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Chomsky speaks on student activism

By Claire Lyons · Monday, Nov. 21, 2022

Last Friday, the Program of Liberal Studies (PLS) hosted a discussion with prominent and influential academic Dr. Noam Chomsky.

Worker Appreciation Week celebrates campus staff

By Kathryn Muchnick · Monday, Nov. 21, 2022

Nov. 14-20 marked Worker Appreciation Week on campus and in honor of the week, various groups, including Campus Ministry, Student Government, the Center for Social Concerns (CSC), BridgeND and residence halls, came together to celebrate and uplift the Notre Dame staff.

Here’s what to know if you’re traveling over Thanksgiving break

By Caroline Collins · Monday, Nov. 21, 2022

Amidst impending finals, projects and assignments, many students make a mad-dash home for Thanksgiving break, arriving just in time for a piece of pumpkin pie before rushing back to campus to spend hours in the library cramming for exams that were briefly forgotten over a turkey dinner.

BRAC book author lectures on the largest NGO you’ve never heard of

By Peter Breen · Monday, Nov. 21, 2022

Friday morning in the Hesburgh Center, author and former speechwriter Scott MacMillan delivered a talk on his new book, “Hope Over Fate: Fazle Hasan Abed and the Science of Ending Global Poverty.”

Fr. Groody publishes book on the theology of migration

By Kelsey Quint · Monday, Nov. 21, 2022

Fr. Daniel Groody, C.S.C., recently published his long-awaited new book, “A Theology of Migration: The Body of Refugees and The Body of Christ,” which works to refocus the global issue of migration through a Christian lens.

'Know that you are never alone': Community, family mourns loss of ND sophomore

By Bella Laufenberg · Friday, Nov. 18, 2022

James “Jake” Blaauboer passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Nov. 11. Blaauboer was a sophomore at Notre Dame, veteran of the U.S. Army and avid runner, but most importantly, he was a brother, a son and a friend.

'These are hardcore guys': Town hall debates U.S.-China relations

By Isa Sheikh · Friday, Nov. 18, 2022

As President Biden flew back to Washington D.C. from the G20 summit, where he met with Xi Jinping, members of the Notre Dame community stepped out of the snow into Jenkins-Nanovic Hall on Wednesday night for a conversation about U.S.-China relations.

Notre Dame Swing Club dances to the beat of their own drum

By Peter Breen · Friday, Nov. 18, 2022

Since 1998, the Notre Dame Swing Club has taught students across the tri-campus. Today club president Ryan Mantey alongside vice presidents Anna Schmidt and Megan Sherry teach an hour-long lesson three days a week on the jazz-inspired social dance and some of its derivatives: East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop and Charleston.

Saint Mary's celebrates different cultures with 'Arts Around the World' talent show

By Katelyn Waldschmidt · Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022

On Thursday night, Saint Mary’s students and community members gathered in Haggar College Center for ‘Arts Around the World’, a talent show highlighting different cultures. The show was part of the week-long celebration for International Education Week.

Senate considers amending petition process

By Liam Kelly · Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022

This Wednesday, the Notre Dame student senate passed resolutions focused on amending the University constitution to address student petitions and improve the student government election process.

'Food for Fines' allows Notre Dame community to settle parking fines with donations

By Observer News Staff · Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022

In an article posted to NDWorks Tuesday, Notre Dame Parking Services announced it is bringing back its "Food for Fines" holiday food drive for the first time since 2019.

Notre Dame clubs struggle to make ends meet with CCC allocations, according to senate report

By Liam Price · Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022

At last week’s Notre Dame student senate meeting, Club Coordination Council (CCC) president Connor Patrick detailed the disparity in funding between clubs and student government organizations during a report on club funding.

Study finds Notre Dame football to have second largest fanbase in nation

By Gracie Eppler · Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022

Despite an undergraduate student population far smaller than that of other traditional college football powerhouses, a study from this past summer found Notre Dame to have the second largest fanbase in college football at an estimated 8.21 million.

Winter storm warning hits campus ahead of last home football game

By Alysa Guffey · Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022

It’s not even Thanksgiving yet, and it’s already looking like a winter wonderland in South Bend, Indiana.

Student Diversity Board hosts annual Mosaic celebration

By Chloe Coddington · Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022

On Tuesday, the Student Diversity Board (SDB) at Saint Mary’s hosted its seventh annual Mosaic celebration. Students socialized by listening to music and eating light snacks in Haggar Hall. At the event, SDB president Crystal Ramirez and vice president Anaís Juliano mingled with fellow students and class peers.

Chomsky speaks on student activism

Worker Appreciation Week celebrates campus staff

Here’s what to know if you’re traveling over Thanksgiving break

BRAC book author lectures on the largest NGO you’ve never heard of

Fr. Groody publishes book on the theology of migration

'Know that you are never alone': Community, family mourns loss of ND sophomore

'These are hardcore guys': Town hall debates U.S.-China relations

Notre Dame Swing Club dances to the beat of their own drum

Saint Mary's celebrates different cultures with 'Arts Around the World' talent show

Senate considers amending petition process

'Food for Fines' allows Notre Dame community to settle parking fines with donations

Notre Dame clubs struggle to make ends meet with CCC allocations, according to senate report

Study finds Notre Dame football to have second largest fanbase in nation

Winter storm warning hits campus ahead of last home football game

Student Diversity Board hosts annual Mosaic celebration

de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture holds annual fall conference

Community mourns losses during transgender day of remembrance

University announces additional COVID-19 booster requirement

Meet the Notre Dame alum leading efforts to return humans to the moon

Professors research resilient farmlands, housing in coastal areas and cities

Paul Blaschko and the irony of our academic mission

University shifts to full ban of e-bikes on campus

Three rectors depart campus at year's end

Taco Bell, Modern Market and Street Fare to close

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