letting others know where you stand and what you are capable of doing will build trust and respect that will help you open up opportunities to advance. Make a personal adjustment to help fulfill your long-term goals. Your numbers are 2, 7, 15, 23, 30, 34, 45. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don’t let negativity step in and take over. Look for the positive in everything that happens. You will find solutions and gain recognition for your ability to overcome adversity. High energ y and input will lead to self-satisfaction. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Take a ride on the information highway. Learn all you can, listen to what others have to say and make positive changes that will enhance your life personally and professionally. A chance to help someone you love will be rewarding. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don’t pay attention to anyone who is trying to sway you in one direction or another. Be true to yourself and to your beliefs. Keep your life simple and affordable to avoid stress as well as being exploited. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You don’t have to struggle. Choose the path of least resistance to see how quickly you get things done. Use ingenuity, integrity and your unique imagination to your advantage. Love and romance will enhance your life. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Set goals, and don’t let anything distract you. Flesh out your ideas, go over details and keep your eye on how much you spend and on what. Change doesn’t have to be drastic to improve your life. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You can make moves that will improve your state of mind and your prospects. Refuse to let someone make decisions for you or come between you and the people and pursuits that make you happy. Walk away from disruptive people. LIBR A (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Consider what’s doable and what isn’t. Don’t put yourself in a precarious position or make promises you can’t keep. Take steps to lower your overhead and to improve your skills and qualifications. Hard work will pay off. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You’ve got plenty going for you, so don’t slow down when the momentum is pushing you toward peace of mind, emotional happiness and relationships with people who spark your imagination and touch your heart. Romance will enhance your personal life. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Don’t hand out too much personal information. Listen, but don’t let others cause you to doubt yourself. Think matters through, and move forward with moderation, clarity and reluctance to let anyone interfere in your life. Make home your safe place. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You’ve got everything going for you, so don’t let anyone lead you to believe you need help. Set your mind on what you want to achieve, and bring about the changes that will set you on the right path. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Consider your options, and stick to what’s doable. Avoid getting into an argument over something that isn’t in your control. Stay centered, and look for a way to help those in need or a cause that matters to you. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Get involved in matters that concern you. Take it upon yourself to make a difference in your community and to reach out to people you care about. Take time to share your feelings, beliefs and what you are willing to contribute. Birthday Baby: You are dogmatic, cautious and possessive. You are motivated and unyielding.
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Ncaa march madness | Gonzaga 72, Florida state 58
NL Central looks Gonzaga bests Florida promising in 2019 State for trip to Elite Eight Joe Everett Senior Sports Writer
Bottom of the ninth. Two outs. St. Louis pinch-hitter Jose Martinez stepped into the box to face Milwaukee left-handed, fire-baller Josh Hader, his team down one run. While the Brewers closer had retired the first two Cardinal batters with relative ease, Martinez made sure he didn’t go down quietly. The St. Louis right fielder jumped on an outside fastball and drove it towards deep right center field — a rocket that seemed destined to tie the game. But Brewers center fielder Lorenzo Cain had other ideas. He tracked the ball to the wall, timed his leap perfectly and reached the top of the wall to rob Martinez of a home run and end the Opening Day matchup in dramatic fashion. Man, oh man. The National League Central is going to be fun this season. The only division that saw four teams finish above .500 last season, the NL Central once again figures to have the best and deepest competition in the MLB. Based off of last season’s performance and the work each of the five teams did over the offseason, it’s not inconceivable that the division could compile an even better total record than last season. Let’s explore each of the five teams that will foster a fascinating division race all season long. Milwaukee Brewers (2018 record: 96-67) The reigning division champs, Craig Counsell’s squad returns nearly all their key pieces from last season. Right fielder Christian Yelich won the National League MVP last season after a breakout year, and he leads an offense that finished second in home runs last season. Cain, Jesus Aguilar and newcomer Yasmani Grandal will continue to pace the offense. Hader — who recorded 143 strikeouts in 81 1/3 innings and an 0.81 WHIP — is the stud of a lightsout bullpen. The only question is the starting rotation: Do they have enough depth and talent to keep themselves in the race for the whole season? They managed to last year but still lack a bona fide ace. Chicago Cubs (2018 record: 95-68) Joe Maddon’s club will look to bounce back from a disappointingly early exit in last year’s playoffs and will be led once again by its infield corps of Kris Bryant, Javier Baez and Anthony Rizzo. While they lost
