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Tuesday, April 7, 2026
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President Donald J. Trump

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Louis A. Bertolotti is a junior in the College of Arts & Letters. He is majoring in Political Science and History and is from the great state of New Jersey. He can be contacted at             lbertolo@nd.edu










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Thank you, Saint Mary's

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Kelly Konya is graduating with a degree in English literature and writing. She’ll continue to feed her love for poetry, fish & chips and the “craic” while studying at Trinity College Dublin next year. Any and all care packages of ramen or peanut butter are appreciated. If you want to visit, be pen pals or chat books, e-mail Kelly at kmkonya01@gmail.com


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An unexpectedly rewarding experience

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Keri O’Mara is a graduating senior BFA in visual communication design. If you want to share any corgi-related media with her, or just pictures of dogs in sunglasses, send it over to @keriomara on Twitter.


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Thank you for both homes

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Ann Marie Jakubowski is graduating with majors in English and Spanish and a minor in the Gallavant Program in Journalism, Ethics and Democracy. She would like to thank Shakira, Taylor Swift and her roommate for four years of entertainment. For book or recipe recommendations, email annmarie.jakubowski@gmail.com


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That island of misfit toys in the centerfold

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Allie Tollaksen is graduating with a degree in psychology and a minor in poverty studies. She would like to thank her parents, her professors and everyone who wrote for Scene, even if it was just one article she talked you into signing up for. She will be spending the next year as an au pair, writer and living cliché in Paris, but can be found on Twitter at @allietollaksen and reached via email at aktollaksen@gmail.com


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What makes Notre Dame special

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Brian Hartnett is graduating with a degree in marketing, as well as a minor in the Gallivan Program in Journalism, Ethics and Democracy. After being a resident of Carroll Hall for four years and spending most of his free time in The Observer office the past year, he’s looking forward to actually seeing the sun and having a shorter commute to work. Tweet all questions, comments and concerns to @BrianGHartnett


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Who I have become

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Samantha Zuba is graduating with a degree in English, as well as a supplementary major in German and a minor in the Gallivan Program in Journalism, Ethics and Democracy. She would like to thank her parents for making it possible for her to attend Notre Dame, her sister for making her laugh and her fiancé for always making her want to be a better person. In the fall, she will attend Georgetown Law and can be contacted at the email address she created as a middle-schooler, canthelpsinging2@comcast.net