The independent
To uncover
newspaper serving
the truth
Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s
and report
and holy cross
it accurately
Volume 53, Issue 118 | wednesday, april 10, 2019 | ndsmcobserver.com
McGlinn Hall named Hall of the Year Duncan Hall, Welsh Family Hall awarded titles of Men and Women’s Hall of the Year By CLAIRE RAFFORD News Editor
The Hall Presidents Council (HPC) awarded the overall “Hall of the Year” title to McGlinn Hall during the Notre Dame Student Leadership Awards Banquet in Duncan Student Center on Tuesday. Duncan Hall and Welsh Family Hall were named Men’s and Women’s Hall of the Year, respectively. Outgoing co-chairs of HPC seniors Joe Trzaska and Brendan Watts said encouraging community between dorms contributes to a better experience for Notre Dame students. “We try and foster
collaboration and communication between the halls because we think the halls are stronger together than on their own,” Trzaska said. Trazka said HPC tried to promote this inter-hall partnership in many ways, but considered getting more students GreeNDot trained their greatest success. “Each hall has its own goals, we try to facilitate their reaching of those goals,” he said. “Our goals as chairs of the Hall Presidents Council were more meta-goals about the function of the council — like trying to improve collaboration and communication between the see HALL PAGE 3
Journalist presents lecture on omega-3 health benefits
CHARLOTTE EDMONDS | The Observer
Students from the hall councils of Duncan Hall, McGlinn Hall and Welsh Family Hall celebrate their wins at the Notre Dame Student Leadership Awards Banquet in Duncan Student Center on Tuesday evening.
SDH employees discuss theft in dining halls By MARIAH RUSH Associate News Editor
Beverly Skopec and her fellow monitors at South Dining Hall have seen a wide variety of things stolen from their workplace. Some of them stranger than others, Skopec said. “Mary Ann [Sobieralski, head monitor at South Dining Hall] saw some guys
KAY BONTEMPO | The Observer
Ocean conservationist and journalist Paul Greenberg presented a lecture on his research in the field of marine ecology Tuesday evening. By KAY BONTEMPO News Writer
Best-selling journalist and ocean conservationist Paul Greenberg discussed his recent book, “The Omega Principle: Seafood and the Quest for Long Life and a Healthier Planet” Tuesday in DeBartolo Hall. The event was sponsored by the Notre Dame minor in sustainability and the department of environmental
NEWS PAGE 2
engineering. Greenberg began the talk by introducing himself. “I’m not famous exactly — I’m fish famous,” he said. Greenberg has had a long career writing about marine biolog y, but recently shifted his focus to dive deeper into the trending topic of omega-3s, a fatty acid that can be measured in humans’ blood. see ECOLOGY PAGE 4
VIEWPOINT PAGE 7
take a big dining hall table, and she called security and they said, ‘Oh, we were just borrowing it,’” Skopec said. “Well, they should’ve told us, then.” Dee Michael, a fellow monitor, said she believes hundreds of dollars are being wasted every year due to dining hall theft — an issue she said is at its worst since she began working at Notre
Dame eight years ago. “I talked to a manager about it [Monday], and he said he has never — in all the time he’s been here — had to buy so many supplies,” Michael said. “Our glasses are going out the door — plates, silverware too — let alone the food. If you say anything to the kids see THEFT PAGE 4
Jesuit priests create community on campus By Jack Lyons News Writer
Although Notre Dame is a primarily Holy Cross institution, it is home to a handful of Jesuit priests who believe the two missions align well enough to live, work and attend classes on campus. The Society of Jesus — the official name of the Jesuits — began ministr y at Notre Dame’s location in the 17th
SCENE PAGE 9
centur y, and built the original log chapel which Fr. Edward Sorin later used with his Holy Cross brothers when he founded Notre Dame in 1842. However, the community of five Jesuit priests who currently live on campus came to South Bend more recently. Fr. Brian Daley, a Jesuit priest, first arrived at Notre Dame as a professor of theolog y in 1996 as a founding member of the community
ND M Lacrosse PAGE 16
which today lives in a house adjacent to campus. Besides Daley, the current community consists of four Jesuit priests pursuing their doctorates in the fields of philosophy and theolog y. Even though Notre Dame is not an institution directly associated with the Society of Jesus, the Jesuit community sends young priests pursuing see JESUITS PAGE 4
SOFTBALL PAGE 16
2
TODAY
The observer | wednesday, april 10, 2019 | ndsmcobserver.com
Question of the Day: ndsmcobserver.com
Have a question you want answered? Email photo@ndsmcobserver.com
If you won the lottery what’s the first thing you’d buy?
P.O. Box 779, Notre Dame, IN 46556 024 South Dining Hall, Notre Dame, IN 46556 Editor-in-Chief Kelli Smith Managing Editor Charlotte Edmonds
Asst. Managing Editor: Maria Leontaras Asst. Managing Editor: Mary Steurer Asst. Managing Editor: Natalie Weber News Editor: Claire Rafford Viewpoint Editor: Evelyn Stein Sports Editor: Ellen Geyer Scene Editor: Mike Donovan Saint Mary’s Editor: Colleen Fischer Photo Editor: Anna Mason Graphics Editor: Diane Park Advertising Manager: Alexandra Pucillo Ad Design Manager: Ruby Le Systems Administrator: Mike Dugan
Office Manager & General Info
Mary Mansfield
Cole Pickford
first year McCandless Hall
sophomore Sorin College
“A house in Italy.”
“A graduate degree.”
Vianney Acosta
Olivia Ventverloh
sophomore Holy Cross Hall
sophomore Farley Hall
“A house.”
“Trip around the world.”
Kelly Golden
Ben Dowd
junior Le Mans Hall
junior Dillon Hall
“A new car.”
“Trip to Europe.”
Ph: (574) 631-7471 Fax: (574) 631-6927 Advertising
(574) 631-6900 ads@ndsmcobserver.com Editor-in-Chief
(574) 631-4542 ksmith67@nd.edu Managing Editor
(574) 631-4542 cedmond3@nd.edu Assistant Managing Editors
(574) 631-4541 mleontaras01@saintmarys.edu, msteure1@nd.edu, nweber@nd.edu Business Office
(574) 631-5313 News Desk
(574) 631-5323 news@ndsmcobserver.com Viewpoint Desk
(574) 631-5303 viewpoint@ndsmcobserver.om Sports Desk
(574) 631-4543 sports@ndsmcobserver.com Scene Desk
(574) 631-4540 scene@ndsmcobserver.com Saint Mary’s Desk
mfilbin01@saintmarys.edu Photo Desk
(574) 631-8767 photo@ndsmcobserver.com Systems & Web Administrators
webmaster@ndsmcobserver.com Policies The Observer is the independent, daily newspaper published in print and online by the students of the University of Notre Dame du Lac, Saint Mary’s College and Holy Cross College. Editorial content, including advertisements, is not governed by policies of the administration of either institution. The Observer reserves the right to refuse advertisements based on content. The news is reported as accurately and objectively as possible. Unsigned editorials represent the opinion of the majority of the Editor-in-Chief, Managing Editor, Assistant Managing Editors and department editors. Commentaries, letters and columns present the views of the authors and not necessarily those of The Observer. Viewpoint space is available to all readers. The free expression of all opinions through letters is encouraged. Letters to the Editor must be signed and must include contact information. Questions regarding Observer policies should be directed to Editor-in-Chief Kelli Smith. Post Office Information The Observer (USPS 599 2-4000) is published Monday through Friday except during exam and vacation periods. A subscription to The Observer is $130 for one academic year; $75 for one semester. The Observer is published at: 024 South Dining Hall Notre Dame, IN 46556-0779 Periodical postage paid at Notre Dame and additional mailing offices POSTMASTER Send address corrections to: The Observer P.O. Box 779 024 South Dining hall Notre Dame, IN 46556-077 The Observer is a member of the Associated Press. All reproduction rights are reserved.
Today’s Staff News
Sports
Mariah Rush Nicole Simon Mary Clare Donnelly
Ellen Geyer Stephen Hannon Maria Paul
Graphics
Scene
Claire Kopischke
Ryan Israel
Photo
Viewpoint
Michelle Mehelas
Annie McCarter
Corrections The Observer regards itself as a professional publication and strives for the highest standards of journalism at all times. We do, however, recognize that we will make mistakes. If we have made a mistake, please contact us at (574) 631-4541 so we can correct our error.
The next Five days:
Want your event included here? Email news@ndsmcobserver.com
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Pro-Life Feminism Midfield commons, Duncan Student Center 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. A panel discussion.
NDSID International Trivia Legends 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Open to faculty, staff and administrators.
25th Annual Hesburgh Lecture O’Laughlin Auditorium 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Ethics and public policy lecture.
Monterey Jazz Festival DeBartolo Performing Arts Center 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Anniversary tour.
Film Screening: “Support the Girls” DeBartolo Performing Arts Center 3 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. In honor of May Day.
Irish Ambassador Lecture 1030 Jenkins-Nanovic Halls 1:15 p.m. - 3 p.m. Byrne Nason speaks.
Snite Salon Series Snite Museum of Art 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Gallery viewing and discussions open to the public.
Theatre: “The Great Gatsby” DeBartolo Performing Arts Center 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Stage performance.
