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Outdoor WiFi, lights, furniture to be installed in new Belle's Corner outside Le Mans

By Katelyn Waldschmidt · Monday, Sept. 19, 2022

Every day, students pass the west entrance of Le Mans Hall and watch as workers spread gravel, lay patio tiles and work to turn the space into… What?

2022-23 leprechauns talk journeys to leading Notre Dame fans

By Meghan Lange · Friday, Sept. 16, 2022

The Fighting Irish welcome four new leprechauns for the 2022-2023 year. Seniors Jake House and Jamison Cook, junior Ryan Coury and sophomore Colin Mahoney were selected. All four will be entering the role for the first time. The new Leprechauns reflected on their paths to the green suit and their hopes for the year.

Saint Mary’s, local community to participate in suicide prevention walk

By Marisol Bohorquez · Friday, Sept. 16, 2022

As a part of Suicide Prevention Month, the South Bend community is passionate to show support through the Out of the Darkness walking event taking place this Saturday.

Former Irish quarterback seeks to help athletes navigate NIL space

By Ryan Peters · Friday, Sept. 16, 2022

In 2018, Arike Ogunbowale hit back-to-back game-winning buzzer beaters in the national semifinal and championship to earn the Notre Dame women’s basketball team its first national title since 2001.

University receives grant for quantum sciences

By Redmond Bernhold · Friday, Sept. 16, 2022

The University of Notre Dame, Indiana University, Purdue University and Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) received a repeatable five-year grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to further research the applications of quantum technologies in private industries.

Staff, law student comment on law school admissions change

By Emma Duffy · Friday, Sept. 16, 2022

On Aug. 31, Notre Dame Law School announced that they will be terminating their early decision program. This means that all prospective students will now have the ability to apply to the non-binding regular decision application. One’s interest in attending the law school will now no longer be shown through the time they apply, but interest demonstrated in “Why Notre Dame Law School?” statement.

Senate discusses 'Lake Dillon,' class council elections

By Kendelle Hung-Ino · Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022

The Notre Dame student senate met Wednesday evening and approved orders regarding the suspension of first-year class council elections and the future renovations between South Dining Hall and Dillon Hall. The senators also discussed proposals on the addition of sustainability points toward the Hall of the Year competition and subsidizing student RecSports passes.

Tri-campus Thursday: South Asia Group brings interdisciplinary scholars together

By Angela Mathew · Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022

Students and faculty members gathered over samosas and steaming cups of chai in 2148 Jenkins and Nanovic Halls on Wednesday for the South Asia Group’s first event this semester. The South Asia Group is an interdisciplinary group of faculty, scholars and students at Notre Dame whose work relates to the region that includes Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

Employers chase talent amid economic uncertainty at Notre Dame career fairs

By Peter Breen · Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022

The Center for Career Development hosted the 2022 In-Person Fall Career Fair in the Duncan Student Center from Monday through Wednesday this week.

Klau Center granted institute status

By Observer Staff Report · Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022

The Klau Center for Civil and Human Rights has been elevated to an institute following a large donation from Rick and Molly Klau, according to a University press release Wednesday. The Klau Institute falls within the Keough School of Global Affairs and offers a curriculum in which students explore critical issues through the lens of Catholic social tradition, according to its website.

Notre Dame students compete in NBC trivia show

By Elena Que · Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022

A team of three Notre Dame students recently appeared on "Capital One College Bowl," a trivia show on NBC hosted by Peyton and Cooper Manning. The trio appeared on the season two premiere episode, which aired Friday, September 9th. Competing for academic scholarships, the team went up against rival Ohio State University and successfully moved on to the next round.

Former Colombian president Juan Manuel Santos delivers annual Hesburgh Lecture

By Carlos Basurto · Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022

Juan Manuel Santos, the former president of Colombia and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, delivered the annual Hesburgh Lecture in Ethics and Public Policy on Tuesday evening, discussing unconventional methods of peacebuilding in the world today. Santos is a distinguished policy fellow with the Keough School of Global Affairs, where he is co-teaching a master level course.

Confusion ensues over College bookstore credit card charge label

By Liam Price · Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022

In the first few weeks of the school year, some Saint Mary’s students who purchased books at the Shaheen Bookstore noticed charges on their bank card statements from “ACU Bookstore.”

ZeroProof hosts alcohol-free tailgate, builds space for sobriety

By Jenna Abu-Lughod · Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022

In the spring of last year, a group of Notre Dame students came together to start ZeroProof, a club with the goal of providing alcohol-free options for sober students and students working towards sobriety.

Professors discuss withdrawal of Chobani IPO, market uncertainty

By Peter Breen · Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022

Chobani, Inc. announced it was withdrawing its previously delayed initial public offering (IPO) at beginning of September. The move signals market uncertainty, Notre Dame professors told The Observer.

Notre Dame inches up national college rankings

By Observer Staff Report · Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022

Notre Dame was ranked No. 18 in the U.S. News & World Report best national university rankings released Monday.

Architecture students help revitalize South Bend, Kalamazoo

By Kate Naessens · Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022

Marianne Cusato is leading a new initiative to revitalize underutilized areas of South Bend and Kalamazoo, Mich., while also providing a professional environment and learning opportunities for students.

International students react to football culture, team's defeat

By Liam Price · Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022

First-year graduate student Henry Kamugisha, originally from Uganda, was walking home after studying at the library late Friday night and was surprised to be intercepted by the Notre Dame band performing pre-football game festivities.

UK Diplomat Catherine Arnold visits University

By Maxwell Feldmann · Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022

The University of Notre Dame welcomed Catherine Arnold as a guest speaker at the Eck Visitor Center on Sept. 12.

University students in London react to Queen Elizabeth II’s death

By Gabrielle Beechert · Monday, Sept. 12, 2022

LONDON — Outside Buckingham Palace Thursday evening, a crowd began to gather. A press release from the palace earlier that day revealed Queen Elizabeth’s doctors were concerned for her health and advised her to stay under medical supervision while she stayed at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.