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Letter to the Editor | Wednesday, March 21, 2018
In the looming shadow of Duncan Student Center lies the quaint cafe known as Waddick’s, an establishment deeply rooted in Notre Dame’s history. However, upcoming renovations threaten to destroy the classic look and feel of the decades-old location. As a Waddick’s employee, I have to say that the proposed “improvements” don’t feel well thought-out, nor
Abigail Piper | Friday, March 2, 2018
In the past couple weeks, students have shown concern over the future of Waddick’s, the campus cafe inside O’Shaughnessy Hall. Rumors about possible renovations to the popular dining and coffee spot sparked major backlash among its frequenters. One such student, senior Susan Lefelhocz, began a petition “to keep the unique and beloved coffee shop Waddick’s
Sydney Doyle | Wednesday, November 15, 2017
The new Angela Athletic Facility opened Tuesday at Saint Mary’s after more than a year and a half of construction on the building that hadn’t been previously renovated since the 1970s. The facility is now open to students and faculty with brand new cardio and strength equipment and a larger indoor running track. Construction is
Iman Omar | Tuesday, October 31, 2017
After roughly two years of renovations on the Angela Health and Wellness Center, the field house portion of the building is open for use. Director of athletics Julie Schroeder-Biek said in an email that the new athletic facility will be a hub for campus community. “I think [students] will really love the versatility that the
Sydney Doyle | Wednesday, August 23, 2017
As the school year begins, renovations continue on the Angela Athletic Facility on Saint Mary’s campus. Julie Schroeder-Biek, director of athletics at Saint Mary’s, said the the facility will include a three-court field house for varsity teams, club sports practices and other student activities. There will also be an elevated track and dedicated spaces for yoga, pilates, spinning
Courtney Becker | Tuesday, August 22, 2017
The University opened the renovated Notre Dame Stadium on Sunday with the New and Gold Game, a scrimmage open to the public that simulated a real game day experience. The New and Gold Game was a chance for those in attendance to preview new stadium features such as video board, renovated concourses and new benches
Observer Staff Report | Friday, May 19, 2017
June 1, 2016: Jan Cervelli starts first term as College President Cervelli assumed her new role as Saint Mary’s President on June 1 and was officially inaugurated on Nov. 12. At the ceremony, Cervelli said she envisioned Saint Mary’s collaborating with Notre Dame and Holy Cross in the best interest of all three institutions. “There
Courtney Becker | Monday, March 27, 2017
Students flocked to North Dining Hall (NDH) at mealtimes after Campus Dining unveiled the renovated north side of the facility Sunday morning. Director of student dining and residences Scott Kachmarik said the revamped look of the dining hall — which includes booths, high top tables and several other varieties of seating options — serves as a preview
Gaby Jansen | Wednesday, December 7, 2016
Online viewers can now see that renovations are well under way at the Angela Athletic Facility at Saint Mary’s College. The College has added two cameras on campus so supporters of the College can track the facility’s progress for the next year. Saint Mary’s Director of Athletics Julie Schroeder-Biek said the live cameras are for
Katie Galioto | Friday, November 4, 2016
It’s long overdue, director of student dining Scott Kachmarik said. Duct tape attempts to hold together leaky pipes in the basement. The linoleum kitchen floor is cracked and mismatched, a result of half-hearted repairs and renovations over the years. Old equipment — like a hanging rack, used back when the University butchered its own meat