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Lilly Endowment funds youth programs $1 million grant to provide scholarships for students attending Saint Mary’s pre-college camps

By LIAM PRICE New Writer Editor

Col lege President Kat ie Conboy a nnounced in a n Aug ust press release t hat Sa int Ma r y’s received a $1 mi l lion g ra nt f rom Lilly Endow ment Inc. The g ra nt w i l l be integ ra l in prov iding schola rships for Sa int Ma r y’s pre-col lege prog ra ms a nd summer ca mps, senior v ice president for st rateg y a nd f ina nce Da na St ra it sa id.

The endow ment prov ided its f unding t hrough t he India na Yout h Prog ra ms on Ca mpus init iat ive.

“Goa ls for t he init iat ive

include increasing t he number of India na yout h who obta in va luable postseconda r y deg rees a nd credent ia ls,” t he press release sa id. “It a lso a ims to help colleges a nd universit ies st reng t hen how t hey recr uit students, especia lly students who have been underser ved in higher educat ion.”

According to t he press release, t he college’s 40-yea rold summer ca mps a nd pre-col lege prog ra ms t y pica lly int roduce over 500 g irls to Sa int Ma r y’s ca mpus each summer.

“With the Lilly Endowment see ENDOWMENT PAGE 3

Sorin welcomes back students

Courtesy of Lisa Knox

Saint Mary’s hosts annual pre-college summer camps. College President Katie Conboy recently announced the grant from the Lilly Endowment Inc. will help make these offerings more affordable for students.

Saint Mary’s appoints four new vice presidents

By CATHY DOHERTY, CHANCELOR GORDON, CORA HADDAD and RILEY KOSTIC News Writers

College President Kat ie Conboy a nnounced Aug. 17 t hat t he College successf u lly recr uited “four ex perienced Vice Presidents to t he College leadership in t he last nine mont hs.”

Holly Johnson was hired

Courtesy of Barbara Johnston

The newly renovated Sorin College reopened to residents this semester after being closed for the past 14 months due to construction.

By LILYANN GARDNER News Writer

Sor i n Col lege, bu i lt i n 1888 a nd na med a f ter Fr. Edwa rd Sor i n, C.S.C, f i na l ly welcomed new a nd ret u r ni ng st udent s back i nside its wa l ls t h is Aug ust a fter 14 mont hs of ex tensive renovat ions.

Sor i n resident s spent t he la st school yea r l iv i ng i n

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Za h m House wh i le const r uct ion crews bu i lt a new add it ion on t he West Cou r t ya rd. T h is ex pa nsion of t he bu i ld i ng wa s t he t h i rd of its k i nd a nd wa s pla n ned out by Fr. Sor i n a s out l i ned i n a ser ies of documents d iscovered by d i rector of const r uct ion Tony Polot to a nd h is tea m. see SORIN PAGE 3

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as v ice president of adva ncement, Lori Johnson ’91 was hired as v ice president for student enrol lment a nd engagement, Ju lia nne Wa llace, D.Min. was hired as v ice president for mission a nd Ba rba ra May is t he newly appointed provost a nd senior v ice president.

The Obser ver spoke to t he four women about t heir ex perience before coming

to Sa int Ma r y’s a nd what it mea ns to join t he Col lege communit y.

Holly Johnson — Vice president of advancement

By Cathy Doherty Hol ly Johnson was hired last October to become t he new Vice President of see SMC VPs PAGE 5

Campus ministry offers monthly LGBTQ+ masses

By CLAIRE REID Associate News Editor

Almost two years ago, Ryan Palmer, then a sophomore, attended Campus Ministry’s annual LGBTQ+ Retreat.

The typically-overnight retreat is geared toward LGBTQ+ Catholics and hosts speakers like Michael O’Loughlin, author of “Hidden Mercy: AIDS,

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Catholics, and the Untold Stories of Compassion in the Face of Fear.”

Palmer said he looks back fondly on the experience and noted it allowed him to meet other LGBTQ+ students who shared his Catholic faith.

However, he noted that only about 30 students attended the retreat.

“To be honest, it touches a

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relatively small group of people because so many LGBTQ+ people have already kind of given up on the Church. They already have felt unwelcome,” Palmer said. “For the few of us that are still trying it … it’s very tight-knit, and it’s a really important safe space for people.” see LGBTQ+ PAGE 5

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Sorin Continued from page 1

“T here wa s a sketch f rom Fr. Sor i n to act ua l ly enclose t he bu i ld i ng for a t h i rd ed it ion when it wa s outg row n, essent ia l ly,” Polot to sa id.

“T he cha l lenge f rom ou r of f ice wa s a lways to ma ke moder n i mprovement s to t he bu i ld i ng w it hout dest roy i ng t he cha racter of t he bu i ld i ng because Sor i n Ha l l is precious to t h is Un iversit y a nd to t he generat ions of st udent s t hat g raduated a nd went t h roug h t he ha l l.”

Over 69,000 ma n hou rs were spent on t he major i mprovement s t hat i ncluded add it iona l st udy lou nges,

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grant, the College will have the capacity to host more than 1,200 students each summer,” the website reads.

Though the grant will not impact popular athletic camps hosted by the college, the press release said, it will support the Dialogue & Democracy Institute, the Embody Theology Institute and the fine arts and forensics programs.

With money from the grant, Saint Mary’s will grow these pre-college programs by allowing students to participate in them at “low cost to no cost,” Strait said.

“The Lilly Endowment is helping us to jumpstart expanding these programs offering financial assistance and we are committed to sustaining that moving forward,” she said.

Strait noted that Indiana’s college attainment rate is one of the lowest in the country.

“We’re not only f lat but we’re also declining and COVID really exacerbated that trend,” she said. “We have fewer families whose parents don’t have college degrees sending their kids to college.”

The programs, Strait said, are designed to help reverse this trend.

“Part of our ambitions as an organization is to expand opportunity to offer enrichment and not only will that change brains and change perspective, but we believe that it will also advance degree-earning opportunity,” she said.

When families visit the Saint Mary’s campus, Strait said, they develop an important sense of comfort.

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socia l gat her i ng spaces, off ices, exercise rooms a nd k itchens. T he major it y of t he f i rst f loor wa s conver ted to spaces for socia l i zat ion a nd rela x at ion. T he nu mber of st udent beds i ncrea sed sl ig ht ly f rom 147 to 148.

T hese renovat ions were u nder ta ken by va r ious crews of elect r icia ns, roofers, concrete f i n ishers a nd ma ny ot her cra f t smen who worked on t he i nter ior of t he bu i ld i ng.

“In some ca ses, we had 70 people t here worki ng a nd ot her days we had 10,” Polot to sa id. “It wa s a n up a nd dow n process, but it averaged out to 33 people work i ng on Sor i n Ha l l ever yday for fou r teen mont hs.”

“Research shows that then they’ll be more likely to feel confident submitting the college application, submitting a deposit, navigating the financial aid process and subsequently enrolling,” she said.

The programs also aim to be a positive inf luence during summer breaks that could otherwise be a vulnerable time for urban girls.

Contrasting with many suburban youths, “vacations” for urban youth are “where you’re stuck at home while your parents are at work and you have nothing to do all summer long,” Strait said.

“It’s a really different definition.”

Rather than spending their time bored at home, the programs aid urban youth in making good experiences over the summer, Strait said.

“It broadens horizons by giving them exposure to a wider variety of experience,” she said.

The programs, Strait said, embody the College’s goals for empowering women.

“One of the central themes is being an institution that provides access opportunity and empowerment to women at all stages of life,” she said.

“Relatively much has happened over the last years in the Church. But that is not sufficient,” Zollner said.

“It needs also a change of attitude.”

“You need to own it ourselves,” Zollner said “Each and every one of us in this room and online should consider for a moment, now or later this evening, what can you do, what can I do, so that we can be a safer place, a safer society and a safer church.”

Contact Liam Price at lprice3@nd.edu

St udent responses to t he new st udy spaces a nd k itchens t he crews bu i lt have been over whel m i ng ly posit ive a s t he renovat ions have a l lowed for t hem to g row a nd cong regate toget her i n ways t hat had not ex isted for pa st generat ions, accord i ng to Sor i n Col lege president a nd sophomore Pat r ick Ha n ley.

“I t h i n k t he f i rst f loor is def i n itely t he most usef u l pa r t just because t hat’s where t he st udy rooms a nd t he lou nges a re. T hat’s where ou r food sa les a re goi ng to be set up,” Ha n ley sa id. “Before, w it h t he except ion of weekends, we’d ha ng out more i n ou r rooms, but now, I see most st udent s i n t he st udy room

or lou nges on t he f i rst f loor.”

Uppercla ssmen sha red i n t he consensus t hat it wa s g reat to be back i n t he dor m a f ter a yea r w it hout t he u n ique t rad it ions, h istor y a nd t he feel of t hei r t r ue home on ca mpus, Ha n ley added.

Sor i n Col lege wa s t he f i rst faci l it y decla red a residence ha l l by Fr. Sor i n, a nd t here a re severa l u n ique feat u res t hat st udents a re g lad to see rema i n t he sa me fol low i ng t he renovat ions.

“I t h i n k t he big gest t h i ng t hat sets Sor i n apa r t is defi n itely t he t u r ret rooms,” Ha n ley sa id. “T hose a re t he big ger rooms t hat have been a staple of Sor i n for probably cent u r ies, a nd

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I t h i n k some of t he Fou r Horsemen l ived i n t hem.

T here a re plaques t hat denote t he h istor y beh i nd t hem.”

Polot to sa id t he const r uct ion crews a nd t he Un iversit y i ntended to ma ke t he ha l l a s beaut if u l a s it cou ld possibly be wh i le a lso preser v i ng t he or ig i na l st r uct u re of t he bu i ld i ng, a nd st udents appea r to ag ree t hat t hose goa ls were ach ieved.

Polot to sa id he w i l l cont i nue to check i n on Sor i n Col lege over t he nex t severa l mont hs to ta l k to st udents a nd receive feedback on t he renovat ions.

Contact Lilyann Gardener at lgardne2@nd.edu

ND professor sheds light on conflict in Ukraine

By COLLEEN FARRELL News Writer

Co-president of the Ukrainian Societ y at Notre Dame and senior Mar y na Chuma stated in simple terms what she feels Notre Dame students should know about the war in Ukraine.

“It’s not over,” she said.

The Ukrainian Societ y was initially founded in order to celebrate Ukrainian culture on campus, but since Russia invaded Ukraine in Februar y, it has shifted its focus toward advocacy and spreading awareness about the war. About a week after the six-month anniversar y of the invasion, Chuma said the war continues to have a major impact.

“It’s still ver y real for the Ukrainian people and for the allies around the world,” she said.

On Wednesday, the Nanov ic Institute hosted a f lash panel focusing on the current state of affairs in Ukraine as told by eyew itnesses. Multiple panelists stressed that the war is still ongoing and continues to upend the lives of the Ukrainian people.

Panelist Dmy tro Sherengovsk y, a v icerector at the Ukrainian Catholic Universit y (UCU), spoke about how life in Ukraine has become increasingly uncertain as a result of the war.

Sherengovsk y said he has stopped planning more than a year in advance for UCU because he does not know what the countr y w ill look like in a year.

Despite the uncertaint y,

he said Ukrainians continue to hold out hope that they can w in the war and rebuild a more fair and successful state.

“Nevertheless, Ukrainians are dreaming about the future,” he said.

As the war has raged on, countries including the U.S. have imposed economic sanctions on Russia.

