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Erin Drumm | Wednesday, September 20, 2023
ESPN’s “College GameDay” is coming back to where it started in South Bend this Saturday. As the Fighting Irish face off against the Ohio State Buckeyes, “GameDay’s” panel of experts, featuring Lee Corso, Desmond Howard, Pat McAfee, Kirk Herbstreit and a guest picker will grace Notre Dame with their presence. The last time ESPN’s “College
Anna Falk, Observer Scene Staff, Claire McKenna, Christina Sayut, Gabrielle Beechert, Natalie Allton, Cecelia Swartz, Meghan Lange, Andy Ottone, Allison Srp, Allison Elshoff, Rose Androwich, Claire Lyons, Lucia Aguzzi, Anthonia Okechukwu, Cozette Brown, Luke Foley, Erin Drumm, Michael Askins, Eve Balseiro and Ashley Hedge | Wednesday, September 6, 2023
For the past few years, Taylor Swift has been the woman of the moment. With the Eras Tour and its ensuing drama, the release of 10th studio album “Midnights” and her upcoming concert film, the 33-year-old is at the center of pop culture. One of her most popular ventures so far has been the rerelease
Erin Drumm | Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Two days before I left home for my drive back to Notre Dame this fall, my sister and I visited New York City for the day. The city was crowded with people speaking different languages while they rushed past beautiful, towering buildings, men selling roasted chestnuts and people dressed as Disney characters smoking cigarettes with
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
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
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
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
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
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
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