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From the Archives: The historical connection between Jimmy Carter and Notre Dame

Spencer Kelly, Thomas Dobbs, Erin Drumm and Avery Polking | Monday, February 27, 2023

On Feb. 18, former President Jimmy Carter, age 98, entered hospice care. The announcement was followed by a flurry of tributes for the longest-living American president, whose legacy has become defined less by his time in office and more by extensive humanitarian work in the decades since he left the White House. Carter’s laudable efforts

Sports

Belles reflect on disappointing season, focus on future

Erin Drumm | Friday, May 13, 2022

COVID-19 prevented Saint Mary’s volleyball from competing in Fall 2020 and Spring 2021. However, the Belles finally returned to the court with enthusiasm this past fall. Head coach Denise Van De Walle spoke about the team’s return to the court. “We certainly did miss that year off because it really wasn’t just a year, it

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From the Archives: A history of women’s issues across the tri-campus

Uyen Le, Erin Drumm and Jim Moster | Wednesday, March 2, 2022

2022 marks 50 years since women were admitted to Notre Dame. Throughout this half-century, women have made vast strides towards increased visibility and respect with their perseverance and accomplishments. In this week’s edition of From the Archives, we will examine women’s history at Notre Dame through the decades. In the ‘70s, Notre Dame experienced the

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Community gathers at Basilica to pray for peace in Ukraine

Erin Drumm | Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Students and community members gathered at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart at 8 p.m. Monday night for a prayer service dedicated to the peace and safety of the Ukrainian people amidst the Russian invasion of Ukraine. University President Fr. John Jenkins invited the community to gather in prayer for Ukraine and shared a message

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Brotherhood and service: Bengal Bouts senior captains on their mission, teamwork

Erin Drumm | Wednesday, February 23, 2022

The boxing club at Notre Dame was started by Knute Rockne in 1920 as off-season conditioning for his football team. However, the Bengal Bouts truly found their identity when they began serving the large minority Catholic community in Bangladesh in 1931. The Congregation of Holy Cross runs schools, churches and healthcare facilities throughout Bangladesh and

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Bengal Bouts junior captains prepare to enter the ring

Erin Drumm | Wednesday, February 23, 2022

The Bengal Bouts club is looking forward to a successful tournament this week, in no small part because of the leadership of the senior and junior captains. The junior captains have collectively stepped into leadership positions this year, citing former and senior captains as a source of inspiration to them. While the COVID-19 pandemic prevented the

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From the Archives: The name, the myth, the legend — the Fighting Irish

Uyen Le, Spencer Kelly and Erin Drumm | Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Editor’s Note: The Observer previously incorrectly listed the creator of the Fighting Irish logo as Jim T. Butz. The logo’s creator was Ted Drake. The Observer regrets this error. One of the first questions I had when I first toured Notre Dame was: “Why does a university with a French name possess an Irish mascot