Lent: Perfection need not apply
All it takes is a little spark. Just the beginning of belief. A belief that God is actively at work, even when chaos seems to be the dominant narrative of our lives. Hell, Lent itself can be a bit...
View ArticleJenkins appoints new dean of architecture
Stefanos Polyzoides was appointed to be the new dean of the University’s School of Architecture by University President Fr. John Jenkins effective July 1, a University press release announced Tuesday....
View Article‘We want to help you bring your home to Saint Mary’s’: College celebrates...
Feathers, sequins and king cake drew students to Rice Commons on Tuesday evening for a Mardi Gras celebration hosted by the Student Activity Board (SAB) Traditional Committee. Junior Mary Grace...
View ArticleA nation of entitlement
“We’re an entitlement nation. We were born that way. We’re a country that came to another country with people on it and went, ‘Yeah I think we’ll have that. Yeah that’ll be nice.’” In 2012, Jon Stewart...
View ArticleWith NCAA tournament berth on the line, Irish prepare for rematch with Boston...
After winning two games at home last week, the Notre Dame men’s basketball team heads to Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, to take on Boston College. The Irish (17-10, 8-8 ACC) were defeated by the Eagles...
View ArticleSnite exhibit showcases work of Chinese artist
A new exhibit at the Snite Museum of Art, titled “Chao Shao-an: Moments Between Worlds,” gives viewers a brief glimpse into the expansive life and work of Chinese artist Chao Shao-an. The exhibit...
View ArticleNative American Alumni Board working to award first-ever scholarship
The Native American Alumni Board is looking to award its first-ever scholarship in 2020 thanks to generous donations from alumni and others in the Notre Dame community. The scholarship fund is one of a...
View ArticleTrack and Field prepares to host ACC Championships
The Notre Dame Track and Field squads are preparing to host the ACC Championships starting Thursday and running through Saturday. The Irish are coming off a strong showing at the Alex Wilson...
View ArticleYour privilege is showing
I typically get a lot of pushback from the more conservative readership to my columns, but I decided to piss off the opposite faction today: Bernie or Busters! Twitter is a tough place to be right now....
View ArticlePEMCo’s ‘The Wild Party’ pushes the envelope
Deep in the heart of parietal country, under Our Lady’s persistent gaze, frank discussions of sex are few and far between. Even rarer: blunt artistic depictions of the amorous subject. Lecherous sins...
View ArticleWhile I’ve lost faith in Jean Vanier, I have not lost faith in L’Arche
Jean Vanier used to be a personal hero of mine. In fact, the founding story of L’Arche was one of the most impactful stories of my life. I first experienced L’Arche the summer after my freshman year at...
View ArticleBAVO promotes women’s empowerment with crafting activity
The Belles Against Violence Office (BAVO) hosted an empowerment board activity on Wednesday evening to help students focus on setting and achieving personal goals. The organizers hoped this activity...
View ArticleSMC alumna Maryanne Wolf to speak at 2020 College commencement
Maryanne Wolf, class of ‘69, will deliver the 2020 Commencement address at Saint Mary’s, the College announced in a Wednesday press release. Wolf will be one of two honorary degree recipients at...
View ArticleIrish to close out regular season at home with Senior Day
Notre Dame will host their last home game of the regular season Wednesday, concluding on Senior Day against North Carolina. The Tar Heels (16-11, 7-9 ACC), despite boasting a solid record, find...
View ArticleIrish win on another buzzer beater, topple Eagles 62-61
When Boston College (13-16, 7-11 ACC) visited Notre Dame (18-10, 9-8 ACC) in December, the Eagles rode a hot shooting performance to a large first-half lead, and then, despite struggling to score...
View Article‘How lucky can you get?’: Mike Collins, the voice of Fighting Irish football...
When students, alumni and fans attend a game at Notre Dame Stadium, they are greeted by the same familiar voice, commencing the event with the cheer of “Here come the Irish!” as the team runs out of...
View ArticleSoftball to begin ACC play at Duke
After managing to go .500 against stiff competition in the Mary Nutter Classic, Notre Dame will face another test this weekend when the team travels to Durham, North Carolina, to begin a three game...
View ArticleIrish stomp Tar Heels on Senior Night, win 83-65
Thursday night, the Notre Dame women’s basketball team pulled off a win over UNC in their last home game of the season. The Irish finished the game with a score of 83-65. This burst of momentum could...
View ArticleKing Krule lives under permacloud on ‘Man Alive!’
The permacloud comes to South Bend in November, stays till March or April and brings with it gloom, melancholia and seasonal depression. The weather in London is surprisingly similar: cloudy, rainy and...
View ArticleSaint Mary’s to serve local drop-in center for day
Saturday morning more than two dozen Saint Mary’s students will join the Office for Civic and Social Engagement (OCSE) to prepare and serve breakfast at Our Lady of the Road in South Bend. Our Lady of...
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