Notre Dame Pushes Students to Get Vaccinated
After a year marked by viral outbreaks and uncertainty, the university finally obtained approval from the Indiana Department of Health to open a vaccination center on campus...
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Letter from the Editor
When I wrote my first letter from the editor, I was sitting at the desk of my childhood bedroom, a space I hadn’t done any serious work from since I had graduated from high school — until the pandemic sent me home.
Mid-Season Lacrosse Update
The sport has returned this spring, and both teams have found success thus far this season.
Softball Season Update
Midway through the season, the Notre Dame softball team (13-8, 6-6) is hitting its stride — literally, in a sense.
Volleyball Spring Season Update
Since returning to the court, the Notre Dame Volleyball team has been on a roll, winning five of their first seven matchups.
Featured Performer: Caroline Meuth
Meuth is a sophomore outside hitter on the Notre Dame volleyball team. As a freshman, she finished second on the team kills with 366, while starting in all 29 matches.
Letter from the Editor
While the pandemic has required us to be increasingly attuned to the negative, let’s also remember to step back and appreciate some of the goodness that exists here in our own backyard.
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.
Movie Review: "Moxie"
Released on March 3 during Women’s History Month, “Moxie,” a Netflix original movie directed by Amy Poehler, is the feminist film everyone thinks they want.
Album Review: "Chemtrails Over The Country Club"
Lana Del Rey’s “Chemtrails Over the Country Club” is the highly anticipated follow-up that answers the question of whether Del Rey had truly moved into a new musical era.
32 Dorms. 12 Unprecedented months. 1 Survivor.
A new banner replaces the HERE sign hanging down the front of the main building: “Survivor’s” iconic oval logo stamped with “outwit, outplay, outlast.”
Traditions: Old and New
For many, Notre Dame traditions are ingrained in their childhood as much as their own family traditions.
Rev. JayJay Jaykins Declares State of Emergency — “the Hardest Choices Require the Strongest Wills”
Rev. JayJay Jaykins has assumed emergency authority, consolidating all university power beneath his office.
More Than a Theme
After talking with David Krashna, the student body president from 2016 to 2017 and editor of “Black Domers” — a book of essays about the African American experience at Notre Dame — freshman Dane Sherman recognized that the LGBTQ+ community needed to be represented in the same way.
Turn in Your Scantron, if You Want To
As the admissions process seems to grow more selective, it has evoked a national dialogue about the utility of evaluating candidates based on a singular day’s performance, especially when it might be impacted by factors that not all students have equitable access to, such as test prep courses or specialized tutors.
Vaccine Efforts On and Around Campus
For most, the past year has consisted of masks, hand sanitizer, six feet of separation and endless references to these “unprecedented times.” But many health officials seem to think that the end may be in sight.
#TBT: Dodge the Bad Hair Bullet and Get Your Mullet (and Mustache)
Since 2013, the men of St. Edward’s Hall have partnered with the Nothing But Nets charity to create the fundraiser “Mullets Against Malaria,” raising thousands of dollars to purchase mosquito netting to prevent malaria in global communities affected by the disease.
Just a Thought: Rev. Edward “Monk” Malloy
A particularly recognizable figurehead throughout the Notre Dame community, Rev. Edward “Monk” Malloy has many distinguishing titles.
The Unsung Heroes of Notre Dame
Amidst all the turbulence and all the disappointments of the pandemic, it would be easy to overlook the good.
Notre Dame Baseball has Found its Missing Link
The Irish finished up 2020 at 11-2 and on a seven-game win streak, providing the momentum to propel the team forward into Jarrett’s first full year at the helm.