Notre Dame international affairs professor A. James McAdams said the Russian economy has managed to w ithstand the sanctions thus far.

“Russians have been ver y shrewd at how they’ve managed them to an extent they managed before this particular invasion of Ukraine.

They clearly took into account the possibilit y of some sanctions and protected themselves ahead of time,” McAdams said.

Certain A merican cultural staples, such as McDonald’s, have left Russia in response to the invasion. McAdams is doubtful this gesture w ill do any thing to change Russian sentiments.

“Russia is a ver y different place w ithout McDonald’s and other companies, but I think to focus on something like that has to miss the fact that most Russians are squarely behind this conf lict,” he said.

A lthough the sanctions have thus far failed to make a major impact on Russia, McAdams said the militar y aid sent to Ukraine by the U.S. and other nations has proven to be effective. He said the support the U.S. and other allies have prov ided has allowed Ukrainians to keep fighting and, in some cases, even regain territor y.

Ukrainian Societ y officer and sophomore Marko

Gural explained the role militar y aid, especially rocket systems and missiles, have played in slow ing the Russian offensive and allowing Ukrainian forces to regain territor y.

“Ukraine started to gain lots of rocket systems and militar y weapons from the United States for the most part, but also from other European allies. W hat this has done is first of all, obv iously, it’s hurt the Russians in frontline position, but it’s also allowed the Ukrainians to launch some rockets into Russian territor y or Russian controlled territor y,” Gural said.

Gural noted that Russian forces were stalled, but he finds it unlikely there w ill be a sw ift end to the war.

“It does seem like the Ukrainians might be tr ying to push for ward again,” he said. “It doesn’t really seem like peace talks are any where close to even starting.”

The media devoting less coverage to the war in Ukraine is a cause for concern, Gural said.

“I think probably personally, for me, the most troubling thing over the past couple of months has been seeing that internet mentions or internet searches, in particular, have gone dow n concerning the war,” he said.

Chuma also expressed frustration w ith the change in media coverage.

“It is ver y frustrating, as someone [who is] part of the Ukrainian diaspora, to see the headline kind of getting lost among other headlines,” she said.

Contact Colleen Farrell at cfarre23@nd.edu

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Saint Mary’s students revive English club

By MARISOL BOHORQUEZ News Writer

T he Sa i nt Ma r y ’s Eng l ish club ha s been dor ma nt for t he pa st couple of yea rs.

T h is semester, it ha s rev ived by severa l Sa i nt Ma r y ’s sen iors.

T he sen iors beh i nd t he club’s reestabl ish ment sta r ted w it h conversat ions i n Eng l ish cla sses by president Madel i ne L aw, v ice president Gracie Con lon, secreta r y Sha n non Haver t y a nd t rea su rer Genev ieve Colema n.

Editor’s note : Law is currently a Viewpoint copyeditor and Coleman is an assistant managing editor at T he Observer, respectively.

Haver t y d iscussed t he goa ls t he club wa nts to ach ieve w it h i n t he Sa i nt Ma r y ’s com mu n it y. “[T he co-cha i rs] a l l had fou nd ou rselves d iscussi ng book s out side of cla ss

t hat we rea l ly wa nted to cont i nue ta l k i ng about i n cla ss,” Haver t y sa id. “We wa nted to rek i nd le t h is love for read i ng a nd w r iti ng t hat we t h i n k a l l majors have. T he co-cha i rs fou nd t hat in ou r cla sses, but wa nted to sha re it w it h t he rest of ou r com mu n it y.”

Bel les’ Book nook ca n be considered a place to w i nd dow n a nd dest ress f rom a l l t he academ ic a nd socia l overload t hat ca n occu r i n one’s col lege ex per ience, accord i ng to Haver t y.

Haver t y d iscussed how academ ic st ressors a nd persona l com m it ments ca n ma ke one forget t he love a nd pa ssion t hey have for recreat iona l read i ng.

“A lot of st udent s a nd ot her majors had a love for read i ng or w r it i ng at one poi nt i n t hei r l ives, but t he academ ic st ressors had put

a lot of weig ht on t hem, t hat t hey forget about read i ng a nd just sk i m read or not f i nd t hat love for it,” she sa id.

Fu r t her i ng t he d iscussion on Bel les’ Book nook’s m ission for t he com mu n it y, Haver t y stated t hat she hoped t he club ha s a n i mpact t hat not on ly reaches t he Sa i nt Ma r y ’s com mu n it y but a lso t he Sout h Bend com mu n it y a s wel l.

“I wou ld say t he t h i ng t hat ma kes us ver y d i fferent is t hat we wa nt to work w it h ou r fel low clubs i n ou r com mu n it y …We’ve ta l ked about a few idea s we wa nt to lay out a nd one of t hose is what i f we d id some work shops i n t he Sout h Bend Com mu n it y ’s school systems a nd broug ht readi ng a nd l iterat u re a nd made it more accessible to ou r schools because a few of us a re educat ion majors a s

wel l.”

Bel les’ Book nook is not goi ng to a lways be solely focused on sit dow n d iscussions over book s.

T here w i l l be events hosted by t he club. Haver t y d iscusses t he possibi l it y of host i ng g uest spea kers who a re aut hors a s wel l a s hav i ng creat ive t hemed pa r t ies.

“We d iscussed hav i ng a d ress-l i ke-a l itera r y-cha racter day a nd or event,” Haver t y stated. “We a lso ta l ked about hav i ng a g uest spea ker who is a n aut hor a nd maybe t he aut hor cou ld be a prev ious Bel le.”

T h is a lt houg h w i l l not be t he sole pu r pose of t he club si nce its ma i n focus w i l l be on t hei r “book ta l k s” g roup meet i ngs wh ich a re bi-week ly. T hese meet i ngs w i l l ta ke place i n Bel les Back ya rd a nd w i l l eit her h ig h l ig ht a ny nat iona l

hol idays or it ca n be a tool to con nect w it h fel low Sa i nt Ma r y ’s st udents.

“Book ta l k is goi ng to be a place where we ca n h ig h l ig ht a ny nat iona l hol idays t hat cor respond w it h read i ng a nd w r it i ng l i ke Ba n ned Book Week or Nat iona l Wr ite a L et ter to you r Teacher day or somet h i ng l i ke t hat … but book ta l k w i l l be a place more so where we ca n a l l come toget her,” Haver t y sa id.

T he Bel les’ Book nook’s f i rst book ta l k w i l l be on Sept. 8, f rom 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. i n Bel les’ Back ya rd.

If st udents a re i nterested i n joi n i ng t he club, t hey ca n ema i l bel lesb o o k n o o k s m c @ g m a i l .c o m or sig n up t h roug h Bel le Tower.

Contact Marisol Bohorquez at mbohorquez01@saintmarys. edu

Temporary ID cards increase at ND

By KATIE MUCHNICK News Writer

T he g loba l sem iconductor shor tage ha s revea led just how essent ia l t he t i ny m icroch ips a re — t hey ’re h idden i n you r ca r, you r laptop, you r elect r ic toot hbr ush a nd even i n you r wa l let. In fact, beh i nd t hat somet i mes u n for t unate photo f rom f resh ma n yea r, each Not re Da me st udent ID conta i ns a m icroch ip.

T h is semester, f i rst-yea rs a nd i ncom i ng g rad st udents were g iven tempora r y IDs, i nstead of t he persona l i zed “Ir ish 1 Ca rd” because of supply cha i n issues related to t he ch ip shor tage.

Accord i ng to Michael Hovestol, t he prog ra m d irector for t he Ca mpus Ca rd Of f ice, persona l i zed st udent IDs a re usua l ly pr i nted on bla n k ca rds a f ter i ncomi ng st udent s subm it t hei r photos.

T h is yea r, t he sh ipment of bla n k ca rds d id not a r r ive u nt i l a f ter move-i n, so t he ca rd of f ice bor rowed tempora r y IDs t hat Residence

L i fe reser ves for su m mer use.

A rou nd si x yea rs ago, t he Ca rd Of f ice sw itched f rom usi ng st udent IDs w it h a mag net ic st r ipe to t he contact less “Ir ish 1 Ca rd.” Each Ir ish 1 Ca rd conta i ns a m icroch ip su r rou nded by a copper a nten nae. Before t he Ca rd Of f ice pr i nt s t he st udent photo a nd i n for mat ion, Hovestol expla i ned, t he bla n k ca rds have a pict u re of t he dome a nd gold-foi led let ters readi ng “Un iversit y of Not re Da me.”

Residence L i fe ha s a tempora r y ID ava i lable for each bed i n t he residence ha l ls, a nd t hose ca rds took on a new i mpor ta nce t h is school yea r.

“Si nce we had l itera l ly no ca rds t hat we cou ld prov ide st udents, we a sked ResL i fe to bor row t hose ca rds,” Hovestol sa id.

T he tempora r y ca rds work at a l l contact less stat ions, such a s ent r y i nto d i n i ng ha l ls or dor ms.

However, t he mag net ic st r ipe on t he back of t he ca rd does not work, so

tempora r y IDs ca n not be used at Gr ubhub k iosk s or vend i ng mach i nes.

Ti m Sloa n, a f i rst-yea r i n O’Nei l l Fa m i ly Ha l l, sa id he had d i f f icu lt y order i ng food at t he k iosk s.

“I t r ied to get food at some place i n t he L a For t u ne center, a nd [t he tempora r y ca rd] just wou ld n’t work,” Sloa n sa id. “I wa s w it h t h ree ot her f resh men, a nd none of t hei rs d id eit her, so we just had to use a reg u la r debit ca rd.”

T he sem iconductor shor tage bega n i n t he second qua r ter of 2020, du r i ng t he COV ID-19 pa ndem ic. At t he beg i n n i ng of t he pa ndemic, t he dema nd for ch ips i ncrea sed d ra st ica l ly, a s more people were i nvest i ng i n work-f rom-home technolog y a nd ot her dev ices.

Automa kers bega n to compete for t he l i m ited ch ip supply, causi ng a r ise i n ca r pr ices a nd ma nu fact u r i ng delays.

T he shor tage caused sign i f ica nt delays i n sh ipment s f rom t he Ca rd Of f ice’s ma nu fact u rer, ColorID, Hovestol sa id.

“We ordered [t he ca rds], I t h i n k a mont h or a mont h a nd a ha l f before to prevent t h is, but t he delays got worse,” he added.

L a st yea r, t he ca rds were si m i la rly delayed, but t hey a r r ived a week before move i n. A s t he shor tage is expected to cont i nue i nto 2023, t he Ca rd Of f ice is pla n n i ng to order t he st udent IDs by Ja nua r y at t he latest, Hovestol ex pla i ned.

Hovestol sa id t hat st udent s a re no longer receivi ng a ny tempora r y IDs. T he Ca rd Of f ice received a sh ipment of 2,000 ca rds Aug. 19 a nd a n add it iona l 4,000 ca rds Aug. 29.

“In a nor ma l Aug ust, we pr i nt about 4,500 ca rds.

A nd so we’re obv iously over t hat t h reshold where we ca n cover t h is whole mont h a nd t hen i nto t he nex t couple of mont hs a s wel l,” Hovestol sa id.

St udents ca n now go to Du nca n St udent Center to pick up t hei r per ma nent IDs a nd get t hei r pict u re reta ken, i f t hey w ish.

