In early 1990, Carol Provost received difficult news followed by referral to a geneticist and advice to terminate her four-and-a-half month pregnancy. Her unborn child, she was told, had spina bifida — a neurological condition that disrupts development of the spinal cord and parts of the brain. In this case, spina bifida meant her child would likely be in a wheelchair his entire life.

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Snoop Dogg recently made news and provoked controversy with the release of his music video, "Lavender," which — in the course of criticizing President Trump's administration, among other things — portrays the rapper shooting a gun at President Trump, dressed in a clown outfit. This caricature of the president in a clownsuit isn't far from what the television media covering Trump has now become.…

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As the end of the semester approaches, students have begun gearing up for a much-needed summer break. Capitalizing on the contagious spring fever, the Student Union Board (SUB) has planned an “AnTostal” celebration that will mark the Board’s 50th anniversary.

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Two months ago, I woke up in a hostel in Switzerland to a New York Times headline on my phone: “Refugees have been stopped and detained at U.S. airports under President Trump’s immigration ban, prompting legal action.”


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Though the area surrounding South Bend might not be known for its dazzling beauty, a destination less than an hour’s drive away is worth visiting.

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While some graduating students at Notre Dame wear cords around their necks or decorate their graduation caps, the graduating architecture students have a tradition of adorning their pegboard caps with miniature buildings.

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What is the biggest cultural or language challenge you have faced in the US and/or at Notre Dame?

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The following work is a “found poem,” a collage of verbal graffiti found at Hesburgh Library. The poem is arranged as a single narrative to show how the verbal graffiti speaks to the experience common to all Notre Dame students. This shared experience gives us cause to hope that, despite renovations, there will always be poetry to be found at Hesburgh Library

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In a year of political and social divisiveness, the Knights of Keenan Hall sought to weave a theme of unity through their 41st annual Keenan Revue.

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As part of Walk the Walk Week, the Snite Museum of Art displayed 17 photographs on Monday, Jan. 23 in a special civil rights exhibition.

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What is Notre Dame? Or, more importantly, who is Notre Dame?

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The curtain opens on a train headed to Columbia University where a coaching job awaits. Knute Rockne, the titular focus of “Rockne: The Muscial,” revisits his life in a series of flashbacks.

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Dance to express, not to impress.” Project Fresh lives their motto to the fullest. As a free-form dance group, P-Fresh keeps it fresh with unscripted dance performances in the dining hall and no requirements to join. The founding members coined the group’s name to advertise their “work ethic and tenacity,” says Isaiah LeBlanc, Vice President of P-Fresh. The group appears in events across campus and always performs new material.      …

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“I love this show because it’s about sharing one’s identity,” said freshman actress Emily Luong, who played Cám, the evil stepsister, in Vietnamese Cinderella.

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A man presents himself before an intimate crowd in the Decio Theatre at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center. Dancing onto the stage, he is greeted by the moderate buzz of academic applause. He sports bright white pants, a red suede blazer and a blue fedora. He drips America, while his full white mustache and cappuccino skin radiate the warmth of a sharp Mexican sun. Juan Felipe Herrera, serving his second term as the Poet Laureate of the United States of America, stands at a podium. He expresses gratitude to the Institute for Latino Studies at the University of Notre Dame and Fr. Jenkins for welcoming him to such a vibrant and impressive university.…

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The American Chamber of Commerce in Ireland released a new report on Oct. 20 entitled, “Beyond Business — The Social Impact of U.S. Investment in Ireland.” The report contains research conducted by the University of Notre Dame on behalf of the American Chamber. The research sought to measure the social impact of American companies on Irish communities through employees’ participation in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs. 

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From September 29 to October 9, the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center showcased two entirely student-produced plays from Notre Dame’s Film, Television, and Theatre playwriting program. 

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Service with a smile is a heroic act when working the late night shift at Reckers. 

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Forget South Bend — for Chris Abayasinghe, Notre Dame is located at the intersection of faith, food and hospitality.

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A smoky, savory smell wafts past your nose. A cool breeze rustles some leaves. The sun shines on the top of your head and warms your hair. Excited voices rise and fall all around you. Campus is vibrant and alive. It’s fall football season at Notre Dame. 

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The North-versus-South Dining Hall dispute is as much of a trademark of campus as the Golden Dome or Touchdown Jesus. 

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After finishing his own tour and a tour with Ringo Starr’s All-Starr Band, Rundgren will record a new album and join Notre Dame this September as Artist-in-Residence. He’ll be teaching a one-credit course, engaging with student musicians, performing with the marching band during halftime at the Duke game and initiating new youth music programs in the South Bend community through his Spirit of Harmony Foundation. 

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This year, two new residence halls opened on in the northeast quadrant of campus the what’s popularly being called “Odd Quad,” thanks to a combined total donation of $40 million. Flaherty Hall, donated by Jay and Mary Flaherty, houses 226 young women in its 71,000 square feet. Dunne Hall, donated by Jimmy and Susan Dunne, holds 221 young men in the same square footage.…

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This production of The Tempest invigorated the text with magic and spectacle, and it was visually captivating from start to finish.

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“When you think about it in terms of revitalization, these places literally transition from dead, empty spaces to vital points of activity, conversation, energy.” 

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Members of the Notre Dame community and 1916: The Irish Rebellion come together for the film’s premiere

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SELFIES AND SELF Schrimpf explores identity and technology dependance in his thesis performance.

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Every first Friday evening of the month, downtown South Bend bustles with activity as community residents and visitors alike get a taste of all the local area has to offer.

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Whether you take your coffee black and piping hot for 75 cents or organic with chocolate syrup and and a side of social consciousness, South Bend’s The Local Cup is ready for you.

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For five years, Show Some Skin has aimed to spark conversation about diversity across Notre Dame’s campus through monologues submitted anonymously by students.

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