Skip to Content, Navigation, or Footer.
The Observer
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Grad Ads
Observer Store Subscribe
The Observer

News

The Observer

Republicans, Democrats compete for Senate majority

By The Observer · Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012

Thirty-three seats are up for grabs in the United States Senate during this election, but Notre Dame professors are still not convinced the Republican challenge to the Democratic majority will be enough to earn GOP dominance in tight races around the country.

The Observer

Lawyer discusses disability rights

By The Observer · Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012

Erick AcuñaPereda delivered a presentation yesterday in the Eck Hall of Law discussing the challenges and obstacles facing regional human rights systems to incorporate the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), a treaty adopted in 2006.

The Observer

Design students bridge gaps

By The Observer · Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012

Over fall break, 14 design students attempted to bridge the gap between Notre Dame and the South Bend community through a design blitz led by John Bielenberg, founder of the design service program Project M.

The Observer

Mourdock's debate comments complicate Indiana Senate race

By The Observer · Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012

The Indiana senatorial race seemed like an easy win for the Republicans at the beginning of election season, but now Republican candidate Richard Mourdock, the Indiana state treasurer, and Democrat Joe Donnelly, Congressional representative for Indiana's 2nd District, are in the middle of a dead heat in the race for the seat.

The Observer

Belles gather donations for cancer research

By The Observer · Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012

The Saint Mary's chapter of Stand Up to Cancer will sponsor the second-annual Zumbathon from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. this Friday in the Angela Athletic Center with the local Party in Pink organization to raise money for cancer research and the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

The Observer

Seniors create Facebook app, connect consumers

By The Observer · Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012

Seniors Robb Crow and Kyle Kober never thought a summer wakeboarding trip would create a friendship that changed their career paths. The two met while they were interning in New York City between their sophomore and junior years.

The Observer

Group discusses discrimination, dorm alarms

By The Observer · Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012

This week's meeting addressed two main topics: dorm alarm systems and diversity on campus.  Right at the start, student body vice president Katie Rose reminded the senators to be respectful of each other.

The Observer

Two students to engage in mock debate tonight

By The Observer · Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012

Only two days after the presidential candidates squared off against each other for the last time before Election Day, two students with opposing political views will face each other in a similar fashion.

The Observer

Critical issues debated among candidates

By The Observer · Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012

In the final debate of the 2012 campaign on Monday, little contrast emerged between the foreign policies of President Barack Obama and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, leading to what political science professor Sebastian Rosato called a " thoroughly boring" debate.

The Observer

Once a Belle, always a Belle

By The Observer · Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012

The crowd that filed quietly into Regina Chapel on Tuesday filled the room with green - they wore bright green shirts and pinned small green ribbon to their tops.

The Observer

Student dies in bike accident

By The Observer · Monday, Oct. 22, 2012

When Paige O'Laughlin told sophomore Ziqi Zhang she would transfer to another school from Saint Mary's after their freshman year together, she said her friend was initially devastated.

The Observer

Professor panel prefaces foreign policy debate

By The Observer · Monday, Oct. 22, 2012

Hours before the presidential candidates debated foreign policy in their final meeting before the election, three Notre Dame political experts crafted their own foreign policy questions and weighed in with their concerns.

The Observer

Fictional competition to come alive on campus

By The Observer · Monday, Oct. 22, 2012

Bringing fictional stories to life through events and competition is not an uncommon trend on college campuses. The game of "Quidditch" from the Harry Potter series has been seen at schools across the country, "zombies" have been seen darting across Notre Dame's campus this past September and this month, 30 lucky Notre Dame "tributes" will bravely compete in their very own version of "The Hunger Games."

The Observer

Bishop discusses Vatican II

By The Observer · Monday, Oct. 22, 2012

In a lecture titled "Roots and Wings: How Vatican II Changed My Spirituality," Bishop Remi J. DeRoo addressed members of the Saint Mary's community Monday night as part of the Center for Spirituality's annual endowed Fall Lecture series.

The Observer

The last word

By The Observer · Monday, Oct. 22, 2012

With just two weeks remaining before Election Day, President Barack Obama and former Mass. Gov. Mitt Romney squared off in the final of three presidential debates last night. Students tuned in to hear the presidential contenders' views on foreign policy and offered praise and criticism of both performances.

The Observer

Boxers work out to raise funds

By The Observer · Monday, Oct. 22, 2012

The Notre Dame Women's Boxing Club showcased the product of its numerous practice hours at the annual Power 24 Hour fundraiser Oct. 12 and 13.

Trending