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Observer Editorial Board | Friday, September 8, 2017
The story of Notre Dame’s founding is ingrained in students’ minds soon after — and sometimes before — arriving on campus for Welcome Weekend. It is a story of inspiration and vision, with our founder, Fr. Edward Sorin, famously proclaiming: “This college will be one of the most powerful means for doing good in this
Courtney Becker | Friday, September 1, 2017
Editor’s note: This is the first story in a three-part series featuring the completed Campus Crossroads project. Today’s story focuses on the enhancements and renovations to Notre Dame Stadium. Notre Dame Stadium represents more than football after the renovations made over the course of the Campus Crossroads Project, vice president for facilities design and operations
Elizabeth Greason | Friday, August 25, 2017
Editor’s note: This is the second story of a three-part series featuring a wide range of topics covered in The Observer’s interview with director of athletics Jack Swarbrick. Today’s story focuses on the changes encompassed in the Campus Crossroads project. When Notre Dame first unveiled its $400 million Campus Crossroads plan in January 2014, the
Lucas Masin-Moyer | Friday, August 18, 2017
Newly-constructed Jenkins Hall opens up a world of possibilities for R. Scott Appleby, the Marilyn Keough Dean of the new Keough School of Global Affairs. Jenkins Hall, which will be the home of the newly-opened school, provides opportunities for students to get further engaged in their study of international politics, thanks to a new “mediation
Observer Staff Report | Friday, May 19, 2017
Fr. Theodore Hesburgh dies at 97 On Feb. 26, 2015, Fr. Theodore Hesburgh, 15th president of Notre Dame and one of the most influential figures in higher education, died at the age of 97. Friends, family and the Notre Dame community came together to celebrate his life at his funeral held at the Basilica of
Courtney Becker | Monday, March 27, 2017
Students flocked to North Dining Hall (NDH) at mealtimes after Campus Dining unveiled the renovated north side of the facility Sunday morning. Director of student dining and residences Scott Kachmarik said the revamped look of the dining hall — which includes booths, high top tables and several other varieties of seating options — serves as a preview
Lucas Masin-Moyer | Tuesday, February 28, 2017
With the opening of Campus Crossroads, Jenkins Hall and Nanovic Hall scheduled for later this year, the Notre Dame campus is undergoing large-scale changes. However, the expansion of the University continues beyond even these projects. Throughout the week of Feb. 20, executive vice president John Affleck-Graves discussed various University issues and projects at a series of
Alex Carson and Renee Griffin | Saturday, February 4, 2017
When football fans return to Notre Dame Stadium this September for the 2017 season opener against Temple, they’ll notice plenty of changes brought about by the Campus Crossroads project. The long-debated video board will make its debut, seats will be wider in the lower bowl, Wi-Fi will work throughout the stadium and the visiting team
Rachel O'Grady | Saturday, February 4, 2017
When the Irish kick off their 2017 football season, the Band of the Fighting Irish will no longer be alongside them on the playing surface, the University announced Saturday morning. Instead, the Band of the Fighting Irish will become part of the student section, creating what Rob Kelly, associate athletic director of ticketing, premium and
Observer Staff Report | Saturday, February 4, 2017
A $25 million gift was made to the University as part of the Campus Crossroads project making O’Neill Hall the newest member of the Crossroads collection, according to a press release from the University. The new building will join Corbett Family Hall and the Duncan Student Center as the three structures surrounding Notre Dame Stadium. The donation