Concert: Tim McGraw Purcell Pavilion 8 p.m. - 9:45 p.m. Grammy awardwinning artist to perform.
The Work of Our Hands all campus all day Exhibition of liturgical vestments.
College offers London program By MARIROSE OSBORNE News Writer
The LEB Summer Program at Saint Mary’s offers students an opportunity to take classes and participate in practicums in London for four weeks over the summer. Students must have at least a 2.5 GPA, but any major can participate. The program was founded by the College’s Interim Provost, Jill Vihtelic, in 2015. Junior business administration major Mia Washington traveled to London in the summer of 2018. “I took a course on globalization and worked for a company which did work on wireless chargers,” Washington said. “I did market research and analysis. At the end, we were able to present our findings to the CEO, which was really cool.” Washington lived in apartment-style housing and was responsible for her own meals. “It was up to us to purchase our own food and learn to cook,” Washington said. “It helped teach me how to navigate a new country by myself and learn about the diverse culture, society and even the political climate in London.” Washington said her decision to go to London was due to family experiences.
“My dad had always wanted to take our family to London,” she said. “He’s an artist, and he always wanted to study the stained glass of London. I decided to go and to take advantage of the opportunity given.” Jennifer Zachman, faculty coordinator of study abroad programs, said there are several classes students can take in London along with the practicum. “All the classes have to do with London in some way or another,” she said. “There’s British Life and Culture, Globalization, Discovering London’s Architecture and Design, Digital Photography and Nutritional and Exercise Management.” Although no students will be sent from Saint Mary’s this year, Zachman said, the program will do more promoting next year and try to have an earlier deadline. “It’s a pretty small program, but students know immediately after if they’re accepted,” she said. “They have to apply through us with an essay and then through LEB, but if we accept them, it’s almost guaranteed that LEB will as well.” Zachman said classes can count either as credit for the Sophia Program in Liberal Learning or as an elective. “It’s a very unique and incredible opportunity,” she said. “Students can get practical experience in business while living in an amazing and multicultural city.”
Washington expanded on some additional opportunities for students that she took advantage of while abroad. “The London School of Economics is right next to where students stay,” she said. “We were able to attend presentations by professors. One I really enjoyed was a professor who gave us the full rundown on Brexit — what it was, how people really felt about it and how the government was dealing with issues.” Mana Derakhshani, director of the Center for Women’s Intercultural Leadership (CWIL), said the London study abroad program is a unique experience for students. “London is such a cosmopolitan center of business culture, a combination of old history and new development due to migration and new technology,” Derakhshani said. “It’s a unique experience, especially because most of our study abroad programs are not in large, multicultural cities like London.” Derakshani had one major piece of advice for students looking into the London program. “Be flexible, be open, be ready to adapt and experience new things,” she said. “If you expect everything [to be] the way you think it will, don’t do this program.” Contact Marirose Osborne at mosborne01@saintmarys.edu
News
ndsmcobserver.com | wednesday, april 10, 2019 | The Observer
3
Welsh Family Hall embraces community By MIKE DUGAN News Writer
Founded in 1997, Welsh Family Hall serves as a West Quad home to around 267 women. The 2019 Women’s Hall of the Year features four floors, 132 rooms, and a chapel dedicated to Saint Kateri Tekawitha. The Whirlwinds are known for what many of its residents call its strong community. Hall president sophomore Maegan Rose Dolan said the dorm’s spirit makes its community a welcoming environment for all. “I think we have a very strong dorm community,” Dolan said.
Hall Continued from page 1
halls — but we did also aim to really boost those GreeNDot critical mass numbers, which [we] were happy that so many halls were so successful in doing.” Watts said Hall of the Year scores are based on four categories — Rocknes, final hall presentation, HPC’s visit to the dorm’s hall council and GreeNDot participation. “Rocknes are our monthly slideshow, videos [and] presentations of the events that went on in the hall that month in addition to a description of the events — a description of the
“Everybody is really proud to be a Whirlwind and everybody tries to get involved in every way that they can, whether it’s through dorm sports, or service or faith … There’s just so many aspects that they can choose from and get involved in their own way to make their own impact on the dorm.” Sophomore Bridget Murphy, who serves as vice president, said Welsh Family Hall’s involvement in the greater Notre Dame community is also worth noting. “A big part of Welsh Fam, too, is having the girls represent Welsh Fam outside of the dorm,” Murphy said. “I think that our really strong relationships have a
presence outside of the dorm — whether it be at other dorm events or other sporting events — I think that there’s a network that’s always expanding to give girls the opportunity to be a part of that.” Dolan said the dorm has close relationships with its namesakes, Robert Welsh Jr., who graduated from Notre Dame in ’56 and his wife Kathleen Welsh. Dolan said all Welsh were once invited to attend a formal dinner with the Welsh family. “Our dorm is 21 years old now — last year was our 20th anniversary and we had the opportunity to have dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Welsh, which was a really
awesome opportunity,” she said. “We got to have dinner with them in the Dhanke ballroom and it was open to all girls in our hall … Everyone got to get dressed up and it was a great time.” Dolan said Welsh Family boasted particularly successful signature events this year. “We have DanceFest … dance groups from all over campus come and perform at Washington Hall, and all the proceeds from that go to Unity Gardens,” Dolan said. “This year, we had a new signature event, which actually won in HPC this year as best new signature event — the Hoedown Throwdown — earlier in the year
in the fall. … That was a lot of fun, and a miniature pony came.” Next year, Murphy said she and Dolan plan to include additional hall events, returning to old Welsh Family Hall traditions that had been abandoned in recent years. “Something we used to do was a signature event called ‘Kiss the Pig,’ she said. “We’re really hoping to bring that back — it would just be another fundraiser for women’s education in Bangladesh. But we’re hoping that, again, we’re … trying to create a bigger presence on campus.”
challenges that they faced and goals for the upcoming months,” Watts said. “So each hall fills these out each month and the scores on those Rocknes comprise 50% of the Hall of the Year score. Another 40% comes from their final presentation at the end of the year. Each hall gives a 15-minute final presentation to the executive board and various other members of the student union essentially outlining how they improved throughout the year and accomplished the goals they set out at the beginning of the year. So that’s 40% of the score. Another 5% comes from the hall council visit. Each member of the executive board goes in to multiple hall councils to kind of evaluate how presidents
and vice presidents were engaging their dorm communities through the hall councils. And the final 5%, which we instituted this year, was from GreeNDot participation.” Junior Clare Pierret, McGlinn Hall’s vice president, said the dorm community’s support of their rector, Sr. Mary Lynch, in light of her cancer diagnosis, was one of hall’s most transformative moments this year. “I think one of our most important things that we did was our entire community kind of came around, came together to support Sr. Mary when she was diagnosed with colon cancer over the summer … different people that usually don’t get involved in our dorm started to get involved. We
kind of realized this is an entire community of women who are interested and excited and want to participate and want to lend a hand in creating a better community, not only in McGlinn but also in all of Notre Dame.” Pierret said the dorm’s focus on sustainability as well as welcoming all residents of the dorm — regardless of participation record — also contributed to the win. “We also did a lot with our sustainability, and we were the first group on campus to do Terracycling, which was a big initiative for us, and our sustainability commissioner was really excited when we went through with that,’ she said. “We also really tried to focus on trying to make every McGlinn resident feel like they were welcome even if they didn’t want to participate in our events. So we kind of tried to do small little things that reminded everybody that in McGlinn, everyone is welcome, everyone is loved and even though they might not participate in everything — all the events we do — we still obviously appreciate them and care for them.” Duncan Hall president junior Kyle Tomshack said he was excited for the hall to be recognized. “I think it’s definitely gratifying and Duncan Hall is ecstatic to get it,” he said. “Our main goal for the whole year was to serve the community and try to build that community in any way we can, and we’re happy that our efforts in doing that were recognized.” Tomshack said towards the end of the year, the Duncan community started to realize that Hall of the Year was a possibility and worked towards earning the title. “We knew that we definitely had a shot, because we really had a push at the end of the year,” Tomshack said. “We knew that we had gotten the percent for GreeNDot, which was huge for us. We made a really big push at the end of the year for it … we knew we had some pretty good scores for Rocknes and we thought we gave a really good Hall of the Year presentation, helped out with some great testimonials from some of our residents here.”
Welsh Family Hall president junior Abby Smith said one of the priorities of the hall government was to engage residents of the dorm who are not as involved with the hall community. “We really tried at the beginning of the year to focus on building the identity and the community and belonging within every girl in Welsh Fam, so that’s something that we focused on as a hall government and I think for us, it really means that we set goals that were not only accomplishable, but very meaningful to our hall too,” she said. “So we saw that reflected in the events we put on, but also people showing interest in the hall community and really getting … that 7% of people that don’t necessarily always go to events, really trying to reach out to them and making sure that they feel comfortable and welcome in the community.” Smith said even though winning Hall of the Year wasn’t a priority for the hall, the dorm is still excited and proud to have received the award. “It wasn’t a complete shocker, but we were excited to win for sure. I think it’s something that it wasn’t necessarily a goal of ours at the beginning,” she said. “I think our main goal was really to do something to help the residents, but as the year progressed, we saw that we were inching closer and closer to being a qualified candidate and being one of the top candidates for that award, so that was exciting for us to know that we had actually made it to that stage.” Watts said despite the fact these three halls stood out, every dorm at Notre Dame contributed to building community this past year. “They were many deserving halls this year, these three stood out amongst their peers as exemplary at building and fostering community, overcoming challenges within their halls and greatly improving upon past years within their halls,” Watts said. “And again, each and every hall and hall president has a lot to be proud of.”
