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Oregon Trail Journeys to ND in "Meek's Cutoff"

Seldom does a period drama speak to a contemporary audience in a relatable way, but Meek's Cutoff does just that.

New to Your Queue

Wading through the excessive amount of horrible films on Instant Netflix can be daunting for any subscriber. To ease the process Scene has graciously provided a list of the best Netflix has to offer.

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Fashion by Felicia

I have always been inspired by the statue of Our Lady which sits proudly on the Golden Dome.  While visitors see her as an example of the aesthetic beauty inherent in Notre Dame's campus, young student tour guides refer to her place in the "Jump, mama!" folklore and alumni photograph her on the Dome as part of the visual embodiment of the phrase "God, Country, Notre Dame", I like to think I share a more personal bond with her than any other fan. High up in the sky, as she looks down upon our activities and preoccupations, she may be getting on in years, have her hands forever stretched out and battle birds and other weather elements without any protection, but she always presents a fashionable figure in her golden sheath.  Let's face it, Mary knows how to grab her viewer's attention, and it's not by wearing black, gray or any other monotone color.

Girl Talk goes with the flow and throws the (Block) party of the year at B1

Pittsburgh mash-up artist Girl Talk (Gregg Gillis) seemed a logical selection to headline an event marketed as the "Biggest Party of the Year." Walk into any Notre Dame dorm room party, and within thirty minutes it's almost guaranteed that you will hear some sort of mash-up. Last school year, Legends brought two different mash-up artists to campus — Super Mash Bros. and The White Panda. We just love to hear the latest Top 40 hook remixed over a classic rock anthem, for one reason or another.

Weekend Events Calendar

Thursday

Girl Talk comes to the B1 Block Party

When one hears the name Girl Talk, the first image that comes to mind is probably not a male DJ from Pittsburgh spinning complex mashups from a laptop, using digital sampling and combining unlikely songs together.

ND Student Players

Shakespeare famously wrote, "A rose by any other name would smell as sweet." In "The Importance of Being Earnest," Oscar Wilde playfully disagrees.

Midnight in Paris: A Night to Remember

The Bard & his plays hit campus this week

One of Shakespeare's many famous plays, the provocative comedy "The Merchant of Venice," comes to life on Notre Dame's campus at the Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival.

Fashion by Felicia

Well dearest fashionistas, it's that time of the year again. And as we tearfully say goodbye to summer with its intoxicating adventures and turn our minds to the goals and ambitions we have set for our upcoming semester, one important question still remains: What are we going to wear?

2011/2012 ain't looking so bad

B1 Block Party

Freshman Bingo

Navigating the Dining Hall

Fall Semester Highlights

B1 Block Party

15 things not to miss your freshman year

1. Drummers' Circle —Every Friday before a home football game, the drumline performs a set of both popular songs and Notre Dame cheers in front of the Dome. The festivities start at midnight, but get there early to find a good spot.

The magic of the movies came to life last year

In spite of all the rubbish that passed through theaters this year, there have been enough pieces of cinematic wonder to redeem Hollywood. From moving on to diving in, these films captured our minds and hearts and won't easily be forgotten. While the doors to some beloved franchises prepare to close, this string of films continues to inspire long after their release.

Campus events in review

Notre Dame hosted a wealth of events on campus this year that kept the student body buzzing with excitement. The highlights included a fantastic lineup of bands and artists that kept campus singing and dancing throughout both semesters.

The Year'$ Be$t Party $ong$

This countdown offers a nostalgic look at the songs that will forever remind us of the 2010-2011 school year.

The highs and lows of pop culture in 2010/11

Following celebrity culture can elicit many reactions, from groans to shaking heads, smiles to wistful sighs. This year has proved no different, contributing its fair share of celebrity scandals, viral YouTube stars and tear-jerking moments. Hats off to vanity, Hollywood and celebrities everywhere!