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Turning Point USA, which was newly approved as a student organization at Saint Mary’s College, held their first official event in collaboration with the Leadership Institute. Retired staff sergeant Joey Jones, a Fox News contributor and Fox Nation host, delivered a lecture titled “The American Military Under the Trump Administration” on Thursday at 6 p.m. in Regina Hall
The No. 2 Notre Dame women’s soccer team was stunned in overtime by Ohio State on Thursday. Despite the Irish peppering 36 shots, the Buckeyes scored the lone goal in the waning moments of the match, courtesy of forward Jadin Bonham. The loss is heartbreaking for a Notre Dame team that many college soccer pundits and fans across the country deemed would compete for the National Championship.
Coming off a hard five-set loss to Florida State this past weekend, Notre Dame is currently 9-15 on the year and 6-10 in Atlantic Coast Conference play. With only four matches left in the season, including two this weekend, the Irish are looking to finish strong, despite their limited chance at making the NCAA Tournament later this year. Although the season hasn’t ended the way many were hoping for it to, players such as sophomore outside hitter Morgan Gaerte have been beacons of light for the Notre Dame program. Gaerte is currently fourth in the ACC in kills per set with 4.28, which also makes her 37th in the nation. Aside from Gaerte, senior outside hitter Lucy Trump has made a recent impact for the Irish, leading the team with 31 aces this season and 110 in her career, two away from the top-10 in program history. Blocking has also been key for the Irish, where sophomore middle blockers Anna Bjork and Grace Langer help Notre Dame place fifth in the ACC in blocks per set with 2.58.
Over the Thanksgiving break, the Players Era Festival will play host to 18 different men’s collegiate programs. The structure of this tournament is different from a stereotypical survive-and-advance bracket format. Each team will play two games on Monday and Tuesday before being ranked based on record. On Wednesday night, there will be a third-place game at 7 p.m. followed by the championship game at 9:30 p.m. Tiebreakers will include point differential, points scored and points allowed. With nine games occurring on each of the opening two days, more than two teams will find themselves with a record of 2-0 following the culmination of Tuesday night’s games. This format sets up an exciting and dynamic two days of pool play action, where teams will constantly be pushing the pace in spite of the score to gain an advantage in a possible tiebreaker scenario.
After thirty-seven years as one of the most powerful women in the fashion industry, Anna Wintour has transitioned from her role as Vogue Magazine’s editor-in-chief to the global editorial director for all of Vogue’s 27 global editions. Since her first issue in November 1988 featuring model Michaela Bercu, she has shaped the magazine and the fashion world through her innovative editorial vision and powerful influence.
The 2020s have been filled with “nostalgia sequels” like “A Christmas Story Christmas,” “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” “The Exorcist: Believer” and “Spinal Tap II: The End Continues.” Nostalgia sequels are hit or miss. Sometimes it’s fun revisiting beloved characters under new circumstances: Seeing a mature Ralphie share his holiday experiences on the adult magic-giving side of Christmas as opposed to the childhood magic-receiving is beautiful. Other times, it’s sad and disheartening watching beloved heroes grow old, like Indiana Jones in “Dial of Destiny.” I think “Spinal Tap II” fits the first category — a nostalgia sequel done well.
Syracuse picked up right where they left off last season, starting 3-1 behind a new transfer quarterback. Former Notre Dame backup Steve Angeli more than filled Kyle McCord’s shoes for the Orange through three games. But as he seemed to be punctuating a prolific start with a Week 4 win over Clemson, Angeli tore his Achilles, taking him out for the season. Syracuse has been stuck at three wins ever since.
This Wednesday the Student Union Board hosted an evening with Josh Peck in DeBartolo Hall 101.
Having confidence in your teammates is what a strong culture is all about. Senior defensive lineman Junior Tuihalamaka has seen several captains, leaders and talented players come and go during his Irish career. Now, as a leader himself, he will take the field as a senior and four-year player on Saturday against Syracuse for the last home game of the regular season.
