Book Review: “What It Means to be Human: The Case of the Body in Public Bioethics”
In his book, Snead explores the genealogy of American public bioethics.
‘The Invention of Nature: Alexander Von Humboldt’s New World’ is Refreshing and Fascinating
Reading about the life of Alexander von Humboldt in “The Invention of Nature” will rescue you from the quarantine doldrums and refresh your sense of adventure, while teaching you about a remarkable scientist who deserves to be remembered.
Boston College: An Irish Victory in the “Holy War”
There were many factors to consider before Notre Dame’s game against Boston College: it was only Notre Dame’s third away game of the season, it was quarterback Phil Jurkovec’s opportunity for revenge against his former school, and it took place a week after Notre Dame’s thrilling double-overtime win against No. 1 Clemson. The setting felt eerily similar to the 1993 Boston College upset against the Fighting Irish only a week after Notre Dame’s win in the “Game of the Century” against No. 1 Florida State. Despite Notre Dame being projected as a 13-point favorite, these factors combined to make many Irish fans feel nervous before kickoff.
#tbt: Play-Calling during a pandemic
In 1918, Notre Dame had to cancel three out of its nine football games due to an outbreak of the Spanish flu. But this hitch did not entirely derail Notre Dame’s season that year.