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-114 posts tagged "coronavirus"
Letter to the Editor | Monday, July 6, 2020
When Notre Dame first announced plans to maintain in-person instruction this fall, I was delighted. I was ready to see professors and friends again. College was a welcome return to normalcy, in a year where the abnormal was active enough. Since then, though, my initial excitement has faded for a deep concern. In Erin Hoffmann
Observer Staff Report | Friday, June 26, 2020
The Observer has reported on numerous announcements from administrators across the tri-campus community regarding the reopening of the campuses for the 2020 fall semester. Here are some of the most important statements, all in one place: Holy Cross outlines safety precautions for fall semester – July 2 Highlights: Holy Cross will follow Notre Dame’s lead
Letter to the Editor | Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Like many of my peers, I was thrilled to receive the announcement that the fall semester would resume in person. I love being on campus, I miss my friends and I recognize that in-person education is beneficial for building a rigorous intellectual community. I had a high degree of trust that the decision for the
Observer Staff Report | Friday, May 15, 2020
ND and SMC student governments cancel South Bend Transpo Midnight Express — Aug. 27, 2019 Due to an increase in costs, the student governments of Saint Mary’s and Notre Dame canceled the South Bend Transpo Midnight Express. The Midnight Express was established in a partnership with Student Affairs, South Bend Transpo and Notre Dame Student
Observer Staff Report | Wednesday, May 6, 2020
In an online coronavirus update, Saint Mary’s announced the college’s intention to allow students to return and classes to resume on-campus as scheduled for the 2020 fall semester. The decision was made “after careful deliberation and guided by our leadership team and COVID task force.” The update noted complex planning and extra responsibilities will be
Letter to the Editor | Thursday, April 30, 2020
Dear Notre Dame community, There can be no doubt that we are all living through an unprecedented time of fear, sorrow and uncertainty. As we and fellow members of the class of 2020 reflect on the abrupt end to our time on campus, it is important to remember the individuals and families across the world
Hayden Adams | Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Since the cancellation of sporting events due to COVID-19, we’ve had some admirable and some absolutely dreadful content (and some of both) produced in the sports world. That includes the NBA trying out an NBA 2K tournament and a HORSE competition, plus NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell showing off his dad bod. I want to thank
Cate Von Dohlen | Friday, April 24, 2020
When I arrived at Notre Dame as a freshman, I thought walking around campus to class was so fun. It was on these walks from the random science building to O’Shag to DeBart where I nurtured friendships from Welcome Weekend, my dorm and anywhere else I seemed to meet people. The game of “Do they
Krista Lourdes Akiki | Friday, April 24, 2020
Women are responding to the pandemic with a daring, yet humble attitude. The roles that women are taking on to help end the COVID-19 crisis are making the headlines across the world. In fact, it seems that women are facing heightened risks of exposure during these challenging times, primarily due to a disproportionate representation among
Isabella Volmert | Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Even though he’s thousands of miles away, Notre Dame freshman Paolo Mazzara is fighting against the coronavirus by advocating for health care workers in his home country of Italy. Mazzara, a philosophy and global affairs major, volunteers as a translator between on-the-ground healthcare professionals, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Italian “Ministero della Salute,”