People, Places, Phases
My time at Notre Dame has been comprised of unmistakably different phases and stories that sound almost made-up when I recall them or say them out loud; it has, as it turns out, felt like a dream.
IDEATING FOR UGANDA: St. Bakhita’s Path to Self-Sufficiency
Wendy Angst and her students are leading an effort to help a school in rural Uganda forge young women who are brave and innovative leaders.
A Full-Circle Feat
Two years after Notre Dame’s momentous defeat of Clemson during the 2020 season, the unranked Fighting Irish and No. 4 Tigers matched up again. The two games, while both resulting in an Irish win, were far from similar home game experiences. A cloudless, sunny day with a high of 72 degrees, Nov. 7, 2020 was an anomaly in more ways than one in South Bend. …
An Influx of New Rectors
Orlando Leon, new rector of O’Neill Hall, reflects on the role of rectors as Notre Dame experienced significant turnover in dorm leadership this school year.
Game Recap: Wisconsin
The 2021 home-away-from-home Shamrock Series took place quite close to South Bend this past September, as the Fighting Irish traveled just 90 miles to play at Soldier Field in downtown Chicago. Matching up against the Wisconsin Badgers, No. 12 Notre Dame headed into the game with an appetite to win what would be their 10th victory in the series since its inception in 2009. The Irish-Badger matchup had been long awaited after the 2020 game scheduled to be played at Lambeau Field was canceled and rescheduled for 2026. …
Game Recap: Cincinnati
On a rainy October afternoon, No. 9 Notre Dame (4-0) and No. 7 Cincinnati (3-0) faced off aiming to maintain their undefeated seasons. Notre Dame lost not only their perfect record, but also their streak of 26 consecutive wins at home. To add to the burden, former head coach Brian Kelly spent the four years prior to his time at Notre Dame coaching the Bearcats. Newly appointed head coach Marcus Freeman also coached as defensive coordinator at Cincinnati for four years before being hired by Notre Dame. …
Fall Break on Capitol Hill: A Closer Look at Policy, Poverty and Healthcare
Last year, both the fall and spring semesters lacked their typical week-long breaks, a since reinstated luxury of which students in the Center for Social Concerns’ U.S. Healthcare Policy and Poverty seminar course this semester took full advantage.
Perspectives: Items in a Box
I’ve always been pretty keen on birthdays. I think they serve as a wonderful excuse to reflect on a year’s worth of shared memories or to reach out to those with whom you’ve lost touch. Ironically, however, my own annual celebration does not pique my interest quite as much.
First Year, Six Feet Apart: COVID-19’s Impact on the Freshman Experience
There’s no denying that the Notre Dame community is constantly adjusting to new norms and rules brought about by COVID-19, but there’s one group of students who have an additional adjustment to make: the first years. Being a freshman in college is always an experience, so what does it look like to be a freshman during a pandemic?
Welcome to Notre Dame: A Summer Camp Surprise
For those who have experienced the hellscape that is Welcome Weekend, no explanation is necessary.