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Air travel industry recovers after record government shutdown ends

By Mayte D. Mendez · Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025

The recent shutdown caused widespread disruptions to air travel, affecting students returning to campus during fall break.

Senate fast-tracks impeachment process

By David Murphy · Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025

Senate Order 2526-13 eliminated the ethics council from the removal process for senate-confirmed positions and allows student union organizations to define their own removal procedures.

Howard Hall retired as an undergraduate residence after a century of service

By Observer Staff Report · Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025

Howard Hall will no longer house permanent residents at Notre Dame. Current residents will become part of the inaugural community of Grojean Hall.

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Saint Mary’s art department hosts mural project with local youth and artist

By Berhan Hagezom · Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025

Local artist Freddy Rodriguez collaborated with Saint Mary’s College’s art department for a gallery showcase on Thursday evening, featuring a mural project designed by local students.

STRAND research program finds continued success, plans to expand

By Maggie Sheehan · Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025

Both students and faculty have found success using STRAND, a program that promotes research opportunities on campus.

Lyons residents uprooted by major dorm renovation

By Gray Nocjar · Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025

Lyons Hall will undergo a major renovation during the 2026-2027 academic year, and the community will move to Zahm Hall for one year.

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Bishop Rhoades argues for religious liberty, humane care for immigrants at Law School

By Liam Kelly · Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025

Rhoades condemned the Trump administration’s deportation tactics and defended the mission of the Church.

Pope Leo XIV meets with Notre Dame leadership

By Henry Jagodzinski · Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025

The pope expressed his gratitude for Notre Dame, spoke about humanitarian crises in the world and discussed the role of Catholic universities in serving the Church.

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All 17 students arrested at pro-Palestine protest take pre-trial diversion

By Mara Hall · Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025

Students who were arrested in May, 2024 reflected on their decisions.

Notre Dame reaffirms test-optional admissions policy as top-10 universities reimplement requirement

By Avabella Mitrano · Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025

While many elite universities have removed their test-optional policies, Notre Dame has affirmed its test-optional policy for the class of 2030 and remains committed to maintaining a comprehensive admissions process. Students shared their support for the policy.

Students and faculty sit in various tables for summit on AI

Notre Dame hosts student-faculty summit on AI use

By Zander Daigle and Claire Lee · Monday, Nov. 17, 2025

Students and faculty gathered for a summit addressing AI in social and academic fields on Friday at the IDEA Center to enhance decision making across various departments.

Gubernatorial and mayoral elections reflect Democrats wins

Students and faculty reflect on governor, mayoral elections

By David Murphy · Monday, Nov. 17, 2025

The 2025 elections in Virginia, New Jersey and New York City delivered Democratic victories, with student and faculty reactions reflect a mix of optimism, concern and skepticism about the elections’ broader political implications.

Federal Reserve and Fiscal Challenge Club gathers signatures on national debt petition

By Marie Stier · Monday, Nov. 17, 2025

On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve and Fiscal Challenge Club held a booth on Library Lawn for students to sign a petition recognizing the national debt.

Author Stephen Kaplan speaks on China's global financial influence

Notre Dame hosts lecture on China's expanding financial power as a global lender

By Will Prisco · Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025

Stephen Kaplan, associate professor of political science and international affairs, presents a lecture sponsored by the Keough School of Global Affairs on Tuesday afternoon regarding China's expanding role as a global lender to partnering countries, specifically in Latin America.