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-Genevieve Coleman | Friday, November 19, 2021
When English professor Sister Eva Hooker had the chance to create a new course during her last year at Saint Mary’s, she told department chair Ann Marie Short she wanted to focus on good books. “I’ve always wanted to do a course like this, but never really had a chance because I was doing the
Abby Patrick, Mannion McGinley, Nelisha Silva, Isabella Volmert, Adriana Perez, Genevieve Coleman, Alysa Guffey, Siobhan Loughney, Evan McKenna, Maggie Klaers, Colin Capece, Christine Hilario, Sophia Michetti, Maggie Clark, Anna Falk, Caitlin Brannigan and Gabby Beechert | Friday, November 19, 2021
You already know what’s up — Scene Selections (Taylor’s Version) are below. “State of Grace (Taylor’s Version)” By Abby Patrick, Viewpoint Editor First impressions are hard. I’ve made enough questionable ones to know. I don’t know what Taylor Swift put in “State of Grace,” but I think she had me at those drums. Or the
Genevieve Coleman | Thursday, November 4, 2021
Members of the Saint Mary’s community gathered in Cushwa-Leighton Library to view the exhibition of The Displacement Project on Wednesday afternoon. Attendees were able to learn about the Sisters of the Holy Cross and their mission to help individuals displaced by conflicts in Cambodia, El Salvador, Lebanon and the United States through the Sisters’ archives.
Genevieve Coleman | Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Today marks 55 years of The Observer uncovering the truth and reporting it accurately. To commemorate this anniversary, The Observer reached out to several former leaders from Saint Mary’s to discuss their journeys as student journalists and their aspirations for the years to come. Maria Leontaras, Assistant Managing Editor (2019-2020), Editor-in-Chief (2020-2021) Leontaras ’21, who
Genevieve Coleman | Wednesday, October 27, 2021
The Saint Mary’s Department of Religious Studies hosted the third installment of the lecture series “Wonderfully Made,” Tuesday evening in Stapleton Lounge. The event was co-sponsored by the Belles Against Violence Office (BAVO), Sexuality and Gender Equality (SAGE) and the Office for the Common Good (OCG). BAVO coordinator Liz Coulston began by introducing the night’s
Genevieve Coleman | Monday, October 11, 2021
After months of renovation, Saint Mary’s College invited the community to tour the new Center for Integrative Healthcare Education (CIHE) housed in Regina Hall Friday morning. The event was part of a week to celebrate the inauguration of President Katie Conboy. Before the tour, College administrators and nursing department faculty spoke about the impact of
Crystal Ramirez and Genevieve Coleman | Friday, October 8, 2021
Saint Mary’s President Katie Conboy will officially be inaugurated into her post at the College on Saturday afternoon. The Observer spoke to Conboy about this historic day, her reflections on the first year and a half of her tenure and her hopes moving forward. Conboy expresses pride in inauguration week plans, College’s accomplishments Discussing the
Genevieve Coleman | Friday, October 1, 2021
In response to negative comments made against Saint Mary’s students on Yik Yak, tri-campus student leaders encouraged the community to celebrate Saint Mary’s students on Thursday for Smick Day. The event was held outside Dalloway’s and was complete with giveaways, lawn games and food. In addition, there were information tables hosted by South Bend’s Family
Genevieve Coleman | Wednesday, September 29, 2021
This year’s annual Christian Culture Lecture featured author Jacqueline Woodson, who spoke on the power literature has on children and participated in a question-and-answer session with College President Katie Conboy. Conboy introduced Woodson, who as a child, was known to write on places such as on walls and in books that would get her in trouble
Genevieve Coleman | Friday, September 24, 2021
Editor’s note: This story includes strong language, as well as mentions of sexual assault and suicide. A list of sexual assault reporting options and on-campus resources can be found on the Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s and Holy Cross websites. Following the release of Shamrock Series ticket lottery results on Sunday, Saint Mary’s students were targeted through anonymous online posts on