Paid Advertisement
Contact Mike Dugan at mdugan1@nd.edu
Contact Claire Rafford at crafford@nd.edu
4
NEWS
The observer | wednesday, april 10, 2019 | ndsmcobserver.com
Ecology Continued from page 1
“I got tired of talking about the overfishing thing,” Greenberg said. He went on to discuss his grow ing interest in various specific species of marine life, from plankton to krill, and the interactions between creatures from the bottom of the food web to the top. However, he said he knew intrinsically that a book about tiny ocean creatures might not garner public interest. Looking deeper into the connections between the species, he found a link. “The thing that tied them all together was this — omega-3,” he explained, pointing at a slide of the popular marinesourced dietar y supplement. This finding led him to restructure the theme of his
Theft Continued from page 1
and tell them the rule is they can only bring out one thing, they don’t pay any attention. I would think that there’s hundreds of dollars going out the door.” Stolen less often than dining-ware are tables, which have disappeared a couple times this year, Michael said. “This year we also had two tables stolen — they have the Notre Dame ID on it and were made by a worker that recently died,” she said. “One of the managers found one outside the doors, and the other one magically appeared after we posted a sign about it.” Chris Abayasinghe, senior director of Campus Dining, said in an email that Campus Dining has had to replace thousands of dollars in property due to theft each year. “At the end of each year, we have some of the plates/cups/ silverware returned to the dining halls,” Abayasinghe said. “Last year, we replaced approximately $10,000 in plates/cups/silverware.” Skopec said she has had her own experiences with confronting students. “One day I was coming in to work, a student was walking past me and eating ice cream with one of the blue bowls and a spoon and I said to him, ‘Did you get that from the dining hall? ’” she said. “I think it’s like a challenge to them, like to see if they can get away with it.” Michael notices theft every day — both of food and utensils and other property — and said she thinks if there wasn’t theft of this nature the price of each meal would go down. “The price of each meal went up this year to $18.50,” Michael said. “If everybody did that … that’s why the rates are so high for the
most recent book, taking a deep journalistic dive into omega-3s. The fatt y acid has already gained attention for seemingly pseudo-scientific reasons, he said. The internet is rife w ith such claims about the power of omega-3s to improve human health, and recent years have seen a health craze around omega-3s, both as supplements in pill form and in dietar y sources such as salmon. “W hat if you put ‘Omega-3’s might’ or ‘Omega-3’s may’ into Google? ” Greenberg asked. Under suggested searches, he said what he found were varied and sometimes absurd. “‘Omega-3’s may ward off Lou Gehrig’s disease … Omega-3s may help kids w ith ADHD,’” he said. “‘Omega-3 may boost sperm competitiveness.’” Greenberg went on to discuss the recent science behind
meals, because they have to adjust somehow.” Abayasinghe said when students are caught stealing food or dining-ware, the policy is to talk to them about the hall’s policy. “At the beginning of every school year, and towards the end of each semester, we’ve encountered students removing plates, cups and silverware [and] on occasion, our students taking food out of the dining hall,” Abayasinghe said. “We do speak with our students to educate them on our policies with dining in the halls.” Skopec said concerning food, some of the monitors will not be as strict as others. “A couple of the ladies upstairs have said some nasty things to students, but most of us are not really tough about it — if you want to walk out with something, you probably can,” she said. “ … If they’re eating it in their hand, we just let them leave with it.” Michael said every day she sees many people attempting to steal, and she is unable to stop about a half dozen of them. “My feeling is they’re going to have to leave college and go into the real world,” Michael said. “Once they do that, aren’t they going to have to follow the rules? ” Contact Mariah Rush at mrush@nd.edu
these assertions. Ver y soon after they started to consume shellfish, one theor y goes, early humans suddenly began complex language development and reached other developmental milestones, possibly inf luenced by the omega-3s in the new food source. If this theor y proves true, the shift towards consuming shellfish may have played a v ital role in the development of our ow n species. Hy pe around the possible benefits of omega-3s grew further when a researcher investigated the Inuit people of Greenland, who have a diet high in fatt y fish and seafood, Greenberg said. They found that the local populations had high levels of omega-3 fatt y acids, as well as extremely low rates of cardiovascular diseases. “So why is this important? ” Greenberg asked. “Well, it
Jesuits Continued from page 1
degrees to obtain advanced degrees in the University’s prestigious theology and philosophy departments. “The idea is they want us to get the very best degrees, to be in the very best programs that we could possibly get into,” said Fr. John Peck, a philosophy student. Capitalizing on the opportunity to gain the best education is what inspired the Society to originally found the community, Daley said. “They would be less inclined to send a guy here who has been recently ordained, who is fairly young, if there weren’t a community of some sort to put them in,” he said. The five priests each lead independent lives, and only interact in passing during the day. They come together in the evening to celebrate Mass every day at 6:30, which is followed by dinner. The priests take turns preaching at Mass and cooking dinner. W hile Fr. Michael Magree, a theology student, said all the priests are apt cooks, both he and Peck acknowledged Daley is the top chef in the house. After dinner, the priests remain to relax and socialize. They often talk about their days, watch sports or discuss philosophy and theology. “We’re sort of nerds,” Peck
seems that there might have been some element of hav ing omega-3s in our diet that evolutionarily affected our ways of being on the planet.” As described in the talk, Greenberg’s book integrates not only questions about omega-3s’ potential benefits for human nutrition, but also the broad interactions between their sourcing, production and distribution, and their implications for ecosystem health. His career has also ventured into the experimental: In 2017, Greenberg followed through on a dare and made a PBS documentar y in which he consumed fish at ever y meal, three times a day, for an entire year. Undertaking a blood analysis w ith omega-3 index report at the end of his project, he said he was told he “had the blood of a Sicilian fisherman
said. “A lot of what we do is exchange ideas about our fields.” W hile the communal activities of the household may seem mundane, the presence of the community holds great significance for all the priests. Daley spoke about how — though he loves Notre Dame — he would not have remained at the University as long as he has without the Jesuit community. Peck also stressed the importance of community to his success as a student and priest. “You don’t feel like you’re alone in this vocation, you don’t feel like you’re alone in this life,” he said. The community exists as a group of brother priests. Magree, who coordinates the spiritual and practical life of the community, leads it. “He has a special responsibility to make sure that each of us has what we need to f lourish in our Jesuit life and in the work that we do,” Peck said. Magree emphasized that his role consisted more of listening than giving orders. “It’s about creating a space where we can share the fruit of our own prayer and our vocation together,” he said. All the Jesuits at Notre Dame function in their capacities as priests in addition to their roles as students or professors. The priests contribute to the sacramental life of campus by
circa 1890.” Regarding the health benefits of omega-3s for humans, Greenberg ultimately said the results are not conclusive. His research still grapples w ith the question of whether all this was causation or simply correlation. Greenberg reminded the audience that just because two factors appear simultaneously does not mean one causes the other. He shared his general conclusion that humans do need some omega-3s in their diets to promote heart health, but that the threshold matters. In terms of human consumption, the science remains unclear. “You do need to have some omega-3s,” Greenberg said. “But where that threshold is is a little bit squishy.”
Contact Kay Bontempo at kbontemp@nd.edu
saying Mass and hearing confessions at the Basilica. The Jesuits also see students oneon-one for spiritual direction, an area in which Peck said the priests offer a distinctive Jesuit imprint. “St. Ignatius had very deep experiences of Christ, and out of those experiences of Christ, he taught others ways of praying,” Peck said, referring to the founder of the Society of Jesus. “Part of what we do as Jesuits is pass on those Ignatian ways of praying and discerning.” However, the Jesuits do not hold administrative positions at the school, something they appreciate in their lives as students and professors, Daley said. “This is a great place to be a Jesuit, because you’re not in charge, as a group, of the institution,” he said. “You just come and do your thing, and you kind of f ly under the radar.” For Peck, this balance of offering their gifts without inf luencing Notre Dame’s operations defines the Jesuit community at Notre Dame. “Without trying to make Notre Dame Jesuit — which we have no desire to do — I think the tradition and the spirituality and the approach to ministry we offer does contribute something to the mix,” he said.
Contact Jack Lyons at jlyons3@nd.edu
Follow us on Twitter. @NDSMCObserver
Paid Advertisement
6
The observer | wednesday, april 10, 2019 | ndsmcobserver.com
Inside Column
A shallow dive into songs about Marias Maria Leontaras Assistant Managing Editor
Since you’re here, I think you know this about me. If not, here’s the obvious: my name is Maria. There are many good things that accompany the name. It’s relatively short. It’s easy to pronounce. It has treated me well. But there are a few downsides, including but not limited to being in a room with other people named Maria. What’s the worst, you ask? All the songs about Marias. While it is an honor to be memorialized in so many ways and so many styles, frequent serenades with the same tunes are less of one (with the exception of my best friend’s mom. Hi, Mrs. Maginot!). “Maria” from “The Sound of Music,” “Maria” from “West Side Story” and “Ave Maria” only do so much to lift my spirits (aka not much at all). I made a short playlist of songs with Maria in their titles. Here’s hoping my research will result in some new Maria classics that can be thrown into the serenade mix.
