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Search for cure is personal

By The Observer · Thursday, April 26, 2012

For Dave Prentkowski, director of Notre Dame Food Services, encouraging members of the Notre Dame community to participate in Relay for Life is about more than just supporting a good cause. It's personal.

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Group considers loft resolution

By The Observer · Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Student Senate discussed Saturday's cancelation of PigTostal and the Office of Housing's decision to remove lofts from St. Edward's Hall at its meeting Wednesday.

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Priest addresses HHS mandate

By The Observer · Wednesday, April 25, 2012

On Wednesday night, retired priest Fr. Edward Ruetz spoke to Call to Action Michiana about the United States bishops' stance on President Obama's healthcare plan, insisting their handling of the issue is flawed.

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University addresses LGBTQ concerns

By The Observer · Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Following public requests from students and faculty asking Notre Dame to improve inclusion of its lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) community, the University announced Wednesday it would not add sexual orientation to its non-discrimination clause.

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Author discusses state of religion in America

By The Observer · Wednesday, April 25, 2012

In a lecture sponsored by the Notre Dame Federalists Society, New York Times columnist and author Ross Douthat spoke about his new book, "Bad Religion: How We Became a Nation of Heretics" Tuesday afternoon in the Eck Hall of Law.

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Play tackles controversial topics, student labels

By The Observer · Wednesday, April 25, 2012

The play titled "Playing, Dating aND Maybe Mating," written and directed by senior Matthew Mancini, addresses Notre Dame student stereotypes and follows these characters as they navigate friendships, dating and hook-ups.

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Speaker warns of texting, driving

By The Observer · Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Diveeta Thompson, an activist against distracted driving, spoke to students about the dangers of texting and driving Wednesday in the Student Center Lounge.

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Community members discuss student safety

By The Observer · Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Leaders from South Bend and local colleges discussed student safety and the relationship between the city and schools at a Community/Campus Advisory Coalition meeting Wednesday.

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Letter calls for bishop's response

By The Observer · Wednesday, April 25, 2012

At least 143 Notre Dame professors and faculty have signed a letter requesting Bishop Daniel Jenky of the Diocese of Peoria, Ill., to renounce controversial statements he made in an April 14 homily, or to resign from the University's Board of Fellows, of which he is a member.

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Lecture discusses 'Mormon moment'

By The Observer · Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Tuesday evening, Dr. Bruce Porter, an elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) gave a lecture arguing there is currently a "Mormon moment." Porter is a member of the Quorum of 70, an LDS governing body, and titled his lecture "The Latter-Day Saints come marching in: Mormonism abroad and at home in the 21stcentury."

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BAVO hosts sexual violence talk

By The Observer · Tuesday, April 24, 2012

The Belles Against Violence Office (BAVO) hosted Dr. Gail Stern, who presented an interactive lecture called "Beat the Blame Game" on Tuesday night. According to a College press release, the presentation helps the audience better recognize forms of sexual violence and discover ways to promote a violence-free community.

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Two professors named Guggenheim Fellows

By The Observer · Tuesday, April 24, 2012

In early April, 181 U.S. scholars, artists and scientists were named 2012 Guggenheim Fellows, including two Notre Dame faculty members. Both professors Margot Fassler and Olivia Remie Constable are faculty in the Medieval Studies program.

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Group reviews The Shirt

By The Observer · Monday, April 23, 2012

Members of Campus Life Council (CLC) discussed reopening the Campus Bike Shop, innovations in The Shirt Project and the new academic focus of the First Year Orientation (FYO) program Monday.

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SMC group supports AllianceND

By The Observer · Monday, April 23, 2012

Editor's Note: This article was edited on April 24 to correct the incorrect portrayal of the restrictions on SAGA's programming during visits by the Board of Trustees.

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Columnist writes book on religion

By The Observer · Monday, April 23, 2012

What's wrong with American Christianity today? Just ask New York Times columnist, Ross Douthat, who will speak on his latest book, "Bad Religion: How We Became a Nation of Heretics," Wednesday at the Eck Hall of Law.

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