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John Kalemkerian | Friday, September 17, 2021
“How was your summer?” A greeting that many of us have heard over the past couple weeks. A question that inspires a uniquely personal answer — or more often a simple “It was great!” — had been strangely tough for me to respond to. I was one of nearly 200 students who participated in the
Allison Thornton | Wednesday, September 15, 2021
This weekend I went to Cedar Point for the first time. And before you ask, of course I got the “First Visit” button. Who do you think I am? It was the best part of my outfit that day. I went to the park with my volleyball team from Saint Mary’s and we fit six
Genevieve Coleman | Friday, September 10, 2021
In one of my education classes last week, my professor asked us how we can instill a sense of wonder in our students and in ourselves. I’ve been turning this idea over in my head ever since because I miss the fleeting wonder of my summer job at Notre Dame’s very own ECDC. Flash back
Alysa Guffey | Friday, September 3, 2021
I got my ears pierced at 20 years old; I am currently 20 years old. I subsequently bought three pairs of earrings because I was so excited I could finally shop for earrings; upon college move-in, I lost said pairs of earrings. Now, I am left with one lone pair of earrings that can never
Isabella Volmert | Wednesday, September 1, 2021
‘Tis the season for dorm setup, information tables and free giveaways from various clubs and organizations around campus. As such, I’m reminded of a horror story involving a free succulent and the greatest mystery of my life. Story time. My first year at Notre Dame, my roommate-of-two-years Meagan and I each brought home a succulent
Evan McKenna | Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Picture this: You’re me. You’re driving down I-75, en route to South Bend, Indiana for your senior year of college. The Kentucky sun is shining. Phoebe Bridgers just came on shuffle. A Dunkin’ caramel iced latte courses through your veins. Life is good. But fate has other plans. To your right, a goose — yes,
Crystal Ramirez | Tuesday, May 11, 2021
April 19th marked the beginning of Taurus season that ends on May 20. Now I am not a big astrology person, but I would be lying if I said I don’t occasionally read my horoscope and read on the characteristics and traits of astrological signs. I don’t have a ranking of zodiac signs and don’t
Matthew Doktorczyk | Monday, May 10, 2021
At least twice a week over the past few months, I have received all-caps text messages from one of my best friends from high school saying something like, “BRO, CHECK BITCOIN!” or “DOGECOIN UP 40%!!” In the beginning, I would usually check out a cryptocurrency market report to see what he was talking about, and
Allison Thornton | Monday, April 26, 2021
Warning: I apologize in advance for the sappiness. Yesterday was my sister’s high school senior prom. First of all, as the older sibling, you never realize how fast your younger siblings grow up when you leave for college. As I was standing there taking pictures of her and her friends, I realized that she is
Ryan Peters | Monday, April 19, 2021
I’ve been wrong about a lot of things during my 18 years on this planet. Looking at a microwave does not give you cancer. Jim Boylen did not lead the Chicago Bulls to an NBA title. Gum does not sit in your stomach for seven years if you swallow it. COVID-19 did not result in