“Maria” by Blondie Though the lyrics of Blondie’s ode to Marias are a little sketchy, it has a pretty sweet guitar solo. If your rendition of this song doesn’t include some kind of guitar mimicry, pass on this option.
“Maria Maria” by Santana, The Product G&B Again, kind of creepy lyrics, which is panning out to be an unfortunate theme. Carlos Santana really brings it on this song, though, and it mentions “West Side Story,” a lovely homage to the classic Maria song. “Maria I’m Drunk” by Travis Scott, Justin Bieber, Young Thug Just an honorable mention because the lyrics are so bad, but you need to know this song exists.
“Maria” by Justin Bieber Justin Bieber really goes for it in this poor “Billy Jean” recreation, making up for his involvement in the previous travesty. I just need to give him props for trying and also tarnishing my name. Is this technically slander? Unclear. The song still slaps, though.
“Dear Maria, Count Me In” by All Time Low The discovery of this song contributed to me peaking in middle school. Looking past that, I just made the connection that this song is about a stripper. I only have a few regrets about loving it. Maybe don’t sing it to a Maria, though.
The Mayor Pete dilemma Jack Zinsky In the Right Corner
South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg is a shrewd politician, military veteran and beloved South Bend icon. He has gained national inf luence recently after his initial exploratory committee to run for president, followed by his formal announcement just last week. He paints himself as the moral voice of the 2020 election, but sadly his track record does not point toward morality when it comes to the ethics of protecting the unborn. In an interview with Kirsten Powers, Mayor Pete was expounding upon his Christian faith and how it inf luences his political beliefs. In response to a question about his favorite Bible verse, he chose this iconic verse from Matthew 25: “W hatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” In this passage, the least applies to the poor, the naked, the hungry, the cold and the stranger. Overall, it speaks about anyone who is vulnerable and in need. In today’s society, who could be more vulnerable than the unborn? Helpless infants are legally allowed to be killed in this country if their parents do not want to raise them. Mayor Pete cannot claim to be an advocate for the oppressed when he not only neglects, but actively disservices, the nation’s most vulnerable. Abortion is a national epidemic, claiming the lives of just under 900,000 children every year. No border crisis, climate crisis, terrorist crisis or healthcare crisis can compare to the immediate emergency that is abortion in the United States. No group is withheld more rights and human dignity than the unborn. Any politician who wants to base their candidacy in morality and serving “the little man” needs to include those still in the womb. Mayor Pete’s refusal to help the unborn was on display during a zoning issue for the city of South Bend. In April of 2018, Buttigieg vetoed a bill that would have allowed a property re-zoning to allow for the opening of a Crisis Pregnancy Center which provides abortion alternatives to women who have unwanted/unexpected pregnancies. He attempted to explain that taking a stance on abortion was “above his pay grade” as a mayor. However, if he truly believed this to be the case, he should have
stuck with the decision of his city council, which was elected by the citizens of South Bend. Respecting their decision to move forward with the CPC would exercise grace in defeat and a reverence for the democratic process. Instead, he acted unilaterally and vetoed the bill, taking a clear stance that he supports the pro-choice agenda over the pro-life. Mayor Pete is beloved in South Bend by students and residents alike. Anyone in the South Bend area will tell you about their one-on-one interactions with him and how genuinely interested he is in the lives of his constituents. However, his actions on the street are not supported by his deeds in office. Politicians, no matter how kind they are in person, always have an ulterior motive and objective in each interaction. This is not necessarily a bad thing; serving the people should be a politician’s first responsibility, hence the term “public servant.” However, it is crucial that any good public servant serves their whole constituency, not just those older than infancy. Earlier in the semester, this column analyzed the effect of abortion on the growth of the African American community in the United States and how abortion has diminished their voice in the U.S. government and their presence at the ballot box. In Buttigieg’s struggling city of South Bend (ranked in USA Today’s 2018 Top 50 Worst Cities in America), it would behoove him to help fuel the growth and eventual success of South Bend’s urban African-American community by advocating for the lives of the unborn. W hile this column may sound very damning of Pete Buttigieg, let it be known that on issues besides abortion, his love for his fellow Americans and love for people around the world could not be more obvious. He is an incredibly well-educated, well-spoken, and thoughtful man with exceptional character. However, the abortion issue is too grave to ignore. U.S. politicians, including Mayor Pete, cannot continue to turn a blind eye to the slaughter of innocents taking place on a daily basis. Jack Zinsky is a sophomore from Tinley Park, Illinois, majoring in finance. He writes for the rights of the right. He can be reached at jzinsky@nd.edu The views expressed in this column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.
“Maria Me Ta Kitrina (Maria With the Yellow)” by Sarantis This is the first song I have any recollection of hearing with my name in it. Unfortunately, the Greek classic is a little too spicy to really be meaningful. The first verse has the following translation: “Maria with the yellow / Who do you love more? / Who do you love more? / Your husband or the neighbor.” Four-year-old me did not have to go as hard as she did to this song, but here we are.
“My Maria” by Brooks & Dunn Good news, everyone! We have found one pure song about Marias. Miss me if you don’t come through with the highpitched singing of my name. This country ballad brings the love and my laughs. After this important and necessary research, I’ve come to the conclusion that if you feel compelled to sing a song with my name in the title, stick to one of the classics. I think we’d all be happier if you chose a One Direction song, though. Contact Maria Leontaras at mleontaras01@saintmarys.edu The views expressed in the Inside Column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.
Join the conversation.
Submit a Letter to the Editor: Email viewpoint@ndsmcobserver.com
The observer | wednesday, april 10, 2019 | ndsmcobserver.com
7
The cost of winning Jackie O’Brien Domer Debates
This past week, former President Barack Obama, at a tow n hall in Berlin, made a statement warning Democrats to be war y of ideological rigidit y in the upcoming presidential election. “One of the things I do worr y about sometimes among progressives in the United States — maybe it’s true here as well — is a certain kind of rigidity where we say, ‘Oh, I’m sorr y, this is how it’s going to be.’ And then we start sometimes creating what’s called a ‘circular firing squad’ where you start shooting at your allies because one of them is straying from purity on the issues.” I may hold an unpopular opinion among the young liberals of today, but I find President Obama to be spot on. We too often sacrifice the w in for the perfect candidate, which rarely does ex ist. The 2016 election couldn’t be a more perfect example. A ll of us underestimated the power of Trump, and instead of unif ying behind a ver y imperfect candidate, to tr y and protect some progressive version of America, many of us chose to take action against these interests by refusing to vote, separating ourselves completely from the Clinton camp of the Democratic party or going so far as to vote for Trump. This mistake has had real consequences: we now have a conser vative court. This conser vative slant to our Supreme Court w ill have drastic consequences for decades to come. A woman’s right to choose, the right for immigrants to remain in this countr y and the right of ever y person
to affordable healthcare — policies that affect people’s lives have been placed at risk in a ver y serious way. This isn’t to say that we shouldn’t constantly be in pursuit of our version of progressive perfection. We have to debate. We have to pick a primar y candidate. And we have to work toward our ideal for American societ y. However, there is a v ital difference between pointing out the dow nsides of a candidate, and w riting them off entirely for the smallest of mistakes or minor policy differences I’ve seen it especially these past few months as we mobilize in anticipation of the Democratic primaries. Democrats attacking fellow Democrats as we begin to choose our sides. But at what cost? At what point do we have to reunif y under a shared v ision of America? It’s tempting to believe that we can create change at once. Representative Ocasio-Cortez’s Green New Deal is an incredible example of ambitious progressive thought, but I struggle to see this as a feasible realit y, even w ith the drastic consequences at stake — namely, climate change. The realit y is that change is incremental: it occurs in steps. Therefore, we have to keep proposing such progressive and incredible legislative ideas, but at some point, we have to get serious: sacrificing purit y is worth the w in. For ever y incredible progressive and perfect candidate not yet ready to run, there is another candidate w ith a strong liberal foundation who could strike a chord w ith the general American populous. But our lack of unification has made us a laughing stock of the GOP. We’ve loaded their
verbal weaponr y w ith example after example of liberals knocking each other dow n and ripping each other apart on issues of social justice and identit y. Fox and Friends, rather than covering the issues that matter (and the policy areas where they lose: the economy, healthcare, the list goes on), chooses to focus on issues of culture and identit y, where they can scream to the rest of America: “Look how out of touch these Democrats are !” Make no mistake, these issues are of the utmost importance to me, as well as the vast majorit y of liberals in America, but they rarely w in elections. We have to reorient our thinking to what appeals to the vast majorit y of elections. We have to start focusing on w inning. It’s important to acknowledge that my opinion comes from a place of distinct priv ilege. Unlike most minorit y communities in America, the policies of the next president don’t carr y true life-and-death implications for me. There are people in this countr y who have a right to be angr y. Angr y w ith Republicans, but also angr y w ith Democrats who have promised to represent them for so long. Even still, maybe I’m cynical, but I couldn’t handle another four years of Trump, and I’m w illing to sacrifice a certain level of progressive purit y to prevent it. Jackie is a junior at Notre Dame majoring in political science and peace studies. Originally from the Chicago suburbs, in her free time she can be found discussing politics or the personal merits of Harrison Ford. All questions can be directed to: jobrie21@nd.edu The views expressed in this column do not necessarily represent those of The Observer.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Earn the title ‘pro-life’ Let me start by say ing that I would never personally have an abortion, but that is mostly due to my lack of a uterus. There is little pro-life in being anti-abortion. We must ask ourselves if it is enough to see a child born and not a child loved; a child born and not a child nurtured; a child born and not a child raised. Few of the pro-lifers that I know — especially the most vocal — are equally as adamant about increasing educational opportunities, nutrition programs or health care. I don’t hear the demand for clean water, warm clothes or safe streets. I hear only righteous indignation, calling for the sw ift judgment of the Lord to descend from on high and save us. So when I hear the condemnation of abortion, all I hear is the demonization of women faced w ith an impossible choice. I find nothing Christian in it.
