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ChatGPT: An academic weapon of mass destruction

Is ChatGPT defanging the bite of a liberal arts education? Here's what our editorial board has to say.

The problem with being honest

#tbh being honest is hard.

Overscheduled? Maybe you should drop something.

Between an internship and classes, I learned to stop and smell the cherry blossoms in Washington D.C. — and so can you.

Don't know what to do next summer? Consider service.

Columnist Kat Regala reflects on her experience working in service during her recent summers, and encourages her readers to consider doing service during their own summers away from school, too.

Anti-Valentine’s Day support group

Navigating singleness in Notre Dame

In this heartfelt reflection, Lara shares her experience of navigating singleness amidst a campus culture saturated with romantic relationships. Following a disillusioning encounter with unrequited love, Lara embarks on a journey of self-discovery guided by her professor's wisdom.

In defense of Valentine’s Day

In her Inside column, Gabrielle Beechert discusses how, even if you're single this year, there are always beautiful things to celebrate on Valentine's Day,

Shifting the social media blame

Are social media end users truly to blame for the polarized political climate online? In his op-ed, Cade Czarnecki reframes the manner in which responsibility for modern digital partisanship is attributed. To do so, he delves into the nature of the social media platforms being used as well as the way in which news outlets are incentivized to share stories via social platforms.

Time to re-evaluate the way Notre Dame does service

Service at Notre Dame should involve leaving our campus bubble and engaging with the South Bend community.

Dear You: A love letter to single people

Women in Gaza: An urgent reproductive justice crisis in need of feminist attention

The ongoing reproductive crisis in Gaza needs to be given more attention in the mainstream media. Feminists need to raise awareness about this issue to secure justice for Palestinians.

The long goodbye

There are 97 days left. Then, everything changes.

Blackface: A (willingly) forgotten strand of American culture at Notre Dame

A Letter to the Editor details the history of blackface at Notre Dame/

Racism and the practice of medicine

Inspired Leadership Initiative member James Longo discusses racism in medicine in a Letter to the Editor.

Sick season

Viewpoint columnist Moira Quinn was hit with the flu outbreak that's making its way around campus. Here's what she has to say.

Towards a Pan-African Education (Part 1)

Why and how do we educate for a shared future of more movement and intercourse among the peoples of the earth?

Adding insult to injury: The psychological trials of a dislocated shoulder

Columnist Matt Baird recounts his experience of dislocating their shoulder during an interhall basketball game, reflecting on the inconvenience and attention received due to the injury. Through personal reflection, Baird considers the broader implications of life-altering injuries and illnesses, highlighting the importance of empathy and thoughtful interaction with individuals facing such challenges.

The do’s and don’ts of complaining: A user’s guide

Viewpoint columnist Allison Abplanalp guides readers on how to most effectively complain. The key, she writes, is to keep your “cool as a cucumber” persona.

The Observer Election Endorsement: Let’s take a look at Student Government

Going out in style