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Zach Taylor | Monday, October 30, 2023
Notre Dame hosted two United States senators from opposing parties this Friday for a discussion with University President Fr. John Jenkins. Over the span of an hour, Delaware Democrat Chris Coons and Indiana Republican Todd Young talked about the importance of bipartisanship in the midst of government turmoil. “It’s pretty darn bad,” Coons said when
Zach Taylor | Monday, October 9, 2023
As the tri-campus community draws closer to midterm season, many students have had to find ways to stay on top of their workloads and schedules. For students, one of the most popular ways to keep track of everything in their lives is to utilize a digital calendar. “I like using Google Calendar because I can
Zach Taylor | Monday, October 2, 2023
For anyone wondering how many hot dogs they could eat in one sitting, Knott Hall’s new signature event provided a place for students to find an answer. The first annual Knott Dog Eating Contest materialized on South Quad Friday with students serving hot dogs in support of a good cause. Anthony Travlos, Knott Hall co-president,
Zach Taylor | Thursday, September 21, 2023
Award-winning journalist and data scientist Karen Hao flew from Hong Kong to warn the Notre Dame community about artificial intelligence. Over the past decade, the generative AI industry has taken off, but according to Hao, there are many unforeseen consequences to this explosion, with hefty moral implications. Hao has presented the information from her talk
Zach Taylor | Wednesday, September 13, 2023
While a gray South Bend sky loomed overhead Monday night, Notre Dame Stadium lights illuminated ND 110, Duncan’s Hall signature charity event. On the 22nd anniversary of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, students gathered to climb 110 flights of stairs to mirror the climb faced by the firefighters and police officers who responded
Zach Taylor | Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Eager for early participation from Notre Dame’s newest class, leading members from branches of the Student Union hosted an hour-long showcase Tuesday, with the intent of outlining different ways for first years to get involved with campus governance. Student Body President Daniel Jung expressed his excitement about the event and its promising attendance. “It’s always