You are my kin, and so, as Scripture implores, I am here to ask you to do better, to dig deeper, to root out all injustice instead of handing dow n platitudes. To make a better world, grace cannot be an abstract: we must find it in ever y facet of our lives. You w ish to protect the unborn, but w ill you continue to protect the queer, brow n, disabled, poor child outside the womb? Will you ensure they are safe in our streets and in our homes? Will you feed them, teach them, clothe them? Will you throw out the men hiding in our churches who w ish them harm? The radical message of Christ is that justice must be tempered by mercy, for life is deepened through its grace. True justice is love embodied in communit y, and love demands that we fight for a world not where abortions are illegal, but where they are unnecessar y — where the material, spiritual and emotional needs of all God’s
children are fulfilled, for as Victor Hugo w rote, “If the soul is left in darkness, sins w ill be committed. The guilt y one is not he who commits the sin, but the one who causes the darkness.” We must be the keeper of our kin, prov iding the light needed so they might find dignit y and hope in themselves. So I ask you, my pro-life friends, to earn the title. Fight for a child fed, schooled, nurtured, loved. Fight for a woman helped, clothed, protected, insured. Create a world where children are blessings, where single mothers aren’t stigmatized, where demography isn’t destiny. That is the better world we must build if we w ish to truly be pro-life, and we can only build it together.
Follow us on Twitter. @ObserverViewpnt
R. Tyrel London senior April 5
8
The observer | wednesday, april 10, 2019 | ndsmcobserver.com
By HANNA KENNEDY Scene Writer
The king is back. But this time, he’s not alone. Romeo Santos teamed up with an impressive array of well-known bachateros — Frank Reyes, Luis Vargas, Elvis Martinez and more — on his latest release, “Utopia.” Every track on the 12-song album is a collaboration with an artist Santos grew up admiring. The end product is a natural, powerful homage to traditional bachata and Santos’ Dominican roots. When it comes to the album’s intent, Santos leaves nothing up to interpretation. Before the first full-length song is a 40-second preface titled “Soy Dominicano.” In its opening lyrics, Santos sings, “Dominicano soy / De mis raíces yo no voy a olvidarme” (“Dominican I am / Of my roots I’m not going to forget”). He makes clear that this album is dedicated to the music that he grew up listening to and loving — and that he eventually made mainstream. The album as a whole foregrounds bachata and its relaxed, danceable rhythms. Bachata — music and dance — originated in rural neighborhoods of the Dominican Republic and was once deemed too vulgar to be listened to by the Dominican elite. Its reception has since changed, but bachata’s embellished, emotional singing and songs that tell stories of love and heartbreak remain the same. “Payasos,” a collaboration with Frank Reyes, one of Latin America’s best-known bachata artists, captures those
By MARIA LEONTARAS Assistant Managing Editor
At (approximately) 2:30 p.m. Friday, I received the following message from a friend: “Tell me not to buy Maggie Rogers tickets for tomorrow in Indianapolis because I absolutely cannot go.” I replied, “Don’t do it (but if you find another ticket I’ll go too).” At (approximately) 3 p.m. Saturday, we arrived outside of the Old National Centre ready to see the self-proclaimed witchy, feminist rockstar in her “Heard It In A Past Life World Tour.” Some necessary context before we continue: The Old National Centre has two separate venues that allow multiple acts to perform at the same time on the same night. Rogers performed in the Egyptian Room while comedian Dane Cook performed in the Murat Theatre. The acts’ time slots differed slightly, giving Maggie and her team the opportunity to look in on Cook’s show. The Egyptian Room’s ceilings featured magnificent stained-glass chandeliers surrounded by faded hieroglyphic-esque art. The vast majority of the crowd sported cowboy boots or sneakers (with small variations). Melanie Faye, the opening act, was a 20-year-old Instagram guitarist who endearingly asked for followers mid-performance. Her guitar riffs electrified the crowd, and her fondness for music set the evening in motion. “I started playing guitar because of Guitar Hero,” Faye said toward the end of her act. “So let me have this moment.” She proceeded to shred, and then made her way off CLAIRE KOPISCHKE | The Observer
feelings of love and longing perfectly. The chorus’ closing line features Santos beginning and Reyes finishing the lyric “Somos dos payasos en un circo de amor” (“We are two clowns in a circus of love”). A similar camaraderie in the face of heartbreak is found among the syncopated guitar and traditional bongos on “Los Últimos.” Santos and Luis Vargas mourn their mutual rejection and find themselves joined in an unlikely friendship by the fact that they “[Comparten] las penas, la desgracia y condena / De ser los finalistas que engaño la Morena” (“Share the penalties, misfortune and condemnation / Of being the finalists that the brunette deceived”). The highlight of the album, though, is Aventura’s reunion on “Inmortal.” The New York-based bachata foursome — comprised of Anthony “Romeo” Santos, Lenny Santos, Max Santos and Henry Santos Jeter — made its mark mixing traditional Dominican music with the sounds of rhythm and blues and hip-hop. In the process, the group brought bachata to the mainstream and earned itself a dedicated following, a following that’s waited almost 10 years for a new song. Santos teased his Instagram followers with the prospect of an Aventura reunion, though it all seemed to be a cruel April Fools’ Day joke. He posted a picture of “Inmortal” cover art and the caption “Nuevo sencillo de Aventura esta noche a las 9PM EST” (“New single from Aventura at 9PM EST”). When 9 p.m. passed, fans were
disappointed; however, they didn’t have to wait long for the real release of “Inmortal.” The song came out exactly 24 hours after Santos said it would. Was it worth a nearly 10-year wait? Probably not. But “Inmortal” is made in true Aventura fashion, with sweeping guitar riffs and Santos’ soft, sirenic vocals. The lyrics are at times cringe-inducingly dramatic, but in the perfectly absurd way that a telenovela is cringe-inducingly dramatic. Sometimes that’s the only way to talk about eternal, immortal love. Whether you listen to the lyrics or not — understand the lyrics or not — “Utopia” is a landmark album in the history of bachata music. Santos is keeping the music that made him who he is today alive one song at a time.
stage — only after making sure she requested some followers for the rest of her band, too. In the time between Faye’s act and Rogers’ appearance, something became evident to me. Though Faye seemed cool and easygoing, her nerves seemed to take over on occasion, cutting through her stage persona and the mood until she’d become comfortable once again and carry on. The duality that shone through Faye’s set reflected the duality of the events leading up to the concert, the venue, the footwear selection and what would later prove to be Rogers herself. Rogers has taken pop music and made it her own through heartfelt lyrics and stellar live performances. I’ll be the first to admit I watch every video she posts on social media multiple times and am left in awe of how she gives every show her all. The concert did not disappoint. Just when the wait between acts became excruciating, the lights dimmed and “Dancing Queen” by ABBA poured through the speakers. Rogers’ band filled the stage, the song faded and the singer strutted to her microphone ready to perform, glitter eyeshadow and all. The opening number, “Give A Little,” not only slaps, but also provides a deeper look into Rogers herself and how she perceives the shared experience of a concert. As the evening went on, it became apparent that Rogers was indeed telling the crowd, “You don’t know me / And I don’t know you,” but we can work together to make the night something special. She took a moment to note that we were making the Egyptian Room a safe space, and if you weren’t for it? Get out. “Sorry, I’m about to curse. It is freaking Saturday night!”
The crowd lost it. I lost it. Rogers carried on, “We are here for you. We’ve got like 2/3 of our set left, so whatever you need to move through — let’s do it.” Cue “Dog Years,” one of Rogers’ older tunes, and the beginning of “The Knife,” which she promptly stopped and started again since she forgot the lyrics. All of these instances built up a cute, kind person who loves to perform. But Rogers’ interactions with the crowd could be a little off-putting throughout the evening. One moment she questioned those in the “premium seating” sections for sitting during a concert (“What is that?”), and though she clearly didn’t mean it to be offensive, she seemed to neglect those who physically cannot stand for however many hours in general admission. But she simply continued with her act, flipping back to the charming persona she adopts when performing. Though seemingly self-righteous at times when scolding the crowd for being loud when she was speaking and calling for “moments of being quiet,” Rogers was justified in asking for these things. She may be a performer, but we as consumers are only allowed access to the pieces of her she decides to show. The duality of Rogers gave me whiplash, but it’s a discomfort that only adds to the mysterious aura of the star. In the words of Maggie Rogers after performing an a capella version of “Color Song” as an encore in which she stopped to scold an audience member for whistling at her: “See you soon” — the duality of an artist and all.
