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Observer Staff Report | Friday, June 12, 2020
Over the past two weeks, various organizations and student groups at Notre Dame have released statements in light of the killing of George Floyd and the subsequent protests and demonstrations that followed his death. Notre Dame Athletics issued a statement June 5, in which they committed to change and highlighted six broad areas to improve
Greg McKenna | Friday, June 5, 2020
Brian “Bou” Boulac, who served Notre Dame athletics for over 50 years as a student-athlete, football and softball coach and devoted administrator, has passed away at the age of 79, according to an obituary published by the University’s athletic department late Thursday afternoon. Karen Croake Heiser, a professor in the University’s Film, Television and Theatre
Letter to the Editor | Friday, February 14, 2020
Dear Leprechaun Legion, Notre Dame’s reputation and prowess in the collegiate athletics world speaks for itself. From the endless number of conference and national championships to the esteemed group of student-athletes who have made the transition to professional careers and to those who are making a difference every day in society, the caliber of the
Renee Pierson | Friday, November 22, 2019
The Fighting Irish Media (FIM) is a group of students and professional staffers that works to promote Notre Dame athletic programs and produce their media content. Notre Dame football is one of the most well-known college programs in the country. However, they have not gained and maintained this notoriety alone — a number of organizations
Charlotte Edmonds | Friday, September 13, 2019
Well, it’s a new school year, so naturally we have to fight the same old, unsettled battles. This one — the fight over whether or not to compensate college athletes — has finally taken a new twist, with the State of California leading the charge. Little background: the NCAA considers itself a league of amateurs,
Observer Staff Report | Wednesday, August 7, 2019
Mike Bennett, a photographer who spent nearly 40 years capturing major moments in Notre Dame athletics history, died Monday after a short battle with cancer, according to a University press release published Tuesday. He was 69 years old. Bennett was a ubiquitous presence at University sporting events, the release said. “Often armed with multiple cameras and
Max Lander | Thursday, January 24, 2019
John Heisler has a perspective on media relations and sports information at Notre Dame few can claim to match. His tenure as senior associate athletic director at Notre Dame is now coming to a close. A South Bend native, Heisler said he came to work at the University as the assistant sports information director in
Joe Everett | Monday, August 27, 2018
Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick sat down with The Observer on Friday to discuss a range of issues relating to the activity department. In this, the first of three stories detailing this interview with Swarbrick, the athletic director spoke about the success of multiple Irish programs this past spring and what these successes reflected
Letter to the Editor | Friday, December 2, 2016
Three years ago I received a nudge from my older brother, a coach for the Notre Dame boxing program on campus, to train for Baraka Bouts. Taking his advice, I nervously went to “the Pit” and left the informational meeting with hope and excitement for the season ahead. While I had never pictured boxing being
Madison Jaros | Thursday, November 13, 2014
In October, the University named the Morris Inn the official hotel of Notre Dame Athletics, a designation the hotel’s managing director Joe Kurth said he believes will reintroduce Notre Dame fans to what he calls “the living room of the University.” Named a AAA Four Diamond Hotel in 2013, the recently-renovated Morris Inn is different than the Inn