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The Michiana Renaissance Festival is the fairest of them all

By Peter Mikulski · Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025

“Then I saw in my Dream, that when they were got out of the Wilderness, they presently saw a town before them, and the name of that Town is Vanity; and at that Town there is a fair kept, called Vanity Fair.”

Meowcus Freemeown raises resilient army in face of imminent kitty cat attack

By Joe Rudolph · Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025

As evil descends upon campus, a hero will defend Notre Dame and all that it stands for.

The summer everyone turned crazy

By Marguerite C. J. Marley · Friday, Aug. 22, 2025

She’s spoiled, his credit score sucks, and it’s a train wreck.

‘Diciannove’ deserves respect it won’t get

By Christopher Cope · Friday, Aug. 22, 2025

Directed by Giovanni Tortorici, the film manages to be repulsive and sickening, while simultaneously beautiful.

All’s fair in love and sheep breeding

By Peter Mikulski · Friday, Aug. 22, 2025

Awakening of cheerful feelings on arrival in the countryside.

Seniors reflect on musical theater at Notre Dame

By Peter Mikulski · Friday, May 16, 2025

Of Jell-O disasters, wrangling monkeys and being a force for good.

What’s in cinemas this summer

By Peter Mikulski · Friday, May 16, 2025

Nothing to do this summer? Here’s a smattering of the films that’ll be playing in theaters this season.

‘The Young Pope’ was mid

By Peter Mikulski · Friday, May 16, 2025

Does it warrant a rewatch? Probably not.

Addison Rae: From Tiktok to art pop

By Naischa Puri · Friday, May 16, 2025

Her new single “Headphones On” marks the peak of a rebrand worth watching.

How a finale fails

By Sheila-Marie Manyara · Wednesday, April 30, 2025

What happens when a story about moving on gets stuck on its predetermined ending.

OK, go and see OK Go

By Harry Penne · Monday, April 28, 2025

“It’s wonderful to be back on tour.”

‘What Was That’: Lorde meets the moment

By Ayden Kowalski · Monday, April 28, 2025

Despite a disappointing production, Lorde remains a generationally gifted storyteller.

‘DtMF’ and an Irish goodbye

By Jayden Espinoza · Friday, April 25, 2025

“Love and loss are languages that must be translated between one another to form the human experience.”

Why you should watch ‘The Rookie’

By Claire Watson · Friday, April 25, 2025

Scene writer Claire Watson explains the appeal of the series “The Rookie.”

Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’ is a singular blockbuster triumph

By Luke Foley · Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Ryan Coogler’s newest film is “a brilliant tightrope act that sets a new standard for blockbuster films.”

‘Adolescence’ doesn't settle with easy answers

By Sheila-Marie Manyara · Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Netflix’s new show is a disturbing whirlpool centered on the plight of young boys, violence, the manosphere, and social media.

‘The White Lotus’ season 3 was the best yet

By Peter Mikulski · Wednesday, April 16, 2025

To borrow a phrase from Lucy van Pelt, of all Mike Whites in the world, Mike White is the Mike White-est.

‘The White Lotus’ season 3 was the worst yet

By Sheila-Marie Manyara · Wednesday, April 16, 2025

“Did I just not understand this, or was there nothing to understand?”

‘Rope’: Hitchcock’s suspenseful one-shot masterpiece

By Harry Penne · Monday, April 14, 2025

DPAC screened the film with a live score performed by the Solomon Gottfried Trio.

The allure of Clairo’s ‘Charm’

By Jayden Espinoza · Friday, April 11, 2025

On a journey for self-discovery, Clairo lets audiences into her world with “Charm.”

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The Michiana Renaissance Festival is the fairest of them all

Meowcus Freemeown raises resilient army in face of imminent kitty cat attack

The summer everyone turned crazy

‘Diciannove’ deserves respect it won’t get

All’s fair in love and sheep breeding

Seniors reflect on musical theater at Notre Dame

What’s in cinemas this summer

‘The Young Pope’ was mid

Addison Rae: From Tiktok to art pop

How a finale fails

OK, go and see OK Go

‘What Was That’: Lorde meets the moment

‘DtMF’ and an Irish goodbye

Why you should watch ‘The Rookie’

Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’ is a singular blockbuster triumph

‘Adolescence’ doesn't settle with easy answers

‘The White Lotus’ season 3 was the best yet

‘The White Lotus’ season 3 was the worst yet

‘Rope’: Hitchcock’s suspenseful one-shot masterpiece

The allure of Clairo’s ‘Charm’

Notre Dame investigates McGlinn rector for alleged sexual misconduct

New dining facility for athletes unveiled

Brett Kavanaugh named a panelist for 9/11 lecture

Summer renovations abound on Notre Dame campus