Daniel Murphy in the offseason, they’ll enjoy a full season of Yu Darvish, Cole Hamels, Brandon Morrow and Bryant, who missed 50 games. If the Cubs manage to avoid the injury bug, they will be an extremely dangerous team. St. Louis Cardinals (2018 record: 88-74) When new manager Mike Shildt took over last season, the Cardinals were 47-46. With new leadership, the team got hot the rest of the season and almost snuck into the playoffs. St. Louis hopes to carry that momentum over into this season. The big addition is perennial MVPcandidate Paul Goldschmidt, who comes over from Arizona and will provide a big righthanded bat in the middle of the order for the Cardinals. If the Cardinals’ young and talented pitching staff stays healthy, they’ll be a legitimate contender to win the division. Pittsburgh Pirates (2018 record: 82-79) Clint Hurdle’s club has a lot of potential with a lot of intriguing prospects that could help the team at various points this season. The starting rotation is anchored by Jameson Taillon, Trevor Williams, Joe Musgrove and Chris Archer, while top pitching prospect Mitch Keller could be promoted at some point this season. Other top prospect, third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes, could come up this season, while Jung Ho Kang returns after missing nearly two seasons to lock down the hot corner in the meantime. Can Josh Bell rediscover his 2017 power, and how soon will Gregory Polanco return? If everything swings the Pirates’ way, they’ll be in the playoff race. Cincinnati Reds (2018 record: 67-95) David Bell’s first season as manager should result in an improved Cincinnati club. After trading Homer Bailey to the Dodgers during the offseason (and unloading his huge contract), the Reds will work with Matt Kemp, Yasiel Puig and Alex Wood this season, while adding Sonny Gray to the rotation. Top prospect Nick Senzel should make his major league debut this season. The offense always produces, especially inside the friendly confines of Great American Ballpark, so if Cincinnati can get some quality outings from its rotation, its record could see significant improvement. Contact Joe Everett at Joseph.F.Everett.18@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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ANAHEIM, Calif. — Gonzaga was not going to be bullied by Florida State again with a spot in the Elite Eight on the line. The top-seeded Bulldogs beat Florida State 72-58 in a Sweet 16 rematch Thursday night that moved Gonzaga to the round of eight for the fourth time. “This year we came with revenge and we did it,” said Rui Hachiumura, who led Gonzaga with 17 points in the West regional semifinal. Gonzaga (33-3) is back in the Elite Eight for the second time in three years after Florida State ended the Bulldogs’ season in Sweet 16. That defeat, as well as games this season against North Carolina, Duke and Tennessee, is what Zach Norvell Jr. said prepared Gonzaga to face fourth-seeded Florida State (29-8) again. “We wanted to be more physical than them, take the fight to them both on offensive and defensive ends, trying to switch up schemes and don’t let them get too comfortable,” said Norvell, who scored 15 points. The Bulldogs were the aggressors against Florida State,
which had only lost to Duke and North Carolina in the two months leading into the NCAA Tournament. Gonzaga had four players score 14 or more points but was powered by defense — the Bulldogs outrebounded Florida State by nine, had 13 offensive rebounds and scored 17 secondchance points. Florida State could not consistently counter Gonzaga’s physicality, and the Seminoles shot just 39.3 percent from the field (24 of 61), were 3 of 20 on 3-pointers and committed 14 turnovers. “They are great athletes so it’s tough to get them off the boards,” Seminoles forward RaiQuan Gray said. “Their off the glass play, they attack the boards hard. It was really tough to play against.” Brandon Clarke — who had 15 points, 12 rebounds and five blocked shots — also said that confidence played a role. The Bulldogs had Florida State’s 7-foot-4 center Christ Koumadje in early foul trouble and held the senior to eight points and only 12 minutes. “It’s always tough when you’re playing a player that’s 7-4, so that just always kind of has you second-guessing when you’re driving in the
lane,” he said. “But I feel like this year we weren’t really doing that and we were just, you know, going in strong and just playing the game that we always play.” Gonzaga led most of the game but Florida State rallied to pull within four with less than four minutes to play. The Bulldogs closed the door though with a 12-2 run as Florida State missed six of seven from the field. Norvell Jr.’s 3-pointer with 3:06 remaining made it 6356 and ended any hopes of a comeback. Trent Forrest led Florida State with 20 points. The Seminoles advanced to the Sweet 16 in consecutive seasons for the first time since 1993, but fell one step short of another trip to the Elite Eight. Terance Mann, who led Florida State with 18 points in last year’s game, was held to five points on 1 of 8 shooting. “I thought the second half where the game had gotten away from us a little bit, our guys worked hard and cut the lead down, but we couldn’t seem to hit the open perimeter shots and that seemed to be what made the difference in the game,” Florida State coach Leonard Hamilton said.
