The Luck of the Irish: Guest Column
Widespread interest leads to unraelistic expectations, to dissatisfaction with successful seaons. So it was with the 2015 season.
Issues
The Year of the Quarterback: Position up for Grabs
Notre Dame will have an abundance of talented quarterback options in DeShone Kizer, Malik Zaire, Brandon Wimbush and incoming freshman Ian Book out of California. Heading into the upcoming season, Zaire will have two years of eligibility remaining, and Kizer and Wimbush have three a piece.
The Next Step: 2016 NFL Draft
As early as last May, sports analysts began writing about which Notre Dame football players would be entering the 2016 NFL Draft. Considering the number of impressive players on Team 127, they’re right to be excited.
Kelly Deserves Respect
Brian Kelly’s sixth season at Notre Dame included double digit wins for the second time in his tenure. Kelly has now won 55 games at Notre Dame, including 39 victories in the last four seasons. Some fans, however, still believe that Kelly isn’t the right man to lead the Irish to the college football playoffs in the coming years.
Letter from the Sports Editors
The 2015 Notre Dame football team seemed to be following an all too familiar path.
GreeNDot Promotes Cultural Shift
This fall, Notre Dame launched a new program that gives people a concrete way of identifying and differentiating between instances that promote a culture of violence and instances that challenge the culture.
Friends with {Internships}
So this winter break, avoid the hassle of applications. Instead, stay on Netflix and stay networking, South Bend!
The Newest News
Politics: Statisticians and pundits puzzle over results of recent 2016 Republican presidential nomination poll, with “Unsure,” “Tim Horton’s” and “Ben Carson” in a comfortable lead over other candidates.
Starbucks Excommunicated by Church Officials
Church officials have announced that due to the uncovering of the Starbuck’s anti-Christian bias via CupGate, the use of Blessed Salted Caramel Latte in place of Holy Water will be halted in parishes across the U.S.
A Consistent Performer
Upcoming games both in and out of conference play represent an opportunity for the Irish to prove that they are once again a serious contender for the 2016 NCAA Championship.
#BytheNumbers
533 As of Dec. 7, the Fighting Irish men’s basketball team has successfully made at least one three-pointer in 553 consecutive games. A 101-70 loss to Connecticut on Jan. 12, 1998, was the last time the Irish failed to make a three-point field goal.
Redemption Season
The 2014-15 Notre Dame men’s hockey team may have finished with an underwhelming record of 18-19-5, but the squad has begun to build momentum in the 2015-16 season.
Track and Field Starts Season Strong
The Notre Dame men’s and women’s track and field teams began their seasons Friday, Dec. 4 by hosting the Blue & Gold Invitational at Loftus Sports Center. The Irish put together a strong performance, winning 14 total events.
'Tis The Season At Notre Dame
What makes Christmas at Notre Dame? It is a combination of the generous desire to help those less fortunate, the wide range of religious and cultural events available to celebrate the season and the efforts of the dorms.
And then He Said...Let There Be Milkshakes
Every Thursday night at 10 p.m., students gather in St. Patrick’s Chapel in Dillon Hall to celebrate Mass followed by delicious, fudgy milkshakes.
Christmas Wish List
Brian Kelly wants a bright red suit that he can wear to make his face seem like a more normal skin tone.
BehiND Locked Doors: The Basilica
With a rising spire, exquisite stained-glass windows and a masterfully painted interior, the Basilica is a testament both to the central role of faith life at Notre Dame and Fr. Sorin’s vision. Despite its prominent place on campus, it still holds many wonders to discover in tucked away alcoves, high above the church ceiling and deep in its foundations.
It's the Holiday Season at the Snite Museum
With a broad range of events, from chocolate tasting and glassblowing to nude figure drawing and jazz concerts, this program exceeds any previous assumptions about art museums.
Core Curriculum Review: For A More Challenging, Flexible and Integrated Core
As spread through a recent email to students, the review committee has just released a draft report of its recommendations. The recommendations do not include the Moreau First Year Experience course, which has been deemed too new to currently review.
GALA-ND/SMC Supports LGBT Students
GALA-ND/SMC, the Gay and Lesbian Alumni of Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s College, recently announced a fundraising campaign to finance the first ever scholarship for qualified LGBT students at Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s.