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Thomas Dobbs, Cade Czarnecki and Spencer Kelly | Monday, April 24, 2023
Get ready to rock as we journey through the music history of Notre Dame’s concert scene. From the 1970s to the 1980s, the biggest names in Rock ‘n Roll, country and pop graced the Joyce Center. Some performances left students wanting more, while others left them disappointed. Elvis Presley, Elton John and Bruce Springsteen were
Thomas Dobbs, Cade Czarnecki, Avery Polking and Spencer Kelly | Monday, April 17, 2023
Prepare to dive into the past as we explore the history of Notre Dame’s swim test. From its inception in the 1970s, the mandatory freshman swim test was a rite of passage for every incoming Notre Dame student. For many, the experience was a source of dread and anxiety, while for others, it was an
Thomas Dobbs, Lilyann Gardner, Aidan O'Malley and Alysa Guffey | Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Get ready to take a walk down memory lane as From the Archives delves into the rich history of now-defunct dorm traditions. Today, we’ll explore three unique dormitory traditions that have left their mark on campus life. From Grace Vision, the broadcasting station that paved the way for modern communication in the residence halls, to
Thomas Dobbs, Lilyann Gardner and Cade Czarnecki | Monday, March 27, 2023
Since 1972, the University of Notre Dame has been home to the largest 5-on-5 outdoor basketball tournament — Bookstore Basketball. This annual tradition during the University’s An Tostal celebrations was created by students Fritz Hoefer (‘72) and Vince Meconi (‘75), who wanted to provide a platform for average students to pursue athletics on a larger
Jack Sirianni | Tuesday, February 21, 2023
The past couple of weeks have been accompanied by a wave of hysteria, cuteness or capitalism, depending on who you ask. As this modern fleet races across campus at its maximum speed of four miles per hour, students and faculty alike have been even faster to form strong opinions on our new automated friends. The
lettertotheeditor | Wednesday, December 7, 2022
The University of Notre Dame has always been my dream school. I chose to attend this university over others because as soon as I set foot on campus, it felt like home. Notre Dame encourages us to do soul-searching and become who we want to be. In this, I finally came out and accepted myself
Gabriel Zarazua | Monday, September 19, 2022
As those close to me know best, ever since I was 11 years old I wanted to go to Notre Dame. While it was due to watching “Rudy” and falling in love with Notre Dame football, I learned more about the University, its academics and its Catholic tradition. It only led me to fall in
Pablo Lacayo | Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Notre Dame prides itself on being one of the world’s finest Catholic higher education institutions. Its name carries a strong level of prestige that other universities can only aspire to achieve in their dreams. As a Catholic school, the University tries its best to teach its student body in ways that align with its corresponding
Madeline Law | Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Spring break is not in two weeks. It can’t be. I still have two papers, a rewrite, a project and two midterms to tackle, not to mention rehearsals and work and … oh yeah, going to classes. All in 14 days. Did I stress you out? My bad. I stressed myself out, too. Despite these
Pablo Lacayo | Wednesday, February 16, 2022
The life of a Notre Dame student is jam-packed with activity. Beyond the burden of academic responsibility, adding the weight of extracurriculars, part time jobs, recruitment and a social life can quickly consume every last minute of your day. My life is not exempt from this, and upon coming back from winter break, I quickly