Opinion

My Notre Dame trauma as Taylor Swift album releases

In his final Inside column, Andrew Marciano discusses the experiences over the past four years at Notre Dame that shaped him into the person he is today, with a Taylor Swift twist.

Brazil’s footprint scenes

Viewpoint columnist Lara Novaes Victor explores the parallels between Robinson Crusoe's fear of the unknown footprint and Brazilians' pervasive anxiety rooted in historical political and economic uncertainties, questioning the nation's trajectory towards stability.

Hate permacloud? Pretend it’s summer in these windowless, distraction-free study spots

Outdoor study is out; windowless bunkers are in: ride out the South Bend winter in these distraction-free campus study spaces!

Five phrases that irritate me

These are five phrases that invariably weaken the effectiveness of your speech.

Housing First: Innovative ways cities are working to end chronic homelessness

As homeless encampments continue to emerge in major American cities, public discontent surrounding homelessness policy has grown. In BridgeND’s most recent article, Leah Moody discusses how some communities, despite opposition, are continuing to utilize the Housing First model. 

Everyone's hiring. No one's being hired. What's going on?

'Barbie': A film for feminist social change

Planning while embracing uncertainty: A prelude to 22

As Joy Agwu approaches 22, she considers the overarching lesson of Meg Jay's The Defining Decade and reflects on the value of planning for a future that is ultimately uncertain.

On the allure of unidimensionality

Columnist Olemo Gordon Brian writes about the benefits an interdisciplinary education — and life.

Class of ‘24 deserves a Commencement speaker from beyond the Dome

Fr. Jenkins has been announced as this year’s Commencement speaker. While we respect the priest and academic who led our University for the last 19 years, we believe there is value in having someone from outside of the University speak to our graduating class.

My sonic landscapes

Ode to love

Why you must at least consider becoming a Minesweeper addict

Foregone passions in South Bay: Adventures in L.A.'s graveyard of dreams

‘Ciao’ means hello and goodbye

The blindness of moral privilege

The American presidential height requirement

Is Taylor Swift America’s political anti-hero?

Should celebrities use their platforms to express their political beliefs? In her column, Ashlyn Poppe examines the political evolution of musician and businesswoman, Taylor Swift, offering insights into the megastar’s potential influence in the 2024 presidential election.

All talk: Biden’s immigration policy

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