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The fall semester has been graced by student applause for the newly inaugurated president Fr. Robert Dowd, cheers for the 3-1 Notre Dame Fighting Irish and, unfortunately, complaints about sprinklers. The water irrigation systems at both Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s campuses have been catalysts for frustration and nervous fervor.
After decades of production hell, thousands of Coppola wine bottles sold, $150 million which will never see a return on investment, blacklisting from Hollywood studios, sexual misconduct allegations and a trailer with fake AI quotes, Francis Ford Coppola’s “Megalopolis” has arrived in theaters to the utter bewilderment of audiences. However, factions are already forming within the film community. On one side, you have the vehement auteurists who believe “Megalopolis” is a stunning, uncompromising late-style masterpiece from a singular visionary. Others deem it as incoherent rubbish from an octogenarian who has gone insane. While I love auteurism and take pride in championing polarizing work, I fear that I fall in the latter camp. “Megalopolis,” while commendable for its audacity, is often a tedious mess that collapses under the weight of its imagination and ideas.
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Three weeks ago, Notre Dame was on the losing end of the biggest upset in all of college football to date when it suffered a 16-14 defeat at home against Northern Illinois. On that Saturday night in South Bend, it was hard to imagine that the Irish would be where they are today — 4-1, ranked No. 14 nationally and holding claim to a pair of top-25 wins that give them one of the more impressive resumes in the country. On Saturday, they took down undefeated No. 15 Louisville while showcasing a complete — albeit mistake-filled — performance on both sides of the ball.
Notre Dame’s presidential inaugurations have historically provided moments for reflection, celebration and new beginnings. With the recent inauguration of Fr. Dowd, we see a continuation of that tradition. From Rev. Theodore Hesburgh’s leadership in 1952 to Rev. John Jenkins’ vision in 2005, ceremonies have evolved from a speech at opening Mass to multi-day affairs involving high-profile performers. Fr. Hesburgh, Fr. Edward Malloy and Fr. Jenkins each outlined their vision for the University at their inaugurations, often touching on academic excellence and the University’s Catholic identity.
In August, I started drinking oat milk. Sometimes I listen to jazz. Other times, ‘70s yacht rock, but never today’s top hits. Gone are the days when I’d allow myself to listen to today’s top hits. I drink rosé out of tastefully procured antique glasses (oh yeah, I go antiquing now). I like to peruse aisles and point at ugly ceramics and say, “Wouldn’t that look amazing with our backsplash?” (because I totally know what a backsplash is). I use words like “juxtaposition” and “je ne sais quoi,” while casually weaving into the conversation that, this morning, I listened to NPR, just because that’s a thing I like to do sometimes.
Heading into the game, Notre Dame’s Week Five matchup with the Louisville Cardinals felt eerily similar to last year’s. The Irish entered both bouts against the Cardinals with a disappointing loss under their belt (albeit disappointing for completely different reasons) and College Football Playoff hopes on the line. A loss would eliminate all postseason hope while a win would keep that dream alive. Though the piercing talons of the fierce Cardinals defense ripped out Notre Dame’s heart last season, this battle-tested Irish squad overcame early adversity to triumph over their avian foe. Perhaps this victory can be attributed to the revenge factor or home field advantage generated by an “Irish Wear Green” game at Notre Dame Stadium.
The phrase “must-win game” can often be overused in sports, but it’s hard to find any other way to describe No. 16 Notre Dame’s home matchup against No. 15 Louisville on Saturday afternoon.
Football beat picks: Notre Dame vs. Louisville
The Saint Mary’s College Future Business Leaders Club welcomed guest speaker Sue Ryan Tuesday to share her insights on communications, media relations and leadership.
Record: 3-1
This semester, students can take a one-credit Irish dance class where participants learn old-style Irish dancing while also connecting with and learning about Irish culture.
Notre Dame’s annual Study Abroad Week took place this week, with applications for summer 2025, fall 2025 and spring 2026 programs opening on Sept. 1. The application window will close on Nov. 1 for semester programs and Nov. 15 for summer programs.
The No. 13 Notre Dame women’s soccer team returned home to a packed Alumni Stadium on Thursday night, as they welcomed the North Carolina State Wolfpack to town for an important ACC clash in the annual “Irish Wear Green” game.
It is no secret that Donald Trump’s words and actions do not reflect Christian character. From being found civilly liable for rape to having sympathy for violent hate groups, to spreading misinformation that contributes to racist rhetoric, to paying hush money to his mistress while he was in his third marriage, the list goes on. Especially egregious is his complete disrespect of God.
Football season, along with a serious rise in alcohol-related car accidents, has begun once again! Hurray! Football weekends are a time for all of us to fill our bellies, spill them in the parking lot and enjoy Riley Leonard’s reign at Notre Dame. But what does campus do during the weekdays? Study? No! To feed their insatiable desire for pigskin, students and fans are entertained by a league turned ruthless and injurious due to the unsportsmanlike conduct of McGlinn Hall in Notre Dame women’s flag football.
Saturday’s matchup against No. 15 Louisville marks an inflection point in Notre Dame’s season. Heading into 2024, with the expanded 12-team field and a manageable schedule, it was always playoff-or-bust for the Irish. Many within the organization had even higher aspirations, to host a playoff game in South Bend on the third weekend of December. But after a shocking upset loss to Northern Illinois in Week Two, the entire outlook on the season changed. Notre Dame now risks being eliminated from playoff contention entirely before the beginning of October. Every game is already a must-win. If Louisville kills Notre Dame’s lingering playoff hopes for the second straight season, a very long two months lie ahead. A win, however, could mark a turning point.
Polished brown leather dress shoes softly clacked against white speckled tiles as Marcus Freeman sauntered to the front of the lunchroom at St. Adalbert Catholic School, handing out high-fives to students and teachers along the way. Upon reaching the chestnut podium wrapped in a Fighting Irish banner, Freeman beamed his signature smile and introduces himself to an eager audience. Trading in his blue and gold Notre Dame tracksuit for a salmon button up with gray slacks, Freeman extended a booming good afternoon greeting and asked the children what they did at recess. For a few hours, he could shed the weight that comes with leading one of college football’s most storied programs and focus on an even more important task — giving back to the South Bend community. Though the students’ frequent smiles and giggles made clear why he has the reputation of being one of the best communicators and motivators in the sport, he didn’t connect with them as Coach Freeman, but rather as Marcus, a friend looking to make his beloved home a better place. As he began to wrap up his talk, Freeman dipped his chin, eyes sparkling as a smirk spread across his lips.
Three weeks ago, as Notre Dame football got underway with its brutal home loss to Northern Illinois, former Irish quarterback Malik Zaire took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to voice some concerns. However, he didn’t call out the team (although he would plenty of times as the game continued). Instead, he expressed his frustrations with the Notre Dame Stadium environment.
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