Six stars will not be returning, so what does the future hold?

The Irish have made their fifth consecutive appearance in the NCAA tournament this year under the direction of head coach Niele Ivey, reaching the Sweet 16 for the fifth year in a row. They take on No. 2 Vanderbilt today at 2:30 p.m. at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. As the Irish eagerly hope to advance, many seniors could potentially play their last game. On their 12-player roster, six women are listed as seniors and will not return for next season. As they leave, they take their experience and competitiveness with them, leaving fans to wonder whether Ivey’s team will find success next season.

Laslo: Cinderella’s downfall and previewing the Sweet Sixteen

Why has Chalk Madness made its return for a second straight year?

Women’s lacrosse dominates Robert Morris in second consecutive blowout

After a statement 22-3 win Saturday over Florida State, the University of Notre Dame women’s lacrosse picked up right where it left off Tuesday, taking on the Robert Morris University Colonials at home. The Irish steamrolled Robert Morris from the first whistle to the last, posting another impressive final score of 20-2 to improve to 5-1 on home turf.

Pixar’s newest film is worth a hop to a theater near you

Dam! “Hoppers,” the heartwarmingly action-packed animated Pixar film, was a shock to box offices with just the right amount of beaver to rebuild sales. It premiered in Los Angeles on Feb. 23 and was released in local theaters on Mar. 6, instantly becoming the second-highest-grossing film of 2026. Through its comedic writing, visually appealing animation style and culturally relevant commentary, “Hoppers” is the refreshing original Pixar needed. 

New Institute For Rare Diseases founded with donation from Reisenauer family

With support from a gift by the Reisenauer family, the Notre Dame College of Science will establish an Institute for Rare Diseases to foster collaboration in research, patient advocacy and education for people with rare diseases. The amount of the Reisenauer family’s gift has not been made public.

Saint Mary’s softball split in season home opener

After the rescheduling of multiple games due to inclement weather, Saint Mary’s softball was finally able to step foot on its home turf for the first time this season to face Aurora in a doubleheader. The doubleheader was also the annual Morgan’s Message game, aimed to raise awareness for athletes’ mental health. Saint Mary’s took the first win of the day 4-3 but lost in the second game 15-4 to split the series.

Corcelli to become dean of Notre Dame College of Science

Steven Corcelli, current interim dean of the College of Science at the University of Notre Dame, will assume the role of dean on April 1, the University announced in a press release Tuesday.

Dylan Gossett to perform at Stepan Center

Sound of SUB, the Student Union Board’s annual spring concert, will bring headliner Dylan Gossett to Stepan Center Friday. Gossett is a rising country singer-songwriter, known for his single, “Coal,” which made the Billboard Hot 100. Gossett is joined by opening acts Sons of Habit and Brayden Stewart, as well as student opener The Mourning Doves.

Reilly Center prepares to establish disability studies minor

This upcoming fall, the Reilly Center for Science, Technology, and Values will be increasing its offerings of disability studies courses, speakers and events. Although the minor is not yet available, in response to an increased interest gathered from a student and faculty-wide survey, the center will explore officially establishing a minor program within the next couple of years.

Baseball defeats Western Michigan in mercy rule

Notre Dame baseball throttled regional foe Western Michigan on Tuesday afternoon, March 24, 2026, by a dominant score of 14-3. The Irish entered the contest with a 14-6 record and wind in their sails after sweeping No. 19 Clemson last weekend. The confident Irish aimed to protect home turf against a pesky Broncos squad sitting at 10-11 overall. Tuesday’s contest was Notre Dame’s first opportunity to defend its No. 23 national ranking before No. 13 North Carolina comes to South Bend for three games this weekend. 

Looking ahead: men’s lacrosse schedule preview

Just over halfway through the regular season, Notre Dame men’s lacrosse is 6-0 and is the top team in the country, according to Inside Lacrosse. It has put together an incredible resume, beating three ranked teams in those six games, and it had this past weekend off to give it time to recover after the tough schedule it had to start the season. However, even though the first part of the schedule consisted of some incredibly tough opponents, the five games left for Notre Dame are arguably the five most important of the season. All four Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) opponents are still on the schedule, as well as the No. 2 Richmond Spiders, anxiously awaiting the Irish.

