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Incoming Editor-in-Chief names supporting staff

Incoming Editor-in-Chief named three sophomores and one freshman to serve as supporting staff for the 2025-26 term.

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

Professor William Mattison and students reflect on the new C.S. Lewis class offered this spring semester.

Students attend McGlinn Casino Night in large numbers

On Friday night, students in attendance and McGlinn residents reflected on the success of their signature Casino Night event.

Miss JFam crowned Miss Notre Dame at O'Neill signature event

On Thursday night, contestants from women’s dorms at Notre Dame took to the stage in Washington Hall at O’Neill’s signature “Miss Notre Dame” pageant.

Consultancy partner emphasizes AI as tool for varied settings

Matt Alverson delivered a lecture at Notre Dame's Ten Years Hence speaker series, exploring collaborative intelligence as a transformative technology that enables organizations to reshape enterprise innovation over the next decade.

Center offers sun lamps to students for seasonal depression

The Center for Student Well-Being offers “Happy Lights” for students to combat symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder.

Saint Mary’s student groups organize Lunar New Year celebration

Students at Saint Mary’s College were invited to celebrate the Lunar New Year with a series of festivities organized by the Student Diversity Board and Asian American Pacific Islander Club. These activities included lantern painting, a chopstick relay and a special dining hall menu.

Hearing for 17 arrested protesters delayed again, University upholds charges

The dispositional hearing for the 17 student protestors arrested during the pro-Palestinian demonstration in May 2024, charged with criminal trespassing, has been postponed to March 3, at the St. Joseph Superior Misdemeanor Division.

Students share experiences with loss, destruction from ongoing Los Angeles wildfires

Several Notre Dame students discuss their experience with the California wildfires, describing the damage to local communities and their own personal loss while also noting the impressive resilience and response of those communities and those afflicted. 

Local speech language pathologists share expertise with Saint Mary’s students

Saint Mary’s hosted a panel featuring local speech-language pathologists Rebecca Baert, Shannon Harrington and Fred Goldstein, who shared insights on school-based SLP careers, the flexibility of the profession, and the importance of building relationships with students.

Over 400 tri-campus students travel to annual March for Life in DC

On Thursday night, nine buses worth of students traveled to Washington DC on a trip programmed by Notre Dame Right to Life. The group participated in March for Life.

Walk the Walk Week kicks off with a candlelight prayer service

Walk the Walk Week at Notre Dame commenced with a prayer service at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, featuring a reflection from Laetare Medal recipient Claire Babineaux-Fontenot.

Indiana Women’s Caucus for Art opens collection at Saint Mary’s

Indiana Women's Caucus for Art members Berkeley Hutsebout, Kari Stieglitz Black and Teresa Greve Wolf present their artwork as a panel for the opening of Saint Mary's new art exhibition, "Collective Impressions."

Helen Epstein reflects on Holocaust memoir

A Nanovic Institute event for International Holocaust Remembrance Day, author Helen Epstein discussed her mother’s Holocaust memoir "Franci’s War."

Students consider, commit to 2025-26 study abroad programs

The Notre Dame study abroad director and sophomores discussed their experience with the 2025-26 study abroad cycle. While many will opt to go abroad, others will explore other avenues.

Notre Dame professors comment on the Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Professors at the University of Notre Dame provide expert analysis on the cease-fire deal between Israel and Palestine, discussing its potential impact on peace efforts and the complexities of the conflict.

The Observer elects Editor-in-Chief for 2025-2026 term

St. Liam Hall tackles increased demand

With the spread of illnesses like norovirus and increasing mental health concerns, St. Liam Hall has become a critical hub for student care at Notre Dame, offering medical, mental health and telehealth services to promote well-being and community support.

Mike Braun inaugurated as Indiana’s 52nd Governor

Notre Dame Professor Jeff Harden discusses the political significance of Braun’s governorship, while students provide their thoughts on Governor Braun and the direction they would like to see him take the state.

Saint Mary's students react to the TikTok ban

After a tumultuous 14 hours, Saint Mary’s students reflect on the banning and subsequent unbanning of TikTok.