Contact Hanna Kennedy at hkenned2@nd.edu
“Utopia” Romeo Santos Label: Sony Music Latin Favorite Tracks: “Canalla,” “Millonario” If you like: Aventura, Prince Royce
Contact Maria Leontaras at mleontaras01@saintmarys.edu
The observer | wednesday, april 10, 2019 | ndsmcobserver.com
9
CLAIRE KOPISCHKE | The Observer
10
DAILY
The observer | WEDNesday, april 10, 2019 | ndsmcobserver.com
Crossword | Will Shortz
Horoscope | Eugenia Last Happy Birthday: Take the path you are most drawn to, and start doing something that makes you happy. Satisfaction should be your goal. Putting together the pieces that will help you complete your objective will encourage you to accomplish what you set out to do. Don’t let negative or misleading people discourage you. Identify what you want, and make it happen. Your numbers are 4, 10, 18, 26, 32, 37, 45. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Pick up whatever skills, knowledge or qualifications you need to follow your dream. Preparation will be the key to making your dream come true. Channel emotional energy into letting go of the past and moving forward. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Take care of personal business. Don’t leave your responsibilities to someone else. How you handle matters will represent who you are and what you are capable of doing. Show everyone how talented and accomplished you are. Personal improvements will pay off. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Someone will take advantage of your good nature and willingness to do things. Step back if anyone tries to persuade you to get involved in something that might be detrimental to your health, your wealth or your love life. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Keep moving forward. Don’t let what others do make you angry or cause you to miss out on something you want to do. If you want something, ask. You don’t want to participate in something? Say no. Never feel bad about taking time for yourself. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Deal with who and what will bring you the highest returns. Stay focused on what’s important to you, and refuse to get caught in someone else’s dilemma. Use your energy wisely, and keep your emotions and anger under control. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Try something different. Learn through experience and educational pursuits. A partnership is best handled carefully. If someone wants too much, walk away. Build relationships with people who share your values, financial goals and lifestyle. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Spend more time with like-minded people. If someone gives you a hard time, take a step back. Don’t feel responsible for someone who is his or her own worst enemy. Offer suggestions, but don’t take on responsibilities that don’t belong to you. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Participate in events, activities or gatherings that interest you. Sharing your ideas with people who are heading down the same path as you will bring you closer to your goal. Love and romance will improve your personal life. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Make your position clear to anyone you are dealing with. If you give someone an inch, he or she will take a mile. Protect against users or anyone who is a poor influence or tends to be indulgent. Remember you don’t owe such people anything. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t forget what’s happened in the past. The life experience you have will help you avoid making a mistake or giving in to someone who is pressuring you to be a follower. You’ll attract better associates if you do your own thing. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Stick close to home, and work on projects that will benefit you as well as the people you hold dear to your heart. A chance to revisit an old idea or dream will encourage you to learn new skills and gather information. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Keep an open mind, but don’t let anyone take advantage of you. Set ground rules before you get involved in projects or events that include people who tend to be indulgent. Fixate on self-improvement, not trying to change others. Birthday Baby: You are serious, opportunistic and self-starting. You are proactive and adventuresome.
WINGin’ it | OLIVIA WANG & BAILEE EGAN
Sudoku | The Mepham Group
Jumble | David Hoyt and Jeff knurek
Work Area
Make checks payable to and mail to: The Observer P.O. Box 779 Notre Dame, IN 46556
Published Monday through Friday, The Observer is a vital source of information on people and events in the Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s and Holy Cross Community. Join the more than 13,000 readers who have found The Observer an indispensable link to the two campuses. Please complete the accompanying form and mail it today to receive The Observer in your home.
Enclosed is $130 for one academic year Enclosed is $75 for one semester Name Address City State Zip
SPORTS
ndsmcobserver.com | wednesday, april 10, 2019 | The Observer
Sports Authority
NBA
Most likely 2019 NBA champions Lucas Masin-Moyer Senior Sports Writer
Though there are still a few games left in the NBA season, and a few teams and seedings left to be determined for the playoffs, the teams that are most likely to be crow ned champions this year have already locked dow n their places in the playoffs. So, w ith that in mind, I’ll be looking at the most likely NBA champions, just as I did last year, in today’s Sports Authorit y.
1. Golden State Warriors Just as w ith each of probably the last four seasons, the Golden State Warriors are going into this year’s playoffs as the likely favorite to w in the NBA title. After working through some early season drama, and finally shaking the trailing Denver Nuggets for the top seed in the last few weeks, the Warriors have kicked back into full gear, looking like their old selves. W hile not completely dominating the league as in years past, Steph Curr y is averaging the most points per game he’s had since the 2015-2016 season, while Kev in Durant continues to score in droves, averaging 26.1 points per game this season. With these stellar performances, and the team’s experience, the Warriors look like a good bet to w in their fourth title in five years.
2. Milwaukee Bucks Behind the incredible performances of likely league MV P Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks have put up the best record in the NBA this season. The Bucks have proven they can w in against the best teams in the East, w inning three of four over the Raptors this season, two of three over the Celtics and two of three over the 76ers. If Giannis continues his form into the
11
playoffs, it’ll be hard to stop the Bucks in the Eastern Conference, but the team’s relative inexperience might make it so they come up just short in the finals.
3. Philadelphia 76ers Some of this season’s best games and battles have come between the 76ers and the Bucks, specifically bet ween Antetokounmpo and 76ers star center Joel Embiid. After both scoring at least 30 in the first meeting of the season, Antetokounmpo put up 52 and Embiid scored 40 the second time Philadelphia and Milwaukee played. In the last meeting bet ween the squads April 4, Giannis had 45 and Joel notched a triple-double. If there’s a team that w ill take dow n the Bucks in the East, it looks like it most likely w ill be the 76ers, w ith their formidable starting line-up of Embiid, Ben Simmons, Jimmy Butler, Tobias Harris and JJ Redick.
4. Houston Rockets Beyond the Warriors, I have rea lly no idea what w ill happen in t he West. The parit y in t he conference has been incredible t his season — as of April 9, only 6 1/2 games separate t he teams in second and eight h place in t he conference. W hichever team emerges from t his pack w ill prov ide t he best cha llenge to t he Warriors in t he West. I believe t he Houston Rockets are best equipped to f ill t his role, w it h t heir experience and t he prolif ic scoring of g uard James Harden — who is averaging 36.1 points per game — paving t he way for a cha llenge to t he Warriors’ supremacy in t he West. Contact Lucas Masin-Moyer at lmasinmo@nd.edu The views expressed in this Sports Authority are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.
Please recycle The Observer.
Wayde plays final game in Miami, says farewell Associated Press
MIAMI — Come Thursday, Dwyane Wade will have no games left. That is the reality, like it or not. After 16 seasons as an NBA player, after three championships, an almost-annual spot in the All-Star Game, a scoring title, three franchises, four children, an Olympic gold medal and 161 teammates, the end is here. On Tuesday, Wade was playing his final regular-season home game when the Miami Heat hosted the Philadelphia 76ers — with Wade in the starting lineup for the first time all season. On Wednesday, it’ll be a game at Brooklyn to end the season. The Heat started Tuesday with a slim playoff chance, which ended when Detroit beat Memphis. “I gave this game everything I had,” Wade said. “And I have appreciated every bit of it.” So Tuesday was the farewell
in Miami for Wade. It was the 576th and final time he played at AmericanAirlines Arena, all but one of those coming in a Heat uniform. “It’s been incredible. It’s been amazing,” Wade said. “A lot of people in that arena have watched me grow, have watched me be imperfect, have watched me make a lot of mistakes in life, as well as watched me blossom and watched me do amazing things, great things. I’m thankful for it.” The game didn’t tip off until 7:50 p.m. Tributes started in the morning. A Budweiser video showed Wade getting gifts from people — his mother, Jolinda Wade, and others including Andrea Ghersi, the sister of slain teen Joaquin “Guac” Oliver — in a nod to the way he’s exchanged jerseys with fellow players all season. Gatorade aired a video starring John Legend , who sang a tribute to Wade’s No. 3. Heat President Pat Riley wrote
a letter to Wade published in the game program, saying Wade will be loved “forever and for always.” Ghersi gave Wade her brother’s jersey in the video, which was taped last week. The jersey — No. 3, of course — came with words scrawled in marker: “Please don’t forget my brother.” There was a pregame series of events inside the arena. Wade addressed the crowd, thanking every teammate — even ones no longer on this season’s roster — by name. Wade’s children were there. Students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High, where the Feb. 14, 2018, massacre left 17 dead, performed the national anthem. It was fitting that the kids from MSD were there; the tragedy touched Wade deeply and Oliver, one of the victims, was buried in a Wade jersey. The end of the anthem was drowned out by cheers. Wade’s face appeared on the video screens. The fans roared.
