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Bernie Sanders Praises South Dining Hall “Tray Inconvenience”
With “nothing better to do” now that his campaign has officially ceased, former Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders visited Notre Dame to explore the university’s groundbreaking new sustainability initiative: “Inconvenient Trays.”
“See, the trays used to be over here,” University…
Reunite the Original American Idol Judges to Judge the 2016 Presidential Debates
Since 2009, a great absence has haunted this nation. The philosophical balance that drives this country forward has been replaced by acrimony and discord. Only one solution can restore harmony to our culture: Reuniting the original American Idol judges to moderate the 2016 presidential debates. …
"My dorm has a lot of community," defends student living in run-down, tuberculosis-infested building while speaking to Flaherty resident
Assuring his fellow classmate that “the brotherhood really makes it worthwhile,” freshman Hank Stevenson suggests that he really doesn’t mind having only one functioning showerhead on his floor.
God Orders October Snowfall Following College Republicans Trump Endorsement
Proclaiming that He is “really starting to question that whole ‘free will’ thing,” our good Lord has ordered an early snow this fall in response to the College Republicans’ recent endorsement of Donald Trump for President.
Though He remarked that He did enjoy reading some of the comments on…
The Big Easy
Man Calling Himself “Big Easy Bill” Offers Saxophone Lessons for Clinton
Though once a Bernie Sanders supporter, 18-year-old Eric Bartens is now waving a Clinton flag. When asked about the sudden change, Barten noted, “Some old guy with a funny accent behind my school said he’d buy me a Playstation…
Fall Sports Start Strong
With many strong performances already, the Irish are hoping to carry that momentum forward in the coming weeks. Here’s a quick glance at some key things to know about each team and how each has performed so far.
The Notre Dame Pre-Med Student Who Went to the Olympics
Of the twelve current or former Fighting Irish student-athletes who competed in the 2016 Summer Olympics, only one will return as a student this fall: Lee Kiefer.
#ByTheNumbers
4 The number of wins needed for Irish head football coach Brian Kelly to become the fifth coach in school history to reach 60 wins. The only other men to lead Notre Dame to 60 victories are legendary figures and members of the College Football Hall of Fame: Knute Rockne, Lou Holtz,…
Notre Dame Olympians
Twelve current or former Notre Dame student-athletes took part in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro: ten as athletes and two as coaches.
Penalties Off the Field: How Notre Dame Handles Disciplinary Issues
Is Notre Dame too tough? Not tough enough? Is it even up to them?
Notre Dame's New Artist-in-Residence is a 70s Pop Star
After finishing his own tour and a tour with Ringo Starr’s All-Starr Band, Rundgren will record a new album and join Notre Dame this September as Artist-in-Residence. He’ll be teaching a one-credit course, engaging with student musicians, performing with the marching band during halftime at the Duke game and initiating new youth music programs in the South Bend community through his Spirit of Harmony Foundation.
Inside ND's Newest Dorms
This year, two new residence halls opened on in the northeast quadrant of campus the what’s popularly being called “Odd Quad,” thanks to a combined total donation of $40 million. Flaherty Hall, donated by Jay and Mary Flaherty, houses 226 young women in its 71,000 square feet. Dunne Hall, donated…
"The Tempest" Suspends Time Onstage: A Review
This production of The Tempest invigorated the text with magic and spectacle, and it was visually captivating from start to finish.
O'SNAP to SafeBouND
In what is for some students the third change in a campus safety program during their time at Notre Dame, O’SNAP has been rebranded to SafeBouND this year.
Creativity Amidst Chaos: A Notre Dame Professor's Solution to the Syrian Refugee Housing Crisis
Economakis, Director of Architecture and Urban Design in the School’s Graduate Program, developed a unique and sustainable master plan for temporary housing in the throes of Europe’s refugee crisis.
#tbt: The Divise Sandal Trend that Just Won't Quit
One thing has not changed — the again-popular Birkenstock is The Look.
From the Desks of Corey and Becca
Student Body President and Vice President Announce New Safe Walk Program
Just a Thought with Timothy O'Malley
Timothy O’Malley, Ph.D. is director of the Notre Dame Center for Liturgy and an Associate Professional Specialist in the Department of Theology. He researches liturgical and sacramental theology and catechesis and is a 2004 (B.A.) and 2006 (M.T.S.) graduate of the University of Notre Dame.
Welcome Weekend Ushers in the Class of 2020
Hailing from states across the country and countries across the world, the class of 2020 gathered on Aug. 19 to celebrate Welcome Weekend.