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Spencer Kelly | Thursday, May 6, 2021
Each year, the Society for Electroanalytical Chemistry presents the Charles N. Reilley Award to a scientist who has made “significant contributions to electroanalytical chemistry.” The 2022 Reilley Award recently went to Paul Bohn, Arthur J. Schmitt professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering and professor of chemistry and biochemistry at Notre Dame. Bohn said it was
Uyen Le, Evan McKenna and Spencer Kelly | Monday, May 3, 2021
On a bright and sunny Saturday morning, students roamed around campus clad in Irish gear, music blared on the quads and a palpable energy radiated from Notre Dame stadium. It was game day. On May 1, 2021, the Fighting Irish football team squared up against each other in the annual Blue and Gold Game, bringing
Maggie Clark, Spencer Kelly and Evan McKenna | Monday, April 26, 2021
AnTostal is an annual festival sponsored by Notre Dame to celebrate spring — rightfully so. As temperatures rise on campus and the South Bend permacloud subsides, making room for blue skies and bearable temperatures, the energy shift on campus is palpable. Students flock to the quads, music blasts from unknown dorm windows and everything just
Spencer Kelly | Friday, April 23, 2021
A group of Notre Dame researchers is currently trying to show that fighting in households does not have to be a destructive aspect of family life. These researchers are leading the Happy Families Project with a mission to use domestic disputes as an avenue for improving communication and strengthening familial relationships. The project, led by
Uyen Le, Chris Russo, Jim Moster and Spencer Kelly | Monday, April 19, 2021
“I got a 99% match!” After the Marriage Pact’s release of ideal pairings, campus has been buzzing as students who participated in the survey decide whether or not to reach out to their matches. With over 2,400 participants, the Notre Dame Marriage Pact was clearly a sensation, adding suspense and excitement to the lives of
Spencer Kelly | Friday, April 16, 2021
After a yearlong hiatus, the Hesburgh Libraries Hackathon has returned with a new virtual format. Students will work in teams of two to four people to find a solution to the given theme within the given time period. In past years, the Hackathon has taken place over a three-day period at the Hesburgh Library and
Uyen Le, Spencer Kelly, Maggie Clark and Sofia CrimiVaroli | Monday, April 12, 2021
A universal part of the Notre Dame experience is students’ strong feelings concerning the dining halls. Whether you prefer the comfy booths of North Dining Hall or the classic wooden tables of South, allegiances run deeply. Regardless of opinions on dining hall superiority, we can all agree that the dining halls are often sites of
Spencer Kelly | Friday, March 19, 2021
On March 11, 2021, exactly one year after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic, President Joe Biden signed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan into law. Director of undergraduate studies in the department of political science Josh Kaplan noted in an email that unlike previous legislation the CARES Act aims more at
Spencer Kelly | Thursday, March 11, 2021
With campus COVID restrictions recently loosened and the weather warming up, Welsh Family Hall aims to bring some festivities to campus with their signature event: DanceFest. This year’s DanceFest will occur virtually March 12 and 13, from 7-8 p.m. each night. The showcase-style event will feature performances from different dance groups from around campus, sophomore Tess
Spencer Kelly | Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Being first is nothing new to Holy Cross senior Lucy Campos. She is a firstborn child, a first-generation Mexican American and the first in her family to attend college. Campos recently added another first to her resume as she became the first Holy Cross student to be chosen for the prestigious Governor Bob Orr Indiana