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Track and Field assistant coach Adam Beltran to be remembered for humor, mentorship

By Observer Staff Report · Friday, Sept. 23, 2022

Assistant coach for Notre Dame’s track and field team Adam Beltran passed away at 46 years old Wednesday after a battle with cancer, a University press release said.

SMC votes hosts ‘Rock the Vote’

By Chancelor Gordon · Friday, Sept. 23, 2022

Editor’s Note: Crystal Ramirez is a former Associate News Editor for The Observer.

Provost John McGreevy discusses role, book on history of Catholicism

By Isa Sheikh · Friday, Sept. 23, 2022

John T. McGreevy began his work as the sixth provost for the University of Notre Dame at the beginning of July.

SOTERIA Flooring startup wants to make falling safer

By Kate Naessens · Friday, Sept. 23, 2022

A Notre Dame graduate entrepreneurship program alumna is working towards longer, safer lives for people with a fall risk — not with grasp bars or fall buttons, but with a patented flooring system designed to “restore the right to fall.”

University leader and Holy Cross priest Richard Warner dies

By Observer Staff Report · Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022

Fr. Richard “Dick” Warner died Wednesday at the age of 83 at Holy Cross House, according to a University press release.

Morgan’s Message club advocates for student athletes

By Moira Quinn · Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022

Editor’s Note: This story includes mentions of suicide and mental health conditions.

Seminar celebrates Saint Mary’s Banned Books Week

By Katelyn Waldschmidt · Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022

Editor’s Note: A previous version of this story misattributed a quote said by Ann Marie Short. The Observer regrets this error.

‘Post-Roe America’ panelists discuss Indiana abortion law, marginalized groups

By Caroline Collins · Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022

The Notre Dame Gender Studies Program hosted a teach-in and discussion featuring a panel of local experts on Post-Roe America on Wednesday afternoon. The panelists discussed the recent Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization Supreme Court decision and Indiana’s new abortion law and its effects with an emphasis on marginalized groups.

Senate discusses ND Safe app, dorm gyms

By Kathryn Muchnick · Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022

The Notre Dame student senate passed resolutions regarding first-year class council elections and received nominations for Judicial Council’s Committee on the Constitution in its meeting Wednesday evening.

Jenkins addresses faculty, outlines goals for University

By Liam Kelly · Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022

Notre Dame will launch efforts to more effectively communicate its achievements in research, global engagement and diversity and inclusion, University President Fr. John Jenkins said in his annual address to the faculty Tuesday evening.

'We have the exact wrong fiscal policy': Paul Ryan criticizes inflation response

By Ryan Peters · Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022

Paul Ryan knew it was time to move on after 20 years in the House of Representatives. Two terms as the youngest speaker of the House since 1869 was enough for Ryan, who did not seek re-election in 2019.

Notre Dame dedicates new hydroelectric facility on river

By Kelsey Quint · Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022

Notre Dame dedicated its new hydroelectric facility, called ND Hydro, on the dam of St. Joseph River in downtown South Bend last week.

Activist discusses danger of stalking

By Krystyna Sowa · Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022

Debbie Riddle, an educator on stalking, spoke at Saint Mary's Tuesday night to discuss the importance of speaking out regarding stalking. After Riddle's sister was killed by her stalker in 2003, she dedicated herself to sharing that story and serving as a catalyst for change.

On-campus farmer's market gives students a taste of South Bend

By Claire Reid · Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022

The Notre Dame student government South Bend engagement committee held the first on-campus farmer's market this past Friday, Sept. 16. The event featured local South Bend restaurants, artisans and vendors.

Holy Cross College celebrates Founder's Day

By Angela Mathew · Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022

This Monday marked 56 years since Holy Cross College’s establishment. The College was founded on Sept. 19, 1966 by Holy Cross Brothers whose mission is to be “educators in the faith” to men and women everywhere — especially the poor, afflicted and oppressed.

GreeNDot widens focus under new department leadership

By Peter Breen · Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022

Students gathered on Library Lawn from 9-11 p.m. Friday night for Notre Dame’s third celebration of National greeNDot Day.

Director of national intelligence discusses career, national security risks

By Isa Sheikh · Monday, Sept. 19, 2022

On Friday, director of national intelligence (DNI) Avril Haines appeared at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center to discuss her career, the role of the intelligence community and global threats to the United States.

'There's always another way': Student Government leaders plan for successful school year

By Bella Laufenberg · Monday, Sept. 19, 2022

Over the summer, Patrick Lee, Sofie Stitt, Nicole Baumann and the rest of Notre Dame Student Government were hard at work for the student body.

State Senator Monique Limón discusses elevating voices, women in politics

By Caroline Collins · Monday, Sept. 19, 2022

On Friday morning in the Hesburgh Center Auditorium, California State Senator Monique Limón spoke about the intersection between her experience working in public office and her Latina identity. The lecture is part of Hispanic Heritage Month and was hosted by the Hesburgh Program in Public Service and the Institute for Latino Studies.

El Campito to host third annual Taco Battle fundraiser

By Caroline Mereness · Monday, Sept. 19, 2022

El Campito Child Development Center, a bilingual early childcare center in South Bend, will host its third annual Taco Battle fundraiser featuring local vendors on Tuesday.