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Students review off-campus housing offerings

By Zander Daigle · Friday, Oct. 17, 2025

Notre Dame seniors reflected upon their choices between apartments, houses and on-campus living.

Looking back on the 60th anniversary of ‘Remember Week’ against USC

By Mara Hall · Friday, Oct. 17, 2025

Notre Dame alumni reflect on the storied chapter in the Notre Dame-USC rivalry.

Underage students find ways to purchase alcohol at stadium

By Zack Pohlman · Friday, Oct. 17, 2025

Notre Dame Stadium began selling alcoholic beverages at concessions for the first time this year. Students under 21 have been able to get around age requirements.

Campbell shows most significant artworks of the National Gallery of Ireland

Director of the National Gallery of Ireland visits Notre Dame

By Maggie Sheehan · Friday, Oct. 17, 2025

Caroline Campbell discussed the gallery’s current collection and aspirations for the future in a conversation at the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art.

Community reflects on Columbus, Indigenous Peoples Day

By Jessica Mayor · Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025

Club members and professors discuss the history of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day, which was recognized in 2021.

Solidarity SMC holds vigil for Palestinian lives lost in Israel-Hamas war

By Sophie Lewandowski · Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025

Solidarity SMC held an interfaith candlelit prayer service as their first event as a club. The prayer service honored the lives lost in the Israel-Hamas war.

Notre Dame professors comment on US attacks against suspected drug-trafficking boats

By Grace Sullivan · Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025

Professors in the Notre Dame Law School and Keough School of Global Affairs discuss the recent strikes on drug boats off of Venezuela and how they fit with international law.

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Korea Week celebrates tradition and cultural curiosity on campus

By Claire Lee · Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025

The four-day celebration honored Hangul Day and showcased Korean food, art and traditions, inviting the community to engage with the culture.

Former UK foreign secretary calls for global aid reform at Keough School’s Dean’s Forum

By Ada Duru Ak · Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025

David Miliband, former foreign secretary of the United Kingdom, shared five ways global aid could be reformed to better target extreme poverty.

Notre Dame and Vanderbilt to fund AmericasBarometer survey about democracy

By Emily Barlett and Mara Hall · Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025

Notre Dame is partnering with Vanderbilt to continue the Latin American Public Opinion Project after a loss in funding.

Saint Mary's hosts fall festival to promote wellness

By Leylany Rivera · Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025

The event, hosted by the Health and Counseling Center, offers flu shots, seasonal treats and wellness-related activities from various student organizations.

Cavchella hosts annual signature event with new theme, Cavchella

Cavanaugh Hall hosts new signature event: Cavchella

By Julia Connolly · Monday, Oct. 13, 2025

Cavanaugh Hall hosted their new signature event, Cavchella, on Thursday evening where student and local artists performed inside a tent at North Quad.

An increasing number of ticks occur throughout St. Joseph County

Local researchers discuss rising tick-borne illnesses in St. Joseph County

By Mayte D. Mendez · Monday, Oct. 13, 2025

Lee Haines, associate research professor in the department of biological sciences, and Brett Davis, the former St. Joseph County Department of Health’s vector coordinator, discuss the increasing presence of ticks in St. Joseph County and advice for protecting against ticks.

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Indecent exposure incident at Saint Mary’s reported to students Friday evening

By Observer Staff Report · Monday, Oct. 13, 2025

In a Friday email titled, “Timely Warning Notification,” Saint Mary’s students were informed of an indecent exposure incident that occurred on the Avenue of Saint Mary’s campus Wednesday afternoon.

Tailgate flags shown and flown of alumni members

A look inside storied Notre Dame tailgates

By Mara Hall · Monday, Oct. 13, 2025

On gameday, in the parking lot surrounding Legends of Notre Dame, alumni families are hosting tailgates, with many operations running for decades.

University President Fr. Robert Dowd presents signed football to former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff discusses creating a culture of hope

By Matthew Morin · Monday, Oct. 13, 2025

Former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, general Martin Dempsey, spoke with University President Fr. Robert Dowd at McKenna Hall on Friday evening as part of the Cultivating Hope 2025-26 forum series.

Notre Dame’s Speech and Debate Team reflects on program benefits, competitive season

By Eileen Doyle · Monday, Oct. 13, 2025

Notre Dame’s Speech and Debate Team offers students the opportunity to compete in tournaments with formats such as IPDA and British Parliamentary. With a recent win at their first fall tournament, the program continues to grow in impact and community.

Students review off-campus housing offerings

Looking back on the 60th anniversary of ‘Remember Week’ against USC

Underage students find ways to purchase alcohol at stadium

Director of the National Gallery of Ireland visits Notre Dame

Community reflects on Columbus, Indigenous Peoples Day

Solidarity SMC holds vigil for Palestinian lives lost in Israel-Hamas war

Notre Dame professors comment on US attacks against suspected drug-trafficking boats

Korea Week celebrates tradition and cultural curiosity on campus

Former UK foreign secretary calls for global aid reform at Keough School’s Dean’s Forum

Notre Dame and Vanderbilt to fund AmericasBarometer survey about democracy

Saint Mary's hosts fall festival to promote wellness

Cavanaugh Hall hosts new signature event: Cavchella

Local researchers discuss rising tick-borne illnesses in St. Joseph County

Indecent exposure incident at Saint Mary’s reported to students Friday evening

A look inside storied Notre Dame tailgates

Former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff discusses creating a culture of hope

Notre Dame’s Speech and Debate Team reflects on program benefits, competitive season

McDonald Center continues mental health grant initiatives with Fresh Check Day

Study abroad applications continue as students discern competitive programs

Exoneration justice experts speak on abolishing the death penalty

Shooting leaves one dead near Notre Dame campus

Legendary football coach Lou Holtz reportedly in hospice care

‘People We Meet on Vacation’ restores nostalgia to rom-coms

Dumb phones and spirituality

University announces passing of graduate student over break