Opinion

Notre Dame dorm system: encouraging gender discrimination?

Molly Burton

The transition into college

College is different than I thought it would be, which, of course, makes sense as I have never experienced anything similar to what college is: leaving home and moving somewhere new, college classes, becoming an “adult.”

Why can't we be friends?

Statement on DACA

The dorm system's failure

Certain works are so powerful they act upon their material, forming perspectives and shaping realities of the object they describe. One such tract was initiated when, in 1831, the French government despatched diplomat Alexis de Tocqueville on a nine-month survey of American jails. Although Tocqueville dutifully completed his official report, his masterpiece was only revealed four years later, when he published “Democracy in America,” a book of epochal significance for Americans’ understandings of themselves. Tocqueville argued America’s unique character owed much to Puritan institutions, particularly New England’s townships, where “power has been broken into fragments,” and thus “the maximum possible number of people have some concern with public affairs.” Tocqueville praised this inclusive community governance, writing “the New Englander is attached to his township because it is strong and independent” and “he shares in its management.” Furthermore, self-governance leads citizens to “practical ideas about the nature of his duties and the extent of his rights.” This vestment of common persons with autonomy and political responsibilities formed the citizens who constructed an America removed from Old World rigidities of class and state.

Georgia game proves Notre Dame is still on top

Why does it take a tragedy to bring out the best in us?

Women mentorship in STEM

Iceland isn't really getting rid of Down syndrome

John Paul Ferguson

Petition for a hot tub on campus

To give and not to count the cost

Jack Sullivan

Why we stand for our flag

Breathe

Why dorm life is extraordinary

Poverty and extreme poverty

Brooklyn reminiscing

Observer Editorial: 'Foolish, cruel, un-American'

The story of my name

Best late-night food options

SDH superior but needs work

As a resident on South Quad, I undeniably pledge my loyalty to the superior dining hall, SDH. I went to NDH for dinner to see it after the renovation this year, and I could barely eat without the wave of guilt washing over me for cheating on SDH. Needless to say, with the Hogwarts-style dining rooms and beautiful rustic facade, the general layout and the recent improvement in food, I will defend SDH to the day I die. Even though SDH has my heart, there are a few changes this year that I believe do not do the dining hall justice.