Maude Latour: Campus lyricist
If there were a college poet laureate, I would nominate Maude Latour. A songwriter who studies philosophy at Columbia University, Maude has been deeply inspired by her life on campus, and her music...
View ArticleProfessor develops science kits with an eye on accessibility and equity
When Notre Dame Professor Cara Ocobock set out in August 2020 to create a fun science kit for her young niece’s birthday, she had no idea she was sparking a movement. Searching for science kits online,...
View ArticleNotre Dame sees one freshman honored, one transfer, two in transfer portal
In an up-and-down day for the Notre Dame women’s basketball team, the Irish saw their third freshman named an All-America Regional Finalist, as Maddy Westbeld joined Skylar Diggins-Smith (2010) and...
View ArticleStop Asian hate
Exactly one month ago, I wrote a column on the rise in anti-Asian attacks in the U.S. amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and its ties to the larger issue of discrimination against Asian Americans, which has...
View ArticleSenate passes resolutions on Zahm House, mini-breaks, Moreau course
The Notre Dame student senate convened Wednesday evening in Jordan Hall, discussing resolutions concerning mini-break classwork, adaptations to the Moreau course, integration of Notre Dame ID cards...
View ArticleMoller: Ranking the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament
As expected, there were lots of upsets and surprises in the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament. With that being said, it is time to move onto the Sweet 16 and rank the teams that survived and...
View ArticleConfessions of a gay Catholic
I don’t have a problem with calling myself Catholic. I go to Mass often (weekly before the pandemic hit). When I’m there, I say the Nicene Creed and mean every word of it: “I believe in God, the Father...
View ArticlePeace in passivity: Kelly Reichardt’s ‘First Cow’
“First Cow” moves at a cow’s pace. Yes, it is true that cows, when they really get going, can run at an average of 17 mph, which is about how fast the average human can run but slower than the...
View ArticleIrish Hockey will not compete in NCAA Tournament after positive COVID-19 test
After positive COVID-19 test results within the team during tier 1 testing and a consultative decision made with the Albany County Public Health Department and NCAA Medical Advisory Group, the Notre...
View ArticleObserver Editorial: Get vaccinated, stay educated
On March 1, 2020, as the coronavirus began its spread across Italy, Saint Mary’s College students studying abroad in Rome spent their last day in the city before evacuating. On March 11, Holy Cross...
View ArticleSaint Mary’s to host vaccination clinics for students, faculty, staff
In response to Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb’s announcement about vaccine eligibility for all individuals 16 and older after March 31, Saint Mary’s will be hosting vaccination clinics for students, faculty...
View ArticleNotre Dame to set up vaccination center mid-April for University community
According to an email sent to the Notre Dame community Thursday evening from University President Fr. John Jenkins, the University will be opening a vaccination center on campus mid-April to serve...
View ArticleThe ghost of Sarah Baartman lives on
The Pan-African Youth Conference held virtually on March 27th, 2021 marked the end of Africa Week here at Notre Dame. In addition to sharing a piece of Africa with Notre Dame, it has also been a week...
View ArticleNotre Dame women’s lacrosse dominates Blue Devils in their second away-game...
The Notre Dame women’s lacrosse team continues its winning streak after defeating Duke 13-9 in their game Sunday afternoon. The game proved to be a full-team effort, with senior goaltender Bridget...
View Article‘Mank’: The story of a budding screenplay
“Citizen Kane” dives into the life of a recently deceased newspaper mogul as recounted by those closest to him, the narrative framed by a search for the meaning behind his enigmatic last word —...
View ArticleSolidarity ND
Have you ever wondered why Notre Dame’s administration flaunts its commitment to a “living wage” yet has continually denied its workers the right to unionize? Does it baffle you how our University...
View ArticleSecond annual first-generation, low-income week addresses inequality, student...
For its second annual first-generation, low-income (FLI) student week, the Office of Student Enrichment hosted a variety of events to both highlight the experience of these students at Notre Dame and...
View ArticleNotre Dame fencing claims 11th national championship
The Notre Dame men’s and women’s fencing teams claimed the national championship in dominant fashion on Sunday, March 28. The Irish beat competitors from 18 other teams, including host Penn State, en...
View ArticleMass clinic at Notre Dame administers more than 5,000 vaccines over two days
Through the joint efforts of the Indiana Department of Health, St. Joseph County Health Department, Notre Dame and many volunteers, 5,760 vaccines were administered at the two-day mass vaccination...
View Article‘Another Round’: A brilliant exploration of a midlife crisis
“Another Round” is the latest film from writer/director and Dogme 95 co-founder Thomas Vinterberg. The film handles addiction in a manner that is more akin to “Trainspotting” than “Requiem for a...
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