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Observer Staff Report | Monday, May 2, 2022
The Observer won 22 awards at the 2022 Indiana Collegiate Press Association (ICPA) awards, including second place for Division I Online Publication of the Year. The Observer staff won second place in the Themed Issue category for their 2021 Commencement edition and third place in the Special Issue category for their Irish Insider ahead of
Observer Staff Report | Monday, February 14, 2022
Seven new and two returning department heads will complete The Observer’s 2022-2023 Editorial Board, incoming Editor-in-Chief Alysa Guffey announced Saturday. The nine editors will join Guffey as well as incoming Managing Editor Aidan O’Malley and Assistant Managing Editors Mannion McGinley, Genevieve Coleman and Maggie Eastland in directing the paper in its editorial responsibilities. Juniors Anna
Liam Price | Friday, February 11, 2022
Tuesday night, I was biking back to Holy Cross from North Dining Hall when I recognized his red hair. “Hi Evan!” I yelled to The Observer’s Managing Editor, Evan McKenna. He didn’t seem to hear me, so I slowed down while passing him. I was now right in front of him. He was looking right
Crystal Ramirez | Monday, February 7, 2022
I may not go around announcing myself as a stujo (student journalist), but in my sixteen months with The Observer, I would confidently call myself a news writer and editor. I have developed a love for The Observer and student journalism beyond my wildest dream that has further developed my interest in writing and my
Observer Staff Report | Sunday, January 23, 2022
The Observer General Board elected Notre Dame News Editor Alysa Guffey as Editor-in-Chief for the 2022-2023 term Saturday. “Alysa is incomparably committed to the work that we do. In the last year, I have been inspired by her leadership in the News department and the Editorial Board,” current Editor-in-Chief Adriana Perez said. “I have immense
Uyen Le, Adriana Perez and Lilyann Gardner | Monday, November 22, 2021
Editor’s Note: This is the second story in a two-part From the Archives series depicting the history of LGBTQ+ activism at Notre Dame. The first story was published Wednesday, Nov. 17. As the LGBTQ+ community at Notre Dame gained more visibility and social acceptance, University administration pushed back against acknowledging the group’s demands for official
Uyen Le, Lilyann Gardner, Evan McKenna and Chris Russo | Friday, November 5, 2021
Editor’s Note: This is the second story in a two-part From the Archives series celebrating The Observer’s 55th anniversary. The first story was published on Wednesday. Nov. 9. Previously, we examined the origins of The Observer, which arose from the remnants of The Voice. In this second segment, we will look at The Observer’s first
Genevieve Coleman | Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Today marks 55 years of The Observer uncovering the truth and reporting it accurately. To commemorate this anniversary, The Observer reached out to several former leaders from Saint Mary’s to discuss their journeys as student journalists and their aspirations for the years to come. Maria Leontaras, Assistant Managing Editor (2019-2020), Editor-in-Chief (2020-2021) Leontaras ’21, who
Uyen Le, Spencer Kelly and Christina Cefalu | Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Editor’s Note: This is the first story in a two-part From the Archives series celebrating The Observer’s 55th anniversary. The second part will be published Friday, Nov. 5. Today marks 55 years of The Observer, Notre Dame’s most prolific student-run newspaper. Founded in 1966 by a group of ambitious students dedicated to providing a reliable
Veronica Navarro | Monday, August 30, 2021
Between making early-morning social media posts for The Observer, spending hours arguing about a fictional court case for mock trial and working three jobs, I have little free time. I wouldn’t have it any other way. My time spent as Social Media Editor for The Observer has been incredibly rewarding. Not only have I developed