I’ve been waiting for this one. The time has come for me to talk about one of my favorite albums by one of my favorite bands. The Smashing Pumpkins never quite fit in with their ’90s rock peers and always defied clean-cut categorization. They weren’t grunge like Nirvana, shoegaze like My Bloody Valentine or art rock like Radiohead, yet they were all these things and more. Despite their success, people never knew what to make of them, which I think is why they haven’t had the same renewed interest as other bands from their time. But those who take a chance on their eclectic sensibilities and ringleader Billy Corgan’s brilliant songwriting won’t be disappointed. While their 1993 album “Siamese Dream” is excellent in its own right, Corgan’s blockbuster ambitions wouldn’t be fully realized until their 1995 album, “Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness.” To celebrate its 30th anniversary, the band released an anniversary edition on Nov. 21 featuring demos and live performances, making it the perfect opportunity to discover the album. Do not let its very cringey title dissuade you: It’s two hours of abundant creativity and adventure, full of virtuoso performances, emotional sincerity and stylistic diversity.
Something I’ve noticed since joining The Observer is how difficult it is to be in the public eye, even in a small way. While writing for the university publication is a far cry from the level of stress many professional journalists face, having my name attached to my opinions and made public online does make me somewhat uneasy, and I’m sure there are others who can relate. After all, a necessary byproduct of having my work published is that I invite people I’ve never met before to react to my personal values through compliments and criticisms alike. Regardless of how it may make me feel, however, this critical examination of public figures and their arguments is highly important. Discussion and disagreement are key steps to achieving social progress, as well as simply working to understand the world in which we live. And while it’s good to hold accountable student journalists like myself, it’s even more important for the people we’ve charged with running our government.
After Notre Dame’s heartbreaking 41-40 loss to Texas A&M, a defeat that dropped the Irish to 0-2 on its young season, I wrote a column titled “Ash must fix Notre Dame’s defense,” asking questions of the first-year defensive coordinator. In that article, I said things such as “Notre Dame’s defense is fractured” and “The execution was certainly lackluster.” In my defense, I also stated, “What matters is how Ash responds to the adversity, just as Freeman did a year ago after the Irish’s shocking loss to Northern Illinois.”
As a senior at Saint Mary’s College, I have always appreciated the attention given to bipartisan voices and different perspectives on campus. Thanks to the passionate work of our faculty and students, diversity and empathetic dialogue are two of our most valued strengths. However, Turning Point USA — which was recently approved for official club status at SMC — is a very different story. TPUSA’s values are deeply at odds with the mission of Saint Mary’s College and its founders, the Sisters of the Holy Cross.
While Notre Dame continues to get closer to the College Football Playoff, its new addition has stood out — senior wide receiver Malachi Fields. A transfer from Virginia, Fields has kept pace with his previous seasons at Virginia in his year under the Dome. So far this season as a starter for the Irish, Fields has a total of 596 receiving yards, five touchdowns and an average of 18.6 yards per game.
Over the past few months, legislators in Texas, California and Indiana have considered various bills to redistrict their states’ congressional maps, partly in response to one another’s efforts. This redrawing of maps comes ahead of the 2026 midterm elections as Republicans and Democrats get ready to battle over majority rule in the House of Representatives and the Senate. Presently, Republicans hold the majority in both chambers.
I hate to scare you, but it’s almost Thanksgiving break, and after that, it’s practically finals season. Soon, the time students spend in the library will significantly spike, with many students trekking to our hallowed Hes for the first time all semester. As a library diehard, I’ve been there all year (sometimes just to show face), so I’m pretty well-versed in proper library decorum. Already under the stress of finals, I become easily irked by newcomers pleading ignorance of such norms. But this year, I am ensuring there are no excuses by officially transcribing proper library etiquette.
Salaries for federal workers across the country were impacted by the recently resolved government shutdown, but the lapse in appropriations did not reach ROTC students at Notre Dame, whose stipends were unaffected during the shutdown.
Howard Hall will be retired as a permanent residence hall after the 2025-2026 academic year, ending over 100 years of service as an undergraduate community at Notre Dame. Current residents will become part of the inaugural cohort at Therese Mary Grojean Hall.
Although the 3-7 Syracuse Orange shouldn’t present the most difficult of challenges when they enter Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, head coach Marcus Freeman’s Irish still have much to accomplish and prove through their performance. With its star running back in prime Heisman Trophy contention and a College Football Playoff spot yet to be nailed down, Notre Dame better win convincingly to remain in the good graces of the national media and the CFP committee. Here are four keys for Notre Dame to not only squeeze the Orange, but also secure its spot in the postseason.
During this Saturday’s game against Syracuse, the Notre Dame football team will recognize 33 of its players for Senior Day. Many of the seniors have led the program through the beginning of the Marcus Freeman era, playing a role in the run to last season’s National Championship game. Additionally, a number of transfers have stepped in to enhance Notre Dame as their college careers wind down.
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