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Experts address candidates' health care plans

By The Observer · Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012

Although the Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) this summer, the debate over the future of American health care continues to be a major issue, especially as the outcome of Tuesday's presidential election could potentially change the trajectory set by the ACA.

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Second district House race heavily contested

By The Observer · Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012

After months of speeches, fundraisers, handshakes and kissed babies, voters in Indiana's 2nd Congressional District will decide whether Democrat Brendan Mullen or Republican Jackie Walorski will represent them on Capitol Hill.

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Jenkins blesses particle accelerator

By The Observer · Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012

University President Fr. John Jenkins dedicated and blessed the new SU Pelletron nuclear particle accelerator Thursday, calling the occasion "a great step for Notre Dame." The dedication ceremony was held on the first level of the new 4-level space within Nieuwland Science Hall that houses the accelerator. In attendance was physics professor Michael Wiescher, who played a key role in bringing the accelerator to Notre Dame and has worked in the department for 27 years.

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SMC choir places second

By The Observer · Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012

During its first appearance in the national competition, the Saint Mary's Women's Choir earned second place in the American Prize in Choral Performance competition in the college and university division in October. The contest recognized the College choir as one of nine finalists for the award.

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Republicans positioned to retain House

By The Observer · Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012

Voters in 81 districts across the country will choose their voices in the U.S. House of Representatives on Election Day. Though the number of contested seats allows the Democrats ample opportunity to infringe upon the Republicans' current control of the House at 242 to 193, political science professor Ricardo Ramirez said he does not believe this round of elections will alter the balance of power in the House significantly.

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Alumnus bikes to raise funds

By The Observer · Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012

Notre Dame alumnus Dr. Michael Heisler biked 630 miles in six days last week to raise more than $63,000 for Hesburgh Hospital, a teaching and research hospital planned in Santo Domingo, Ecuador.

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Choosing more than a candidate

By The Observer · Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012

Like the other 46 states in the country, Tuesday is Election Day for Maine, Maryland, Minnesota and Washington. But for voters in those four states, casting a ballot does not just mean choosing a new president - it also determines whether or not gay marriage will be legalized. In Maine, Washington and Maryland, ballots feature referendums that would legalize same-sex marriages in the states. In Minnesota, a proposed constitutional amendment that would ban same-sex marriage will be put up for a vote.

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SMC sponsors career tutorial

By The Observer · Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012

Saint Mary's students and high school students will have the chance to learn more about careers in the field of communicative disorders at the second annual Communication Science and Disorders Career Awareness Day on Sunday from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. in 145 SpesUnica Hall.

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Group works to foster inclusive environment

By The Observer · Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012

After holding a diversity discussion two weeks ago, three experts on campus diversity, Emerald Woodberry, Dr. David Moss and Iris Outlaw, addressed Student Senate during Wednesday's meeting.

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Film highlights families

By The Observer · Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012

The documentary "Project Hopeful" first premiered at the 23rd Annual Notre Dame Student Film Festival in January 2012. In just 10 months, the film has been accepted to more than 15 national and international festivals, earning "Best Picture" at the RE:IMAGE Film Festival 2012 and second place at the LA New Wave International Film Festival 2012, among other honors.

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Visitation honors Zhang's life

By The Observer · Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012

Students, faculty and staff wore green ribbons pinned to their jackets, dresses and suits as they celebrated the life of sophomore Ziqi Zhang during a visitation service at Kaniewski Funeral Home in South Bend on Wednesday afternoon.

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Students engage in traditional Mexican celebration

By The Observer · Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012

Halloween is not the only celebration on campus this week. Festivities to commemorate the Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the Great Hall of the Hesburgh Center for International Studies.

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I just want to be home so bad'

By The Observer · Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012

Notre Dame senior Luke Heneghan's hometown of Point Lookout, N.Y., sits on a barrier island with the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Raymond Channel on the other side.

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Speaker gives five-step plan for success

By The Observer · Monday, Oct. 29, 2012

Future businessmen and businesswomen flocked to Jordan Auditorium on Tuesday to listen to New Zealander Sarah Robb speak on her ultra-successful career in entrepreneurial insights. She organized her talk around five specific steps that helped her to where she is today: the president of Equinox Fitness.  

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