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Jackson Oxler | Thursday, September 19, 2019
With the new school year in full swing, Irish Gardens — Notre Dame’s flower shop located in the basement of the LaFortune Student Center — is ready to take on the opportunity to grow and develop their business. Unlike some businesses or restaurants located on campus, Irish Gardens is entirely student-run and student-managed. Discussing the
Mariah Rush | Tuesday, October 9, 2018
Cutting hair ran in the family for Zak Emmons, who has been the owner of University Hair Stylists in the basement of LaFortune Student Center for the last decade. University Hair Stylists, in some form, has been around for about 39 years and was originally owned by Emmons’ father, Jeff Emmons, who opened the salon
Claire Rafford | Thursday, September 20, 2018
Nestled in the corner of the basement of LaFortune Student Center, amidst the wafting scents of Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, sits the LaFortune barbershop. The small room is plastered in pictures of everything from the Golden Dome to motorcycles. On a table sits a red tin full of Hershey’s kisses for the women who
Lucas Masin-Moyer | Monday, February 12, 2018
As Valentine’s Day approaches, Irish Gardens — Notre Dame’s student-run flower and balloon shop — is gearing up for the holiday season. The shop, which is located in the basement of the LaFortune Student Center and opened in the early 1980s, has students from Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s on staff and in management positions.
Nora McGreevy | Friday, April 28, 2017
On the second floor of LaFortune Student Center, there is a lime green hallway. In that lime green hallway, there is a radio station. And in that radio station, there will be 10 hours of interviews this weekend. WVFI’s fourth annual Radiothon will take place Sunday from noon until 10 p.m. DJs at the station
Emily McConville | Thursday, January 19, 2017
The student senate looked ahead to the final two and a half months of its term at its meeting Wednesday night, going over student body presidential election rules, presenting committee plans and discussing potential speakers for future meetings. In light of the upcoming student body presidential elections, Judicial Council president Caitlin Geary answered questions and
Katie Galioto | Wednesday, April 27, 2016
The 18-year reign of Burger King in LaFortune Student Center will soon come to a close. Starting next fall, a Smashburger will open in its place, Notre Dame Campus Dining, Student Government and Student Activities Facilities announced early Wednesday morning. This decision was made in response to student feedback — gathered through surveys, focus groups and
Letter to the Editor | Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Soon a questionable tradition called the “Bun Run” will be upon us again. For those who don’t know, this is an event that usually takes place on Sunday night before finals week where a handful of male students hide behind masks and run naked through campus buildings, disrupting students and staff. As a Notre Dame
Observer Staff Report | Saturday, February 28, 2015
A week of events on campus will celebrate the life of University President Emeritus Fr. Theodore Hesburgh, according to an email sent to students today from Erin Hoffmann Harding, vice president of student affairs. A major memorial tribute will be held Wednesday at Purcell Pavilion, and tickets will be available for students Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m. in
Observer Staff Report | Monday, December 1, 2014
Connie Morris, a member of the Student Activities Facilities custodial staff, died Nov. 28 in a house fire at the age of 58. An email sent Monday to Student Affairs staff notified them of the incident. The fire started in the garage of Morris’ Elkhart home early Friday, according to the South Bend Tribune. Investigation into