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Author: Mackenzie Kelleher

When sophomore Alex Herrera first arrived on Notre Dame’s campus, far from his home of Mexico City, he was apprehensive; having to bear the stress of studying internationally along with the normal nerves felt by an incoming freshman was a great deal to handle.

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Amy Coney Barrett Speaks at Notre Dame about Law and Fairness
Raising the Standard
Student Government Letter
Campus Has Changed. Palmer Street Remains.
#TBT: Back to the Revueture or Back to Campus?
Staff Endorsement: Stinson-Sherman Bring Experience, Know-How
Lee and Stitt Prioritize Transparency, Student Well-Being
Stinson and Sherman Prioritize Inclusion, Accessibility
Fall Break on Capitol Hill: A Closer Look at Policy, Poverty and Healthcare
#TBT: Night Football Games

#TBT: Night Football Games

Author: Katherine Holtz

Notre Dame night football games offer an unparalleled experience: a whole day dedicated to tailgating, stadium lights burning bright in the dark and the moon hanging above.

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Letter from the Editor
Following the Money: The quiet conflict over Notre Dame’s iconic student charity
Alumni Hall to Zahm Hall
From the desks of Allan and Matthew
Notre Dame Law School’s Conservative Clout
Remembering Karen Heisler

Remembering Karen Heisler

Author: Grant DelVecchio

Over the course of a 25-year teaching career in Notre Dame’s department of Film, Television and Theatre (FTT), Karen Croake Heisler left an indelible mark on countless Notre Dame students and faculty. Last month, Heisler lost her battle with cancer at the age of 67.

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Freshman Year 2.0

Freshman Year 2.0

Author: Katherine Holtz

The class of 2024 not only lost the end of their senior year of high school, but also a conventional freshman year of college. The COVID-19 restrictions from the 2020-2021 school year are now largely gone due to high student vaccination rates across campus, and the current school year is offering a more traditional Notre Dame experience.

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Shortened Hours
TBT SYR

TBT SYR

Author: Mackenzie Kelleher

As another successful SYR season draws to a close, some students will reminisce about an unforgettable night with the dance partner of their dreams, while others will breathe a hefty sigh of relief as the stress of dates and last-minute Amazon purchases fades.

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Just a Thought- Dr. Arangno

Just a Thought- Dr. Arangno

Author: Corinne Quane

Deborah Arangno, Ph.D. is the mathematics program director and an associate professor of mathematics at Holy Cross College. Her research focuses on particle theory, cosmology, category theory, graph theory and mathematical philosophy. During her time as a graduate student at Emory University — and in all of her years since — she has taught a variety of subjects, including undergraduate mathematics, statistics and physical science.

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50 Years of Women at Notre Dame
COVID Stragglers

COVID Stragglers

Author: Corinne Quane

From masked to almost fully vaccinated, the Notre Dame campus community has undergone a 360-degree turnaround on the COVID-19 front. With vaccination rates over 90%, there’s a palpable sense of a return to what once was. Dining halls are operating at full capacity, classes are held entirely in-person and clubs and activities have resumed.

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Profile of the new VP for Student Affairs

Profile of the new VP for Student Affairs

Author: Elizabeth Prater

On June 1, 2021, Rev. Gerard “Gerry” J. Olinger, C.S.C., was named to serve as the vice president for student affairs, replacing former VP Erin Hoffmann Harding. While he only started serving this year, Olinger has already made large strides in his new role.

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Just a Thought

Just a Thought

Author: Katherine Holtz

Laura Dassow Walls is the William P. and Hazel B. White Professor of English at Notre Dame. Her research primarily focuses on the Transcendentalism movement. Interested in historical American figures such as Henry David Thoreau and Ralph Waldo Emerson, Walls explores how language finds its place in the non-human world of the outdoor environment.

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Food and Labor Shortage on Campus

Food and Labor Shortage on Campus

Author: Heidi Meyo Delgado

Both North and South Dining Hall staff are working diligently around the clock. Nevertheless, the question on students’ minds is, “Why are these lines taking forever?” Director of Campus Dining Luis Alberganti provided some color on the issues the team is currently facing.

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Amidst Disappointment, The JPW Committee Worked to Make the Event Special
Title IX Town Hall Recap

Title IX Town Hall Recap

Author: Emma Koster

“Honestly, it’s really complicated,” said Patrick Cassidy, a senior equity specialist at the Office of Institutional Equity at the University of Notre Dame, about the changes to federal Title IX Regulations implemented in August 2020.

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Safety Initiatives Available at Notre Dame
Just a Thought: Brooke Ammerman