Nata l ie Sekera k, a f i rstyea r i n Welsh Fa m i ly Ha l l,

sa id it wa s “a process” to pick up her per ma nent ID. “T hey on ly gave us speci f ic hou rs we cou ld come, a nd t hey were a l l du r i ng school hou rs,” Sekera k sa id. “It wa s a l it t le d i f f icu lt to schedu le a rou nd my cla sses.”

Sekera k wa ited in a 30-m i nute l i ne before receiv i ng her per ma nent ID. “W hen I f i na l ly got t h roug h t he l i ne, it wa s a pret t y qu ick process,” she sa id. “I wa s su r pr ised how fa st t hey pr i nted it.”

A s of Tuesday, Aug. 30, less t ha n 500 f i rst-yea r st udent s d id not have a per ma nent ID, accord i ng to Hovestol.

T h is mea ns about 75% of f i rst-yea rs have received t hei r per ma nent IDs. T he Ca mpus Ca rd Of f ice bega n to reach out to g raduate st udents Wed nesday.

T he Ca mpus Ca rd of f ice w i l l be stat ioned i n Du nca n St udent Center W102B u nt i l Sept. 9 for st udents who st i l l need to pick up t hei r per ma nent ID. Contact Katie Muchnick at kmuchnic@nd.edu

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Adva ncement at t he College.

A g raduate of India na Universit y, Johnson majored in nonprof it ma nagement a nd has been in t he business ever since.

“I’ve been doing f undra ising since t he day I got out of col lege,” Johnson sa id. “It’s my passion.”

As Vice President of Adva ncement, Johnson is responsible for focusing on ex terna l factors, such as work ing w it h donors, a lumnae a nd students, as wel l as socia l media a nd t he Col lege’s website.

By work ing closely w it h t hese g roups, Johnson is able to f undra ise a nd increase revenue for t he col lege.

Johnson att ributed joining t he Sa int Ma r y’s communit y to President Kat ie Conboy a nd t he Revere a nd Rev ise st rateg ic pla n.

“I felt so excited to come a nd do t his work w it h a President who had such a beaut if u l st rateg ic pla n in place, a nd a roadmap for t he nex t eight yea rs,” Johnson stated. “That’s rea lly ha rd to f ind.”

The Revere a nd Rev ise pla n maps out what t he Col lege hopes to accomplish by 2030 a nd is featured on t he Col lege’s website.

W hen asked what she loves most about her job, Johnson sa id one of t he events she loves most is reunion week.

“A l l t he a lumnae come back to ca mpus, a nd you see how much t hey love t he inst itut ion.” Johnson stated.

“It just reminds you why we do what we do.”

Johnson sa id t he Col lege is in a silent phase of a comprehensive ca mpa ig n.

She is focusing on pa r tnering w it h const ituents to work towa rds f u lf illing t he Revere a nd Rev ise st rateg ic pla n. She sa id she is look ing for wa rd to work ing w it h her tea m to ma ke Sa int Ma r y’s st ronger a nd hopef u lly celebrate t he success of Revere a nd Rev ise in eight yea rs.

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Campus Ministry chaplain to LGBTQ+ students Fr. Joe Corpora, said he’s also observed that many LGBTQ+ people “are beyond the Church.”

“You can’t blame them,” Corpora continued. “A lot of LGBTQ people say, ‘I left the Church because it left me,’ and I understand that, but our hope is that we can provide an opportunity through Campus Ministry to invite people to give the Church a second chance.”

This year, Corpora and Campus Ministry will offer

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Lori E. Johnson — Vice president for student enrollment and engagement

By Chancelor Gordon

curriculum, outside of t he classroom, across t he tricampus communit y and in Sout h Bend.”

Reminding students to reach out to her, Johnson spoke to t he cha llenges t hat come w it h grow t h.

“Do not forget t hat grow t h a lso comes from struggle, so tr y to embrace t hat,” she said. “I want to hear from you often about your experience, including when you are celebrating a success, pondering a big decision or question or in need of a listening ear.”

Newly appointed Vice President of Student Enrollment and Engagement, Lori E. Johnson, recent ly began her role at Saint Mar y’s in which she executes numerous responsibilities regarding t he Saint Mar y’s experience for prospective students to graduating seniors.

Johnson describes her position as “[requiring] a holistic approach to student recruitment, engagement, and support so we can better deliver on our mission to educate students of a ll backgrounds for lives of purpose and ser v ice.”

Gaining experience t hroughout her career in higher education, Johnson said she hopes she can equip students for success at t he College and while mobilizing resources to advance Saint Mar y’s mission.

“This new role a llows me to bring a ll of t hat experience to lead one large div ision of ta lented and dedicated staff to advance our mission and partner w it h our students on t heir journey to help t hem f ulf ill t heir goa ls and aspirations,” Johnson said.

Being an a lumna and prev iously work ing in academic af fairs at Saint Mar y’s College, t his position holds a specia l place in Johnson’s heart.

“Today I feel fortunate to have an opportunit y to give back in a meaning f ul way and to be part of preparing t he next generation of women leaders,” Johnson stated.

Johnson eagerly began her role excited to learn more about t he students and facult y a long w it h t he opportunit y to do her part in f urt hering t he grow t h of Saint Mar y’s.

“I couldn’t be more t hrilled to be back home at Saint Mar y’s,” she said.

“I hope you embrace a ll of t he opportunities in t he

Vice president for mission Julianne Wa llace D.Min. said she starts her day in awe of The Avenue, which leads her to what she most recent ly ca lls her workplace.

“As I drive dow n t he avenue ever y morning, I still cannot believe I have t he opportunit y to work at Saint Mar y’s,” Wa llace stated.

Hired in Aug ust of t his year, Wa llace ta lks about her f irst few weeks on campus.

“One of my favorite moments t hus far has been at our f irst-ever convocation event before classes started,” Wa llace reca lled. “Many from our student body gat hered for a f un-f illed energetic event to start our semester off on a high note.

I was ama zed at t he support and camaraderie bet ween our students.”

Wa llace spoke about her hopes for her position.

“To be a V P for mission means being a relationship builder, a communicator, a strategic administrator and a charismatic leader” Wa llace said.

Wa llace explained t hat she is work ing w it h her f irst a ll-fema le team and comments on how excited she is to work w it h t hese senior leaders.

“My job as t he mission off icer is to encourage communication around our mission, create opportunities for mission education

monthly Saturday Vigil Masses geared toward LGBTQ+ students in the Dillon Hall Chapel.

This semester’s Masses will take place Sept. 24, Oct. 29, Nov. 12 and Dec. 3, each at 5 p.m.

Corpora said Campus Ministry began holding Masses for the LGBTQ+ community last semester but decided to create a more formal schedule this year.

He said they settled on holding the Masses once a month so students could continue to attend their dorm Masses or other Masses most of the time.

However, if he finds that some students only feel comfortable

attending the LGBTQ+ Mass and would not attend Mass otherwise, he may add more Mass dates.

“It’s an LGBTQ Mass, but anyone is welcome,” Palmer said. “It’s very affirming of the community, and that’s really great because, oftentimes, it’s really hard to find a community to worship with as a gay person because there are a lot of people, especially at a place like Notre Dame, who are not accepting of you, and you just don’t feel comfortable around them. So it’s really nice to be able to worship in a community of people where you can feel comfortable being

Julianne Wallace — Vice President for Mission

By Cora Haddad

and integration across campus and support t he various mission initiatives w it hin t he administration” she added.

A fter her series of interv iews, including meeting w it h Saint Mar y’s College President Katie Conboy, and President of t he Sisters of t he Holy Cross, Sister M. Veronique ( Wiedower), Wa llace spent a day on campus.

She reca lled how she fell in love w it h Saint Mar y’s after her v isit to campus.

“I a lso spent a day on campus meeting w it h various campus constituencies, such as direct reports, close collaborators and fellow administrations,” Wa llace described. “It was a long day — but tota lly energizing ! A f ter I f inished t he f ina l round of inter v iew, I was conv inced t hat Saint Mar y’s was where I wanted to be.”

Wa llace’s job includes not only Saint Mar y’s College, but t he Sisters of t he Holy Cross as well. She a lso covers interaction w it h t he tricampus communit y, stating her hopes for building communit y bet ween mission leaders.

“I hope t hat our tri-campus communit y, t hrough our respective mission leaders, can work on building and articulating t he Holy Cross charism t hroughout our communit y,” Wa llace said.

Above a ll, she urges t he prioritization of Saint Mar y’s mission.

“I hope to empower a ll our facilit y staf f and students to see t hemselves in our mission of prov iding a Cat holic women’s residentia l and libera l arts education ! ” Wa llace said.

Barbara May — Senior vice president and provost

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May comes to Saint Mar y’s af ter hav ing ser ved at t he College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s Universit y in Minnesota for 16 years.

For 10 years, May was a biolog y professor, but made t he sw itch to administration where she held t he position of academic dean for si x years.

May says t hat work ing in an administrative position a llowed her to experience new leadership. “… I found t hat at t he higher level, at t he administrative level, you get to have an inf luence in a larger way, whet her it’s t hrough curriculum or support for students, you’re inf luencing t hose of f ices and programs and you can do so in ver y positive ways,” she said.

Wit h prev ious experience at libera l arts schools, Saint Benedict and Saint John’s, a college for women and a college for men respectively, May was draw n to t hose same aspects at Saint Mar y’s.

“The word I hear a lot here which I truly appreciate is t hat empowerment — empowering women, giv ing t hem t he conf idence to be leaders and to graduate as lifelong learners, and to ta ke risks,” she said.

As senior v ice president and provost, May has a passion for ser v ing students and creating an env ironment t hat w ill best ser ve t hem now and in t he f uture. “… From my perspective, I would love to leave ensuring t hat we have t he right programming for students … t hat is going to a llow t hem to propel t hemselves into … whatever career t hey’re interested in, passionate about, or t hat doesn’t even ex ist yet.”

By Riley Kostic At t he beginning of Aug ust, Saint Mar y’s president Dr. Katie Conboy welcomed Dr. Barbara May to her leadership team as senior v ice president and provost.

yourself.”

Corpora said creating an environment where LGBTQ+ Catholics can feel comfortable being who they are and not feel forced to choose between being gay or being Catholic is crucial. He wants these students not to feel that they have to “fit in,” but rather that they belong.

“When you fit in, you have to sort of change how you are to fit in,” Corpora explained. “But when you belong, you are who you are … and you don’t have to change who you are before God to belong.”

Corpora said while he knows there will be Catholics and members of the Notre Dame

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community that object to the LGBTQ+ Masses, he is trying to follow a model he feels is inspired by Jesus Christ and the Pope.

“What I would say to anybody is ‘I am trying to follow the model of Pope Francis, who has asked us to accompany people wherever they are in their lives,’” Corpora said. “The most important proclamation of Jesus was not about laws.

It was about love and accompanying people in life.”justice major isn’t necessary, but you have to have some Contact Claire Reid at creid6@nd.edu

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Inside Column

What I’ll carry with me

The Observer’s declassified school survival guide

Genevieve Coleman Assistant Mananging Editor

If you ever happen to see me wa l k i ng a rou nd ca mpus t h is yea r, t here’s a n i ncred ibly h ig h cha nce you w i l l a lso not ice my 40 ou nce water bot t le.

It’s act ua l ly k i nd of ha rd to m iss. A side f rom how la rge t he bot t le it sel f is, it’s a br ig ht m i nt g reen a nd shows of f my favor ite st ickers (w it h more on t he way f rom Redbubble).

I t h i n k t he t h i ng t hat st ick s out t he most about t h is water bot t le is t hat I have to hold it i n my ha nd. My la rge g reen f r iend w i l l not f it i nto t he side pocket of my back pack, no mat ter how much I t r y.