Ncaa march madness | PurDue 99, Tennessee 94
Purdue defeats Tennessee in overtime thriller Associated Press
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Carsen Edwards scored 29 points as Purdue advanced to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2000, needing overtime to beat Tennessee 99-94 Thursday night after blowing an 18-point lead. The third-seeded Boilermakers (26-9) will play either top-seeded Virginia or No. 12 seed Oregon on Saturday in the South Regional final for their first trip to the Final Four since 1980. Purdue is in a regional final for the fifth time, but first with coach Matt Painter, who had gotten the team to the round of 16 four times previously. The co-Big Ten champs needed a pair of free throws by Edwards with 1.7 seconds left in regulation to send the game to overtime after the star guard
was fouled shooting a 3. Grant Williams’ dunk with 8.8 seconds left had Tennessee (31-6) on the verge of the Vols’ second Elite Eight berth alltime. But Edwards then was fouled by Lamonte’ Turner on a corner jumper. Purdue’s all-time leading scorer in the NCAA Tournament missed his first attempt, but tied it at 82. It was Tennessee’s second straight overtime game in this tournament. The Vols blew a 25-point lead to Iowa in the second round, but recovered to win it in OT. The last team to play consecutive overtime games in the NCAA Tournament was Florida in 2011. The Gators beat BYU and lost to Butler. Matt Haarms hit a free throw to open overtime, and Purdue scored nine of the first 11 points. Ryan Cline finished with a career-high 27 points, shooting
7 for 10 from 3-point range, before fouling out in OT for Purdue. Haarms and Nojel Eastern each had 11. Williams and Admiral Schofield scored 21 apiece for Tennessee. Jordan Bowden had 16, Turner 15 and Jordan Bone 15. This was the third straight Sweet 16 berth for the Boilermakers, and their experience at this point showed compared to a Tennessee team with nobody around from the Vols’ last trip to a regional semifinal back in 2014. The Boilermakers led 40-28 at halftime as they outshot, outrebounded and outplayed Tennessee into only the fourth double-digit deficit this season for the Vols. The Boilermakers led 51-33 with 16:19 left before the Vols turned in a 16-2 run to tie it up at 65 with 6:56 left to set up a battle to the finish — at least in regulation.
