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Community members gather for Ukrainian demonstration outside Main Building

Gabby Beechert | Friday, March 4, 2022

Members of the Notre Dame community gathered in front of the Main Building Wednesday evening for a demonstration advocating for peace in Ukraine eight days after the Russian invasion.  Organized by the Notre Dame Ukrainian Society, the demonstration gave community members with Ukrainian ties a chance to share their stories.  Junior Maryna Chuma, president of

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Professor emeritus of Civil War history Bob Kerby dies at 86

Observer Staff Report | Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Robert Kerby, professor emeritus of history, died Wednesday of a long illness, the University announced Monday. He was 86. Kerby, who taught at Notre Dame for 26 years, was well-known and endeared for his history courses on the Civil War, which he taught in the Main Building. Earning both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in history

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‘There’s still a lot of work to be done:’ Community reflects on covered Columbus murals, Native heritage at ND

Adriana Perez | Monday, October 12, 2020

Inside the Main Building, native flora and fauna — vines, rabbits, mice, flowers, turtles and trees — decorate fabric that resembles thick, colorful tapestries. While these coverings are new, the paintings that lie underneath are almost as old as the University itself. The controversy over the Columbus Murals, painted by Luigi Gregori in the early

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Over 1,000 students gather outside Main Building to protest new Residential Life policies

Thomas Murphy | Monday, April 15, 2019

In an email sent to the student body early Thursday morning, the Office of Residential Life and the Division of Student Affairs announced changes in residential policies as a means of improving the dorm experience for students now required to stay on campus for six semesters and to incentivize seniors to stay on campus for their

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Speaker argues in favor of leaving Columbus Murals uncovered

Thomas Murphy | Friday, February 22, 2019

The Notre Dame chapter of Young Americans for Freedom (YAF) hosted conservative political commentator Michael Knowles for a lecture titled “Columbus: Hero not Heathen” on Thursday night in the ballroom of LaFortune Student Center. The lecture was part of YAF’s Robert and Patricia Herbold Lecture Series. The lecture came several weeks after the announcement by

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Sticker from right-wing organization placed outside of Main Building

Observer Staff Report | Friday, February 1, 2019

A sticker featuring the words “Stand Your Ground” and the image of an individual wearing a “Make America Great Again” hat was found placed on a lamp post in front of the Main Building this week. The sticker appears to be from the organization Hundred-Handers, a right-wing political group that operates through social media. The

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Sprinkler breaks in Main Building

Observer Staff Report | Friday, February 1, 2019

At 12:30 p.m. on Friday, a sprinkler head broke on the first floor of Main Building near the elevators, according to a statement made by University spokesman Dennis Brown. Brown said the first floor North lobby area, including the elevators, will be closed for the remainder of the day but will reopen Saturday. “The remainder

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Campus groups react to decision to cover Columbus murals

Mary Steurer and Lauren Bakke | Thursday, January 24, 2019

Campus organizations have let their voice be heard after University President Fr. John Jenkins announced his decision on Sunday to cover controversial murals depicting the life of Christopher Columbus in the Main Building. The Native American Student Association of Notre Dame (NASA-ND) was quick to give its support. The group, which has in the past

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Condemning exploitation

Letter to the Editor | Monday, January 21, 2019

Fr. Jenkins released a letter to campus on Sunday regarding the Columbus Murals in the Main Building. I have no comments to share regarding Columbus, Native American history or the murals themselves: I will leave that to others who have more developed and informed positions on the topics. I do, however, want to join the President’s sentiment in condemning exploitation

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Student senate supports removal of Columbus murals in Main Building

Mary Bernard | Thursday, March 1, 2018

Senators voted to support a removal of Luigi Gregori’s Christopher Columbus murals from the Main Building during student senate Wednesday. The resolution passed with 28 senators in support, 3 in opposition and 2 abstentions. Senate took the vote with a paper ballot, as requested by multiple senators. The president and vice president of the Native

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