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Uyen Le, Spencer Kelly and Chris Russo | Monday, December 6, 2021
The holiday season is always a special time on the tri-campus, as we ring in the first snow with a snowball fight on South Quad, string up festive lights in our dorms or eat a delicious Christmas dinner in the dining halls right before finals. Dorms, clubs and organizations host inventive holiday programming to spread
Uyen Le, Adriana Perez and Lilyann Gardner | Monday, November 22, 2021
Editor’s Note: This is the second story in a two-part From the Archives series depicting the history of LGBTQ+ activism at Notre Dame. The first story was published Wednesday, Nov. 17. As the LGBTQ+ community at Notre Dame gained more visibility and social acceptance, University administration pushed back against acknowledging the group’s demands for official
Uyen Le, Jim Moster, Julianna Conley and Spencer Kelly | Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Editor’s Note: This is the first story in a two-part From the Archives series depicting the history of LGBTQ+ activism at Notre Dame. The second part will be published Monday, Nov. 22. The LGBTQ+ students at Notre Dame make up one of the brightest and joyous groups on campus. Despite years of adversity, members of
Uyen Le, Spencer Kelly and Christina Cefalu | Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Editor’s Note: This is the first story in a two-part From the Archives series celebrating The Observer’s 55th anniversary. The second part will be published Friday, Nov. 5. Today marks 55 years of The Observer, Notre Dame’s most prolific student-run newspaper. Founded in 1966 by a group of ambitious students dedicated to providing a reliable
Uyen Le, Chris Russo, Spencer Kelly and Lilyann Gardner | Monday, September 27, 2021
The anonymous messages on Yik Yak targeting Saint Mary’s students showed that fraught gender relations in the tri-campus community are not a thing of the past. Despite institutional and cultural shifts, many women here continue to be subjected to sexist attacks and microaggressions. This week’s edition of From the Archives seeks to uncover Notre Dame’s
Uyen Le, Spencer Kelly and Christina Cefalu | Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Sept. 15 marked the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month, presenting an opportunity to highlight the histories, cultures and experiences of Hispanic communities, especially here at Notre Dame. A vibrant community on campus, Hispanic and Latino students deserve to be celebrated for all they have given to the Notre Dame family. This week’s edition of From
Uyen Le, Chris Russo, Evan McKenna and Maggie Clark | Monday, May 10, 2021
Last week, Notre Dame broke ground on the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art, an addition to the University’s art district campaign, which is due to be completed in the fall of 2023. With this exciting news came the somber revelation that the Snite Museum of Art, attached to the south side of O’Shaughnessy Hall, will
Emma Bacon | Tuesday, May 4, 2021
When you ask most Americans what comes to mind when they hear the words “South Bend, Indiana,” they will likely tell you “Notre Dame,” envisioning the Golden Dome serving as support for the Blessed Mother to sit atop, watch over and live within her beloved tri-campus. Most Americans will not imagine the other side of
Uyen Le, Evan McKenna and Spencer Kelly | Monday, May 3, 2021
On a bright and sunny Saturday morning, students roamed around campus clad in Irish gear, music blared on the quads and a palpable energy radiated from Notre Dame stadium. It was game day. On May 1, 2021, the Fighting Irish football team squared up against each other in the annual Blue and Gold Game, bringing
Uyen Le, Chris Russo, Jim Moster and Spencer Kelly | Monday, April 19, 2021
“I got a 99% match!” After the Marriage Pact’s release of ideal pairings, campus has been buzzing as students who participated in the survey decide whether or not to reach out to their matches. With over 2,400 participants, the Notre Dame Marriage Pact was clearly a sensation, adding suspense and excitement to the lives of