News

Storm prevents halftime show

By The Observer · Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011

The series of letdowns at Notre Dame stadium Saturday were not just limited to weather and football.

Holtz family supports academics

By The Observer · Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011

Former Irish football coach Lou Holtz left the University as a coach in 1986, but he continues to be involved in another realm of life at Notre Dame: ⎯ academics.

Loss strikes down Irish

By The Observer · Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011

High expectations only make the fall that much harder.

Belles look at effects of Internet

By The Observer · Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011

For seniors at St. Mary's College, it's hard to believe the freshman class probably never heard the sound of a dial-up tone.

Students seek away tickets

By The Observer · Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011

Because of both the team rivalry and close proximity of Ann Arbor to Notre Dame, the University of Michigan away game is always popular with students.

Catholics gather to celebrate World Youth Day

By The Observer · Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011

For several Notre Dame students and faculty members, World Youth Day 2011 was a chance to unite with 1.5 million other Catholic youths — a reminder of the strength of the Catholic community.

Stadium head usher retires after 15 years

By The Observer · Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011

After 15 years of supervising students in Notre Dame Stadium and ensuring game days ran smoothly, Crowd Control Program Manager and "head usher" Russell "Cappy" Gagnon retired at the beginning of August.

SMC student works for celebs

By The Observer · Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011

Instead of vacationing or catching up on sleep this summer, Saint Mary's senior Kate Hennessy spent time supervising Hollywood stars on the movie sets for "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" and "The Dark Knight Rises.

Dillon Hall Pep Rally set for Friday

By The Observer · Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011

Continuing a tradition dating back to the 1970s, the Dillon Hall Pep Rally will take place Friday night to kick off this year's football season.

More professors use Android, iPad tools

By The Observer · Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011

This semester, more Notre Dame classes will benefit from using the DeBartolo Hall technology room and the University-provided iPads and Android tablets.

Notre Dame embraces social media use

By The Observer · Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011

Notre Dame now knows how to speak "hashtag."

Students use Twitter, Facebook to connect with current events

By The Observer · Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011

When the U.S. women's national soccer team faced Brazil in the World Cup semifinals this summer, freshman Paul Anthony was stuck on the highway during a road trip.