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TBT: The Spanish Flu
In an Oct. 19, 1918 issue of Scholastic, writers reported on an announcement made by then-president Father Cavanaugh. “For the protection of the University, he announced that permission to go to the city can not be had,” it read.
Course Continuity: The Transition to Remote Learning
Notre Dame students and faculty had to quickly adjust to a new educational reality, completing the semester’s coursework while scattered across the globe.
Letter from the Editor
Since joining Scholastic my freshman year, I’ve dreamt of writing my first letter from the editor. I always imagined I’d be doing it with twin senses of excitement — to be starting a new chapter of life at the helm of a publication I love — and nervousness — as I searched for exactly the right words to begin my tenure. I never once imagined anything like the scenario I now find myself in: writing from the desk of my childhood bedroom, separated from…
How the UCC Is Helping Students Maintain Mental Health in a Period of Isolation
The UCC’s goals include providing services to Notre Dame students facing issues ranging from depression or anxiety to general stress. Despite the closed campus, their mission remains.
Just a Thought
Hadas Elber-Aviram is an adjunct assistant professor at the university’s London Global Gateway. She has been working there for three years, over which she has taught the course London in the Literature of the Fantastic, which examines the intersection of the fantasy genre and the city of London. The subject matter of the course encapsulates but a segment of her professional interests. Elber-Aviram specializes in nineteenth and twentieth-century urban fiction, a literary genre that focuses on social change and the metropolis. Her monograph, “Fairy Tales of London: British Urban Fantasy, 1840 to the Present” charts the development of fantastical London literature and is scheduled for publication around Christmas 2020. …
Profiling COVID-19 at Notre Dame
In order to catalog the living history of Notre Dame at this point in time, Scholastic asked a number of students, both on and off staff, to write about their experiences over the past few weeks.
When in Doubt, Throw it Out: Demystifying Sustainability at Notre Dame
For years, Americans have been told to follow the three R’s: reduce, reuse and recycle...
#tbt: Cold Weather Connects Generations of Notre Dame Students
According to the December 1975 edition of Scholastic, the winter blues have affected Domers for generations.
Annual Collegiate Jazz Festival Celebrates 62nd Anniversary
On Friday, Feb. 21 and Saturday, Feb. 22, professors, players and purists of jazz flocked to Notre Dame for the university's annual Collegiate Jazz Festival (CJF). Celebrating its 62nd year of operation, CJF is the oldest jazz festival in the country, collegiate or otherwise.
Breaking Down Misconceptions: Exoneration at Notre Dame
CURRENTLY 2,559 EXONERATIONS. MORE THAN 22,540 YEARS LOST.
From the Desks of Elizabeth and Pat
As we write this letter on St. Patrick’s Day, looking out onto our desolate campus, we cannot help but wonder, “Why?” Why is our world being consumed in a global pandemic that seems unstoppable? Why is senior year coming to an end like this? Why were we not prepared? For many of us, it has been difficult to make sense of this chaos and try to find some positives in a time of great darkness.
South Bend Tenant Association Launch
On Thursday Feb. 27, the South Bend Tenant Association (SBTA) had its launch event at the Western Branch Public Library. There, founder Rodney Gadson spoke with local members of the community to inform tenants of their rights and the resources available to them in South Bend.
Just a Thought: Annie Gilbert
Annie Gilbert, associate professor of American studies and concurrent associate professor of history, has a passion for sports studies and the intersection between nature and culture in the American West.
Letter from the Editor
Only a few weeks ago, coronavirus was just one of several news notifications filling my inbox and scrolling across my screen. Another troubling tidbit quickly to be archived and forgotten.
As February rolled around, however, the notifications piled up and the chatter about the increasingly worrisome crisis spread like wildfire. With each passing day, the news, the worry and the statistics grew exponentially.
Six Tickets Present Unique, Actionable Platforms
In years past, synthesizing the single word or phrase that encapsulates the heart of the race for student body president and vice president has been fairly simple. With six tickets and several important voting issues to debate this season, that task is significantly more complicated.
Mercugliano-Lund Focus on Community, Diversity
While Zachary Mercugliano and Aviva Lund are a ticket with limited student government experience, they have crafted their multifaceted platform with passion and idealism.
Whittle-Rotolo Bring Residential Life Experience, Genuine Ideas
Both Whittle and Rotolo brought humor, excitement and openness to their interview with Scholastic, and they seek to bring the same qualities to their campaign and possible tenure as student body president and vice president.
Staff Endorsement: Whittle-Rotolo Promise Necessary Change
Scholastic endorses Connor Whittle and Jack Rotolo for their experience, their clear, feasible platform and most importantly, their understanding of the sentiments of the student body.
Dugan-Pozas Garza Bring Passion for Combatting Sexual Assault, Increasing Club Funding
Michael Dugan and Ricardo Pozas Garza believe they can help student government better serve the student body.
Letter from the Editor
Every year Scholastic reviews the tickets running for student body president and vice president. We sit down and pore over the platforms these candidates have constructed over months of hard work and thoughtfulness. We attempt to understand who they are beyond their platform and then we debate who we think best represents the student body.…
Patidar-Patrick Prioritize Feasibility, Awareness
More than any other team running for Student Body President and Vice President, Noble Patidar and Connor Patrick have prioritized creating a feasible platform.
Bates-Henry Denounce Crime, Climate Change
On their approach to campaigning, Henry said, “I think when you wake up a champion you walk in with champion energy. That’s what we do. We wake up, we look at ourselves in the mirror, and we see excellence.”
Ingal-Galbenski Promise to Fight for Students
“We’re hoping to extend the Notre Dame family to all walks of life on this campus, and make sure it really and truly is a very inclusive one.”
Notre Dame Community Pauses to Reflect during Walk the Walk Week
For the fifth annual Walk the Walk Week, students, faculty and guests participated in an array of thought-provoking events. Programming included a discussion panel luncheon with keynote speaker and civil rights activist Diane Nash on Martin Luther King Day, as well as a unity-building mass at the Basilica presided over by Pete McCormick, C.S.C. …
#tbt Scholastic Previews 1961 Bengal Bouts Competition
Notre Dame’s campus looked vastly different in 1961 ... However, some of the university’s traditions had already been adopted by the 1960s. Bengal Bouts, Notre Dame’s renowned boxing program, was one of them.
From the Desks of Elizabeth and Pat
Be kind to yourselves, be kind to each other and be present for one another. Grieving takes time and is not easy, but you have the resources around you to hold you in love and grace and to help you to walk through this.
Just a Thought: Laura Betz
Laura Betz, assistant professor of English and Director of Undergraduate Studies in her department, focuses on Romantic-era poetry and literature. Scholastic spoke to Professor Betz to find out more about her writing and teaching.
Opinion: What we can learn from Iowa
The 2020 Iowa Caucus was a daunting event to cover as student journalists. We arrived in Mount Vernon, Iowa, not entirely sure whether we could distill the unorthodox nominating process into an intelligible story for our Notre Dame audience. One encounter led to another, and our three-day trip resulted in a personable tour of a small town that carries a significant electoral responsibility.