Opinion

Happiness now or later? Why not both?

In a recent New York Times article, David DeSteno argued that resisting the temptation “to value the pleasures of the present more than the satisfaction of the future” will be the key to keeping our New Year’s resolutions in 2018.

Observer Editorial: The Observer endorses McGavick-Gayheart

Crime from south of the border

Is the Super Bowl still about football?

Is the Super Bowl still about football? When asking a small group of friends, we all said no, it’s not just about football. The Super Bowl is about everything. But is it really worth it? Imagine the things that could be done with the $5 million that are spent for a 30-second commercial about insurance for your grandparents or chips for your next late night snack. On the one hand, this reinforces ideas about what society decides is important and what is deemed irrelevant. On the other hand, commercials are another way for a different group of people to enjoy watching the same television screen, but from a different perspective. A perspective that might not include sports.

We deserve much better

A closed student senate meeting with a secret roll call. A press release from Judicial Council in the early hours of the morning.

Wednesday: Day of Man

Michael Hernick

An appreciation of friendship

Problems with ND study abroad culture

As the snow falls upon our beautiful home, wrapping the trees in white blankets, the quiet of the winter months is appreciable. But though the cold has descended lightly and softly upon our hushed campus, the weather is not the only reason for the aural change — a large number of students, juniors mostly, have gone off around the world for their semesters abroad.

Response: To wonder women

Jackie O’Brien sophomore Feb. 4

A way forward

For more woman leaders

‘Cha-Ching’ expands NFL and NCAA playoffs

This Super Bowl weekend might have showcased the Seahawks or Lions against the Ravens or Chargers had the NFL included four wild card teams and eliminated the bye round. If the NCAA had enlarged its playoff pool, Alabama may still be the champion, but wouldn’t matching them against an undefeated University of Central Florida (UCF) have been a highlight of the collegiate playoff season?

Troubling quotations from "To wonder women"

We deserve better

My time abroad

Where are you from?

To wonder women

McKenna Cassidy 

The shameful status of abortion law in America

10 reminders

Improbable success: India’s democratic dream