So I ca r r y my water bot t le w it h me ever y where — whet her I’m i n cla ss at Sa i nt Ma r y ’s, wa l k i ng up a nd dow n T he Avenue to get to Not re Da me or somet i mes of f-ca mpus to my f ield placement. A s a ny la rge water bot t le ow ner k nows, you feel t he added weig ht of t he bot t le, i n add it ion to ever y t h i ng else i n you r back pack.

But you lea r n to adapt to t he ex t ra weig ht i n you r ha nds. If you sta r t to wa l k away w it hout pick i ng t he bot t le up, you k now r ig ht away t hat it’s not w it h you.

You rea l i ze what you act ua l ly ca r r y w it h you ever y day.

My v ision of what col lege wou ld be ha s d ra st ica l ly cha nged when I moved i n a rou nd t h is t i me t h ree yea rs ago. At some poi nt s du r i ng my t i me i n col lege, I have been over whel med by t he t h i ngs I’ve lost to t he pa ndem ic. But i n t u r n, I have a l ready ga i ned more t ha n I wou ld ever i mag i ne — my best f r iends, T he Obser ver a nd t he st udent s I have taug ht i n Sout h Bend.

A nd wh i le I st i l l have a not her yea r before I’m done, I k now t he t h i ngs I w i l l ca r r y w it h me a f ter I g raduate.

To t he f i rst-yea rs st i l l set t l i ng i nto t he t r i-ca mpus, I’m def i n itely not t he f i rst to tel l you t he nex t fou r yea rs w i l l go by i n a n i nsta nt.

W hen I moved a few week s ago, I sat i n my room a lone a nd t houg ht about a l l t he t h i ngs I wou ld do for t he la st t i me t h is yea r. T he t houg ht of ever y t h i ng I loved i n t h is place end i ng wa s ter r i f y i ng. T hen I t houg ht about a l l of what l ies a head for me.

I have been luck y enoug h to d iscover what d i rect ion I wa nt to ta ke my l i fe by bei ng i nvolved i n t he t r i-ca mpus. I k now what col lege ex per iences — good a nd bad — w i l l shape me for t he rest of my l i fe.

So embrace a l l of t hese new pa r ts of col lege. Fi nd you r way out of you r room. Ta l k to t hat person who you m ig ht be a f ra id to i nt roduce you rsel f to. Get of f ca mpus a nd ex plore t he Sout h Bend com mu n it y. Don’t cha nge you rsel f to f it ot her people’s ex pectat ions.

Fi l l you r bot t le w it h t he t h i ngs t hat w i l l susta i n you — long a f ter you leave t he t r i-ca mpus.

You can contact Genevieve at gcoleman01@saintmarys.edu.

The views expressed in this Inside Column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.

With another academic year comes the dayto-day stress of being a student on the tri-campus: early morning labs, long hours studying and papers that won’t write themselves. Then, there’s adjustments in dorm life, from having a random roommate to feeling the pressure to go out every weekend.

No matter where you are in your college experience, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed with balancing everything you have on your plate.

As we come to the end of the second week of the semester, The Observer editorial board has some tips on how to make the most of your time academically, socially and personally.

Ask for academic assistance If there’s a particular class you’re struggling with, take up your professor on open office hours. Professors are very approachable, especially when you ask for help early.

Going to office hours early in the semester can lead to strong relationships with professors, making it easier for them to help you.

Beyond office hours, the Learning Resource Center at Notre Dame provides free tutoring for first-year classes such as accounting, applied math, microeconomics and chemistry.

If you’re struggling with an essay prompt, you can talk to a peer tutor at the Writing Centers at Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s and Holy Cross.

If you want to practice speaking another language, visit Notre Dame’s Center for Study of Language and Culture (CSL).

Become a Google Calendar guru We’re not saying that you have to become one of those people who sends their friends calendar invites to hang out, but it definitely helps to use some sort of calendar system in college. Writing down all of your deadlines for the semester in advance is an easy strategy to feel on top of your school work. This can help you plan ahead for weeks when you have three exams and two essays due in the span of a few days. Even for extracurriculars, clubs often plan their events in advance, so it’s useful to have a calendar app notify you of things rather than having to remember it all. (And don’t forget to color code!)

Advocate for mental health College can be difficult, and ensuring the stability of your mental health after living through a pandemic is crucial. Notre Dame’s University Counseling Center, Saint Mary’s Health and Counseling Center and Holy Cross counseling services provide students

free access to licensed mental health professionals.

If you need a ride off campus to access mental health resources, don’t hesitate to ask an upperclassman or a member of your hall staff. Be aware of your own feelings and check in with your friends — whether they look like they are struggling or not. Remember, taking care of your mind is just as important as taking care of your body.

Email enthusiastically College can be an intimidating place when you first arrive. The next four years are full of possibilities — research, study abroad, extracurriculars, work-study jobs, supplementary majors, honors programs and more. The plethora of options can leave you wondering where to start. When exploring these opportunities, remember that all of these people are either your peers or your teachers, and they would be very open to talking with you about whatever you’re interested in. So email that professor who’s researching the anthropology of hiphop, get lunch with that senior who spent a summer in Jerusalem and reach out to that leader of a club you’ve been eyeing. College is an amazing time to learn the kind of wacky, joy-inducing things adults pay to learn about later in life.

Don’t sleep on dorm life (but do sleep in general) Living in dorms can get old pretty quick.

To have an enjoyable experience, make the best of the time you spend on campus. Be friendly to your roommate(s). Be courteous of the spaces you share with others. Spend time outside your room (and make the most of the nice weather while you still can) so you can meet people outside your hall. You never know where you will meet your best friends.

Pursue your passions After attending activity fairs, you’ve probably realized, you don’t have time to join all the clubs you expressed interest in. Be realistic about what you are able to commit yourself to.

If you have trouble deciding which listservs to unsubscribe from, think about where you want to see yourself at the end of your time here. To which clubs and activities do you want to devote your time? Try new things, so you can find your passions and stick with them. You can always come back to something else if you realize down the road it becomes a better fit for you! It’s never too late to join different clubs.

Welcome to the tri-campus community! Let’s make it a great year.

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Notre Dame vs. Ohio State: The wolf rushes into the lion’s jaws Stephen Viz Poor Stephen’s Scrapbook

Robb Sta rk a nd Ty w in La nnister. Da niel in t he Lion’s Den. The mov ie “300.”Rock y Ba lboa in Russia. Not re Da me footba l l opening t he 2022 season at The Shoe. A l l of t hese situat ions a re sy nony mous w it h underdogs involved in t he f ig ht of a lifet ime, a nd if t he bett ing public has a ny t hing to say about it, The Fig ht ing a re a M ASSI VE underdog t his weekend. I love Ma rcus Freema n a nd his noncha la nt att itude towa rds t he -17.5 point line t he Irish have been placed at, but never t heless, Not re Da me w i l l go into t his as t he la rgest underdog I t hin k t hey’ve been placed in t he last 20 yea rs.

But I a m not here to ta l k about t he state of Not re Da me Footba l l, or even dabble to ma ke a predict ion about t he outcome of t he ga me or season. Ever since my 13-yea r-old self-predicted a 23-21 Ir ish v ictor y on Ja nua r y 7, 2013, I don’t da re pa r ta ke in such act iv it ies. On t he cont ra r y, I wou ld love to spea k to t he fa ntast ic t ime t hat v isit ing Not re Da me students w i l l have t his weekend if t hey have chosen to attend tomorrow’s ga me. Easi ly t he most daunt ing ea rly season matchup in recent memor y, t he t hreat of t he outcome has not dissuaded underg rads a nd a lumni a li ke f rom book ing pla ns to drive into Columbus t his weekend. A nd I applaud t hem.

Because yes, rega rd less of your outcome in t he student t icket lotter y, a nd rega rd less of t he score at t he end of t he contest, if you a re t raveling to t he ga me, you a re bound for t he t ime of

your life.

Persona l ly, I have had a euphoric ex perience as a n Irish fa n in a v isit ing stadium. The hig h, lows a nd adrena line delivered by t raveling a nd ga me-w inning f ields ca n a lmost riva l ga me day at Not re Da me. Of course, I a m spoi led t hat t his ga me happened to be played in Ta l la hassee as we took on Florida State last yea r during Labor Day weekend, but I a lmost didn’t attend.

Emphasis on a lmost. A n inv ite to Ta l la hassee was ex tended to me ea rly last Aug ust when I was told t hat a g roup of f riends were pla nning to ma ke a weekend out of t he t rip. They inv ited me a nd ot hers to do t he sa me. Skept ica l at f irst, I cata loged a lmost ever y excuse in t he book to avoid f ur t her conversat ions about attending. “The job sea rch”, “homework”, “W ho w i l l wa l k my dog? ” (I’ve never had a dog), “A l l my money is t ied up in long term municipa l bonds” were a l l excuses involved in my f ig ht aga inst t he inev itable. But deep dow n, I rea l ly wa nted to go. A nd f ina l ly, a f ter a push f rom my mom, my bests f riend a nd I decided to go over Spicy Siracha Caesa r Sa lads at Br u Burger. Florida State vs. Not re Da me was on.

We immediately booked $120 round t rip f lig hts (yes, t he good old days), a nd f lew out of O’Ha re in t he midd le of t he nig ht to ma ke it to At la nta. From At la nta we rented a ca r to ma ke it Florida’s capita l by Saturday a f ternoon. A f ter Popeyes a nd Sunday mass at t he Florida State Union, a t r u ly incredible weekend was underway. The ga me itself was one of t he best of 2021, a nd it prompted me to cr y t w ice, once during t he “A ma zing Grace” t ribute to Bobby Bowden

a nd once aga in when t he Seminoles t ied t he ga me at 38 a l l. Long excit ing touchdow ns by Michael Mayer were matched on t he defensive side of t he ba l l w it h t he most impressive intercept ion of t he season by Kyle Ha mi lton. The ga me was a na i l-biter t hroug h a nd t hroug h, a nd just when I t houg ht it was over, t he Irish won it on a ga me-w inning f ield goa l.& nbsp;A nd whi le t he rest of t he world listened to Bria n Kel ly comment on execut ing his players on nat iona l telev ision (t hey’re just k ids Bria n ! !), t he Toma hawk chop cont inued to play on over a nd over in my head. But a n Irish v ictor y was reason for a f itt ing celebrat ion, a nd I’ve got to tel l you, our g roup of wea r y t ravelers f rom Sout h Bend, now conf ident ly self-dubbed t he “Seminole Seven,” took ever y bit of deliberate enjoyment leav ing t he premises of Doa k Ca mpbel l Stadium.

So a piece of adv ice to students t raveling to Columbus, Ohio t his weekend. Be sa fe, be sma r t a nd w in or lose, t he 46556 w i l l welcome you back Monday morning as t he conquering heroes you a re. A nd to Tim, Jack, Mica h, Ca mden, Peter a nd Rya n.

Go Irish a nd Long Live t he Seminole Seven !

Stephen Viz is a One Year MBA candidate and graduate of Holy Cross College. Hailing from Orland Park, Illinois, his columns are all trains of thoughts, and he can be found at either Decio Cafe or at Mendoza.

He can be reached at sviz@nd.edu or on Twitter at @ StephenViz. The views expressed in this column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.

NATHANIAL GEORGE | The Observer

Seminole Dillon Gibbons tackles Isaiah Foskey in a nail-biter 2021 season opener against Florida State University, where the Irish were narrowly victorious by a field goal (41-37).

