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Emily Hunt | Tuesday, March 24, 2020
As the spread of COVID-19 causes massive social and economic disruption, Notre Dame student organization leaders continue to advocate for students to have a voice, support and access to opportunities. Incoming Notre Dame student body president and vice president juniors Rachel Ingal and Sarah Galbenski have been working closely with many members of the administration
Observer Staff Report | Thursday, February 6, 2020
Campaigns for the student body government elections began Tuesday after six tickets received the 700 signatures required to enter the race. The following tickets were announced for president and vice president, respectively: junior Noble Patidar and freshman Connor Patrick; junior Connor Whittle and sophomore Jack Rotolo; junior Zachary Mercugliano and freshman Gavriella Lund; freshmen Henry
Ciara Hopkinson | Thursday, January 23, 2020
At its weekly meeting Wednesday evening, the Notre Dame student senate focused on issues of representation and reflected on its effectiveness in serving the student body. The session began with a conversation about race and reactions to Walk the Walk Week. “I think this is a really valuable time, especially during Walk the Walk Week,
Andrew Cameron | Thursday, January 16, 2020
The Notre Dame student senate convened Wednesday for its first meeting of the 2020 spring semester. The minutes from the last Senate meeting (Dec. 11) were read and approved without objection. Student body vice president Patrick McGuire opened with several announcements. He welcomed the senators back from the break, then reminded the senate about the Martin
Observer Staff Report | Thursday, December 12, 2019
Read below for all of the mid-year marks for the 2019 student government administrations of Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s: Boyle, McGuire discuss mid-year progress Saint Mary’s SGA president reflects on semester of community-building during time of administrative transition Student government department reviews Saint Mary’s SGA committee reviews Senate examines finances, passes resolutions Student Union
Serena Zacharias | Friday, November 1, 2019
Since senior Elizabeth Boyle and junior Patrick McGuire took office as Notre Dame student body president and vice president this past April, the pair said they have been working toward their stated goals of empowering students, improving gender relations and reforming the dorm system. They elaborated on their plans and recounted current progress in a
Jack Jerit | Thursday, September 5, 2019
In a meeting last night in the Lafortune Student Center, the Notre Dame student senate met with Club Coordination Council (CCC) chair Jordan Isner to discuss CCC fund allocation and expenses. It was the first meeting between the two organizations since legislation was passed mandating CCC leadership meet with the senate at least once a
Maeve Filbin | Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Editor’s Note: This story was updated at 4:46 p.m. The South Bend Transpo’s Midnight Express will no longer run within the tri-campus community, as this summer, the student governments of Saint Mary’s and Notre Dame moved to cancel the service indefinitely due to an increase in costs. Aaron Benavides, who serves as the press secretary for
Letter to the Editor | Friday, August 23, 2019
Dear first year students, It is our absolute pleasure to welcome you to your home under the dome and to stand alongside you as you begin your Notre Dame journey. We are are Elizabeth and Patrick and we are so honored to be serving as your student body president and vice president this year. Over
The Observer | Thursday, December 6, 2018
Read below for all of the mid-year marks for the 2018 student government administrations of Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s: McGavick, Gayheart reflect on first half of administration’s term Corcoran, Ogden reflect on accomplishments thus far while looking toward next semester Student government looks to improve campus safety at Notre Dame Corcoran-Ogden