MLB | Blue Jays 7, RED SOX 5
Blue Jays end losing streak, beat Red Sox Associated Press
BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox blanketed Fenway Park with pieces of the city’s championship past to welcome the newest members of their World Series title club. It wasn’t enough to ward off another setback for a team yet to resemble the one that hoisted the trophy last year. Chris Sale let a Toronto runner steal home , Mookie Betts fanned with two on for the final out and the Red Sox stumbled again, losing to the Blue Jays 7-5 Tuesday in their home opener. After getting their World Series rings that had 185 diamonds, rubies and sapphires during a ceremony that included the Super Bowl champ New England Patriots, the Red Sox fell to 3-9. A return to Fenway failed to shake the doldrums that plagued Boston during a season-opening, 11-game trip to Seattle, Oakland and Arizona. The Red Sox dropped to last place in the AL East. “We’re not playing very right now as a team and it’s showing,” outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. said. “It’s early and these games still count. We have to get better and
get better faster.” Red Sox sparkplug Dustin Pedroia went 1 for 4 in his first major league game since May. He played only three times last year while slowed by a knee injury. The game also made history: It was the first big league matchup of managers born in Puerto Rico, with Toronto’s Charlie Montoyo topping Boston’s Alex Cora. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. stole home and had an RBI single as Toronto ended a four-game losing streak. Freddy Galvis drove in two runs to back Matt Shoemaker (3-0), who allowed two earned runs in 5 2/3 innings. Sale (0-3) never seemed comfortable and surrendered five runs and seven hits before being pulled after four innings. His velocity has been down this season — his fastball averaged 91.8 mph in this outing — and he has a 9.00 ERA after three starts. “I’m struggling and I don’t know if I’ve really pitched like this in my life,” Sale said. “It’s a tough spot to be in. But I’ve got guys up here fighting and I’ve got to keep fighting. There’s no
giving up. If something’s not working you gotta go to something else. When that’s not working you got to go something else.” Sale’s day hit a low point in the fourth, after Danny Jansen scored on a passed ball. Gurriel kept extending his lead off third as Sale went into a full windup, then broke for the plate. Gurriel easily scored when Sale’s pitch was wide and went to the backstop, making it 5-2. Mitch Moreland and Betts each had home runs for the Red Sox , who got within 6-5 on a two-out RBI double by Xander Bogaerts in the eighth. The Red Sox put their first two batters on base in the ninth against Ken Giles. But pinch-hitter Blake Swihart and Andrew Benintendi flied out and, with most of the crowd standing on a chilly afternoon and chanting for Betts, the AL MVP struck out and gave Giles his third save. While the loss spoiled the Red Sox’s celebration, Cora said it hasn’t affected their resolve to turn their poor start around. “Now we got our rings and now we got to get back to playing good baseball,” Cora said.
The Observer accepts classifieds every business day from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Notre Dame office, 024 South Dining Hall. Deadline for next-day classifieds is 3 p.m. All classifieds must be prepaid. The charge is 5 cents per character per day, including all spaces. The Observer reserves the right to edit all classifieds for content without issuing refunds.
Paid Advertisement
Sports
ndsmcobserver.com | wednesday, april 10, 2019 | The Observer
13
nd women’s golf
Huffer first ND alumna to qualify for LPGA By Patric Schoen Sports Writer
Notre Dame alumna Becca Huffer just became the first Irish women’s golfer to earn her LPGA card. The honor came following Huffer’s 10th-place finish at the LPGA Q-Series at Pinehurst Course in Pinehurst, North Carolina in early November. While sporting the blue and gold, Huffer earned four monograms and two program MVP awards and served as a captain prior to her graduation in 2012. Since 2013, she has been on the minor Symetra Tour. On the tour, she has notched a hole-inone and 10 career top-10 finishes, three of which were in 2018. Beyond this, in 2018, she landed in the top 10 in three of
Softball Continued from page 16
the rest of the inning. In the third, however, a single up the middle from Northwestern freshman Jordyn Rudd scored one more, which ended Tidd’s outing. Sophomore Kenna Wilkey countered in the circle for Northwestern, and was solid as usual; this season, she has pitched 66.2 innings for an ERA of 2.64. She continued the trend against Notre Dame, allowing a single run over four innings of work. The only runs the Irish managed to muster came in the form of a single through the left side of the infield from sophomore Sarah Genz, scoring sophomore Abby Sweet. That was all of the action on the day, as the Irish pitching combination of sophomores Morgan Ryan and Alexis Holloway shut the door on the Wildcats to give the offense a chance to make a comeback. However, Notre Dame was entirely shut down by freshman Northwestern pitcher Danielle Williams for the last three innings. Irish head coach Deanna
T&F Continued from page 16
Parsons took first in the men’s event with an attempt of 59.16 meters, and sophomore Gabe Diederich won the event on the women’s side, throwing for 44.69 meters. Junior Abbey Kapitan was victorious in the women’s shot put with a throw of 14.84 meters, and sophomore Shae Watkins rounded out the strong throwing performance for the Irish with a first-place finish in the discus at 50.63
the tour’s categories — fifth in subpar holes, sixth in birdies, seventh in total rounds played and ninth in eagles. Prior to entering the minors, Huffer barely missed the cut for the U.S. Women’s Open Championship after hitting +17. Despite her success at the collegiate level, Huffer faced her fair share of setbacks as an undergraduate. First, she suffered a broken arm freshmen year. “I was lucky that it wasn’t a big break. I didn’t even get a cast because it was close to my elbow and they wanted me to keep mobility in a sling,” she said. “I had work to do to get ready but my coaches were supportive and confident I would be ready to play in the first event.”
Huffer also suffered a wrist injury her senior year. “Later in college, in my senior year, I had a wrist injury that ended up lingering for a few years, which was a lot harder to deal with because I couldn’t practice much at all and just had to rely on confidence and belief I could play my way around the course during tournaments,” she said. “Our team only had five players that year, so no matter what, I was traveling and playing in every tournament, so I knew I had to make it work somehow, which I did.” Despite these injuries, Huffer saw several successes during her collegiate career. As a freshman, she won 2009 Big East Rookie of the Year. As a senior, she led the Irish in scoring average and top 10
finishes, won the 2011 Hoosier Fall Invitational Crooked Stick and was named Big East Sport Scholar-Athlete. Over her career, she was a four-time All Big East honoree, amassed three top-10 finishes at the Big East Championships and led her team to a 24th-place finish in the 2011 NCAA Championship. Notre Dame head coach Susan Holt pointed to Huffer’s creative mindset as the distinguishing factor between her and the rest of the pack. “Becca loved to compete and loved the many challenges the game of golf can provide,” Holt said. “To this day, we tell our current players about Becca and her creativity and imagination when she played. She could shape shots as good as any college player I have
been around. So many players today are so technical with their swings; they fall apart if something is off. Becca played by feel which is a great skill to have in this game.” Now recovered, Huffer said she is optimistic about what the future holds in the majors. “I’m excited to play on the LPGA this year for the first time,” she said. “My goals are to play my best and finish well so I can play the Asian Swing of events at the end of the season which are limited fields to the top 80 on the money list. I’m excited for the travel to different places around the world to play and compete against the best in the world and see how I do.”
Gumpf said her team’s occasionally sloppy play contributed to the game’s outcome. “We only scored one run, and we ran ourselves out of a few innings,” Gumpf said. “We need to work on those to beat a good team like Northwestern.” However, Gumpf also acknowledged what her team did well on the day. “Our pitching was great today,” she said. “[Tidd, Ryan and Holloway] performed well, but we didn’t give them the support to win the game.” Gumpf said she is already looking forward to what the team can work on in practice to get back to its winning ways, citing the need to do more work on defense and base running. She also recognized the strengths her squad has shown in the season so far. “Our hitting has been consistent and will carry us into the end of the season,” she said. Gumpf did go on to note the need for additional work to avoid contests like the one against Northwestern. Regardless of the team’s performance Tuesday, the
coaching staff’s expectations for the team have not changed, Gumpf said. “We need to put ourselves in a position to make it to the NCA A tournament, and we
need to finish near the top of the conference and win it,” she said. Notre Dame will play next in a three-game homestand against North Carolina State.
The first game is scheduled for Friday at 6 p.m. in Melissa Cook Stadium.