The Fighting Irish and new head coach Marcus Freeman will face off against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium for the first game of the 2022 season on Saturday evening.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Let’s put labor back in Labor Day Let’s focus on labor this Labor Day. Let’s not forget the heroism of A merican workers in the past, who by banding together won v ictories that we ta ke for granted, such as the eight-hour workday, the fort y-hour work week, the end of child labor, and sa laries sufficient to support their families. A fter declining for decades, the labor movement in the U.S. is grow ing at a pace not seen since the Great Depression. For example, last December a single Starbucks store in Buffa lo successfully voted in a union. Today, employees in more than 200 Starbucks stores nationw ide have voted for unions.

A year ago, JusticeND, a coa lition of concerned facult y and staff, began a universit y-w ide discussion about the fairness of the wages being paid to hourly staff. Noting that Notre Dame’s minimum wage fell far short of meeting the basic needs of families of liv ing in South Bend, we ca lled upon Notre Dame to follow Catholic Socia l Teaching, which demands that employers pay liv ing wages. Notre Dame students joined this dia logue by launching their ow n “Raise the Standard Campaign,” which pushed for raising student wages and w idening participation in

deliberations about sa laries and work ing conditions.

We were encouraged that, in July, Notre Dame announced sa lar y increases, which raised the pay of facult y and staff by 3% and set a minimum wage of $15.00 per hour for work-study students and $17.50 per hour for a ll other hourly workers.

These increases are an important first step.

But much more needs to be done.

According to new research last year by the Notre Dame Center for Socia l Research, the new minimum wage for entr y-level positions at Notre Dame does not prov ide a financia lly stable situation for most families.

Raising low wages benefits not just Notre Dame staff and facult y. It benefits the entire the South Bend communit y. Notre Dame is the largest employer in South Bend, a poor cit y w ith a median household income of only $42,657, which is far below the nationa l average of ;(these figures are 5-year averages from 2016 to 2020 in rea l (2020) dollars). Black households in South Bend average only about ha lf the income of white households.

If Notre Dame is to be, reca lling Father Sorin’s

words, a “powerful force for good” in South Bend, we must ta ke responsibilit y not only for the povert y in South Bend but for the policies that created and maintain the racia l wea lth gap.

Notre Dame’s mission obliges us to cultivate in our students, “a disciplined sensibilit y to the povert y, injustice, and oppression that burden the lives of so many.” We cannot teach the histor y of the labor movement and socia l encyclica ls w ithout ta k ing responsibilit y for the justice of our ow n labor policies. The progress that we made last year was the fruit of disciplined ref lection and dia logue about our collective obligations to the most v ulnerable members of our communit y. JusticeND ca lls upon a ll members of the Notre Dame communit y to press for ward, particularly as the cost-of-liv ing continues to rise. Let’s ta ke time on this Labor Day to ask ourselves what new strides we w ill look back upon on Labor Day 2023.

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We need to start using people-first language.

Here’s why.

Alexa Schlaerth Soapbox Symposium

As a new anthropolog y major, I am eager to explore the various subcategories of discipline, including, but not limited to the sociocultura l and linguistic aspects of study. A nd in this, the first week (or so) of classes, my mind has a lready been opened to the power behind the language used w ithin the area of study consequences that go beyond the classroom.

Academia has historica lly led the way in terms of linguistic and cultura l shifts. A more recent and hotly-debated emergence is, of course, the creation of Critica l Theor y in sociolog y, expansion to Critica l Race Theor y(CRT) in lega l studies in law schools across the countr y, and its (more controversia l) recent adaptation and adoption in elementar y, middle and high schools.

W hile I recognize that imposing standard habits of the practice onto any externa l group may be met w ith opposition, I think the case can be made that the benefits out weigh the disadvantages in changing one particular linguistic norm: identit y-first language.

In the rea lm of discussing disabilit y, we have in the past labeled people w ith their disabilit y first. “Blind people.” “Austistic person.”

“Disabled person.” It had even been common practice to omit the term “person” or “people” a ltogether in favor of using the disabilit y identifier as a noun (i.e. “a paraplegic”). Identit y-first language can have the effect of limiting a person’s sense of self to their diagnosis, and that is why it is becoming more and more commonplace to favor people-first language (i.e. a person w ith a disabilit y). It is important to note here, too, that people-first language does not aim to cast aspersions or pass judgements on things like disabilit y by say ing “a v ictim of autism” or “someone aff licted w ith blindness.” Its goa l is to simply ack nowledge the differences in an experience-based way.

I was introduced to this issue of identit yfirst language in a class centering on the anthropologica l study of obesit y. In this, my ver y surface-level research, I found that a lot of the messaging on even the W HO and CDC websites to be fascinating, including the framing of obesit y as a chronic disease instead of what has t y pica lly been a framing of a mora l deficiency. I noticed that obesit y, as of late, has been framed in relation to the issue of Cov id. The CDC site describes obesit y and its effects as comorbidities that could lead to a poor prognosis in the event of a Cov id diagnosis. This coupling, the conversation of these t wo conditions in relation to one another, is what I think has partly driven

the expansion of our collective understanding of obesit y as something that can be a disabilit y as well as something that is more complex than we had initia lly thought. This, too, is what I think expands people-first language to this condition.

So when the CDC and W HO use the newer norm of referring to people experiencing obesit y as “people w ith obesit y” instead of “obese people,” I strongly feel that this use of people-first language is much more dignif y ing in addition to being more accurate. People are not solely defined nor identified by any one aspect of their being, especia lly if that aspect is a diagnosis.

People-first language accounts for this, and it is a long overdue linguistic change. It is high time we change our modes of discussion around disabilit y to ack nowledge the indiv idua l dignit y of ever y person and their lived experience, however varied from ours. It’s worth the extra syllables.

Alexa Schlaerth is a junior at the University of Notre Dame studying anthropology and linguistics. When she’s not slamming hot takes into her laptop keyboard, she can be found schooling her peers in the daily Wordle and NYT mini crossword, rewatching South Park, or planning her next backpacking trip. As an Angeleno, Alexa enjoys drinking overpriced non dairy iced lattes and complaining about traffic because it’s “like, totally lame.” Alexa can be reached on Twitter at @alexa_schlaerth, or via email at aschlaer@nd.edu.

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By MATHEUS HERNDL Scene Writer

Kendrick Lamar is one of the most important and influential voices in his generation and one of the artists who defined the music of the 2010s. Starting with 2011s “Section.80,” Lamar has shaped the sound of mainstream hip hop, earning the Compton-born rapper 14 Grammy wins during his career. Even then, Lamar stands out from his peers with his deeply personal and poetic lyrics as well as his sonic versatility, excelling in multiple genres from the West Coast Gangsta rap of “good kid, m.A.A.d city” to the jazz rap and neo funk soundscapes of “To Pimp a Butterfly.” In 2017, “DAMN.” proved to be Lamar’s most bombastic and commercially successful album, and now, five years later, his newest record “Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers” proves once more why Lamar is one of the most acclaimed artists in recent memory.

The opener “United in Grief” begins with a woman urging Lamar to “tell them the truth,” setting the confessional tone of the record. And while all his records are extremely personal, “Mr Morale” is perhaps his most revealing work, with the rapper closely dissecting his status as a star and artist, as well as examining how the world and society around him has changed through the last five years. In the second track “N95,” Lamar rails against the hollowness of modern life, such as the overvaluation of wealth and fake wokeness, an idea that he develops on the next track. In “Worldwide Steppers,” Lamar describes both himself and

those around him as zombies. In the song “Savior,” Lamar reflects on his position as one of the most prominent Black artists in modern music and rejects his status as an exemplar for others to follow.

Lamar’s family life is another main focus of the album.

“Father Time” deals with his broken relationship with his father and how he never felt free to express his emotions to his dad, because “men should never show feelings.” The most powerful song is “We Cry Together,” a simulated domestic argument between Lamar and Taylour Paige. While it’s a song that I wouldn’t ever put on my playlist, the slurfilled insults and the hateful language presents one of the most realistic depictions of a toxic relationship I have ever seen. This demonstrates one of Lamar’s greatest talents — his ability to put listeners in his narrators’ shoes and understand their experiences. Even though I’ve never been in a relationship like the one presented here, I feel sorry for both these people whose love for one another has degenerated into this sickening screaming match. The other hardhitting familial track is “Auntie Diaries,” in which Lamar discusses the experience of seeing his aunt and cousin transitioning into men and having to deal with his own and his community’s homophobic and transphobic presumptions, finally concluding that everyone deserves respect regardless of their sexual orientation and gender.

Lamar’s production team also deserves high praise, as every track feels lush and expressive. The trap-inspired beats in “N95” and “Silent Hill” show that Lamar can still produce bangers like he did in “DAMN.” There are,

however, a few tracks where Lamar’s writing falls a bit flat. “Crown,” for example, feels like a glorified interlude with repetitive piano passages that don’t seem to build up to anything. “Mother I Sober,” while one of the most emotional moments of the record, disappoints in Lamar’s monotone vocal performance and the underuse of Beth Gibbons of Portishead, who takes backing duty.

Overall, “Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers” feels like the quintessential Kendrick Lamar album: dark, confessional and emotional, featuring some of the rapper’s most poignant lyrics to date. And while the album does occasionally slip in quality and is probably not his best, it is still a remarkable musical achievement as memorable as his previous records.

Contact Matheus Herndl at mherndl@nd.edu

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By MAXWELL FELDMANN Scene Writer

On June 4, 2002, Canadian artist Avril Lavigne shocked the world with her debut album “Let Go.” Twenty years later, she returned to her roots with a 20th anniversary edition of the album. To commemorate this occasion, I am revisiting the album to ref lect on what was so special about it and how it had such a profound impact in the music industry at large.

W hen “Let Go” was released, Avril Lavigne was framed as a pop-punky alternative to the mainstream, even so far as being referred to as an “AntiBritney Spears.” She was taken as a truly authentic voice — more “real” than the likes of popular contemporaries such as Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera. In essence, her music was salient with her audience because she was seen as ordinary.

She wore bagg y jeans, tank tops, and neckties, embraced the rising skater culture and generally held an attitude of forgoing glamor and “being fake.” In a world characterized by deceitful politicians and machine-like record labels, the Canadian artist was a breath of fresh air. In fact, “Let Go” remains

to this day as the best-selling album by a Canadian artist in the 21st century, which is especially impressive considering her young age of only eighteen at the time of its release.

Avril Lavigne was also seen as pushing the limitations of traditional femininity. Armed only with a guitar in hand and a rebellious attitude, she embraced the genres of rock, emo and pop-punk, swimming against the then current trend of female artists producing pop music. Her tomboyish appearance reinforced this image and further added to her perception of being genuine and the same person on and off the stage.

The “Pop-Punk Princess” is often credited as a pioneer in the pop-punk movement, sometimes even considered the first artist to push the genre into the mainstream, and this is in no small part due to the massive success of her first album. In addition to her personna and her push of alternative rock further into the pop space, another component that contributes to the legacy of Lavigne and “Let Go” is her skillful balance between her angsty side (“Sk8ter Boi,” “Complicated”) with the drama and sensitivity of a conventional singer-song writer (“Tomorrow,” “I’m With You”). Such a balance

has been adopted by other mainstream artists such as Oliva Rodrigo and Billie Eilish, who in the footsteps of Lavigne (Rodrigo and Eilish have both credited her as a major inf luence) are leading a recent trend of rock and punk in the pop scene. Her triumph was not in the fact that she was a mess; it’s in that she had the confidence to admit it.

