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The future is behind us

Spencer Kelly | Friday, May 19, 2023

In my very first college class, my professor showed us the following monoprint, titled “Angelus Novus” by Paul Klee: It’s not exactly a looker. However, this objectively ugly image hides a beautiful truth, as my professor showed in this interpretation from the philosopher Walter Benjamin: “A Klee painting named ‘Angelus Novus’ shows an angel looking

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From the Archives: Notre Dame’s recent growth in campus housing

Thomas Dobbs, Spencer Kelly and Lilyann Gardner | Monday, May 1, 2023

Join us as we delve into the history of Notre Dame’s residence halls, specifically the construction of dorms on the northeast and west parts of campus. In 1979, the University announced plans to build two new dorms specifically for female students, marking a significant milestone for gender equality on campus. In 1981, Pasquerilla East and

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From the Archives: Rockin’ through the decades: A musical journey at Notre Dame

Thomas Dobbs, Cade Czarnecki and Spencer Kelly | Monday, April 24, 2023

Get ready to rock as we journey through the music history of Notre Dame’s concert scene. From the 1970s to the 1980s, the biggest names in Rock ‘n Roll, country and pop graced the Joyce Center. Some performances left students wanting more, while others left them disappointed. Elvis Presley, Elton John and Bruce Springsteen were

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From the Archives: The rise and fall of Notre Dame’s swim test

Thomas Dobbs, Cade Czarnecki, Avery Polking and Spencer Kelly | Monday, April 17, 2023

Prepare to dive into the past as we explore the history of Notre Dame’s swim test. From its inception in the 1970s, the mandatory freshman swim test was a rite of passage for every incoming Notre Dame student. For many, the experience was a source of dread and anxiety, while for others, it was an

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From the Future: Quantum Computing

Spencer Kelly | Friday, March 24, 2023

The advent of the computer in the 20th century brought an explosion of innovation, productivity and economic development. But so-called “classical computers” are limited by their physical properties, and have seen a relative deceleration in technological progress in recent years. However, a new generation of computers leveraging phenomena from quantum physics promises exponentially greater power

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From the Archives: The lost art of the classified ad

Spencer Kelly | Monday, March 6, 2023

As newspapers have been forced to innovate, adapt and eliminate features in the digital age, one of the most notable victims has been the classified section. Once a bastion of hope for those trying to sell their old television, seek a new job or solicit help with their word processing needs, this section is mostly

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From the Future: Interdisciplinary paths to peace

Spencer Kelly | Monday, March 6, 2023

The issues of peace that dominate the headlines tend to focus on graphic displays of violence: war, shootings, assault. These issues are important. Still, the pursuit of world peace goes beyond addressing immediate, obvious violence. The Notre Dame Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, a leading peace research center, notes that peace studies is an

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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

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From the Archives: The legend of Senior Bar

Spencer Kelly | Monday, February 20, 2023

Every weekend, Notre Dame students flock to spots like Newf’s and Olf’s to find the classic college experience of alcohol-fueled fellowship and festivity. But in the not-too-distant past, you didn’t have to leave the familiar confines of campus to find a quintessential college bar. From 1968 to 2003, “Senior Bar” was a legitimate, self-supporting and

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From the Future: Innovative treatments for cancer

Spencer Kelly and Gabrielle Beechert | Friday, February 17, 2023

  For many, the phrase “curing cancer” has devolved into a tongue-in-cheek expression to deride projects that are too ambitious or miraculous to be taken seriously. But in truth, progress is being made on cancer treatment, even if an outright cure hasn’t yet been found. The National Cancer Institute notes that from 2015-2019, “cancer death

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This Thursday, Feb. 16, the 93rd annual Bengal Bou This Thursday, Feb. 16, the 93rd annual Bengal Bouts will begin its preliminary rounds. A men’s boxing tournament that benefits the Holy Cross Mission in Bangladesh, Bengal Bouts seems to perfectly combine two integral aspects of Notre Dame’s identity: a passion for sports and a commitment to social impact.

This week, From the Archives takes a long overdue look at the history of Bengal Bouts. While this tournament predates the Observer by nearly four decades, we uncovered a selection of stories that capture at least a part of the rich history of this Notre Dame tradition.

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At Wednesday evening’s senate meeting, Briana Ch At Wednesday evening’s senate meeting, Briana Chappell, director of gender relations and LGBTQ+ advocacy, highlighted plans to edit the Moreau First Year Experience curriculum to promote values of diversity, equity and inclusion in her report on LGBTQ+ advocacy at Notre Dame this year.

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We asked you to Ask The Observer Sports Department We asked you to Ask The Observer Sports Department and you responded with the request: “Northwestern @ Notre Dame 2014 Football Breakdown”. That game was a heartbreaking loss for a Notre Dame team that had started 6-0 before stumbling down the stretch to a 7-5 record. A bowl game win over LSU salvaged some optimism for the program’s future, but that loss to Northwestern was a shocking result that contributed to one of the more appalling stretches of Irish football in the Brian Kelly era.

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Derick Williams and Hunter Brooke, two sophomore s Derick Williams and Hunter Brooke, two sophomore students campaigning to be Notre Dame’s next student body president and vice president, respectively, plan to “get sh*t done.”

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Sophomores Pablo Oropeza and Griffin McAndrew are Sophomores Pablo Oropeza and Griffin McAndrew are seeking to build stronger connections between the student body and student government if elected student body president and vice president, respectively. 

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Notre Dame students might recognize Daniel Jung an Notre Dame students might recognize Daniel Jung and Aidan Rezner from the student government Instagram page, but the two sophomores are ready to take the next big step to represent the student body.

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