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-10 posts tagged "masks"
Aidan O'Malley | Friday, April 9, 2021
Remember the first time you wore a mask? As we “celebrate” the pandemic’s first anniversary, my Snapchat memories have made a painful point of reminding me of countless other milestones. “One year ago, today,” Notre Dame canceled in-person classes. “One year ago, today,” movie theaters shuttered. And “one year ago, today,” I wore a mask
Observer Staff Report | Monday, April 5, 2021
In an email Monday morning, University President Fr. John Jenkins announced the University will consider lifting certain COVID-19 restrictions if 90% of the student body has had at least the first vaccination dose. Jenkins encouraged students to schedule an appointment to receive the vaccine at the on-campus vaccination site at the Compton Family Ice Arena,
Show Some Skin | Thursday, March 11, 2021
Yeah, I seem to have it together. But I don’t. Yeah, I declared a major. But I am not sure. Yeah, I smile. But I am not happy. Yeah, I am quiet. But so many thoughts run through my mind. Yeah, I seem to have it together. But the inside is under lock and key.
Observer Staff Report | Wednesday, February 17, 2021
In light of a spike in positive COVID-19 cases the last few days, on-campus practices will be modified to decrease transmission, vice president of student affairs Erin Hoffmann Harding and vice president for campus safety and University operations Mike Seamon said in an email Wednesday. While classes will continue to meet in person, all student
Edward Brunicardi | Thursday, November 5, 2020
There is a growing problem with our democracy, and it has to do with clothes. Wearing a red cap makes you racist, wearing a mask means you support an oppressive government regime. Even wearing white can be seen as showing solidarity to the most recent political cause. As this election drags on, it seems that
Letter to the Editor | Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Since the White House Rose Garden Ceremony two weeks ago, many newspapers, including The Observer, have focused on the behavior of Notre Dame President Fr. John Jenkins. However, Jenkins’ egregious maskless handshaking behavior wasn’t the only violation of Notre Dame’s COVID-19 policies that day. According to one source, 17 Notre Dame professors, administrators and spouses
Observer Staff Report | Tuesday, August 4, 2020
To kick off the academic year, a special mass will be held in Notre Dame Stadium Aug. 9 at 7 p.m., University President Fr. John Jenkins said in an email. The mass will be live-streamed for students, faculty and staff who wish to join virtually. Students who wish to attend the mass in-person may reserve
Observer Staff Report | Wednesday, July 29, 2020
University President Fr. John Jenkins urged Notre Dame students, faculty and staff to follow new safety protocols to ensure the completion of the semester in an email Wednesday. All community members must wear a mask, practice physical distancing, wash their hands frequently and complete the daily health check in order to ensure safety for all
Letter to the Editor | Monday, July 6, 2020
When Notre Dame first announced plans to maintain in-person instruction this fall, I was delighted. I was ready to see professors and friends again. College was a welcome return to normalcy, in a year where the abnormal was active enough. Since then, though, my initial excitement has faded for a deep concern. In Erin Hoffmann
Observer Staff Report | Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Following the University of Michigan’s decision to cancel the presidential debate on its campus, Notre Dame confirms the first debate of the 2020 election series will proceed Sept. 29 with significant modifications in light of the pandemic. While the University planned to welcome thousands of guests and members of the media to the Joyce Center,