The 20th anniversary edition of the album features six bonus tracks that were written for the debut album but never made it to final production. Notably, one of these is “Breakaway,” which Lavigne sold to Kelly Clarkson because Lavigne found it to be unsuitable for “Let Go.” The song went on to huge commercial success under Kelly Clarkson.

Overall, Avril Lavigne had an instrumental role in shaping and defining the pop-punk and alternative scenes as we know them today. Her success can be attributed to not only the fact that she was different from the mainstream but that she had the guts to own it. She is a reminder that originality and authenticity are factors that allow a song to transcend from just being good to being memorable.

Contact Maxwell Feldmann at mfeldma3@nd.edu

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By NICOLE BILYAK Scene Writer

Let’s face it: nobody wants to hear that their book has been banned because of “controversial topics.” But the reality is that many of the classic novels that we were either forced to read in school or that we chose to read actually turned out to be either a challenged or banned book because of questionable content.

Banned or challenged books are a fascinating topic when it comes to literature. In fact, banned/challenged books are so fascinating that there is an entire week in September dedicated to these books. This year, Banned Book Week will be occurring during the week of Sept. 18 and will conclude on Sept. 24. Now, this is not a national holiday. But I wish it was declared a national holiday because most of these books are classics that should be adored, but apparently the school system has to try to keep their students pure. They do not want to expose their students to sensitive topics.

It may surprise you that many books that we all know and love are actually a part of the banned/challenged book list. Some well-known books that have been challenged

and/or banned include J.D. Salinger’s “The Catcher in the Rye,” Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird” and many more.

According to the American Library Association’s website, there is a long list of books that have been banned and/ or challenged, and most of the books have a laundry list of reasons why the book should be banned or challenged throughout the United States and in foreign countries.

The idea of banned or challenged books really poses the question: why learn about these books in the school system?

We all know many schools have strict curriculums where they have to teach certain books in an English classroom.

Many of the books we are forced to read may have some of the most crude language that I cannot even say in this article, but we are still having to read them. When a teacher asks students about the language, the school is just asking for a lawsuit.

Many parents of high school and middle school students will also find some sort of excuse to say, “Well, this book has content that goes against my religious beliefs, so teachers cannot teach this material in the classroom,” or something to that effect. Take, for instance, the “Harry Potter” series.

Say what you want about J.K. Rowling, but she created a truly

magical (no pun intended) story for younger generations to enjoy. Some parents have gone on to challenge this book because it promotes witchcraft. This series’ main storyline is at a school of witchcraft and wizardry; it’s in the name of the school. Yet parents still want to make a big deal about how a young adult series such as “Harry Potter” is promoting witchcraft when it is an essential part of the story.

Do I personally think that banning books is ethical?

Absolutely not! If schools are banning books because most of the topics that are within the plot are very raunchy, that is extremely restrictive of not only what readers are exposed to but to the authors themselves. Sure, schools are entitled to their own opinion, whether it be a religious or an ethical reason. But that still does not detract from the fact that the author may feel discouraged to write another book because their work is considered to be controversial.

In conclusion, banning books is highly unethical. If anyone wants to challenge a book over its contents, that’s fine.

But don’t ban books because the contents are controversial.

Celebrate the controversy!

Contact Nicole Bilyak at nbilyak01@saintmarys.edu

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By PETER BREEN Scene Writer

If you’re like me, you remember the 2013 BCS National Championship Game between Notre Dame and Alabama as the cementation of the SEC’s dominance over college football since the turn of the millennium. That season was the last time Notre Dame competed for a national title and the last time the team featured a Heisman Trophy finalist. Central to the mythos of the Fighting Irish’s undefeated campaign was the perseverance of said finalist, Manti Te’o, following the death of his grandmother and girlfriend on the same day in the middle of the season. In the aftermath of the title defeat, a bizarre truth emerged which grasped the sports world by storm: Te’o’s girlfriend was not a real person. Netflix’s two-part documentary released in August, “Untold: The Girlfriend Who Didn’t Exist,” narrates the story of the highest-profile catfishing scheme of all time.

The documentary appeals to Fighting Irish die-hard fans and those uninclined to athletics alike. Get ready to travel back in time to early 2010s social media, when Facebook, Myspace and Xanga were still in vogue.

Enjoy news anchors, congresswomen and Notre Dame leadership sounding like fools. Watch Te’o yawn as he walks out of O’Neill Hall, possibly on his way to SDH for some coffee. See the Hawaiian flag in his dorm room.

Listen to the birds calling out down by Saint Mary’s Lake as you flash to Carroll Hall’s game day banner.

Shiver at the sound of “Notre Dame, Our Mother’’ as

light flickers back at you off a snowy Golden Dome. Sit back and enjoy a millennial’s “Rudy.” Observer a colorful “Knute Rockne, All American.”

The two-hour saga is as good as the final word we’re ever going to get on the Te’o incident. Any suspicions concerning the possibility of an active role by Te’o in the hoax are carefully dispelled in interviews with Te’o’s friends, family and the linebacker himself. The film reveals that the catfisher who masqueraded as Lennay Kekua, the fictional girlfriend, has since come out as a transgender woman, Naya Tuiasosopo.

Though it does not completely dispel the suspicion that Te’o knew at some level that he was interacting with a non-existent human being, the film does an excellent job of showing how Te’o might have fallen for the con.

Several voicemails from Kekua to Te’o are played back and the voice sounds assuredly female. Tuiasosopo built an elaborate network around the Kekua Facebook account consisting of sham family members and friends, so potential male crushes would trust she was truly a person. Still, it is quite questionable that Te’o never grew suspicious when Kekua spurned all requests to meet in person or over FaceTime. I suppose one could get away with technological excuses such as claiming to have a cracked screen or poor connection in 2012, but that does not change the fact that Te’o told the entire world he had a girlfriend having never once looked upon her live, moving face.

The best parts of the film reveal the numerous character similarities between Te’o and Tuiasosopo.

Both hailed from large Polynesian families who valued football. Tuiasosopo played quarterback in high school and her father was a signal-caller at USC. Both Te’o and Tuiasosopo belonged to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Their daily conversations revolved around religion and worship. Behind the veil of the fake Facebook profile, this was a real relationship. No doubt Te’o would have been devastated after hearing of Kekua’s death only a few short hours after being informed of his grandmother’s death. It was genuine emotion driving Te’o on the field during the 2012 football season. Tuiasosopo played an undisputed, behind-the-scenes part in leading the Fighting Irish to their last National Championship. As Notre Dame football begins a new era under head coach Marcus Freeman, perhaps the team will write a new mythical chapter in the history of Notre Dame football. Will it involve the faked death of the fabricated girlfriend of the team’s premier player? Probably not.

Contact Peter Breen at pbreen2@nd.edu

“Untold: The Girlfriend That Didn’t Exist” Director: Tony Vainuku and Ryan Duffy Starring: Manti Te’o

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Horoscope | Eugenia Last Happy Birthday: Look for moneymaking opportunities.

Expand your mind, and upgrade the way you live and do things.

Put your thoughts and energy into being the best you can be and achieving something that satisfies your soul. Spend time with like-minded people, and enjoy the benefits available to you. Embrace the future with optimism, and enjoy what life has to offer.

Your numbers are 5, 9, 18, 23, 32, 35, 47.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Precision and detail count and will make a difference when dealing with situations that influence how you live, handle your cash or do things that affect your relationships with the people who matter most.

Finish what you start.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Evaluate what and who you are up against before you make a move. Knowledge is power when dealing with someone who is pushy or has designs to outmaneuver your every move.

Protect your health, wealth and emotional well-being from outside influences.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Stop worrying. Focus on what’s important. Speak up about possibilities and what you have to offer.

Expand your interests, friendships and skills to ensure you can handle any challenge that stands between you and what you want to achieve.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Follow through and don’t look back. Stop worrying about what others do; you’ll find it easier to reach your target in record time.

Refuse to let anyone hold you back or push you in a compromising direction.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Use intelligence to monitor situations. Keep your emotions out of the equation when dealing with friends, relatives or your lover. Oversee the possibilities, but don’t start something you can’t finish. Sit tight rather than make questionable adjustments. Be direct about your feelings.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Refuse to let anyone take advantage of you. Offer only to do what’s humanly possible and go about your business without regret. Get involved in projects and educational pursuits that help you advance.

Discipline will lead to opportunities and new friendships.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Sticking to a schedule will make life easier; if you dawdle or ignore what you need to do, you’ll fall behind and face criticism.

The simpler, the better. Declutter, downsize, and sell off or give away what you no longer need.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Pay attention to detail, and do your best to please the people you want to impress. An affectionate gesture will encourage talks regarding long-term plans and the changes that will make your life more accommodating.

Don’t let uncertainty hold you back.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Put a list together, and don’t stop until you have completed all your tasks. Plan to do something fun with someone you love, leading to talks and proposals to improve your living situation.

Romance is favored.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t overdo it or volunteer for something that doesn’t interest you.

Put your focus on saving, not spending, and on being a good listener. Someone will offer to pitch in and help, but before you accept, make sure there are no strings attached.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Cap how much you spend and what you sign up for to avoid running out of steam and falling short of your expectations.

Think matters through, and surround yourself with individuals who have something to offer. Love and romance are prominent.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Resolve a money matter by using your imagination and coming up with a solution that offers insight into how you can improve your income without losing free time.

Think big, but stick to the basics.

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Game predictions Observer Sports Staff

Notre Dame faces off against Ohio State in a massive seasonopening top-five clash. The Observer Football Beat gives their predictions.

Aidan Thomas — Sports Editor I don’t believe this game is hopeless. Notre Dame has the pieces to make Ohio State stumble in this opening clash. A lot of things have to go right for this to become a victory. Namely, the Irish have to limit Ohio State’s top options and make them beat them elsewhere.

A successful day likely ends in Notre Dame allowing less than 30 points. They can accomplish that by generating a terrific pass rush, led by All-American senior defensive lineman Isaiah Foskey.

To match those 30 points, the Irish offense needs to attack Ohio State’s weak point. At least by preseason analysis, that seems to be their linebackers. To do this, Notre Dame needs sophomore quarterback Tyler Buchner to be every bit the dual threat he is, and they need junior tight end Michael Mayer to perform at an elite level.

If all these things go right for Notre Dame, a victory is possible.

But it is a lot to ask to go right in the first game of the season.

Especially with a first-time head coach and first-time starting quarterback playing in one of the country’s most daunting environments. The Irish will beat the spread, but not the Buckeyes.

Ohio State 30, Notre Dame 24 Nate Moller — Senior Sportswriter I have had this matchup circled on my calendar for years, and now that it’s finally here, I am a bit nervous. It’s a lot to ask out of a first year head coach and a new starting quarterback in Buchner to get a win under the lights in Columbus. Despite all the question marks surrounding Buchner and the wide receiving corps, I expect the Irish to move the ball and find the endzone a few times in this one.

The Irish offensive line should be much improved, which should greatly benefit Buchner’s ability to air the ball out and stretch plays out on the ground. My biggest concern, though, is the Irish secondary and the damage that C.J. Stroud and company can do through the air at any given point in the game. The Irish are only as good as their worst cornerback on the field, and the Buckeyes are going to be able to exploit that weakness multiple times Saturday night.

The Irish will be within striking distance through most of the game, but Jaxon Smith-Njigba will catch a couple of long touchdowns to give the Buckeyes a convincing week one victory.

