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Erin Swope | Wednesday, May 1, 2019
The women of Flaherty Hall are breaking in their new dorm as they add more signature events and grow closer as a community. Catherine Dieckman, junior and newly elected hall president, said she feels this was the year that Flaherty became a name on campus. “We want there to be an identity associated with what
Theresa Olohan | Tuesday, April 30, 2019
One of Notre Dame’s newest dorms, Dunne Hall has stood on East Quad since 2016. Named after donors Jimmy and Susan Dunne, rector Fr. Matthew Kuczora said some may be tempted to think Dunne lacks the tradition of older dorms. However, Dunne’s newness provides an opportunity to explore new ways of developing and fostering individual
Max Lander | Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Ryan Hall is one of Notre Dame’s newest additions to campus, approaching its 10-year anniversary as a residence hall. Although Ryan may not yet have the history of the older dorms, rector Liz Palmer said this does not take away from the dorm’s community. “The Ryan Hall community is so spirited and welcoming, and I
Kay Bontempo | Monday, April 29, 2019
Founded in 2008, Duncan Hall occupies West Quad near McGlinn, Keough and Ryan Halls. Home to 232 Highlanders, Duncan is one of the newest dorms on campus and is known to some for its large rooms and pleasant accommodations. The hall recently distinguished itself by winning 2019 Men’s Hall of the Year, something many Highlanders
Sophia Lauber | Wednesday, April 24, 2019
McGlinn Hall was named the 2018-2019 Hall of the Year, the first time it has been named Hall of the Year since its establishment in 1997. Sophomore and dorm vice president Isabella Schmitz said McGlinn has come a long way in recent years. “When I first arrived at ND I think they had gotten like
Mike Dugan | Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Founded in 1997, Welsh Family Hall serves as a West Quad home to around 267 women. The 2019 Women’s Hall of the Year features four floors, 132 rooms, and a chapel dedicated to St. Kateri Tekawitha. The Whirlwinds are known for what many of its residents call its strong community. Hall president sophomore Maegan Rose
Jessica Reeg | Thursday, April 4, 2019
Proudly standing in the center of West Quad lies O’Neill Family Hall, home of the Angry Mob. Established in 1996, O’Neill stands out against other residence halls due to the traditions and unity shared between its 261 residents. “The first thing that should come to your mind when you think of O’Neill is sections,” John
Erin Swope | Wednesday, March 27, 2019
“Brothers. Scholars. Champions.” is the motto that unites the men of Keough Hall — whether it be through section sports, bringing kangaroos to campus, or attending mass together. Located on West Quad since 1996, the men of Keough Hall — also known as the “Roos”, after their kangaroo mascot — seek to create an inclusive
Observer Staff Report | Wednesday, March 6, 2019
The new men’s dorm that will open in August will be called Baumer Hall after its donors, according to a Wednesday University press release. The construction of the new residence hall was made possible by a $20 million donation from alumnus John Baumer and his wife, Mollie, a Saint Mary’s alumna. “Residential life is a
Nicole Simon | Friday, March 1, 2019
Despite the fact that Siegfried Hall‘s signature event is aptly called ”Day of Man,” the hall opened as a women’s dorm in 1988 before transitioning into a men’s hall in 1997. Today, the men of Siegfried Hall are known for dominating interhall sports and braving the cold South Bend weather in t-shirts. Hall president and