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and then-No. 8 Denver, but the Irish have stumbled as of late, losing two of their last three games, including last weekend’s overtime loss to Ohio State in the Arlotta Stadium opener. A key strength for head coach Kevin Corrigan so far has been depth, particularly on the offensive end. Notre Dame currently has five players with over 15 points on the year. Their scoring efforts have been led by junior midfielder Bryan Costabile, who has notched 16 goals and two assists on the season, junior attacker Brian Willetts, who has 15 goals and three assists, and senior midfielder Brendan Gleason, who has 12 goals and eight assists. Further, in his first season as a starter, Wheaton Jackoboice has come on strong for Notre Dame. The sophomore midfielder has 17 points on the season off of nine goals and eight assists and has posted at least three points in each of his last four games, with his most notable performance coming in a two-goal, two-assist performance against Virginia. On the defensive side, the Irish have a wealth of experience in seniors Hugh Crance and Drew Schantz. But so far much of the show has been stolen by sophomore defenseman Arden Cohen, who leads the team with 11 caused turnovers and is second on the team with
28 ground balls. Cohen had a season-best three forced turnovers last weekend against the Buckeyes, and he also scooped up six ground balls and led two key plays at the end to keep the Irish in the game. Overall, the Irish have caused 59 turnovers so far this season and are holding opponents to 9.71 goals per game. While the team is still working out particular kinks as conference play starts to heat up, an area where Notre Dame has already been hitting top gear is during the second quarter — far and away the program’s strongest statistical quarter to date. Over seven games, the Irish have dominated with a 28-8 scoring margin, only allowing more than one goal once. But for the team to remain consistent, much of the work has to be done on the faceoff, where junior Charlie Leonard’s work ethic has been lauded by Corrigan. Of Syracuse’s seven overall games, six have been against opponents ranked — at the time — in the top 25. The Orange enter the contest against the Irish fresh off of a thrilling 9-8 overtime victory over then-No. 2 Duke, and a victory which extended their win streak to three. Bradley Voigt will be the player to watch for Syracuse, as the senior attacker leads the team in points with 20 off of 16 goals and 4 assists. The contest is set to start at noon Saturday at Arlotta Stadium.
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against Georgia Tech. “I think we have a couple guys like Spencer Myers, Ryan Cole, Ethan Copeland and a few other guys who can steal bases, but I also think that the rest of us are more along the line of base stealers of opportunity,” Aoki said. This weekend, Notre Dame goes back on the road to continue conference play against a Georgia Tech squad off to a hot start in 2019. W hile the Irish and the Yellow Jackets are tied in the conference standings at 5-4, Georgia Tech has wrecked its nonconference schedule to surge out to a 17-8 overall record. Earlier this week, the Yellow Jackets romped in-state rival No. 4 Georgia (8-17, 2-4 Sun Belt) 11-2 ( to secure homestate bragging rights.) Aoki expects continued difficulties at the plate against a Georgia Tech pitching staff that has posted a 3.78 ERA in 226.1 innings of work this season. Junior starting pitcher Connor Thomas leads the staff with a 2.83 ERA, and junior rotation-mate X zavion Curr y has held opposing batters to a .215 average this season. “We’re going to go up against a ver y, ver y good pitching staff at Georgia Tech, so we’ve got to take advantage of opportunities that we get,” Aoki said. “I think we’ve got to take advantage and make sure we do a really good job in the situational hitting game because I don’t think we’re going to have a ton of scoring opportunities.” Aoki expects a trio of lowscoring matchups in the weekend series if his pitching staff can continue their early-season success. “I’d like to see us continue to pitch the way that we have on the weekends,” Aoki said. “I think that Tommy [Sheehan], Cam [Brown] and Cam [Junker] have been really, really good.” Sheehan has impressed to a 3.99 ERA over 38.1 innings this season. The sophomore made his best appearance of the year in a start against Clemson earlier this month, holding the Tigers to seven hits and two runs in a complete game gem on the road. Sheehan will attempt to continue his strong start to the season when he takes the mound for the Irish on Friday night in Atlanta. He will be followed by Cameron Brown on Saturday night and Cameron Junker in the Sunday series finale. First pitch on Friday is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. The series will be televised on ACC Network Extra. Contact Ryan Kolakowski at rkolak@nd.edu
