Letter from the Editor
Notre Dame is a school based on traditions.
Issues
Celebrating Scholastic's 150th Anniversary
In the second edition of our 150th anniversary celebration, I examine one of Scholastic’s familial ties: that of editor-in-chief Mark J. Mitchell, Jr., class of 1939, and his grandson, Mark J. Mitchell IV, class of 1996, who served as managing editor.
Spotlight on Service: The Post-Grad Service Fair
But what about students who wish to explore avenues of leadership and service?
Just a Thought with Molly Walsh
Professor of Applied and Computational Mathematics and Statistics Molly Walsh received her Ph.D. in Statistics from Northwestern and her B.S. in Mathematics from the University of Notre Dame.
#tbt To Rules That Just Won't Change
In Scholastic’s November 1998 issue, Erin Lum wrote about her vain attempts to turn in an assignment past the deadline for a class taught by a “stickler for rules” — a frustration that college students are all too familiar with.
From the Desks of Becca and Sib - What would you change about Notre Dame?
We ran on the idea of flipping the model; that is, coming to you rather than always asking you to come to us. We are excited to take that vision to the next level with our upcoming project, Town Halls On-the-Go.
SenNotes: Student Senate Update
Transparency is the key to any functioning government, so in every issue, Scholastic will attempt to pull back the curtain on student government and see what makes the Senate, elected to represent the interests of the student body, tick.
South Bend Takes a Stand on Human Rights
On Sept. 12, the St. Joseph County Council passed an interlocal agreement that, once signed, will redirect cases of discrimination within the county’s limits from Indianapolis agencies to the South Bend Human Rights Commission.
Dante Now! Introduces Notre Dame to Italian Culture
Last Friday, the Notre Dame Italian Studies program organized the sixth annual Dante Now! flash mob, bringing a little bit of Italian to an otherwise very Irish campus.
Mental Illness Awareness Week
From Oct. 2-6, Active Minds, a student-led club dedicated to tackling issues of mental health, has hosted Irish State of MiND: Mental Illness Awareness Week.
South Bend Survivors March for Peace
Despite some of South Bend’s political changes in recent years, parts of the community continue to struggle with gun violence — violence that has taken the lives of men, women and even children.
Hall Events Unite Campus
Many of the richest ND traditions are centered around the 30 on-campus residence halls, including mascots, nicknames and events.
Kept on Campus
Residential Policy Changes and Their Implications for the Student Body
Muffet McGraw: Hallowed in the Hall
Under the bright lights of Symphony Hall, 11 of basketball’s most accomplished coaches, players and administrators received long-due recognition for their accomplishments.
Featured Performer Jon Gallagher
When Irish soccer player Jon Gallagher walked away with the Athletic Coast Conference (ACC) Offensive Player of the Year award last season, it was both an achievement marking all the success that he has had in the program and a testament to the worldwide journey that brought him here.
#ByTheNumbers
Men's Soccer Continues to Battle in Daunting ACC
As the men’s soccer team reaches its halfway point in the season, the Irish are in a familiar spot with regard to their place among the nation’s best teams.
Interhall Football: The Road to the Stadium
Fall Saturdays at Notre Dame are some of the most exciting and anticipated days of the year.
Father Jenkins Announces Plans for On-Campus Retirement Community
Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C. announced at 4 a.m. this morning that two new retirement communities will be added as part of the university’s new housing plan.
DeBart Water Gains New Seasonal Flavor
On the first day of fall, Notre Dame rolled out its latest initiative to improve student life on campus: pumpkin spice flavored water from the DeBartolo water fountains.