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Observer Staff Report | Saturday, February 16, 2019
Notre Dame is rescinding former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick’s honorary degree, the administration announced in a statement Saturday. The decision comes in response to the results of the Vatican’s canonical trial, which defrocked McCarrick on Saturday after finding he had broken his vows as a priest by sexually abusing minors and adults. “The Vatican has announced
Observer Editorial Board | Monday, April 30, 2018
This past Thursday, University President Fr. John Jenkins issued a statement responding to the conviction of comedian and actor Bill Cosby on three counts of sexual assault. Cosby was awarded an honorary degree from Notre Dame in 1990 in recognition of his public accomplishments — he was once known endearingly as “America’s Dad” — but
Observer Staff Report | Friday, April 27, 2018
University President Fr. John Jenkins released a statement Thursday announcing the revocation of Bill Cosby’s honorary degree from Notre Dame following his conviction of three counts of sexual assault. “As a result of his conviction today on three felony charges in a sexual assault, the University of Notre Dame has rescinded the honorary degree awarded to Bill
Matthew Macke | Wednesday, September 7, 2016
There is a concept in history called the “Great Man theory” which posits that the past is just a series of events occurring due to the influence of … great men. Inherent chauvinism aside, it’s an interesting way to look at history and an even more interesting way to look at popular culture. Here the
Megan Valley | Saturday, March 26, 2016
The Student Senate passed a resolution recommending that the University revoke Bill Cosby’s honorary degree this week. Eight amendments to the Student Union constitution regarding elections were also passed at Wednesday night’s meeting. A committee consisting of Badin Hall senator Alex Fincher, Ryan Hall senator Isabel Fox and Pangborn Hall senator Taylor Still presented their resolution
Letter to the Editor | Wednesday, February 24, 2016
I would like to suggest a simple solution to the question of Bill Cosby’s honorary degree. If there is ever a court finding, either civil or criminal, that determines Cosby engaged in behavior for which a Notre Dame employee would be fired or a student expelled, then it would be appropriate for the University to
Letter to the Editor | Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Pull Bill Cosby’s honorary degree? In a word, yes. Do it now. Do it yesterday. I won’t belabor the well-known disgusting facts of the current allegations, which on their own merit pulling that degree. I want to take this opportunity to highlight another lesser-known incident no one at Notre Dame should ever forget. The incident
Observer Editorial Board | Friday, February 19, 2016
In May, about 2,000 undergraduate students will process into Notre Dame Stadium and receive their diplomas. A handful of others — leaders in their fields and communities — will receive honorary degrees alongside them. Bill Cosby was one of 12 individuals awarded an honorary degree at the University’s commencement ceremony almost 26 years ago. The
Justine Wang | Thursday, February 18, 2016
At Wednesday night’s student Senate meeting, junior Grace Watkins asked the group for help in facilitating dialogue on the honorary degree conferred by the University to Bill Cosby in 1990. Badin Hall Senator sophomore Alex Fincher yielded the floor to Watkins, her constituent, who said in the past several months, several of the University’s peer institutions have
Adam Ramos | Tuesday, February 16, 2016
On his third major stand-up special “Comedy Camisado” Hannibal Buress enters the stage quietly, letting out one thank you and a clap before getting into his first bit. Dressed in modest, dark clothing, Buress makes it clear from the get-go that his act lacks pizzazz. Fortunately it is in this simplicity that the Chicago native shines