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Meghan Lange | Friday, September 8, 2023
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Claire Lyons | Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Here’s what you missed at Pitchfork Fest in Chicago’s Union Park from July 21-23. Alvvays Lead singer Molly Rankin sang softly into the microphone during their most heartbreaking bridge off of “Blue Rev,” their newest album: “Moving to the country / Gonna have that baby / Wait tables in read more→
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 read more→
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, read more→
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, read more→
Thomas Dobbs, Lilyann Gardner, Aidan O'Malley and Alysa Guffey | Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Get ready to take a walk down memory lane as From the Archives delves into the rich history of now-defunct dorm traditions. Today, we’ll explore three unique dormitory traditions that have left their mark on campus life. From Grace Vision, the broadcasting station that paved the way for modern read more→
Thomas Dobbs | Monday, April 3, 2023
From hiring to hoisting the trophy: Muffet McGraw’s March Madness successes at Notre Dame August 27, 1987 | Observer Staff | April 2, 1997 | Joe Cavato | March 17, 1998 | Bill Hart | April 2, 2001 | Andrew Soukup | Researched by Thomas Dobbs As Notre Dame read more→
Thomas Dobbs, Lilyann Gardner and Cade Czarnecki | Monday, March 27, 2023
Since 1972, the University of Notre Dame has been home to the largest 5-on-5 outdoor basketball tournament — Bookstore Basketball. This annual tradition during the University’s An Tostal celebrations was created by students Fritz Hoefer (‘72) and Vince Meconi (‘75), who wanted to provide a platform for average students read more→
Ryan Vigilante | Saturday, March 25, 2023
Ryan Vigilante and Meghan Lange | Thursday, March 9, 2023