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Irish for Inclusion calls for University to amend non-discrimination clause

Colleen Farrell | Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Two Notre Dame students, under the banner of Irish for Inclusion, are leading an initiative to change the University’s non-discrimination clause. Pablo Oropeza, a sophomore and vice president of Stanford Hall, and Dane Sherman, a junior in Siegfried Hall, have been working together to add categories to the University’s notice of non-discrimination. {Editor’s note: Dane

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From the Archives: The Sorin Seven — roommates, bar owners, hall excommunicates

Evan McKenna, Maggie Clark and Chris Russo | Monday, March 1, 2021

Editor’s Note: This is the first story in a two-part From the Archives series on the Sorin Seven. The second story was published on Wednesday, March 17. The front page of The Observer on Nov. 2, 1976 reeks of drama. The headline: “Roemer throws seven off campus for parties.” The photo: the bleak, dilapidated remains

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What would Notre Dame fight for?

Letter to the Editor | Thursday, September 10, 2020

As I write to you COVID-19 still rages across the country, ricocheting state to state. It also rages on the campus of the University of Notre Dame, two weeks after the University fully opened for students and for classes. The outbreak is so alarming; Notre Dame is forced to shut back down. Putting students in

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Why dorm life is extraordinary

Letter to the Editor | Monday, September 18, 2017

Notre Dame has one of the most unique sells out of any University in this country — things it points to and says this is what makes us, us. Unlike any other. Extraordinary. Different. It has a multitude of these, and they are of varying importance to every student. The Catholic identity. The football program.

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Sexual assault reported to NDSP

Observer Staff Report | Thursday, February 2, 2017

A sexual assault was reported to the University’s deputy Title IX coordinator, according to an email sent to students Thursday night from Notre Dame Security Police (NDSP). The alleged assault occurred in a West Quad men’s dorm early Sunday morning. Information about sexual assault prevention and resources for survivors of sexual assault are available online from NDSP and

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Observer Editorial: An expectation to be educated

Observer Editorial Board | Friday, September 2, 2016

It’s the second Friday of the school year. Classes are over for the week and homework hasn’t piled up too high yet, so new and returning students will be taking advantage of on- and off-campus nightlife. For the majority of new students, college life is a significant departure from that of high school, and requires

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Dating violence incident reported to University

Observer Staff Report | Friday, April 1, 2016

An incident of dating violence was reported to a University administrator Tuesday, according to the Notre Dame Security Police (NDSP) crime log. The alleged crime occurred last Friday in a men’s residence hall, according to the log entry. The complaint will go through the Title IX review process. According to du Lac, the University’s code

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Better define our expectations

Observer Editorial Board | Thursday, September 10, 2015

Sometimes important milestones don’t get the attention they deserve. While students at Notre Dame were busy trying to find the right classroom on the second day of classes, Aug. 26, the Office of Community Standards (OCS) sent an email about its new Expectation of Responsibility policy. This policy is similar, but not identical, to medical

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Office of Community Standards adds ‘expectation of responsibility’ to du Lac

Observer Staff Report | Thursday, August 27, 2015

In an email to students early Wednesday morning, the Office of Community Standards announced a large addition to du Lac, the University’s code of conduct. The addition to the handbook is comprised of the Expectation of Responsibility clause, which outlines new policies regarding underage drinking on campus as it relates to student safety and wellbeing. Du Lac outlines