Opinion

In defense of PDA

PDA isn’t problem — it’s a solution to a simultaneously puritanical and perverse culture.

Eighteen book recommendations from a great books major

At the end of her Great Books education, Viewpoint columnist Rose Quinlan lists her favorite books.

Embracing and appreciating the unexpected

Hope in the midst of despair: Lessons from Kroc speaker Sa’ed Atshan

The 2024 Notre Dame Student Peace Conference keynote address was given by the queer Quaker Palestinian scholar Dr. Sa'ed Atshan who grappled with his intersectional identity while tracing his personal experiences through lessons he has learned in maintaining hope in the pursuit of social change as the world appears to be burning up around us.

The masculine urge to...

This article addresses how we are naturally and radically drawn to that which is true, good, and beautiful.

Boycott the Grubhub robots

The Observer's Editorial Board makes the case that Grubhub robots and kiosks limit Notre Dame community

Getting over Mary Jane

Viewpoint Editor Liam Price discusses undergoing a major life change one day at a time.

Birthday blues

Birthdays causes tears for sensitive people, especially when one is fearful of getting older.

Excuses for a slow holy half

If your Holy Half time is looking less-than-fast, defend yourself with these reasons.

Is it over for me?

Reflecting on universal experiences of helplessness and learning that, sometimes, the best course of action is to do nothing.

We beat the odds, Becca

SMC news editor Aynslee Dellacca reflects how her and her childhood best friend "beat the odds" by staying friends throughout their first year of college.

The tip of the iceberg

Notre Dame professor emeritus of American studies Benedict Giamo argues that broad-based policy reforms are needed to confront a major homelessness problem in America.

Ross Lynch is famous, but Disney women are pop-stars

Do former Disney actresses tend to outshine their male counterparts?

How to not hate yourself

A little glimpse into how to treat yourself better.

LinkedIn is evil and so are we

If we permit this system to proceed without friction, if we stand by and willingly redefine ourselves into one of the many boxes we have been told we should fall into, if we contribute to the destruction of the human spirit, how is it that we can be anything but evil? 

Fisher's final farewell

As the final semester of Fisher Hall comes to a close, Viewpoint columnist Jack Sirianni reflects on the dorm's 70-plus years of tradition and community.

We are not your inspiration

Viewpoint columnist Nyla White tells the story of walking on new legs through the lens of the five stages of grief.

Late nights in Hesburgh Library

Spending late nights in Hesburgh Library, writing a procrastinated essay due the next morning, is one of the core experiences of a Notre Dame humanities student.

A lesson in electoral success

Nathan Desautels defends the College Republicans of Notre Dame's revocation of Senator Todd Young's endorsement, reasserting its support for former President Donald Trump.

I am not a stupid American

America may have its multitude of problems, Viewpoint columnist Gracie Eppler writes, but at least it is a place where anyone can feel like they belong.