Opinion

A transfer student's thoughts on Notre Dame students

A consideration into the role religion can play in moral masking

College Democrats: Why you should vote blue this fall

The College Democrats of Notre Dame make the case for voting blue in the 2024 election.

Notre Dame's subway alumni are invaluable

A look into why Notre Dame's subway alumni are an integral part of the Fighting Irish fanbase and community.

Watch out for Hitler

Why shouldn't we permit state violence and imperialism in our name? Why should we care about the moral life of the state?

The semester of suffering well

Kate's unforgettable semester of suffering.

The complexity of simplicity

The truth of the matter is this: the key to happiness, the fountain of joy, the secret ingredient to the perfect life, is vexingly simple. This is a harrowingly complex fact to accept.

Are you smarter than an AI?

In a battle of the creatives, who will win: mankind or robot?

41@100: Lessons in life, service and leadership

During the centenary year of former President George H.W. Bush's birth, law student Eoghan Fey writes about the virtues of Bush's public service.

Getting over your senior friends

Graphics Editor Marissa Panethiere discusses how to cope with the farewell of a senior friend.

Disabled girls aren't girlfriends

Viewpoint Columnist Nyla White illustrates the experience of dating with a disability.

Please give us your money

Ahead of Notre Dame Day, The Observer asks that you consider a donation.

Why did you stay?

A journey through my experience at Notre Dame.

The art of yapping

A look into one of the most overlooked traits— the ability to yap.

The best spots to "work" outside

When taking advantage of the warm weather, try do homework outdoors.

Are you happier now?

Take a step back and reflect: Are you happier now than you were before college?

Elon Musk stands against authoritarianism in Brazil

Brazilian columnist Lara Novaes Victor explores Elon Musk’s feud with Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes and highlights the threat to freedom of speech and democracy in Brazil, revealing the complicity of some elected officials and the dangers of unchecked power.

For You: Is your late afternoon scrolling a national security threat?

Maddie Colbert discusses the differing perspectives surrounding the potential TikTok ban and how our scrolling can affect the health of our democracy.

In defense of PDA

PDA isn’t problem — it’s a solution to a simultaneously puritanical and perverse culture.

Eighteen book recommendations from a great books major

At the end of her Great Books education, Viewpoint columnist Rose Quinlan lists her favorite books.

Embracing and appreciating the unexpected