Opinion
Let us not pretend to be the Church
By
Campus Ministry
· Monday, Sept. 10, 2018
I came of age in a church that has consistently been marred with scandal. I was 14 when the stories of systematic child abuse and the subsequent cover-ups in Boston made headlines in 2002. My parish pastor was accused of sexually assaulting a minor in the year that followed. In 2012, the bishop who confirmed me admitted to a 14-year-old secret that he had fathered two boys while he was a priest. The horrific reports of sexual abuse and assault in the Catholic Church that came from the Pennsylvania grand jury just a few weeks ago left my heart, again, feeling heavy. I know this feeling of being disappointed with the church all too well.
Observer Editorial: Key things to keep in mind at college
By
The Observer Editorial Board
· Friday, Sept. 7, 2018
Congratulations, first year students — you’ve survived the first three weeks of college. But even as you’re adjusting to campus life, the next four years can seem a little daunting, and that’s OK. Here’s the advice that we, as an Editorial Board, have to offer for navigating college and making the most of your time here.
Welcoming all abilities at Notre Dame
Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018
As an alumna, every so often I browse The Observer to stay informed of the current happenings of my beloved alma mater. Near the end of the last academic year, I decided to do this and I was extremely surprised to discover a viewpoint by Associate Professor Sara McKibben, who wrote on recent challenges for students with disabilities at Notre Dame regarding accommodations with faculty members. I felt compelled to reach out to Professor McKibben after this, both as an academic myself and as a former Notre Dame student with a disability. I share my own story as an invitation to welcome all students — and all abilities — at Our Lady’s institution. The Catholic identity of Notre Dame demands that the dignity of every human person be respected, cherished and embraced, including a student with a disability.
Notre Dame: stop building, start renovating
By
Meagan Bens
· Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018
With the construction of the new men’s residence hall and new indoor practice facility covering two ends of campus this semester, I’m guessing there are a handful of students who share my opinion about the sites popping up.
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