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Notre Dame professors weigh in on the future of Ukraine

By Maria Clara Lopes Corona · Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025

With Ukraine’s resistance holding strong but international support in flux, Notre Dame professors discuss the ongoing war, the likelihood of negotiations and the broader geopolitical stakes at play.

‘ND By Night’ promotes Vietnamese culture and comedy

By Sophia Tran · Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025

The Vietnamese Student Association’s annual ND By Night showcase featured a mix of humor, culture and tradition, captivating an audience of 400 with its Bachelorette-themed performances.

Keenan Revue set to return with a space-themed comedy show

By Isabel Torres · Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025

The highly anticipated Keenan Revue is set to return on Feb. 27, bringing a space-themed comedy showcase that celebrates campus life and Notre Dame traditions.

Law professor warns of AI’s threat to human dignity in Mendoza lecture

By Isabel Torres · Monday, Feb. 10, 2025

Notre Dame law professor Paolo Carozza spoke in the Stayer Center on Friday as a part of the Dean's Speaker Series. Carozza warned against losing human centrality in technology.

Dismissal of Irish Rover case upheld

By Observer News Staff · Monday, Feb. 10, 2025

Notre Dame professor Tamara Kay had previously sued the Irish Rover for defamation.

Saint Mary’s explores Black history through poetry at ‘Harlem Legacy’ event

By Anja Schafer · Monday, Feb. 10, 2025

The Student Diversity Board (SDB), Black Student Association (BSA) and Saint Mary’s Sexuality and Gender Equity (SAGE) hosted the “Harlem Legacy” event in honor of Black History Month, where students shared original poetry and famous works from the Harlem Renaissance.

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Saint Mary’s student-athletes assist with National Girls and Women in Sports Day Clinic

By Berhan Hagezom · Monday, Feb. 10, 2025

On Friday, the Saint Mary's athletics department provided youth aged six to 12 with an opportunity to learn basic sports skills in the Angela Athletic and Wellness Complex.

Saint Mary’s administration declines to comment on immigration policies

By Soledad Castellanos · Friday, Feb. 7, 2025

Saint Mary's College administration has offered little response to questions about Trump’s immigration policies and their implications.

“Being Black and First Gen“ panel addresses struggles of first generation students

By Madyson Casiano · Friday, Feb. 7, 2025

The Office for Student Equity and the First Gen Family at Saint Mary’s College presented their second part of their “Being ___ and First Gen“ series, focusing on Black students who are also first generation students.

John Green discusses hope for the future

By Annelise Demers and Aynslee Dellacca · Friday, Feb. 7, 2025

John Green spoke at Notre Dame for the annual Ruskin Lecture, offering reflections on history, faith, climate change and the human condition, urging students to embrace hope amid uncertainty.

SMC residential assistant applications close for the 2025-2026 school year

By Soledad Castellanos · Friday, Feb. 7, 2025

Director of residence life and community standards Juls White and students describe the process and current status of resident assistant applications.

Mendoza graduate student Marlon Taylor dies

By Observer News Staff · Friday, Feb. 7, 2025

Marlon Taylor, a second-year Master of Business Administration student majoring in strategy, died over Christmas break. A mass of remembrance will be held next Tuesday in the Basilica.

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Vielhauer, Lumley elected 2025-26 student body president, vice president

By Observer News Staff · Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025

Jerry Vielhauer and Sonia Lumley won the 2025-26 student body election Wednesday after running unopposed. Voter turnout for the election was at its lowest in recent history.

Notre Dame continues litigation in price-fixing case

By Observer News Staff · Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025

Notre Dame continues to fight a class-action lawsuit alleging that it engaged in tuition price fixing with other elite universities, while twelve of the seventeen defendants in the case have agreed to settle for a combined $320 million.

Vielhauer, Lumley discuss goals as student body president, vice president

By Liam Kelly and Kathryn Muchnick · Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025

Student body president and vice president ticket Jerry Vielhauer and Sonia Lumley discuss their platform and reasons for running for office.

“You are not a loan” event discusses student loans, empowerment of debtors

By Aynslee Dellacca · Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025

The higher education researcher and organizer for the Debt Collective Jason Wozniak spoke Friday afternoon about empowering student debtors and building power through activism.

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Black Excellence Dinner honors students, faculty and staff

By Annelise Demers · Monday, Feb. 3, 2025

The Black Excellence Awards at Notre Dame honored students, faculty and staff for their leadership, service and academic achievements. The event included inspiring speeches, reflections on progress and a call to continue celebrating and uplifting Black excellence on campus.

Notre Dame professors weigh in on the future of Ukraine

‘ND By Night’ promotes Vietnamese culture and comedy

Keenan Revue set to return with a space-themed comedy show

Law professor warns of AI’s threat to human dignity in Mendoza lecture

Dismissal of Irish Rover case upheld

Saint Mary’s explores Black history through poetry at ‘Harlem Legacy’ event

Saint Mary’s student-athletes assist with National Girls and Women in Sports Day Clinic

Saint Mary’s administration declines to comment on immigration policies

“Being Black and First Gen“ panel addresses struggles of first generation students

John Green discusses hope for the future

SMC residential assistant applications close for the 2025-2026 school year

Mendoza graduate student Marlon Taylor dies

Vielhauer, Lumley elected 2025-26 student body president, vice president

Notre Dame continues litigation in price-fixing case

Vielhauer, Lumley discuss goals as student body president, vice president

“You are not a loan” event discusses student loans, empowerment of debtors

Black Excellence Dinner honors students, faculty and staff

Incoming Editor-in-Chief names supporting staff

Over 450 students participate in inaugural C.S. Lewis class

Students attend McGlinn Casino Night in large numbers

Notre Dame and So-Fi announce jersey patch deal, financial partnership

Interim rector appointed for McGlinn Hall

Testing accommodations garner mixed opinions among ND professors

Three left with non-life-threatening injuries in Eddy Street shooting

Veldman Family Psychology Clinic opens doors at open house