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Notre Dame Law School scraps binding early decision application

By Observer Staff Report · Friday, Sept. 2, 2022

Notre Dame Law School has ended binding early applications, the school’s office of admissions announced in a press release Wednesday. The release cited unfair wealth advantages and anxiety as main reasons for the elimination.

Chip shortage results in temporary cards for first-years

By Kathryn Muchnick · Friday, Sept. 2, 2022

The global semiconductor shortage has revealed just how essential the tiny microchips are — they’re hidden in your car, your laptop, your electric toothbrush, and even in your wallet. In fact, behind that sometimes unfortunate photo from freshman year, each Notre Dame student ID contains a microchip.

Campus Ministry offers monthly LGBTQ+ masses

By Claire Reid · Friday, Sept. 2, 2022

Almost two years ago, Ryan Palmer, then a sophomore, attended Campus Ministry’s annual LGBTQ+ Retreat.

Saint Mary’s appoints four new vice presidents

By Cathy Doherty · Friday, Sept. 2, 2022

President Katie Conboy announced Aug. 17 that the College successfully recruited “four experienced Vice Presidents to the College leadership in the last nine months."

Saint Mary's students revive, rebrand College English club

By Marisol Bohorquez · Friday, Sept. 2, 2022

The Saint Mary’s English club has been dormant for the past couple of years. This semester, it has revived by several Saint Mary’s seniors.

Sorin College welcomes students back following year-long renovation

By Lilyann Gardner · Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022

Sorin College, built in 1888 and named after Fr. Edward Sorin, C.S.C, finally welcomed new and returning students back inside its walls this August after fourteen months of extensive renovations.

‘It’s not over’: Ukrainians, professors shed light on ongoing conflict in Ukraine

By Colleen Farrell · Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022

Co-president of the Ukrainian Society at Notre Dame and senior Maryna Chuma stated in simple terms what she feels Notre Dame students should know about the war in Ukraine.

Student body president delivers state of the student union address in first senate meeting of the year

By Peter Breen · Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022

The Notre Dame student senate received a state of the student union address, amended the 2022-2023 senate bylaws and nominated members to the Campus Life Council and committee on the constitution during its first meeting of the semester Wednesday evening.

Lilly Endowment aids College's summer youth programs

By Liam Price · Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022

College President Katie Conboy announced in an August press release that Saint Mary’s received a $1 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. The grant will be integral in providing scholarships for Saint Mary’s pre-college programs and summer camps, senior vice president for strategy and finance Dana Strait said.

ND club aims to build Mars rover

By Katherine Ross · Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022

A newly formed Notre Dame student group is dedicated to building a fully functioning Mars rover from scratch. The Domer Rover club hopes to compete in the University Rover Challenge. The competition, held annually at the Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS) near Hanksville, Utah, focuses on each step of the learning process along the way.

ND campus dining opens for a new semester, improves student experience

By Liam Price · Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022

Luigi Alberganti, senior director of campus dining, said he was excited for the school year to start back up again.

'Mickey was our leader': Notre Dame journalism program benefactor dies after battle with cancer

By Bella Laufenberg · Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022

“There isn't a single story. I can't give you a single instance that I would say sums him up for me,” Notre Dame graduate Anne Thompson said. “When I think of Mickey Gallivan, that’s what I think – commitment.”

Students, faculty discuss debt forgiveness

By Sam Anderson · Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022

On August 24, the White House announced a student loan forgiveness plan via executive order that hopes to “provide breathing room to America’s working families as they continue to recover from the strains associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.” This plan will be implemented in three distinct phases.

ND Evans scholars teach golf to underprivileged kids

By Isabelle Kause · Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022

Sophomore engineering majors, Luke Christy and Kyle Connors, partnered with John Young Middle School in Mishawaka and the Kids Golf Foundation at Harvest Farms Country Club in Sugar Grove, Illinois in order to teach underprivileged kids how to play golf and expose them to the different opportunities that golf has to offer.

College Career Crossings Office provides students networking, career opportunities

By Rose Androwich · Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022

The Saint Mary's Career Crossings Office (CCO) will be holding a variety of events for all students to attend throughout the year. In addition, Career Crossings will also be holding events specifically designed for sophomores, juniors and seniors, respectively.

'War and Peace' announced as 2022-23 Notre Dame Forum theme

By Observer Staff Report · Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022

University President Fr. John Jenkins announced “War and Peace” as the theme of the 2022-23 Notre Dame Forum in an email Tuesday.

Rising federal interest rates pinch student lenders

By Maggie Eastland · Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022

Your student loans just got more expensive.

ND AAHD majors display "Ongoing Matter" exhibit on the Mueller Report

By Caroline Collins · Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022

"Ongoing Matter: Democracy, Design and the Mueller Report" is a project created to educate and help people interact with the information presented in the "Report On The Investigation Into Russian Interference In The 2016 Presidential Election", also known as the Mueller Report.

Observer names new Manager of Talent & Inclusion

By Observer Staff Report · Monday, Aug. 29, 2022

Junior Angela Mathew will serve as The Observer’s Manager of Talent & Inclusion for the 2022-2023 term. She will sit on the Editorial Board and ensure accurate, inclusive coverage across the paper.

Notre Dame partnership aims to address chip shortage

By Ryan Peters · Monday, Aug. 29, 2022

As the global semiconductor shortage continues to plague key industries, companies, governments and other organizations are searching for ways to alleviate it.