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The softball team hosted nearby Western Michigan on Wednesday evening at Melissa Cook Stadium in an unranked, out-of-conference matchup. Following a successful weekend against fellow ACC member Louisville, in which the Irish (19-10, 3-3 ACC) took two out of three games, head coach Deanna Gumpf and her squad continued their winning ways against a lesser opponent in the Broncos (7-13, 0-0 Mid-American). In the end, Notre Dame prevailed by a score of 11-4 and was able to seize control of the game despite behind early. The game started off with a bang as Western Michigan sophomore pitcher Sydney Stefanick sent one over the left-field fence in the top of the first, surprising freshman starter Payton Tidd, who had only given up four homers in 74 innings of work prior to Stefanick’s blast. The Irish bats were silenced in the bottom half of the inning, but they broke through in the second with a
game-tying, two-RBI single by freshman right fielder Emma Clark. Tidd bounced back after giving up the long ball in the first and did not allow another run in her outing, finishing with three strikeouts and sacrificing only four hits and two earned runs in four innings on the bump. Alexis Hernandez Irish senior pitcher Caitlyn Brooks loads up in the box during the first game of a doubleheader between Notre Dame and Louisville on March 23. The Irish prevailed in both contests by a score of 9-1. In the bottom of the fourth, the flood gates opened for the Irish offense. Junior second baseman Katie Marino got things going with an RBI double down the left-field line and scored a run herself via an RBI single by senior Caitlyn Brooks in the very next at bat. Freshman catcher Shelby Grimm proceeded to score later on in the inning due to an errant throw by the Broncos sophomore catcher Logan Carter, pushing the Irish lead to 5-2. The bottom of the fourth inning also featured
a three-run home run by senior first baseman MK Bonamy to make it 8-2, which was followed by a solo shot off the bat of sophomore pinch hitter Sarah Genz. Western Michigan made their best attempt at a comeback in the fifth as Stefanick collected her third RBI of the day on a single into center, and junior center fielder Kaylen Glenfield doubled to left to score another. Notre Dame’s sophomore bullpen tandem in Alexis Holloway and Morgan Ryan managed to keep the damage to a minimum, limiting the Broncos to four runs total on the day, two of which were credited to Tidd. The Irish added two more runs in the fifth on Marino’s fifth home run of the year, which would be the last run of the 11-4 Notre Dame victory. Tidd got the win, improving her impressive record to 10-3 on the year while Stefanick (4-4) took the loss for Western Michigan. The team’s next action will be at the Skytop Softball Stadium in Syracuse, New York, as they take on ACC-foe Syracuse. Currently, Notre Dame is 3-3 in ACC play, a
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Irish senior infielder MK Bonamy prepares to ground a ball during Notre Dame’s 9-1 victory over Louisville on Saturday at home.
small advantage over Syracuse’s 2-4 in-conference record. The Orange are 12-18 overall but have won three in a row after dropping six of the previous seven. Syracuse also has yet to take a game from a ranked opponent,
whereas the Irish have signature wins against No. 3 Florida State and No. 2 Washington. The Irish are 16-4 in their last 20 games — a mark that speaks volumes about how this team has developed over the season.
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Irish senior midfielder Drew Schantz carries the ball up field during Notre Dame’s 14-13 win over Maryland on March 3 at home.
Prior to Tuesday night, no Atlantic Coast Conference team had ever stolen more than a dozen bases in a game. The Irish changed that narrative and smashed a conference record when they swiped 14 bags in a 6-3 win over Chicago State (6-16, 1-1 WAC) at Frank Eck Stadium. The previous conference record of 12 stolen bases was set by North Carolina State back in 1990. Notre Dame (10-12, 5-4 ACC) needed each of those extra bases on a night when the team collected only five combined hits. “We found a way to overcome a difficult night at the plate where we didn’t swing it particularly well,” said Notre Dame head coach Mik Aoki. “We did a good job of kind of producing some offense in a different kind of way.” Bats went cold with the
falling temperatures after an 8: 00 p.m. sunset. From the bottom of the sixth inning until the end of the game, Notre Dame and Chicago State combined for one hit. Despite struggles with the bat, Notre Dame still found ways to score. In the bottom of the seventh inning, a walk, stolen base and single from the Irish drove in an insurance run to build a two-run lead. In the bottom of the eighth, Notre Dame drew two walks, stole four bases and scored one run despite not collecting a single hit. Over the course of the game, Notre Dame drew 12 walks and stole 14 bases. Entering play on Tuesday, the Irish had collected only 20 stolen bases in 21 games. Aoki said the Irish will continue to take what the defense offers to them on the base paths, but high stolen base totals may not continue in the upcoming series see BASEBALL PAGE 11