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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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Holy Half unites runners and spectators

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Over 1,500 runners woke up Saturday morning to tackle the Holy Half Marathon around Notre Dame Campus. Volunteers and supporters also arose from the slumber with music and signs ready to cheer on racers.


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Fisher Hall hosts its ‘last’ regatta

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Students and spectators gathered at Saint Mary’s Lake for the Fisher Regatta, raising $15,000 for St. Adalbert school by midday. Despite uncertainties about its future, Commissioner Nick Biad expressed hope for continuing the tradition. Participants crafted makeshift boats, from inflatable unicorns to wooden constructions, showcasing community spirit and creativity in the event.


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Dunnedance Film Festival showcases student creativity and achievement

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The Dunnedance Film Festival, hosted annually by Dunne Hall at the University of Notre Dame, provides students with an opportunity to showcase their creativity through film. Colin Farrell, a sophomore and organizer, won multiple awards and emphasized film as a powerful medium for capturing and reflecting on memories.





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Fire breaks out in O’Neill Family Hall

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With a cascade of fire trucks still present, many residents moved en masse to the Huddle while awaiting reentry to the building, while a small crowd of students in neighboring dorms came out to observe the chaos.