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Notre Dame undergraduate admissions to remain test-optional through 2024

By Observer News Staff · Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022

The University's division of undergraduate enrollment announced in a press release Tuesday that it will remain test-optional through the 2024 application cycle. The practice, which allows applicants to choose whether to submit standardized test scores, was first adopted by Notre Dame in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. One-third of the students admitted to the class of 2026 did not submit a test score with their application, the release said.

University announces death of graduate student

By Observer News Staff · Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022

Gabriella “Bella” Tyler, a third-year biology doctoral student in the College of Science, has died, the University announced in an email Tuesday.

Eating Disorder Awareness Club educates on body image, resources

By Caroline Collins · Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022

Editor's note: This article contains discussions of eating disorders.

'We should be sympathetic toward snoozers': Study finds unexpected effect of snoozing an alarm

By Redmond Bernhold · Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022

To learn more about snoozing, professors and researchers from the Notre Dame department of computer science collected data from daily surveys that questioned the snoozing habits of 385 individuals. The team concluded that repeatedly snoozing alarms is linked to having a higher heart rate.

South Bend to Columbus: Students make trek for College Gameday

By Peter Breen · Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022

Students and fans alike traveled down to Columbus, Ohio, this weekend for the football season opener against the Ohio State University.

Alumni Association announces 2022 Domer Dozen cohort

By Observer News Staff · Monday, Sept. 5, 2022

The Notre Dame Alumni Association and its YoungND board announced the recipients of the 2022 Domer Dozen award Thursday.

'Building an Anti-Racist Vocabulary' lecture discusses history of the 'white power' movement

By Jenna Abu-Lughod · Monday, Sept. 5, 2022

Kicking off year four of the “Building an Anti-Racist Vocabulary” lecture series on Sept. 2 was Dr. Kathleen Belew, an associate professor in the department of history at Northwestern University.

Students react to the reversal of Roe v. Wade

By Emma Duffy · Monday, Sept. 5, 2022

On June 24, 2022, Dobbs v. Jackson overturned the precedent set in Roe v. Wade.

Notre Dame Law School scraps binding early decision application

By Observer News Staff · Friday, Sept. 2, 2022

Notre Dame Law School has ended binding early applications, the school’s office of admissions announced in a press release Wednesday. The release cited unfair wealth advantages and anxiety as main reasons for the elimination.

Chip shortage results in temporary cards for first-years

By Kathryn Muchnick · Friday, Sept. 2, 2022

The global semiconductor shortage has revealed just how essential the tiny microchips are — they’re hidden in your car, your laptop, your electric toothbrush, and even in your wallet. In fact, behind that sometimes unfortunate photo from freshman year, each Notre Dame student ID contains a microchip.

Campus Ministry offers monthly LGBTQ+ masses

By Claire Reid · Friday, Sept. 2, 2022

Almost two years ago, Ryan Palmer, then a sophomore, attended Campus Ministry’s annual LGBTQ+ Retreat.

Saint Mary’s appoints four new vice presidents

By Cathy Doherty · Friday, Sept. 2, 2022

President Katie Conboy announced Aug. 17 that the College successfully recruited “four experienced Vice Presidents to the College leadership in the last nine months."

Saint Mary's students revive, rebrand College English club

By Marisol Bohorquez · Friday, Sept. 2, 2022

The Saint Mary’s English club has been dormant for the past couple of years. This semester, it has revived by several Saint Mary’s seniors.

Sorin College welcomes students back following year-long renovation

By Lilyann Gardner · Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022

Sorin College, built in 1888 and named after Fr. Edward Sorin, C.S.C, finally welcomed new and returning students back inside its walls this August after fourteen months of extensive renovations.

‘It’s not over’: Ukrainians, professors shed light on ongoing conflict in Ukraine

By Colleen Farrell · Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022

Co-president of the Ukrainian Society at Notre Dame and senior Maryna Chuma stated in simple terms what she feels Notre Dame students should know about the war in Ukraine.

Student body president delivers state of the student union address in first senate meeting of the year

By Peter Breen · Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022

The Notre Dame student senate received a state of the student union address, amended the 2022-2023 senate bylaws and nominated members to the Campus Life Council and committee on the constitution during its first meeting of the semester Wednesday evening.

Lilly Endowment aids College's summer youth programs

By Liam Price · Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022

College President Katie Conboy announced in an August press release that Saint Mary’s received a $1 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. The grant will be integral in providing scholarships for Saint Mary’s pre-college programs and summer camps, senior vice president for strategy and finance Dana Strait said.

ND club aims to build Mars rover

By Katherine Ross · Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022

A newly formed Notre Dame student group is dedicated to building a fully functioning Mars rover from scratch. The Domer Rover club hopes to compete in the University Rover Challenge. The competition, held annually at the Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS) near Hanksville, Utah, focuses on each step of the learning process along the way.

ND campus dining opens for a new semester, improves student experience