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Genevieve Redsten | Thursday, December 6, 2018
Across Notre Dame’s campus, there’s an unmistakable feeling that Christmas is in the air. Many dorms are celebrating the holiday season with their own unique traditions. Last week, many Carroll Hall residents could be seen sporting elf costumes, advertising Carroll’s highly-anticipated Carroll Christmas, which was held Saturday, Dec. 1. Junior Garrett Rethman, who is serving
Maeve Filbin | Thursday, December 6, 2018
At The Local Cup, a hot cup of coffee means so much more when it’s been paid for by a generous neighbor. A volunteer-run community-based coffee shop, The Local Cup contributes to Near Northwest Neighborhood, Inc., a community development corporation located in the near northwest neighborhood of South Bend. The Local Cup’s “Pay-It-Forward” model ensures
Maria Paul Rangel | Tuesday, December 4, 2018
As Christmas approaches, sightings of Santa Claus become more frequent. Santa, in his characteristic bright red suit and white beard, makes frequent appearances around malls, toy stores, parks and other public places. Members of the South Bend community were able to have their photo taken with Santa at Irish Fighting for St. Jude’s annual event,
Thomas Murphy | Friday, November 30, 2018
Christmas is just around the corner in Notre Dame, and with Christmas comes buildings and residence halls decked with garland and lights. This Advent season, several buildings will be host to Nativity sets from Eastern Europe, known as “creches,” as part of McGrath Institute for Church Life’s fifth annual Creche Exhibit and Pilgrimage. The pilgrimage
Colleen Fischer | Thursday, November 29, 2018
Every late November, the lobby of Regina North is transformed back in time. People from departments across campus including the costume shop, the dance department, dining services, the set shop, the music department and the Office of Campus and Community events join together to create a night of music, magic and storytelling through the Madrigal
Patrick McKelvey | Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Every year, on the day after Thanksgiving, my family drives up from the shore to a Christmas tree farm somewhere in north Jersey. It’s a different tree every year, but the image remains the same: a picturesque, family-owned farmstead, a red cottage with a green door selling wreaths and serving hot chocolate, a dirt path
Ann Curtis | Friday, November 9, 2018
It’s hard for me to choose a favorite season — each one is so unique, but I always get excited when the days get shorter and the air gets colder. Holidays, movies, food and more are a part of what makes this time of year so fun and exciting. There’s nothing quite like sitting around
Carlos De Loera and Jake Winningham | Wednesday, October 24, 2018
It finally happened. Garth Brooks performed the first-ever concert in Notre Dame Stadium. Two American powerhouses came together to put on a show they each hoped would be a show for the ages. GB. ND. It doesn’t get much bigger than this. Despite a late start and inclement weather, Brooks showed why he was the
Tom Naatz | Tuesday, December 5, 2017
Even though nearly all students will be off-campus for Christmas, the Basilica of the Sacred Heart will still offer Masses on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day this holiday season. Even though the Basilica will operate on a reduced schedule for break, Mass will be held on Christmas Eve at 5 p.m. and midnight, as
Alexandra Muck | Tuesday, December 5, 2017
For the past five years, the Notre Dame community has marked the coming of the Christmas season with an annual tradition of Las Posadas. During this year’s celebration, students and others in attendance will meet at the Grotto at 9 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights for a walk, prayer, singing and food. Las