Chemical spill reported at Stepan Hall

At 5:52 p.m. on Wednesday, the University of Notre Dame received reports of a chemical spill in a lab in Stepan Chemistry Hall. 

Notre Dame baseball wins close one against Michigan State on the road

Notre Dame baseball beat Michigan State in East Lansing by a score of 3-2 on Wednesday afternoon. The Irish victory evened the season series between the two teams at 1-1, as Michigan State beat Notre Dame last month 7-4 in South Bend. Following the win, the Irish improved to 18-18 on the year, while the Spartans fell to 14-23 overall. 

Student senate passes resolution on counseling services

Senate met Wednesday to consider nominations, conduct elections and vote on a resolution addressing counseling services for survivors of sexual assault.

AI doesn’t lower my cortisol

This week, undergraduate students received an email from a fellow student advertising his new AI startup. Before the email was promptly deleted by “the powers that be,” many students had seen freshman Caden Chuang offer to “lower our cortisol levels,” begging the question: Does AI lower our cortisol?

Collins: My one-and-only NFL mock draft, Notre Dame edition

At this point, every one of us is tired of reading Mel Kiper and other draft “experts” in their 317th mock draft edition. So here are my only draft predictions, focusing solely on the beloved Irish. The potential draftees are listed in reverse order of when I think their names will be called.

Where do we belong?

Last weekend, I had lunch with my mom during her last campus visit before the final two weeks of class. She asked me the typical questions you ask a college kid: How are your classes? How are your friends? Have you found your people yet? This question of finding “my people” always puzzled me. Are we expected to have one set community, and if so, what would that look like?

Blue-Gold game: Three players to watch out for

Marcus Freeman’s quest to bring Notre Dame its first national championship since 1988 begins Saturday at the Blue-Gold game.

Mishawaka fire 5 miles from Notre Dame causes smoke smell on campus

This evening, fire crews were called to attend to a warehouse fire in Mishawaka. 

Saint Mary’s nursing program debuts new VR and disaster simulation experience

The Saint Mary’s Department of Nursing Science welcomed over 130 participants to its second annual Senior Nursing Simulation Day Tuesday. From 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the basement of Regina Hall, students, volunteers and professors came together to simulate a campus disaster not experienced in everyday lectures or hospital rooms.

The Strokes make a bold political comeback at Coachella

This past weekend, American rock band The Strokes rounded off the second weekend of Coachella with a stellar musical performance accompanied by a display of protest music of such magnitude and scope not seen in decades. They closed out their set with a performance of their 2016 song “Oblivius” to a background of a politically charged slideshow showcasing alleged CIA-backed assassinations and coups in Latin America and beyond. 

Notre Dame women’s lacrosse faces tough path in ACC tournament

After a 12-4 regular season with a 6-4 Atlantic Coast Conference record, the Notre Dame women’s lacrosse team enters the ACC tournament as the No. 6 seed. Eight teams from the ACC qualified for the single-elimination tournament. In the latest bracketology report from USA Lacrosse, the Irish were rated as a “last four in” team. Twenty-nine teams go on to make the NCAA tournament, and the Irish were ranked No. 27 in RPI. The Irish could really use a good performance this week as they attempt to journey through a tough ACC tournament.

Viral ambition

The mornings are cold, and the days are long in our nation’s capital. The sights on the commute to work resemble a silent frenzy — you see a mass of tired, yet focused, eyes on their way to work, each carrying a sense of urgency written in by their hurried strides on and off crowded metro cars. There are no passing smiles or conversations. Stern, nearly somber, faces remain absorbed in their private worlds as the train’s relentless clacking fills the void left by our silence.

University shifts to full ban of e-bikes on campus

Beginning July 1, 2026, electric bikes will no longer be permitted on Notre Dame's campus, even without the use of their power features. The Notre Dame community was notified of this change via an email from Campus Safety at 2:01 p.m. Tuesday, signed by Keri Kei Shibata, associate vice president for campus safety and chief of police of the Notre Dame Police Department.  

Comedian Jim Gaffigan to perform at Notre Dame

Comedian Jim Gaffigan will perform at the Purcell Pavilion next fall. This performance was announced in an email to the campus community from Notre Dame Hospitality at noon Tuesday. Members of the public received a similar message about 15 minutes after the initial email. The show is scheduled for Sept. 11, 2026, and will be a part of Gaffigan’s “Everything is Wonderful!” tour.

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New York Times columnist reflects upon American identity at ‘America at 250’ lecture

As the United States nears its 250th birthday, the University of Notre Dame is reflecting upon the state of American democracy.

Notre Dame students receive promotional email about AI start-up company

Notre Dame students and faculty received an email at 8:30 p.m. regarding an AI company, entitled Kerra.

Calm in the storm: Watters unwavering in sophomore campaign

In game one of Notre Dame’s weekend showdown with Virginia, one of the best teams in college baseball, one play nearly upended the Cavaliers entirely. Sophomore designated hitter Bino Watters stepped up to the plate in the bottom of the third and belted a two-RBI triple to extend the Irish lead to 3-0. Virginia would come back, but not before Watters established his dominant presence early in the series.

‘My Kinda Saturday Night’: Luke Combs in South Bend

I don’t know what you were up to this weekend, but "My Kinda Saturday Night" was seeing Luke Combs live at Notre Dame Stadium. Although the sky was gray, the Golden Dome was shining above about 77,000 fans below in merchandise lines, parking lot tailgates and the roaringly country stadium for one night only.

Irish women’s tennis starts postseason strong

Notre Dame women’s tennis began its 2026 postseason journey at last weekend’s Atlantic Coast Conference championships in Cary, N.C. Going 16-8, the Irish came into the tournament as the conference No. 10 seed and quickly showed that they are not to be underestimated. They began the tournament with a second-round matchup against No. 15 Boston College and advanced with a 4-2 victory. The win set them up against No. 6 Clemson, whom they defeated 4-3 in stunning fashion. Notre Dame ultimately fell short against No. 2 North Carolina with a final score of 1-4, but the Irish nevertheless demonstrated their ability to compete with the best teams in the nation.