‘They didn’t expect to see a dog there’: band remembers ‘unofficial mascot,’...
The beginning of the story is a simple one. In 2007, assistant band director Sam Sanchez made his way to San Antonio to adopt a rescue dog. While Sanchez was playing with one, another dog attempted to...
View ArticleBorn Leader: Jalen Elliott brings order to Irish secondary
Notre Dame has always been about so much more than football for Jalen Elliott. The senior safety from Richmond, Virginia, Elliott has emerged as a leader in the program and an anchor among one of the...
View ArticleIrish Insider: Virginia Tech
Born Leader: Jalen Elliott brings order to Irish secondary Basement Breakdown: Virginia Tech Junior captain Robert Hainsey leads weakened offensive line Mulvena: ND’s football program is hiding behind...
View ArticleNotre Dame loses to Syracuse, beats Boston College in weekend road trip
Notre Dame’s women’s volleyball team rallied after a Friday loss to Syracuse to win against Boston College on Sunday in a weekend on the road. Both games were in-conference, bringing the Irish to a 9-3...
View Article‘Los Espookys’ revels in strangeness
October’s over and, while some of your friends might have already started playing Christmas music, if you’re like me, you might still be looking to watch one last strange and creepy show to close out...
View ArticleKelly discusses offense, injuries after narrow win over Virginia Tech
Following No. 15 Notre Dame’s 21-20 victory over Virginia Tech at home on Saturday, Irish (6-2) head coach Brian Kelly addressed the media in his weekly Sunday teleconference to recap the game. Kelly...
View ArticleStudent Government, bring back Xfinity
Notre Dame Student Government has committed a crime against the student body that has gone unnoticed for too long. About two weeks into the semester, the student Xfinity service was removed with very...
View ArticleSaint Mary’s to host first annual National Literary Festival honoring Sister...
Sister Madeleva Wolff, the third president of Saint Mary’s, was known as the “lady abbess of nun poets,” and often invited artists and authors to campus. Saint Mary’s will continue this tradition with...
View ArticleThe presidential debate and what it means for Notre Dame
Notre Dame will host the first presidential debate in the general election next fall. The response I’ve heard most often: “Why?” There are a multitude of easy answers: the prestige, the attention,...
View ArticleCharles B. Hayes Family Sculpture Park meant to recreate a ‘natural space’
The Charles B. Hayes Family Sculpture Park is located on the Northwest corner of Angela Boulevard and Eddy Street, and was funded by Charles B. Hayes family which has deep ties with Notre Dame....
View ArticleIrish open conference play with tie, win at Minnesota
The No. 4 Irish opened Big Ten play with a 2-2 tie Friday night against Minnesota on the road. They continued their undefeated start with a 5-3 win Sunday. Despite power play opportunities for both...
View ArticleOffice of Student Enrichment hosts week of support for DACA and undocumented...
Last week, Notre Dame’s Office of Student Enrichment sponsored a week dedicated to providing support and awareness for undocumented and DACA students with a series of events Monday through Friday....
View ArticleMy recommendation to make Notre Dame a better place: 8-step verification
In 2019, I believe we can all agree cyber security is of the utmost importance. Over the past few years, there have been countless examples of institutions — both major and minor — falling victim to...
View ArticleWeek aims to celebrate contributions of first-generation, low-income students
Notre Dame’s Office of Student Enrichment seeks to address inequalities on campus with its first annual First Generation and Low Income Student Week. Assistant director of student enrichment Robyn...
View ArticleScene in South Bend: The Brain Lair Bookstore
The Brain Lair. It’s an anagram for librarian and a fitting name for Kathy Burnette’s bookstore, located just five minutes from campus. Before opening Brain Lair Books, Burnette held positions as a...
View ArticleUniversity to release report detailing student voter registration, turnout...
As voters across America go to the polls for numerous local elections, the Notre Dame student body will have the opportunity to learn about its own voter registration and participation rates. In the...
View ArticleNotre Dame – center of the 2020 debate
Notre Dame has been selected to be the site of the first debate in 2020. Outside observers, including the debate participants, would be well-advised to consider Notre Dame’s arrangement of recent...
View ArticleSURVEY: Have you ever looked for mental health and wellness resources in the...
Have you ever looked for mental health and wellness resources while on campus at Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s or Holy Cross? The Observer wants to hear about your experiences. Loading… The post...
View ArticleKelly looks ahead to Duke matchup after late win over Virginia Tech
After No. 15 Notre Dame’s 21-20 victory over Virginia Tech, Irish head football coach Brian Kelly addressed the media in his weekly Monday post-practice press conference to preview the squad’s...
View ArticleIrish to take on Fordham on the road in season opener
The Notre Dame women’s basketball team will be opening its season Tuesday against Fordham University. The Irish departed to the Bronx late Monday afternoon and are scheduled to play in the Rose Hill...
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