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SDB hosts the fourth annual SMICK Rally

By Samantha Gebert · Thursday, April 17, 2025

Students gathered for the fourth annual SMICK Rally on Tuesday evening to celebrate the reclaiming of the word, "smick."

Saint Mary's College hosts 2025 Madeleva Lecture

By Madyson Casiano · Thursday, April 17, 2025

The 2025 Madeleva Lecture, "Holy Women Making History," was presented on Thursday by speaker Kathleen Sprows Cummings, the Rev. John A. O'Brien collegiate professor of American studies and history at the University of Notre Dame.

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Saint Mary's course promotes campaign on campus issues

By Soledad Castellanos · Thursday, April 17, 2025

The campaign, We Deserve Space, We Deserve Food, We Deserve Pay, petitions for access to storage in Regina Hall during certain periods for out of state students, availability of Saint Mary's Noble Family Dining Hall over breaks and increase in student wages for on-campus jobs.

Saint Mary’s students present gender studies research at Raise Your Voice panel

By Anja Schafer · Thursday, April 17, 2025

Saint Mary’s College hosted its annual Student Research Panel as part of the Raise Your Voice series, featuring research by Kaitlyn Magoonaugh, Phoenix McClellan and Giselle Martinez on digital activism, online misogyny and the MeToo movement.

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Andrea L. Pino-Silva delivers Raise Your Voice keynote address

By Berhan Hagezom · Wednesday, April 16, 2025

On Monday evening, Andrea L. Pino-Silva presented her keynote address on sexual violence on college campuses and what has changed in the 10 years following the release of the documentary "The Hunting Ground."

Disinvited Student Peace Conference keynote speaker accuses Notre Dame of censorship

By Sophie Hanawalt · Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Eman Abdelhadi's invitation to speak at the Kroc Institute's 2025 Student Peace Conference was rescinded after the University expressed they had not been given enough notice to provide event security, a move Abdelhadi and the conference's co-chairs labeled as a limiting of academic freedom.

Observer alumnae reflect upon covering ‘The Hunting Ground’

By Aynslee Dellacca and Berhan Hagezom · Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Haleigh Ehmsen and Jennifer Vosters, 2016 graduates of Saint Mary's College and former Observer writers, discussed the reactions to The Hunting Ground within Saint Mary's College and responses afterwards.

‘Liberation Day’ tariffs spur volatile markets, potential trade war

By David Murphy · Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Economics and political science professors discuss the impact of the “Liberation Day” tariffs on global trade.

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Saint Mary’s holds workshops and virtual exhibit for Raise Your Voice Symposium

By Soledad Castellanos , Madyson Casiano , Mariella Taddonio and Berhan Hagezom · Wednesday, April 16, 2025

The various workshops aimed to create more welcoming environments for all survivors and raise awareness about sexual assault.

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Saint Mary's hosts 10th annual screening of 'The Hunting Ground'

By Samantha Gebert · Tuesday, April 15, 2025

On Monday, April 14, Saint Mary's showed a screening of the film "The Hunting Grounds." The film provided a foundation for faculty and students to openly discuss the impact of sexual assaults on colleges.

Prayer service held in memory of Lizzy Seeberg and survivors of sexual assault

By Aynslee Dellacca · Tuesday, April 15, 2025

In honor of Lizzy Seeberg and sexual assault survivors, the Center for Faith, Action and Ministry and the Title IX Office held a prayer service on Monday morning prior to the start of the 2025 Raise Your Voice Symposium.

Students audition to be the next leprechaun

By Megan Cornell · Monday, April 14, 2025

The tryout, which was open to the public, tested potential leprechauns’ energy, crowd engagement and school spirit.

Four Notre Dame students named Goldwater Scholars for excellence in science

By Isabel Torres · Monday, April 14, 2025

Recipients of the national award speak on their successes and the motivations behind their research.

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Notre Dame to sell alcoholic beverages at football, hockey and basketball games

By Observer News Staff · Monday, April 14, 2025

The University announced that fans with general admissions tickets will be able to purchase alcoholic beverages in Notre Dame Stadium, Purcell Pavilion and Compton Family Ice Arena beginning with the fall 2025 football season.

Senate approves new departments, extends Constitutional Committee

By David Murphy · Sunday, April 13, 2025

During their Wednesday meeting, student senate established two new departments: the Department of Student-Athlete Relations and the Department of Nutrition.

The Shirt committee reveals 36th edition of The Shirt at annual unveiling

By Avabella Mitrano · Sunday, April 13, 2025

The 2025 edition features the phrase “Sing Her Glory” in gold lettering on a dark green background.

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Holy Half Marathon attracts record number of runners

By Sophia Tran · Sunday, April 13, 2025

Students and non-students alike participate in the annual half marathon and 10K run, drawing on support from family, dorm and community members.

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Tri-campus hosts annual Take Back the Night event

By Jessica Mayor and Berhan Hagezom · Friday, April 11, 2025

On Wednesday at Saint Mary's and Notre Dame, Take Back the Night was held with a series of events to advocate for survivors of sexual violence.

Notre Dame launches new ‘Why Political Science?’ course to aid student discernment

By Isabel Torres · Friday, April 11, 2025

Notre Dame’s political science department launched a new required course, “Why Political Science?”, aimed at helping students explore the major’s academic foundations and real-world applications.

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Notre Dame, Visa to renew Fintech Foundations Program in fall after spring launch

By Emily Barlett · Thursday, April 10, 2025

The Meruelo Family Center for Career Development will maintain its partnership with Visa for the Fintech Foundations Program in the fall.