Ohio State 41, Notre Dame 31 Madeline Ladd — Associate Sports Editor Notre Dame is getting no respect from the Vegas oddsmakers as a 17.5 underdog. Ohio State features two Heisman Candidates with C.J. Stroud at quarterback and TreVeyon Henderson at running back. They also reload last year’s No. 1 scoring offense with one of the best wide receivers in the country in Smith-Njigba.

However, Notre Dame has strength in its defensive line with preseason All-American Foskey and a much-improved linebacking squad. The key for the ND defense will be stopping the Ohio State run and pressuring Stroud into making mistakes. The defense appears up to the challenge, however, the offense is the real question.

Can Buchner play at an elite level with minimal experience in the spotlight? We know Buchner is a threat in the run game. But does he have the pocket presence to be able to execute key passes? The receiving core lacks depth with the season-ending injury to graduate student Avery Davis. But plenty of talent still remains. The X-factor is Mayer, an All-American tight end. If he performs at that level, we could see some great things in the passing game.

The Notre Dame offense must control the clock and keep the ball out of Stroud’s hands by running the ball effectively. If they can do this, they can keep it close in the fourth quarter. But, there’s no denying that a new coaching staff, new QB, new kicker, and new punter playing in a hostile environment like The Horseshoe makes this a difficult task for the Irish. Nevertheless, if they can follow the above keys to the game, they just may be able to pull an upset no one saw coming.

Just ask Oregon last year.

Ohio State 31, Notre Dame 27 Liam Coolican — Associate Sports Editor It’s extremely rare for a team to have three legitimate Heisman contenders, but that’s what Notre Dame will have to deal with against Ohio State’s offense Saturday night. Stroud, Henderson and Smith-Njigba all have a legitimate case to be considered as the best player in the country at their respective positions.

The Irish defense figures to be among the best in football this year, but I fear they can only hope to limit the damage against the Buckeyes. If they focus on stopping the pass, Henderson could rush for 150 yards. If they key in on the run, Smith-Njigba could have a repeat of his stellar Rose Bowl performance.

Irish prepare for prolific Buckeye offense Liam Coolican Associate Sports Editor

If Notre Dame has any hope of upsetting Ohio State in Columbus this weekend, they will have to start by slowing down the Buckeyes dynamic passing attack. Despite losing star receivers Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave in the first round of the NFL draft, the Buckeyes still boast likely Heisman contenders quarterback C.J. Stroud and wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

All eyes will be on Notre Dame’s secondary, especially junior cornerback Cam Hart, who is likely to be spending most of the contest matched up across from Smith-Njigba. Hart burst onto the scene last year, earning a starting job and recording 42 tackles, nine pass deflections, and two interceptions.

He brings good length and ball skills to the position, as he arrived at Notre Dame as a receiver before switching to defense before his first year, and matches up well size-wise with Smith-Njigba. Limiting the damage will be key, but that’s easier said than done. SmithNjigba caught 15 passes for 347 yards and 3 touchdowns in last

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incredibly athletic Marvin Harrison Jr. is one of these targets. So are Julian Fleming and Emeka Egbuka, two more reliable options for the Buckeyes to turn to as well.

So how can the Irish limit this lethal Buckeye passing game? The Irish cornerbacks will need to step up big time if they are going to have a chance. Junior Clarence Lewis struggled mightily in the Fiesta Bowl — he will have to be much improved if the Irish are going to stand a chance.

Senior Cam Hart needs to step up as well. Although Hart had moments of greatness last season, there were times where he was the weak link of the Irish defensive corps.

At safety, the Irish will need Northwestern senior safety transfer Brandon Joseph to be on top of his game. If Ohio State comes out of the gate firing with deep passes every which way, this game could be over before the first quarter. So it is vital for the Irish secondary to keep everything

year’s Rose Bowl victory for the Buckeyes.

“I think of it like any other game,” Hart said after a practice last week. “I know a lot of people want to put hype into it, and that for players can be very dangerous, so I just try to stay level-headed, and it’s football at the end of the day, so I just go out and play.”

Hart missed much of spring practice after undergoing shoulder surgery in the offseason and was absent for several days of fall camp. But he appears to be fully healthy heading into the season.

The Irish won’t just depend on his performance though. The other cornerbacks, notably junior Clarence Lewis and graduate student TaRiq Bracy will also have to perform at the highest level Saturday. Lewis, in particular, will be looking to bounce back after a rough outing in the Fiesta Bowl defeat to Oklahoma State last year.

Ohio State’s other receiving threats don’t have much experience but aren’t lacking in talent.

Julian Fleming was the top receiver and No. 3 overall player in the class of 2020 per 247 Sports.

Marvin Harrison Jr. — the son of pro football hall-of-famer Marvin Harrison Sr. — was also

a highly touted prospect. The Buckeyes receivers will certainly give the Irish cornerbacks all they can handle.

Of course, the corners won’t handle the entire burden of attempting to stop the Buckeyes offense — the safeties will play a significant role as well. Somehow, the Irish have found a solid replacement for Kyle Hamilton, bringing in Northwestern transfer Brandon Joseph. Teammates and coaches have raved about Joseph since the moment he stepped on campus. The expectations are high — he was named a preseason All-American, in addition to the responsibility that Notre Dame has put on his shoulders. But he looks to be more than capable of living up to these lofty goals.

“He’s a perfect fit,” safeties coach Chris O’Leary said.

“When you look it, like what kind of guys fit, they have to fit our culture, and that’s not just on the field, that’s work ethic, that’s how they operate in the classroom, that’s how they operate off the field, so he checks all those boxes, and then when you cross the lines he’s a smart, instinctual football player, and all those things fit perfectly

in front of them to keep the game close for as long as possible.

3. Develop a run game Developing a run game is of the utmost importance for an Irish offense that should not try to rely too much on Buchner’s passing ability. The Irish have three great running backs, and it looks like all three of them should see plenty of snaps with no starter being named at the position.

Explosive junior Chris Tyree will likely lead the way for the Irish, bringing plenty of big-play potential. Tyree will be joined in the backfield by sophomores Logan Diggs and Audric Estime, who are both ideal for short-run situations but more than capable of breaking a long run as well.

Diggs jumped onto the scene last year with a fantastic game against Virginia Tech, and he finished the year strong with three touchdowns, averaging 4.4 yards per carry in the process.

Estime only had a handful of carries, but his six-foot, 228 lb frame should be perfect for goal line and third-and-short situations.

Aside from the running backs, Notre Dame should feature a much-improved offensive line. Sophomore Joe Alt will start at left tackle for the Irish after proving to be one of the best freshmen in the country at his position last year. Preseason AP AllAmerican graduate student Jarrett Patterson will line up next to Alt, which should lock up the left side of the line. Alt and Patterson are joined by senior Zeke Correll, graduate student Josh Lugg and sophomore Blake Fisher, who all possess plenty of talent and experience to pave the way for a successful run game.

The Irish need to generate some long, slow drives that eat up the clock and keep the Ohio State offense off the field. Buchner himself is very effective on the ground, so look for him to contribute to this run game scheme as well.

The Buckeyes have a strong defensive line, so this will be a huge matchup to keep an eye on Saturday night.

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Tyree assumes role as veteran running back, likely difference-maker against the Buckeyes

By MADELINE LADD Associate Sports Editor

Chris “The Jet” Tyree’s role as the understudy at the running back position has come to an end following the departure of Kyren Williams to the NFL. Once known as a can’t-miss recruit, Tyree will have the chance this season to prove that statement true.

There’s no doubt that Tyree has big shoes to fill. But he feels he is ready to take on the role of an offensive leader.

“I think I’m a lot more confident in my game than I have been in the last couple of years,” Tyree said. “I’m a lot more poised as well. It’s just about me having confidence in my ability and executing my job out there.”

Tyree will certainly be one to watch this season, especially this weekend at The Horseshoe. The prime-time meeting of No. 5 Notre Dame versus No. 2 Ohio State is a matchup all about running the ball effectively and controlling the line of scrimmage.

Doing so is likely a necessity for Notre Dame to have a chance to bring home an upset win.

Freeman has frequently emphasized the importance of the run game in this matchup.

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Ohio State’s defense is porous, so Notre Dame shouldn’t have trouble putting points on the board. But in what will likely devolve into a shoot-out, I have to take the experienced Buckeyes offense over a quarterback who has never started a collegiate game.

Ohio State 48, Notre Dame 35 Emily DeFazio — Associate Sports Editor This long-awaited game is a very tricky case of balancing hope with reality. Do I hope Notre Dame will pull an opening upset to their 2022 season? Yes. In reality, is that very likely to happen? Not if the 17.5-point spread has any credence.

The fact of the matter is, the Irish are going up against a powerhouse that boasts a well-oiled offense and multiple Heisman candidates. Not to mention they are doing so with a first-time starting quarterback and head coach at the helm.

This uncertainty is not to diminish what Notre Dame brings to the table. Despite any criticism, the Irish have several talented members of their squad, most notably potential first-round NFL draft picks Mayer and Foskey, that can

“That’s something that you wanna hear from your head coach — knowing he has confidence in us and is giving us the opportunity to really affect the game,” Tyree said.

Tyree hopes to bring other aspects of his game to the offense as the Irish suit up under the lights. His ability to make plays in the passing game out of the backfield can help shake things up.

“I understand that I have to affect the game without the ball in my hands as well,” Tyree said. “I’m just being consistent every play no matter whether I’m getting the ball or not.

Tyree will certainly play a major role in the running duties but will share responsibilities with fellow running backs Logan Diggs and Audric Estime, not to mention sophomore quarterback Tyler Buchner. Referring to Buchner as a “playmaker,” Tyree speaks to Buchner’s mobility and how that can benefit the offense.

“It’s simple, he makes plays,” Tyree said. “No matter if he’s throwing the ball, whether he’s running it, making checks, making reads, communicating with the offense.

That’s what you’ll see from

him.”

The infectious energy from camp, along with the preparation and talent present in Tyree and the rest of the offense, make the Irish no joke against the Buckeyes, despite national skepticism. One thing for certain, though — this weekend’s game is a massive one.

“It’s two powerhouse programs going at it week one,” Tyree said. “It’s those games you dream of as a child — playing in those Saturday night football games. We just know that we have to take it one game at a time. If we can come out with a ‘W’ it would be a really great start to the season, so that’s our focus right now.”

The Irish are going to need to lean on Tyree in a big way.

If he can play to his full potential this weekend, the running game should not skip a beat despite the absence of Williams. Tyree can help contribute to an explosive offense and make plenty of highlightreel, game-changing plays.

Tune in Saturday night at 7:30 pm on ABC to watch Tyree and the Irish take on the Buckeyes.

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be instrumental in the turnout of the game. But seeing as Buchner — who was unable to play in the Blue and Gold game due to injury — is just stepping into the QB1 position after having just lost a prime receiver in Davis, no matter how well Mayer performs, this game will be shaped by Foskey and the defense.

The key will be making it a pain for the Buckeyes to travel down the field, offsetting any shakiness on the Irish side of the ball. In doing so, those big plays by Mayer and the offense will be worth much more in closing the gap. But all of these pieces will have to work in tandem. If Notre Dame gains momentum on both sides of the ball at almost the same time, I can see them giving the Buckeyes more of a run for their money than they bargained for; maybe not enough to win the day, but enough to make themselves a worthy opponent.

Ohio State 31, Notre Dame 24 Mannion McGinley — Assistant Managing Editor The take a month ago — the take that persists today — was that there’s no way the Irish can come anywhere close to the Buckeyes.

