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Letter from the Editor
As I close one personal chapter, Scholastic as an institution simultaneously turns a new page while looking back into its long and storied past.
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From the Desks of Becca and Sib
Since our election last February, we’ve watched the national climate influence our work on campus.
Crossroads Completed: Duncan Student Center Adds New Dimension to Campus Life
After years of planning and construction, the Duncan Student Center opened to the public on Jan. 15.
Just a Thought
Professor of Russian Thomas Marullo has taught at Notre Dame for over 40 years.
Remembering Sr. Mary McNamara
Sr. Mary Catherine McNamara, S.I.W., the beloved rector of Breen- Phillips Hall, passed away of a stroke on Wednesday, Feb. 7 at age 67.
Andrew Gannon & Mark Moran: Fresh Faces, Fresh Perspectives
Two fresh faces joined the race to be the next leaders of the student body: Zahm House freshmen Andrew Gannon and Mark Moran.
Old vs. New, Tried vs. True
Ranges of Experience and Age Come to a Head in This Year's Elections
Staff Endorsement: Alex Kruszewski & Julia Dunbar
This year’s roundup of candidates for student government simultaneously draws from the past while looking forward.
Students March for Life in Washington
The legal, political and ethical ramifications of abortion have divided both a nation and the Notre Dame student body, for decades.
#tbt Women Take Power at Notre Dame
Though we live in a country that has never seen a female president, we are lucky to attend a school in which we look to a female student president and vice president duo for leadership.
Gates McGavick & Corey Gayheart: Gratitude for School Reconciles Opposite Viewpoints
Approachable, Collaborative, Transformative: These are the adjectives that Gates McGavick and Corey Gayheart have chosen to define the main tenets of their ticket.
Just a Thought
Mechanical engineering professor Jim Schmiedeler has been teaching at Notre Dame for almost 10 years.
Alex Kruszewski & Julia Dunbar: Proven Dedication, Potential Innovation
Alex Kruszewski and Julia Dunbar are a team that promise to “tackle the impossible,” and are well equipped to do so.
From the Desks of Becca and Sib: Finishing Strong
There is always a buzz in the spring semester that sets it apart — for us, that buzz carries with it the realization that we are closing our final two months in office, but also excitement for all that is still left to come.
Despite Personnel Turnover, Irish Building for the Future
On New Year’s Day, the Fighting Irish defeated a Southeastern Conference competitor in dramatic fashion, coming back from an 8-point deficit to clinch a 21-17 victory.
Big Changes: Analyzing Coaches' First Irish Seasons
After a hugely disappointing 2016 season which saw the Irish trudge to a 4-8 record, change swept over much of the coaching staff.
Notre Dame Employees and Students Recover Birth Control Coverage
Notre Dame’s third-party health plan partners will continue to provide contraceptives to plan members, the university announced on Nov. 7.
The decision came as a major turnabout after the university notified faculty and staff on Oct. 27 that Notre Dame would act on the Trump Administration…
Celebrating Scholastic's 150th Anniversary
In the third installment of our 150th anniversary celebration, we spoke with Dan Murray, Scholastic editor-in-chief from 1966 to 1967.
2018 Commencement Speaker Announced
Sérgio Moro, a Brazilian federal judge and leader of Brazil’s anti-corruption movement, will receive an honorary degree and serve as Notre Dame’s 2018 Commencement Speaker next May.
Letter from the Editor
What happens when the nation’s most pressing social issues come into play on Notre Dame’s campus? How do those in positions of power and authority react to these conflicts? In what ways do the affected students, faculty and staff come to terms with these decisions?
Notre Dame Ventures Onto the International Stage for Notre Dame Forum
On Wednesday, Oct. 4, the 2017 Notre Dame Forum officially kicked off.
Four Asks: Countering Changes to Title IX
On Sept. 22, Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos’ department announced that the current presidential administration would be rescinding Obama-era guidance on how to handle sexual assault on campuses across the country.
From the Desks of Becca and Sib
This past month, we saw the resurgence of the #MeToo campaign on social media.
Opioid Crisis Hits Close to Home
A few weeks ago, a family from Granger, Indiana appeared on the “Today” show. In many cases, it would be cause for celebration to see a family from eight miles down the road on national television.
Just a Thought with Natalie Porter
Professor of anthropology Natalie Porter focuses her research primarily on interactions between humans and animals, and how these interactions affect human and environmental health. Scholastic spoke with Porter to understand her research and learn about her travels.
#tbt Nuclear Fears: Then and Now
In 1984, the world was still gripped by the Cold War. Harsh rhetoric flew back and forth between Washington and Moscow, and fears of nuclear Armageddon would not have been misplaced.
Students and Faculty Gather to Make an "Impact" on Sustainability
Four leading sustainability speakers gathered on Monday, Oct. 9 to discuss sustainability efforts with Notre Dame students on campus. The panel aimed to “increase visibility and education of climate change and the role of renewable energy,” said one campaign organizer.
The panel was hosted…
#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.
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.
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.