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Trevor Lwere | Monday, August 17, 2020
It is a foregone conclusion that the ongoing pandemic has fundamentally disrupted our ways of life. Yet we don’t seem to be actively thinking about the reverse; how have our ways of life, individually and collectively as a society, affected our experience of the pandemic? In particular, whereas a lot has been said about the
Observer Staff Report | Monday, June 8, 2020
This report was updated June 9 at 12:10 p.m. With global travel restrictions still in place, Notre Dame announced the cancelation of all fall 2020 study abroad programs and provided information for housing for students Monday. “We understand how disheartening and disappointing this is to you, but please know that we are committed to your
Ethan Utley | Monday, January 27, 2020
When my friends ask me to give them my opinion of music they have written, it makes me nervous. Of course, I will give honest and positive comments, but sometimes I worry they will see through my charade. However, home remedy’s debut album “Varsity” was different. The only concern I had was appearing too geeked
Aidan O'Malley | Monday, November 4, 2019
Nestled in the AMC River East just a stone’s throw away from its eponymous waterway, the Chicago International Film Festival (Oct. 16-27) quietly came to life. In its 55th year of competition, CIFF is the longest-running film festival in the country, but you wouldn’t know it just from going. Despite its buzzworthy lineup and a
Gina Twardosz | Tuesday, February 27, 2018
This week, Saint Mary’s will press play on the World Cinema Festival, where a new international film will play each night at 7 p.m. in Vander Vennet Theater. The event is free to the public. On Monday night, the feature film will be Sweden’s “A Man Called Ove,” while Tuesday night will feature Japan’s “Sweet
Iman Omar | Friday, November 17, 2017
Saint Mary’s hosted its annual International Cultural Festival on Thursday evening, celebrating diversity and inclusion of all the cultures and traditions that are represented at the College. Students and professors alike shared music, dance, poetry and artifacts from their home countries. Around the World Club president and junior Gaju Gatera said the main purpose of
Kelli Smith | Wednesday, August 30, 2017
This past summer, some students set their sights beyond the United States. Some turned to China, Israel or the United Kingdom. Others looked to Russia, Ireland or South Africa. A handful focused on France, Brazil or Italy. Despite the diverse range of locations, they all had something in common: all were part of Notre Dame International’s (NDI)
Gina Twardosz | Thursday, February 16, 2017
Saint Mary’s has sent students to China Women’s University through an exchange program before, but junior Siwei Li is the first student from China Women’s University to attend the College. “I love the environment here because there’s so much free time and you can do all of the things you want to,” Li said. “Also, I’ve
Gina Twardosz | Friday, February 10, 2017
Saint Mary’s 8th annual China Night will take place in Moreau Center’s Little Theatre on Saturday. Alice Siqin Yang, associate director of international education, said China Night will feature a variety of performances centered around Chinese culture, presented by both Saint Mary’s international exchange students and local Chinese community members. “In addition to our Chinese
Jordan Cockrum | Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Cinema from all over the world came to Saint Mary’s on Monday at its annual World Cinema Festival. The Center for Women’s Intercultural Leadership (CWIL) puts on the festival, which screens an international film each night of the festival’s run. The World Cinema continues through Thursday. “It’s just another one of our initiatives for internationalization on campus,