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‘Concerned Supporters’ take issue with College administration during conference

By Aynslee Dellacca · Friday, April 26, 2024

Saint Mary's College confronts a crisis as community members express concerns over policy changes and the perceived erosion of Catholic values, calling for increased transparency and adherence to faith.

Holy Cross College unveils $350 million master plan

By Thomas Zwiller · Friday, April 26, 2024

College President Dr. Marco Clark revealed details of the plan to the public April 9. Included are new academic and residential facilities.

Senate approves student nominations, reviews procedures

By Caroline Collins · Thursday, April 25, 2024

The senate voted to approve Serena Melonio as the vice president of peer advocacy and Emma Brainard as The Shirt project president.

A week from decision day, current and incoming students reflect on admissions

By Grace Tadajweski · Wednesday, April 24, 2024

An incoming college student and current Notre Dame college students consider how they made their decision to attend Notre Dame and how they feel about their decision today.

Notre Dame Sustainability hosts Earth Month events

By Rose Androwich · Wednesday, April 24, 2024

The Office of Sustainability aims for carbon neutrality by 2050 with several current initiatives to reduce carbon emissions and hosted events for “Earth Month” to engage with the Notre Dame community.

College campuses across the country engulfed by anti-Israel protests

By Liam Kelly · Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Pro-Palestinian students and organization approve of efforts made on various university campuses.

Humanitarian, computer programmer, sports leader: SMC commencement lineup announced

By Elizabeth Burt · Wednesday, April 24, 2024

SMC announces the 2024 commencement speaker and degree honorees.

5th cohort of Inspired Leaders Initiative prepares to finish program

By Ashleigh Lobo · Monday, April 22, 2024

Established in 2018, the Inspired Leadership Initiative (ILI) at Notre Dame is a program that helps accomplished individuals from diverse backgrounds find purpose and meaning in the next stage of their lives, often by engaging with the broader campus community and pursuing new passions.

Committee unveils The Shirt featuring the four horsemen

By Peter McKenna · Monday, April 22, 2024

On Friday afternoon, The Shirt committee unveiled The Shirt 2024 after a celebration featuring student group performances. The Shirt 2024 is gold and showcases the four horsemen and a football helmet.

Unfair labor claim filed against Notre Dame

By Observer Staff Report · Friday, April 19, 2024

College Basketball Players Association cites school’s referral to its athletes as “student-athletes.”

Alumnae, parents establish Loretto Trust in wake of controversy

By Aynslee Dellacca · Friday, April 19, 2024

SMC alumnae who are concerned about preserving the Catholic identity on campus create the Loretto Trust.

Bookstore Basketball to host 52nd annual tournament finals, with new co-rec league

By Stephen Holland · Friday, April 19, 2024

The annual bookstore basketball tournament, the largest five-on-five basketball event globally, will end on April 27th.

‘The Golden Ticket’ podcast aims to amplify athlete voices

By Annelise Demers · Thursday, April 18, 2024

Launched in October 2023, “The Golden Ticket” podcast, featuring sophomore Jimmy Collins and athletes Reese Sanders and Isaiah Dunn, aims to provide a platform for athletes to share their stories and combat stereotypes.

SMC hosts student panel on ‘free expression and belonging’

By Elizabeth Burt · Thursday, April 18, 2024

On Wednesday evening, five Saint Mary’s College students presented their findings from a conference at DePauw University. At this conference, they discussed communication skills and how to institute healthy dialogue in community conversations.

Senate holds elections, amends constitution

By Liam Kelly · Thursday, April 18, 2024

The Notre Dame student senate met Wednesday afternoon, holding elections for the Campus Life Council and the Committee for the Constitution and passing orders to amend parts of the constitution.

Dance company prepares for spring showcase

By Grace Tadajweski · Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Members of the Notre Dame Dance Company reflect on their experience with the company before their spring showcase.

National champion winning Notre Dame Gaelic Athletic Association seeks to promote Irish culture

By Liam Kelly · Wednesday, April 17, 2024

The Notre team Gaelic football team won its third consecutive national championship this year against Navy.

Michigan prosecutor Kym Worthy speaks at annual ‘Raise Your Voice’ symposium

By Aynslee Dellacca · Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Michigan prosecutor Kym Worthy gave the keynote session for Saint Mary's College third annual Raise Your Voice Symposium.

‘How to Get Away with Murder’: professor gives lecture about missing and murdered Indigenous women

By Katherine Lieberth · Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Liza Black, an associate professor of history and Native American Studies at Indiana University, gave a lecture on April 15 about her book "How to Get Away with Murder," which explores six cases of missing and murdered indigenous women, girls and non-binary people across Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Sorin College hosts annual secession week

By Rose Androwich · Monday, April 15, 2024

Sorin College hosts an annual secession week to promote pride within the dorm according to newly elected Sorin College President and Vice President. Phillip Hicks speaks on the history of Sorin and his time living in the hall.