News

SMC sister teams provide support

By The Observer · Monday, Oct. 10, 2011

When the pressure of schoolwork and sports begins to stress a Saint Mary's athlete, she can turn to a member of her sister team for support. Each year, the Department of Athletics pairs athletic teams as sister teams that support each other throughout their season.

Theologian studies evolution

By The Observer · Monday, Oct. 10, 2011

Theology professor Celia Deane-Drummond has spent 20 years of her career bridging the gap between science and theology.

CSC panel discusses missions

By The Observer · Monday, Oct. 10, 2011

As Fr. Ken Thesing rode his motorcycle to a sub-parish center on Christmas Day in Tanzania several years ago, he said people were plowing their fields and scattering seeds in the fields he passed.

Students raise funds for clean water

By The Observer · Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011

The women of Howard Hall raised close to $3,500 for The Water Project, a non-profit organization that provides distressed communities with access to clean water, during the third annual Totter for Water on Thursday and Friday.

Rugby team prepares for intercollegiate season

By The Observer · Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011

For sophomore Greg Allare, the challenges of playing on the Notre Dame men's rugby club team are outweighed by the friendships between its team members.

Notre Dame takes down Air Force

By The Observer · Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011

Students relished a record-setting 59-33 victory over Air Force on a balmy Saturday afternoon at Notre Dame Stadium.

Marching band wins music award

By The Observer · Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011

Though Notre Dame was awarded the 2011 Sudler Trophy, Notre Dame Marching Band Director Ken Dye said the award represents years of dedication from band members and staff.

Sodexo provides food for local charities

By The Observer · Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011

Though most Saint Mary's students turn to dining service Sodexo for their daily physical nourishment, the company also takes time to work with students to nourish the bodies of those less fortunate in the local South Bend community.

Panelists encourage Notre Dame students to follow their passions

By The Observer · Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011

When Notre Dame men's lacrosse head coach Kevin Corrigan began his coaching career, he knew he was dedicating his life to something he loved.

Behind the scenes with Irish football team student managers

By The Observer · Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011

Before fans can "cheer, cheer for old Notre Dame," a lot of work goes on behind the scenes on the part of student football team managers.

Students seek post-graduate service in Peace Corps

By The Observer · Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011

In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Peace Corps, the Center for Social Concerns hosted a unique networking event that brought together Notre Dame and Saint Mary's Peace Corps alumni and prospective volunteers Friday in the LaFortune Ballroom.