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Notre Dame prepares for Luke Combs concert on Saturday

By Matthew Morin · Friday, April 17, 2026

Saftey teams prepare for country artist Luke Combs to take the stage at at Notre Dame Stadium on April 18th alongside Dierks Bentley, Ty Myers, Jake Worthington and Thelma & James.

Campus readies to welcome admitted students for The Rally

By Matthew Morin · Friday, April 17, 2026

Beginning this weekend, The Rally will welcome over 1,700 admitted students to campus immersing them in the Notre Dame community.

Disinvited lecturer returns to Notre Dame

By Lucy Loes · Friday, April 17, 2026

Eman Abdelhadi argues that Muslim American political shifts reveal deeper fractures within the Democratic Party and liberalism framing recent voting patterns as protest-driven, shaped by disillusionment over issues like Gaza rather than a true ideological shift.

Saint Mary’s experiences limitations on housing for students amid increasing enrollment

By Aynslee Dellacca and Berhan Hagezom · Thursday, April 16, 2026

Saint Mary's residential life introduced new preallocations on dorms for incoming freshmen for the next academic year. The changes will limit the number of rooms available for rising sophomores, juniors and seniors to choose from.

Dowd, campus political groups respond to Trump criticism of Pope Leo

By Mara Hall · Thursday, April 16, 2026

Notre Dame College Democrats and College Republicans exchanged criticism online following President Donald Trump’s remarks about Pope Leo XIV, as University President Fr. Robert Dowd issued a statement backing the pontiff.

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A look inside Windmoor, an Opus Dei affiliated men’s residence

By Ane Ruiz Boyra · Thursday, April 16, 2026

Windmoor Study Center is offered as an option to students who want to build their relations with the Catholic identity and formation, with applications open to rising seniors.

SMICK Rally continues for its fifth year anniversary

SMICK rally celebrates its fifth annual year

By Sophie Lewandowski · Tuesday, April 14, 2026

The annual SMICK rally aims to continue the reclamation of the term, smick, through various and engaging activities for students.

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Raise Your Voice keynote panel highlights 25 years of institutional knowledge, advocacy

By Berhan Hagezom · Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Saint Mary’s alumnae from the past 25 years discussed the evolution of sexual violence prevention and awareness initiatives within the College on Monday afternoon.

Cavanaugh Hall deemed Golden Hall of the Year

Cavanaugh Hall named Golden Hall of the Year at annual student leadership awards

By Observer News Staff · Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Cavanaugh Hall earned Golden Hall of the Year, Coyle and Duncan Halls were named Hall of the Year, Walsh Hall’s “Mr. ND” won Event of the Year and Stanford Hall president junior Joe Balto was named Hall President of the Year.

"What Were You Wearing?" exhibition hosted in Stapleton Lounge

‘What Were You Wearing?’ exhibit highlights sexual assault stories through clothing

By Mara Hall · Tuesday, April 14, 2026

As a part of the Saint Mary's Raise Your Voice symposium, an annual exhibit was set up showcasing the clothing of students, staff and faculty survivors in Stapleton Lounge.

Prayer service held to recognize all survivors of sexual violence

Over 50 individuals attend 2026 Raise Your Voice prayer service

By Aynslee Dellacca · Tuesday, April 14, 2026

The Center for Faith, Action and Ministry and Belles Against Violence Office hosted a prayer service to kickoff the annual 2026 Raise Your Voice Symposium.

Holy Half names winners, offers sports research

By Mara Hall · Monday, April 13, 2026

Another year of Holy Half is down for the books, with Cade Czarnecki and Olivia Dietzel winning the half-marathon for their respective genders and Aaliah Magee winning the 10k.

Coyle Hall hosts 25th annual regatta on Saint Mary’s Lake

By Ane Ruiz Boyra · Monday, April 13, 2026

Coyle Hall’s 25th annual regatta hosts a wide range of competitors.

South Bend Police Department implements new Drone First Responder program

By Sophie Lewandowski · Monday, April 13, 2026

The captain of the Operations Division of the South Bend Police Department and director of Saint Mary’s campus safety explained the impacts of this program on the College.

Mendoza expands real-world exchange opportunities with new trading room

By Matthew Morin · Monday, April 13, 2026

The new trading room is one of the newest completed additions in the Mendoza Renovation Project.

Three sexual assaults reported to Notre Dame Police Department in March

By Observer News Staff · Friday, April 10, 2026

Two of the incidents reportedly involved the same individuals. Notre Dame’s student body was not sent an alert after any of the incidents.

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Saint Mary’s to limit Google storage space for students to 10 GB

By Sophie Lewandowski · Friday, April 10, 2026

As Google and Microsoft remove free unlimited storage for higher education institutions, SMC and ND will soon place storage limits on accounts.

Fr. Daniel Groody appointed to Vatican dicastery

By Annelise Demers · Friday, April 10, 2026

Fr. Daniel Groody, vice president and associate provost for undergraduate education and professor of theology and global affair, will serve as a member of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development.

Badin Hall loses both assistant rectors within one week

By Observer News Staff · Friday, April 10, 2026

Both of Badin Hall’s assistant rectors have left abruptly in the last week of March.

Notre Dame Fire Department and Police Department respond to call on car accident

Saint Mary’s, Notre Dame respond to car accident at The Avenue intersection

By Aynslee Dellacca and Berhan Hagezom · Thursday, April 9, 2026

On Wednesday evening, the Notre Dame Police Department and Fire Department, along with Saint Mary's Campus Security, responded to a car crash at State Road 933 and The Avenue.

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