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Bella Laufenberg | Thursday, January 27, 2022
The Notre Dame student senate met Wednesday to discuss a new order pushing for dual-delivery of classes for students in quarantine due to the University’s COVID-19 procedures. To begin the meeting, student body vice president Matthew Bisner took roll call and the senate approved last meeting’s minutes. The senate then heard an update from the
Genevieve Coleman | Monday, January 24, 2022
Last semester, several Saint Mary’s students were among the first to study abroad after the College canceled all programs in the 2020-2021 academic year. The Observer chronicled their experiences studying throughout Europe and learning how to adapt to international living during a pandemic. Sydney Ellis — Maynooth University, Ireland Ellis, a junior global studies major,
Genevieve Coleman | Monday, January 24, 2022
Late last month, I convinced some of my friends to come with me to watch “Spider-Man: No Way Home.” Incidentally, the last movie I saw in theaters before the pandemic hit was the second installment of Tom Holland’s franchise “Far From Home.” It would be the understatement of 2021 to say I was excited to
Megan Fahrney | Friday, January 21, 2022
Last Saturday was a highly anticipated day for many students hoping to study abroad during the 2022-2023 school year as study abroad decisions for semester programs were released. This year, study abroad received the largest number of applicants ever, with over 1,200 students applying, according to senior director of global education Hong Zhu. The acceptance
Shannon Lipscomb | Thursday, January 20, 2022
The second student senate meeting of the semester brought about the discussion of the ever-evolving COVID-19 situation on campus, new merchandise for the group and the approval of a new student senator. The senate saw the effects of the pandemic within the meeting, as seats were left empty due to members attending virtually on Zoom. Senators
Bella Laufenberg | Thursday, January 20, 2022
Featuring an up-and-coming intersection of psychology, biology and neuroscience, the compassionate care in medicine (CCIM) minor within Notre Dame’s College of Science teaches students the science of compassion. CCIM is part of the Ruth M. Hillebrand Center for Compassionate Care in Medicine and is led by director Dr. Dominic Vachon. The minor features a gateway
Emma Duffy | Wednesday, January 19, 2022
University college groups and clubs often spend spring break traveling and experiencing new things, but the ongoing pandemic has endangered this tradition for Notre Dame singing and choir groups. Each year, the Notre Dame Liturgical Choir goes on a tour, alternating between traveling during winter and spring break. Last week, the Liturgical Choir canceled their
Observer Staff Report | Tuesday, January 18, 2022
In an email sent by Saint Mary’s class council representatives Tuesday evening, student leaders announced Parents’ Weekend, which was scheduled for February, will be canceled. The message described the difficult decision to cancel the weekend, a meaningful time for senior and junior students and their families. “In light of recent events regarding COVID-19, we have
Observer Staff Report | Tuesday, January 18, 2022
University of Notre Dame Track COVID-19 cases at Notre Dame here. The page will be updated weekly with new numbers from the University’s COVID-19 dashboard. These numbers are based only on tests conducted by University Health Services and the Wellness Center. Find the latest Notre Dame guidelines here: Notre Dame to require masking until 90%
Observer Staff Report | Sunday, January 16, 2022
In an email sent to students on Jan. 4, Holy Cross College’s dean and vice president of student life Andrew Polaniecki outlined the College’s COVID-19 protocols for the spring semester. Polaniecki first stressed the College’s focus on providing in-person classes. “Holy Cross is committed to in-person learning while at the same time is also committed