Opinion
Viewpoint Podcast: Episode One
On the show to talk about these and other questions are Professor David Campbell — the Packey J. Dee Professor of American Democracy — and Conrad Palor — debate team president. We’ll also hear from four different students about how they engage in politics with their friends — including those with whom it may seem they don’t have much in common. Stay tuned to hear some great discussions!
Notre Dame is too silent in the fight for life
University President Fr. John Jenkins goes to the March for Life each year and occasionally writes about the respect for life. That is not enough. As the president of the leading Catholic university in the country, if not world, he needs to speak out loudly to counter the voices of “Mayor Pete,” Bernie Sanders, Andrew Cuomo and others who unabashedly call for ever-increasing abortion.
Notre Dame's football carnival
Oliver Ortega is a Ph.D. student specializing in Latinx Literature and Politics. Originally from Queens, New York, he has called the Midwest home for almost a decade. Through boundless cynicism he keeps trying. Reach him at oortega1@nd.edu or @ByOliverOrtega on Twitter.
Observer Editorial: Time for transparency
Transparency is becoming increasingly rarer. This is a reality found in many cities, states and nations in today’s world. It’s also a truth in our own community — and recent events show it’s only getting worse.
Introducing The Observer’s new social media team
Mary Bernard is The Observer's Social Media Editor. She is majoring in Anthropology, minoring in Journalism and desperately trying to bake the perfect loaf of bread. She can be reached at social@ndsmcobserver.com or @mbernardreports on Twitter.










