I like to consider myself the loyal watchdog of South Bend’s reputation on campus. My ears perk up when I hear my hometown’s name. The other day at LaFun, the freshmen in the next booth over decided to discuss their dissatisfaction with their college town of choice.
“We actually go to college…
South Bend Needs Notre Dame
By John P Carlson
“South Bend? Never heard of it.”
Teachers. Coaches. Family members. Everyone else I can think of off the top of my head right now. When I told these people that I’d been accepted into Notre Dame, their immediate first…
When I committed to the University of Notre Dame, I expected my parents to become indoctrinated by the Irish spirit. The surprise was its overflow into other areas of their lives. Both my mom and dad have traveled from Texas to South Bend with some of their closest friends. But it was my dad’s trip…
Growing up, there was one family vacation I looked forward to every year – South Bend, Indiana. We would load up the minivan on a crisp October Thursday afternoon before a Notre Dame Football home game and make the trek out to South Bend (Granger, specifically) all the way from northern New Jersey.…
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“He was Walter Kantorowski, he was my grandfather. He started here — well, they didn’t own the building in 1919 — he started on the Colfax Bridge. Then they bought this property, and he was one of the original ones that were here.”
“Here” is the South Bend Farmer’s Market on 1105 Northside…
Every time a Notre Dame student leaves their dorm room, they’re surrounded by beautiful, well-maintained buildings, clean community spaces, amazing landscapes and architecture, efficient dining areas, kind administration, top teaching and more. While we may not see everything behind the curtain, it…
Notre Dame’s 14th annual Back the Bend day of service took place on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Each year, Notre Dame partners with organizations throughout the South Bend community to complete meaningful projects and maintain a flourishing community. According to sophomore Sakura Yamanaka, director…
There’s something special in the stillness of the Grotto, in the toll of the Basilica bells and in the way Notre Dame draws people who aren’t just chasing success. Few people embodied that spirit more than Jerry Hammes. And among the many chapters of his storied life, one of the most profound was…
In Matthew 25, Jesus issues a famous command to his followers – Christians are to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, welcome the stranger, and serve those in need. The actions described in this passage are collectively known as the ‘Works of Mercy’ in the Catholic church and are considered the…
Today the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights announced it was investigating the University of Notre Dame, along with 44 other higher education institutions, under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act (1964). In a press release published this morning, the department alleged that the…
With a game-winning field goal in the last few seconds, the Irish defeated the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium!
Alyssa tells the story of old friends reaching out for tickets. Just as it appears in the print issue, check it out!
We’re all too familiar with it: Notre Dame just scored another touchdown. It’s only the second quarter and we’re already ahead of our opponents by 28 points. For some reason or another, nobody around is able to stand upright. You watch in anticipation for the inevitable: the extra point. The kick…
Sports betting has become a huge problem at colleges across the U.S., and Notre Dame is no different.
Any typical Notre Dame fan would know that The Shirt is one of the many famous traditions of Notre Dame football. It is a time where all fans, faculty, and students unite and share the Fighting Irish spirit.
Founded in 1990 by a Notre Dame senior, the committee is composed of 15 students with…
The Irish went to Atlanta with high hopes. As those hopes came down, we saw a different team and a different fan base.
Notre Dame dominates the field against the Georgia Bulldogs in the 2025 Sugar Bowl at the Caesers Superdome in New Orleans, LA.