Storming the Field

Author: Allison Clark

Nov. 5 was a great day for Notre Dame football fans. Notre Dame started off strong against No. 4 Clemson, scoring the first touchdown of the game roughly six minutes into the first quarter. The Irish didn’t look back, romping to a 35-14 triumph. 

This wasn’t just like any other game for Irish fans. It was the first time playing Clemson on home turf since Notre Dame’s victory over the Tigers on Nov. 7, 2020 in double overtime. Clemson was ranked No. 1 at the time, and, immediately after the unexpected win, students stormed the field. 

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Are Flex Points Fair?

Author: Allison Clark

While campus dining halls offer a vast assortment of foods, when a friend suggests getting Chick-fil-A for lunch or dinner instead, it is a difficult proposition to resist. I pull out my handy Grubhub app and add my meal to the cart, perfecting every detail (Chick-fil-A sauce is a must). I carefully review my order but am hesitant to continue to checkout. Being the mindful, broke college student that I am, I check my Flex Points balance and see if a Chick-fil-A dinner is in the budget. I painfully pull up the payment options and select the Irish Card icon. It seems to load forever, but I don’t mind because I don’t want to be confronted with what I know is in store for me. 

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