Faith Sees Franklin Through
“It was all I knew — playing the game of football — my whole life,” Franklin says. “Life was completely different as far as my identity. Who am I? How do I set my goals? Where do I get my confidence?”
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Basketball Review
The Irish will look to build off of last year’s success and continue the program’s home-court winning tradition against key opponents. Virginia Tech, Louisville, Miami and preseason No. 1 North Carolina will all travel to the JACC to test the Irish.
Thanksgiving Break Reading List
No one likes being bored over Thanksgiving break, so the staff at Scholastic Humor has compiled a collection of real page turners to keep you busy until you GET to come back to campus.
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Church Bells from the Outside
The sacred music department is fuming after a sophomore snuck into the Basilica bell tower and played Adele’s “Hello.” Father Rocca was down with it, tears streaming down his face.
New Hockey and Basketball Ticket Policy
Beginning in 2015-16, all regular season home hockey and basketball student tickets are free of charge. The Leprechaun Legion emailed the student body with an announcement on Oct. 7 detailing the development.
The 2nd Philosphy and Theology Courses You Are Missing Out On
THEO 20120 – The Lord at Liam’s: Finding Christ at the Student Health Center
How 'Bout That Debate?
Here lie my predicted jokes from the fourth Republican Debate...
#BytheNumbers
13 The number of wins Notre Dame has after trailing in the fourth quarter since Brian Kelly took over as head coach in 2010.
AnBryce Forum Explores Question of Class in America
The professors, who all came from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds, spoke with candor about their upbringings, how they made their way through college to academia and, specifically, to Notre Dame.
Behind Locked Doors: The President's Lounge
If you have ever tried to push the button for the 14th floor, you will know that it does not do anything. You need the key and the top floor has its own alarm, so even if you somehow managed to find your way up there on your own, you would not have a chance to look around.
The Secret Life of a Notre Dame Usher
The Notre Dame ushers work tirelessly to make sure the various events on campus run smoothly. Their work is often unsung, but it is indispensable and done because Notre Dame holds a special place in their hearts.
Deciding the Future of the Nation
The number of eligible millennial voters will outnumber baby boomers for the first time in American history in the upcoming national election cycle. This places the brunt of the electoral power directly into the ballots of Notre Dame students.
#tbt: Scholastic on FDR
All that is left to tell is who exactly will win this 2016 election. In this 1932 issue of Scholastic, students voiced their opinions on what kind of man they thought would do that: a man that would come to be held as one of the greatest in the country’s political history.
Viewpoint: No Trays in the Dining Hall: Trayless
But the dining halls can, and should, go further to become even more sustainable; they should eliminate the use of dining hall trays completely.
Viewpoint: No Trays in the Dining Hall: Trays
Just ask any student who had to endure going trayless for a day — students need trays, and going without them is inefficient and messy.
Take the Reins of Your Nutrition
Rein Juicery’s bright green building fits the atmosphere of its business well. Serving fresh and local organic juices, smoothies and cleanses, the three Anglemeyer brothers welcome their customers with a friendly air characteristic of a family business.
Just a Thought: Romana Huk
R omana Huk is an associate professor of English who specializes in 20th century British literature and postmodern poetics. She serves as the editor-in-chief for Religion and Literature and she is currently working on a book called “Rewrit[ing] the word ‘God’”: In the Arc of Postmodern Theory, Theology and Poetry.
From the Desks of Bryan and Nidia: Curriculum Review
In a few days (or weeks — hang in there first years!), each of us will select classes for next spring. You might be searching for classes for your major or perhaps a University requirement. You may even be looking for classes that are simply engaging, regardless of whether or not the course fulfills…
Letter from the Editor
America needs a mini-revolution. Bold change requires sacrifice, and sacrifice is the only way that we can climb out of the hole we’ve dug ourselves into.
A Dream Come True
You may not know it but Mike Higgins helped the 2014-2015 Notre Dame basketball team to the school’s first Elite Eight in 36 years. His name did not appear next to Grant and Connaughton in the box scores or on the roster, but that does not mean he was not an integral piece to the Irish’s success.