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-Alysa Guffey | Friday, May 19, 2023
Around spring break of this year, I felt inspired by a close friend and writer I admire. We had a conversation about daily journaling — something she had been trying to practice and something I had been wanting to do for a while. A few days later, I bought not one, but two journals, all
Maggie Eastland and Alysa Guffey | Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, who presides over the diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, publicly denounced a “Trans Care + Abortion Care” virtual dialogue hosted by Notre Dame. The University’s gender studies program and Reilly Center’s minor for health, humanities and society co-sponsored the contentious lecture on March 20, as part of a larger reproductive justice
Aidan O'Malley, Alysa Guffey, Genevieve Coleman, Nicole Bilyak and Gabriel Zarazua | Monday, May 1, 2023
With graduation fast approaching, our Scene-iors reminisce on the songs that helped define their four years in South Bend. “Just Like Heaven” by The Cure Aidan O’Malley, Senior Scene Writer Don’t be fooled by the title: If it’s a song by The Cure, it ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. Still, “Just Like Heaven” is one
Thomas Dobbs, Lilyann Gardner, Aidan O'Malley and Alysa Guffey | Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Get ready to take a walk down memory lane as From the Archives delves into the rich history of now-defunct dorm traditions. Today, we’ll explore three unique dormitory traditions that have left their mark on campus life. From Grace Vision, the broadcasting station that paved the way for modern communication in the residence halls, to
Alysa Guffey | Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Desi, a college-exclusive ride-share company, is currently in a closed beta test for limited members of the Notre Dame community — and the company began in the South Dining Hall stir-fry line. Sophomore Liam Redmond first had the idea for Desi in high school when he noticed his friends having a difficult time ordering rides
Alysa Guffey | Wednesday, March 29, 2023
On June 24, 2022, the United States Supreme Court ruled on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, overturning Roe v. Wade and returning the abortion debate back to states. Saint Mary’s College President Katie Conboy did not release a statement that day in June, even as leaders of religious colleges across the country — including
Alysa Guffey | Friday, March 3, 2023
On Sept. 12, 2019, I achieved greatness. I wrote my first news article for The Observer. The 618-word article was arguably the most researched, well-crafted story The Observer had ever seen. The story offered a behind-the-scenes, intimate look into one of the most beloved traditions at Our Lady’s University: the annual Lewis House of Pancakes
Nicolas Morles, Alysa Guffey and Peter Breen | Tuesday, February 28, 2023
On Monday evening, in Dahnke Ballroom, Notre Dame boxers competed in the Bengal Bouts semifinals. Winners advanced to Saturday night’s championship bouts. Luke “Mantequilla” Slahor of Duncan Hall def. Mattheos “Mattheos” Mattheos of Siegfried Hall In the first bout of this semifinals, the fighters did not disappoint, putting on a show early in the first
Aidan Thomas, Alysa Guffey and Olivia Schatz | Tuesday, February 21, 2023
The Bengal Bouts continued with quarterfinal action on Monday night. Ryan “Lefty” Lally of Dunne Hall def. Patrick “The Farmer” Fitzgerald of Alumni Hall Fitzgerald’s steady barrage of punches in the first put Lally on the defense early. The round ended in Lally’s favor though with him pushing Fitzgerald into the ropes at the final
Alysa Guffey, Nicolas Morles and Maggie Eastland | Friday, February 17, 2023
Emanuel “Escobar” Telles Chaves def. Anthony “The Punisher” Papa In front of a packed house to kick off the 93rd annual bouts, Chaves came out swinging hard, but Papa was ready with firm punches of his own. Both boxers stood their ground but started to grow fatigued at the end of the first round. “The