Opinion

Navigating singleness in Notre Dame

In this heartfelt reflection, Lara shares her experience of navigating singleness amidst a campus culture saturated with romantic relationships. Following a disillusioning encounter with unrequited love, Lara embarks on a journey of self-discovery guided by her professor's wisdom.

In defense of Valentine’s Day

In her Inside column, Gabrielle Beechert discusses how, even if you're single this year, there are always beautiful things to celebrate on Valentine's Day,

Shifting the social media blame

Are social media end users truly to blame for the polarized political climate online? In his op-ed, Cade Czarnecki reframes the manner in which responsibility for modern digital partisanship is attributed. To do so, he delves into the nature of the social media platforms being used as well as the way in which news outlets are incentivized to share stories via social platforms.

Time to re-evaluate the way Notre Dame does service

Service at Notre Dame should involve leaving our campus bubble and engaging with the South Bend community.

Dear You: A love letter to single people

Women in Gaza: An urgent reproductive justice crisis in need of feminist attention

The ongoing reproductive crisis in Gaza needs to be given more attention in the mainstream media. Feminists need to raise awareness about this issue to secure justice for Palestinians.

The long goodbye

There are 97 days left. Then, everything changes.

Blackface: A (willingly) forgotten strand of American culture at Notre Dame

A Letter to the Editor details the history of blackface at Notre Dame/

Racism and the practice of medicine

Inspired Leadership Initiative member James Longo discusses racism in medicine in a Letter to the Editor.

Sick season

Viewpoint columnist Moira Quinn was hit with the flu outbreak that's making its way around campus. Here's what she has to say.

Towards a Pan-African Education (Part 1)

Why and how do we educate for a shared future of more movement and intercourse among the peoples of the earth?

Adding insult to injury: The psychological trials of a dislocated shoulder

Columnist Matt Baird recounts his experience of dislocating their shoulder during an interhall basketball game, reflecting on the inconvenience and attention received due to the injury. Through personal reflection, Baird considers the broader implications of life-altering injuries and illnesses, highlighting the importance of empathy and thoughtful interaction with individuals facing such challenges.

The do’s and don’ts of complaining: A user’s guide

Viewpoint columnist Allison Abplanalp guides readers on how to most effectively complain. The key, she writes, is to keep your “cool as a cucumber” persona.

The Observer Election Endorsement: Let’s take a look at Student Government

Going out in style

Are you bowling alone?

A reflection on Robert Putnam's "Bowling Alone" at Notre Dame and beyond in 2024.

Take out your checkbooks, support Siegfried’s 18th annual day of man

Donate to Siegfried Hall's Day of Man event, raising money for the South Bend Center for the Homeless.

Falling in love for dummies (an ode to singleness)

As Valentine's Day approaches, a reflection on love and the beauty of being single.

Breathsick.

You do not truly appreciate the beauty of breathing until it becomes hard.

TV is bad now and it’s Netflix’s fault