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Jake Miller | Friday, September 1, 2023
Tennessee State’s trip to South Bend is historic in many ways. A slate of events this weekend honor Notre Dame’s first-ever matchup against an HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities). The Tigers are bringing their marching band, called the Aristocrat of Bands, along for the journey. Led by Reginald McDonald, the Tennessee State band gained
Jane Miller | Wednesday, August 30, 2023
An estimated 2,000 students flooded Notre Dame Stadium to learn about and apply for new clubs and activities in the annual Activities Night on Tuesday night. Clusters of students, mostly first-years and sophomores, strained to grab a map of the activities layout, which spanned across the entirety of the stadium concourse. All around students shuffled
Observer Sports Staff | Tuesday, August 1, 2023
On a day where the Irish answered a short-term apparel question, revealing their special green uniforms for the Sept. 23 football game against Ohio State, Notre Dame answered a long-term one as well. While Irish athletics were set to enter the final year of a 10-year pact with Under Armour inked back in 2014, the
Observer Sports Staff | Monday, July 31, 2023
Notre Dame unveiled its green uniforms Monday for the Sept. 23 matchup against Ohio State. Notably, the uniforms feature white numbers and green pants. Notre Dame has worn green pants just once in program history when the Irish played Boston College at Fenway Park in 2015 as part of the Shamrock Series. The Irish are
Ryan Peters | Tuesday, May 30, 2023
As one of the traditional football powers, Notre Dame athletics face a high level of scrutiny. Thus, given some academic, geographic and institutional restraints, fans find a lot to complain about when it comes to recruiting and other competitive disadvantages relative to the massive state school powerhouses. But when you think about what Notre Dame
Tyler Reidy | Friday, May 19, 2023
Notre Dame softball might as well have a yearly reservation for the third weekend of May. For the 24th consecutive full season, the Irish will play in the NCAA Tournament. And as the players and coaches prepare for a first-ever postseason trip to Fayetteville, Arkansas, they won’t be taking anything for granted. Just five days
Liam Kelly | Friday, May 19, 2023
This weekend, students across the tri-campus will reach the culmination of their academic experiences as commencement ceremonies at Notre Dame, Holy Cross and Saint Mary’s all take place. The festivities begin Friday, May 19 as Saint Mary’s holds its commencement mass at 4 p.m. in O’Laughlin auditorium. Holy Cross also holds a commencement mass in
Andrew McGuinness | Monday, May 1, 2023
It’s been a long, great year of Notre Dame sports. So much has happened since we all arrived on campus back in August. Here at The Observer, we covered it all. And though I’m definitely a bit biased, I feel confident in saying we covered it pretty well. There will be more to come as
Mannion McGinley | Thursday, April 27, 2023
After entering the transfer portal on Tuesday, former Irish quarterback Tyler Bucnher declared late Thursday morning he would continue his collegiate career in Tuscaloosa. The junior will transfer to Alabama and compete to start for them in the 2023 season. Buchner follows former Irish offensive coordinator Tommy Rees to the Crimson Tide as the squad
Jake Miller | Wednesday, April 26, 2023
If you’re like me, last Friday’s The Shirt unveiling was far from a surprise. Last month, on St. Patrick’s Day, the Athletics Department announced that the Irish would wear their green jerseys in their primetime matchup against Ohio State. If the team planned to sport the green in their biggest game of the year, there