Notre Dame should continue to respond constructively, not combatively, to Trump

Since taking office just over 100 days ago, President Donald Trump has made slashing government funding a priority of his administration. While Trump's efforts to cut waste and fraud in government are praiseworthy, an unfortunate casualty in this effort has been American universities, which have seen billions of dollars of funding cut in a shortsighted and counterproductive move. 

Four panelists discuss Trump's first 100 days as president

Professors Matthew Hall, Christina Wolbrecht, Aníbal Pérez-Liñán and Michael Desch gathered Monday evening in Hesburgh Auditorium to discuss the first 100 days of Donald Trump’s presidency. At the panel, hosted by the Notre Dame Democracy Initiative, each professor contributed a unique area of expertise ranging from constitutional studies to international security.

Modleski makes Irish history at ACC golf championship

Sophomore Jacob Modleski made history last week at the ACC men’s golf championship in Bowling Green, Kentucky, as he became the first Notre Dame men’s golfer to win the conference’s top prize: the ACC individual title. Modleski shot a lights-out 207 (-9) from April 24 to April 26, edging out Florida State’s Tyler Weaver by one stroke. The team finished in 10th place.

South Bend’s cave walls

In 1909, my great-great-granduncle Eugene was stabbed to death in a tavern over a girl. Some decades earlier, his ancestors sailed across the Atlantic from Alsace-Lorraine. Maybe when they first arrived on the shores of the New World — just two, young, French-German immigrants — they brushed shoulders with my best friend Katie’s ancestors, who were carting over from England. Maybe their descendants stood in the same line at the butcher’s as Katie’s paternal grandparents, who hailed from Cuba. Maybe, on the trolley, David and Marilyn Eppler sat a few rows down from my own maternal grandparents, fresh-off-the-boat from the Philippines.  

University to renovate South Dining Hall

For nearly 100 years, South Dining Hall has been a hallmark of Notre Dame’s campus. The dining hall, known for its iconic Gothic architecture, will see changes over the next two years as it undergoes an extensive construction project. The exterior of the building has been undergoing a restoration throughout the spring. Renovation of the interior will begin after commencement.

How a finale fails

It has been almost 20 years since “How I Met Your Mother” (or “HIMYM”) started airing and just over 10 years since it aired what is generally considered one of the worst TV series finales ever created. 

Milton Babbitt was right (about musicals)

“And the moment before she died, / she lifted up her lovely head and cried, / ‘Madam, Miss Otis regrets she’s unable to lunch today.’”

CFAM hosts third annual Rogation Day with ‘Mass on the Farm’

On Friday April 24 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Saint Mary's sustainable farm, “Mass on the Farm” was held by Saint Mary's Center for Faith, Action and Ministry (CFAM) and Fiat club, a religious group devoted to Mary. The event, which was eventually relocated to the farm's hoop house due to rain, aimed to celebrate the annual Rogation Day and the opening of the new Mary Garden for students and staff.

Pfizer vice president, interim provost give leadership advice at first ‘Lunch and Learn’

On Monday afternoon, the Saint Mary’s College Alumnae Association hosted its first “Lunch and Learn” as part of their Success After Saint Mary’s series, which invited Saint Mary’s alumna Beth McCormick ‘96 and interim provost Megan Zwart to speak on a panel titled, “Saint Mary’s Prepares You to Be a Values Based Leader.” 

Notre Dame theology department ranks among the world’s best

The University of Notre Dame was recently ranked as offering the world’s best theology, divinity and religious studies, by QS World University Rankings. 

Notre Dame softball falls to Oregon

On Monday, the Notre Dame softball team, nearing the end of its season, lost to Oregon at home. The Irish entered the game 23-29-1 overall and 7-17 in the ACC, while Oregon entered 44-5 overall and 17-2 in the Big Ten. 

Saints women’s tennis bring home CCAC Championship win

Over the weekend, the No. 1-ranked Holy Cross women’s tennis team took home its third NAIA Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) Championship title, marching through the competition by taking three straight wins.

Elizabeth Nanovic remembered for her legacy at Notre Dame

Elizabeth Nanovic, a generous supporter of the University of Notre Dame and a founder of the Nanovic Institute for European Studies, died on March 30 at her home in North Yarmouth, Maine. She was 90 years old.

Rowing places second at Dale England Cup

The Notre Dame rowing team posted its best performance of the season on Saturday at the Dale England Cup, hosted by No. 18 Indiana. The Irish brought 50 athletes and seven boats to the meet, posting three wins throughout the day. 

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Student government creates new department of student athlete relations

Notre Dame student government has created a new department of student athlete relations partially in response to an ongoing $2.8 billion lawsuit, House v. NCAA, that has the potential to upend college athletics.

Pope Francis is the reason I’m Catholic

For the past 18 months, my mornings have been consumed by headlines about the brutal treatment of Gaza’s people and the ongoing abuse of migrants and refugees in the United States. Upon receiving the news of Pope Francis’s passing on Monday morning, however, tears, accompanied by deep fears of the future of the Roman Catholic Church, overwhelmed me. Grieving his death has stirred memories of a faith journey shaped by his commitment to the marginalized. Through his bold diplomacy with Cuba, compassionate stance on migration, nuanced approach to homosexuality, and unwavering solidarity with Gaza, Francis embodied a Catholicism rooted in mercy, justice, and the dignity of every person.

OK, go and see OK Go

OK Go is back in full force with “And the Adjacent Possible,” their first album in over a decade. The Grammy-winning American rock band, founded in 1998, has released five studio albums. Their style encompasses rock, alternative, indie and pop. Beyond their music, OK Go is known for their incredible music videos, and it is highly likely that you watched one back in middle school science class. In their videos, the band has collaborated with Notre Dame’s Band of the Fighting Irish, built a Rube Goldberg machine, floated around in a zero-gravity plane and danced on treadmills. Even more impressive, most were accomplished in one shot. Always pushing the boundaries of imagination, they have given a TED Talk on the topic. The band’s lineup includes Damian Kulash (lead vocals and guitar), Dan Konopka (percussion), Tim Nordwind (bass and vocals) and Andy Ross (guitar, keyboards and vocals).

Irish secure second consecutive ACC sweep against Cal

Notre Dame baseball seems to have flipped a switch. Just three weeks ago, the Irish came limping home from Boston College at 16-17 overall and 4-14 in Atlantic Coast Conference play. They had lost all six ACC series played and were pretty widely considered the worst team in the conference.

Students share their experiences racing across Saint Mary’s Lake in annual Fisher Regatta

Fisher Hall hosted the annual Fisher Regatta Saturday at Saint Mary’s Lake, during which student teams raced across the lake in boats they constructed. Fisher was well represented with 12 teams, with the remaining boats drawing from a mix of dorms and clubs. Proceeds from the event go to Fisher’s longtime charity partner, St. Adalbert’s School.