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Just A Thought
Rev. Wilson “Bill” Miscamble, C.S.C. is a Holy Cross priest, history professor and historian at Notre Dame who studies U.S. diplomatic and political history.
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#tbt Facelift ‘88
In the fall of ‘88 “Mod Quad” was created as the newly built Knott and Siegfried Halls welcomed their new residents.
From the Desks of Elizabeth and Pat
Happy springtime! We hope you’re enjoying the warm weather and the budding tulips and getting ready for summer break!
Letter From the Editor
Honored. Fortunate. Excited.
The Invisible Problem: Exploring Mental Health at Notre Dame
“In October, I had a horrible panic attack, I called my mom and broke down on the phone ... and was legitimately crying in the middle of class.”
“I didn’t know I had an issue with mental health until it got pretty bad.”
“Uncle Ted:” Notre Dame Rescinds Honorary Degree of Defrocked U.S. Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick
Charged with sexually abusing minors and harassing and molesting multiple adult seminarians, former U.S. Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, as the Vatican announced Feb. 16, has become the highest-ranking member of the Catholic Church to be laicized in modern history.
Eviction Crisis Grips South Bend
Outside the walls of Notre Dame’s campus, South Bend is suffering a crisis. The city’s eviction rate is 6.71 percent — almost three times the national average.
Farewell to FYS: Administration Announces Plans to Dissolve First Year of Studies
In 1962, the University of Notre Dame decided that its first-year students were not receiving the support they deserved.
#tbt A Fight That Lives On
In the Oct. 23, 1931 issue, Scholastic announced that Notre Dame would be sponsoring a “minor sports program.” The annual boxing tournament known as the Bengal Bouts was born.
From the Desks of Gates and Corey
As the close of our term in office draws near, we find ourselves contemplating the privilege we’ve had of serving you over these past months.
Just A Thought
Bill Hederman is a senior fellow at the University of Pennsylvania, as well as the commissioner and founder of the Intercollegiate Robotic Football Conference started at Notre Dame.
Covering Columbus: Campus Leaders Respond to Mural Controversy
In a move that has since ignited a social media firestorm, the Office of the President announced on Jan. 20 that it intends to cover the Main Building’s historic but controversial Columbus murals.
Winter Career Fair Review
Due to the subzero temperatures and flight delays that accompanied the polar vortex, Notre Dame’s winter career fair was rescheduled from Jan. 30 to Feb. 13.
Letter From the Editor
Resiliency and fortitude in the face of adversity often defines a person or group’s success.
Four Tickets, Countless Ideas
Amongst competing platforms and campaign slogans, one word prevails in the 2019 race for student body president and vice president: diversity.
Mario Markho & Charlie Ortega: Diversity, Practicality, Involvement
As minority students with no prior student government experience, Mario Markho and Charlie Ortega believe they represent “the people’s ticket.”
Eduardo Luna & Haley Coleman: Balanced, Pragmatic, Unified
In a campaign characterized by lofty ideas, Eduardo Luna and Haley Coleman promise pragmatism. As a team, the two juniors seem to balance one another.
Staff Endorsement: Elizabeth Boyle & Patrick McGuire
With a recurring desire to keep platforms practical, the 2019 candidates for student body president and vice-president present a wide array of diversity in both ideology and background.
Elizabeth Boyle & Patrick McGuire: Experience and Passion
Just four hours after Notre Dame student government released the names of the four tickets running for student body president and vice president, junior Elizabeth Boyle and sophomore Patrick McGuire braved the single-digit temperatures on campus and made their way to the second floor of the Duncan Student Center to meet with Scholastic.
Carlston Chang & Kevin O’Leary: Bringing the “Aloha Spirit” to South Bend
When Zahm freshmen Carlston Chang and Kevin O’Leary strolled into the Scholastic office wearing Zahm gear, shorts and Hawaiian shirts approximately one hour before the university shut down due to inclement weather, an interesting interview was all but guaranteed.
A Call To Love: Walk the Walk Week
There’s electricity in the air whenever discussing the remarkable life and resounding effects of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. For the fourth consecutive year, the campus celebrated its unique shared history with the late reverend with a Walk the Walk Week that took place from Jan. 20-26.
#tbt The MP3 Takeover
In the April 15, 1999 issue of Scholastic, Heather Hogan wrote about the recent rise of MP3 player usage on campus, especially in regard to the party scene.
From the Desks of Gates and Corey
We hope you all enjoyed a great winter break! We're thrilled to be back under the dome with you and are looking forward to an incredible semester together.
Just A Thought
The university announced in October that Joseph Antenucci Becherer has been appointed the new director of the Snite Museum of Art.
The Good, the Great and the Ugly
The 2018 season was nothing short of memorable, cementing its place as one to remember amid Notre Dame’s storied and iconic history.
Player Profile: Ian Book
Before the start of the season, the most publicity that junior quarterback Ian Book had seen was students chanting “We want Book. We want Book.”
Video Board Blends Progress and Tradition
From Fighting Irish replays to screenings of “Rudy” for the annual Flick on the Field event, Notre Dame Stadium’s spectacular video board — which measures 54.1 feet high and 95.5 feet wide — exemplifies the school’s strides toward embracing the future and advancements in technology.
2019 Draft Preview
Before the 2018 college football season, it was clear that some of Notre Dame’s dominant upperclassmen would be lucky enough to hear their names called in April at the 2019 NFL Draft in Nashville.
2019 Recruits Look to Add to Notre Dame’s Playoff Potential
Between the final game of the regular season on Nov. 24 against USC and the College Football Playoff showdown versus Clemson on Dec. 29, Notre Dame looked ahead to its program’s future.