Irish sophomore outfielder Abby Sweet follows through on a hit during Notre Dame’s 8-0 victory over IUPUI on April 2 at Melissa Cook Stadium. Sweet scored the only run for the Irish on Tuesday.
meters. The final gold medal the Irish earned on the day was on the track, with freshman Matthew Vietzen making his outdoor debut in the 1,500 meters, crossing the finish line in 4:01.76. Sparks said the transition from indoor to outdoor is also important for members of the distance squad like Vietzen, noting the significance of speed work on the track for the group. “The great thing about what the distance runners have done recently to start the year is they have not done a lot of speed
work and they still hit their marks in qualifying,” Sparks said. “So now we are looking forward to transitioning into doing a little bit more speed work in hopes of another jump in performance as they touch the track a little bit more. For the most part with the transition to the outdoor season, we were just doing a lot of runs on the road and tempos runs; now we’re transitioning into more track work, so we hope to get a boost there.” The Irish will travel to Louisville, Kentucky, for the Louisville Invitational at
Contact Patric Schoen at pschoen@nd.edu
Contact Matthew Tighe at mtighe2@nd.edu
Allison thornton | The Observer
Cardinal Park this weekend, where they expect a competitive field of athletes. The meet will begin Saturday and continue Sunday. Coach Sparks said he has high expectations for his team heading into Louisville, particularly for the women’s squad. “The women — we expect to be close to full participation. We’re bringing pretty much everybody that’s healthy and coming ready to go and trying to put a good foot forward leading into the second half of the season, because a lot of those women still need to
hit regional qualifying marks so they are still trying to better their times going into this weekend,” Sparks said. “We have seven or eight men who already have regional qualifying marks, so we are going to hold them out of this weekend. So the men’s team will be a little bit depleted as they train and get ready for later in the season, but the women should be [challenged running] with some of the best track teams in the Midwest this weekend.” Contact Jimmy Ward at wward@hcc-nd.edu
14
Sports
The observer | wednesday, april 10, 2019 | ndsmcobserver.com
KENDRA Osinski | The Observer
Irish junior midfielder Bryan Costabile looks to pass during Notre Dame’s 14-13 overtime victory against Maryland at Loftus Sports Center on March 3. Costabile leads the team with 22 goals this season.
M Lax Continued from page 16
on the whole — but it’s just a manifestation of the overriding problem, which is we’ve been inconsistent. And that’s sometimes what happens with young teams, but you can’t use that as an excuse. We need to be growing and developing as we go through the year, and that’s a huge piece for us.” The Wednesday’s matchup with the Golden Eagles (64, 2-1 Big East) will mark the eighth matchup between the two programs. While Corrigan and Notre Dame are a perfect 7-0 in the previous meetings, three of the last four have been decided by only one goal. “I think it always colors the game if you can get off to a good start and put a little bit of the game pressure on them, so it’s obviously important,” Corrigan said. “ … We’ve played a lot of one-goal games with these guys the last few years, so we know we have to come out and be ready to play.” Although Marquette was picked second in the Big East preseason coaches’ poll, the team sputtered to a 2-3 start after losses to Detroit and Cleveland State. But the
W Golf Continued from page 16
Carolina and Texas at San Antonio rounding out the top five. Notre Dame will now shift its focus to the ACC tournament, which will begin next Thursday at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, North Carolina. The Irish will look to shake off their performance this past weekend as they head to the postseason, aiming to clinch their second-consecutive NCA A regional birth.
Golden Eagles, led by the Canadian offensive duo of senior midfielder Tanner Thomson and senior attacker John Wagner, has since gone 4-1. “I think we’re playing a team that’s playing very, very well right now — by far the best they’ve played all year,” Corrigan said. “They struggled early in the year, but they are a different team now than they were then, so we have to concentrate on what they’ve done in their last few games, which is they’ve been very productive offensively. They know how to get their best players in good spots to make plays, and they do it consistently, so they put a lot of pressure on you, because it’s their better players in spots where you know that they’re effective. We’ve got to do a good job of keeping those guys from being in those situations and being in those positions. We just got to make better decisions in terms of our slide
KENDRA Osinski | The Observer
Irish senior attack Brendan Gleason charges forward during Notre Dame’s 14-13 win over Maryland on March 3 at Loftus Sports Center.
game and that kind of thing than we have recently.” With a young team still finding its feet, Corrigan said the key for the Irish to deliver a winning performance will be good possessions on both ends of the field. “The next step is to be consistent. The quality of our possessions needs to be consistent,” he said. “If it is, we have a lot of guys who can make plays, but you have to have quality possessions so that you take what is the best opportunity from the ones that you get over the course of a quality possession and that you’re not forced into taking the first thing that comes along or something that comes at the end of the shot clock. We just need to be more consistent in the quality of our possessions.” The opening faceoff is set for 4 p.m. in Arlotta Stadium. Contact Tobias Hoonhout at thoonhou@nd.edu Paid Advertisement
Paid Advertisement
Paid Advertisement
16
The observer | wednesday, april 10, 2019 | ndsmcobserver.com
track & field | spartan invite; north florida invite
ND finds success at pair of meets By JIMMY WARD Sports Writer
The Notre Dame track and field squad competed at two separate meets last weekend, with four women at the Spartan Invitational in East Lansing, Michigan, and a larger squad at the North Florida Invitational in Jacksonville, Florida. At the Spartan Invitational, three Irish competitors had top10 performances. Freshman distance runner Meghan Scott made her collegiate outdoor debut in the 5K, completing the race in 17:31.92 — her personal best. Senior Emily Franz and sophomore Laura DeVito both competed in the 800-meter run for the Irish, placing third and eighth with times of 2:15.75 and 2:18.67, respectively. At the North Florida Invitational, the Irish earned seven gold medals. Kicking off the large influx of hardware was sophomore Rachel Tanczos, who won the women’s hammer throw with a distance
nd men’s lacrosse
Irish hope to get back on track after 6-goal loss
of 59.02 meters. Junior Logan Kusky followed with a first in the men’s division of the same event, winning with a personal best of 63.92 meters — the second-best hammer throw in program history. Irish head coach Matt Sparks spoke about his team handling the transition from the indoor track to the outdoor. “We were stuck at Loftus there for a while, but it’s nice to get outside, especially for the events that we don’t compete indoors,” Sparks said. “So the throwers throw different increments outside — the discus, hammer throw and the javelin — they are able to practice their events more effectively now being outside. The hurdle events are longer outdoors with the bigger track to do that, so those events have really enjoyed the transition.” The Irish were equally dominant in the javelin competitions: Freshman Austin see T&F PAGE 13
By TOBIAS HOONHOUT Senior Sports Writer
KENDRA Osinski | The Observer
Irish sophomore goalie Matt Schmidt readies for a shot during Notre Dame’s 14-13 overtime win over Maryland on March 3.
No. 10 Notre Dame will look to get back on track with a three-game homestand beginning Wednesday afternoon against Marquette. The Irish (5-4, 1-2 ACC) suffered a six-goal loss to Duke over the weekend, but can close out the regular season on the right foot with three games at Arlotta Stadium before the conference tournament. For Irish head coach Kevin Corrigan, such an opportunity gives Notre Dame a chance to hit top gear before playoff lacrosse. “Our biggest problem as a team right now is just a consistency of what we’re doing from play to play, quarter to quarter,” he said. “That’s the thing that we’ve got to address, and whether it might look like something statistically — when you look at it see M LAX PAGE 14
nd women’s golf | Brickyard collegiate
nd softball | northwestern 3, nd 1
Squad ties for last Notre Dame’s offense struggles during road loss place at tourney By MATTHEW TIGHE
Oberver Sports Staff
Sports Writer
Notre Dame faced off against Northwestern at Drysdale Field in Evanston, Illinois, on Tuesday in an out-of-conference matchup against a solid opponent. The Irish (24-13, 7-5 ACC) ended a four-game winning streak in a break from their usual offensive prowess as they suffered a 3-1 loss at the hands of the Wildcats (30-7, 9-0 Big Ten). The lackluster offensive performance comes after a streak of six games in which they have scored six or more runs. In the first, both pitchers kept the opposing bats silent. Freshman Payton Tidd started for the Irish and had a good outing, giving up three runs in three innings. The first two runs came in the second inning, when Wildcat senior Morgan Nelson hit a 2-run single, but Tidd managed to control the damage for see SOFTBALL PAGE 13
Allison thornton | The Observer
Irish freshman pitcher Payton Tidd prepares to deliver a pitch during Notre Dame’s 5-3 loss to Louisville on March 23.
After a top-10 finish at the Clover Cup in Mesa, Arizona, three weeks ago, the Irish women’s golf team looked to continue its strong play at the Brickyard Collegiate last weekend, hosted by Mercer College in Macon, Georgia. However, Notre Dame had one of its worst outings of the season, finishing tied for last among 13 competitors. Difficult weather conditions played a major role in Notre Dame’s struggles this weekend, as the tournament’s first two rounds Monday were impacted by a lightning delay. The Irish were never able to find their rhythm Monday, shooting some of their highest scores of the season as a result. Additionally, the Irish never got a chance to rebound Tuesday, as the final round of the tournament was cancelled due to inclement weather. With Monday’s results considered final, Emma Albrecht was Notre Dame’s top finisher
on the weekend, as the senior tied for 40th after two rounds of play. After shooting a 78 in the first round, Albrecht improved her score in the second, firing 1-under on her last 11 holes to finish with a 74 for the round. Sophomore Abby Heck was Notre Dame’s second-best finisher and tied for 53rd overall. She fared best in the first round, shooting a 74 before shooting an 80 in the second. Heck was followed by junior Mia Ayer and freshman Claire Albrecht, who finished 57th and 60th, respectively. Finally, while senior Isabella DiLisio finished the tournament tied for 63rd, she improved her score by 10 strokes from her first round to her second. After a dismal first round at 84, the senior shot 3-under on the back nine of her second round to finish with a 74. Mercer finished first in the abbreviated tournament, with Charlotte, East Tennessee State, North see W GOLF PAGE 14