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Just A Thought
Dr. Luis Schiumerini is an assistant professor of political science at Notre Dame. Dr. Schiumerini also serves as a research associate at the Center for the Politics of Development at UC Berkeley, as well as a board member of the Argentine Panel Election Study 2015.
from the Desks of Elizabeth and Pat
Welcome back home under the dome! We hope you all had wonderful, restful summers and are ready for a great year ahead. Up in room 203 LaFun we have been busy welcoming the new members of our cabinet, starting the year off in Student Senate and working hard to create the best campus for all of you.
#tbt: Notre Dame’s Clashmore Mike
In the Oct. 28, 1999 issue of Scholastic, Meredith W. Salisbury wrote a cover story about Notre Dame folklore. Ranging
from traditions to ghost stories, “Tales beyond the Crypt” includes a particular bit of lore about the university’s mascot — “but not the leprechaun,” Salisbury clarified.
Breaking the Notre Dame Mold: A Profile of Anne Jarrett
Anne Jarrett, sporting a cropped haircut and a tattoo of a knife on their right arm, carries a loose piece of notebook paper filled with plans for the upcoming year. One of those plans includes putting free menstrual products in all buildings on campus.
The New Irish1Card Policy: Enforcing Safety or Preventing It?
As summer ended, campus administration announced a new Irish1Card policy which allows only “essential staff” and members of a specific dorm to gain entrance to individual residence halls, replacing the old policy, which granted students access to all residence halls during select hours.
Music Beyond the Measure: Music Professor Sponsors Sensory Friendly Concerts for People with Autism
Nothing stands between musicians and their audience in the Sensory Friendly Concerts, “Music and Autism.” Sponsored by the LOGAN Center, South Bend Symphony Orchestra and the Shea-Kim Duo, the concerts are created with the goal of making classical music accessible to those who have difficulty with a traditional concert setting.
ND Dietician Explains Nutrition Misconceptions
After the chaos of Welcome Weekend fades, after parents drive away and classes begin, first-year students face a world of uncertainty.
Reviews: September 2019
Hear what our writers have to say about Pizza Pi and more.
Women's Soccer Eyes NCAA Tournament
The Notre Dame women’s soccer team had high expectations last year, but a combination of youth and a difficult schedule led to a disappointing season that saw the Fighting Irish finish 8-10 overall, 4-6 in the ACC and without a post-season appearance.
Defending Champs: Notre Dame Cross Country
To say confidence is high on the men’s and women’s cross country teams at Notre Dame is an understatement.
Volleyball Prepares for Conference Play
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish volleyball team had many question marks entering the 2019 season, but with the first 10 matches, they have a 8-2 record and have started to find some answers.
Featured Performer: Eva Hurm
In the second game of the season, Eva Hurm broke the scoreless tie with a move that is rarely seen in soccer: an unassisted goal off of a corner kick.
By The Numbers
6 - The number of goals the women’s soccer team has given up through eight games this season.
Returning Home: Michaela Mabrey Joins Coaching
Michaela Mabrey spent her senior year at Notre Dame playing college basketball alongside her younger sister, Marina.
Notre Dame Bans Students From All Dorms
In a shocking development, the University of Notre Dame has announced a new policy banning students from all residence halls, effective immediately.
Swarovski Sparkles: The Case for Buying a Crystal Helmet
Move over Golden Dome, there’s a sparkly new attraction on campus: the Swarovski Crystal Helmet (as well as the Swarovski Mini Crystal Helmet and Swarovski Crystal Football, of course).
Welcome to Notre Dame: A Summer Camp Surprise
For those who have experienced the hellscape that is Welcome Weekend, no explanation is necessary.
Finding Common Ground with John Kerry and Condoleezza Rice
Former secretaries of state John Kerry and Condoleezza Rice, who served under Barack Obama and George W. Bush respectively, visited campus on March 19 to take part in a conversation on America’s place in the world.
A Rector’s Farewell
He walked up more than 100 steps — 104, to be exact — before revealing the instruments whose echoes reverberate throughout Notre Dame’s campus.