BTS returns from military service with new album

On March 19, 2026, BTS made their long-awaited comeback with their album “ARIRANG.” Even though the last time I cared about a BTS comeback was my freshman year of high school, I was very excited to see what they were going to come up with after serving in the military. Coming into it, I was hoping to hear more from the rapline, less autotune and impactful lyrics, even if that means the song is in Korean. After listening to their album, I have good news and bad news. The good news is we did get to hear from the rapline, and the band is certainly trying out a new aesthetic. The bad news is that the autotune is excessive. Let’s dive into this album.

Irish standouts take the field for Pro Day

Every year, the University of Notre Dame’s Pro Day attracts the attention of the entire NFL. As the departing Irish prepare to venture into their careers as hopeful professional athletes, they have the chance to showcase their talents one last time in a controlled environment. This year, one of Notre Dame’s strongest draft classes in recent memory took to the field to show scouts, coaches, general managers and more what they had to offer.

‘Invincible’ Season 4 premiere: A much-awaited return

After last season’s explosive finale, Amazon’s “Invincible” jumped back into the action last week with a dynamic three-episode premiere. As a longtime fan of both the show and original comic, I can wholeheartedly endorse both jumping back into the story of Mark Grayson for past viewers and starting the series for newcomers.

Sayler outlines plans for transparency, outreach as Judicial Council president

Student union historian Monica Sayler will assume her role as Judicial Council president April 1, replacing Elijah Jones for the 2026-2027 calendar year. Student body president-elect Jones, who will begin his term on the same day, nominated Sayler, a sophomore, to be his successor. Her nomination was approved by the senate Feb. 18.

Print Edition for Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Off the Dome: Campus Dining Edition

North Dining Hall is a busy place. On any given day, over 5,000 students will swipe in to enjoy their Southwest Salads and General Tso’s tofu. Between the snaking food lines and crowded tables, it’s easy to get lost in the shuffle.

‘Project Hail Mary’ is a delightful sci-fi adventure full of wit and heart

Phil Lord and Christopher Miller are some of my favorite people working in Hollywood. Their long, diverse careers as a creative duo have given us nothing but bangers: the cult classic “Clone High” TV show, the zany “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs,” the hysterical “21 Jump Street” and “22 Jump Street” and the brilliant “The Lego Movie.” Unfortunately, their careers hit a speed bump when Disney fired them from directing “Solo: A Star Wars Story” midway through filming in 2017. I can’t imagine how scarring that experience must have been for the two, and they’ve mostly focused on behind-the-scenes production and writing since then. However, the duo finally returned to the director’s chair(s) with “Project Hail Mary,” released this past weekend, and thank God they’re back: The film sees their trademark wit and warmth infused into a delightful sci-fi adventure through the cosmos.

Fr. Gregory Haake to take helm at Office of Mission Engagement and Church Affairs

For the last five years, the Office of Mission Engagement and Church Affairs at the University of Notre Dame, responsible for interfacing with the Catholic Church and stewarding Notre Dame’s Catholic and Holy Cross mission, has been led by Fr. Austin Collins, a priest and art professor whose contemporary monochromatic sculptures are dotted across campus and South Bend.

The virtues of being a cat person

I became a cat person five years ago. My then-wife and I were making our way to the side door of our apartment building in downtown South Bend when an emaciated gray tabby suddenly wrapped itself around her legs. After taking the kitten to the vet for a checkup and making sure no one was looking for her, we adopted the cat and named her Fidelina, or Lina, in English. Then, thinking she could use some company, we went to the Cat Cafe at the Commerce Center in South Bend and brought home Nemo, a dark, grayish cat with a white spot above his chest like a bow tie on a tuxedo.