Farmer: Weekend shows two sides of boxing state (Sept. 19)

Staff Predictions: Michigan State

Allan Joseph

Michigan Staff Predictions

Allan Joseph

Farmer: Oklahoma to Pac-? (Sept. 5)

This is the first instance of a new Observer feature. A series of 10 Observer sportswriters will have columns appear in this space on a bi-weekly rotation. Hopefully some of these writers will grab your attention, and you'll know when and where to find more of their thoughts.

South Florida Staff Predictions

Allan Joseph

Farmer: Slow down: It's not time to drink the kool-aid (Sept. 2)

It is early September in South Bend, which can mean only one thing — the kool-aid is awfully strong.

A new sheriff in town

It started like any other night at the bar. The cowboys were settling in after a long day, drinks in hand, their sweethearts nestled beside them, the piano player playing a rickety tune in the back corner. All was peaceful until a gunshot broke the silence.

Changes ahead

This issue marks the second issue in The Observer's 45th year. Yes, The Observer is older than many of your parents. You would think by now we would be a polished, well-oiled operation.

Eddy Street adds three businesses

Brothers Bar and Grill, Urban Outfitters and McAlister's Deli will open their Eddy Street Commons doors for the first time this fall.

Infographic: Projected 2011 Depth Chart

Infographic: Projected 2011 Depth Chart

Read how Observer beat writers Douglas Farmer, Chris Masoud, Allan Joseph, and Andrew Owens think the 2011 Irish roster will stack up.

Farmer: ND will win, but it does not matter (Apr. 15)

This weekend thousands of Notre Dame fans and alumni will descend upon campus to watch a football game. Thousands of Notre Dame fans, alumni, students and even those who despise the Irish will post tens of thousands of messages on forums about a football game.

Observer awarded third at conference

The Observer won third place in the Division I "Newspaper of the Year" category at the Indiana College Press Association (ICPA) awards ceremony, held Saturday at Indiana University in Bloomington.

Football Commentary: Outlook optimistic despite Floyd's absence

Prior to junior receiver Michael Floyd's actions along Notre Dame Avenue early Sunday morning, the upcoming Irish football season seemed filled with optimism, and only optimism.

IOSHA finds six Notre Dame violations

The Indiana Occupational Health and Safety Administration (IOSHA) found Notre Dame guilty of six violations after a four-and-a-half month investigation into the October death of junior Declan Sullivan, the Indiana Department of Labor announced March 15.

Farmer: Unexpected rise could be prelude (Mar. 10)

Three years ago, Ben Hansbrough was toiling away unhappily at Mississippi State.

You define our work

I was required to attend a live showing of the National Theatre's performance of "King Lear" at Browning Cinema Thursday night.

Observer elects new ed board

Eight new editors will join The Observer's Editorial Board for the 2011-12 year, incoming Editor-in-Chief Douglas Farmer announced Monday.

Observer selects new editors for 2011-12

Sarah Mervosh, Adriana Pratt and Chris Masoud have been chosen to help oversee The Observer's editorial operations in 2011-2012, incoming Editor-in-Chief Douglas Farmer announced Thursday.

NSD may actually hold an influence

I traditionally ridicule National Signing Day. Watching football players barely three years younger than me play with baseball caps — or even a sweatered bulldog this year — seems inherently pointless.