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There is a certain irony in the fact that one of the most beloved professors at the University of Notre Dame has chosen to leave. Not because he failed his students, but because he succeeded at something the institution does not know how to value. I know, because I was one of those students.
On Wednesday afternoon, the Saint Mary’s softball team faced off against Adrian College. The Belles fell in the first game 14-4 but won the second game 4-1. The team also celebrated senior day for its lone senior, pitcher Sam Mikitka.
This season, Notre Dame football is projected to be one of the best teams in the nation, if not the best. It returns heaps of talent, including sophomore quarterback CJ Carr, junior cornerback Leonard Moore, senior linebacker Drayk Bowen, senior wideout Jordan Faison and many more. But to be the best football team in the land, you need more than speed and skill.
After a losing 2024 season with a 10-13 record, Saint Mary’s volleyball was determined to improve in 2025, especially with a strong incoming freshman class and veteran players who were seasoned experts in Michigan Intercolligiate Athletic Association (MIAA) play.
In its 2025 campaign, capped by a trip to the NCAA Division III Championship, Saint Mary’s cross country displayed consistency from veterans and newcomers alike under longtime head coach Jackie Bauters.
Following an executive order from President Donald Trump seeking to limit birthright citizenship, Notre Dame professor Amy Hsin has joined a group of 10 social scientists in filing an amicus brief with the Supreme Court.
Kerry Kennedy, daughter of the late Attorney General and Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, came to Notre Dame Wednesday to speak in an open lecture titled “Speaking Truth to Power” as part of the Transformational Leaders Program.
After defeating Central Michigan 5-3 on Tuesday, the Irish took down Milwaukee on Wednesday in Frank Eck Stadium to improve to 21-20 on the season. Behind a monstrous offensive effort, the Irish won 16-2 in seven innings to gain back-to-back victories before hosting Sanford this weekend.
With the new release of the Michael Jackson movie, it’s important to recognize how the proclaimed “King of Pop” iconically transformed the pop music genre forever. His famous spunky moves like the moonwalk and unique movie-esque music videos, such as the one for “Thriller,” make Jackson a true stand-out star of the 80s. He brought a fresh, catchy energy that music was missing.
The Saint Mary’s College Dance, Music and Theatre Department delivered a dazzling and dramatic performance of Roald Dahl’s “Matilda.” Directed by the heavily admired and newly retired Mark Abram-Copenhaver, the show was held in O’Laughlin Auditorium from April 24 to April 26. The popular story entails the intelligent and mischievous Matilda Wormwood getting into trouble at home and school. The young girl faces adversity from her parents, who denounce her avid reading and bold opinions. Once arriving at school, she also encounters the wrath of her headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, who punishes the “maggot” children in harsh and unusual conditions. With the help of her teacher, Miss Honey, and the magical powers she develops, Matilda ends up with the home and school environment she deserves. The combination of elaborate production, tremendous actors and whimsical wonder of the show made a lasting impression on the audience.
With the school year drawing to a close, Irish fans will have to wait patiently for Notre Dame athletics to return in the fall. However, there is plenty of sport going on to keep us entertained, both nationally and globally. Here are the biggest events to look forward to.
Last Thursday, Notre Dame cemented its place in NFL Draft history as the first school to feature the first two running backs selected. Although Jeremiyah Love made most of the headlines as the highest drafted running back at No. 3 since Saquon Barkley went No. 2 overall in 2018, Jadarian Price had a solid night of his own.
Three Notre Dame residence hall rectors, Fr. Eric Schimmel of Dunne Hall, Cory Hodson of Keenan Hall and Ally Liedtke of Ryan Hall, are set to leave their roles at the end of the academic year.
Holy Cross women’s basketball entered the season with high hopes of challenging for the top of the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference. While the 15-14 record isn’t anything to scoff at, the Saints will hope to use the year as a jumping-off point for the future. The Saints quickly realized that rising the rankings would be a longer project and that their young, inexperienced side would need time to gel and click. Despite this, Holy Cross was able to improve significantly over the season to secure a record of 15-14.
Following an underwhelming first season for Holy Cross men’s basketball coach Tyler Braidic — in which the team finished with a 10-18 mark — hopes were high that he could lead the program back to success this year. However, a season that started full of potential ended up being a gritty battle to stay afloat as the team fought continued adversity.
Saint Mary’s soccer concluded their season last fall with an impressive 8-5-3 overall record, a testament to each athlete’s contribution to the team’s success with their unique talents and wide variety of skills. Even though the Belles finished off their fall season on Oct. 28, 2025 with a loss to Hope College, their commitment toward improving as a team persevered through the last seconds on the clock. And since, they have continued practicing throughout the spring term in preparation for the 2026 fall season.
The geological sciences major’s legacy remains visible since it has been absorbed into the Earth sciences concentration in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences. One example is Kelsey Evans Young, a 2009 Notre Dame graduate who serves as Artemis science flight operations lead as well as the Artemis II lunar observations and imaging campaign lead at NASA.
The Notre Dame Irish men’s lacrosse team currently holds the No. 1 ranking in the country and is considered the favorite in the upcoming ACC tournament in Charlotte, North Carolina, this weekend. However, the ACC is widely considered to be the best conference in college lacrosse, and Notre Dame will have its hands full if the Irish wants to win its fourth ACC tournament crown since joining the conference in 2014.
Notre Dame baseball defeated regional foe Central Michigan in a 5-3 home decision Tuesday afternoon. The contest, which was originally scheduled for March 17 but was postponed due to cold weather, was the first of back-to-back midweek games for the Irish — ND hosts Milwaukee on Wednesday. Following the win, the Irish improved to 20-20 on the year, while the Chippewas fell to 18-24 overall.
The distance running world was forever changed on April 26, 2026.
Solutions by The State News