Ohio State’s offensive trio would just be too much for the Irish secondary, and the Irish offense wouldn’t be able to keep up.

At this point, I think a 17.5 spread

way underestimates the Irish. The sheer number of names that saw productive work in camp, the trust Freeman has in Buchner and the monster of a defensive line all add up, in my opinion, to a team that can contend with Ohio State, no questions asked. That being said, contend does not mean win, and the difference maker there will still be the Irish secondary.

The defensive line led by Foskey and graduate student Jayson Ademilola will have, without a doubt, a positive influence on this game, as will the linebacker squad. The safeties are shoring up and Cam Hart and Clarence Lewis lead a cornerback room that felt a little thin eight months ago, but with Jaden Mickey in the mix and time to strengthen as a unit, there’s no question they’re better and stronger than they were in Arizona, it just won’t be enough.

That being said, the upset is still a lot to ask of the Irish in this game. I won’t say it’s out of reach because I do not believe it is but I don’t know that the Irish offense, especially with Davis’s late injury and the somewhat brand new starting squad, I don’t know that they’ll be able to do anything more than keeping up. The defense keeps it tight but the Irish fall just short.

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Irish junior running back Chris Tyree attempts to break through a tackle during the Fiesta Bowl against Oklahoma State in Jan. 2022.

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within our culture and our team.”

Coming from the Big 10, Joseph has already played Ohio State twice.

“It definitely makes a difference,” he said. “I’ve gameplanned for them before, something that everyone here hasn’t done.”

O’Leary praised the group for being so detail-oriented.

“Whether it’s pre-snap, seeing what the offense is giving us, having a plan for motion and change of formation and those types of things, just the confidence in that area, and they’re playing faster,” he said.

The safeties are a veteran group, led by Joseph and graduate students Houston Griffith and D.J. Brown.

“The three older guys, Brandon, Houston and D.J. have done an amazing job, not only with our group, but with the secondary, of making sure that we’re all tied together, we’re all on the same page,” O’Leary said.

“They all lead by example with their work ethic, and they’ve all taken it to the next level as far as vocal leadership

and taking command.”

While the group certainly does bring a great deal of experience, they have had to adjust to the scheme of new defensive coordinator Al Golden.

“It’s a whole new defense, there’s a whole different look,” Griffith said. “We’ve got different fronts, different coverages.

We’re playing multiple covers sometimes.”

Griffith said communication is essential to the success of the entire defense.

In addition to the experience that the secondary brings, some young players have greatly impressed in fall camp as well. Freshmen corners Benjamin Morrison and Jaden Mickey have particularly stood out.

It is clear that the Irish have a lot of talent in the secondary. But as a group, they are still learning to play together, and under a new scheme.

Irish fans will hope they can do enough to slow down Ohio State’s prolific offense Saturday night.

Contact Liam Coolican at loolica@nd.edu.

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Freeman, Irish confident as underdogs at OSU

By AIDAN THOMAS Sports Editor

When Notre Dame opened as a 13.5-point underdog to Ohio State back in May, head coach Marcus Freeman made waves with his response.

“Make it 14,” Freeman said.

Well, he got his wish and then some. The Irish enter their Saturday showdown with the Buckeyes as 17.5 point underdogs.

“We’ll use that in the team meeting today,” Freeman said on Monday. “I remember the one time we were on College Gameday [when Freeman made the ‘make it 14’ comment], I said just keep making [the spread] go up and up.”

Freeman’s brash confidence is not meant to be disrespectful to Ohio State. He’s repeatedly referred to the Buckeyes as a great team and a great program. But he does have wellplaced confidence in his roster, a team that has several potential first-round draft picks and a roster that saw several players forgo NFL Draft aspirations last year to return for a national championship run.

There are questions to be sure.

First-time starting quarterback sophomore Tyler Buchner has talent. But does he have the composure to stay level-headed in a manic environment? Can one of

his targets in a thin wide receiver corps establish themselves as a true No. 1 target? Can any of Notre Dame’s three running backs make up for the missing production of Kyren Williams?

Can the Irish secondary contain Ohio State’s aerial attack?

Freeman has done so many things right over the course of his tenure as head coach at Notre Dame. But of course, there’s one blemish — the one game he’s actually coached. The Irish came out hot in the Fiesta Bowl, taking an early 28-7 lead against Oklahoma State. But they ultimately fell, 37-35 in a game that the Irish failed to make necessary adjustments down the stretch.

Recruiting wins are great.

There is legitimacy in building off-field momentum. But if Notre Dame comes out and loses by 20, a lot of that built-up goodwill is going to dissipate. No recent Irish regular season game has generated the type of emotion and build-up of this contest. The nine-month ramp-up since both teams finished their successful 2021 seasons has created palpable tension and hype as the matchup nears. And now, the challenge for the Irish lies in playing with the right level of emotion.

“The emotions you have … we get to go play a great team.

We get to play in a great, hostile

environment. You get the emotion, the excitement about going into a place like that and getting to compete against a great program like Ohio State,” Freeman noted. “How can you keep it contained and focus on the things that matter, and that’s the preparation. And that’s what we can control between now and Saturday. We have to be very intentional and have a great week of preparation.”

For Freeman, there could be added emotion in making his regular season head coaching debut against his alma mater.

But he continues to remain adamant that this isn’t the case for him, referring to himself as “emotionless” in the matter.

“My focus is Notre Dame football and preparing this team. And then when we get to September 3rd, Ohio State happens to be the opponent,” Freeman said.

Instead, the Irish’s head coach is focusing on harnessing the inevitable emotions of his players and applying those emotions in a beneficial manner on the gridiron.

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Irish keys to victory over Ohio State University

By NATE MOLLER Senior Sports Writer

With the Irish currently sitting as 17.5-point underdogs against Ohio State, they are going to need a multitude of things to go their way come Saturday. Limiting the production of Buckeyes quarterback C.J. Stroud will be nearly impossible, but there are other paths to victory for the Irish.

1. Win the turnover battle This is an obvious one, but it is almost a necessity for Irish to upset the Buckeyes. With a young quarterback in sophomore Tyler Buchner, the Irish will need to avoid turnovers at all costs. Buchner had three crucial interceptions last year, and that is not going to fly in Columbus. Buchner will have his hands full, though, against a much-improved Ohio State defense led by former Oklahoma State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles.

At cornerback, the Buckeyes will be led by Denzel Burke.

Burke is coming off a terrific freshman season and has the potential to become one of the best corners in the league.

The Buckeyes will also have plenty of talent at safety with Ronnie Hickman and Josh Proctor.

Although Proctor got injured last season, he arguably has the potential to become one of the best defensive playmakers in college football. Regardless, he will undoubtedly be a headache for Buchner and the Irish wide receiving corps. The Buckeyes also added Oklahoma State transfer Tanner McCallister to further solidify their secondary.

With all this being said, Buchner will need to be precise and decisive in the passing game. If Buchner tries to force passes out to the flat or into tight spaces, the Buckeyes have plenty of playmakers to

make Buchner pay for potential mistakes.

On the other side of the football, the Irish need to generate turnovers at opportune moments. The Irish will need anything they can get to take the life out of the crowd, and a timely interception and fumble can do just that. Stroud is one of the best quarterbacks in the league, so the Irish will have to get lucky and get turnovers from their top defensive playmakers.

2. Limit Ohio State’s production through the air C.J. Stroud is going to throw for a lot of yards against Notre Dame, and there is no way around that. What the Irish need to do is limit the big play. Jaxon Smith-Njigba is the most important receiver for the Irish to stop.

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Irish look to continue undefeated streak

By J.J. POST Sports Writer

An undefeated No. 16 Notre Dame women’s soccer team returns home to play No. 22 Wisconsin Friday. While the Irish have so far come out victors, the Badgers are a highly ranked team, and it will not be easy to maintain their unbeaten streak.

Currently, the Irish are in a good position both defensively and offensively to push through this season.

Notre Dame has shut out, Marquette, Western Michigan, No. 19 St. Louis and Illinois.

The last time the Irish had a four-game shutout streak was in 2010. Individually, the Irish defense is also strong. Less than two weeks into the season, freshman Leah Klenke

Freeman

was named ACC defensive player of the week. The rest of the Irish defense only allowed four shots between the four games (one against Saint Louis and three against Illinois).

Klenke, as well as the rest of the Irish, are not only showing out on defense but offensively as well. Senior midfielder Maddie Mercado leads the team with 3 goals, followed by Klenke and graduate student forward Olivia Wingate with two goals apiece. Over the span of 4 games, and 11 goals, seven different Irish players found the back of the net. Notre Dame is ranked first nationally in corner kicks per game (11.5), third nationally with shots on goal (12.75) and sixth nationally with shots per

game (23.75). However, head coach Nate Norman thinks the girls can do better.

“I think just more efficient with our finishing, just having that belief that the chances are there — they come like every three minutes — so just expecting that they’re gonna come and just being sharper in the box, maybe one or two touch finishes,” said Norman.

“We’re taking a lot of touches in the box. And then, I do want to be the fastest playing team in the country so just keep that tempo high and make people have to chase us.”

Against Illinois, the Irish held onto possession for 70% of the match and had a total of 27 shots. However, even with such a high shot count, the Irish were only able to find the back of the

net four times, all by separate players. Two of the goals were given to Mercado and Klenke, while the other two were notched by junior forward Ellie Ospeck and sophomore defender Katie Coyle. All four goals were assisted, also by different players.

“That was a really big game because I think we had done a lot of really good stuff and we thought we were pretty good, but I didn’t know if we quite knew it,” said Norman, “But after that game, I think they walked away and they knew we had a chance to be very, very good.”

The Irish are on a hot streak and are looking to keep it going against Wisconsin. While the Badgers are certainly a tough team, the Irish have not made Alumni stadium an

easy place to play. Over the course of the stadium’s life, Notre Dame has only lost 27 games and won a total of 111.

But, the Wisconsin roster is stacked.

Emma Jaskaniec has scored in the past three Badger games. In net for the Badgers is Erin McKinney, who ranks fourth in save percentage with .941, as well as is tied for first in shutouts in the Big Ten. After Wisconsin, the Irish are on a two-game Indiana road trip, first in Bloomington before traveling to West Lafayette to play Purdue.

Kick-off in Alumni stadium starts at 7 p.m. on Sept. 1.

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football. He’s tried new tactics, such as moving a Notre Dame practice to a local high school, just adding to the idea that no matter where they’re playing or practicing, the mission remains the same. He’s added a new level of intensity to Irish practices, something that current players have lauded.

For a program that has frequently found itself boat-raced against elite opponents, starting fast and generating early momentum is important. As such, Freeman has added competitive twists to practice that frequently come in the form of early competitions between the offense and defense. Usually, these additions come right out of stretching, boosting the competitive nature of the practice instantly. This includes red zone drills, receiver-defensive back one-on-one competitions, and more.

“We try to start practice with some openers and different situations. The minute we’re done with stretching, we go right to a competitive situation,” Freeman explained. “It’s a mindset, but it’s also about execution ... starting fast has been important for us since the day I became head coach. You can’t start slow against a team like Ohio State.”

For nine months now, the college football world has watched Marcus Freeman build momentum for this Notre Dame program that hasn’t been seen in years.

Now, they’ll watch him take center stage in Columbus, Ohio. His group of gold-clad underdogs will be in tow, now underdogs of 17.5 points.

But why not make it 18? To quote Freeman, why not “keep making it go up and up”? The Irish will be ready regardless.

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